WIS Weekly Update
February 13, 2020
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
2019-2020 Start/End Time Intermediate School
Doors open at 7:45 a.m.
First bell at 8:10 a.m.Announcements at 8:18 a.m.
Classes will begin at 8:25 a.m.
Intermediate School day will end at 3:35 p.m.
No School Days
February 28 - Staff Development
March 13 - Parent Teacher Conferences
March 16-20 - Spring Break
April 10 - No School
April 13 - No School
May 18 - Staff Development
May 25 - Memorial Day
Attendance Matters
In addition to calling our 24/7 attendance line (608) 849-2178, you may email your student's absence in the morning to this address: intermediate_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us
*Attendance Letters and Information - please click here
PE Bowling Unit
The physical education bowling unit begins Monday, February 17 through Monday, February 24. Please remember to bring socks to wear with the bowling shoes!
Fifth Grade Variety Shows!
Next week our Fifth Grade Students under the direction of Ms. Sussanah Sasman and Mrs. Katie Swank, will present their fantastic Musical Variety Shows! Each village will have a performance time. Check the list below!
February 17 - Earth North Music Performance 6:30 p.m.
February 18 - Wind North Music Performance 6:30 p.m.
February 20 - Earth South Music Performance 5:15 p.m.
February 20 - Wind South Music Performance 7:30 p.m.
"SPLASH DANCE" February 27
Volunteers are needed...please sign up to help at this link.
Beginning Band!
Baby Sitting and CPR Classes for Students
Monday, February 24 and Wednesday, February 26, 2020
3:45-6:30
Waunakee High School LMTC
Tuesday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25, 2020
3:45-6:45 p.m.
Waunakee High School LMTC
Please click the above links for on-line registration and additional class information.
If you have any questions, please email dianepursell@waunakee.k12.wi.us or call Diane Pursell at 849-2000 ext. 8020
Lifetouch Class Picture Day February 26
Lifetouch Photographers will be at Waunakee Intermediate School on Wednesday, February 26 to take pictures of each homeroom. Order forms are coming home this week in Thursday Folders. The cost including tax is $8.44
To order online:
mylifetouch.com
Intermediate picture day code:
EVTK4BWC9
TRI 4 SCHOOLS Waunakee Intermediate
Waunakee Intermediate
- Program dates: March 24 -May 19.
- Training dates/times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45- 5:15
- Waunakee Kids TRI on May 16
- Please contact Paul Miller paulmiller@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Training Team Info:
Do you want to help your child become more confident, focused, and resilient? Does your child like to swim, bike, or run? Want to make new friends and feel part of a team? Then join us this spring for the Tri 4 Schools Training Team, a program designed to help your child to complete a triathlon! Your child will improve their physical and emotional health, and gain healthy life skills.
Classes take place here at school and at local swimming facilities, and begin the week of March 24. All classes are coached by school staff and parent volunteers. The program costs $130, and financial assistance is available to those who qualify. The fee includes an entry into the Waunakee Kids Triathlon on May 16th, a portion of your fee will be returned to your school to help support fitness and health initiatives.
Only 30 students are permitted per site, so register today by visiting tri4schools.org/training-teams and contacting your school’s coach, Paul Miller at paulmiller@waunakee.k12.wi.us.
Tri 4 Schools is a non-profit organization that helps kids lead an active lifestyle through swimming, biking, and running events and programs supporting school health and fitness efforts. Learn more at tri4schools.org.
Training Team Info – Spanish:
¿Desea ayudar a su hijo a ser más seguro, concentrado y resistente? ¿A tu hijo le gusta nadar, andar en bicicleta o correr? ¿Quiere hacer nuevos amigos y sentirse parte de un equipo? ¡Únase a nosotros esta primavera para el Equipo de Entrenamiento de Tri 4 Schools, un programa diseñado para ayudar a su hijo a completar un triatlón! Su hijo mejorará su salud física y emocional, y obtendrá habilidades para la vida saludable.
Las clases empezar el 24 de marzo directamente después del día escolar, y todas las clases son entrenados por personal de la escuela. El programa cuesta $130, y becas son disponibles a los estudiantes que califiquen. La tarifa incluye una entrada al triatlón en Waunakee el 16 de mayo, y una porción de la inscripción será distribuido a nuestra escuela para ayudar a apoyar iniciativas de salud y ejercicio.
Sólo 30 estudiantes se les permite, pues regístrese hoy mismo con Paul Miller at paulmiller@waunakee.k12.wi.us.. Tri 4 Schools es una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a los niños llevan un estilo de vida activo a través de la natación, el ciclismo y correr. Los eventos y programas apoyan los esfuerzos de salud y de la aptitud de la escuela.
To see and hear more about Tri 4 Schools, check out this video: Tri 4 Schools: Creating Healthy, Happy, Confident Kids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PABwGLfwbhw)
Waunakee Science Night at Waunakee Intermediate School
Presented by
UW Madison Biocore Outreach Ambassadors, Intermediate School PTO and Waunakee Science Department
Please click here for flyer!
Six Flags Read To Succeed
Summer School 2020
June 22 - July 30
Camp Invention
August 3 - August 7
Waunakee Intermediate School Collects Box Tops!
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Did you know that the process for redeeming Box Tops for Education has changed? Instead of clipping the coupon off the product, you can simply scan your receipt into an app on your phone (within 14 days of purchase). Box Tops helps our school earn money towards exciting events and prizes for our middle school students.
It's easy to do. Just search for "Box Tops for Education" in Google Play or the App Store, select "Waunakee Intermediate School", and start scanning those receipts!
Still have some Box Tops clippings? No problem. We will submit any that are not expired.
To learn about which companies participate in Box Tops, click here. You may also visit their website for more information about how to electronically redeem them.
Thank you again for helping raise money for our school!
Intermediate Calendar Events
February
February 17 - PE Bowling Unit begins through February 24
February 17 - Earth North Music Performance 6:30 p.m.
February 18 - Wind North Music Performance 6:30 p.m.
February 20 - Earth South Music Performance 5:15 p.m.
February 20 - Wind South Music Performance 7:30 p.m.
February 21 - Seventh Grade Online registration during IE time
February 26 - Class Picture Day
February 27 - Splash Dance
February 27 - Tropical Day
February 28 - No School/Staff Development Day
March
March 3 - Beginning Band & Orchestra Meetings
March 3 - 2nd Trimester Ends
March 5 - Report Cards sent home
March 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM
March 13 - No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon
March 16-20 -Spring Break
April
April 1 - Grade 6 Field Trip to Miller Park
April 7 - Band & Orchestra Conference night
April 8 - Grade 5 Field Trip to Discovery World
April 10 - No School
April 13 - No School
April 16 - Progress Reports sent home
Waunakee Public Library News
Kevin Henkes at the Waunakee Public Library
Upcoming Library Events:
February 11th @ 4:00 - Open Office Hours
February 14th @ 4:00 - Tag: You're It!
February 18th @ 4:00 - Open Office Hours
February 21st @ 4:00 - TACOS (Teen Advisory Council of Students) - Members Only
February 25th @ 4:00 - Open Office Hours
February 28th @ 2:00 - Rubber Band Planets (Preteens Only)
Thank you!
Angela Hircock
Youth Services Librarian
Waunakee Public Library
Waunakee Community Pages
Waunakee School District Community Pages - Please check this link for updated information on community and youth events including programs available in the arts, sports and service clubs.
New additions include:
Girls LaCrosse Spring Registration
Madison Youth Choir Auditions Grades 5-11
Greater Madison Writing Project - Young Writers Camp
Greater Madison Writing Project - Summer Workshop Youth Activist and Advocacy Writing
Concert for a Cause March 1, 2020
Youth Boys Lacrosse Registration - January 1 thru March 1, 2020
for team levels U8, U10, U12, and U14. For more information, please visit www.waunakeelax.org. Questions contact Randy Herbrand randyherbrand@gmail.com
Sweetheart Dance - February 14, 2020
Contacting the Intermediate School
Christine Hetzel
Principal
chrishetzel@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Timothy Mommaerts
Assoc.Principal
timmommaerts@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Lorrie Jensen
Administrative Assistant
lorriejensen@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Beth Wagner
Administrative Assistant Attendance
bethwagner@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Lyn Instefjord
Health Assistant
lyninstefjord@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Waunakee Intermediate School
6273 Woodland DriveWaunakee, WI 53597
608-849-2176
608-849-2178 Attendance
608-849-2176 press #2 Health Office
608-849-2198 Fax