#PointerNation News

We put the MP in chaMPs! #PointerNation caps off a historic season with our first-ever Boys Basketball gold ball Saturday in the WIAA State Championship game with a thrilling 65-64 victory over Kenosha St. Joseph at the Kohl Center in Madison on a putback shot by Drew Aschliman with just seconds to go.

In the Semifinal, the Pointers posted an amazing come from behind 62-61 victory over La Crosse Aquinas Thursday night on a three from Landon Thousand with just a few seconds left.

We are so proud of you, not only for your efforts on the court but for the fine young people you are. We will always remember this moment! Inspirational!

Check out more photos:

Semifinal game: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.903223238446226&type=3

Final game: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.904074165027800&type=3

At March's School Board meeting Monday night, the Board officially accepted the retirement notice of Helen Klaas (6th Grade Teacher) effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year. #PointerNation is grateful for your 42 years of service to our Mineral Point youngsters!

Kindergarten couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw a leprechaun! They chased and chased him, but never caught him…but, they did get some of his gold

Our MPHS Drama Department is getting excited to present their spring play, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" coming up April 12-14! Congrats to our cast and crew! To read more about the talent participating, including how to advertise in the program, please visit: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/03/mphs-drama-department-to-present-the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/

Thursday 3.14 was the 10th anniversary of our Pi Day fundraiser we started in 2014 for MPHS Key Club scholarships, supported by the Mineral Point Kiwanis! The Pi recitation contest was impressive with 7th grader Sophia Erickson taking 1st place with 100 digits and 9th grader Emily Heisner 2nd with 94 digits. Thanks to everyone who participated!

You know what to do #PointerNation! Landon Thousand is up for WisSports.net's Athlete of the Week! Cast your votes until Thursday at 2 pm -- you can vote once per day per device: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1304362

You know what to do (again) #PointerNation! Jaxson Wendhausen and Drew Aschliman are up as a joint nomination for OnFocus' Athlete of the Week! Cast your votes until Thursday at 5 pm with the form on this page: https://www.onfocus.news/onfocus-athlete-of-the-week-march-10-march-16/

For those who couldn't make it to the Kohl Center, they were treated to hearing Matthew Goninen on the 97.7 fm airwaves calling the State Boys Basketball games! Shout out to all our students who helped bring you the games this year on Pointer Media!

3rd grade had a very special visitor last week! Author Mary Beth Danielson helped students become stronger writers by teaching them all about poetry. Thanks for joining us!

Excelling on the court and in the classroom! A big congratulations to our #PointerNation Boys Basketball team which has been named 2nd Place in Division 4 for the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State accolades! Read more here about this prestigious honor: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1303856

(Graphic uses a photo taken by ann gorgen photography)

Let's hear it for our eight #PointerNation Boys Basketball players who earned individual Academic All-State Honors from the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association! Congrats to: Eli Lindsey, Jacob Phillips, Atley Potterton, Brady Radtke, Alex Ross, Landon Thousand, Bryce Vamstad, and Jaxson Wendhausen. Read more: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1303806

A group of Freshmen and Sophomores had a great visit at B&B Truck & Trailer Service LLC, and Pete Transfer LLC/Pete Transport LLC, for a field trip on Tuesday! Thanks for the warm welcome for our students!

Freshmen and Sophomores enjoyed a visit to the Dane County Humane Society last week! Students made posters for pets who are needing to be adopted and visited with new furry, and scaly, friends.

Now that our boys basketball season has concluded, we'd like to honor our State Champion #PointerNation Seniors -- your accomplishments are legendary and will live in Pointer lore forever! Thank you for the memories!

(Graphic uses a photo taken by ann gorgen photography)

Article and video from Monday's School Board meeting has been posted: https://mineralpointschools.org/2024/03/march-school-board-notes-votes/

Good news, #PointerNation! The 2024-25 School Year Calendar was approved by the School Board and can be found here, along with this year's current calendar: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/district-calendar/

We are so excited for our annual Mineral Point FFA Chapter banquet Tuesday, March 19! The many celebrations of our members' accomplishments will begin at 7 pm in the cafeteria. Congrats to all! If you are interested in attending, please contact Mike Robinson for meal reservation information at mike.robinson@mp.k12.wi.us

Elementary Family Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, March 20 from 2:30-7:30 pm. Please watch for more communication from your child(ren)'s teacher. This is a great opportunity to discuss progress and address any questions or concerns you may have.

Join our 5th graders Thursday, March 21 at 1:45 pm at the Mineral Point Opera House for their Film Festival! Students are creating short films in their music and technology classes and are excited for this premiere!

Spring Break will be held for Mineral Point Schools from Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, March 31. Classes will resume Monday, April 1.

It's back! Our popular social media feature "Where in the World is #PointerNation?" is returning for Spring Break! Whether you're on vacation or staycation, send joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us your photos to be featured on our Facebook page -- bonus points if you're wearing MP gear.

WMTV 15 News is accepting applications for its annual Crystal Apple Awards now through March 25 -- please consider nominating a #PointerNation educator! More info: https://www.wmtv15news.com/crystal-apple-awards/

The MPHS Key Club is excited to once again join forces with their parent organization, Mineral Point Kiwanis, and the Mineral Point Historical Society, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Mineral Point Health Services! Fun activities will take place Saturday morning 3/30 with the egg hunt starting at 10 am sharp.

#PointerNation events coming up this week -- join us! (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)

Monday, March 18

-- District Forensics at Barneveld

Tuesday, March 19

-- Elementary Talent Show in elem gym (K-2 at 12:35 pm; 3-5 at 1:30 pm). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers

-- FFA Banquet 7 pm in cafeteria

-- Softball vs. Pecatonica (JV 4:30 pm, Varsity to follow)

-- Track & Field at UW-Platteville 5:30 pm

Wednesday, March 20

-- Early release 2 pm (every Wednesday)

-- HS Choir departs for NYC

-- Elementary Family Conferences 2:30-7:30 pm

Thursday, March 21

-- Regional FFA Career Development Event Contest at UW-Platteville

-- 5th Grade Film Festival at Opera House 1:45 pm

-- Track & Field at UW-Platteville 5:30 pm

Friday, March 22

-- Last day of classes before Spring Break (classes resume Monday, April 1)

-- End of 3rd Quarter

Saturday, March 23

-- Varsity Softball Scrimmage at Monroe 10:30 am

Please be aware of other companies claiming to livestream our games, especially if there are links different than posted above and ask for credit card and personal information -- these are scams. We will update this pinned post as available livestream information is relayed to us.

Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at Mineral Point Middle/High on March 21. It is not too late to enroll if you are not already enrolled! Sign up online at:

http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/

Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include:

• Teeth Cleaning

• Oral Screening

• Oral Health Education

• Silver Diamine Fluoride

• Fluoride Varnish

• Dental Sealants

• Referral Assistance

• Sealant Retention Check

Forward Health (BadgerCare) Accepted!

(Other Private Dental Insurance Not Accepted)

Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891, or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.

Feel free to contact School Nurse Jayne Lindsey with questions at jayne.lindsey@mp.k12.wi.us

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an FDA alert concerning certain cinnamon products that contain elevated levels of lead. Through product testing, the FDA has determined that the ground cinnamon products listed in the FDA alert contain elevated levels of lead and that prolonged exposure to these products may be unsafe.

FDA recommends that consumers:

• Do not eat, sell, or serve these products.

• Throw away any remaining product.

• Talk with a health care provider if they are concerned about exposure to lead.

The CDC now includes COVID-19 within the guidance for all respiratory viruses. The Mineral Point Unified School District will no longer require a 5 day exclusion for those who self-report a positive COVID-19 test.

Please see the CDC's Respiratory Virus Guidance for more information.

"Grounded by our history as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, Mineral Point Unified School District is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world."

Email: joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us
Website: mineralpointschools.org
Location: 705 Ross Street, Mineral Point, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 987-0740
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict