In order to help stop the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Family Health La Clinica Community Health Center is now offering medical and behavioral health remote access visits from the safety and comfort of your own home. These options include healthcare visits by phone available now, and using your smartphone or other connected device soon. If you are interested in a medical or behavioral health remote access visit by phone, or would like more information, please call us at 1-800-942-5330.
Please also note that Family Health La Clinica (FHLC) is taking precautions at this time to keep you, the community, and clinic staff safe from potential exposure to COVID-19. If you have an in-person clinic visit that has been cleared by one of our providers, we ask that you consider the following:
We will be screening everyone entering our clinic facilities. People with any of the following symptoms will be asked to leave the clinic. This applies to anyone who:
Has experienced fever (temperature >100.4), cough, sore throat, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness) or shortness of breath within the past 48 hours.
Has been exposed to anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms within the past 48 hours.
Has had contact with someone known to have coronavirus or who has actively been tested for coronavirus within the last 14 days.
Is coughing or showing signs of illness.
One visitor or support person may come with the patient for their appointment. All visitors must leave the building after the visit.
DENTAL: FHLC is providing urgent and emergency dental services at all sites (Beaver Dam, Wautoma, Mauston, and Steven’s Point. FHLC has suspended all non-emergency dental appointments and all of our dental locations will be open from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday for emergency dental services only. If you are not sure whether your situation qualifies as a dental emergency, please call us at 1-800-942-5330. We continue to work with our hospital partners on Emergency Department diversion for patients with emergency dental issues.
In this time of crisis, FHLC wants you to know that we are here for you. Please continue to call with any medical, dental or behavioral health concerns that you may have so that we may review the safest method for addressing your needs.
COVID-19 Resource/Support Line: 920-787-9450: Hotline staff are available M-F 8:00-5:00 p.m. and ready to help people find resources, or just talk or ask questions about COVID-19.
Daily, our staff are updating info on who is offering prescription delivery, grocery delivery and other key services!
Helping you find healthy ways to cope and stay connected is more important than ever. That is what Resilient Wisconsin offers. For more information, visit
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/resilient.htm
State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor recognizes Riverview Elementary School as being among 107 schools in the state that received Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition honors in the 2019-20 school year.
The Schools of Recognition award is presented to schools leveraging federal Title I funding to provide additional resources and services to economically disadvantaged students. The staff and students of earned an award for Beating the Odds. The criteria for receiving a Schools of Recognition award includes reaching goals for test participation, attendance, and graduation rates. Congrats, Riverview Elementary!!
Crossroads Family Church is offering FREE processed venison (hamburger, steak, roasts and stew meat) to all families from 11 a.m. to Noon in the church parking lot today (Friday, March 27). First come, first serve until all the meat is gone.
To reduce COVID-19 spread and protect our citizens & employees, we are modifying operations. Customers with appointments can enter the Waushara County Courthouse at Door H (Elevator/Delivery) on the South side. North Annex Building entrance is on the West side of the building.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: The Wautoma Area School District wanted to take this moment to THANK YOU for everything you have done over the past few weeks to ensure your children are adapting to this very unprecedented learning situation. We understand many of you are working remotely, are struggling with the financial stress of the COVID-19 Pandemic and looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Please know your child and their education is our priority and all of us are here to help you. We encourage you to reach out when things get tough and need a little help. Feel free to call or email us at any time, we are here for you! We MISS YOUR CHILDREN and hope we are back together soon!
Looking for more information regarding Gov. Ever's Safer at Home Order? Visit: https://wisconsinliteracy.org/resources/health-resources.html
The link for the Riverview At-Home Instruction is now active on the WASD website. For more information, please visit www.wautomasd.org, then click "Explore", "Riverview At-Home Instruction". Should you have any questions, please contact the Riverview office at 920-787-4590.
According to the EMERGENCY ORDER #12 SAFER AT HOME ORDER issued by Governor Evers, the Wautoma Area School District cannot allow anyone to use school district playground equipment through at least April 24th, 2020. We cannot physically close these areas, but we are asking all community members to honor this closing of all playground areas until at least April 24th, 2020. Please refer to Section 4 of the order shown below. Thank You
4. Closures. All of the following facilities shall be closed:
Places of public amusement and activity. Whether indoors or outdoors, including but not limited to amusement parks, carnivals, water parks, licensed public or private swimming pools, splash pads, aquariums, zoos, museums, arcades, fairs, children's play centers, playgrounds, funplexes, theme parks, bowling alleys, movie and other theaters, concert and music halls, country clubs, social clubs, and gyms and fitness centers.
Hello from our Elementary Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Roberts-Bray!
So that we can stay connected, Mrs. Roberts-Bray has created a YouTube channel! Every Tuesday and Thursday, I will post a new video that will share what I am reading, a fun digital resources, and a great read aloud! Please visit my YouTube channel, click the subscribe button, and enjoy two videos each week as we continue to celebrate our love for literacy!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMR6w7FhSuhbLDUYaMKVlvA
The link for the Parkside At-Home Instruction is now active on the WASD website. To view your assignments for the week, please visit www.wautomasd.org, then click "Explore", "Parkside At-Home Instruction". For those having difficulties or have any questions, please contact the Parkside office at 920-787-4577.
Until further notice, a secretary will be available to answer the office phone at the following schools during the posted scheduled times and days.
Redgranite Elementary School:
6 AM to 11 AM, Monday and Wednesday
11 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday and Thursday
Riverview Elementary School:
7 AM to 12 PM, Monday - Thursday
Parkside School:
9 AM to 2 PM, Monday - Thursday
Wautoma High School:
8 AM to 1 PM, Monday - Thursday
The link for the Wautoma High School At-Home Instruction is now active on the WASD website. To view your assignments for the week, please visit www.wautomasd.org, then click "Explore", "WHS At-Home Instruction". For those having any difficulties accessing the information, please contact the high school office at 920-787-3354.
Wautoma Area School Offices will be closed on Friday, March 20. For any questions, please contact the District Office at 920-787-7112. Thank you.
The following is a link is additional Internet Resources for Wisconsin Residents during Public Health Emergency.
Website: https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/BroadbandEmergencyInternetResources.aspx
Today the WASD Food Service Staff was able to serve a total of 314 lunches to children up to 18. Food Distribution will continue Monday-Friday until further notice. To find a distribution site, visit https://www.wautomasd.org/o/wasd/news.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2020
Waushara County Food Pantry Is Open and Will Continue Food Distribution During This Time of Concern About Covid-19
We will use a drive through distribution process to protect both volunteers and customers.
We are committed to continuing food distribution to our community during this time of uncertainty about how the Covid-19 virus will impact Waushara County. To conform to the CDC guidelines, and in an abundance of caution, we are instituting a drive through food pick up process. If you participated in our Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution or any of the area Mobile Pantries, this will be familiar to you.
Here is what you need to know:
There will be a check in point where staff will approach your vehicle to gather some information;
They will provide you information about next steps;
Packaged food will be brought to your vehicle;
We will make sure that basic food groups are covered, vegetables, cereal, carbohydrates, and proteins.
We will NOT be able to manage special request/choice items in the same way as usual.
Please be patient as this is a new environment for all of us.
Until further notice WE CANNOT ACCEPT FOOD DONATIONS, we must be able to track the source and distribution process for safety reasons.
We are partnering with other community groups to address the food needs of students that are at home. We will continue to monitor the situation so that we all get through this together.
If you, or someone you care about, need food assistance, please call 715-869-FOOD (3663) for information. Monetary donations should be made out to Waushara County Food Pantry and mailed.
We are open for food distribution every Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Waushara County Food Pantry is located at 220A Oakridge Court in Wautoma.
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Emergency State of Wisconsin Order #5
"Effective at 5 PM on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020, all public and private schools and institutions of higher education in the State of Wisconsin shall close for instructional and extracurricular activities at 5 PM. Such institutions shall remain closed for the duration of the public health emergency or until a subsequent order lifts this specific restriction" Andrea Palm - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
The purpose of this order is to clearly communicate that the April 6th date of a return to school is no longer in effect, and schools are closed indefinitely.
Sincerely,
Tom Rheinheimer - District Administrator
Effective Immediately:
The District Fitness Center is Closed.
The WASD Food Service Staff is working hard today packing lunch and breakfast for all WASD children18 or under. Lunch and breakfast for the next day will be available between 11-11:45 AM starting Wednesday, March 18th at all seven of our meal distribution locations.
Please check our post for locations at Redgranite, Mount Morris and Wautoma. Your child does NOT need to have a parent or guardian with them to pick up meals. For more information about meal distribution, visit https://www.wautomasd.org/article/210777?org=wasd
