May 14, 2020 | Vol. 24 Mequon-Thiensville School District Newsletter
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Update Following Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling
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On Wednesday, May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme court struck down much of the Safer at Home order. However, the decision did not strike down the section of the Safer at Home order that closed K-12 and private school campuses across the state through June 30. That section of the order remains applicable and enforceable.
In keeping with the order, our school campuses and all facilities including outdoor fields, courts, and playgrounds will remain closed and inaccessible through June 30.
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From left: Erik Hollander, Board Clerk Chris Schultz, Wendy Francour
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Board of Education Update
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The April 2020 election brought change to the Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education!
Ms. Wendy Francour and Erik Hollander, Ed.D. were elected to serve on the board. Both were sworn into office on April 27
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This is the third three-year term for Ms. Francour, and the first three-year term for Dr. Hollander. We look forward to working with them along with the full board in advancing the district’s commitment to continuous improvement, academic growth, and the social-emotional well-being for each student.
The board’s March business meeting marked the final business meeting for Board President Krista Brookman, who began serving on the board in April 2013.
During her tenure, Ms. Brookman was committed to ensuring our school district fosters a culture of belonging for all. Please join us in thanking Ms. Brookman for leading with a steadfast focus on fostering equity throughout our organization. Her thoughtful approach in decision making and respect and support for differing perspectives has made us all better leaders.
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Distance Learning Survey Results
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We asked parents and guardians to support our continuous improvement efforts during the extended school closure by providing feedback via an anonymous survey. The results of the survey are being used to make thoughtful and data-informed assessments to our distance learning plan and other programs.
Based on the survey results, we will maintain our current expectations regarding the daily amount and rigor of school work. We continue to refine other aspects of our communication, programs, and services.
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Online Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Year
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The enrollment window for the 2020-21 academic year will open early this year on May 15.
Please plan to complete online enrollment for your child by August 1, 2020.
To enroll online, one parent or guardian will need to enter or verify the information listed below in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
(In cases of resident students with more than one home address, the parent or guardian who completes the enrollment must reside in Mequon or Thiensville.)
If your information has not changed since the 2019-20 school year, you will simply be required to confirm your information.
- Household contact information and preferences, including address(es) and phone number(s)
- Contact information for primary and secondary contacts, including work and mobile phone number(s) and email address(es)
- Student information, including medical conditions and updated care plans (Forms available at www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/healthplans)
- Bus transportation preferences
Watch your email for more information on Friday, May 15.
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Homestead High School Announces Assistant Principal for 20-21 School Year
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The Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Mr. Christopher Weiss as assistant principal at Homestead High School for the 2020-21 school year. Chris will take the place of Chad Sova, who is transitioning to the position of principal at Oriole Lane Elementary School this summer. Please join us in welcoming Chris!
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Modified Academic Calendar
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The final three Fridays of May (May 15, 22, and 29) are designated as workdays.
No new work will be assigned on those days. This means that:
- Beginning on Sunday, May 10, students received four days of distance learning assignments.
- The final week of May includes a scheduled day off in observance of Memorial Day. During that week, students will receive three days of distance learning assignments.
The three workdays (May 15, 22, and 29) are designed to give students more time to complete previously assigned school work, develop a deeper understanding of their learning, or engage in enrichment activities.
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MTEF Prepares to Announce 2020 Excellence in Teaching Awards
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The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation greatly appreciates the major impact that strong educators have on students—especially during distance learning. There were 100 nominations for this year’s Excellence in Teaching awards—a 36% increase over last year’s record total. Thank you to all who helped thank these outstanding educators! Winners will be announced in June.
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M-T Recreation Activities Reminders
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In keeping with the Safer at Home, which continues to apply to all school facilities, the Recreation Department has canceled all programs that were scheduled to begin anytime in June. That means that:
- Classes and programs scheduled to begin in June will not resume or be rescheduled.
- Session 1 of Summer Academy is also canceled. We are exploring options for the remainder of the summer.
- If you registered for a program that was scheduled to begin in June, your program fees will be refunded via the method by which payment was made. Refunds will take a few weeks to process—we thank you for your patience.
As we look to July and beyond, we hope to be able to reconvene our scheduled summer programs. At this time, we anticipate being able to move forward with summer programs that have an initial start date of July 1 or later. However, as you know, the situation is fluid. We will adhere to all guidance from our state and local health departments. Should any additional programs be canceled due to updated order or guidance, all program fees will be refunded via the method by which payment was made.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work through these unprecedented times. Email Recreation Department Director Mike Schoemer at
mschoemer@mtsd.k12.wi.us
if you have any questions. 
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Online Enrollment Opens For Current Families
Friday, May 15
Academic Work Days
May 15, May 22, May 29
Memorial Day - No Distance Learning
Monday, May 25
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Mequon-Thiensville School District | 262-238-8500 | 5000 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI www.mtsd.k12.wi.us
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