Section School Newsletter
January, 2019
Principal's Note
The New Year brings much excitement to Section School with several upcoming events to look forward to during the cold winter months. In January, music is highlighted, including the 5th and 6th grade Band/ Orchestra Concert, 5th and 6th grade Vocal Music concert and the district music tour presented by MHS students. Planning also continues for High Interest Day. Please see the highlighted article for more information regarding this new to Section event for students.
Weather Related School Closing
As residents of Wisconsin, we all recognize the need to make special preparations for our children’s safety in the event of severe weather conditions. Please be aware of weather conditions and tune into: WTMJ – AM 620 for up-to-date school closing information.
The District will also send out ShoutPoint phone and e-mail messages in cases where school would be closing early, late start, or is closed for the day.
Keep Your Eye on High Interest Day
Do you enjoy sewing? Do you know how to juggle? Would you like to share your hobby with students at Section?
Do you know a dance teacher, a robotics engineer, a DNR Park Ranger, or maybe a chef? We’d love to talk to them about participating in our upcoming High Interest Day on May 22!
Please use this FORM to sign up or provide contact information for someone you know.
Thank you in advance for your support in making this a thrilling event for students at Section. Please contact the committee with any questions.
Nada Olsen - olsenna@masd.k12.wi.us
Jodie Kujawa - kujawjo@masd.k12.wi.us
Amanda Mergen Mergen.amanda@yahoo.com
Wendy Sturino-Tearney-w.sturino@gmail.com
Project Fair 2019!
“Innovation and Creativity for the Mind”
It’s time to start thinking about Project Fair!
Who? Any student at Section Elementary. You can do the project by yourself or you can work
with friends from your class, other grades, or even someone from outside of Section.
What? A display project about anything that interests you or that you want to learn about and
share. It can be a hobby, sport, great book, fascinating history facts, etc.
When? Wednesday February 27th 6:30-7:30 pm
Set-up will be on Tuesday February 26th 6:00-7:00 pm
Where? Section Elementary School Gym
Why? It’s a chance for you to learn something new and share something that interests you
with everyone else. “Develop, explore, create, encourage, teach and learn: enhancing
skills for a lifetime of innovation!”
More information and a sign-up form will be sent home in January.
Feel free to contact: Theresa Glasgow (theresa44@uwalumni.com or 414-750-4114) or Deana Knuteson (dlsexson@uwalumni.com or 262-758-7380).
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January Music Programs
Band and Orchestra Concert
5th and 6th grade orchestra along with 6th grade band will present their instrumental program on Tuesday, January 22nd. The daytime performance will be at 2:00 p.m. and evening performance is at 7:00 p.m.
Vocal Music Concerts
Mark your calendars on January 31st the 5th and 6th grade students will perform their concert at the MHS PAC, 7:00 p.m. There will not be a daytime performance this day, however we will hold a daytime performance at Section Elementary School on February 1st at 2:20 p.m.
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PLEASE SEND A NOTE INSTEAD OF CALLING
Please remember to put in writing your request for students to alter their regular dismissal procedures (riding a different bus, getting off bus at a different bus stop, being picked up, doctor appointments, etc.). PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL THE TEACHER, if there is a Substitute in the classroom that day no one will see the message. Always go through the office they will relay notes and messages to students and/or teacher.
Convenient school notepads with pre-printed checkboxes are for sale in the office for ($1.00) one dollar. Last minute phone calls requesting us to write notes or students requesting to call their parents at work often results in a breakdown in communications. Although we understand that emergencies do come up, it is very difficult to handle these requests and get information to the classrooms without disrupting teaching (especially at the end of the day). Please send written notes to the Office and check your schedules the night before.
Free & Reduced Lunch Program
VISION & HEARING SCREEN TIME!
January 2019
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Vision and hearing screens will take place at your child’s school this winter. First graders will receive vision and hearing screenings, and kindergarten, third and fifth graders will receive vision screening.
Your child will receive a copy of the screening results. The form will indicate if no further evaluation is needed or if follow up is recommended with Physician, Optometrist, or Audiologist for further evaluation. Results will be documented in your child’s school health record and available to parent/guardian upon request.
If you have a child in second, fourth, and sixth grade, and feel they would benefit from a vision or hearing screen at this time, please contact your child’s school health assistant to request a vision or hearing screen for your child. If you would not like your child screened also contact your child’s school health assistant.
Thank you,
Heidi Young RN, BSN
Mukwonago School District Nurse
(262) 363-6292 x27515
Early Entrance to Kindergarten
The Mukwonago School District is accepting applications for early entrance to Kindergarten through March 1, 2019. Early Entrance eligibility evaluations will be conducted for children who are not 5 years old by September 1st only if the child will be 5 years of age by October 1, 2019.
To be eligible for early admission to kindergarten the child must be age 5 by October 1, 2019 and meet criteria set by the District in the areas of social-emotional, academic and intellectual levels. More information can be found on the district website, www.MASD.k12.wi.us, under Board Policy. To apply, parents must send a letter of request stating the child's name, date of birth, parent name, address and phone number to Mukwonago Area School District, Pupil Services Department, Attn: Laura Stroika, 385 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago, WI 53149.
OPEN ENROLLMENT NON-DISTRICT RESIDENTS – FEBRUARY 4 - APRIL 30, 2019
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Wisconsin’s inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live. Applications may be submitted to up to three non-resident school districts. Students in 4K year old kindergarten to grade 12 may apply to participate in open enrollment.
The open enrollment application period for the 2019-20 school year is from February 4 – April 30, 2019. The application period closes at 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2019. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason. Parents must apply On-line at: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. For a copy of the enrollment flyer and information go to the DPI website listed above. If you have any question regarding open enrollment, please contact Laura Stroika at stroila@masd.k12.wi.us or 262-363-6300- X24101.
INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER REQUESTS
Elementary schools will accept intra-district transfer requests for next school year January 1 through May 1. Parents desiring a transfer for their son or daughter must complete a form and submit to the building principal of their current home school. Intra-district transfers are requests for a district resident student to attend a Mukwonago Area School District elementary school other than the one assigned according to where he or she lives. Home school principals will notify the District office of these requests and the District office will determine placement. Transportation to attend a school outside of the home area is the responsibility of the parent. Students who are already attending a school as intra-district transfer students do not need to re-apply, however, new family members would need to do so. Parent notification of acceptance will be made by June 1st. Forms are available at each elementary school or download from the district website under K-12 general student forms/ printable forms www.masd.k12.wi.us.
Change of Household Information?
New e-mail? New telephone/cell/work number? New Address? Please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account and update the CHANGE OF HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION to keep our database records current. Thank you.
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School Counselor Notes
Section Elementary School
Email: crockra@masd.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.masd.k12.wi.us/ses/
Location: W 318S8430 Hwy EE, Mukwonago
Phone: 262-363-6260
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