McFarland EC-5 Elementary Express
October 2015
Grades EC-5 - October, 2015 At-A-Glance
October 2 - Homecoming / Blue and White Day
October 2 - 4th Grade Old World Wisconsin Field Trip
October 4-10- Fire prevention week
October 5 - Kindergarten Fire Station Field Trips
October 5 - 3rd and 4th Grade Field Trip to Barnes and Noble
- 3rd Grade Mrs. Eckel and Ms. Wipperfurth classes
leaving at 8:10am and returning at 10:40am
- 4th Grade Mrs. Lawler and Mr. Krueger classes
leaving at 12:00pm and returning at 2:30pm
October 7 - McFarland Fire Department Open House 6-8pm
October 8 - Fall Open House for Kindergarten, 6:00-6:30pm
October 8 - Waubesa Intermediate School Dancing Drum, school day workshops and Family Drum Night at 6:30pm
October 9 - 3rd and 4th Grade Field Trip to Barnes and Noble
- 3rd Grade Mrs. Beam and Mrs. Hisgen classes
leaving at 8:10am and returning at 10:40am
- 4th Grade Mrs. Chapman and Ms. Hanneman classes
leaving at 12:00pm and returning at 2:30pm
October 13 - 4K Parents - Love and Logic Mini Class, 6:30-7:30pm, MHS Library
October 14 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Barnes and Noble
- 5th Grade Mr. Grenzow and Ms. Eversoll classes
leaving at 8:10am and returning at 10:40am
October 15 & 16 - Kindergarten field trip to Pumpkin Patch
October 16 - 4th Grade Taste of Wisconsin, UW Marching Band to perform
October 19 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Barnes and Noble
- 5th Grade Ms. Butorac and Mrs. Wilson classes
leaving at 8:10am and returning at 10:40am
October 19-23 - National School Bus Safety Week
October 21 - EC field trip to Pumpkin Patch
October 22 - 3rd Grade Welcome to Waubesa Open House 6:30-7:30pm
October 23 - 4K-5th Grade PTO Family Movie Night @ WIS SHOWING: Hotel Transylvania
October 26 - Pro Kids Family Night at 6:30pm located in the Waubesa Gym
October 27 - Orange and Black Day @ Elementary Campus
October 29 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher work day
October 30 - NO SCHOOL - Conference release day
Upcoming November dates to be thinking about...
November 2-6 - Conference Week: Elementary Campus and Waubesa
November 2-6 - Book Fair at Waubesa
November 5 - Related Arts Conference Night for CEELC/Primary and WIS Schools
Emergency Contact Numbers
Please be sure the school office has up-to-date contact phone numbers, including emergency contact numbers. In case of an emergency, time is of the essence and having accurate numbers is vital.
Lunch Menu
CEELC & Primary News
District/Building Information
Principal: Sarah Boatman
For the latest information about our schools, including upcoming important dates, simply go into the district web page at http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/ and link into the Elementary Campus site.
Email: BoatmaS@mcfsd.org
Website: http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/
Location: McFarland Primary School, Johnson Street, McFarland, WI, United States
Phone: 608-838-3115
Welcome to the start of the 2015-16 school year! I hope your family has had a smooth transition into the school year. We are so excited to have all of those smiling faces with us!
It was wonderful to see you at the ice cream social and at our district picture day. We are really excited about these events in our district. We want to continue to make our events as family friendly as possible.
The staff on the elementary campus has been working hard to help your child practice positive expectations in all of the areas of our building. Students have practiced the positive expectations at recess, in the classroom, in the lunchroom, in the bathroom, and on the bus. Students work hard to earn individual Spartan Stars. When a child earns a Spartan Star they put it in the Spartan Star container in their classroom. We draw names for each grade level on Friday and the Spartan Stars that are drawn come to the office for a picture and a special reward. Each class is working on earning 10 class Spartan Stars. These Spartan Stars are given to a whole class when they are following positive expectations. We have had several classes already earn all 10!
We want to work collaboratively with you to help your child learn and grow. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns about your child. We want your child to feel safe and loved on our campus.
Happy October!
Sarah Boatman
Principal
CEELC / Primary Campus
Current CEELC/Primary Census
4K Total Students: 125
Kindergarten Total Students: 165
1st Grade Total Students: 153
2nd Grade Total Students: 168
New Elementary Staff:
Bonnie Tuttle - Art Teacher
Carolyn Schauff - Special Education Teacher
Liz Gierczak - Special Education Teacher
Summer Davis - Special Education Assistant
Judith Castilo - Special Education Assistant
Melissa Sabatke - Special Education Assistant
Chelsey Hunt - Long Term Sub for Heidi Knapp (1st Semester)
Monet Schardt - EC Student Teacher with Karen Hanson
Erikka Furseth - Special Ed/1st Grade Student Teacher
with Shannon Prosch & Karin Mandli
Kristen Pfister - 2nd Grade Student Teacher with Kathi Adams
Katrina Gray -1st Grade Student Teacher with Mary Jo Froden
Change in Position:
Gwynette Hall - Library Media Specialist
Jody Kilpatrick - Library Assistant
Greg Nelson - Teacher on Special Assignment
Appreciations
Spartan Stars
Students on the Elementary Campus continue to demonstrate what it means to be a “Spartan Star”. As students participate in activities and curriculum across the different learning communities including the classroom, cafeteria, playground, halls, bus, bathrooms, etc. students are learning what they are expected to do to BE SAFE, BE KIND, and BE RESPONSIBLE.
The Latest "Buzz"
The 2015-16 "Buzz Book" will be available in late October through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. To access the Buzz Book, log into Infinite Campus and click the "Buzz Book" link. Printed copies of the 2015-16 Buzz Book will be available in the Early Learning and MPS school offices for $5.00 in late October.
No Biking Zone
As Spartan Stars, we expect children to be Safe, Kind and Responsible. To achieve that, students who ride their bikes to and from school are expected to walk their bikes when on school sidewalks, they can park their bikes in the bike racks.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Traffic Loops
- Vehicles are not to be left unattended in the drop-off/pick-up zones.
- Students should be prepared to exit the vehicle when the vehicle stops in the drop-off/pick-up zones.
- Students should exit and enter vehicles on the right-side of the vehicle which is curbside.
- Parents who wish to park their vehicle should do so in the visitor parking stalls and escort their child to and from their vehicle across the traffic lane.
- Visitors are not allowed to park in the parking lot located between the two buildings. Parking in this area is reserved for Staff only and helps sustain the Safe Walking Zone for children as they cross that parking lot in the AM or PM.
- Traffic in the drop-off/pick-up zones is expected to keep moving in an orderly and timely fashion.
- Some parents prefer not to use the drop-off/pick-up zones due to the heavy traffic congestion at times.
- Parents have identified a different location in which to drop-off or pick-up their child that is further away from school grounds such as the village hall, public library, neighborhood streets. Remember, there are crossing guards at several intersections to better assure safe pedestrian passage.
- Be vigilant for pedestrians on the Elementary Campus. Nearly all our pedestrians are short in height, easily distracted by things, and not fully aware of their surroundings as we adults should be.
- Lastly, if you wish to minimize your involvement with the traffic congestion, consider setting up a car pool with neighbors or having your child ride the school bus.
Halloween Costumes
EARLY CHILDHOOD: Students invited to bring a costume Wednesday, October 28.
Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade: Wearing of costumes is NOT allowed.
Mikayla’s Mittens
As the weather grows cooler, it’s no secret winter will be here soon! Mike & Melissa Terrill would like to celebrate the life of their daughter, Mikayla, who would have attended Kindergarten this year.
We would like to remember Mikayla this year by warming up little hands that are without mittens. Children who need a pair may visit the special box in the office and select a pair to wear & keep. If you would like to donate new or gently used mittens, just send them to the CE office to be placed in Mikayla’s Mitten box.
A foundation named Mikayla’s Grace has been established to support families with a baby in the NICU (neonatal ICU) and those who experience the death of an infant at hospitals in Wisconsin by providing NICU care packages and angel memory boxes that offer both practical and emotional support for the parents. Please visit their website http://mikaylasgrace.com/ for more information and ways to help this special cause.
Waubesa News
District/Building Information
Principal: Sue Murphy
For the latest information about our schools, including upcoming important dates, simply go into the district web page at http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/ and link into the WIS site.
Email: MurphyS@mcfsd.org
Website: http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/
Location: Waubesa Intermediate School, Red Oak Trail, McFarland, WI, United States
Phone: 608-838-7667
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year!
It is amazing how quickly we get right into the school year routine. We are looking to have another great year and look for your support in making this happen.
The Waubesa staff is working very hard to promote a love of reading with our students.
We want reading to be seen as something that is fun to do. As families, you can help support this initiative by setting aside time for your child to read at home each night and model reading for them. Some students may enjoy reading fiction books, some nonfiction books, while others may prefer newspapers or magazines. What they choose to read is less important than the fact that they are reading and see it as a fun pastime.
The staff at each grade level is working on consistency related to students recording their homework in their assignment notebooks and with the amount of homework assigned each day. Third graders should have on average, about 30 minutes of homework, fourth graders 40 minutes, and fifth graders 50 minutes. You can also help by checking in with your child about homework.
This month we will have our first buddy activity. Each homeroom is paired with another homeroom at a different grade level. Throughout the year these two homerooms will meet and participate in activities that promote a positive school culture. We discuss ways for students to be leaders and prevent bullying from occurring in our school. The students also learn about ways they can make a difference in their classroom, the school, and the community. Our focus in the community this year will be ways to help the McFarland Food Pantry. More information will be coming your way about this initiative.
Thanks for all your help in making the start of the year a success!
Sue Murphy
Principal
Waubesa Intermediate School
Waubesa Word
Current WIS Census
3rd Grade Total Students: 173
4th Grade Total Students: 176
5th Grade Total Students: 177
New Waubesa Staff
Libby Rowley - 3rd Grade Teacher
Carissa Wipperfurth - 3rd Grade Teacher
Jaime Hanneman - 4th Grade Teacher
Brooke Ecker - 4th Grade Educational Assistant
Emily Butorac - 5th Grade Teacher
Kaitlynn Eversoll - 5th Grade Teacher
Emily O'Brien - Special Education Aide
Tamera Kavanaugh - Special Education Aide
Becky Kay - Special Education Aide
Brittany Foust - Special Education Aide
Chelsea Mairet - Special Education Student Teacher with Lisa Foreman
Ross Kaufman - Special Education Student Teacher with Sara Kademan
Change in Position:
Ronelle Jordan -Reading Teacher
Parking Lots
Red Oak Trail Lot: Pick-Up and Drop Off Only
When dropping off or picking up children at Waubesa, PLEASE USE THE DRIVE-THRU PARKING LOT OFF OF RED OAK TRAIL. This drop-off area has been expanded for your convenience and the safety of students. Simply pull over near the front of the yellow zone, let your child safely exit on the passenger side and leave. There’s no need to wait for the car ahead.
Leanne Lane Lot: Buses and Daycare Vans Only
Please do not use the Leanne Lane parking lot for drive-thru drop-off or pick-up of students. This parking lot is for buses, daycare vans, and all those who need to park and enter the school with their student(s).
Waubesa School offers breakfast daily starting at 7:15 am. Students who are having breakfast may enter the building and report to the commons as soon as they arrive. Students who arrive just as the bell rings for the start of school may also pick up breakfast and they may take breakfast items to their homeroom.
The cost of breakfast is $1.75.
School Attendance
** 7:47am First Bell
** 7:55am Tardy Bell
** 2:50pm Dismissal
Our school day begins at 7:47 am with a bell tone. A second tardy bell will sound at 7:55 am. Students arriving after this bell will be marked tardy that day. Please have your student(s) to school by 7:45 so they are able to be on time to their classroom.
Adult supervision is available on our playground starting at 7:30 am. If it is raining when they arrive, students may enter the building and either play in the gym or watch a video in the commons until the 7:47 bell rings.
Will your child be absent?
Please contact Arlene Bast at 838-7667 prior to 7:55 if your child will not be in attendance on any given day.
After School
Students should immediately go home after school unless they are in a supervised club activity, our after school program, or homework club. It is our expectation that all other students be picked up by at least 3:00. We have had some problems with students not leaving right away after school.
Student Assessments:
Our students are just completing their MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment in math and reading. They have also completed a one on one reading running record. This assessment helps teachers to know the students reading level, so they can prepare instruction for them. Students have also taken an on-demand writing assessment on narrative writing. Teachers have scored the assessment and will also use this information in their planning for writing instruction.
At conference time, teachers will discuss the strengths of your child and areas where your child can work on improvements. Teachers use all of the information they receive on these assessments as well as their observations in class based on student daily work and tests.
Reminder: Secure Entrance
Waubesa POWER! (Pride, Ownership, We Take Action, Empathy, Respect)
Thursday,October 8, 2015
Dancing Drum, a group of professional drummers, are coming to Waubesa Intermediate School to drum FOR and WITH all Waubesa students! Each student will have an hour of time with the drummers and their drums during the school day.
In the evening Waubesa students and their families are encouraged to return to school at 6:30pm for another hour of drum fun! The title of the presentations is ‘Drumming Up Character’ and a lively and musical time is guaranteed for all!
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
During the school day on October 26 Tim Hannig will captivate our students and teach them important messages about respect, positive attitudes, cooperation and other important character traits.
During the evening we invite you as a family to come and enjoy Tim's presentation. Through a fast-paced, entertaining one-man show with custom music, amazing illusions, hilarious comedy, ventriloquism, drama and audience involvement Tim will present his family version of THE PRO-KIDS SHOW that is ALL-NEW and completely different from the days assemblies.
Tim Hannig's Pro-Kids Show is more than just entertainment. It has a message for students and families, revealed with wit and warmth. Throughout the unique program, the audience will be reminded of the importance of character traits like honesty, respect, cooperation and responsibility. The programs have been seen by more than 2.6 million people throughout the country. For more information on Tim Hannig's Pro-Kids Show visit his website by clicking on the link!
Bowls for Hunger
Enjoy a festive community event at Bowls for Hunger. The evening is filled with art, music, food and conversation. With your donation you will receive a ceramic bowl and dinner which includes your choice of soup along with a side salad and a dinner roll. Drinks will also be provided. Cost: $11 or $10 with a canned good. All proceeds will be donated to the McFarland Food Pantry!
Monday, November 23, 2015
5:00pm - 7:00pm
McFarland High School
Cafeteria
Bowls created by K-12 students, staff and community volunteers.
From Health Services:
Well Child Screenings: New Recommendations:
Two important screenings to be aware of during well child visits recently recommended by US physicians:
Depression : Screen at ages 11 through 21. If depression appears to be of concern, parents can ask their child’s physician to assess if it is severe enough to make a referral to a clinical social worker or psychologist for evaluation and treatment. Sometimes, a physician may prescribe medication.
For parents with children that have depression and/or suicidal thinking: If firearms are in the home. "You should remove them to someone else's home/safe location away from home”. It is not recommended to lock them up, or separate ammunition from them.
Cholesterol: Screening at ages 9 through 17. Due to higher obesity rates in our nation’s children, physicians recommend a cholesterol screening (blood test) to be done between these ages. If elevated, recommendations for treatment may include eating healthier, and getting more exercise, rather than the use of medication.
Medication Resources for Uninsured Individuals:
Partnership of Prescription Assistance- www.pparx.org
Needy Meds- www.needymeds.org
New Program for Epi-Pen savings:
Parents/Families can save on co-pay costs associated with the purchase of Epi-pens.
https://activatemysavings.com/epipen/index.php
MEDDROP Program
Drop off sites in Dane County for leftover, unused, or expired medicine.
Local site for McFarland is the Police Department. Call 608-441-3060 for other area locations.
Feel free to contact Health Services at your child’s school for any questions, or District Nurse at 838-4500, ext. 4761.