May Edition - Week of 5/1/23 |
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Sennett PTO information
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*Note- No PTO Meeting in May* Getting ready for the end of the year is a busy time for everyone. We hope to see you next year at our monthly meetings.
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First Annual Arts and Craft Fair Our first Arts and Craft fair was a huge success. The PTO is already in the planning phase for next year. Thank you to all the individuals who volunteered to help during this event and all the crafters that participated. A big shout out to Ms. Kent and Ms. Ames for spearheading the craft fair and helping the PTO put on such a great community event. Also, a special thank you to Mrs. Efinger for getting the Chocolate Shoppe to donate the ice cream for the concession stand and selling scoops to the students the following week. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!
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PTO Donation to Sennett The PTO Board voted to donate the money raised at the Arts and Craft Fair to Sennett to help fund end of the year celebrations. Grade level celebrations, Sennett family events and Teacher/Staff picnic. We are so excited to be able to do this for the first time.
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Teacher Application Week The PTO will be showing their support for the teachers and staff of Sennett Middle School with two events the week of May 8th. There will be Coffee and donuts for morning of Tuesday the 9th and a Taco Bar for lunch on Thursday the 10th. We are looking for donations for the Taco Bar. A Signup Genius will be going live the last week in April. All donations can be dropped off at the Sennett Office on Wednesday the 9th and the morning of Thursday the 10th. We hope you can help show our appreciation for our wonderful teachers and staff.
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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. 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.
Have A Great Summer!
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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
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Tennis - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 3:00-4:00pm
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Flag Football-T-Th 2:50-4:30pm
The LAST day of MSCR Sennett will be Thursday, May 25th.
YRC MSCR Summer Programming dates TBD.
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End of The Year Tech Information
Greetings Sennett Families!
The end of the school year will be here soon! Here is what you need to know about student technology:
One of the end of the year activities is a chromebook wellness check to repair issues and, if needed, sort out fees. Sennett will be doing ours the week of May 22nd. If your child has a chromebook or charger issues, we strongly suggest that they bring it to Ms. Beckett in the library before May 22nd. Reported tech issues are much easier to fix; we cannot help if we don’t know that there is a problem.
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8th graders - Must return their chromebook and charger on June 2nd. They will spend time during homeroom in the week leading up to June 2nd making sure that their technology is labeled and ready to turn in. They will receive a new chromebook and charger from their high school in the fall. 8th graders who do not return a functional charger will be billed $35.00 to replace the lost/damaged charger. 8th graders who return a damaged chromebook will be billed $50.00 for repair costs 8th graders who do not return their chromebook will be billed $150.00 to replace the lost chromebook.
- 6th and 7th grade students are invited to return their chromebook and charger on or before June 8th for storage here at Sennett; chromebooks & chargers that are turned in will be safely stored all summer and returned to students in the fall.
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ATTENTION 8th GRADE FAMILIES
1st time high school credit for 8th graders
Phy Ed, Art, Pre-ACT and Music!
First-time credit classes for rising ninth graders will be offered in PE (virtual only), Pre Act (virtual only), Art (in-person or virtual), Music (in-person only).
The online application to express interest in taking First Time Credit courses is available through Friday, May 12 at this link
We typically have more students interested than seats available, especially in PE. A lottery will be implemented as needed for each first-time credit class with students/ families notified the week of May 22 as to their status.
2023 Summer High School Semester Session will run from June 20 - July 27, 2023 (no school June 19, July 3 or July 4).
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Sennett Spring Music Concerts
Come watch our students perform at the final concerts of the year!
Spring Orchestra Concert
6pm (call time for all students is 5:30)
May 11th, 2023
LaFollette High School Auditorium
Spring Choir Concert
7pm (call time for all choir students is 6:30)
May 17th, 2023
LaFollette High School Auditorium
Spring Band Concert
6pm (call time for all students is 5:30)
May 25th, 2023
LaFollette High School Auditorium
All Concerts are Free!
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Madison Promise Application Window Now Open for 2023-2024 School Year
Madison Promise Online Program is gearing up for the 2023-2024 school year application window. We will serve students in grades 4-11 for the next academic school year.
We continue to learn a lot as we create an online experience that will support students/families seeking an online option. As part of our learning, we will have two opportunities for scholars and parents to submit applications. The first application window will be April 17th-May 19th.
Students will continue to enroll/register at their home school, and Madison Promise will be listed as their secondary enrollment. It is important to remember that based on DPI enrollment policies, students who are open-enrolled in MMSD will not be able to participate in the online program via MMSD.
Join Us for our Family Q & A Session
- Wednesday, May 3, 11:30 am and 4:30 pm
For additional information, including the application, course information, and frequently asked questions, visit our website.
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Voices and Visions
Voices & Visions is Sennett’s literary magazine that showcases some of the amazing work of Sennett students. It is published online and in print. Congratulations to these authors and artists!
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Mark Your Calendars
La Follette Family Fun Day
May 21st 1-4PM
On May 21st, the All-School Booster Club is hosting a community-wide event—Family Fun Day—on and near Lussier Field, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There will be plenty of activities for kids of all ages, as well as raffles and our Great Ball Drop, proceeds from which will support Lancer student groups and our future "Home at La Follette" space, which will offer a place for students to do laundry, study, and participate in community organizations.
Please show up to have some fun, eat some food, and celebrate our community.
We hope to see you there!
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Sennett Spiritwear
Our Sennett Spirit Wear store will be ''open' until May 31, 2023!
This store has been a great success this school year and has raised almost $300 for our school. Please place your orders by the end of May!
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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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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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