Webster Weekly News

January 13-17, 2025

SAFETY PATROL UPDATE

It has been recommended that our Safety Patrollers not enter the path of vehicular traffic while helping to cross our students. This is a change for us. We have held a training meeting and instructed them to hold students at the sidewalk until they see that it is safe for them to cross, then step into the curb area and let them cross. This is also a great time to remind all of our drivers to go slow and be cautious in school zones.

Thank you for your help and support in getting our students to school and home safely.

WEBSTER ELEMENTARY PTO’S CHEESE & FUDGE FUNDRAISER DUE

*Return Order Form & Money to School: No later than January 17th

*Product Pick-Up Date: February 7th in the Webster School Cafeteria from 3pm-5pm

*Please review the important information below:

•Fill out order forms completely and use the collection envelope.

•Re-check the order form to make sure the money collected is correct.

•All cash must be in the exact amount only. Please do not add sales tax. Any overpayment of $5 or less will be considered a donation to the PTO.

•Make checks payable to: Webster PTO

•Order forms submitted after January 17th will not be accepted.

Thank you in advance for your participation and help in raising these funds! As an extra incentive, any students that participate in this fundraiser will get their name entered into a drawing for the chance to win a Webster Wildcat Gift Basket! Please contact the Webster PTO with any questions or concerns. Sincerely,
The Webster PTO
websterpto1@gmail.com

REFERENDUM TOWN HALL MEETING

WUSD to host town hall meeting, discuss referendum

The community is invited to attend the next "Briefings" with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jarred Burke on Monday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library. During this town hall-style meeting, attendees will learn about issues relevant today to the Watertown Unified School District, including the upcoming April 1, 2025 school referendum.

According to Dr. Burke, the need for the referendum stems from the continued rising cost of goods and services that support the district's daily operations. In addition, the district's budget shortfall has been intensified by inadequate funding from the State of Wisconsin over the last decade. "The district continues to strive toward a balanced budget, and has deferred maintenance, ongoing staff development, and needed advancement and changes in curriculum," he said.

If the referendum is approved by voters, the WUSD will use these operational funds to increase school safety, retain and attract top talent, protect our high-quality programs and services, and to expand learning opportunities for its students.

In addition to the referendum, topics that will be discussed at next Monday's meeting include the district's new Strategic Plan, long range facilities planning, the importance of partnerships with local businesses and civic groups, and district celebrations. Questions and feedback from attendees will be welcome.

For more information, contact Melissa Lampe, WUSD communications specialist, at lampem@mywusd.org or call (920) 262-1460. Additional referendum information is available on the district's website at bit.ly/wusdreferendum2025.

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ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE FOR CURRENT 4K STUDENTS GOING INTO 5K

We are beginning our process for 5-Year-Old Kindergarten (5K) enrollment for the Watertown Unified School District. At this time we would like to know your plans for your child that is currently in 4-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K).
We request that a parent in the primary family complete the KG Preference Selection in Skyward Family Access by February 7, 2025. Login to Skyward Family Access and click on "KG Preference Selection" in the left menu bar. Then click the name of your K4 student in the pop-up window. There are three steps in the KG Preference Selection:

1) Verify Student/Family Information

2) KG Preference

3) Complete/Submit the form

Follow the instructions to click the button at the bottom of each screen to "Complete the current step and move on to the next step." You must complete all steps in order to submit your KG Preferences.

Please note, you do NOT have to re-enroll your child into the Watertown Unified School District. Following the above directions will ensure that your preferences for 5K are recorded.

INFORMATION REGARDING 2025-2026 4-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT AND 5-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT (for students NOT in the WUSD 4K Program) WILL BE SENT OUT SOON.