In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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October 29, 2021
Hello WMS Families,
As we enter November, it's hard to believe we are one quarter of the way through the school year. Communication about your child’s progress is vital. As shared in a previous Connect, your child's midterm grade reports will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on November 12th. The midterm grade will represent the culmination of learning to this point in the school year. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, November 16, 4-6 PM and Thursday, November 18, 4-6 PM. November 16 will be reserved for virtual conferences and November 18 will be for in-person conferences. Conferences will be by teacher invitation and communication with a Sign Up Genius will be sent out by staff at the end of next week. If a conference is not requested for your child and you would still like a conference, our staff is more than willing to accommodate.
Big thanks to the PTO and parent volunteers who helped at the WMS dance on Oct. 28th. Your support was amazing! The WMS PTO meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10th. The meeting will be held at WMS starting at 7 PM. Don't forget about the WMS PTO's November Earn and Eat fundraiser at the Hales Corners Noodles & Company on Tuesday, November 2nd from 4:00PM-8:00PM. The online order code is GIVING25.
Several adult volunteers are needed to help at the WMS Veterans' Day event at Whitnall Middle School on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 8:00AM-12:30PM. Volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast and lunch to the veteran guests as well as assist at various activities during the morning. The SignUp Genius link is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49ABAE29A1FB6-wmsveterans
Let's have a great November.
Sincerely,
Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
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Nov 2 - PTO Eat and Earn Noodles & Co. 4 - 8 p.m.
Nov 5 - End of Progress Period 1
Nov 10 - PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Nov 11 -Veteran's Day Event
Nov 12 - Portal Open to View Midterm
Nov 16 - WMS Conferences 4 - 6
Nov 18 - WMS Conference 4 - 6
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Online yearbook ordering is starting now. The cost of the yearbook is $15.
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The WMS students and staff are working toward a celebration event for our local Veterans. If you have a family or community member who you would like to recognize, we are requesting pictures of the individual from their time of service. We would prefer digital pictures emailed to the school, however, if an original physical copy is what you would like to share, we will scan it and return it to you promptly (please include your contact information with the aforementioned photograph). Additionally, include the name, branch and years of service with the picture. Email digital pictures to cbily@whitnall.com. Physical copies can be placed in an envelope and your child can deliver them to the office.
Finally, if you know of a local Veteran who would be interested in coming to the school or live-streaming virtually on November 11 to share their experience with our students, please contact Mr.Bily at cbily@whitnall.com.
Penny Wars have been happening during WMS lunches. Each grade level is competing to raise money for the Fisher House to help our local veterans. Penny Wars will continue as we lead up to our Veteran’s Day program. There will be a prize for the grade level that raises the most money.
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Winter sports will be starting soon.
Wrestling for 6th-8th starts November 1
Boys basketball tryouts for 7th and 8th start November 8
You will need to be registered and have a current physical on file before November 1 to participate or try out. Please contact Ms Sobush with any questions. 414-525-8660 or jsobush@whitnall.com
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National Art Honor's Society is proud to announce the return of Children's Art Day! Enjoy some last minute holiday shopping without the kids, or grab a coffee break while your child makes art with the talented NAHS students at WHS. See here for details.
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School fees, chromebook insurance fees (optional), and athletic fees are all accessible through your infinite campus portal. Please be sure to check that your account is current, as fees are required to be paid before students can participate in activities. This is also a good time to review your account and be sure all your information is up to date. If you have any questions regarding fees you can contact Julie Sobush at 414-525-8661 or jsobush@whitnall.com. If you need assistance with your infinite campus account you can contact Kay Larson at 414-525-8526 or klarson@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
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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WMS PTO's November Earn and Eat fundraiser is at the Hales Corners Noodles & Company on Tuesday, November 2nd from 4:00PM-8:00PM. The online order code is GIVING25.
The next WMS PTO meeting is Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00PM in the WMS STEM Commons.
Several adult volunteers are needed to help at the WMS Veterans' Day event at Whitnall Middle School on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 8:00AM-12:30PM. Volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast and lunch to the veteran guests as well as assist at various activities during the morning. The SignUp Genius link is:
We are still looking for volunteers to work at our indoor concession stand. The next available day is Monday, November 15th. The SignUp Genius link is:
Please help support WMS PTO’s fundraising efforts by participating in one or both of the following programs below.
AmazonSmile:
Box Tops for Education:
Use the Box Tops app on your phone to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add cash to WMS PTO’s earnings online. For more information please go to: https://www.boxtops4education.com/
If you discover a traditional Box Tops clip on a product, you can still clip it and send it to school. Every valid Box Tops clip is still worth 10¢
Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Whitnall Middle School PTO and/or follow us on Twitter @WhitnallMSPTO.
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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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