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10/23 - Kindergarten Mystery Readers Visit Classes 9:35-9:55

10/25 - Futura Spanish Class 2:45-3:45

10/26 & 10/27 - NO SCHOOL (Staff Development Days)

Our "Lost 'N Found" is turning into a full-on wardrobe! Take a peek at the picture above, and stop by when you come for parent-teacher conferences next week. It is located in the hallway right near our main entrance. All items remaining by Friday 10/27 will be donated.

Next week is our CEPS Parent-Teacher Conference Week. Your child's classroom teacher will invite you (or already has) to meet either in-person at school or virtually (your preference) at some point next week. It is very important that you please try and find a day and time that works in your schedule to meet, as our teachers are prepared to share what your child has been working on so far this year, strengths, and goals for their work in the classroom, along with answering questions you might have. One key piece of feedback we heard from families last year in the district-wide family survey is a desire to hear about what their child is working on in school, and how they are progressing: this is an opportunity to do just that! Fall parent-teacher conferences are one of four formal "check-points" during the year that we communicate progress with all families, which also includes winter report cards, spring parent-teacher conferences, and end-of-year report cards in June. If you are finding it challenging to make a day/time this coming week work, please connect directly with the teacher, as they are happy to work with you and your schedule the best they can.

Speaking of teachers, let's give a big shout-out. Next week is a marathon for CEPS staff. Not only are they doing the important work of teaching students, but also preparing for, and leading conferences during their planning time during the day, and after school hours. We are happy to provide this flexibility for you, because we know how important it is to connect about your child, but we are also all ready for a good break by the end of the week! Thank you, teachers, for all your work this week!

And of course, thank you families! Thank you for your investment in your child's education, which not only includes taking advantage of parent-teacher conference week, but also the ongoing communication you have with your child's teachers, the work you do reading with your child and getting them to school on time, and for the trust you place in us in supporting all of our Spartan Star students. Although our teachers are fully prepared to walk you through your child's progress, you may also consider preparing yourself in advance: Feel free to read THESE TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES and/or THESE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK AT PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES, both from understood.org.

McFarland School District: Meeting the needs of every learner, every day

Check out our Wonders (English-Language Arts curriculum) grade-level newsletters by clicking the buttons below, to keep up-to-date on what your child is learning, along with tips on how to support literacy at home!

🎓McFarland School Board

COMING UP

The School District of McFarland Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing is scheduled for October 23, 2023 at 7 p.m. to follow their 6:15 p.m. regular meeting of the School Board. The Annual Meeting is a meeting of the School District stakeholders to take action on items such as approving the budget for the 2023-24 school year, approving the District to dispose of surplus property, and determining the salaries for our elected School Board Members. Please join us to participate in this meeting if you are a U.S. citizen aged 18 years old or older and have resided in the School District of McFarland for at least 28 days. The Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing will be held in the District Office Board Room located in McFarland High School.

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.

Would you like to Join the Family Equity Council (FEC)?

The FEC is a group of caregivers who meet at least monthly in the evening with Aaron Tarnutzer, District Administrator, and Brittany Brazzel, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Coordinator. These meetings are an opportunity to lift the voices of our current students and families by providing the district with direct feedback and collaborating to increase feelings of belonging. If you are interested in attending future meetings please reach out to Brittany Brazzel at brazzeb@mcfsd.org

October is...

Bullying Prevention Month

• Standing up and speaking out is one way for all of us to build a happier and safer community for all.

LGBTQIA+ History Month

• Let's learn about the wonderful people and moments that have contributed and impacted our diverse society.

Physical Therapy Month

• This is a time to celebrate the physical therapy profession, spotlight the many benefits of physical therapy, and show how those in the profession can help anyone make changes to improve their quality of life.

October 15 - 21 Safe Schools Week

• This week is Safe Schools Week, a time for all of us to work together on keeping our schools safe. If you see something, say something. We want to always be working on ensuring a positive and safe climate for learning, teaching, and working.
  

October 18 Unity Day

To uplift the message of #UnityDay schools across the country will wear orange to symbolize acceptance, inclusion, and belonging.

* Wisconsin Public School Observance Days

Every night in the United States an estimated 600,000 people live on the streets. This October, SoulPancake and Kid President want 2 million people to prove that even the smallest acts of love, like donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of those who are homeless. For more information go to -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH5ozEo1Ao4

How can we help make good things happen? Let’s get in on this Act of Kindness! From October 2-20, send in NEW socks, any size/gender/color, to be collected and donated to an area shelter and the McFarland Food Pantry.

Once the collection drive is finished, we will share our collection totals with families. Thanks in advance for considering this great cause!

-CEPS Staff

Bridging Brighter Smiles will be at CEPS on Wednesday, October 25th!

See flyer information for more details and how to enroll.

The following flyers 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.

We're excited to announce our participation in Wisconsin's DECA Fall Food Drive Event!

Starting on Wednesday, October 18th through October 25th, we're hosting a community-wide food drive to celebrate the beauty of fall and support our community!

On October 25th, our dedicated McFarland DECA members will be hitting the streets, going door-to-door from 4-7 pm to collect your non-perishable food items.

All the products we gather will be a warm and comforting contribution to the McFarland Food Pantry, helping our neighbors in need during this cozy season.

Let's gather the bounty of this beautiful season and share it with those in our community who could use a little extra warmth. Join us in making a positive impact this fall!

#McFarlandDECA #FallFoodDrive #CommunityCares #GiveBack #FallHarvest

Check out the event details here: https://fb.me/e/1dpdftG8f