April Edition - Week of 4/2/23 |
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Sennett PTO information
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The April PTO meeting will be held In-person and Zoom on Wednesday, April 5th , 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 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 but hope to see you in person. If you are not able to attend, meeting minutes will be posted on our Facebook page.
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First Annual Arts and Craft Fair Saturday, April 8th from 9am-2pm. Come join us for a fun day, we have over 50 craft vendors selling a wide range of arts and crafts. There will be a concession stand and hourly raffle drawings featuring the items donated by the venders. We are looking for volunteers to run the concession stand and help with setup and cleanup. Please look for our Signup Genuss on our Facebook page Sennett Middle School PTO | Facebook
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Sennett PTO Board. Sennett PTO is looking for board members that would be willing to help organized events and help the PTO support the Sennett Community. If you are interested in joining the PTO Board or would just like to get involved, please feel free to contact the us at sennettpto@gmail.com.
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Sennett MSCR Information
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 still working to get this changed. 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. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
MSCR Afterschool programming runs right away after school until 5:00pm Monday-Thursday. MSCR does not require any forms of payment.
Below is a list of clubs and sport being offered during the month of April, once we return from Spring Break:
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All Grade Academic Support - Monday 1:50- 2:30pm
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All Grade Academic Support - Tuesday - Thursday 2:50-3:30pm
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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 2:45-4:45pm
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FCS -Tuesday - Thursday (flex) 3:00-4:00pm
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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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ESL Club - Tuesdays 2:50-3:30pm
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Spanish Skills Club - Thursdays 2:50-3:30pm
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Guitar Club - Tuesdays 2:50-4:00pm
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Board Games Club Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm
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Cross Country Thursdays 2:50-3:45pm
- Tennis - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 3:00-4:00pm
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Flag Football meeting days and times to be determined
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Soccer TBD
The LAST day of MSCR Sennett will be May 22nd.
YRC MSCR Summer Programming dates TBD.
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Forward Testing - April 5-28
Dear Sennett Families,
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 20 through April 28, 2023 to give the test. Our school is scheduled to take the Forward Exam on April 5-28, 2023.
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 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,
Jeffrey Copeland, Ed.D.
Sennett Middle School
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Monday, 4/10/23
Asynchronous Learning Day
No In Person School - More Information to follow
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Open Enrollment for the 23-24 School Year
The Wisconsin public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their student to attend a public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside.
The open enrollment window for the 2023-24 school year opens on February 6 and will remain open until Friday, April 28th at 4pm. The online application is available here.
Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.
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MMSD Spring 2023 Vaccine Clinics
MMSD is hosting six vaccine clinics in collaboration with Public Health Madison Dane County (PHMDC) and SSM Health for students, families, and staff! Vaccines required by the WI Student Immunization Law, plus Covid and Flu vaccines will be available at all clinics. For more information and to schedule an appointment, click here.
Wisconsin Student Immunization law requires that all students entering the 7th grade receive a dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis) and meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccines. At the beginning of 7th grade, parents must provide Sennett Middle School with proof of immunization or claim a waiver. This vaccine is available from your child's primary care provider. Please consult with your child's provider before summer to avoid the late summer rush at clinics. If your child is uninsured, has BadgerCare or Medical Assistance, has “major medical insurance” (only covering hospitalization; no preventive care coverage), or is Native American or Alaska Native, vaccines can be received from the local public health department. For more information on Tdap, meningococcal, and other school required vaccines please see: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/student-staff-support/health-services/immunization-information-and-school-requirements.
Please contact our school nurse, Evan Castillo RN, at (608-204-4034) with any questions.
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Want to know more about your student when they're at school?
There is a way to get regular updates about your child!
Infinite Campus is the system that we use to communicate student grades, comments, and attendance. Parents can see each assignment grade and attendance - including tardies, find missing assignment reports and more. Teachers work hard to get assignments and grades updated weekly in Infinite Campus so that parents and students can see regular feedback on the work that students are doing in school. Quarter grades should never be a surprise; use Infinite Campus to check in regularly on your child's progress toward the content standards.
Download the Parent portal app!
You can even set notifications so you get regular information without having to remember to look!
Infinite Campus is also available on the computer. Here is the browser link.
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Problems logging in? Want to change your password? Fill out the online form to receive an email with your username and password.
The MMSD website also contains some other self-help links for logging in.
You can also make an appointment to come to Sennett for support - ask for Julie Beckett, Beth Hawker or Ashley Foxborn
Contact Sennett Middle School at sennett@madison.k12.wi.us for more information
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Quarter 4 Syllabus
Hi families -
We are eager to share your students' quarter 4 learning goals. Please take a moment to look at your child's Quarter 4 Syllabi.
Pay particular attention to the quarter standards and ways that students are assessed on those standards. Understanding the targets for learning can help you and your child have conversations about all the fantastic work they do at school. Feel free to reach out with any questions; teacher contact is available on the syllabi or you can email me, Ashley Foxborn, instructional coach, at afahlborn@madison.k12.wi.us.
Here's to our collaborative work to help students reach all their potential!
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Quarter 3 Grades Available in Infinite Campus 4/7/23
Quarter 3 grades are available to view in Infinite Campus Parent Portal 4/7/23
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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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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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
If your student received a EZ Rider bus pass at the beginning of the year and has lost it, please have them report it to the Sennett Main Office and we will work on getting them a new pass.
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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