Link to Our 2010-11 Calendar
3/24/2009 -
Click on the link below for an overview look at our 2009-2010 school year.
2010-2011 School Calendar |
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Open House in Nest
8/27/2010 -
New and returning Nesters and their families are invited to an Open House in Rooms 100 and 102. Come by between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, to hang out and play. |
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First Day of 2010-11 School Year
8/30/2010 -
And we're off! It's the first day of school. Please remember that our first week of school (August 30-September 3) is half days. |
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New Family Orientation
8/31/2010 -
New to Wingra School? Come by at drop-off and meet with Paul, Mary and other admin staff to get information and ask questions. We'll be in the Commons from 8:45-9:30 a.m. |
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BYOP and Ice Cream Social
9/2/2010 -
Our annual Bring Your Own Picnic and Ice Cream Social is Thursday, September 2 at Westmorland Park from 5:30 to 7:00 (ice cream at 6:00!). Rain or shine! Bring a picnic, then get yourself some ice cream, served up by our Board of Trustees. |
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Labor Day: No School
9/6/2010 -
Did you ever wonder what Labor Day is all about, anyway? Check out this good explanation:
Library of Congress American Memory
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An Evening of Jazz with Ben and Leo Sidran
9/10/2010 -
Wingra School presents An Evening of Jazz from 6-8:00 p.m. at Epic Systems' Observation Deck auditorium, in Verona. Internationally acclaimed jazz musicians Ben and Leo Sidran (alumni parent and student, respectively) will appear in a concert to benefit Wingra School.
For updates, check www.wingraschool.org/jazz |
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New Band Parent Evening
9/14/2010 -
If your child is new to Wingra's band program, please plan on attending this evening meeting on Tuesday, September 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. |
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September Primary Election
9/14/2010 -
Wingra School is a polling place for the City of Madison. Voting opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. We ask that parents and students take extra care on streets and in the parking lot, as there may be extra traffic. Thanks for your attention, as always. |
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Parent Night
9/23/2010 -
Come to meet your child(ren)'s teachers, learn about what's going on in the classrooms, and meet other classroom parents. |
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Goal-Setting Conferences: No School
9/24/2010 -
This day is set aside for parents, students and teachers to discuss goals for the coming year. Extended day programming is available on a first come, first served basis for those in need of child care. |
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School Picture Day
10/6/2010 -
Send your kids to school with their brightest smile on - it's picture day! |
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Wingra Family Dance
10/8/2010 -
Don't miss the Wingra Family Dance, Friday, October 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Sky students (ages 11-14) often hold a bake sale, so there may be goodies, and the music promises to be rockin'. |
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Parent Coffee: Six Week Check-in
10/8/2010 -
How's the year going for you and yours? Come by the Commons after drop off, and share your story and questions, from 8:45-9:30 a.m. |
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Teacher Work Day: Noon Dismissal
10/11/2010 -
We're gearing up for the Regional Progressive Education Network conference, held here at Wingra School on October 29. Students will be dismissed at noon, before eating lunch. |
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Wingra Hosts Regional PEN Conference: No School
10/29/2010 -
Wingra School is host to this year's regional Progressive Education Conference. For more information, visit www.wingraschool.org/play.
There will be no Extended Day programming this Friday, due to staff and space constrictions. |
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Teacher Work Day: No School
11/1/2010 -
It's a day of breathing space, for teachers to change gears from the Regional PEN conference over to upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. Enjoy the long weekend! |
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General Election
11/2/2010 -
Wingra School is a polling place for the City of Madison. Voting opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. We ask that parents and students take extra care on streets and in the parking lot, as there may be extra traffic. Thanks for your attention, as always. |
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Parent/Teacher Conferences: No School
11/18/2010 - 11/19/2010
November Parent/Teacher conferences are an opportunity to discuss your child(ren) with both teachers, in 25 minute conferences. Signups are typically posted at least two weeks prior to conferences, on the main bulletin board near the girls' bathroom on the first floor. |
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Friends and Family Day: Noon Dismissal
11/24/2010 -
Friends and Family Day is our annual Open House for friends of families, extended families, and visiting alumni. It does take a village to raise a child- bring your village! Don't miss the art displays as well as the fun classroom activities, from 8:30 a.m. - noon. |
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Thanksgiving Break: No School
11/25/2010 - 11/26/2010
Enjoy your Turkey Day. We'll see you all back at school on Monday, November 29. |
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Winter Break through December 31: No School
12/20/2010 -
It's essential to have a few weeks to breath in the middle of winter. Enjoy your break!
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School Resumes
1/3/2011 -
Welcome back from Winter Break! |
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Open House for Prospective Nest Families
1/8/2011 -
Families interested in Wingra's Nest classrooms, for ages 5-7, are invited to visit Wingra on Saturday, January 8, from 10:00 a.m. through noon. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No School
1/17/2011 -
Make it a Day On, not a Day Off:
www.mlkday.gov |
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Winter Concert
1/20/2011 -
The band and music programs sponsor this joint concert. More information will be added as the event gets closer. |
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Alumni Night
2/3/2011 -
This annual evening is for parents and students to hear from Wingra School alumni about their transition experience to high school. Our Sky teachers (those who teach ages 11-14) also participate, giving an overview of how Wingra's program prepares our students for high school, and life! |
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Open House for Prospective Families
2/13/2011 -
All prospective families are invited to come tour our school, meet our teachers, and find out more about what Wingra School is all about. The Open House runs from 1-3:00 p.m. here at 3200 Monroe Street, in Madison. |
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Spring Primary Election
2/15/2011 -
Wingra School is a polling place for the City of Madison. Voting opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. We ask that parents and students take extra care on streets and in the parking lot, as there may be extra traffic. Thanks for your attention, as always. |
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Solo/Ensemble Evening
2/23/2011 -
It's an evening of music, sung and played, from our talented students. More information will be added as the event gets closer. |
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Work Day and SWEIO: No School
2/24/2011 - 2/25/2011
We have set aside these days for teachers to work and attend the SWEIO convention. There will be Extended Day programming, available on a first come, first served basis, for those who need child care. |
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Parent/Teacher Conferences: No School
3/10/2011 - 3/11/2011
It's another round of conferences, that valuable time when parents and teachers can sit down and discuss those people we love best, our students.
Sign ups sheets for these 25-minute conferences are typically posted at least two weeks prior to conference dates, on the main bulletin board near the girls' bathroom on the first floor.
Extended Day programming will be available on a first come, first served basis, for those who need child care. |
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Staff Inservice: No School
3/14/2011 -
We're all life-long learners, including of course our staff. This staff inservice day gives our staff the opportunity to come together and learn as a team. Extended Day programming will be available on a first come, first served basis, for those who need child care. |
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Tuition Assistance Deadline
3/15/2011 -
Today's the last day to submit an application for tuition assistance. For more information about our tuition assistance program, please visit a href="http://www.wingraschool.org/admissions_tuition.html">our tuition and financing info page.
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All School Unit Begins!
4/4/2011 -
Our two-week All School Unit starts today, and runs through April 15. The whole school takes time to explore the same topic in multiage groups. Ask your child(ren) what they're up to. |
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Spring Election
4/5/2011 -
Wingra School is a polling place for the City of Madison. Voting opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. We ask that parents and students take extra care on streets and in the parking lot, as there may be extra traffic. Thanks for your attention, as always. |
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Family Evening Event
4/14/2011 -
The details are fuzzy, but it's sure to be worth putting on your calendar. Come back for more details as the date gets closer. |
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Spring Break: No School
4/18/2011 - 4/22/2011
Our Spring Break runs from Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22. School resumes on Monday, April 25. |
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Spring Break through April 22
NO SCHOOL
4/18/2011 -
Finally, our Spring Break dates follow Madison's calendar, which now has it tentatively set for April 18-22, 2011.
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Duck Day, Observed
4/29/2011 -
Duck Day is an internal celebration of the purchase of our building. This year marks the fifth Duck Day, as we enter our fifth year of building ownership. This isn't something parents need to put on their calendars, as it's just a brief celebration mid-day with the students.
Be sure, however, to ask Mary to quack for you. |
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Duck Day
5/1/2011 -
See Duck Day, Observed. ;-) |
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Kids' Night Out
5/12/2011 -
Lake (ages 9-11) and Sky (ages 11-14) students write, cast, direct, and perform skits at this annual event. For a wonderful essay explaining KNO, click here.
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Spring All School Concert
5/19/2011 -
Every Wingra student has a role in this annual concert, held at Overture's Playhouse Theater.
We love holding our final concert of the year at Overture, and know that it's exciting for the kids. During intermission, sometimes the excitement can be overwhelming, and the rotunda area near the Playhouse, especially, feels like a running, jumping place to some students. Please know that the staff at Overture requests we not allow our children to jump and run in this area. Your assistance in supervising your child(ren) will be needed. Thanks so much! |
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Goal-Feedback Conferences: No School
5/20/2011 -
Remember those conversations from September, when student, teacher and parents sat together and discussed goals for the year. Here's our formal opportunity to check back in on successes, continuing challenges, and thoughts for future goals. |
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Switcheroo and Visitors Too!
5/24/2011 -
This is a much-anticipated day. Students have a chance to visit new classrooms, and we welcome incoming students for a few hours of community fun. Incoming parents get a chance to meet with Mary and Paul, plus other admin staff, to discuss our program and address questions. |
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Sky Overnight Camping Trips
5/26/2011 - 5/27/2011
Rooms 200 and 202 take their annual room camping trips. |
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Ponders Wander
5/26/2011 - 5/27/2011
Think field trips, think overnight at the school, think pancakes in the gym. It's all good. |
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Memorial Day: No School
5/30/2011 -
It's time for a collective pause, to honor our past. If you're in the mood for a moving, often patriotic, sometimes tear-inducing video or two, check out YouTube.
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Fun Day
6/7/2011 -
It's the BIG MAMA of Wingra School traditions, with the highlight of the day being a toss-up between the dunk tank and the hillside water slide. The rain date is Wednesday, June 8. |
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Last Day of School Events
6/9/2011 -
Today is a rich day. Here's the line-up:
- Last day of school (noon dismissal)—bring bags to take locker-contents home.
- Potluck Picnic at Olin Park, 5:30 p.m.—bring a dish to share; Wingra will provide dessert.
- Graduation in the Olin Park Pavilion at 7:00 p.m.—bring your hankies.
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