WMS Weekly Wauna Connect
03/02/2023
What's Happening Next Week
Monday 03/06/2023 - Day B2
Tuesday 03/07/2023 - Day A3
Skills USA - 7:30 am - 8:15 am
Creative Coders - 3:35 pm HS
2023 8th Grade DC Trip Meeting - 6 pm MS Cafe
Wednesday 03/08/2023 - Day B4
Art Club 3:35 pm
Thursday 03/09/2023 - Day A5
Friday 03/10/2023 - Day B6
2023 8th Grade DC Trip
End of School Year Date Changes
- June 8th - Last Day of School For 7th Grade , 8th Grade Mt Olympus Trip
- June 9th - Last Day of School for 8th Grade and 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony
Innovation Center Workshops
Cold and Flu Season
Immunization Update for 2023-2024 School Year
Dear Families:
There are new/revised Wisconsin School Immunization Requirements for the 2023-2024 school year. All students will need the following immunizations or an appropriate waiver according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The asterisk notes a change from previous school years.
4 doses of polio
4 doses of DtaP/DT/Td
3 doses of hepatitis B
2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or history of disease documented* by a qualified healthcare professional
2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
All the previously required vaccines, plus:
1 dose of Tdap*
1 MenACWY-containing vaccine*
All the previously required vaccines, plus a booster dose of a MenACYW-containing vaccine.* Those students who have not received their first dose by age 16 should only receive one dose.
For more information, please talk with your child’s doctor or visit the DHS website.
What should I do?
Make sure your child is up to date on their vaccinations by checking your child’s immunization record. To get your child up to date on their vaccinations:
Make a vaccine appointment with your doctor or Public Health Madison Dane County if you do not have a medical provider.
Ask the health care provider to complete the Student Immunization Record form. Return the form to the school office.
You can also visit the Wisconsin Immunization Registry to see if your child is missing or coming due for any immunizations.
Immunizations are covered by most health insurance plans. If you do not have health insurance, or your health insurance does not cover immunizations, the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program may be able to help with the cost of immunizations.
If you have additional questions, please contact Ashley Weier (4K-4 School Nurse) via email ashleyweier@waunakee.k12.wi.us or Jenny Sydow (5-12 School Nurse) via email jennifersydow@waunakee.k12.wi.us.
Thank you!
Solo Ensemble - March 4
Referendum Update
7th and 8th Singers and 8th grade Orchestra to perform at the Capitol
WMS Mission Moments
Committed to Children. Committed to Community. Committed to Excellence.
Take a Great Picture? We'd love to use it in our Yearbook!
If you are attending school events and take a great picture, please use this QR Code to submit them to us for review and possibly use in our yearbook! We'd greatly appreciate it!
Community Events
Community Education
The Waunakee Community Cares Coalition (WCCC) is dedicated to keeping Waunakee healthy and resilient. To receive updates of all of the trends, resources available, and community initiatives in the spaces of alcohol/drug prevention and mental health, please sign up for their monthly newsletter.
Link to sign up to receive newsletter: https://www.waunakeecares.org/contact
Link to our resource pages: https://www.waunakeecares.org/resources-1
Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities
Important Dates at a Glance
March 20 - March 24 - Spring Break
May 17th (5pm) - 8th Grade Honor Roll Ceremony
June 8th - Last Day of school for 7th Grade
June 9th - Last Day of school for 8th Grade and 8th Grade Recognition (9 am)
Planning an extended Absence?
wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us
attendance line at (608)849-2060 ext. 1
School Lunch Menu
Click HERE to see the school lunch menu.
Attendance
For your convenience, our attendance line has a 24/7 voicemail and an email address that you may use anytime. You may call the attendance line at (608)849-2060 ext. 1 or email at wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us to leave a message with your child's name, reason for absence and your name & phone number in case we need to reach you..
If you'll be seeing a medical provider, please obtain a note and forward it to the attendance email and we'll be happy to code the absence as medically excused.
School Transportation Information
WMS Contact Information
Jeffrey Kenas, Principal,
jeffreykenas@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Michael Zibell, Associate Principal,
michaelzibell@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Patricia Coffren, Administrative Assistant,
patriciacoffren@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Melanie Hass, Administrative Assistant Attendance,
melaniehass@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Attendance 608-849-2060, Select language, then press1 for wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Tammy Willborn, Health Assistant, tammywillborn@waunakee.k12.wi.us