December 17, 2019 | Vol. 19 Mequon-Thiensville School District Newsletter
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ļ»æFacilities Planning Update
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A recent community-wide survey found that stakeholders generally are well informed of the district's facility needs and support moving soon to address those needs.
The survey, which was open November 19 through December 4, asked participants to review the district's facility needs and provide their input on how those needs should be best addressed.
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Mequon-Thiensville Schools to Add Second School Resource Officer
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The City of Mequon, Village of Thiensville, and Mequon-Thiensville School District have announced a new collaborative agreement to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and school-aged children throughout the community.
The agreement adds a second school resource officer to serve and support students in the communities of Mequon and Thiensville.
We look forward to having a second resource officer in place within the next few months!
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2020-2021 School Calendars Approvedļ»æ
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The 2020-2021 school calendars have been approved by the board of education!
New this year is the addition of three early release days to the middle school schedule. These days are noted on the Grades K4-8 school calendar.
These days are scheduled in part to give middle school teachers a bit of extra time for professional learning and end-of-trimester record keeping.
Ready to plan out your year? Click the link to download printable PDF versions of the 2020-2021 school calendars.
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4K Pre-Registration Goes Online!
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In the past, we have held a designated pre-registration day for four-year-old kindergarten. The purpose of the day, which was typically held in February, was to get a good idea of 4K enrollment projections in order to develop class rosters and determine staffing. Families would also indicate their morning or afternoon class preference, and pick up some useful information.
New this year: Families will not be asked to attend a pre-registration day! Instead, we will provide an online pre-registration
window
for 4K and new-to-MTSD 5K families.
The pre-registration window will open on February 15, 2020 and close on April 15, 2020.
Watch for more information this January!
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MTSD Board of Education Legislative Committee Update
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The Legislative Committee of the MTSD Board of Education meets monthly to review pending legislation and continue the development of the boardās Legislative Platform, launched in the 2018-19 school year.
The Legislative Committee processes and platform:
- Codifies the boardās position on topics likely to be impacted by legislation, providing a nimbler way to respond to and advocate for legislation.
- Keeps the board informed about relevant legislation and topics.
- Allows the board to communicate the value the Mequon-Thiensville community places on education and our schools to our legislators.
The committee's platform and newly revamped committee process allows MTSD to be proactive in supporting bills or advocating for topics in the legislature. For example, its position on social-emotional learning & support allows it to advocate for a variety of proposed bills on funding and collaboration with community-based experts to enhance the social-emotional well-being of students.
The committee is continually adding new topics to the platform.
Everyone is welcome to leave comments, suggestions and questions for the legislative committee on a webform located on the Community Leadership pages of the website.
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Homestead Principal Search Update
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During the past few weeks, Homesteadās students, staff members, and families have been busy helping with the first steps in the selection process for the schoolās next principal.
All high school staff members were invited to participate in a survey to help identify Homesteadās strengths, attributes, and challenges. Homestead staff members and parents, along with students in grades 9-11, were also offered the opportunity to share similar feedback through focus groups.
The feedback from the focus groups and survey was used to develop a leadership profile that will inform our search. Working with a school leader search agency, School Exec Connect, applications will be accepted through January 17, 2020.
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School Volunteer Photography Reminder
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In keeping with federal privacy laws, we ask that school visitors and volunteers refrain from taking any photographs, videos, or audio recordings while on the premises during the school day. Please contact your child's principal with questions.
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Winter Break
December 23, 2019 - January 1, 2020
School Resumes
Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020
NO SCHOOL - Students & Staff (MLK Jr. Day)
Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Online 4K Pre-Registration
February 15-April 15, 2020
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Mequon-Thiensville School District | 262-238-8500 | 5000 W. Mequon Road Mequon, WI www.mtsd.k12.wi.us
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