In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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Whitnall Middle School Message |
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August 20, 2020
Hello WMS Families,
We are getting close to the start of the school year and we are so excited to welcome our students back! The 2020-21 school year promises to be a memorable one. For the past two years, the WMS has held a transition day for the 6th graders. This year, we are transitioning all students back on the week of September 1st through 4th (more details below in Return to School Dates). Our district is not hosting back to school nights that were previously scheduled for next week, however please note the dates for pictures.
Schedules will be available by next week Friday, August 28th. The deadline for parents requesting a change to their instructional delivery choice ended today. We now need time to process those requests and create sections/classes accordingly. Upon viewing the schedule, please know that we can help fix most questions quickly. Our WMS Counselor Mr. Jim Gableman will be able to help any adjustments. His contact can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.
We appreciate your patience as we do our best to answer your questions about the school reopening. There are some documents in the Back to School Information section below that will be helpful. This information, as well as any updates we make, can be found on our website and in the Connect.
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 Ryan Relich
Principal WMS Assistant Principal WMS
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August 25 - School Pictures 9 - 7 last name A through L
August 31 - School Pictures 9 - 6 last name M through Z
September 1 - School Resumes last name A through E
September 2 - last name F through K
September 3 - last name L through R
September 4 - last names S through Z
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Tuesday September 1 Students with last names starting with A through E
Wednesday, September 2 Students with last names starting with F through K
Thursday, September 3 Students with lasts names starting with L through R
Friday, September 4 Students with lasts names starting with S through Z
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Two photo days will be held at Whitnall High School for anyone in the district to come get their photo taken (staff and students), so families with students in multiple grades can all attend together. We’ve worked with VIP to ensure social distancing and safe procedures. Students only are to enter the photo area this year. To avoid lines, please make every attempt to arrive during the following suggested time frames, assigned alphabetically by your family last name (see recommendations below). Again, these times are not required, but will help to reduce lines.
Tuesday, August 25, 9 AM-7 PM, Last name starts with A-L
Letter A: 9-10 AM. B,C: 10-11 AM. D: 11 AM-12 PM. E: 12-1 PM. F: 1-2 PM. G, H: 2-3 PM. I: 3-4 PM. J: 4-5 PM. K: 5-6 PM. L: 6-7 PM.
Monday, August 31, 8 AM-6 PM, Last name starts with M-Z
Letter M: 8-9 AM. N,O: 9-10 AM. P,Q: 10-11 AM. R: 11 AM-12 PM. S: 12-1 PM. T: 1-2 PM. U: 2-3 PM. V: 3-4 PM. W: 4-5 PM. X,Y,Z: 5-6 PM.
How to order school portraits: For safety and convenience, this year all orders will be placed online. Images will be posted to view and order within a week after your photo day. You'll receive an email alert when images are ready to view, and all orders will be delivered to your home. To place your order after photo day, go to vipis.com. For additional options and information email support@vipis.com.
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Back to School Information |
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This year will look a bit different for our returning families. Please refer to the following documents for information and FAQ:
Questions pertaining to special education FAQ here
If after reviewing this information you still have specific questions about reopening, you can email REOPEN2020@WHITNALL.COM.
BACKPACKS: New for the 2020-21 school year, we are encouraging students to take backpacks to class with all the necessary learning materials they will need throughout the day in an effort to reduce trips to their locker and eliminate hallway congestion. Students will still be assigned a locker and locks will be distributed the first day of school.
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Families are finalizing their decisions for students instructional delivery through the end of this week. We will begin working on completing student schedules once the survey is closed. We appreciate your patience during these ever-changing times. Families will be notified as soon as student schedules become available for viewing |
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Chromebooks will be distributed during the first week of school. If your student retained their technology over the summer please be sure they bring their charged Chromebook to school. |
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WMS offers three opportunities for sports in the fall including Cross Country, Girls Basketball, and Dance. Currently, our athletic director is gathering sports specific details regarding availability and our district will be sharing more information about WMS sports in the Connect next week. |
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Grading Scale CHANGE for WMS fall of 2020:
Beginning in the fall of 2020, WMS will use a grading scale similar to the scale used at Whitnall High School. Rather than using the terms No Evidence (N), Beginning (B), Developing (D), Proficient (P) or Exceeding (E), WMS will now use a scale that builds from F through A. Please reference this document to view the grading rubric.
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If you have textbooks or other books from Whitnall Middle School, please return these when you get your photo taken on 8/25 or 8/31. Make sure to put the books in a bag clearly marked with your name.
You can also bring them to the middle school lobby. We will have a cart in the foyer to collect any books you may been using over the break.
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Families that pre-ordered school supply kits online may pick them up in the WMS main office Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 3 PM. Park and ring the bell at the main office entrance and we will bring the supply kit to you. Supply kits that are not picked up prior to school will be delivered to your child’s classroom. Should you have any questions, please contact Dawn Jones (414-525-8660 or dmjones@whitnall.com)
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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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Kelly Peters- President
Kerri Bomberg - 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
James Gableman
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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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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