h] Mustang Memo February 27, 2015 Intermediate School: N68 W28320 Sussex Rd., P.O. Box 15, Merton, WI 53056 Phone (262) 538-1130 FAX (262) 538-4978 Website: www.merton.k12.wi.us Calendar of Upcoming Events Feb. 27 Mar. 2-7 Gr. 6 Youth Night 7:00-9:00 pm AMSAC Boys Basketball Tourney Week www.merton.k12.wi.us wwwww.merton.k12.wi.us Gr. 5 @ Swallow Gr. 6 @ Merton Mar. 4 PTO Mtg. 9:00 am Primary School Mar. 5 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 pm Mar. 6 Trivia Night Fundraiser (see story below) Mar. 7 WSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest @ KMHS Spring Ahead One Hour! Mar. 10-14 AMSAC Boys Basketball Tourney Week Gr. 7 @ Friess Lake Gr. 8 @ Richmond Mar. 10 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 pm Mar. 13 PTO Bingo Night 6:30-8:30 pm Primary School Gr. 7/8 Dance @ Swallow 7:00-9:00 pm Mar. 14 Red Cross Babysitting Class 9:00-12:00 pm (#1 of 2) Mar. 17 Washington DC Mtg. for 8th grade 6:30 pm Little Theatre Mar. 18 Culvers Night in Hartland 4:00-8:00 pm Mar. 19 Washington DC Mtg. for 7th grade 6:30 pm Little Theatre Mar. 20 Yearbook Orders Due! Student Senate Carnival 5:00-8:00 pm (see story) Mar. 21 Red Cross Babysitting Class 9:00-12:00 (#2 of 2) Mar. 23 School Board Mtg. 7:30 pm L.T. Mar. 25 Mar. 26 Mar. 27-28 Gr. 8 Spanish Placement Test @ AHS Market Day Pick Up 4:00-5:00 pm I.S. commons Gr. 7/8 Band Trip Gr. 6 Youth Night 7:00-9:00 pm Summer School Dates for 2015 Session 1: June 15 – July 2 Session 2: July 6 – July 23 Session 3: August 3 – August 14 June & July sessions are three weeks each, Monday-Thursday Please note that session 3 is two weeks, 5 days each, Monday-Friday Camp Invention: July 27-31 Parent Teacher Conferences Thurs., March 5th and Tues., March 10th 4:30-8:00 pm Mark your calendars for parent teacher conferences! Appointments can be scheduled online via Skyward for grades 5 & 6 Middle School: Letters were mailed to selected middle school families requesting those parents to call the office and schedule a conference on either date above. If you received a letter, please call Barb Emmerich (262) 538-1130 for an appointment. There are no arena style conferences for middle school at this time. Parents United Consortium Parents United is a non-profit consortium of 18 Waukesha County special education departments (including Merton) that have united to provide an educational community service. The mission of the group is to present timely and informative information in a neutral forum for parents and professionals who work with children. The lectures and presentations offered each school year provide essential links, knowledge and networking to the entire community for the ultimate benefit of our students. Wed., March 4, 2015 Richard T. Anderson Auditorium, WCTC in Pewaukee What is My Child Thinking? Youth Brain Development Presented by Brian Fidlin, PhD, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Co-sponsored by WCTC Registration begins at 8:00 am Program 9:00-12:30 pm This program requires advance registration by February 25, 2015 Email: [email protected] or call (262) 965-2001 $10 cash donation will be collected at the door from attendees who do not reside/work in a Parents United school district. (Merton is a member & qualifies) Drop Everything and Read Next Wed., March 4th is World Read Aloud Day. Our entire school is celebrating by ceasing all academics and reading for 30 minutes from 12:55-1:25 pm during the school day. All students are reminded to bring a reading book to school. Volleyball Skills Assessments Girls 6th grade girls’ volleyball players will participate in a skills assessment on Mon., March 9, 8th grade girls on Wed., March 11, and 7th grade girls on Thurs., March 12. All skills assessments will take place in the Intermediate School gym from 4:00-5:45 pm. This assessment is mandatory for all girls signed up to play volleyball for the Merton Mustangs. All athletes are expected to bring gym clothes and knee pads. There are no skills assessments for boys. Volleyball practices for all players begin the week of March 16. Luck O’ the Irish Family Bingo Night Come and Join the Fun! This popular PTO sponsored event, geared toward 4K – 5th graders and their families, will take place on Fri., March 13th in the Primary School gym. Doors open at 6:30 pm and Bingo will be called from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Cards will be sold for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. With 2,400 cards we hope not to run out this year! Winners will get to choose from a variety of fun prizes. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Students must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs please. Help with set-up, clean-up and concessions is needed, please use this link to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4CA8A82DA64-2015/9363852 Contact Susan Juarez [email protected] or Jane Rozof [email protected] to volunteer a bit of your time to make this fun event a success. American Red Cross Babysitting Course Attention Future Babysitters Sat., March 14 & 21 from 9:00-12:00 pm Intermediate School Library The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course will be offered again this year by Instructor Michele Cook. Michele has instructed this course for 14 years in the Lake Country area. The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course gives youth the skills and confidence they need to be safe and responsible babysitters. This training allows students to practice a range of injury prevention, first aid and basic care skills and helps develop professionalism and skills in decision making and leadership. They may babysit for pay, babysit for siblings, relatives and neighbors as a household responsibility, or volunteer in places such as nurseries, daycare centers and hospitals. Participants will be certified upon completion. See the full page registration form on the Mustang Memo website. The registration form and payment must be mailed to Michele Cook. Registration deadline is Fri., March 6, 2015. Merton Area Running Club Information and Registration Open House Tues., March 17th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm Intermediate School commons MARC is open to youth in grades 1-8 from any school. If you enjoy running, give us a try! MARC T-shirts will be distributed with paid registrations on March 17 th. Please bring a copy of your athlete’s birth certificate to registration. See the full page flyer on the Mustang Memo website for complete details. Fundraiser Wed., March 18th Here’s an easy way to raise money for Merton schools. Visit the Culver’s located just off of Hwy. 83 and Cardinal Lane in Hartland on Wed., March 18th from 4:00-8:00 pm and enjoy a meal or treat. Culvers will donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to us! Come One, Come All to the Carnival! 4K-4th grade families Fri., March 20th 5:00-8:00 pm in the Intermediate School Sponsored by Student Senate with proceeds to the Michael Budisch Gymnasium renovation. Inflatables, games, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting and more! FREE admission. Game and food tickets available for purchase. See the full page attachment on the Mustang Memo website for details. Want to help? Please contact Student Senate Advisors Jackie Kohnert [email protected] or Carey Niemczyk [email protected]. Chess Fest at Merton On Sat., March 21st from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Merton School is partnering with neighboring schools and Checkmates Chess Academy to bring Chess Fest to K-8 graders. This event will be held in the Primary School cafeteria. All skill levels are welcome. Children will test their skills against opponents from other schools and learn new chess tactics and strategies. Please see the registration attachment on the Mustang Memo website for details. There is a $10 cost per child and the registration deadline is March 13th. Payment and registration can be sent to Corinne Meissner via either school office. Questions? Contact [email protected]. ChessFest is organized and promoted by the Arrowhead Area gifted and talented coordinators. Be in the Know” with PTO Please check out this section for all of the new and upcoming events sponsored by PTO: March 4 March 13 PTO Meeting, 9:00 am in the Primary School Bingo Night (see story) PTO meetings are the 1st Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am in the Primary School. Please join us to see how you can get involved next year! There will be open board and committee positions. Visit our new and improved website for meeting agendas and minutes, volunteer opportunities and events: https://sites.google.copm/site/mertonpto/home. Remember to like us on Facebook Contact any of the following people if you have questions about Merton’s PTO: Jane Rozof [email protected] Stacie Payne [email protected] Rennie Dittmann [email protected] Rob Rosenberg [email protected] BATTER UP! M.A.A. Spring Baseball and Fastpitch Registration is ending soon! Go to www.mertonathletics.org to register your child for participation in 4K-5K co-ed T-Ball/baseball, 1-8th Grade Boys Baseball 1-8th Grade Girls Fastpitch *********************Country Springs Water Park Passes********************* $13 Per Pass Almost 50% Discount ***On specified dates. Order by Dates: 2nd Monday of Month Mon., March 9 2 nd Pick Up Dates: Thursday of Month Thurs., March 12 Great reasons to purchase Country Springs Water Park Passes: 1. If you want a great way for your child to exert some energy on these freezing cold days… 2. If you want a fun, reasonable place for your child’s birthday party… 3. Get a great discount and support Merton Schools at the same time!! More Details: 1. Cost: $13 per water park pass (almost 50% savings from weekend day pass bought from Country Springs) if purchased on or before monthly order date. 2. Timeframe: Pass can be used any day of the week, including the weekend. 3. Expiration Date: Passes are NOW good through 3/16/2016 4. Blackout Dates: 3/29/15-4/12/15, 12/26/15-1/3/16 & 3/19/16-4/3/16. 5. Contact: Melanie Kilmer, [email protected] if interested in purchasing passes. 6. Order Process: Order passes for $13 each if ordered by the 2nd Monday of the month and then you will receive passes on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Passes requested at any other time will cost $15 each. 7. Payment: Cash or checks payable to Merton PTO accepted. Camp Invention Where Big Ideas Become the Next Big Thing Coming to Merton Intermediate School July 27-31, 2015 In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, we are pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six. It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that’s all about big ideas. Children work together to seek innovative solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills as they rotate through four modules that reinvent summer fun. For more information including registration, please see the full page attachment on the Mustang Memo website or contact Director Mary Iwanski at [email protected]. Register on or before March 20, 2015 to receive $25 off the base price. Open Enrollment for 2015-2016 Application period now through April 30, 2015 Wisconsin’s inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents/guardians to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live. State residents in 4-year old kindergarten to grade 12 may apply to participate in open enrollment. Use the quick link feature on Merton’s home web page to connect to the DPI Open Enrollment website http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html for more information and specific application instructions. Applications must be completed online and received by the nonresident school district no later than 4:00 pm on Thurs., April 30, 2015. In the Event of School Closing Due to Weather Conditions Mother Nature will deck the outdoor halls very soon. Please review the following information that will be helpful if we have to close school: Sign up for Skylert if you haven’t done so already! School closing notices will be sent to you via the instructions you indicate with Skylert within your Skyward Family Access. When signing up with Skylert please indicate the ways you want to be contacted for emergencies, including school closings. When checking the TV or radio announcements for school closings, please watch for ARROWHEAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT or ARROWHEAD SCHOOLS. (Merton School is not listed separately!). If the weather looks threatening in the morning, review with your child where he/she should go if school closes early: walk home, ride the bus, or if an adult will pick him/her up. We ask parents to monitor weather/closings if the weather turns threatening during the school day. Skylert will inform you of any early closings as calling parents of all of our students is not possible. Please also realize that a two hour early school closing does not mean that bus routes will operate exactly two hours early. The buses arrive at Merton after completing two prior routes. The length of time any one route takes is dependent on the weather conditions. Be assured that until buses arrive at Merton, your child will remain at school under adult supervision. **************************Attachments for this week*************************** Attachments can be found on the same page as the Mustang Memo. They’re listed in the right-hand column of the page. This week’s attachments include: 2015-16 School Calendar Technology Fundraiser The Merton Way Student Handbook Trivia Night 2015 March 20th Carnival Camp Invention (7/27-31/15) Mission Possible Sponsorship Form Checkmates Chess Academy (Feb.19-Mar. 26) Chess Fest @ Merton (3/21/15) Mathcounts Team Country Springs Water Park Passes PUMS: What is my Child Thinking? (3/4/15) Red Cross Babysitting Class (3/14 & 21/15) Merton Area Running Club (3/17/15) Pauline Haas Public Library, Sussex Lake Country Lacrosse Lake Country Children’s Theater Season Lake Country Community Swim Hartland Kiwanis 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney Registration (3/15/15) Hartland Kiwanis 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney Rules (3/15/15) MUSTANG MEMO DEADLINES Thursday @ noon for a normal 5-day week Wednesday @ noon for a short 4-day week Email your information to [email protected]’
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