February 4, 2022
Wildcat Adventures
Celebrating our Habit Heroes
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, residents of the Wausau School District will vote on a referendum question.
If approved by voters, the $119,800,000 million referendum would lower the tax levy, while at the same time allow the district to address its most pressing facility needs. The district would move forward with safety & security improvements at all elementary schools, as well as, adding additional classroom space at Stettin, South Mountain, and Riverview elementary schools to address increasing enrollment and alleviate capacity concerns. The district is also moving forward with all work at its middle and high schools; addressing deferred maintenance and safety and security needs there. It will also make facility improvements at the Wausau School Forest, including a new Environmental Learning Center.
An approved referendum would have an estimated property tax impact of negative $0.43 on every $1,000 of property value in the school district. The owner of a home valued at $150,000 would see an annual tax reduction of about $64.50.
The solution the Board of Education is presenting on April 5 was created based on the input and feedback of our community. This effort included online surveys for community and staff members, three community engagement sessions, staff listening sessions at all schools, and engagement on social media. We have also communicated and gathered feedback through a facility needs webpage and via the local media.
We invite you to learn more about our district’s needs, how the board developed the proposed solution, and the question that will appear on the April 5 ballot at wausauschools.org.
Congratulations to John and Aurora!
Congratulations to John McCorison and Aurora Hayek who were awarded the recognition of Wausau Noon Optimist Youth of the Month for their outstanding demonstration of leadership in their class, school, and community.
Keep up the good work and leadership.
Save the Date
Friday, February 25th 6-8pm
Bring your families and sleds to join us for a Winter Warm Up at Stettin Elementary!
We’ll take advantage of the school’s sledding hill for a night of winter fun followed with hot chocolate and cookies in the cafeteria for all. Raffle prizes are available if you’re interested to participate with proceeds going towards the Stettin PTO.
Please join us in what is sure to be a fun evening!
4K Registration is Now Open
Important Dates
February 10: WSD Book Bowl
February 15: PTO Mtg 6:30-7:30pm
February 16: Grades 1 and 2 to Grand Theater
February 18: No School
February 23: Kindergarten to Grand Theater
February 25: Family Fun Night 6:00-8:00pm
March 3: All-School Concert at Wausau West 6:30-7:30pm
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
What can an Infinite Campus Parent Portal do for you?
In today’s busy world, information must be at your fingertips in a moment's notice. Put Infinite Campus to work for you by creating your personal Parent Portal. You will be able to access some or all of these features:
Check Bussing Information
Access Class Schedules
Check Assignment Completion
View Student Grades
Print Report Cards and Progress Reports
Pay School Fees
View Payment History
Update email addresses and Phone Numbers
Set up personal notifications
Get Connected and Stay Informed
Create or use your existing personal Infinite Campus Parent Portal Today!
If you do not have a Parent Portal Account set up, here are the steps to create one:
Email Mrs. Steffen at msteffen@wausauschools.org for your activation code
Go to: www.wausauschools.org
Choose ABOUT WSD click on INFINITE CAMPUS
Choose INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL and click on NEW USER
Enter the activation code to complete the registration process
Create your own username and password. Once you have established your own username and password, the activation code will no longer be valid.
Each parent receives an activation code and will need to set up their own parent account.
If you experience difficulties, we will assist you via phone or email. Please contact Mrs. Steffen or portal@wausauschools.org
Updated WSD COVID Guidelines
In Place of Traditional Snow Days
Earlier this week you received a message from the WSD with regard to our plans for Inclement Weather Days. The message can be read by clicking on the button following this text section.
Here are a few additional specifics as related to Stettin:
*We will do our best to be proactive should inclement weather be predicted and send home all necessary materials including student iPads and classroom materials. This is also why we will be sending student iPads home on a daily basis for all students.
*All students should plan to attend a classroom google meet at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Each google meet will last approximately 15 minutes. Google meet codes for each classroom will be shared through your class Seesaw.
*During the live google meet, classroom teachers will check in with students, explain the learning activities that students will be completing for the day and answer any questions that there may be.
*Each grade level will be assigned one encore activity through Seesaw. The grade level the child is in will determine what encore activity will be assigned. This activity will be something that students can complete on their own and should take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
*Depending on the child’s grade level additional learning activities will be assigned by the classroom teacher that a child should complete asynchronously/independently during the day. For K-2 this will be approximately an additional 15 minutes and for grades 3-5 this will be about 75 additional minutes.
*We understand that on inclement weather days, internet connections may not always be working. Please do your best to connect to the google meet, when possible. Also, if you are in need of a hot spot, you may check one out through our library. Please contact Ms. Gaskey, our librarian for more information.
Lunch and Playground Times
Kindergarten 11:20-12:00
Grade 1 11:30-12:10
Grade 2 11:35-12:15
Grade 3 12:00-12:40
Grade 4 12:05-12:45
Grade 5 12:15-12:55
What's for breakfast and lunch each day?
Vision Screening at Stettin
If you wish to exclude your child from this free screening, please contact Mrs. Dallman in the Health Room at 715-261-0209.
Do you have questions about the bus?
Many times, however, First Student Bus Company is your best first contact.
FIRST STUDENT
Phone: 715-842-2268
FAX: 715-845-3155
Our 2021-2022 Stettin Staff
Kindergarten
Kelly Meeks kmeeks@wausauschools.org
Taylor Prososki tprososki@wausauschools.org
Grade 1
Cassie Zipp czipp@wausauschools.org
Kristie Butler kbutler@wausauschools.org
Haley Ramcheck hramcheck@wausauschools.org
Grade 2
Beth Gruber bgruber@wausauschools.org
Ashley Langbecker alangbec@wausauschools.org
Grade 3
Timille Johnson tjohnson@wausauschools.org
Jessica Kage jkage@wausauschools.org
Grade 4
Kelly Brandt kbrandt@wausauschools.org
Thomas Dziadosz tdziados@wausauschools.org
Grade 5
Mark Sepnafski msepnafs@wausauschools.org
Taylor Schlinkmann tschlinkmann@wausauschools.org
Special Education
Amanda Jacobson ajacobso@wausauschools.org
Jill Kleman jkleman@wausauschools.org
Kristen Rexford krexford@wausauschools.org
Speech and Language
Meghan Oselka moselka@wausauschools.org
EL
Kara Lee kalee@wausauschools.org
Encore
Art
Shanna Henriksen shenriksen@wausauschools.org
Science
Chelsey Gilbert cgilbert@wausauschools.org
Music
Sam Ward sward@wausauschools.org
Physical Education
Vickie Christianson vchristianson@wausauschools.org
Library Media Specialist
Julie Gaskey jgaskey@wausauschools.org
Pupil Services
School Counselor
Nicole Melander nmelande@wausauschools.org
School Social Worker
Jennifer Graf jgraf@wausauschools.org
School Psychologist
Hallie Beal hbeal@wausauschools.org
Health Aide
Krista Dallman kdallman@wausauschools.org
Nutrition Services
Tammy Lease tlease@wausauschools.org
Erin Niewolny
Custodians
Kathy Maurisak, Angela Cook
Administrative Assistant
Mary Steffen msteffen@wausauschools.org
Principal
Kelly Halvorsen khalvors@wausauschools.org
Paraprofessionals
Jenny Schneider, Michael Czech, Nicole Williams, Xang Lee, Matt Pijan, Joann Klement, Dawn Deuitch, Katie Matyasz, Shanti Hawley