MAY 2024

Principal Message

Winnequah Families,

It is so hard to believe that the end of the school year is approaching so quickly. We have had such a fun year together and the kids have learned and grown so much, in so many ways! Thank you for sharing your children with us this year! We are so thankful for the opportunity to work together! We have a lot of fun activities coming in May and June to help celebrate our year together and showcase our hard work. In addition to the remaining music concerts, we also have:

May 2 - Fine Arts Night
May 24 - Winnequah Games Day
May 31 - WSFO End of Year Bash
June 6 - Last Day of School, including 5th Grade Farewell

And of course, there are many fun field trips planned for each grade as well. It is sure to be an exciting and fun end to the year!

We will also be saying farewell and good luck to our group of 5th graders as they move on to GDS or MG21. We will have a parade through the school for our 5th graders, followed by a recognition on the playground. Parents are welcome to join us on the blacktop playground area around 1:45 for this recognition and farewell.

Thank you to all for making 2023-24 a very wonderful school year! Winnequah is a very special place to be a part of and I am thankful to be a part of such a wonderful school community!

Have a safe and splendid summer!

In Appreciation,

Angie Fassl

Upcoming Events:

May 2 - Fine Arts Night
May 3 - 1st Grade Concert
May 6 - 4K ONLY -No School
May 8 - 5th Grade GDS Tour
May 9 - Boyd - Dean House
May 10 - GSA Meeting
May 13 - Reinhart - Dean House
May 14 - Jones - Dean House
May 15 - 5th Grade - Milwaukee Museum
May 15 - 4th Grade Strings Concert - 11:40 am-12:05 pm
May 15 - Kindergarten Orientation - 5:30 - 6:30 pm
May 16 - Hixon - Dean House
May 17 - May - Dean House
May 17 - Diversity Club, K-5
May 20 - 5th Grade Strings Concert - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

May 22 - Kindergarten Concert - 1:30 - 2:00 pm
May 22 - WSFO Meeting - 5:30 - 6:30 pm
May 24 - Winnequah Games
May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
May 29 - Kindergarten Zoo Trip
May 29 - First Grade to Dream Park
May 30 - 3rd Grade to Milwaukee Discovery World
May 30 - 2nd Grade to CGS
May 31 - 3rd Grade to Pool
May 31 - Safety Patrol to Dream Lanes
May 31 - GSA Pride Party
May 31 - WSFO End of Year Bash 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Winnequah Games

The Winnequah PE department is excited to host Winnequah Games on Friday, May 24th.

8:30 am - FUN RUN! 3rd-5th graders will participate in the run with their class.

8:30 am - 11:00 am - 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade games

12:30 pm- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders will participate in the run with their class.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm - KDG, 1st, and 2nd grades games

VOLUNTEERS:

We are asking for volunteers to help with this fun-filled event. Volunteers will arrive 30 minutes before the games begin. This allows us to share assignments and answer any questions you may have.

REQUIREMENTS TO VOLUNTEER:

A background check is required for all volunteers.

If you have already been cleared to volunteer at Winnequah this school year, nothing more is needed.

If you have not applied to volunteer, please complete the background check by clicking here.

You will be contacted once your background check is complete. If you have any questions or are unsure if you have completed a background check, please contact Linnea in the Winnequah Office at 608.221.7677

Superintendent Search

The Monona Grove School Board has selected Dr. Tanya L. Fredrich as the next Superintendent of the Monona Grove School Distri ct.

Dr. Fredrich will begin her role as superintendent in Monona Grove on

July 1, 2024. Planning is now underway for opportunities to meet and engage with Dr. Fredrich. Check our website for ongoing updates.

May Safety Drill

Winnequah School will hold a fire evacuation drill on May 14th for all students and staff. Click the button below to read more about how this drill will be conducted.

Safety Drill Information

Kindergarten Orientation

Wednesday, May 15 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Winnequah School Library

Join us for our incoming Kindergarten information night. This Parent Outreach event is structured for families to learn more about Monona Grove School District’s Kindergarten program.

Come with your questions to ask the Principal and Kindergarten teachers. This is an adult-only meeting.

4th Grade Strings

4th Grade Strings Demo

Wednesday, May 15th at 10 AM

Winnequah Gym

Dear Future Winnequah Strings Families,

My name is Naomi Hasan and I teach strings at Winnequah. Strings class is open to all 4th-grade students. It’s part of a student’s schedule so they can still take part in their regular classes. Selections are made in the fall, when school starts, but I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, share the instrument options, and a demo opportunity so your student has plenty of time to make a selection.

On Wednesday, May 15th the 4th grade strings classes will host a concert for incoming students during school. 3rd graders will attend with their homerooms. You’re welcome to join us! Students will share in their own words: why they picked their instrument, what it’s like to study an instrument, and what they love about class.

For more information click the button below.

Strings Demo Information

Are You Moving?

If you plan on moving, please click here to fill out a withdrawal form that will assist us in forwarding your child's records to the next school.

Email your withdrawal form to: kathleen.williamsen@mgschools.net.

Most current students are eligible to continue attending Monona Grove schools even if they move out of district boundaries. If you have moved or are planning a move that takes you out of the district, you need to apply for Open Enrollment through

Wisconsin DPI: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. This application deadline ended April 30.

If you plan on moving after that date and wish to attend next year, you will need to fill out a tuition waiver for the 24-25 school year.

If you have questions, please email openenrollment@mgschools.net.

2024-2025 School Photo Days

Important Update

We’re pleased to announce a change in our school photo schedule based on the valuable feedback from our families.

This year, all MGSD students are invited to attend our districtwide photo days on either August 12th at Monona Grove High School or August 22nd at Granite Ridge School.

Siblings are welcome to attend the same time slot, making this a smoother experience for all. Each location will serve any MGSD student, regardless of their home school. While we strongly encourage attendance in August, make-up days will be available after school starts for those who cannot make the earlier dates.

Sign up for a photo session online (time slots are available every 15 minutes but will fill quickly–sign up now for more options).

Culture Fair

Tuesday, May 21 - MGHS - 4:00-6:00pm

Monona Grove High School is hosting its first annual Culture Fair. This event will showcase the many cultures that Monona Grove School District has in our schools and community.

We invite all students, families, and the community to join us in celebrating the diversity that makes our schools and community special.

The Culture Fair takes place on Tuesday, May 21st from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Monona Grove High School.

Email Jack Johnson with questions:

jack.jackson@mgschools.net

Notes from the Health Room

ws.healthroom.mgschools.net

If your child has medication in the Health Office, please read further instructions regarding end-of-year pick-up:

Medication Pick Up

Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with Madison Metropolitan School

District and SSM Health this spring. They are offering a school vaccine clinic to update student vaccines ahead of the 2024-25 school year. For further information, including the location, date and time click the button below:

School Vaccination Clinic Information and Sign Up

When to keep sick kids home:

Sick Guidelines

Community News

Winnequah School Family Organization

Monona Parks & Recreation

Library Resources

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