In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Weekly Family Newsletter
Whitnall Middle School Message
Hello,

Welcome to the New Year!

While we have a couple of dates below that we have moved on from we left them on just so everyone knows what has been going on since we got back from Winter Break! If you haven't had a chance yet to check out our wrestling team hurry up as the season is coming to a close! Basketball ends mid next week and WMS is hosting the 8th grade tournament. Last night WMS & WHS students that participate in the Jazz Club had their combined concert at the WHS Auditorium!

We are getting close to registration for the 2019-2020 school year. The first step in this is for our 8th grade students Thursday, January 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at WHS in the Auditorium. At the transition meeting students/families will have the opportunity to register for their freshman year classes. If not able to attend or if there are questions counselors from WHS will be available and/or please contact us and Mr. Gableman will be able to support.

We've been spoiled so far this winter! I am sure that the cold is coming at some point. As always, please let us know if there are any questions or things we can help with.


Yours in learning,

Bob Antholine
Principal WMS
Upcoming Events
January 9th - PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
January 9th - Wrestling at WMS
January 10th- Jazz Concert 7:00 p.m.
January 16th & 17th - 8th Grade Basketball Tournament at WMS
January 17th - Noodles fundraiser 4 - 8:00 p.m.
January 21st - No School
January 24th - 8th Grade Transition at Whitnall High School 5:30pm
January 31st - Electives Showcase at WMS 6:00pm
February 7, 2019 - Organ Piper Fundraiser (8th Grade Hamilton)
February 8, 2019 - WMS Dance 7:00-9:00pm
Noodles & Company PTO Fundraiser
January 17th 4:00-8:00pm
Support the WMS PTO and WMS on January 17th from 4:00-8:00pm by picking up Noodles & Company for the household! 25% of all purchases during that time - IF YOU MENTION WMS - comes back to our PTO! See attached flyer here!
8th Grade Transition Night
January 24 at 5:30-7:30 PM is the 8th Grade Open House and Transition Night at the high school. Learn about the course pathways for college and careers. Attendance at this event is highly encouraged. The event will start in the Auditorium at Whitnall High School. Students and Families will work through 3 different cycles to learn more about that first year of high school!
WMS Electives Showcase Night
January 31st 6:00-7:30pm
Join us for the Electives Showcase to see what elective courses have to offer at Whitnall Middle School!
Who: Current WMS families and students and 5th Grade students and families!
Where: Start off in the WMS cafeteria at 6:00pm! If you are late....don't worry! There will be a video rolling in the cafeteria as an on-going introduction.
February 7th - Organ Piper Fundraiser
A Number of our 8th grade students will be going to see the play Hamilton in Chicago later this school year. To help off set the cost Organ Piper Pizza has offered a couple of fundraising nights! February 7th - order some pizza and support WMS 8th grade students. All monies donated by Organ Piper Pizza go to decrease the cost for each student.
2019-2020 PTO Officer Positions
We are about to cross the mid year point within the school world! With that our PTO is already starting to plan for the 2019-2020 school year. Per the WMS PTO bylaws all Officer positions are 1 year terms. If you are interested in supporting WMS as an officer on the WMS PTO please email: WMS PTO
Inclement Weather Information
As winter weather approaches, we like to remind you of the policy on school closings. The decision to close District Schools is made by the Superintendent after consultation with the bus company, neighboring districts, the Weather Bureau, and the Sheriff’s Department. The following radio and television stations will be notified of the decision to close District Schools by 6:00 a.m., unless, due to special circumstances, a decision could not be made by that time.
AM Radio FM Radio TV Stations
WTMJ - 620 94.5 WTMJ - Channel 4
WOKY - 920 99.1 WITI - Channel 6
WISN - 1130 97.3 WISN - Channel 12
96.5 WDJT - Channel 58
98.3
102.9
106.1
106.9
School 'Stuff'

Student Absences: .
Please report your students absence to the school by 8:00 a.m. You may use the Absence Reporting Form or call the attendance line at 414-525-8650. .
No call and no note will result in the absence being recorded as truancy. If a student has a medical/dental appointment, we encourage you to provide an excuse from the provider.

Appointments/Planned Absences
If your student has an appointment, special event, leaving early, etc. Please contact the office prior to the event so we can have your student waiting for you in the office. You may use the Absence Reporting Form or call the attendance line at 414-525-8650. . If the student will be gone more than two days, please utilize the Planned Absence Form


Pick Up & Drop Off Information
As shared previously - busing and car drop-off/pick-up have been adjusted to decrease congestion near the Edgerton intersection where many students cross. While it may take some time to adjust we appreciate your patience with us and one another.

The map attached HERE shows an aerial view of the changes.

2018-2019 PTO Dates
PTO Meeting Times 7:00pm-8:30pm

Next meeting is Wednesday, February 13th.

This year during athletics our PTO will be selling concessions. PTO is in need of volunteers. If you are able to help out or would like more information please email the WMS PTO at wmspto@whitnall.com or by clicking HERE

Sports & Clubs
For the 2018-2019 school year all Whitnall athletics are now being organized through our Athletic Director Dave Pentek. Specific information for athletics and club will also be shared by coaches/advisors as soon as possible. Check the Athletics part of our webpage for updates as well as the online registration.

2018-2019 Athletics
Cross Country 6th-8th Grade
Poms 7th-8th Grade
Girls Basketball 7th-8th Grade
Boys Basketball 7th-8th Grade
Wrestling 6th-8th Grade
Girls Volleyball 7th-8th Grade
Track & Field 7th-8th Grade

2018-2019 Anticipated Clubs
Robotics (VEX Materials have arrived!)
Forrest Ecology Club
Holiday Band (Completed!)
Chess
Musical
Jazz Band
Wood Working (Currently Taking Student Names)
Art Club (Up and Running)
WMS Leadership
Please use the following information to determine whom to contact for different questions. If you have any questions on how to direct you call/questions please contact Ms. Dawn Jones, WMS Secretary at 414-525-8660.

Bob Antholine Principal
414-525-8652
@Antholine (twitter)

Krystle Stingle Assistant Principal
414-525-8663
@kstingle (twitter)

Building Daily Operations and Events/Teaching and Learning
Primary Contact: Bob Antholine Email

Student Attendance and Behavior
Primary Contact: Ms. Krystle Sti ngle Email


School Counselor
James Gableman
414-525-8654

School Psychologist
Nicole Lussier
414-525-8795

School Social Worker
Courtney Fleishmann
414-525-8655
Important Links and Resources
Whitnall Middle School | 414.525.8660 | info@whitnall.com | h ttps://www.whitnall.com/schools/middle/