Sennett PTO information

SAVE THE DATE! 

• We will be hosting a share night at Culver's on Cottage Grove Road on Tuesday, January 30th. We will be sending out a Signup Genius for volunteers to help at the event once it gets closer, and we hope you can join us for dinner or a treat! The PTO will earn a portion of all sales from 5-8pm, whether you dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru.

• The next PTO meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 7th, 6-7 pm online. We will send out a link to join us virtually once the date gets closer. All are welcome! Spanish interpretation will be provided.

- Thank You to everyone who donated food items for our staff lasagna lunch for staff on Tuesday, Dec. 19th! There were so many yummy treats, it was a great way to send our staff off for winter break.

- Join the PTO Board. We're always looking for parents or family members to join our board. The board meets monthly, about a week before the full PTO meeting, and we'd love to have your voice at the table. If interested, contact us using the information below.

- Contact the PTO with your questions, ideas and suggestions at sennettpto@gmail.com — or join the Sennett Middle School PTO Facebook group.

MSCR After School Clubs and Sports INFO

Hello Sennett MSCR Families,

Update with MSCR & New school time policy:

MSCR sports and programming will continue the original schedule placed for the remainder of the school year. Programming will continue to end at 6pm. MSCR Sports Games will continue to begin at 5:30pm and end at 6:30pm. 

Ski club participants:

Below are the trip dates for the year:

Thursday Jan 25. (no school on Friday)  going to Cascade Mountain 

Saturday Feb 3. going to Tyrol Basin 

Friday  Feb 23.  Going to Tyrol Basin 

Please look out for additional information and announcements from Ms. Ames!

Boys Basketball will begin next week Monday 01/08. Practices will be every Mon, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30pm-6pm. A game schedule will be released once it has been made official. Sennett will have 2 teams of 7th and 8th graders. We will not have a 6th grade team this year. However, 6th graders can come to tryouts held on the week of the 8th for placement on a team. 

Is your scholar new to MSCR?

Students and families will receive a mandatory google form that needs to be filled out and turned into Mr. Robinson. If your student is interested in a sport please fill out the following intake form and the google form that will be sent out after your student attends a meeting/practice.  

Updated Club List:

Art Club: Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:30pm

AVID Homework Club: Tuesdays 4;30-5:30

BSU: Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm 

Boys Basketball: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30pm-6pm

Boardgaming Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm

Cheer: Mondays 3:00pm-5:00pm,  Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm

FCS Club: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm

GSA Club: Mondays 4:00pm-5:00pm

Guitar Club: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm

Math Club: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8am-9am

Juventud: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm

Lego Club: Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm

Spanish Language Club: Mondays and Thursdays 8:00am-8:50am

Tutoring Club: Mondays, 2:50pm-4:30pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:30pm-5:10pm

Winter Cross Country: Mondays 2:50pm-4:00pm

All clubs will meet in the cafeteria after school!

There is no available transportation for afterschool, so please set up a way home for students.

Please contact Mr. Robinson (dkrobinson@madison.k12.wi.us ) or Ms. Grethe (meblum1@madison.k12.wi.us)  if you have any questions.**

Thank you!

Notes from the FCS Room

Sending a Huge Thank you to the Huesca Cimino and Kaufman Families for donations to the FCS room. We were gifted felt to help with our Kindergarten Monster project and Quilt starters for machine sewing with the 8th grade students. 

We are still in need of thread in any colors.  

Contact Mrs. Kanvik at hkanvik@madison.k12.wi.us with questions or to arrange donations. 

Attention 8th-grade students applying for High School AVID!



The application window for 9th grade AVID is open. All applications are due by January 26th. Eligible students will receive a presentation on January 9th. Please contact Anna Oriedo (aoriedo@madison.k12.wi.us) with questions.

 Attention Parents, Students, and Music Enthusiasts! 



We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 6th Grade Band, Choir, and Orchestra Concert, showcasing the incredible talent of our budding musicians! 

 Date: January 18th, 2024

 Time: 6:00 PM

 Location: Sennett Gym



Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious melodies and skilled performances of our dedicated 6th-grade musicians. This free concert is the culmination of months of hard work, practice, and musical exploration, and we are excited to share the fruits of their labor with you.

Sennett Health Office - Donations Needed

The Sennett Health Office is looking for donations of Leggings/Pants for Students. If you have anything you can donate please bring it to the Sennett Middle School Main Office. Thank you for your support.

NO SCHOOL DAYS

IN JANUARY

Monday, 1/15/24 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day NO SCHOOL



Friday, 1/26/24 - Staff Only Day NO SCHOOL

Congratulations to the 7th Gr Homerooms!

The Sennett 7th Gr Homerooms had a Penny War to raise funds for our upcoming Upham Woods Trip. The students raised a total of $1,047.00!!



Winter Weather Information

Winter is coming, and when weather is severe, we want you to know how we will make decisions about closing any in-person programming in MMSD buildings. We follow a set of guidelines to make decisions about whether school will be open or closed.

The district must make a decision that is the best for all students. We realize, at times, our decisions may not fit with individual circumstances. Therefore, we encourage and strongly support families in making the decision that is best for the health and safety of their child(ren). 

Learn More Here

NEW This Year: Adjusting How Students Learn During Winter Weather

“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things; just look what they can do when they stick together.” Vesta M. Kelly

As we get closer to colder temperatures, snow, and ice, we want to ensure that your student's learning remains uninterrupted even during a school closure due to inclement weather. We have traditionally enjoyed "snow days" when schools were closed for these reasons. However, we are implementing new strategies to enable continual learning during such closures this year.

On days when we do not have advanced notice of inclement weather, such as an unpredicted snow storm, we will continue to observe traditional snow days, allowing students and families to enjoy the unexpected break. We have three instructional snow days built into our district calendar this school year. 

However, in cases where we do have advance notice of inclement weather, we are committed to ensuring that learning continues outside the classroom. We are preparing for this new way of working over winter break, in the event weather impacts us in early January.

• For 4K through 5th-grade students, packets will go home prior to winter break. Each instructional packet carries the potential to spark learning and ignite the imagination and knowledge of our students. These packets should be completed only if a snow day is called immediately after winter break and we decide to continue with learning for that day.

• For students in grades 6 through 12, learning activities will be provided through Google Classroom to be completed and submitted to their teacher digitally. We understand that some families might need access to the internet and to support them, please know that we have hotspots that students may check out if needed. These hotspots are available through your school library. 

While we hope such closures will be rare, this proactive approach will help maintain educational continuity for all of our students.

We understand the importance of consistent learning and academic progress and are committed to working with you to minimize any disruptions caused by inclement weather. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we strive to provide your student with the best possible educational experience.

Sincerely,

Cindy Green

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning

Madison Metropolitan School District 

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

The Sennett Student Services team is once again coordinating the Family Support Program, which supports our Sennett families who need help accessing basic needs. Those wishing to support the program can purchase gift cards in $15, $20, and $25 amounts to grocery stores like Woodman's, Walmart, Metro Market; as well as gas stations like Kwik Trip. These gift cards are collected and delivered to families in need during the year and over school breaks. If you'd like to donate this year, you can drop off gift cards at Sennett Middle School, or contact Nicky Najacht at nnajacht@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-1929 for more information.

We appreciate your generosity!

COURSE REGISTRATION TIMELINE FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Important dates for 8th grade students and their families:

• January 4th: La Follette school counselors meet with 8th graders at Sennett Middle School (during period 1 and period 2). Students will recieve their La Follette Course Card - Due

• January 9th: La Follette Incoming 9th Gr Night - Virtual Meeting (6:00-7:45PM) Virtual

• Week of January 22: Current eighth-grade students enter course selections into Xello; students must have their completed La Follette course offering card - signed by a parent/guardian - and their Chromebook.

The Campus Parent app is a confidential and secure app where you can get current information about your student such as:

• Accessing student grades
• Review attendance and absences
• Seeing assignments due or upcoming exams
• Pay student fees
• See student schedules
• Transportation information

Download the Campus Parent app today by searching "Campus Parent" in the App Store or Google Play. Learn more about the app's features on our website.

For help setting up and using the app: contact Ashley Foxborn

For username and password: use the help link and fill out the form (it will send an email immediately) or contact Liz Reagan or Melea Richardson

School Lunch: Accessing Meal Balances on School Cafe

Dear Sennett Families,

As we settle into a new school year, we want to remind you of resources to access and maintain your student’s meal balances. MMSD utilizes School Café to connect families with all Foods and Nutrition related information, including access to school menus, payment options and the free and reduced lunch application.

In addition to paying previous meal balances, School Cafe also allows families to proactively deposit funds into your student’s account. As a reminder, costs are published on the Foods and Nutrition website annually:

• Breakfast: $1.60 in elementary schools, $1.85 in middle and high schools.
• Lunch: $2.95 in elementary schools, $3.35 in middle schools, and $4.15 high schools
• Reduced price is $0.40 for lunch in all grade levels. Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls within the limits on the Federal Income Chart.

Once you have created or logged into your School Cafe account, click “make a payment” to pay fees or deposit funds via credit card or bank account information. Alternatively, you can send a check or cash ($50 limit) with your student to school, where they can add funds to their account with the food service staff. Students can take the check or cash to the point-of-sale station in the cafeteria and it can be deposited on their account when they purchase a meal or they can just take cash or check to the point-of-sale station to deposit the funds. 

Please note, we serve meals to students at school regardless of their balance, in order to support equitable access to full, nutritious meals for all scholars. A la carte purchases, including milk, are only allowable with a positive fund balance or cash.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or MMSD Foods and Nutrition staff at studentfees@madison.k12.wi.us.

Thank you, 

Sarah Fink & Dominic Maurice

Social Workers

Free & Reduced Meal Program

What is the Free & Reduced Meal Program?

The National School Lunch/Breakfast Program is a federally subsidized program that is designed to help eligible children receive complete, nutritious meals at reduced or no cost. Families that qualify for free or reduced priced meals can confidentially participate in both the USDA Lunch and Breakfast Programs at their schools. Each school year, a new application needs to be filled out and only 1 application per family is necessary.

New Food And Nutrition, Free and Reduced Meals System

MMSD is using the service School Café to connect families to MMSD School Nutrition. Creating an account is quick and easy and will offer access to school menus, account balance, payment options, and the ability to apply and see the status of your free and reduced lunch application.

• Create your account on School Café. You will need your students school ID number to create an account. Please reach out to you school for this information if you are unable to locate it.

• Log back in to your School Café account

• Click the Free and Reduced Lunch application link in your School Café account 

REGISTER NOW

Please visit the MMSD Food and Nutrition Website for additional information and instructions

MMSD Food & Nutrition Website

Sennett Spirit Wear Store

You may order Sennett Spirit Wear to show your Sennett pride at https://www.sennettspiritwear.com/.The items in this store will be available all school year and we will announce promotions on items every couple of months! 

New Online Work Permit Application

The Department of Workforce Development has implemented a NEW online Work Permit Application.

If your student is in need of a work permit everything can be done online. Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.

Please follow the instructions linked below. 

Online Work Permit Instructions 

Any questions can be directed to workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov.