Waubesa Weekly

School Principal: Corey Shefchik

Associate Principal: Kelly Vetter

Building Administrative Assistant: Angie TeBeest

Website and McFarland Facebook Page

Phone: 608-838-7667

• 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, Graber, 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 26th- 4th Grade Lumberjack Breakfast
• April 29th- 5th Grade Art and Music Show
  
• 6pm- downstairs classes perform
• 6:45pm- upstairs classes perform
• May 10th- Safety Patrol Field trip
• May 10th- 3rd Grade Cave of the Mounds Field trip
• May 23rd- 5th Grade Orchestra concert-- 7:00PM at the PAC
• May 31st- Olympiad (more information to come in April)

Hello Waubesa Families,

Spring time is very busy and exciting. There are only eight weeks left to the school year and still many activities and learning opportunities to come. We’re so excited to continue with many of our traditional spring programs and learning opportunities for our students including fourth and fifth the Art and Music Shows, field trips, and the Olympiad to name a few. The fourth grade Art and Music Show is on April 15 and the fifth grade is on April 29 at Waubesa. The times for upstairs and downstairs are outlined above in the “Dates to Remember” section. See you there!

Also this week is our first ever Family Fun Night on Thursday, April 18 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Please be aware that we will open the Door A promptly at 4:30 pm at Door A (front of the building) to allow our volunteers ample time to get set up and organized. It’s also important to note that the entire event is Free and is drop-in style which means you can come and go as it fits into your evening schedule. A special Shout Out to the following people who are supporting this awesome event. Thank you to…

• The EC-8 PTO for their support and collaboration.

• Families and other community members who are volunteering or donating items for the event.

• Waubesa teachers for planning, organizing, and volunteering.

• High school students who are volunteering.

We’re excited to announce that we’ll again have the Olympiad, rain or shine, on Friday, May 31. More details to come, including an opportunity to volunteer.

Forward Exam Testing wrapped up last week. All that’s left to do are make-up tests this week. Way to go Waubesa students and staff! Thank you, families again, for supporting your students and us during the Forward Exam. Results will be released and shared by DPI to schools later in the summer; we’ll then share the results with families.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Please reach out with any questions you may have.

Corey Shefchik - Principal

Kelly Vetter - Associate Principal

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...

• 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

Emergencies can happen at any time, so it is crucial that school staff, especially Health Services staff, are able to get in contact with a parent/guardian or an emergency contact during the school day. Please take a moment to review your students' listed emergency contacts in the IC parent portal to ensure the information listed is the most current. If there are special circumstances where you know you will not be available for calls during a specific time of day or if school staff should utilize an alternate phone number such as an office line, please ensure that this is communicated and/or make sure that your listed emergency contacts are aware of this, as health office staff may need to contact them if your student is seen in the health office and parent/guardian notification is required. To make changes to your emergency contacts please see here for steps to update contact information. Thank you for our partnership in helping to keep our students safe and healthy!

COMING UP:

The next School District of McFarland School Board meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2024 at 7:00 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.

April Is

• National Autism Acceptance Month
• Hmong Heritage Month
• Arab American Heritage Month
• National School Library Month

* Prisoners of War Remembrance Day - April 9 evening -10

• Today we remember and honor the brave military members who were or may still be prisoners of war.
  

Eid al-Fitr - April 10

• Eid Mubarak! Today marks the end of Ramadan and is a special day of celebration and joy.
  

Day of Silence - April 12

• The Day Of Silence is a time to stand with LGBTQ+ friends and promote understanding and acceptance.
  

* American Creed Day

• Today we honor the political aspirations of United States government. The ideals of liberty, equality, justice, and humanity.
  

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days

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.