October Edition - Week of 10/2/22 |
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MSCR After School Clubs and Sports Info
Hello MSCR families! My name is DeVonte Robinson, I am the site director and tutor coordinator here at Sennett. I met many families at our Back to School night and can't wait to meet so many more. We will push out information periodically throughout the year, however we also post updates on the Sennett Newsletter. I am available most of the time via phone 608-204-1948 or email dkrobinson@madison.k12.wi.us
I want to inform MSCR Families that currently MSCR does not offer transportation for after school programming. We are working to get this changed as soon as possible. At this time we ask for parents to pick up scholars at the end of program. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
MSCR Afterschool programming officially begins Monday, October 3rd.
MSCR Afterschool programming is from 2:45pm-5:00pm Monday-Thursday.
MSCR does not require any forms of payment.
MSCR is hiring! Please visit our website www.mscr.org for employment opportunities
Below is a list of clubs being offered during the month of October:
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Academic Support 6th Gr - Tuesday - Thursday 2:50-3:30pm
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Academic Support 7th Gr - Tuesday - Thursday 2:50-3:30pm
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Academic Support 8th Gr - Tuesday - Thursday 2:50-3:30
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Art Club - Thursday - 3:00-4:00pm
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AVID Club- Wednesdays - 3:00-4:00PM
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Back on Track - Tuesday - Thursday 3:00-4:00pm
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BEBSU - Thursday - 3:30-4:30pm
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Dance Team - Monday - Thursday 2:45-4:30pm
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FCS -Tuesday - Thursday (flex) 3:30-4:30pm
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Game Club - Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm
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GSA - Wednesday 2:50-3:30pm
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Juventud - Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:45-4:45pm
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Tennis Club - Wednesday 2:45-3:40pm
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Yearbook Club - Thursday 3:00-4:00pm
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Sennett PTO information
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The first PTO meeting of the year will take place on Zoom, Thursday, October 6, 7–8 pm. Join us to hear from school administrators about how the school year is going and what's new this year. Ask questions of school staff and families, and learn more about how the PTO supports our students, families and staff. All are welcome! Spanish translation will be provided. Please use this link to join the meeting: https://madison-k12-wi-us.zoom.us/j/98567397368
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Culver's Night on Tuesday, October 11, 5–8 pm. Skip the cooking and support Sennett by purchasing dinner or a treat from the Culver's at 4401 Cottage Grove Rd. The PTO will earn a portion of all sales from 5-8 p.m., whether you dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. Hope to see you there! Volunteers needed to help deliver orders in the restaurant and cars in the drive through. Shifts are 5-6:30pm and 6:30-8pm. Contact John Duncan at sennettpto@gmail.com if you would like to help.
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Join the PTO Board. We're always looking for parents or family members to join our board. The board meets online 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.
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Lifetouch Picture Packets/Proofs and
Retake Day - Friday, 10/21/22
Attention Families
Lifetouch pictures and proofs have arrived and were sent home with your student on Friday, 9/30.
If your student was absent on picture day or if you didn't like the original picture, please plan to have your student take their picture on Picture Retake Day - Friday, 10/21
Picture order forms are available in the Sennett Middle School Main office or you can order online at mylifetouch.com
If your student is having their picture retaken simply bring back the original picture package and hand it to the photographer.
If you did not order pictures yet and want to, you should use the picture code found on the student proof and order directly from the Lifetouch website (mylifetouch.com)
If you have any questions please feel free to all the Sennett Middle School Main Office at 608-204-1920
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Technology Updates
Greetings Sennett Families!
Here’s what you need to know about school technology this month:
- Chromebooks & chargers are used every day at Sennett- make sure your scholar(s) are bringing them back and forth to school
- Every student should have gotten a name label for their chromebook and their charger. It is a building expectation that these stay visible and on the chromebook & charger.
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We do offer overnight charging for chromebooks at Sennett- students can drop their chromebook off with Ms. Beckett at the end of the day, and pick it up the next morning.
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6th Grade REST Program
Attention 6th Grade Families,
Please take a minute to read through the attached information on the 6th grade REST Program.
Hard copies of the attached information and form was sent home with your student.
You only need to return the paper form if you DO NOT want your 6th grade student to participate in the REST screener.
If you have any questions, please contact Sennett School Guidance Counselor Greg Gard gjgard@madison.k12.wi.us
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Choir families are welcome and encouraged to come to the October 26th Choir Informance at Sennett.
You will get to watch a class and also hear us sing our performance music. Hope to see you there!
October 26 during class time.
- 6th Grade: 10:10-10:40
- 7th Grade: 11:25-11:55
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Updates from the Sennett Health Office
Covid Updates: This year we have Covid nurses at the district level to assist with Covid
Home tests are now accepted - both negative and positive tests
If a student is positive for Covid, isolate 5 days. Can return to school on day 6 if symptoms are improving and no fever (fever is 100.4 or above)/vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours AND wear a mask at school on days 6 to 10. If unable to wear a mask, they can return to school on day 11. No testing is needed for the return day.
If a student is symptomatic and has a negative rapid test, they can stay at school unless they have fever (100.4F or above) and/or vomiting and diarrhea. Students will mask if symptomatic. If symptomatic and do not test (refuse or unable), the student will need to go home for at least 24 hours.
Those exposed to COVID-19 should follow recommendations to wear a well-fitting mask x 10 days, get tested 5 days after last exposure, and monitor for symptoms for 10 days.
Covid testing will be in our buildings only 3 hours per day and only for students and staff. Sennett: M-F 12:15pm-3:15pm.
MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL:
We want to remind all parents that written parent and health care provider permission is required for any medication to be given at school. This includes all non-prescription medications.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but these policies were put into place to ensure the safety of all students.
Please see the Board of Education Medication policy # 4113 here
Parent and physician medication forms can be downloaded from the MMSD website here
You can also call the health office with any additional questions, concerns, or to obtain forms for medication at school. (608)204-2406
IMMUNIZATIONS
Immunizations help protect people from certain infectious diseases. Are your students up-to-date on their immunizations? We are in the process of calling families of students who need vaccines. Wisconsin required vaccines for Kindergarten to 5th grade can be found at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/library/p-02395.htm. Students will not be allowed to attend school starting October 14th if their immunizations are not complete. Students will not be allowed to return to school until they have either received the needed vaccines or until October 24.
Evan Castillo, RN-BSN
School Nurse
Sennett Middle School
Call/Text Google Voice #608-618-4535
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Advanced Learning
Dear Families,
I hope your school year is off to a great start!
MMSD’s Advanced Learning (AL) Department recognizes the need to support and develop strengths and talents of our students. Advanced Learning provides learning opportunities that broaden, deepen, and stretch beyond grade level expectations when students are ready for additional challenges. Students identified to receive these supports show high capabilities or the potential for high performance. Your Advanced Learning Specialist will reach out to gather more information about your student if school data sources indicate that Advanced Learning services and supports might be a good fit.
What do Advanced Learning programs and supports look like at my child’s school?
In middle school, the majority of advanced learning and talent development needs are met through differentiation and extension in the classroom.
Differentiation: tailoring classroom instruction to meet a student’s learning needs by adjusting what is learned and how it is learned (e.g. more challenging topics for similar tasks; more challenging tasks for same topic).
Extensions: changes or additions to learning opportunities. (e.g. going deeper into core- aligned content; small group work). Digital AL extensions are available through your student’s teacher in the areas of ELA, Humanities, Science and Math for 2022-23. These are also available on the MMSD website.
Talent development: differentiation and extensions provided with support to nurture more intense motivation and higher achievement. There will also be opportunities for students to stretch their skills through contests and writing projects throughout the year.
A smaller number of students have more intense needs that require additional supports that may include work with an AL Specialist, or even content area or grade level acceleration.
Join the Advanced Learning Advisory Committee (ALAC)
Our committee is open to all parents/guardians and staff. We value your support and feedback on the current plan, as well as future Advanced Learning plan development and programming. Meetings will be held quarterly during the 2022-2023 school year. Dates and locations will be posted on our website:https://advanced.madison.k12.wi.us/AL-Advisory.
Writing Enrichment Opportunities
Each Humanities class will receive a presentation that goes over the writing enrichment opportunities for the school year. They include NaNoWriMo, Greater Dane Writing Project (formerly Yahara), and Young Playwrights for Change. Students can sign up through Mrs. Jarvey. Please see the flier for more details.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions,
Have a great year!
Sincerely,
Carlie Jarvey
Advanced Learning Teacher
(608) 620-4038
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Attendance
To report an absence please call Sennett’s Attendance Line @ (608) 204-4020 or report the absence online on this website:
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New Foods 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.
Here is what you need to do:
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Create your account on School Café
- Log back in to your School Café account
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Access school menus, account balance, payment options and the free and reduced lunch application
If you haven't done so already, please log in and create an account or apply for free/reduced lunch by October 14. If you need help please contact the Sennett Middle School Main Office at 608-204-1920
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Bus/Transportation Information
Transportation to and from school is provided by Madison Metro Transit. Please visit this Metro Transit website for routes specific to Sennett Students (scroll down to the bottom and click on Sennett Middle School)
Please reach out to the Sennett Middle School Main Office with any questions 608-204-1920 or sennett@madison.k12.wi.us
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Sennett Supply List
The Sennett School Supply List can be found HERE.
If you need help obtaining supplies for your student please call the Sennett Middle School Main Office at 608-204-1920 to reach out to the Sennett Middle School Support Staff.
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Do you need an ASL Interpreter??
"ASL Interpreters are available for all school activities. Please contact eareagan@madison.k12.wi.us to request ASL interpreting services."
Thank you
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Sennett Middle School
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
608-204-1920 | sennett.madison.k12.wi.us
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