Waubesa Weekly

School Principal: Corey Shefchik

Associate Principal: Kelly Vetter

Building Administrative Assistant: Angie TeBeest

Website and McFarland Facebook Page

• April 15th- 4th Grade Art and Music Show
• 6pm: downstairs classes perform
• 6:40pm: upstairs classes perform
• April 15th- 3rd Grade landfill field trip- Wogsland, Everson, Rowley, Wherley
• April 23rd- 3rd Grade landfill field trip- Joyce, Mascotti, McKernan, Atkins
• April 18th 4:30-6:30 pm: Waubesa Family Fun Night
• April 22nd 5:00-7:00pm String Exploratory Evening- open to all 4th and 5th grade families interested in playing Orchestra in the fall. Location: MPR at WIS
• April 24th 6:00-7:00 pm: Optional Human Growth and Development Family Night for 4th and 5th grade students and families in the MPR (more information to come soon)
• April 29th- 5th Grade Art and Music Show
  
• 6pm- downstairs classes perform
• 6:45pm- upstairs classes perform
• May 10th- Safety Patrol Field trip (permission slip due Friday, March 22nd)
• May 10th- 3rd Grade Cave of the Mounds Field trip
• May 31st- Olympiad (more information to come in April)

Hello Waubesa Families,

We hope you had an enjoyable spring break with your family. As we transition back from break, it's important to note that there's a lot happening during the last 9 weeks of the school year including state testing, field trips, Family Fun Night, Art and Music Shows for 4th and 5th graders, Olympiad, and much more.

We begin the Forward Exam for all grades 3-5 this week. 4th graders started the exam on Tuesday, March 19th when they took the social studies portion. All other students will start on April 2nd. We would love it if you could donate food so students feel energized and ready to take on the exam. Click here for the Food Donation List. Thank you so much for supporting all of our students!

On March 12, you received a message from Melissa Pfohl, Director of Teaching and Learning, regarding our upcoming Forward Exam state assessment. The letter that was shared provides important information including ways to support students during testing, sample test items, test schedules, and more. Our test schedule is provided below.

Thank you for your support.

Corey Shefchik - Principal

Kelly Vetter - Associate Principal

School safety is a priority in the McFarland School District. At Waubesa, we take several steps to ensure your child is safe and our school is secure. A critical component of our safety plan is ensuring that students and staff members are prepared in the event that we need to evacuate the school (e.g. fire at school, etc.). On March 19th, at approximately 2:00 PM, we conducted an "Evacuation" drill. We snuck this drill in just before the snow came! :)

During the drill, we made an announcement that clearly explained to students that it was a drill prior to the fire alarm being turned on. The entire procedure lasted approximately seven minutes. Before the fire alarm was activated, students were reminded (as we have done during each of our previous drills and safety discussions) that schools are often some of the safest places to be and that these skills students and staff learn about safety can be applied anywhere, both in school and out of school. Our goal is always to make this experience a useful practice of the procedures, without alarming students.

If you have any questions about the drill, please feel free to contact Kelly Vetter at any time at 838-4609.

Please take a moment to check in Infinite Campus for your student's Second Semester Activity Fee. 4th Grade fees will be posted shortly. Fees are due by April 30, 2024. If you have an issues paying online please call 608-838-7667 if you need help paying the fee please let your teacher know. Thank you

• Basketballs- recess equipment
• Volleyballs- recess equipment
• Disinfecting wipes
• Tissues
• Bulk snacks for the office (nut free)

If you are able to donate this item please drop them off at the office. Thank you!

ATTENDANCE

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL

BEVERAGES AT SCHOOL

BIRTHDAY/CLASSROOM TREATS

DELIVERIES

Phone use and Personal Communication Devices

SNACKS

VISITOR INFORMATION

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The CDC has reported measles cases are currently occurring in multiple states – CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks. The McFarland School District Health Services would like to take this opportunity to provide some information about measles and how to prevent it.

Measles is a viral infection that causes fever, cough, a rash, sore eyes, and can lead to serious complications. Measles spreads very easily, so it is important to protect against infection. Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent measles. DHS - Measles Fact Sheet

Two doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine provide the best protection against disease. These doses must be separated by at least 28 days. MMR vaccine is routinely recommended between 12-15 months and the second dose before entering school, at 4-6 years. Waivers to the school requirements are available for religious, health, and personal conviction reasons. However, in the event of an outbreak of measles students with waivers may be excluded from school until the outbreak is declared over.

It is important for you to check your child’s immunization records to make sure they have received two doses of MMR vaccine. You may check your child’s immunization record by logging on to the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR). You may also see your child's school immunization record on Infinite Campus > Health. Your local health department, family health care provider or online health MyChart may also have your child’s immunization record.

If you have specific questions for the MSD Health Services Department, please reach out to District Nurse, Stephanie Peplinski at peplins@mcfsd.org, (608)838-4679. Thank you

Last week Health Services trained vision screeners conducted vision screenings on all 5th grade students for vision difficulties. Families of students who did not pass will be emailed a vision referral. Please review the information provided in the email. Vision resources also available on the referral form and MSD Health Service website. If you need assistance with resources and/or obtaining vision exam/glasses please reach out to Stephanie Peplinski, District Nurse Peplins@mcfsd.org for information.

April Is

National Autism Acceptance Month

Hmong Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month

National School Library Month

Ramadan March 10 - April 9

• Happy Ramadan! This is a special month for our Muslim friends who observe. It's a time for reflection, patience, helping others and self growth.
  

National Associate Principals Week April 1 - 5

• Thank you to our amazing AP's for being great leaders and supporting our students every single day. We appreciate you!
  

Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day April 3

• Thank you to all the paraprofessionals in our District who help support our students and teachers every day!

School Librarian Day April 4

• Thank you to our fantastic librarians who provide vital resources and support to our students and staff every day.
  

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days

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