In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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August 20, 2021
Hello WMS Families,
We are getting close to the start of the school year and we are so excited to welcome our students back! This year, we are transitioning all students back on September 1st and 2nd (50 percent of student body attendance days) and then all students attend on September 3rd. Part of the purpose of the 50 percent days is for orientation in order to familiarize students with routines, procedures, lockers, and schedules. Students will follow the A days schedule for first three days. Additional information can be found in this newsletter and it was also communicated in the weekly Connect.
Schedules will be available by next week Monday, August 23rd after 4:00 pm. Upon viewing the schedule, please know that we can help fix most questions quickly. Our WMS Counselor Ms. Haley Evanoff will be able to help any adjustments. Her contact can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.
The WMS PTO will need parent volunteers to work the Whitnall High School concessions stand during the football game. A SignUp Genius link will be available by the next edition of the Connect. We hope you can volunteer and help raise funds for the WMS PTO!
Ryan and I are looking forward to seeing all the students and families again soon. We hope that your family can enjoy the remaining summer days and nights before school resumes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
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August 24 - Picture Day at WHS 9 AM - 7 PM, Last Names A-K
August 30 - Picture Day at WHS 8 AM - 6 PM, Last Names M-Z
September 1 - 50 % Attendance Day by Last Name A - K (A Day)
September 2 - 50% Attendance Day by Last Name L- Z (A Day)
September 3 - First Day of School ALL STUDENTS (A Day)
September 6 - Labor Day No School
September 7 - Fall Sports Start Date
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School Supply Kits 2021/2022 |
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Here is the WMS school supply list. If you pre-ordered a school supply kit, you can pick it up in the WMS office: Monday and Tuesday, August 23 and 24, 12:00 - 3:30 PM and Wednesday, August 25 - Tuesday, August 31 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If you are unable to pick up your kit during these times, your student may collect it from the office on their first day back to school.
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All students will being with their A day schedule on Sept 1 - 3rd.
6th Graders: If your child did not attend the Transition to Middle School summer school course, please know that part of the purpose of the 50% days is to familiarize students who are entering a new level with their new buildings. Sixth grade staff will gather students in the cafeteria to start the day, and teachers will escort students to their first period. Teachers will assist students with lockers and schedules.
Chromebooks: 6th grade and new students will be issued a chromebook during their first period class.
Returning students are expected to bring their fully charged chromebook to school when they report for their first day.
Locks: 6th grade students will be given a school issued combination lock during 1st period on their first day back to school.
Returning 7th and 8th grade students are expected to bring their school issued lock with them on the first day back to school. If they have misplaced their lock they will be issued a new lock form their first period class.
New students will be given a school issued combination lock during their first period.
School Supplies: Students should bring their school supplies and charged Chromebooks on their assigned 50% day. Sixth graders will be given their Chromebooks during the first period. Here is the WMS school supply list. If you pre-ordered a school supply kit, you can pick it up in the WMS office: Monday and Tuesday, August 23 and 24, 12:00 - 3:30 PM and Wednesday, August 25 - Tuesday, August 31 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If you are unable to pick up your kit during these times, your student may collect it from the office on their first day back to school.
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Important Deadline Reminder: Any student planning to participate in fall sports beginning on September 7th MUST have be registered online and have a current physical on file as well as having all school fees paid up to date. Any questions, please contact Ms. Sobush as jsobush@whitnall.com
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Infinite Campus Important Info |
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Please be sure to check your infinite campus account prior to the start of school. 21-22 student schedules, locker numbers and bussing information will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal after 4:00pm on Monday, August 23rd. We encourage you to view and/or print your students schedule prior to the start of school as they will need to know their locker number and where to report on the first day. Students can also save this information on their Chromebooks.
Annual school fees for the 21-22 school year have been added to students' Infinite Campus accounts and can be paid online in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by credit card or e-check. Online services fees have been waived for the month of August. Fees can also be paid in person by check or cash at the Whitnall District Office, open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
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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
Infinite Campus is continuing to be used for progress reporting, attendance, and district messaging.
The Whitnall website provides online tutorials that can help families better understand how to navigate our online platforms. Please see the links below for more information:
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The WMS PTO will need parent volunteers to work the Whitnall High School concessions stand during the football game. A SignUp Genius link will be available by the next edition of the Connect. We hope you can volunteer and help raise funds for the WMS PTO!
The next meeting will be September 8, 2021.
Kelly Peters- President
Sara Torres - Vice President
Jennifer Radke - Secretary
Rebecca Freek - Treasurer
Your comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome and we're always looking for new faces. You can send us a message at wmspto@whitnall.com
We also encourage you to like our Whitnall Middle School PTO Facebook page.
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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.
Chris D'Acquisto Principal
414-525-8652
Ryan Relich Assistant Principal
414-525-8663
Building Daily Operations and Events/Teaching and Learning
Primary Contact: Chris D'Acquisto Email
Student Attendance and Behavior
Primary Contact: Mr. Ryan Relich Email
School Counselor
Haley Evanoff
414-525-8654
School Psychologist
Nicole Lussier
414-525-8795
School Social Worker
Courtney Fleishmann
414-525-8655
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Whitnall Employment Opportunities |
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Noon Hour Supervisors
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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Whitnall Middle School | 414.525.8660 | info@whitnall.com | https://www.whitnall.com/schools/middle/
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