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Updated July 23, 2008
Summer Friday File:
The Friday File will be updated periodically over the summer. Back to school forms will be available online this year. We are hoping to simplify the back to school process by making all necessary paperwork available on the Friday File. Please check back regularly for back to school updates. Get the 2008-2009 School Year Calendar Here
Get the 2008-2009 MCDS A-E Calendar Here
Summer Contact Information:
The members of the Administration team will be working all summer to get ready for the next school year. Should you need to reach one of us please see the contact information is listed below:
Beatrice Jones - 850-6000
Luke Felker-850-6374
Barb Spurlin- 850-6372
Caitlin Stade - 850-6374
Jen Klug -850-6375
School Supply Lists:
Below you will find the school supply lists for all divisions of MCDS. For those families that placed orders for school supply Tool Boxes, your order will include all of the necessary supplies for your child(ren)'s grade. Tool Boxes will be available for pick-up on Registration and Orientation Night on August 20th.
- Pre-K & Kindergarten supply list click Here.
- 1st-4th grade supply list click Here.
- Middle School supply list click Here.
- High School supply list click Here.
Welcome New MCDS Families:
New families should have recieved their welcome packets. For your convenience we have posted the forms here on the Friday File.
Please caontact Jen Klug at 850-6375 with any questions you may have.
- Registration and Orientation information click Here
- Physical and Dental Health Form click Here.
- Lower School Extra-Curricular information click Here.
Immunization Updates:
The Wisconsin Student Immunization law was recently changed. Two different vaccine requirements were added which may affect your child's compliance with the law. The change will go in effect this fall with the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year. Information regarding these immunization updates was sent home with the grade reports. Please take a moment to look over this information. To review this information click Here.
MCDS Summer Reading lists:
Although summer is a time for students to relax, mature, and develop in non-academic ways, research suggests that summer reading preserves reading skills. In addition, MCDS students and parents have requested lists of additional reading for personal enrichment. With this in mind, MCDS suggests the following texts as summer reading for students in different grade levels. Please note that this list is not exhaustive: we encourage students to explore personal interests in reading quality literature.
- For the Lower School suggested reading list click Here
- For the 5th & 6th Grade suggested reading list click Here
- For the 7th & 8th Grade suggested reading list click Here
- For the High School suggested reading list click Here.
3rd and 4th Grade Seminar Books:
Students entering 3rd and 4th grade have been assigned a summer seminar book that they should read and come prepared to discuss when school is back in session.
- Seminar book for incoming 2nd grade students-James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
- Seminar book for incoming 4th grade students-Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Order Your MCDS Calendar:
We are excited to announce that we will be producing an MCDS calendar for the 2008-2009 school year. Many of you may have seen a sample on display at the Spring Carnival. This full color calendar will feature all the MCDS events including the A-E days, concerts, recitals, lunch days, Parent Guild sonsored events and so much more. Don't miss out on your opportunity to order a calendar. The calandars are $28, and all of the proceeds will benefit the theatre department. To place your order please contact Kimberly Felker. Calendars will be available for pick-up mid-summer, or on Registration Night.
Lands’ End Update:
Now earn even more for MCDS.
Now through Sept. 5th, 2008 preferred school shoppers can earn a 3% school contribution from Lands’ End on thousands of additional items!
Swimwear, shorts, tees, outerwear, cashmere, towels, outdoor furniture – everything Land's End carries PLUS all school uniforms and dress code clothing. Click Here to learn more.
When you place an order with Lands’ End, please remember to provide our Preferred School Number (9000-3521-3) and the school will receive a 3% credit from your order.
Click Here for MCDS uniform requirements.
Used Uniform Donations:
The Parent Guild is gearing up for the used uniform sale next fall. All gently used uniform items will be accepted. Donation bins are located in the Lower School lobby. If you have questions about the used uniform sale please contact Valerie Holden.
Host an Exchange Student:
Host a teacher from Ecuador for two weeks in the fall of 2008. A teacher will be accompanying the group of 5 exchange students next fall. Please contact Ana Banomera if you are interested in hosting the teacher for two weeks in October. Contact Ana Banomera for more information.
Updated
Pack 329 Cub Scout News:
Any boy who is interested in joining scouts is welcome to come to our meetings at any time to see what scouting is like. Detailed e-mails will be sent out prior to each summer event listed below advising what to bring and where to meet the pack.
- Woodman Center Mini Day/Overnight Camp: August 2-3rd (Offered to all cubs and families)
Pirates of Castle Rock: August 8-9-10th EBSR (Wolves, Bears and Webelos.)
Discounts for MCDS Families:
The following companies have offered to give $10 to the MCDS Annual Fund for each house call they make to an MCDS community members home:
Warren Heating and Air Conditioning 256-2391
McCullough Plumbing 241-1585
Mark's Reddi Rooter Sewer Service 241-2382 * Make sure you mention that you are an MCDS parent.
Get Your Java...
and support MCDS MCDS Coffee Sales Raised $880!
Thank you to everyone who participated.
 
 
To order over the summer,
contact Kayte Cunningham, or call 238-3237
(Be sure to list grind preference.)
Pick-up will be at school unless you live close to me.
- Micro-Roasted Fresh Madison
It's as fresh as you can get. Roasting begins after our order is placed. This coffee is delicious!.
- 100% Fair Trade Fair Trade is defined as a “trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers - especially in the South. Fair trade organizations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.”
- Organic & Shade Grown
- In the mid-elevations of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia, most of the forests still standing are in traditional coffee plantations. These provide the last refuge for birds that have lost their habitat to the vast destruction of tropical forests. Conservation organizations such Audubon strongly endorse the purchase of shade grown coffee. Purchases of shade grown coffee make a difference.
- Benefits the Annual Fund
- Averages $4/bag for the fund while providing you with something you use everyday.
Boxtops 4 Education:BoxTops:
This program is a great way to earn cash for MCDS Parent Guild sponsored activities! Each BoxTops coupon is worth 10cents and many products and local grocery stores offer Bonus Box Tops. Just like last year, we will be awarding the classroom that clips the most Box Tops with a non-uniform day each trimester! A collection box should be located in each classroom. Encourage your family and friends to clip them as well! You may also contact Deborah Grunwald with questions. Deborah suggests that parents take a look at the web site www.boxtops4education.com for special offers and good information. There are now over 60 stores participating! For an added bonus to MCDS, use your Scrip cards when you order.
Recycling Helps Fund MCDS:
Empty printer cartridges and cell phones are worth money for our school… And recycling helps the environment. Please help the Parent Guild by saving your empty printer cartridges (or, if you’ve purchased a
new printer recently, we’ll take the cartridges for your old printer—empty or not!) and your used cell phones. We send them in and raise money for Parent Guild-sponsored activities and purchases. It’s an easy way that we can earn money (and help save the earth!) just by recycling items we no longer need or use! Look for the collection boxes in the LS and MS/US lobbies.
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