Weekly Wauna Connect
October 23, 2023
Instrucciones para la traducción / Instructions for translation
Instrucciones para Traducción al español
Los boletines se publican a través del sitio web de SMORE. El sitio web SMORE tiene una opción de "traducir" disponible, ubicada en la parte superior del programa. Si tiene preguntas o está confundido acerca de la información compartida en este boletín, comuníquese con nuestro intérprete del distrito al (608) 206-5730
The bulletins are published through the SMORE website. The SMORE website has a "translate" option available, located on the top of the program. If you have questions or are confused about the information shared in this newsletter, please contact our district interpreter at (608) 206-5730
2023 Thanksgiving Break
This year’s district calendar is a change from previous years, and we’d like to make sure you are aware of the school district calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Please note that there are no school days for students on Monday and Tuesday, November 20 and 21, 2023, where in previous years students have had school. District staff will be engaged in professional development days on both Monday and Tuesday this week.
You can view the 2023-2024 family calendars on the school website, as well the 2024-2025 family school calendars. The calendars show the beginning and last days of school, early release days, and no school days.
View Family District Calendars I https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/about-us/calendars
2023-2024 Calendar Grid View I 2023-2024 Calendar Summary View
Happening This Week
October 23 - B4
October 24 - A5
WYN
Science Olympiad Meeting - 3:35pm-4:30pm Room 213
Dance Team Parent Meeting - 6pm-7pm Middle School Cafe
Boys Basketball - First Practice
Wrestling - First Practice
October 25 - B6
Art Club -MS Art Room - 3:35pm-4:45pm
Wrestling Parent Meeting - 5:30pm in Middle School Cafe
October 26 -
Fall Break - No School
October 27 -
Fall Break - No School
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October 30 - Boys Basketball Parent Meeting 5:30pm Intermediate School Gym
November 1 - Science Olympiad Meeting 3:35pm-4:30pm
November 1 - Dance Team Practice Starts and all forms and fees are due
November 3- End of 1st Quarter
November 20-24 - No School Thanksgiving Week
Way to go Waunakee Middle School Families ! Thank you to Everyone that Donated.
Register for Winter Activities/Athletics
Registration is NOW OPEN for Winter Activities/Athletics
Registration is now open for our MS Winter Activities/Athletics. Please click on this link and following the directions.
WNC's Winter Coat Distribution Event
English
Waunakee Neighborhood Connection will once again host a ONE DAY winter coat distribution at Peace Lutheran Church, 701 Century Ave. in Waunakee from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on October 20th.
Please register for a time using the QR code beforehand. Due to limited space, if you arrive early, you may have to wait until your scheduled time.
Or here is the link to sign-up. Active Clients: Winter Coat Distribution (signupgenius.com)
Spanish
Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC) organizará de nuevo una distribución de abrigos de invierno por solo UN DÍA en Peace Lutheran Church, 701 Century Ave. en Waunakee de 10:00 AM a 2:00 PM el Sabado 21 de octubre.
Por favor, regístrese para un horario utilizando el código QR de antemano. Debido al espacio limitado, si llega temprano es posible que tenga que esperar hasta su hora programada.
O aquí está el enlace para inscribirse. Clientes activos: Distribución de abrigos de invierno (signupgenius.com)
i-Ready Reports for Families
Most students recently completed the i-Ready adaptive diagnostic assessment in both Reading and Math which helps identify student’s strengths and opportunities for growth. The information helps teachers determine how to best support your student’s learning. If your student completed the diagnostic, families can access a report to give you a snapshot of their performance on this assessment. This report needs to be accessed through your student’s account and chromebook using access code YF517Z. Detailed steps are linked below.
PDF instructions/steps can be found here
Additional interactive steps can be found here
An overview of the report and additional helpful links can be found here
Please contact Alexander Kartz at alexanderkartz@waunakee.k12.wi.us with any questions.
Please submit pictures for our Yearbook
Take a Great Picture? We'd Love to Use it in our Yearbook!
Attention Families and Students:
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! Please use this link to upload your photos. This form should allow up to 10 photo uploads. You can submit multiple times.
Are Your Children Missing Something???
Please remind your student to check the Lost and Found table.
😁Bridging Brighter Smiles🦷
Building Brighter Smiles is offering dental services and will be coming to our school soon. See the attached flyer to enroll now. Contact the Health Office at your child's school if you have any quesitons.
Middle School Fundraising Campaign
Our school is currently running a fundraising campaign to support our staff throughout the year. This includes meals at conference time and teacher appreciation week. In the past we have asked for families to drop off items, however, by raising funds, we will hope to make it easier on you by coordinating the meal and treat efforts. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, but if you are able to contribute, your donation would make a meaningful impact.
Every dollar counts, and even a small contribution can help us reach our goal!
Your support is invaluable to us, and we appreciate any help you can provide! Thank you for being a part of our school community!
Still Need to Order a School Picture?
Lifetouch would like to ensure that every family has the opportunity to remember this year's school memory by offering a discount on your child's school pictures. If you have any questions please contact Lifetouch Customer Support Team at (800)736-4753.
Referendum Updates
🚧 Vol. 5 Design and Construction Updates
WCSD Wants to Hear From You
Collecting Census Data for School Programming
If you are a Waunakee Community School District resident and have children (birth through 18 years of age ) not currently enrolled in our district, we would like to hear from you. The census is different from registration. Do not include currently enrolled WCSD students. The benefit to you is that if you fill out the census, you are in our system and we are able to contact you with information appropriate for the age of your child(ren).
It helps us plan our future enrollment in our district. It also allows us to provide you with information appropriate for your child.
Fill out form here: https://tinyurl.com/WCSDCensus2023
🖥️ Technology Tips for Parents/Guardians
Check out the Infinite Campus App with the latest updates and tips to help you navigate the app.
Missing School or Getting Picked up Early?
For your convenience, you can submit your attendance request via three convenient options:
Infinite Campus- click here to view instructions on how to submit a new absence request in the Parent Portal, view absence requests, and how to delete a request. For questions or help creating a Campus Parent account, please reach out to Julie Gengler, District Registrar, via email. You can also visit our school websites under the Family Tab/Attendance for more information.
Attendance Line has a 24/7 voicemail that you may use anytime. You may call the attendance line at (608)849-2065 press 1. Please clearly state/spell your child's name, reason for absence, your name and phone number.
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.
Adult Innovation Center Workshops
Waunakee Community School District is offering Community Education - Adult Classes. The classes that will be offered in November and December are Laser Cut Workshop - Autumn Decor, Holiday Gift Giving Workshop. Here's the link to the Community Education page of the district website. Once you are on the Community Education page, click on Innovation Center Classes. Make sure you check the flyers for more information.
Messages from our Health Office
7th Grade Immunization Requirement
Dear Families of 7th Grade Students,
Please click on the link for information regarding 7th Grade Immunization Requirements.
2023-2024 Lunch Menus
Middle School Menus.
Community Events and Fliers
School Transportation Information
Purchase Tickets and/or Passes to Athletic Activities
Please click on the link below for instructions on how to purchase passes and/or tickets to Waunakee Community High School's athletic activities. Communication Link
When to Keep Your Child Home From School
Please review the Health Guidelines for Attendance. If you have questions after reviewing the guidelines, please contact the Health Room Assistant at (608)849-2060
Past Weekly WaunaConnect Newsletters
Did you miss something? See past Family Newsletters here
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
Lynn Miller Administrative Assistant Attendance,
Attendance 608-849-2065, Select language, then press1 for wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Tammy Willborn, Health Assistant, tammywillborn@waunakee.k12.wi.us