WMS Weekly Wauna Connect
12/16/2022
What's Happening Next Week
Monday 12/19/22 - Day B4
MS Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools @ Wis. Dells @ 4:15 pm
Tuesday 12/20/2022 - Day A5 WYN
Skills USA - 7:30 am - 8:15 am
Creative Coders - 3:35 pm HS
Wednesday 12/21/2022 - Day B6
Year Book Club - 7:35 am
Art Club - 3:35 pm
Thursday 12/22/2022 - Winter Break
Friday 12/23/2022 - Winter Break
A Message from the Principal
Greetings WMS families,
I hope all is going well as we approach the end of the calendar year. I would like to remind you of our first Family Engagement Meeting of the school year on Monday, December 19th, at 5:00pm. The topics of the meeting are as follows:
School Goals
i-Ready testing & MyPath
Processes when there are concerns
The purpose of these meetings is to provide information that helps families understand some of the things we are doing at the middle school and also the processes for how they can engage with our school to better support their children. Please understand that this is not a forum to discuss concerns or issues or engage in a debate.
Here is the information you’ll need to join the meeting on the 19th:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87477128526?pwd=VHJIZ2JmWWhLUVNZUFF2UUdiT2RsUT09
Meeting ID: 874 7712 8526
Passcode: 108843
Thanks again for all that you do to support our schools. For those that are interested and able to attend on the 19th, I look forward to connecting with you then.
WMS Chorus Concert - Rescheduled for 12/20
Our First Concert has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 20 at 7 pm at the High School PAC. Singers have been working hard preparing repertoire with the theme, Foundations, a study comparing music and culture through the lens of elements. Our pieces were chosen with the four elements of matterEarth, Water, Air, and Fire in mind.
Middle School Girls Basketball Sign-Up
Girls who are interested in playing on the Waunakee Middle School Girls Basketball team should sign up on Infinite Campus. Directions to sign-up can be found on the district’s Arts/Athletics/Activities webpage. The first day of practice is Wednesday, January 4th, 4-5:30pm.
Questions:
Basketball Questions: Paul Miller, MS GBB Coordinator: paulmiller@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Athletic Registration Questions: Jen Lockman, Ath Dept Assistant: jenlockman@waunakee.k12.wi.us
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Inscripción a Baloncesto Femenino de la Escuela Media
Las niñas que estén interesadas en jugar en el equipo de baloncesto de la Escuela Media de Waunakee, se deben inscribir en Infinite Campus. Las instrucciones para inscribirse se encuentran en la página web de Artes/Deportes/Actividades. El primer día de entrenamiento es el miércoles 4 de enero de 4 a 5:30pm.
Preguntas:
Preguntas de Baloncesto: Paul Miller, Coordinador de Baloncesto Femenino de la Escuela Media (MS GBB): paulmiller@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Preguntas sobre la inscripción a deportes: Jen Lockman, Asistente del Departamento de Deportes: jenlockman@waunakee.k12.wi.usVolleyball Opportunity for 3rd-8th Graders
Court Time Volleyball Program Registration, Grades 3-8 only, a parent / guardian must complete this online
Login to IC Parent Portal
Go to child's School Store and click Shop
Click on Court Time Volleyball Registration
Select/click on the student's name they are completing the process for
Click on the Court Time Registration Form ( 2 pages ) and open it, complete all fields including T Shirt size.
Scroll down to the Blue Submit button (this puts the form in the cart)
Complete by checking out your cart, pay the $300.00 fee with either echeck, (no additional service charge), or with a credit card, (there is a service fee when using a credit card).
Planning an extended Absence?
wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us
attendance line at (608)849-2060 ext. 1
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Please click here for instructions on ordering a yearbook.
WMS Mission Moments
Committed to Children. Committed to Community. Committed to Excellence.
Greetings from the Health Office
Greetings from the Health Office!
It’s safe to say we’re officially in the cold and flu season. If your child is not feeling well and may have a hard time participating in learning, please keep them home to rest and recover.
Here are some ways to keep each other safe and healthy!
Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Practice good hand hygiene often
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.
Click on the links to learn more:
Waunakee Community School District Health Guidelines for Attendance
Covid 19 Testing Information:
Adults can order a free package of five rapid antigen tests for their household at Say Yes Covid Test! Households can order one package of five rapid antigen tests each month.
For help with any health related needs, please contact the Health Office.
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!
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
December 22 - January 2 - Winter Break
March 20 - March 24 - Spring Break
May 17th (6pm) - 8th Grade Honor Roll Ceremony
June 7th - Last Day of school for 7th Grade
June 8th - Last Day of school for 8th Grade and 8th Grade Recognition (9 am)
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