In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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Whitnall Middle School Message
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February 11, 2020
Here is to wishing everyone well as we move through the month of February!
Pleas check below for information on registration for incoming 6th grade students and for our current students as they move into 7th and 8th grade next year.
Just a reminder that February 27th there is an opportunity to connect with teachers from 4:00pm - 7:00pm during our middle school conferences.
Yours in learning,
Bob Antholine
Principal WMS
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February 11 - WHS Counselors Meeting with Current 8th Grade Students
February 12 - WMS Counselor Visits Edgerton
February 14 - WMS Counselor Visits Hales Corners
February 17th - No School
February 21 - WMS Dance 6:30-8:30pm
February 27 - Middle School Conferences 4:00 - 7:00pm
March 12 - 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night 6:00PM
June 9th - 8th Grade Celebration at Whitnall High School
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2020-2021 6th Grade Registration Details
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There are some adjustments for incoming 6th grade students as WMS works to provide more opportunities for our students to be exposed to the variety of courses we offer. For the 2020-2021 school year all 6th grade students will take the following electives during a 7 week exploratory phase: Spanish, French, Coding, Makerspace, and Art. Additionally, students will have to select a music course that lasts all year while alternating days with physical education. Music choices include: Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Music Lab.
Details of each course will be sent home when students register. Any questions please contact Jim Gableman at 414-525-8654
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2020-2021 7th and 8th Grade Registration Details
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For the 2020-2021 school year WMS has worked to better align the course offerings to support our middle school learners and to align to course pathways that lead into Whitnall High School.
Please talk with you child(ren) about the following options for both 7th and 8th grade students next year.
7th Grade Electives: Spanish I, French I, Theatre I, Tech Ed I, MADE I, Digital Comm I, Coding I, Health Sciences I, Art Foundations, 2D Art, Beginning Band, Band, Choir, Orchestra
8th Grade Electives:
Spanish I and II, French I and II, Theatre I and II, Tech Ed I and II, Digital Comm I and II, Coding I and II, Health Sciences I and II, Art Foundations, Art 2D, Art 3D, Band, Beginning Band, Choir, Orchestra
Course I + Course II = WHS Intro Course
Any Elective offered for 7th grade can be taken in 8th grade if scheduling allows. Please know the registration process is a very important one for us. Schedules are built around course registrations. After registration schedule requests may not be able to be done. Any questions please contact Jim Gableman at 414-525-8654
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Teens - Educating - Allies - Culturally - Holistically
T.E.A.C.H. is a new group at WMS that stands for Teens, Educating, Allies, Culturally and Holistically. T.E.A.C.H. is intended to provide a safe and supportive space for all students. This group will focus on creating a fun and comfortable environment for students to connect with one another, build friendships and discuss issues they are facing in their everyday lives. Through the presence and actions of T.E.A.C.H, we hope to increase awareness and understanding of diversity among WMS students, and continue building an accepting school community for everyone. Information is available at WMS for students on how to sign up.
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Robotics & Dungeons and Dragons Starting
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Robotics Club and a Dungeons and Dragons Group will be starting in early February for students after school. Robotics is being run by Mr. Gartmann and will be a VEX based. The VEX program builds into the Whitnall High School Robotics team. Dungeons and Dragons is a card based game for our 'gamers'. Students can sign up with either teacher and information has been put into each grade level Google Classroom to sign up.
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Inclement Weather Information
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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
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
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Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, February 27 14th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm in our East and West gyms.
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Social and Emotional Learning
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WMS continues to recognize the importance of social-emotional learning in developing a well-rounded individual. Throughout our social-emotional curriculum, your child will experience skill-building lessons in the four main areas of self-discipline, responsibility, good judgment, and respect for others. In the month of January, lessons are being delivered within ELA and Science classrooms. This month’s lesson content will be related to developing a positive learning community and personal
development.
Feel free to invite your child to discuss what they are learning and share your personal experiences of adolescence. Relevant topics to explore with your child include strengths and areas for growth, different ways people define and achieve success, and the positive decisions, values and goals that help people become successful. Have your child share an experience of learning a new skill that was challenging and how they used a growth-mindset to overcome obstacles. This can be an opportunity to relate to your child about you handled change and stressors growing up.
If at any time you feel your family or child could benefit from additional community-based supports, please reference the
District Webpage
to learn more about the Student and Family Assistance Program.
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We will be hosting our 2020 Career Day for 8th grade students on Thursday March 12, 2020 from 11:30am - 2:00pm. We are looking for volunteers to speak with our students about their profession. Our goal for the day is for each presenter to facilitate four 30 minute sessions. If you are interested or would like more details about the day, click
here
to see a list of desired Career Day sessions. Thanks so much for your consideration!
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Grade Level Homework Links
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Below are links to each CORE areas daily homework. The information provided is meant as a quick check. More detailed information is available from each teacher and/or their google classrooms.
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Upcoming Teen Center dates:
February 28 March 13 & 20 April 3 & 17
All Teen Center participants are required to complete a
Waiver of Liability
form signed by a parent/guardian and turn it in to Teen Center staff.
For more information and to download a printable Waiver of Liability form, click the Teen Center 2019-2020 link above.
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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 drop off.
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Upcoming Meetings: (held in WMS library 7 - 8)
March 11
May 13
The Whitnall Middle School PTO is looking for parents interested on being on the PTO Board. There is an opening for Vice President, but all positions are up for election in March. If you are interested please email Mr. Antholine @
rantholine@whitnall.com
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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)
Ryan Relich Assistant Principal
414-525-8663
Building Daily Operations and Events/Teaching and Learning
Primary Contact: Bob Antholine
Email
Student Attendance and Behavior
Primary Contact: Mr. Ryan Relich
Email
School Counselor
James Gableman
414-525-8654
School Psychologist
Nicole Lussier
414-525-8795
School Social Worker
Courtney Fleishmann
414-525-8655
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Important Links and Resources
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Whitnall Employment Opportunities
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Did you know that you can find employment opportunities at Whitnall through
WECAN
and daily substitute opportunities through
Teachers On Call
? Consider taking a look at what's available!
(Athletic Coach, Custodian, Food Service, Kitchen Worker, Noon Hour Supervisor, Paraprofessional)
(Educators and Paraprofessionals)
(Educators/DPI Licensed Positions)
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ttps://www.whitnall.com/schools/middle/
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