December Edition - Week of 12/4/22 |
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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. We will push out information periodically throughout the year, however we also post updates in 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. The city bus is also an option we strongly recommend. MSCR does provide 2-ride bus passes. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
MSCR Afterschool programming is from 2:45pm-5:00pm Monday-Thursday. MSCR does not require any forms of payment.
Below is a list of clubs being offered during the month of December:
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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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Anime Club - Monday 2:30-4:00PM
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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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Lego Club - Tuesday & Thursday 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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Yearbook Club - Thursday 3:00-4:00pm
Here is some important dates for December please read below
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12/10- Co-ed Volleyball Tournament at La Follette High School @ 9am
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12/13- Boys Basketball Begins
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12/15- Last day of MSCR before Winter break
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Sennett PTO information
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The December PTO meeting will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, December 6, 7–8 pm. School staff will be giving an update on school news, upcoming events and more. Plus, we'll have news from the PTO, a guest speaker joining us to talk about STEM Programs at Sennett next year, and time for Q&A. All are welcome! Spanish interpretation will be provided. Please use this link to join the meeting: https://madison-k12-wi-us.zoom.us/j/98567397368
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Sennett PTO Board. Sennett PTO is looking for board members that would be willing to help organize events and help the PTO support the Sennett Community. I you are interested in joining the PTO Board or would just like to get back, please feel free to contact the us at sennettpto@gmail.com.
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THANK YOU
to the Sennett PTO and all the Sennett Families who donated items for the staff breakfast on 11/18
THANK YOU to the anonymous donor of pizza for the entire staff on 11/18
All of this generosity made Sennett Staff feel greatly appreciated!
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Save the Date!
Sennett
Winter Social
Thursday, 12/15 - 4:30-5:45PM
Check your email for the information flyer next week
See you there!
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Congratulations to our Quarter 1 Award Winners!!
Click the links below to see a list of winners.
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WINTER WISHES PROGRAM
Families in need: If your family is interested in receiving support for holiday gifts specifically, the Empty Stocking Club is accepting applications in November for the gift distribution on December 14-15 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Please visit this site to apply and for more information:
The deadline to submit an application is December 7.
We also have a partnership with Toys for Tots/Santas Without Chimneys. Please fill out this form if you are interested in receiving toys for your children during the holidays. This will be on a first come first serve basis.
Another opportunity to give back!
For families who wish to give, we are asking for donations of gift cards in $15, $20, and $25 denominations to grocery stores such as Woodman's,Pick N' Save, Kwik Trip, as well as larger retailers such as Walmart or Target. Gift cards to gas stations such as Kwik Trip are also appreciated. Donations can be brought to your schools' main office and will be distributed to families when they are in need.
If your family is in need of support, please reach out to your student services contact at:
Thank you for your flexibility and support
You can also call United Way by dialing “211” to find out about programs available.
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Sennett Lost and Found
The Lost and Found at Sennett is overflowing with items.
If your student lost anything please encourage them to check the lost and found table in front of the Main Office.
All items remaining after 12/20/22 will be donated.
Thank you
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7th Grade Futurequest Field Trip
On Tuesday, November 29th, the Sennett MS 7th-graders attended Futurequest at the Alliant Center. Students prepared for this field trip in their Monday CCCR classes for 6 weeks. Students used the program XELLO to take a variety of surveys on their Interests, Skills, and Career Choices. Then the computer suggested to them 2-3 Career Clusters for consideration and a list of specific jobs to research. Many of these clusters and careers were represented at FutureQuest. FQ is an extra-large Career fair where kids can explore all kinds of jobs and job experiences. Our Sennett kids represented us well and seem well-prepared to enjoy all that FutureQuest had to offer. Ask your student what experiences they had and enjoyed. And--ask them to see their packet of prep work!
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CCCR UPDATES
(Career Community and College Ready)
Sennett Families-
Please click on this link to access a short slideshow on what our 6th, 7th and 8th graders are doing in their Monday CCCR classes. These occur a couple of times a month during our Monday afternoon homeroom time. CCCR stands for being Career Community and College ready - that is our goal for all Sennett students.
Questions or Comments? Contact - Beth Hawker
608.204.1966 Text to (608) 620-3459
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Winter Break
NO SCHOOL
Wed. 12/21/22 - Tues., 1/3/23
School Resumes on 1/4/23
Enjoy your time off!
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Sennett Health Office
Donations Needed
The Sennett Health Office is looking for clothing donations for the colder months. Specifically, we are in need of hoodies, sweatshirts and jackets. Larger sizes are preferred.
If you are able to donate the clothing will be put to great use.
Donation can be brought to the Sennett Middle School Main Office. Thank you!
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2022-2023 Yearbook
Still Time To Order
If you haven't purchased a yearbook yet for this school year it is not too late! The cost is $15.00 and they will be delivered and handed out at the end of the school year.
There are 2 ways to order a yearbook:
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In Office: Just have your student bring $15 cash or check to the Sennett Middle School Main Office
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Online: Email the Sennett Middle School Main Office at sennett@madison.k12.wi.us and we will add the yearbook fee to your student account. You can then log on to Infinite Campus and pay online.
If you are unsure if you already purchased a yearbook for the year please email the Sennett Office at sennett@madison.k12.wi.us and we can look up that information for you.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
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Quarter 2 Syllabi
Hi families -
We are excited to be sharing with you our Quarter 2 Syllabi (course plans) for each class.
This is the place where you can find all the big information you might need about your children's classes - expectations, grading systems, standards they are working on, skills they will be practicing, and a general timeline for it all. Hopefully, this will help give you the information you may need to ask pointed questions to your adolescents who may respond to the question, "What did you learn today?" with the answer, "I don't know" or "Nothing."
Teachers have collaborated to break down the learning into chunks that are accessible to your kiddos and outlined the learning plan in a way that families can access. Your students should be able to share their progress toward meeting the standards addressed during the quarter; they work on them every day.
Here's hoping this will help us to continue to build strong connections between home and school and help you feel informed about your children's learning!
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Quarter 2 Progress Grades Available in Infinite Campus
Quarter 2 Progress grades are now available to view in Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Here are instructions on how to view reports in Parent Portal.
If you have any questions or need help please contact the Sennett Middle School Main Office at sennett@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-1920
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Upcoming Music Concerts
Please join us at our upcoming Choir Concert featuring our 7th Grade Choir and the La Follette Choirs.
7th Grade Choir Concert with LaFollette Choirs
December 7th
7:00pm (students report at 6:30)
LaFollette High School Auditorium
Free to everyone
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Sennett Winter Orchestra Concert
7th and 8th grade Orchestras
Thursday, December 8th 6pm
LaFollette High School auditorium
Attention 7th and 8th grade orchestra families! We are thrilled to welcome you to the winter orchestra performance featuring the 7th and 8th grade orchestras.
Students should arrive by 5:30pm.. Performers please wear white on top and black on bottom where possible. When in doubt, look nice! Please enter LHS using the F wing door or “Activities” entrance. Contact Ms. Ness with questions or concerns. Hope to see you there!
Sennett Winter Band Concert
7th and 8th grade Band
Thursday, December 15th 6pm
LaFollette High School auditorium
Attention 7th and 8th grade band families! We are thrilled to welcome you to the winter band performance featuring 7th and 8th grade band.
Students should arrive by 5:30pm. Performers please wear white on top and black on bottom where possible. When in doubt, look nice! Please enter LHS using the F wing door or “Activities” entrance. Attendance is mandatory for students. Contact Mr. Frederick with questions or concerns. Hope to see you there!
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Attendance Reminders
Parents/Guardians - please remember if your student is going to be absent for any reason, please call the Sennett Middle School Attendance line 608-204-4020 or submit the absence via the website below.
Thank you for your help in this important step.
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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. If you need help please contact the Sennett Middle School Main Office at 608-204-1920
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Dane County Humane Society Camp Pawprint
DCHS hosts Camp Pawprint throughout the year, including Summer Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and Day Camps. Children ages 7 - 12 enjoy animal-related lessons, interacting with a variety of animals, completing service projects and having fun with other animal lovers.
Camp Pawprint-Fall and Winter Day Camp
DCHS will be hosting camps during school days off to keep your child learning while they are not in school. All Day Camps will include a tour of the shelter, interacting with DCHS education animals, a service project for DCHS, a craft project, and either an educational lesson or a visit from a guest speaker. Since we'll have different projects and speakers, each Day Camp will be a little different! This camp is recommended for children ages 7-12 (the November 18th camp is open to kids up to 14).
Schedule and Fees
Campers can be dropped off between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. Regular camp runs until 3:30 pm, with aftercare available until 5:00 pm for an additional fee.
Day Camp (8:30 am - 3:30 pm): $70
Day Camp + Aftercare (8:30 pm - 5:00 pm): $85
- Friday, November 18th Open to kids ages 7-14!
- Monday, December 5th
- Wednesday, December 21st
- Thursday, December 22nd
- Friday, December 23rd
- Monday, January 2nd
- Tuesday, January 3rd
- Monday, January 16th
- Friday, January 20th
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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)
Families - please be aware, if there is an issue with a Metro Bus (bus breaks down or has a mechanical issue) Metro Transit will always send another bus to the scene to take the kids home. Remind your students they should wait until the new bus arrives. They do not need to walk home. Metro Transit has assured us they send another bus as soon as possible but there may be delays based on bus availability. Thank you
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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