The Warhawk's Nest
Dec. 16th-20th
Staff Meeting Wednesday: We have a special project! PLEASE WEAR A WILSON SHIRT OF YOUR CHOICE! Those that want to stay after 3:25 pm to continue to help are welcome. Anna will provide an extra incentive.
Christmas Message
We encourage all of you to soak up every moment of your time with your loved ones and find time for you as well. Throughout your break live in the moment and cherish the time to rest and relax. We truly wish each and everyone of you a very blessed Christmas and a fun-filled break.
Annual Staff Potluck Breakfast
*Ugly Christmas Sweater Day Too!
Kindness Challenge
We are challenging everyone in the Wilson Community to spread kindness between now and Feb. 14th. Parents, students, and staff are being challenged to do random acts of kindness for other people. Then post a comment on our Facebook post telling us about it. If you don’t have Facebook, feel free to email Anna. You can share:
- How it made you feel to be kind to someone else?
- How the individual reacted to your kindness?
- And/or what you did for that person?
We are trying to reach 1000 acts of kindness by Feb. 14th. Let’s spread some joy!
You Called the Office, Now What?
What really happens when our students end up down in the office? Our primary goal when working with students is to address the behavior concern, reflect, and participate in restorative practices.
Conferencing With a Student
We always start off with a conference with the student. This is a reflective time for the student. During this time, we discuss:
- The expectation he/she was struggling with
- Why they were behaving in the way they did
- How their choices affected others around them (including the teacher)
- Lesson(s) learned
- A plan for the future
- apologizing
Are There Any Consequences?
We look at each situation to consider if a consequence is warranted and if so, what will be the best response. Below are typical consequences we may give students in addition to conferencing with them in the office:
- Parent Contact
- Lunch Detention
- Loss of a privilege
- Time away from class
- Community Service
- In-school suspension
- Out-of-school suspension
If you ever have questions, please contact Anna or Cory.
Payroll Contact Update!
- Please have all Payroll related emails (electronic timecards, questions, leave requests, etc., etc.) emailed to payroll@mpsd.k12.wi.us. Somebody from the Business Services Office or Human Resources will address the email.
- Benefit related questions (health insurance, etc.) should be directed to Rhonda McDonough at x4792 or mcdonoughr@mpsd.k12.wi.us.
- Day to Day Absence Management (Substitutes) will still be handled by Joyce Stuckmann (x4790) with Kay Beilke as back up in the event Joyce is out of the office.
- Workers Compensation questions or matters can be addressed directly to Shawn Alfred at x4795 or alfreds@mpsd.k12.wi.us.
When in doubt of who to send a question, concerns, etc. to, email payroll@mpsd.k12.wi.us and the email will be addressed.
Upcoming Events
December:
- 17th- Lockdown Drill @ 8:20 am
- 18th- Stand Up Staff Meeting - Special Project (Please Wear a Wilson Shirt of Your Choice)
- 19th- Elf Duty
- 20th- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (Joggers too if you want)
January:
- 2nd- All School Assembly Auditorium @ 7:50 am
- 7th- Youth Frontiers (seventh grade)
- 13th- Report Card Window Opens
- 16th- End of Second Quarter
- 17th- No School for Kids (PD Day)
- 18th Staff Christmas Party
- 20th- No School for Kids (PD Day)
- 24th- Winter Ball
- 27th- Report Cards Due
- 31st- Report Cards Sent Home
Did Someone Say Summer School?
Summer School All-Inclusive TEACHER application
Summer School PARAPROFESSIONAL application
Please feel free to visit the MPSD Summer School site for all things Summer School.
Enrichment courses for the Middle and High School can be any time throughout the summer that does not conflict with scheduled activities for 6-12 students. Locations of Wellness, Athletics, and Enrichment are to be determined. Dates/times regarding registration for wellness, athletics, enrichment, and the catalog will be coming in March. Academy registration will be ready for conferences in February.
Thanks so much for supporting opportunities for all students throughout #MantySS2020.