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.

Merton Intermediate School  |  N68 W28320 Sussex Rd., Merton 

Before & After School Program Information

  • Before and After School Program Cell Phone  |  414-380-8805 
  • Before School Program Hours   |  Monday-Friday: 6:30-8:40 a.m.   
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday: 3:50-6 p.m.

A.M. 4K Wrap Program Information

There are 2 A.M. wrap classes. If you have questions about which A.M. wrap class your child is in, please contact info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

  • A.M. 4K Wrap- A (Ms. Lisa) Program Cell Phone  |   414-380-8813   
  • A.M. 4K Wrap-B (Ms. Abby) Program Cell Phone | 414-380-8805
  • A.M. 4K Wrap Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday: 8:40 a.m.-12:50 p.m.   

P.M. 4K Wrap Program Information

  • P.M. 4K Wrap Program Cell Phone  |  414-380-8805 
  • P.M. 4K Wrap Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday: 11:50 a.m.-3:50 p.m.  

2024-2025 Program Calendar

Meet the Staff 

  • Before & After School Program Supervisor  | Samm
  • A.M. 4K Wrap (A) & Before School Lead Teacher  |  Lisa
  • A.M. 4K Wrap (B) & Before School Lead Teacher  |  Abby
  • P.M. 4K Wrap & After School Lead Teacher  |  Holly

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 

Before and After School programs are located in rooms 117, 118 and 120A. The entrance to program rooms is through door 1 the front of the intermediate school. Once inside the school proceed to the ramp and turn right.  The program rooms will be on the right at the top of the ramp.     

Before School Drop-off  

  • Parents will be allowed to enter the building and drop off their children between 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. If you are dropping off after 8:15 a.m., please call 414-380-8805. 
  • Parents will sign their children in on our attendance.
  • Children will check in with staff and put belongings in a basket

After School Pick-up  

  • Parents should enter through door 1 for pick up. Our room numbers are 117, 118, and 120A. Parents will sign out their child on our attendance. 
  • 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 will be provided , along with milk
  • 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   

Early Release 

On scheduled early release dates, Before School will be the only program offered for scheduled families. There will be no After School or 4K wrap program offered on early release days.  

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).  

4K Soft Start | Merton School District has decided to offer a soft start to the school year for 4K children. This will provide a great opportunity for children to learn routines and get to know the staff. Your child may only attend 4K Wrap and/or Before & After School on their corresponding soft start day. Please see below for your child’s soft start day: 

Tuesday, September 3: Last name A-M, if child is enrolled to attend Tuesdays 

Wednesday, September 4: Last name N-Z, if child is enrolled to attend Wednesdays 

Your account will be charged for the day your child attends. The regular program schedule will begin on Thursday, September 5.  

Arriving at A.M. 4K Wrap 

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

  • Bus  |  Please provide bus number 
  • Parent Drop-Off  |  If before 9 a.m., please drop-off at primary school. If after 9 a.m., please drop-off at our program space located in Merton Intermediate School.
  • Before School  |  Through a separate registration, your child(ren) 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 classroom at the primary school

Arriving at P.M. 4K Wrap 

P.M. 4K wrap staff will pick up children from their classroom at the primary school and walk the group to our room at Merton Intermediate School    

 P.M. 4K Wrap End of Day  

When 4K wrap concludes, Parents have the following options. Please communicate with our administrative office how your child(ren) will depart program.   

  • After School  |  Through a separate registration, children can continue into our After School program until 6 p.m. Please review the After School program tab for additional information. Contact our administrative office to register for After School.  
  • Bus  |  Children can take bus transportation provided by the school. Please coordinate through the school and inform Wisconsin Youth Company’s Administrative Office of your child(ren)’s bus number.  
  • Parent Pick-up  |  Children can be picked up outside in front of the primary school, near the playground. Staff and children will be waiting starting at 3:50 p.m. If picking up prior to 3:50 p.m. please contact the 4K wrap teacher on their cell phone. 

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 play (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground. 

Lunch 

Parents must send a sack lunch that does not require refrigeration or microwaving; milk is provided. 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 

  • A morning and afternoon snack will be provided along with milk. 
  • 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 

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 your child(ren) 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, child(ren)’s items and rest sheet will be sent home to be washed and returned to program. It is important that Parents send the items back with their child on the following Monday. 

Early Release 

On scheduled early release dates, there will be no 4K wrap programs offered. 

 

Hello families,

Can you believe how quickly the school year is going? In November, the children learned about letters F and G. We also took a week to learn about Thanksgiving and what it means to be thankful. Some of our activities included finger painting, counting with goldfish crackers, and making turkey headbands. Our class earned a pizza lunch for being such great listeners!

In December, the fun will continue as we learn about letters H and I. We will also take time to learn about the upcoming holidays. There may even be a return of our Elf on the Shelf, Chippy?!

While many of us celebrate Christmas, please let me know if you have a special holiday tradition or celebration that we can learn more about. You can always send me an email or text message. We love learning new things!

Winter fun:

  • Would you rather have a blizzard with heavy snow or a light dusting of snow every day?
  • Would you rather build a snowman or build a blanket fort?
  • Would you rather have hot chocolate with whipped cream or hot chocolate with marshmallows?

Have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season! See you in 2025!

Thank you,
Ms. Lisa

November was a great month in our 4K classroom. The kids were proud during the last week of November as they filled up a gumball machine from stickers they earned to have a special puppy day. We will celebrate this achievement in December. Over the course of the month, I saw the students bond closer together and develop even closer friendships. It is sweet to see them care for one another. Some of their favorite activities included making slime, Ms. Stacey’s storytime, thankful crafts, sink or float, and our classroom flower shop center.

This month, we will take a break from letters and enjoy all things Christmas. Our classroom is decorated, showing our class excitement for this season. In fact, I had some help decorating from a special visitor — our classroom elf! The students are excited to see him each day. He will join us to enjoy stories and activities with themes such as candy canes, elves, snowmen, gingerbread, and more.

Class Shoutouts:

  • Meliha is a hard worker! She stays on task and does it with a smile and good attitude.
  • Theo’s creativity and imagination shine as he builds awesome new creations in centers each day.
  • Camila is a friend to everyone. She includes everyone in her play and is always inviting others to play who are alone.
  • Danny is a leader in our class by exemplifying our classroom expectations each day.

Get To Know Staff:

One of my favorite parts of teaching 4K is how silly and goofy the children can be. I especially enjoyed the following quotes from this month in class:

  • “I don’t like this cheese, it tastes like dump truck.”
  • “Can you please push me super high on the swing? As high as a salami!” (Meaning tsunami)
  • “Why did the chicken cross the road? To get some new pants.”
  • Child: “Can you read my shirt?” Me: “Sure! It says grandpa knows everything.” Child: “Oh, that can’t be right. Only I know everything.”

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Thank you,
Ms. Abby

Hello!

We have been doing amazing in 4K wrap! We have been continuing to learn about letters and Thanksgiving. We loved making Thanksgiving art for our door and bulletin board in the classroom. We also worked hard on writing our names and learning how to sound out the letters to spell on our own.

In the next few weeks, we will learn about winter and holidays. The children are so ready and excited to play out in the snow and hopefully do some experiments with it. We will also continue to work on letters and sounding out words. I am working on a holiday giving project for the kids that will help someone in the community. More on that will be coming shortly.

The children are nicely adjusted to the 4K Wrap schedule. They know what comes next in our day, without any reminders. On the last Thursday of 2024 — December 19 — we will have a movie/pajama day. Please feel free to allow your child to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffie if they wish! I will send out reminders as the day gets closer.

Thank you,
Ms. Holly

Hello families!

Happy December!

The holiday season has officially begun! Even though November was a short month, we had a great time. The children enjoyed writing letters and putting together care packages for Hartland Place Senior Living. They worked hard making bracelets, cards, and taking time to make sure their letters were kind and welcoming. We are hoping to have some pen pals in the future and are looking forward to the holiday cards they will send back to us. That was our biggest project in November, and now we’re ready to switch gears for the holiday season!

The month of December always feels exciting, bright, and warm (even though it’s freezing outside). We will have a small celebration in program to kick off winter break. We will enjoy hot chocolate, treats, and a few party games. This week we will also do a food drive for the local fire department; we know the holiday season is busy for first responders. We’d like to give back to them and thank them for their services during the holidays.

Christmas fun facts:

  • According to folklore, candy canes originated in Germany, where a choirmaster used them to keep children quiet during Christmas Eve services.
  • In the United States, 3 billion Christmas cards are sent each year.

We hope you all have a wonderful winter break, and happy holidays! As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns, via email or site phone.

Thank you,
Ms. Samm

Reminders
  • No program:
    • Monday, December 23-Wednesday, January 1
    • Monday, January 20
  • P.M. 4K Wrap:
    • We are a nut-free classroom since there are children with allergies in our program. Please refrain from sending any nut products in your child’s lunch. Sun butter is a great alternative.
    • All nap items get sent home on the last day your child attends for the week. Please remember to wash and return them the next day your child attends program.
  • Before School/After School:
    • Staff have noticed parents allowing their children to sign themselves in and out on our attendance sheets. While I understand they want to feel responsible in program, this is not allowed. Only authorized adults 18 years or older can sign in and out on the attendance forms.
  • If your child is going to be absent from program, please text or call our message attendance line at 262–547–2326.
  • As cold weather approaches please remember a hat, gloves, jacket, snowpants, boots. See below our weather guidelines.
Weather Guidelines

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

Photo Gallery

A.M. 4K Wrap photos:

P.M. 4K Wrap Photos:

Before & After School photos:

Before & After School Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8805

A.M. 4K Wrap (Group A- Ms. Lisa) Site Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8813

A.M. 4K Wrap (Group B- Ms. Abby) Site Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8805

P.M. 4K Wrap Site Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8805

These numbers can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child(ren)’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(ren)’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.