#PointerNation News

Congratulations, #PointerNation! The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its report cards last week and the Mineral Point Unified School District is ranked in the Top 10% of 421 districts in the state! Read more here: https://mineralpointschools.org/2021/11/district-earns-top-10-state-report-card/

Congrats to our Pointers (Annie, Ellie, and Joey Robinson & Emma Steffes) who had the huge honor of representing the State of Wisconsin at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville last week!

Congratulations to Sarah Syvrud, who was appointed by the School Board at Monday's meeting last week to fill the vacant School Board seat. To read more, visit: https://mineralpointschools.org/2021/11/syvrud-appointed-to-school-board/

1st grade explorers used globes and augmented reality technology to learn about the world!

Recently, Pointer students attended a College Forum at UW-Madison! Students learned about the college selection process, admission, and college life. Representatives were there from UW-Madison, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Beloit College, and UW-La Crosse. The students also heard from a panel of current students to learn about what college is like.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the annual Girls & Boys Basketball Trivia Night -- congrats to our winners! Read more: https://pointermedia.org/4469/news/trivia-night-smashing-success/

The Mineral Point Basketball Hall of Fame will introduce its second class on Saturday, December 4. Originally the group was to be recognized earlier this year, but due to the pandemic, the group will be recognized when the Pointers host Milwaukee Pius XI. JV2 game starts at 11:30 am, JV game at 1:00 pm followed by the Varsity at 2:30. The induction will take place in between the JV and Varsity games at approximately 2:00. Read more: https://mineralpointschools.org/2021/11/second-basketball-hall-of-fame-class-selected/

Join us for the MPHS Business Connection Night Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 pm! The purpose of this event is to begin building positive school/business relationships and connections, learn about youth apprenticeship, and focus on helping students find opportunities to gain experience in the field. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you are interested in having your business participate, please reach out to Middle/High School Counselor Erika Brunson at erika.brunson@mp.k12.wi.us or High School Principal Matt Austin at matt.austin@mp.k12.wi.us.

Mineral Point and Fennimore are teaming up to Wrestle for a Cause Friday, December 17! Lexi Kinch, a Senior Wrestling Cheerleader for #PointerNation, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Please order a shirt to show your support for Lexi and come out to the match at MPHS that evening. All proceeds will be given to cancer research in Lexi's name. The deadline to order is December 1 at 10 am: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/mpwrcause21/store.aspx

The annual #PointerNation apparel store is online with a quick turnaround order deadline of Tuesday, November 23 in order to get items prior to the holidays. Link: https://mineralpointnation21.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=H6PMJ

Basketball apparel is available to order -- several designs available! Deadline is 11/29 at 9 am. Link: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/mpbasketball21/

A few students here at Mineral Point High School have created a business called the MP STORE in their 2nd hour Industrial Enterprise Class. They have put a lot of time and effort into creating a successful company in a short amount of time. They customize products using advanced technology such as a laser engraver, vinyl cutter, and sublimation. They have a long list of products that are available to be customized upon your request. Their company deadline is January 1st. They would greatly appreciate your support. Thank you from all those at the MP STORE! Link: https://sites.google.com/s.mp.k12.wi.us/mpstore/home?authuser=0

The Mineral Point/Redruth, Cornwall Student Exchange is having its annual Racine Kringle sale to support its trip next year! If you'd like to get in on the deliciousness, you can email kipalee.bakken@mp.k12.wi.us to order by November 29. Twelve flavors available. Cost is $10 each and they will arrive December 15.

The high school band is selling butter braids again this year to help support their upcoming trip to Disney World. Order deadline is December 6 and they will be delivered around December 21. If you don't know a band member, please contact matt.nevers@mp.k12.wi.us to order. If you do know a student, please use this link: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/095e4084-a592-43e9-9946-1b176736b342

The annual Mineral Point FFA Chapter Poinsettia sale is going on now! Cost is $13 each with many varieties available. Contact Mike Robinson (mike.robinson@mp.k12.wi.us), or any FFA member, to order.

Mineral Point Unified School District is looking to fill two vacancies. Come join the great place that is #PointerNation!

-- Long Term Guest (Substitute) Elementary Teacher. Apply on WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/126986

-- Registered Nurse for a 60 day contract to assist the School Nurse with school nursing duties and COVID related tasks and responsibilities in accordance with the District Covid Mitigation Plan. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and two letters of recommendation to Angela Klein, Director of Special Education & Pupil Services by December 1, 2021. Email to angela.klein@mp.k12.wi.us or mail to 705 Ross Street, Mineral Point, WI 53565.

CESA 3 in Fennimore will again be offering substitute teacher training Tuesday, December 7. This training, along with an associate's degree or higher, is a requirement for a substitute teachers' license in Wisconsin. We'd love to have you join #PointerNation this year! More information is available in the flyer and you can register here: https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?from_cms=1&eventid=29833

#PointerNation events coming up this week: (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)

Monday, November 22

-- Boys Basketball Scrimmage at Prairie du Chien (JV & Varsity 5:45 pm)

Tuesday, November 23

-- Girls Basketball vs. River Valley (JV 6 pm/Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK8qbOedyJlHnN89x527nw

-- Girls Basketball vs. New Glarus (JV2 6 pm)

-- MS Boys Basketball at Darlington 4 pm. Possible livestream: https://www.youtube.com/c/DarlingtonRedbirds

Wednesday, November 24

-- No Classes: Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 25

-- No Classes: Thanksgiving Break

-- Dodge-Point Track & Cross Country Boosters Turkey Trot fundraiser 9 am at Midway Lanes.

Friday, November 26

-- No Classes: Thanksgiving Break

-- Girls Basketball JV2 at Belmont 6 pm

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the CDC recommend that anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or who has had close contact with someone with COVID-19 be tested. The test for COVID-19 involves a quick swab of the inside of the nose. The school is working with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on providing rapid antigen and PCR tests in school. If you would like to have the option for your child to get a PCR or antigen test at school, they must bring the attached consent form signed by a parent/guardian if they are under 18 years old. You would be contacted before any testing would occur and only if indicated per school policy. This form is being distributed now, to be collected in advance so that in the event your child needs to be tested, we would not have to wait for the form to be returned during the middle of a work or school day.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Lindsey at jayne.lindsey@mp.k12.wi.us.

Est. 1829

"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