Primary Press

Address: 6009 Johnson St. McFarland, WI 53558

Main Phone: 608.838.3146

EC-2 Principal: Greg Nelson

K-5 Associate Principal: Brooke Hauser

Building Administrative Assistant: Lyndsey Niebuhr

Online: Website & Facebook Page

Meeting the needs of every learner, every day

Nothing too noteworthy at this time; short 'n sweet to start your week!

• 1/20: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• 1/23: Kindergarten Family Cookie Day (more information coming soon)
• 1/24: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
• 1/27: Report Cards live on Infinite Campus 3:00 PM

• McFarland Music Booster Chipotle Fundraiser - January 14

• Spartan Headquarters Donations for Feb. Vintage Sale to Benefit Food Pantry

• CESA 2 MHS Driver Education Program

• ACT Prep Plus - Registration Open

• E.D. Locke Library Family Yoga Storytime - January 16

• E.D. Locke Library Weaving Workshop - January 24

• E.D. Locke Library Teen Crochet Party - January 30

• McFarland Dance Team Winter Kids Clinic 2025 - Registration closes February 7

• MHS DECA Superhero Training Camp - February 8

• Futura Grades K-2 Spanish Language Program

• Spartan Headquarters Vintage Sale to Benefit McF Food Pantry - February 11 & 13

• E.D. Locke and Galin Education Free ACT Diagnostic Test Day - March 11

• i9 Sports 2025 Spring Season - Register by March 28

• E.D. Locke Library Teen Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot Adventures - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library VolunTeen Program - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library Teen S.T.E.A.M. - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library Teen Hangout - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library Teen UnBook Club - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library Teen Snack & Chat - January-April

• E.D. Locke Library Grades 3-5 LEGO Club - September-May

• E.D. Locke Library Grades 3-5 Graphic Novel Book Club - September-May

• E.D. Locke Library Grades K-2 Magic Tree House Book Club - September-May

• Free Triple P Positive Parenting Online Program for WI Families

Our annual Open House will be Thursday, February 20th from 4:00-5:30 PM. More details to come closer to that date.

We are again seeking snack donations, which we keep on hand to provide to those who may not otherwise have the means to bring one in. We can only accept donations that are peanut/tree-nut free. Specifically, we are looking for individually wrapped items such as:

• Goldfish

• Pirates Booty

• Applesauce pouches

• Skinny Pop Popcorn

• Scooby Snacks

• Cheez-It Crackers

• Pretzels

Donations can be dropped off at the main office for Ms. Keri. We greatly appreciate the generosity and support from our families. Thank you!

Your student’s school health assistant will be sending out email notifications shortly for students who are still in process or not compliant with WI School Immunization Requirements, in preparation for the 2025-24 school year. Please follow up with your Primary Care Provider to ensure that your child becomes up-to-date with vaccinations for their age/grade for next school year, WI Student Immunization Law by Age/Grade Requirements. If you have updated immunization information or would like access to a waiver (for personal, religious or health reasons - see step 4) please submit a student immunization record (English, Spanish) to your students school health office.

Vaccine Clinics: Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with Madison Metropolitan School District and SSM Health to offer more school vaccine clinics to get students up to date on their school vaccines. These clinics will take place at the below dates and times in Madison.

• Saturday, February 8th – 10am-2pm – at Holtzman Learning Center

• Saturday May 17th – 10am-2pm – at Holtzman Learning Center

To find out more information and to schedule an appointment, see the attached flyer, or visit publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics.

MSEC is a collaborative group that meets monthly to provide feedback to the district with the goal of enhancing positive experiences for all students and families. If you’re interested in advocating for improvements to our school community or learning about important district topics, we invite you to join our upcoming meeting on January 15th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at WIS in the Multi-Purpose Room. Everyone is welcome! Representatives from each buildings student services team will be joining us to provide share how they support our students. To receive more detailed information about MSEC, join our mailing list by completing this form. For upcoming meetings, check out our calendar of events for the year.

January is...

• Reflection and Motivation

Looking for more things to do?

McFarland Recreation Aquatics & Play (MRAP) and the McFarland Performing Arts Center (MPAC) offer a wide variety of recreation and aquatics programs for community members of all ages. To learn more, visit MRAPNews.com

Questions about specific MRAP or MPAC programs?

Reach out to the staff contacts listed below:

• Stu Schaefer, Director of Community Services: schaefs@mcfsd.org | 608-838-3168
• Kayla Eliasson, Aquatics Supervison: eliassk@mcfsd.org | 608-838-3168
• Alisha Fix, Recreation Supervisor: fixa@mcfsd.org | 608-838-4666
• Zachary Franczak, Performing Arts Supervisor: franczz@mcfsd.org | 608-838-4461

Spanish Class Resumes in February! Did you miss registration in the fall? We currently have space available to add your student to the class roster! Looking for an exciting way for your child to learn Spanish? This 8-week adventure, ¡Vamos con los animales!, is just what they need! From “visiting” a pet store to exploring a family farm, the zoo, the ocean, and the rainforest, students will learn new vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural facts—all in Spanish! Join us for a wild journey!

https://futuraadventures.com/wisconsin-region/

Please note: Students enrolled in the Full Year session, which started in the Fall, do not need to re-enroll.