WIS Weekly Update
April 1, 2021
Waunakee Intermediate School Information
Website: https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/intermediate/index.cfm
Location: 6273 Woodland Drive, Waunakee, WI, USA
Phone: 608-849-2176
Instrucciones para Traducción al español
Fourth Quarter Placements & Information
Here are some details that are important to know before we begin full-day instruction:
We will begin full days on Monday, April 12th.
Our class time will be 8:25 am - 3:35 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. On Wednesdays, students will learn at home asynchronously.
Students will enter the building at 8:10 am. We encourage you to drop off your students and continue on your way if you arrive prior to 8:10 to keep our traffic moving as we will have twice the amount of students arriving at this time.
Map for drop off/pick up
For those who requested transportation on their recent survey, bus routes will be sent by April 6th.
Please review this video from Mr. Mommaerts and slideshow be aware of procedures and in-building protocols. If your student is switching from remote learning, please watch this video of procedures in addition to the slideshow.
Please bring a health check form to school each day. If you are new to in-person, here is a copy of the form for your first day. On April 12, we will send home a pad of health slips for you to use in the future.
We look forward to having Intermediate Students at school for full days!
Spring State Assessments
There is important information regarding the State Assessment for all (in-person and remote) 5th and 6th grade students that was shared in a district email from Tim Schell, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, back in February.
A few key sections to be aware of for our Intermediate students:
All virtual students will have to take the assessment at school (Wednesday, April 28th & May 5th). Students will need to be either dropped off & picked up by the family or request busing.
All in-person students will take the assessment at school (week of April 26th and week of May 3rd).
Optional student Opt Out form must be submitted to the Intermediate office (Attention: Lisa Jondle) prior to the assessment window. The form is linked in the email message from Tim Schell.
Students will begin working on the pre-assessment activities & training the week of April 19th with their in-person or remote learning teacher. Please feel free to reach out regarding any questions that you may have.
Remote Student Drive-thru Supply Pick-up
Fifth and Sixth grade students who are remaining remote have a supply pick-up on Wednesday, April 7th from 3:15 - 4:45pm.
Remote students: please return your finished library books at your school supply pick up.
Please remain in your vehicle and post a sign of your student's first and last name and homeroom teacher's name in the window of your vehicle and open your trunk. A staff member will gather your student's supplies, bring them to your vehicle and place them in your trunk. You may also return library books at this time.
4th Quarter Recess Volunteer Sign up
INCOMING SIXTH GRADE MUSIC CHOICE FOR 2021-2022
In sixth grade, students get to choose one of four music class options. They are band, choir, orchestra, and general music. Students have been learning about these class options in their general music class. If you haven't already, please complete the music selection form as soon as possible.
If you have questions about any of the music classes, please contact the appropriate teacher:
Choir and General Music: Mrs. Sussanah Sasman-Herrick - sussanahsasman@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Band: Mrs. Katie Swank - katherineswank@waunakee.k12.wi.us or Mrs. Elizabeth Zinger - elizabethzinger@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Orchestra: Mr. Mike Steen - michaelsteen@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Morning Milk Fee
Face Coverings in School
Field Trip & Memory Book Refunds
2021 Summer School Course Listing Available
We are planning for a great summer school session! Summer School 2021 will be mostly held in person with social distancing and safety precautions similar to our current school year. We will be monitoring the new health orders and adjusting as necessary. We will have some limited virtual learning opportunities that are outlined in the summer catalog. Families are invited to look over our catalog for Summer 2021: Click here for the Summer School Course Catalog
Summer School Online Registration Opens:
Tuesday, April 13th at 6:00pm for Intermediate School classes
2021-2022 Optional Placement Form
This is our optional placement form for the 2021-2022 school year. If you choose to complete one, please turn in to the Intermediate School office by Friday, April 16th.
New Related Arts Virtual Rotation Starts 4/6
5th Grade
Wind South (Rothman, Kestler, P. Miller, Winiecki) - Art
Earth North (Rice, Statz, Wells, Reimer) - Art
Earth South (Saeger, Lang) - Spanish & Library
Wind North (Martin, Acker, Laufenberg, Kind) - Spanish & Library
6th Grade
Sun South (Lee, Evenson, Lozano, Parsons) - French
Water North (Selk, Starin, Ketter, Miller) - French
Sun North (Haldeman, Ward, Gracia, Spahos) - Phy Ed
Water South (Fitzpatrick, Gage, Henrichs, Thingvold) - Phy Ed
Student & Family Hybrid Resources
Student & Family Virtual Resources
Student Interview with Mr. Minter
Enjoy this episode of Teachers Don't Just Teach with Mr. Minter.
Student Showcase Coming Up!
Students will have a chance to showcase their talents at a WIS Student Showcase happening the evening of April 15th as an all-school webinar.
Please watch Mrs. Sasman-Herrick's video to learn more. If you are having a staycation for spring break, that might be a good time to work on this project too!
Students can post a submission in flipgrid here by March 31st.
Taher Family Meals
Let us help you during this crazy, busy time! A delicious and wholesome, homemade dinner, at a reasonable price! All revenue stays in the WCSD.
Here are the links for Chef Brian's Family Meals/Take & Bake Pizza/Salads for 4/5, 4/6 and 4/8:
4/5: Lobster Mac & Cheese: Order Form: CLICK HERE
Creamy Mac & Cheese with Lobster
4/6: Korean Beef Bulgogi: Order Form: CLICK HERE
Over Jasmine Rice, Crisp Asian Vegetables with a Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce
4/8: Israeli Chicken Shawarma: Order Form: CLICK HERE
Spiced Yellow Rice, Israeli Cucumber Salad, Hummus, Red Cabbage, Shawarma Sauce and a side of Naan Bread.
School Lunches
LET TAHER TAKE CARE OF HEALTHY LUNCHES
In Person students: can order with their teacher each day and it will be sent home with them!
AM students will receive their lunch box meal for that day.
PM students will receive their lunch box meal for the following day.
VIRTUAL students (and Wednesday meals) can place their order and Pick up between 8-9am, or 4:30-5:30 pm at the High school.
Click here to view flyer for more info!
Click here for the student menu.
There's Still Time to Turn in Box Tops!
Box Tops is going mobile but you may still run across traditional Box Tops clips from time to time. You can still submit those traditional clips as long as they are not expired! Please send or drop them off in the Intermediate School office. Thank you!
New Phone Number? Change in Employment? New Email?
Technology Help
Please use this form to request support with your district-issued Chromebook, iPads or hot spot.
Tech Resource
Google Digital Wellbeing
Google has a few tips to help you learn how to get the most out of technology by being more focused when you use it.
Dates to Remember
April 1 - 23: Roots Ethiopia Service Project
April 2: No School
April 5: No School
April 7: Remote Student Supply Pick-up
April 12: Students Return for Full Day Instruction
April 15: Student Showcase Webinar
April 16: Spirit Day - Sports Day
April 21: School Picture Make-up Day (Info Coming Soon)
Waunakee Public Library Programs
April 7: The Hangout
April 7: Preteen Book Club
April 14: The Hangout
April 16: TACOS
Waunakee Community Events
Contacting the Intermediate School
Timothy Mommaerts
Principal
timmommaerts@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Lisa Jondle
Associate Principal
Lorrie Jensen
Administrative Assistant
lorriejensen@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Ericka Hanson
Administrative Assistant Attendance
erickahanson@waunakee.k12.wi.us
608-849-2178 Attendance
Intermediate_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Dawn Maier
Health Assistant
dawnmaier@waunakee.k12.wi.us
608-849-2176 press 4020 to connect to the Health Office
Waunakee Intermediate School
6273 Woodland Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
608-849-2176
608-849-2198 Fax