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Mindfulness on Full Display at Walker Elementary School
On Monday, May 7, 2018, the youngest students at Walker Elementary School demonstrated “mindfulness strategies” during an event held in the school gymnasium. According to teacher, Amy Zieger, “Over 40 four and five-year old kindergartners participated. They were excited to show others what they’ve learned this year about mindfulness.”
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High School Impact Day
Demonstrates the Consequences of Drunk or Distracted Driving
Members of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) from Nathan Hale High School and West Allis Central High School hope their Impact Day sends a life-saving message to classmates: Don’t drink and drive and don’t drive while distracted.
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Teaching is a Work of Heart:
Brendan Kelly
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Brendan Kelly is experienced at moving forward. At 34, he’s lived in the Pacific Northwest, made a significant career change, and now helps lead the charge in education’s newest frontier: technology.
“My mom, who was a reading recovery teacher at Decorah Elementary School and was a teacher for over 30 years, asked me to come in and help.” says Kelly. “Growing up, I spent a lot of time in her classroom. I would read with her students after school and work with them during summer. That week, I went to school with her every day. After spending time in her classroom...something just clicked.”
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The Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators Honors Teachers
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, educators from the WAWM School District were honored at an annual educator awards banquet sponsored by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators. Teachers were nominated by their principals for their hard work and dedication to their school and District. Educators from more than 115 schools attended the 13th-annual Teacher Recognition Gala. WAWM Superintendent, Dr. Marty Lexmond presented welcoming comments at the event.
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Walking Bus
In collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing, Horace Mann Elementary, Longfellow Elementary, and Jefferson Elementary will pilot a new concept for walking to school in the morning: Walking School Buses.
A Walking School Bus is a way for school children to walk to school along a set route in much the same way a school bus would drive them to school.
According to District Nurse, Marla Blom, “Nursing students will be walking specific routes throughout these neighborhoods, picking up children at certain checkpoints to get them safely to school on time.”
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Partner Profile:
Glenn Rieder
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In May, 2017 Glenn Rieder broke ground on a new $10 million, 120,000 square foot industrial facility in West Allis. The new facility allows Glenn Rieder to increase its production capacity and enhance its reputation as a leader in the architectural millwork industry.
According to K-12 Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Gwen Skoyen, “As innovative companies such as this join our community, they will be looking for cabinet makers with twenty-first century skills. We are in the process of establishing a partnership Glenn Rider. We want students in our youth apprenticeship program to be part of a training opportunity like this.”
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A Winning Attitude
A Winning Season!
For the past six years, Nathan Hale Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, George Sotiros and Bill Barbeau, Rob Navarrette, Dru Schneider, Rachel Milani and Britney Toles have been training their players to be great athletes and more importantly, great believers in themselves. “Prior to our coaching staff taking over,” explains Sotiros, “the stats were dismal. Since 2002, the team had won only five or six games. When we all started working together in 2013, our players openly admitted they felt embarrassed and discouraged by the team’s previous record. We knew, first and foremost, we had to change the culture of the program.”
Sotiros and his coaches set to work making sure their players started to feel the sense of pride that comes with being part of something special.
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Fifth Annual Resource Night Held for Parents of Special Education Students
On April 12, 2018, the Fifth Annual Parent Resource Night held at West Allis Central High School. Teachers representing the Autism Program, Intellectually Disabled, and Speech/Language Program helped organize the event.
Speakers from the Division of Vocational Resources, Independence First, Life Navigators, TransCen/CEO, Best Buddies, and the WAWM Recreation Department shared information about their respective agencies. Students from Central’s Central Perk prepared dinner for the event.
The resource night is designed to provide parents with the information they need to support their children in school. It also helps them learn about the resources and services available to their children when they become adults.
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2018-2019 AM Action
Before School Care Program
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For 16 years, the WAWM Recreation and Community Services Department has been offering after school care programs at all elementary schools. After surveying parents, researching other programs and meeting with principals, they recommended the addition of a before school care program for the 2018-2019 school year. The WAWM School Board approved the proposal and are extremely proud to support children and families with one of the most affordable before and after school care programs in the Milwaukee area.
Registration begins July 1, 2018!
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High School Athletic Orientation for Incoming Freshman
Parents and Incoming Freshmen Student-Athletes are encouraged to attend this orientation on
Monday, June 4, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Central High School - Fieldhouse
8516 West Lincoln Avenue
Nathan Hale High School - Gym
11061 West Lincoln Avenue
- Meet the Coaches!
- Summer Camps, Open Gyms, and Weight Room programs!
- Sport Information, Try-Out and Sign-up materials!
- Join High School Booster Club!
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Intermediate Students Receive Scholarships for Private Music Lessons
The following students have received Private Music Lesson Scholarships from the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee:
Frank Lloyd Wright
Alianna Given (6th grade, violin)
Sikora Bretsch (7th grade, viola)
Ella Vail (7th grade, bass)
West Milwaukee
Moncerrat Cervantes (8th grade, violin)
Alexa Ramirez (8th grade, cello)
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Nathan Hale High School Hosts 10th Annual Safe and Sober Family Night
In preparation for prom and graduation, the 10th Annual Safe and Sober Family Night was held at Nathan Hale High School on April 16, 2018. Over 100 families attended the event. It was sponsored by the West Allis-West Milwaukee Community Coalition working in collaboration with the WAWM School District, the West Allis Police Department, and the WAWM Heroin/Opiate Task Force.
“We’re heading into summer and lots of our students are going to these big events,” explains Principal Matt Lesar. “We want them to make positive choices that keep them safe.”
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Annual Lego Robotic Competition
On Thursday, April 26, 2018 seven WAWM schools competed in the District’s Annual Lego Robotics Competition. During the event, teams had three scheduled times for their robot to accomplish a series of tasks.
Overall Winner
Wilson Elementary
Robotic Points Award
Wilson Elementary
Core Values Award
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
Teamwork Award
Longfellow Elementary
Robot Design Award
Pershing Elementary
Project Award
General Mitchell Elementary
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2018 Employee Recognition
On behalf of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School Board and our entire district, I would like to thank the following staff members for their many years of service to our schools. Our success would not be possible without their dedication to education. Their work is valued and we are deeply grateful for all you have done on behalf of our children.
Dr. Marty Lexmond
Superintendent
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Summer Sports Camps
West Allis Central and Nathan Hale High School Athletics would like to invite you to attend their summer youth sports camps!
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for more information.
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Nathan Hale High School Concert Choirs Perform World Premier Piece
On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., the Nathan Hale High School Choirs presented their spring concert featuring the world premiere of a piece written by award-winning composer of contemporary concert music, Dr. Thomas LaVoy.
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Parent Advisory Circle
Join us for the District Parent Advisory Circle on Thursday, May 17, 2018. The topic of this meeting will be School Budget. Learn about the budgeting process and provide feedback regarding the 2018-2019 School Budget proposal.
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for more information.
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Upcoming No School Days
NO SCHOOL Friday, May 25, 2018 or Monday, May 28, 2018 to honor Memorial Day.
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Enrollment and Address Changes
Has your address changed? Visit our Enrollment Center
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West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Administration Building
1205 South 70th Street -
5th Floor
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Proof of Residency is required.
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for more information.
telephone (414) 604-3014.
NUEVOS CAMBIOS DE INSCRIPCIÓN Y DIRECCIÓN
Centro de Inscripción Edificio de Administración del Distrito Escolar West Allis-West Milwaukee
1205 Sur en la calle 70th
- 5to Piso
De Lunes a Viernes: de 7:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.
¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con West Allis-West Milwaukee Enrollment Center por correo electrónico Enrollment@wawmsd.org o por teléfono (414) 604-3014.
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