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π MARK YOUR CALENDAR: UPCOMING EVENTS π |
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January 4-28 - PALS, Form C testing (JK-2)
January 4-28 - Winter MAP testing (SK-12)
January 14 - School Board Inservice (7 pm)
January 18 - No classes; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 22 - End of First Semester
January 25 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
February 8 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
February 11 - Elementary Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
February 15 - No classes (JK-12)
February 16 - Elementary Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
February 19 - Winter Walk to School
February 22 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
February 22 - April 30 - ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs testing (SK-12)
February 23 - Middle School Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
February 25 - High School Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
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π© A LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP π© |
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Hello Wauwatosa Community,
As we enter a new year, I'd like to take this opportunity to focus on mental health. So often, the phrase "new year, new you" is used to indicate a fresh start or a new beginning - especially during the month of January. And while this phrase may motivate or resonate for some, it's also important to manage your own expectations.
Right now, in the midst of a global pandemic, many individuals feel as though they're struggling to stay afloat. Of course, everyone's journey is unique; however, I'd like to ask you to please extend some grace to yourself - now and throughout the upcoming year. It's not always about pushing your limits and striving to be your "best self." Although you may find happiness through an increased focus on self-improvement, you may also be surprised to find peace and satisfaction through patience and love for your current self.
And please remember: together, we will get through this.
Aida Cruz-Farin
Wauwatosa School District
ο»ΏAssistant Superintendent of Human Relations
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Phase Into Learning + Tosa Connected Middle and High School Students to Remain in Hybrid Phase |
Beginning on Monday, January 25, 2021, Phase Into Learning and Tosa Connected students in middle and high school will begin concurrent learning in the hybrid phase. Concurrent learning involves some students attending class in-person and some students attending that same class by streaming into the classroom via Zoom. The teacher meets the needs of the students in-person and online simultaneously, and students will collaborate with their peers during small group opportunities. The expectation is not that students will be on Zoom for the entire school day.
Additional information and specifics about concurrent learning was provided by building principals earlier this week.
The Medical/Public Health Advisory Panel will meet on Thursday, January 21, 2021 to review additional data and discuss a return to five-day-per-week instruction for middle and high school students. Elementary students and 6th grade Montessori students will continue with five-day-per-week instruction as previously determined by the School Board.
As always, for the most up-to-date information, please visit our Reopening page. On this page, you can also sign up to receive the Daily Digest, a once-per-day email that includes data related to quarantines and COVID-19 cases in our school buildings.
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Superintendent Search to Take Phased Approach |
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Earlier this month, the Wauwatosa School Board held an inservice to discuss the process and next steps related to the search for the Districtβs new Superintendent. During this meeting, the Board outlined two phases of the search. In the first phase, the Board will hire a recruiting firm. In the second phase, the Board will work with the selected firm to interview candidates and make a hiring decision. Additional details are outlined below.
Phase One
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the Board approved a Request for Proposals (RFP) that provides details about this project and solicits bids. That document has been sent to recruitment firms and their proposals are due on Friday, January 22, 2021. Proposals will be reviewed by an ad hoc committee with finalists being brought to the full Board for interviews and evaluation. Following the interviews, one firm will be selected to support the Districtβs search for a new Superintendent.
It is the Boardβs goal to select, hire and begin working with the chosen recruitment firm in February 2021.
Phase Two
The timeline for reviewing, interviewing and hiring a Superintendent will be determined upon selection of a recruitment firm.
Additional information will be provided to the community via the weekly update email, website, Facebook and Twitter.
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BLOG: Community, Connections, Relationships |
Tosa Connected Coordinator Kenda Roman explains how community groups can work together and leverage existing resources to support our students, their families and our community.
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Underwood Cultural Diversity Club Spreads Their Message |
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Fifth grade students in Underwood Elementary's Cultural Diversity Club created positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS) posters for their new school. Students made the posters multi-lingual, using English and several other languages spoken by families in the Underwood school community, including Spanish, Hmong, Hindu, German and Farsi.
Great Job, Students!
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Tosa East Students Receive Multiple Awards for Performances of Antigone |
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Late last year, students from Wauwatosa East's theater program livestreamed performances of Antigone, aa 40 minute one-act play that puts a modern twist on a classic Greek tragedy.
The cast also participated in the 2020 State Theatre Festival, held online December 10-12, 2020. Both the Polynices cast and the Eteocles cast received the Critic's Choice Award for their productions, representing an elite level of achievement at the State Festival.
The Polynices cast received several additional awards including the Directing Award, Ensemble Award, Crew Award and Outstanding Acting Awards (Arthur Johnson, Jackson Vining, Griffin Moorhead, Autumn Cortright, Gwendolyn Tuffnell).
The Eteocles cast also received the Directing Award, Ensemble Award, Crew Award and Acting Awards (Henry Dizard, Trevor Schmitt-Ernst and Marie Krause).
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Tosa West Senior Receives UWM Chancellor's Merit Award |
Shannon Burns, a senior at Wauwatosa West High School, has been selected to receive the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's Chancellor's Merit Award for Fall 2021.
This award is given based on unweighted GPA and is renewable for up to four years, as long as the student remains in good academic standing at UWM.
Congratulations, Shannon!
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Students at East High School Get Insight from Practicing Attorney |
Students in Mr. Fischer's Law in Society course at East High School regularly have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers to relate professional knowledge and experience about the law. Past guest speakers have included lawyers, judges, police officers and other individuals who can offer detailed information to further students' understanding of the law curriculum and support their ability to develop and/or research essential questions using evidence and develop an understanding of core social studies concepts.
Last month, students had the opportunity to learn from Attorney Kimberley Motley, who specializes in human rights with a focus on women's rights in Afghanistan. She is currently the only practicing American attorney in Afghanistan, a country that openly treats women as inferior. She has boldly addressed and challenged the Koran (the central religious text of Islam) at times, illustrating the importance of challenging traditions when they violate universal declarations of human rights. Last month, Attorney Motley addressed what it takes to become a lawyer and what students must do to achieve a law degree. Her unique perspective is an invaluable resource for students as they continue their educational journey through high school - and beyond!
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π° EXTRA! EXTRA! WSD IN THE NEWS π° |
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π§ CONSTRUCTION UPDATE π§ |
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Each month, we post updates on active construction projects related to the 2018 facilities referendum and capital improvements. Find the most recent updates below. |
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Wauwatosa School District | 12121 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Ph: (414) 773-1000 | www.wauwatosaschools.org
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