Sennett Signal
The Family Newsletter for Ray F. Sennett Middle School
April Edition - Week of 4/3/22
Contact Information

Daniel Kigeya., Principal

Matt Inda., Asst. Principal
Sennett Main Office
Hours: Mon - Friday
7:15am-3:30pm

608-204-1920
sennett@madison.k12.wi.us


Important Dates:

  • Mon. 3/28 - Fri. 4/1- NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

  • Mon. 4/4- School Resumes

  • Mon. 4/4 - Beginning of 4th Quarter

  • Wed. 4/6 - April PTO Meeting 7PM




School Hours

Mondays - 7:33am-1:45pm
Tues-Fri - 7:33am-2:45pm

Click Here for the
April Lunch Menu

Sennett Guardians/Families, 

Welcome back from Spring Break! This week starts 4th quarter and we are excited for this last push of the school year. As we return from break there are some changes we expect. 

April 15th, Superintendent Jenkins will make an announcement on the Masking Indoor policy.

With COVID rates having moved into a more manageable rate, we will be adjusting from 2 Lunch spaces down to 1 lunch space.  


Lunch/Recess Adjustment (Starts Tuesday, 04/05) 

  • During lunch ALL grade levels will enter through the cafe and take their lunch there. (students w/ passes will be permitted to eat where pass says) 
  • Scholars will remain in the lunchroom for at least 10 minutes.
  • SLC staff support remains the same 
  • Last ten minutes of lunch students MUST leave lunchroom to allow Food Service time to prep for next group
Safety
  • We need to continue with our safety planning for scholars. 
  • With spring here, inclement weather planning/prep becomes more of a priority. So, we will be practicing drills to ensure readiness
  • Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Title IX training for students will also be prioritized 


Sincerely,


Dan K



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MSCR After School Program

Hello Sennett MSCR Families, 

Welcome back from Spring Break!!! MSCR After School is a place where we support and connect with students academically and recreationally. We will provide 45 minutes of academic support daily, on top of having fun and building strong and lasting relationships. We are here to support and help our scholars thrive in their future endeavors.
 
We are happy to announce the return of Ms.Nese, our after school Director and tutor coordinator.
 
These are some the clubs we will be continuing in April:
 
6th Grade Homework Club Rm 154
7th Grade Homework Club Health Rm
8th Grade Homework Club Rm 119
ASL Club Rm 120
Avid Support Club Rm 118
Art Club Rm 101
Bike Equity Rm 118
Black Excellence within Black Student Union (BEBSU) Rm 150
FCS Club (Family & Consumer Science) Rm 120
GSA (Gay & Straight Alliance) Rm 151
JUVENTUD Rm 149
Sennett Dance Team
Sennett Newspaper club “The Star”
Winter running club
 
We have some additional clubs starting this month.
 
EMPOWER girls group! Begins 04/04/2022
Soccer Club Begins TBD (Weather permitted start date)
 
Parents please call the MSCR cell phone if we are not in our offices. 608-220-8573


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AFTER-SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
 
FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN THE MCFARLAND, SOUTH MADISON AREA, AND FAR EAST SIDE AREA:
 
MSCR can now provide limited transportation to students who live in these areas. Badger Bus will provide vans for transportation after school. We ask that if you are available to pick up your student after school, that you please continue doing so. This offer is to benefit families that want their students to participate in MSCR activities, but due to lack of transportation are unable. If you believe your scholar qualifies for this offer please contact us. Availability is very limited and will only be offered to the first 25 families that qualify. As of this time, this is the best we can do; if your student does not qualify and they decide to continue attending MSCR, they will still need transportation home. Please contact the MSCR Site Director for more information.
 
Some vital information to share with parents:
Clubs are FREE!
No need to sign up for any of these clubs.
MSCR at Sennett is a drop-in program (No payments, registration, etc.)
Snacks are provided for students every day.
MSCR is open to all races, gender, religions, etc and middle school students.
MSCR program ends at 5:00 pm Mon-Thursday.
There will be absolutely NO MSCR program on Fridays
ALL Scholars must attend Academic Support Club for 45 minutes before attending any other clubs offered daily.
 
Any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact the Interim Site Director info below:
 
DeVonte Robinson (Coach Robinson)
MSCR After School Interim Site Director
dkrobinson@madison.k12.wi.us Office Phone: 608-204-1948 Room: 115B

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April MSCR Clubs and Sports

Click on THIS LINK for a daily listing of clubs and sports


Sennett PTO News


  • Our Just Coffee fundraiser starts this month! Be on the lookout for information and order forms on our Facebook page and via school email. We're hoping to have coffee in your hands by Mother's Day on May 8 but will keep you posted as we move through the month. 

  • Teacher Requests. We've been pleased to requests from teachers in the past few weeks, including the purchase of calculators (both regular and scientific) for Math 6 and 8th grade DLI math classes; stress ball stars for all students on behalf of the Sennett Student Council; 200 pairs of earbuds for Forward Testing and other learning activities; and reimbursement for a movie and hot chocolate for World Culture and Spanish classes that celebrated the Colombian holiday Carnival in early March.

  • Staff Appreciation Lunch. The PTO will sponsor a staff appreciation lunch for our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, on Thursday, May 5. The PTO will be purchasing the main course and will be asking families to donate sides, desserts and drinks. More information to come!

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2022-2023 Encore Choices

Attention parents of 6th and 7th graders:

It's almost time for students to select their Encore classes for the 2022-23 school year.  

  • Choice #1- World Language- French, American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish (not for DLI students) or No world language

  • Choice #2- Music- general music, choir, band or orchestra

  • All students are required to take the following classes: phy ed health/wellness, a music class, and art OR family consumer science. World language is not a requirement.

Students will complete an Encore Choice Form during homeroom April 4-8 and are directed to go over their selections with a parent/guardian. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Najacht (school counselor) at 204-1929 or nnajacht@madison.k12.wi.us.


MSCR Summer 2022 Program Guide
and Camps


Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is excited to release the Summer 2022 Program Guide. The Summer Program Guide is filled with a variety of activities for all ages, such as arts and enrichment, boating, camps, fitness, paddling, sports, adapted recreation, swimming, and tennis. Registration begins Monday, March 14, at 8 a.m. for MMSD residents; and Monday, March 28 at 8 a.m. for non-residents. 

Families can find the Camps Booklet in the center of the guide. Choose from a variety of camp options including Kids Kamp, Camp Tall Oaks, Creative You, Middle School on the Move, Soccer and many more! Camps serve children age 3 through grade 9. Fee assistance is available. A Spanish version of the guide is available at mscr.org. 

Please visit mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information.

Coming Soon: MMSD Summer Arts Academy

MMSD K-12 students can access and gain exposure to a wide, vibrant range of out-of-the-ordinary arts experiences this summer! Community Arts groups, Teaching Artists, and MMSD staff are joining in this unique opportunity to create and lead Arts experiences for our students. This isn’t a standalone program - our goal is to encourage and build kids’ continued engagement and enrollment in the arts into the coming school year.

Opportunities in Music, Theatre, Dance, and Visual Art are in the works, with committed involvement from Overture Center for the Arts, Black Star Drumline, Madison Children’s Museum, and others. We will also have exciting options in active development with other arts organizations, as well as individual teachers and teaching artists from around the city, and far and wide!

Running in partnership with MMSD Summer Semester and MSCR’s offerings, MMSD’s Summer Arts Academy programming is geared toward self-expression, self-identity, and growing students' interests in arts experiences. The Academy will offer unique, inspiring learning opportunities, and provide improved access by ensuring all of our programming and transportation is free of charge for registered students.

More details are coming soon, and registration will be available for families as early as April 4, 2022. You don’t want to miss out!



Sennett Virtual Job Fair

We're currently in the works for a summer job fair specifically for 8th graders who are looking for a job this summer.

This event will be held during an evening in early May and will be virtual so students and families from across MMSD can participate. You’ll be able to meet with representatives from at least 6 Madison Area businesses/organizations who have employment opportunities for students as young as 14 years old.

Stay tuned for updates regarding this event in the coming weeks, and if you want to make sure you don’t miss anything, please check back on the Sennett MSCR website regularly.

We hope to see you there! Please contact Ms. Nese or Mr. Robinson with any further questions or concerns @ 608-204-1948
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Forward Exam

Each year, Wisconsin students in grades 3-8, and 10, participate in the state’s Forward Exam. Schools across the state must select a date from March 21 through April 29, 2022 to give the test. Our school is scheduled to take the Forward Exam in sections on a variety of days starting the week of 3/21 and during the first two weeks back from spring break.

The Forward Exam measures knowledge and skills students should have for their grade level. The Exam tests students in the areas of English language arts (ELA); mathematics in grades 3-8; science in grades 4 and 8; and social studies in grades 4, 8, and 10. One or more subtests may be administered daily during our selected time frame. The results of these tests will be used to help school staff make determinations regarding curriculum, placement, and services to best support students.

Student performance on the assessment will not affect their grades. Please encourage students to take the test seriously, do the best they can, get a good night’s rest prior to the exam, and eat breakfast at school (remember, it’s free this year for all students). Students not in school on testing days will be scheduled for a make-up test prior to the close of the testing window.
State assessments, including the Forward Exam, are required by both State (Wis. Stat. § 118.30) and Federal (ESSA-Every Student Succeeds Act) Law. Additionally, the Forward Exam is given in-person, with no virtual/remote options available. Students in Madison Virtual Elementary (MVE) and Madison Promise will receive additional information about taking the test in-person.

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has created a Forward Exam Information for Families brochure, which gives more information about the assessment. (Spanish version of brochure; Hmong version of brochure). Additionally, if you have any questions regarding the state assessment system or specific assessments, please contact Tim Peterson, MMSD Director of Assessment, at tpeterson2@madison.k12.wi.us

As always, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership, 
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Summer Semester Registration & Information

Registration for Summer Semester is under way. Families invited to participate should have received a letter and email from the Summer Semester office. If you were invited to attend the deadline to register is Wednesday, April 20.
Please see the Summer Semester website for more information.


ACCESS Test Complete

To the families of multilingual learners who take the ACCESS test,

All the ACCESS testing is complete for this school year and we look forward to mid-April, early May when we receive the scores from the vendor. Families will receive the scores for their children in the mail at home. When the scores arrive, please do not hesitate to reach out to the ESL team at Sennett for questions or concerns. We are here to help make sense of this important data about your child.  ESLSennett@madison.k12.wi.us

As many of you know, Black Girl Magic has officially changed its name to Black Girl Magic Educational Services and has been running programs in the community since October 2021. 

We have exciting news! We are back, in-person, with our annual Black Girl Magic Conference on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Madison College Truax. Registration will open on Tuesday, March 22nd at 9am on Eventbrite.  

Registration is first come, first served and we are limiting attendance to 500 girls. Most questions you might have can be answered in the Events section on our website, but if you have any additional questions, please email Rosa Thompson at blackgirlmagicesinc@gmail.com

Attendance

Attendance and attendance protocols (appointments, pre approved absence, etc.): District Attendance Website

To report an absence please call Sennett’s Attendance Line @ (608) 204-4020 or report the absence online on this website:

If you need to pick up your student early for the day, please inform the Sennett Main office.
Students should be signed out by a parent/guardian on the Contactless Student Sign-out Sheet located right outside the Main Office.
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
Student Drop Off Reminder:

Reminder parents - if you are dropping off and/or picking up of students should happen at the back doors at Sennett. Please follow the pick up/drop off line in the Sennett parking lot. For safety reasons we cannot pick up or drop off students on the street in front of the school where the busses drop off. Thank you for your help with this.
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
Please see MMSD.ORD/COVID19 for the most up-to-date information.
Sennett Middle School
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
608-204-1920 | sennett.madison.k12.wi.us