Thank you for choosing Wisconsin Youth Company School Year Programs!  

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your first day of school. Additional information can be found in our program handbook.

Magee Elementary School  |  W313 S4134 Hwy 83, Genesee Depot   

Before & After School Program Information 

  • Before & After School Program Cell Phone  |  414-380-8810  
  • Before School Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday: 6:30-8:20 a.m.  
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 3:35-6 p.m., Thursday: 3:05-6 p.m. 

A.M. 4K Wrap Program Information 

  • 4K Wrap Program Cell Phone  |  414-380-8810
  • 4K Wrap Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday: 8:20 a.m.-12:50 p.m. 

2024-2025 Program Calendar

Meet the Staff 

  • Site Supervisor  | Alex
  • 4K Wrap & Before School Lead Teacher  |  Olivia 

All staff have education and/or experience related to working with children. They receive training prior to the start of the school year and are certified in first aid and CPR. All staff receive additional training regarding health & wellness and cleaning & sanitation protocols.   

Parent Contact Information  

Program staff may need to contact you from program at phone numbers you provided during the registration process with questions or concerns, for this reason when phone numbers or pick-up arrangements change, please update this information with our administrative office. To update this information, or any other information regarding your child and your family, please send an email to info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. This information cannot be updated via your Parent Portal. 

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

​Program Location | Wisconsin Youth Company programs are located in a classroom in the 4K wing. The entrance to ​our classroom is around the south side of the school, next to the garden. Please look for the Wisconsin Youth Company doorbell.

Before School Drop-off  

  • Please ring the doorbell. Staff will come open the door and greet you and your child. Parents will sign their child in on our attendance.
  • Children will put their belongings on a hook.

After School Pick-up  

  • Parents should ring the doorbell or text /call the program phone 414-380-8810 upon arriving to program. Staff will have Parent 1 and 2 phone numbers programmed into their cell phone. To verify the phone numbers listed on your account please contact info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. That will serve as our means of identifying parents. Staff will have children clean up, gather belongings, and exit the program space. We strongly encourage parents to meet their child  outside the door.    
  • If a different pre-authorized pick-up person is planning to pick-up from after school, please notify our administrative office or the site directly  

Daily Activities  

  • Wisconsin Youth Company staff will create weekly lesson plans tiered to the children’s interests   
  • Our program helps your child to discover new opportunities through our choice-based curriculum    
  • Within the daily activities, children will have a chance to participate in STEM, art projects, community building games, and other various hands–on activities to expand their developmental growth. Along with developing important life skills such as language, social, and emotional skills.    
  • There will be time for daily outdoor time (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground   
  • Children are also provided with the opportunity to complete homework   

Snack  

  • A morning and afternoon snack and milk will be provided     
  • All snacks served at program are nut-free   
  • All children must wash hands with soap and water before and after eating    
  • Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).   

Arriving at A.M. 4K Wrap 

Please communicate with our administrative office (info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org) regarding how your child will arrive to A.M. 4K Wrap. Options include: 

  • Bus  |  Please provide bus number
  • Parent Drop-off  |  Please drop-off at front of the school. If arriving late, please check-in at the front office. 
  • Before School  |  Through a separate registration, your child may attend before school and will transition to 4K Wrap from there. To register for Before School please contact our administrative office. 

A.M. 4K Wrap End of Day 

A.M. 4K Wrap staff will walk children to their 4K classroom.

Daily Activities 

Wisconsin Youth Company 4K wrap teachers will create weekly lesson plans tiered to the children’s interest. Our 4K wrap program helps your child to discover new opportunities through our choice-based curriculum. Within daily activities, children will have a chance to participate in STEM, art projects, community building games, and other various hands-on activities to expand their developmental growth. Along with developing important life skills such as language, social, and emotional skills. 

There will be time for daily outdoor time (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground. 

Lunch 

Hot lunch is available through the school. Please work with the school to set up this option. 

If not receiving hot lunch, Parents must send a sack lunch that must not require refrigeration or microwaving. Some children have life-threatening allergies (like a peanut or tree nut allergy). For this reason, Wisconsin Youth Company requests that children bring a nut-free lunch. 

Snack 

Rest Time 

  • Each day, there will be a 30-minute rest time for children. Wisconsin Youth Company will provide a padded mat and sheet for children to lay on.  
  • Under DCF state licensing, children are required to have a blanket at nap time. Please send a blanket with your child. You may also send a small pillow or stuffed animal. All items will be kept in a tote at program. 
  • During rest time, the lights will be turned off and quiet music will be played. Children that do not choose to sleep may be given permission to play with small manipulatives near their mat. 
  • At the end of each week, children’s items and rest sheet will be sent home to be washed and should be returned to program the following Monday.

It was great to see so many families make it to our spring family gathering. Everyone was involved and determined to find everything on our scavenger hunt list. Children also enjoyed our sensory bins. Our favorite game in April was still Octopus Tag. The children made their own modifications to mix it up for a project. They used the Butterfly in The Garden as another area to do some learning activities. Ask them about it!

We will finish the letters X, Y, and Z. We will practice letter tracing and recognition with paint dabbers, pencils, and playdough. Do you want a great way to help your child learn to write? Create the letters as dots. Then, have them connect the dots.

We’re still waiting for the dandelions to sprout this year. We’re ready to pick some for our dandelion animal threading project. This has been a favorite in years past so I’m hoping we get the opportunity to do it! We are also going to make nature-themed bracelets and create our own picture using rocks as the main source.

Upcoming themes in 4K wrap include Lifecycle of plants, fruits, and vegetables; farm animals; Cinco de Mayo; Teacher Appreciation Week; weather; nature; and insects.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is such an important part of being healthy. We are going to play fun games to practice self-control like Redlight-Greenlight, Simon Says, and participate in a Cake Walk. We will use senses with the 5-4-3-2-1 method to be in the present moment and hear guided meditations at rest time to feel grounded. We will also practice Rainbow Breathing and 5 Finger Breathing.

Kids say the darndest things! Here are just a few of the silly things I’ve heard that bring smiles and giggles:

  • Chase: During free choice Chase said to me, “I can bring dinosaurs back with DNA!”
  • Emmie: When our timer went off after free choice, Emmie told the class, “I don’t have to clean up because I’m the baby of the class.” Emmie is the youngest in our group and loves to share it!
  • Kaden: During circle time Kaden shared, “I watched Sonic 3. Then I ate popcorn and went crazy!
  • Henry: Henry said to another classmate, “We will have a playdate at my house and our brothers can hang out at your house. Then, when my brother leaves, we will jump on his bed!”
  • Kiellian: Kiellian noticed I was having a conversation with another staff member. Kiellian came up and asked what we were talking about. We replied, “It’s a Teachers Only conversation.” Then Kiellian said, “Okay because you were laughing and I don’t want to miss out on a good time!”
  • Cooper: Cooper told another classmate, “Let’s go to Mexico and get our own house!”
  • Finn: When the class was talking about President’s Day, I asked if any of them wanted to guess who our current president of the United States is. Finn raised his hand and said, “Mr. Neiss!” (school principal)
  • Bo: During snack time, children were talking about foods they don’t like and how they’re “allergic” to them. Then Bo replies, “I’m allergic to people!”

Get To Know Staff:

  • Favorite month: May for Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Favorite author: Brene Brown
  • This summer I look forward to going up north with family and watching my son’s baseball games.

Do you want “staycation” ideas of what to do this summer? Milwaukee With Kids is a helpful resource.

They offer weekend guides, free things to do, family-friendly restaurants, top-rated playgrounds, and so much more! I highly recommend it.

Also, the Waukesha Public Library offers Reading Programs and Explore Passes. Explore Passes are essentially free passes you can use throughout the community. Some passes include the Betty Brinn Museum, Milwaukee County Zoo, Mitchell Domes, Milwaukee Art Museum, Harley Davidson, Green Bay Hall of Fame, and Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. They are hard to get a hold of but you can check the availability online. My favorite is the Milwaukee County Zoo Pass because it includes free admission for eight people, one parking pass, and 10% off items in the gift shop!

Have a safe and wonderful summer break! It has been a pleasure to be a part of your child’s education. There are so many memories that I will keep close to my heart. I will miss everyone and look forward to seeing them in the lunchroom as kindergarteners! Your children are ready for the next step and have the skills to be successful kindergarteners! 

April was full of spring–themed projects and creativity. We spent time planting our own flowers to create a classroom neighborhood flower garden, enjoyed our outdoor spaces, and used our creativity to create and design our own in-class shops inside the classroom. We made origami paper animals and a pickle shop with different food items.  

For the upcoming month, we are looking forward to heading into the final stretch of the school year. This is always a fun time that we look forward to. We will spend more time outside enjoying the warmer weather. We will also plan our end-of-the-year class project. Keep an eye out for an email with more details on what we decide for our project. I can’t wait to see what they come up with!

Thank you to all my wonderful Before and After School families here at Magee. It has been another great year getting to know all the families and kids in the program. I have had so much fun creating new memories that will last a lifetime! For the families and kids who are moving on to middle school next year: I wish you the best of luck and will miss seeing you in program.

For our final newsletter I will leave you with our last Riddle of the Week. This was a big hit this school year. We have had a lot of fun coming up and solving these riddles together as a class throughout the year.

Riddle: What does the sun drink out of?

Answer: Sunglasses

Reminders
  • No program:
    • Monday, May 26
  • Early release, Before School only
    • Thursday, June 5
  • 4K Wrap:
    • As the weather gets warmer, we still require children to wear a light jacket or long sleeve between 50-60 degrees. See weather chart below.
    • Watch for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day artwork during the last week of school
    • We are going to do a fun tie-dye end-of-year project. Stay tuned for an upcoming email with more information.
    • Don’t forget to check out the gallery section below
  • If your child is going to be absent from program, please text or call our message attendance line at 262–547–2326.
Weather Guidelines

This chart shows what children need to wear when programs go outside.

Photo Gallery

4K Wrap photos:

 

Before & After School photos:

Before & After School Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8810  |  This number can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child’s location during program hours. Please note that staff are engaged with children during program hours and may not be able to answer. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.   

4K Wrap Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8810  |  This number can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child’s location during program hours. Please note that staff are engaged with children during program hours and may not be able to answer. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.   

24-Hour Attendance Message Line: 262-547-2326  |  Please text or call the message line when your child(ren) will be absent from program. All absences must be reported. Please include your child’s name, program, and the date(s) of absence.   

Administrative Office: 262-547-8770 ext. 0  |  If you need immediate assistance, please contact our administrative office. Our administrative office can also assist you with your registration questions.

Wisconsin Youth Company Email: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org  |  To communicate with our administrative or registration team or if you have questions regarding your account please send us an email.