In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
Whitnall Middle School Message
August 16, 2019

Hello WMS Families!

We are getting close to the start of the school year! August 28th we welcome most of our incoming 6th grade students for our transition day! Information for transition day was sent out and can be found below. Otherwise we welcome back every single Whitnall Middle School student September 3rd!

Our new science area is in the final stages and touch ups - it is an amazing space for learning! Our main bathrooms have also been remodeled on the first floor and the second floor. The evening of August 28th not only will our updated spaces at WMS be open for the community everyone will also be able to see the updates at Hales Corners Elementary and Whitnall High School from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There is going to be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Hales Corners Elementary starting at 6:00pm.

Schedules will be available on August 19th. If something doesn't look 'right' don't worry we can help fix most questions pretty quickly. Our WMS Counselor Mr. Jim Gableman will be able to help any adjustments - all Mr Gableman's contact information is below.

Enjoy the summer days and nights! As always please let us know if we can help or be of assistance.


Yours in learning,

Bob Antholine
Principal WMS
Upcoming Dates
August 28th - 6th Grade Transition Day 7:55am-3:00pm
August 28th - All School Welcome/Open House 4:00pm - 5:59pm
August 28th - Picture Day 4:00 - 7:00pm WHS
August 28th - Ribbon Cutting on Projects at HCE and Open Visitations at HCE, WMS, WHS 6:00pm - 8:00pm
August 29th - Supply Drop Off at WMS 8:00am - 12:00pm
August 30th -. Supply Drop Off at WMS 8:00am - 12:00pm
September 3rd - First Day of School ALL Students
Transition Day
Below is information sent to district families regarding transition day on August 14th....
Dear Parents and Guardians

Wednesday, August 28th, will be ‘Transition Day’ for all students who will be moving to a new building within the Whitnall School District (K4, K5, 6th, and 9th-grade students). On this day, students will engage in activities that were previously part of the first day of school. This will be a great opportunity for students to meet their new teachers, classmates, and become more comfortable with their new school environment.

Parents must register their child(ren) to confirm attendance for August 28th Transition Day. Registration closes August 21st. 
After the closing date, please call Rene Freyer at (414) 525-8524 to register.

6th Transition  
(7:55 am - 3:00 pm) 
New 6th-Grade students will learn about Middle School life, learn how to navigate a new building, meet their teachers, and learn about new expectations and processes, and engage in a practice of their daily schedule and location of classrooms. Regular bus transportation for eligible students will be provided and lunch for all 6th grade students.
Open House August 28th
On August 28th, WMS will be having an Open House from 4:00pm - 5:40pm. At 5:40pm we ask if anyone is interested to attend the Referendum Ribbon Cutting that will take place at Hales Corners Elementary School starting at 6:00pm. Whitnall Middle School Administration will be back at WMS from 6:00pm - 8:00pm to help showcase our updated spaces.
Construction Update
Construction Update
So close to being done! Such an amazing space for learning! Come August 28th to check it out!
WMS Picture Information Part 1
SMILE
A Message From Visual Image Photography
This year, we are holding student pictures during the "Back to School" nights at the elementary schools as well as from 9am - 7pm on Wednesday, August 28 in the high school gym. This year, we have a new vendor relationship with Visual Image Photography (VIP). You have received communications from each school with the links to pre-order pictures from VIP as well as times and locations. 

If you are a family with multiple students across buildings, please know that you can take all your students to one building location. However, only on Wednesday, at the high school, will VIP print out student IDs on the spot for middle and high school students. If you take your middle or high school student to a picture location at either Edgerton or Hales Corners with their younger sibling, they will be able to get their picture taken but will need to pick up their student ID once they are back in school on September 3.

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WMS Picture Information Part 2
Starting with the 2019-2020 school year the Whitnall School District has a new photography service - Visual Image Photography (VIP). Families can register for pictures online prior to our school picture dates. For families of WMS HERE IS THE LINK .
When will students be getting their pictures taken at WMS? With our new service students can get their picture taken at any of our schools during their picture days. Specific times for WMS students are as follows and will take place at Whitnall High School:
  • August 28 - 6th Grade Students attending Transition Day will get their picture taken as part of the Transition Day experience. Students will travel to Whitnall High School for pictures.
  • August 28 - 6th-8th Grade Students can have their picture(s) taken during our all school welcome/open house. Pictures will be taken at Whitnall High School from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Cross Country
Cross Country will meet for it's first practice September 4th starting at 3:15 in room 108. Cross Country is available to any 6th - 8th grade student.   Any new athletes that have never completed online registration will need to access their Infinite Campus account to get their student ID number in order to register for athletics. Any previously registered athletes need to use the same account and student ID as they have used in the past to register. Students will not be allowed to participate in any practice/or meet until they are registered and have a current physical on file. . If you have any questions please contact the Middle School Athletic Department at 414-525-8661

School Supply List 2019-2020



Families that pre-ordered school supply kits may pick them up in the WMS main office during Transition Day, Open House, or Student Drop off Days.

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 drop off.

PTO

We will be having some updates shortly around from our PTO on upcoming dates & events!


Middle School and High School Athletes
On line registration opened for all Middle School and High School sports for the 2019/2020 school year on July 1st. Any new athletes that have never completed online registration will need to access their Infinite Campus account to get their student ID number in order to register for athletics. Any previously registered athletes need to use the same account and student ID as they have used in the past to register. If you have any questions please contact the High School Athletic department at 414-525-8512 or the Middle School Athletic Department at 414-525-8661.
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)

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
Important Links and Resources
Whitnall Employment Opportunities
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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