Dear Families, As the Calendar Turns to December in the State Of

Dear Families,

As the calendar turns to December in the state of Wisconsin, it seems appropriate to write about the possibility of weather-related school closings. Our 4K program is unique in the district, as it is a partial-day program. Please note the following:

If there is a morning delay (often a two-hour delay)...... then there is NO AM 4K. PM 4K will be held as usual.

If there is a weather-related early dismissal (e.g. dismissing two hours early)...... then PM 4K classes will be cancelled if the announcement is made prior to PM 4K.

....OR, if 4K PM classes have already begun, they will be dismissed at the same time as the elementary (Kindergarten through 4th grade) buildings.

We post the information on the district website: http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us. Information is often posted on TV station websites and news programs, as well as announced on local radio programs. Possible stations include: WISC (TV CH 3), WMTV (TV CH 15) , WKOW (TV CH 27), WTSO (1070 AM), WIBU (1240 AM), WIBA (1310 AM), WTDY (1670 AM), WJJO (94.1 FM), WOLX (94.9 FM), WMGN (98 FM), WZEE (104 FM), WMMM (105.5 FM), and Q106 (106 FM).

When Waunakee schools are closed for the day, our 4K classes and any evening events will be cancelled also. The decision is made by the superindendent in cooperation with the bus company and weather services for the safety of our students. Mr. Guttenberg recently sent a message about our process, which I am reprinting on the back of this letter for your reference.

Important Note: If your child receives wrap-around care at a local child care center before or after 4K, or attends a local daycare for a portion of the day, please learn of their policies about closing as well, as the wrap-around cancellation policies may be different.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I may be reached at [email protected] or 608-849-2020. I wish you a safe and enjoyable winter season!

Phone Numbers

Sincerely, WCSD Office 849-2000 Waunakee 4K Office 849-2020 Adventures in Learning 850-5430 Brilliant Beginnings 849-4363 La Petite Academy 850-5665 Leap Academy 850-9696 Amy Johnson Mary Lake Montessori 849-8800 Assistant Director of Instruction Moppet 849-5453 Waunakee Community School District Peace Preschool 849-7322 St. John Preschool 849-5325