Waubesa Weekly

School Principal: Corey Shefchik

Associate Principal: Kelly Vetter

Building Administrative Assistant: Angie TeBeest

Website and McFarland Facebook Page

Phone: 608-838-7667

• May 23rd- 5th Grade Orchestra concert-- 7:00PM at the PAC
• May 23rd- Rowley/Wherley walking field trip (pool)
• May 31st- Olympiad- volunteer sign up to come at the beginning of May
• June 3rd- 3rd Grade McFarland Landforms Field Trip
• June 4-5th- Book Fair
• June 4th- 5th Grade IMMS visit/Brandt Park
• June 6th- Last day of school

Hello Waubesa Families,

Wow! It’s hard to believe, but we only have 3 more weeks left to the school year. While there are many special activities, field trips and other exciting events planned, we’re taking advantage of these last weeks to continue to learn and grow. Please help reinforce with your students the importance of maintaining their perseverance and focus as we finish the school year strong.

We ask that you take a moment to view this short 2-minute video regarding some updated protocols for when parents/guardians or family members drop off or pick up students or items during the school day. Thanks for viewing this to help ensure the safety of all of our students, staff, and visitors.

Thank you for your ongoing support this school year. If you have any questions, suggestions, or shout outs, we encourage you to use this form.

McFarland Pride,

Corey Shefchik - Principal

Kelly Vetter - Associate Principal

Spring is here at the intermediate school and with heat comes the need to send a reminder about hygiene! At this age, students may need assistance with self-awareness of their body odor. We ask that you please encourage, if necessary: an increase in showers, applying deodorant, and change out socks and shoes. We REALLY APPRECIATE your partnership in the fight against body odor!

We know some families ask teachers to write in the Dr. Suess book "Oh The Places You'll Go" at the end of the school year to save for graduation. Our teachers love to take part in this tradition but are asking that if you are requesting them to write a note in the book for your child, could you please get the book to the teachers ASAP. Sometimes, the requests come in the last few days of school and it is often difficult for our staff to give them the attention they deserve. Thanks so much!

Families,

Please consider donating your student's used notebooks to the art room.

At the end of the year, students will be given the opportunity to take home or donate their partially used school notebooks to the art room. Leftover (unused) notebook paper will be sketch paper in the art room in the coming year.

Thank you!

Please take a moment to check in Infinite Campus for your student's Second Semester Activity Fee. 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. Also note there is an optional donation, this is optional and only if you are interested in sponsoring another students activity fee. Thank you

Per Handbook: Any professional and other necessary appointments (e.g., medical, dental, and legal) that cannot be scheduled outside of the school day. Parents/Guardians are always encouraged to provide a written statement from a physician or licensed practitioner as proof of the appointment. At the direction of school administration, a parent/guardian will be required to provide such information in order for the absence to be excused. Such an excuse shall be made in writing, shall state the period of time for which it is valid, and shall not exceed 30 days. Parents/Guardians are asked to try to make appointments during non-school times whenever possible. Family Handbook linked for additional information.

• A note or a screen chart (Mychart) provided to the school by a physician will be marked as MED in the students attendance record and will not count against their absences. Please reach out to Emily Gierl, Social Worker gierle@mcfsd.org, if you have questions regarding the policy. Medical notes can also be emailed to wisattendance@mcfsd.org.

WIS is currently looking for...

• New or used Legos (for student services)
• 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

VOLUNTEERS

Spring is here and ticks are active! There are many diseases that can be spread by ticks in Wisconsin; including Lyme disease and Rocky mountain spotted fever. Most tickborne diseases in Wisconsin are spread by the black-legged tick (also known as the deer tick). To prevent Lyme disease and other illnesses spread by ticks, it’s important to carefully remove attached ticks as soon as possible and get rid of them. As you spend more time outdoors, be sure to check for ticks and remember these tips to help prevent tick bites. See Ticks in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know for more information.

As we near the end of the school year and much anticipated Summer break, MSD Health Services is asking that you please review the following Health Services End of Year information . If your student currently has medication at school, you will find pick up information in this document. If your student's medication is NOT picked up by the end of the day on the last day of school, Thursday, June 6th, it will be sent to the CEPS Health office for summer school and pick up will need to be coordinated from that school. Please complete and return the Medication Release Form to the health office, also available in the health office and MSD Health Service Website. Please reach out with any questions. Thank you!

COMING UP:

The next School District of McFarland School Board meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board agendas and minutes.

Click HERE for a link to the McFarland School Board meeting recordings and upcoming YouTube live streams.

May Is

• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

• Mental Health Awareness Month

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days

• McFarland Lions Memorial Day Chicken BBQ - May 27

• 3rd Annual Date Night with Connect - MHS Connect Club - May 31

• Scoops and Pops 4H Custard and Popsicle Sale - June 6

• Juneteenth Celebration by MHS BSU and McFarland Equity Project - June 16

• 3rd Wednesday of the Month - McFarland Lions Food Truck Frenzy 2024

The flyers found at the link above are not necessarily school-sponsored activities, and the McFarland School District does not provide support or endorsement of the program/flyer. It has neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, or activities announced in the brochure/flyer. Permission to distribute this material must not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by the School District.