EC-5 Elementary Express
February 2019
February Dates At-A-Glance
February 4 - Report cards available on Infinite Campus after 3pm
February 4 - Culinary Demo at WIS - 3pm - 5pm
February 7 - 1st Grade Planetarium Field Trip - 9am - 11am (Froden, Juszczyk, Schimanski)
*February 9 - Optimist-sponsored Winter Fest at Lewis Park - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
February 11 - 1st Grade Planetarium Field Trip - 9am - 11am (Adams, Brezenski, Rotunno)
*February 12 - Author Patricio Polacco Visit at WIS - NOTE DATE CHANGE
February 12 - 1st Grade Planetarium Field Trip - 9am - 11am (David, Mandli, Orlowski)
Februrary 13 - Overture Center Field Trip - 5th Grade
February 14 - CEPS Campus - Wear Red, White, or Pink!
February 14 - National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) - select 4th Graders
February 15 - Kindergarten Orientation (RSVP Required) - 8:15am - 9:15am at CEPS
February 18 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
February 19 - Registration Starts for 4K/K for 2019-2020
February 19 - PTO Meeting at WIS - 6:30pm
February 21 - Kids Heart Challenge during PE (K-2nd grades)
February 22 - Kindergarten Orientation (RSVP Required) - 8:15am - 9:15am at CEPS
February 22 - Kids Heart Challenge during PE (K-2nd grades)
February 26 - 2nd Grade Music Program/Art Show
-5:30pm - Huber-Drake, Punzel, Schmaling
-6:30pm - Garvoille, Hiveley, Schmidt, Wisniewski
-6pm - 6:20pm - View Art - ALL CLASSES
February 26 & 27 - Kids Heart Challenge at WIS
Februrary 28 - Kindness Retreat - 5th Grade
February 28 - 1st Grade Music Program/Art Show
-5:30pm - Brezenski, Davis, Orlowski, Rotunno, Schimanski
-6:30pm - Adams, Froden, Juszczyk, Mandli
-6pm - 6:20pm - View Art - ALL CLASSES
Upcoming Dates in March:
March 4 - 4th Grade Art and Music Show
March 5 - 4K Dr. Seuss Literacy/Math Fun Family Night at CEPS - 6pm - 7pm
March 7 - Youth Art Month Reception at Public Library
March 11-15 - WIS Conference Week and Kindergarten Conference Week
March 11-15 - CEPS Scholastic Book Fair in Library
March 11-22 - Conferences for 1st and 2nd Grades
March 11-22 - Swim Unit for 1st and 2nd Grades
March 14 - Welcome to 4K Parent Night in CEPS Gym - 6pm - 7pm
March 14 - Conference Night at WIS
March 18 - 5th Grade Art and Music Show
March 25 - 29 - SPRING BREAK
PLEASE LABEL WINTER CLOTHING
WEATHER REMINDER
If you need assistance providing winter gear for your child, please contact your school. We can help!
CLASSROOM PLACEMENT FOR 2019 - 2020
Kind regards,
Sue Murphy
Principal, WIS
Greg Nelson
Interim Principal, CEPS
REPORT CARDS ON INFINITE CAMPUS
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School Information
Interim Principal:
Greg Nelson
CEPS Building Administrative Assistant:
Emily Broome - (608) 838-3146
Administrative Assistant:
Sheryl Leemon - (608) 838-3146
Website: https://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/schools/elementary/
Phone: 608-838-3146
A Note From Interim Principal Nelson
Dear Families,
What a crazy month January was. We experienced quite a range of weather phenomena...warm and cold temperatures, even more cold temperatures, and lots of snow! There were some snow and cold days thrown in the mix just to keep us on our toes. Here’s to hoping February is a little bit kinder to us!
During the school year, our goal is to have four formal opportunities to hear how your child is doing in school. In the fall, parents attended Parent-Teacher Conferences as the first opportunity. In January, teachers prepared the first-semester report cards for parents to view on Infinite Campus this month. Report cards show how your child is developing academically, behaviorally, and socially-emotionally. The third opportunity to learn about your child's progress will be Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. Lastly, the second-semester report cards will be available in June. A strong home-school connection helps our students be successful, and I thank you for your partnership.
Just as a reminder, an optional breakfast is served before school in the cafeteria for K-2 students. All breakfasts include fruit, juice, and milk. The breakfast supervisors greet students, help them make food selections if needed, and chit chat with students as a positive way to start the day.
I want to take this time to remind you that CEPS (and our other district schools) are latex-free, as we do have individuals in the buildings with latex allergies. Gloves and bandages provided by health and food services are latex-free, and we ask for your assistance by refraining from sending latex balloons to school for celebrations, birthdays, etc. Christin Strong, our Health Services Coordinator, sent an email to families in January with further guidance on selecting latex-free school supplies.
Thank you for all you do to support your student(s) and our learning community. We know that we can do all things better...together!
Greg Nelson
Interim Principal
MATH, MATH, MATH!!!
The weather outside is frightful, but these math resources are delightful! During these cold winter months here are some fun math websites your child could use to keep their math skills sharp!
- Topmarks Website - This website has a variety of math games. Many of these games can be played on the iPad and the math skill being practiced can be adjusted by choosing a different category at the top of the webpage.
- Bridges Website - The Bridges Website provides a selection of games and resources based on grade and math concept. If you click on the grade and then scroll down to the bottom of the webpage you will see links to games that your child could practice with.
- DreamBox - Each student has their own login information and DreamBox adjusts the activities based on the performance of the child when completing the activity. If you need login information for DreamBox please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
Enjoy and have FUN with MATH!!!
CEPS Has a New Interim Associate Principal!
Meet Brooke Hauser!
As of January 2, Mrs. Hauser has transitioned from her role as CEPS Technology Teacher and Tech Integrator into the role of Associate Principal at CEPS. She is excited about interacting with students and staff in new ways as she finishes out the school year in administration.
Mrs. Hauser was the Technology Teacher at Waubesa Intermediate School for 9 years prior to her shift to CE/MPS and CEPS, so many of you may know her from that role, as well. She also co-directs the McFarland High School musicals and spring plays, so she is very involved in the McFarland School District and with students at many levels.
Mrs. Hauser has two children, Thomas (a freshman at UW-Stout) and Annika (a sophomore at McFarland High School). Her husband, Jeremy, and beagles (Darcy and Sassy B) also keep her busy and entertained. You will find her in and around the community teaching, learning, acting, singing, directing and chauffeuring, and always with a smile.
We welcome Mrs. Hauser to this new role!
4K and 5K ENROLLMENT!
Waubesa Intermediate School Information
School Principal:
Sue Murphy
Associate Principal:
Al Northouse
Building Administrative Assistant:
Arlene Bast (608) 838-7667
Email: MurphyS@mcfsd.org
Website: http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/schools/intermediate/
Phone: 608-838-7667
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Waubesa.Intermediate.School/?fref=ts
A Note From Principal Murphy
Dear Waubesa Families -
It’s unbelievable to actually think we are already into the second semester of the school year! It is our goal to communicate with you formally at least four times during the year.
- You would have met for parent-teacher conferences at the end of the first quarter.
- Report Cards will be available on Infinite Campus February 4 at 3pm.
- Another set of conferences will take place just before spring break.
- We will then have report cards available after school is out in June.
We believe the first semester has been very successful. We are working on students having a growth mindset. Sometimes we hear "I can't do it" before students even try. Our hope is that students always give their best effort, knowing ability levels will be different. Additionally, we are working on always showing respect and being kind to each other. Your support in these efforts is much appreciated.
At these grade levels, students really begin to learn independence. Our expectations for students related to work completion, controlling of actions and behaviors, and overall independence increases at each grade level so children are prepared for even higher expectations in the middle school. Adding responsibilities at home can help. Students should slowly realize that with an increase in freedom comes this increase in responsibilities. We believe with guidance from all of us, they will be ready.
If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call or send an email. It is very important to me that we have open communication.
Stay warm,
Sue Murphy
Principal
Waubesa School
STUDENT COUNCIL FOOD DRIVE UPDATE
Research shows that when students know they're helping others they tend to feel better about themselves and view themselves as contributing members of the community.
Great job showing your Waubesa Power!
SCHOOL DROP OFF
We appreciate the many parents who consistently follow all of the traffic rules. Student safety is our main goal!
Thank you!
PTO MEETING FEBRUARY 19
We hope to see you there!
Please Bring This Flyer to Culver's to Support the McFarland Sparks 4-H Club!
FREE SALES FOR FAMILIES
Free Sales for Families (McFarland-based nonprofit) is LOOKING FOR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS for our upcoming FREE SALE! We provide community members with children’s items (regardless of income level or location of residence) in exchange for freewill monetary donations, which go to local nonprofits.
Since fall 2016, thousands of people have been served and nearly $12,000 has been raised for local nonprofits including:
- McFarland Food Pantry
- McFarland Youth Center
- Mikayla’s Grace
- McFarland High School Pride Pantry
Our NEXT FREE SALE is March 15 & 16 and we need your help to make our efforts go even further!
- Email freesalesforfamilies@gmail.com
- Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/freesalesforfamilies
- Call or Text (608) 579-3226