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đź—“ MARK YOUR CALENDAR: UPCOMING EVENTS đź—“ |
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October 18 - JK Conferences - no classes for JK students
October 18 - 29 - District Youth Risk Behavior Survey (grades 6-12)
October 18 - November 12 - PALS PreK-K Fall Testing Window
October 21 - Elementary Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
October 22 - Elementary Conferences; no classes for elementary students JK-5
October 23 - Wauwatosa Recreation Department + Tosa Cares Fall Food Drive
October 25 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
October 26 - Elementary Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
October 26 - Spooky Space Planetarium Show (7 pm)
October 28 - Spooky Space Planetarium Show (7 pm)
November 1 - No School JK-12; professional learning day
November 3 - Middle School Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
November 4 - High School Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
November 5 - End of First Quarter
November 9 - High School Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
November 11 - Middle School Conferences (4:30 - 8 pm)
November 24 - No School JK-12
November 25 - 26 - No School JK-12; Thanksgiving Break; District offices closed
November 29 - No School JK-12; professional learning day; Trimester 1 ends
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đź“© A LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP đź“© |
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Hello Wauwatosa Community,
This month, I have prepared a video and written update for our staff, families and students. Please click on the button below to view the video, and then click here to view the written update.
I hope you've had a wonderful start to the school year and I look forward to continuing this journey with you in the months ahead.
Sincerely,
Dr. Demond Means
Superintendent
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đź‘Ą DEPARTMENT DISH đź‘Ą
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Staff members in our Business Services Office have been working to finalize the 2021-2022 budget. The budget will be presented to the School Board for approval at the October 25, 2021 meeting. Once approved, the tax levy certification will be sent to the City of Wauwatosa on or before the deadline of November 6, 2021.
Additionally, various grants are being reviewed and processed.
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Our HR Department has been focused on securing substitute teachers to support our students throughout the school year.
In the coming weeks, we will hire six (6) Building Subs that will be utilized throughout the District. We are confident in our ability to secure high-quality staff for these positions, as the Wauwatosa School District offers one of the highest daily substitute rates in the area, along with other incentives and perks like free lunch and a bonus program.
Additionally, along with Superintendent Means, the Department of Human Resources has engaged with members of the Wauwatosa Education Association (WEA) regarding collaboration and development of a new compensation system for the district's educators and support staff.
Finally, Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations Aida Cruz-Farin has decided to vacate her position in pursuit of other opportunities. Moving forward, Director of Human Resources Jennifer Fotsch will serve as the leader of the Human Resources Department.
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This month, our Teaching + Learning Department worked to embed FSW support into school-based mental health services and enhance the Canvas experience for students.
The purpose of our partnership with Family Services of Waukesha (FSW) is to address elementary student mental health needs and engage students and family members who have difficulty accessing services or who might not seek services in clinic settings. We are excited to have FSW embedded into school-based mental health services with qualified licensed clinical therapists working directly with students. This type of structure allows us additional support to reduce and prevent escalation of mental health issues that interfere with student learning, prevent depression, anxiety and other behavioral challenges through early identification and intervention.
As we move along in the school year, we want to continue to make Canvas a space that provides all students the opportunity to access digital content in a consistent way. By now, all classrooms should have their courses accessible (and published) to students with the 'Must Have' requirements. These must haves are included below.
Additionally, we want to think about Canvas being a place beyond just storing information, but rather a place where students go with intention. Therefore, how might we use Canvas to help students make their thinking visible, provide students voice and choice, engage in discussion, and communicate their ideas? To consider some ways, take a look at the usage documents for elementary and secondary. This will be something we continue to focus on and find ways to share, collaborate, and communicate around.
And finally, Director of Equity Nasif Rogers has decided to vacate his position. Additional information regarding a successor will be provided when available.
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📸 PHOTO OF THE MONTH 📸 |
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Young adults from 18-21 Transition Services/Next Steps & Bridges received a $5,000 grant from the West Allis Knight of Columbus on Thursday, September 30, 2021. We are so grateful for their generosity! These funds will be used to update some furnishings at their new apartment as well as for supplies and equipment. |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Through October 15 |
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 as a way to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The celebration started as a week in 1968 and was extended to 30 days in 1988.
Click on the links below to learn more!
Elementary students may also enjoy books on this list:
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Next Month: Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month |
November is National Native American Heritage Month, made official in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush.
A few facts:
âś… There are 574 federally recognized tribal nations in the United States, and 11 in Wisconsin.
âś… Each tribal nation has its own unique peoples, languages, and spiritual and health practices.
âś… Wisconsin and Michigan have the most nations east of the Mississippi River.
âś… Native peoples did not have the right to citizenship until 1924.
âś… The preferred way of being identified is by tribal nation; however, it seems to be a personal preference whether to be identified as Native American, American Indian, Indigenous, or Indigenous Peoples when the tribal nation is unknown to the speaker.
Our libraries have many stories, from folktales and trickster tales to inquiry and research. There are books on nearly every tribe in America, with over 600 books on this topic. Our library assistants have provided teachers with choice boards with book options for students. This document titled Native American/Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month books, created by Meegan Archambo, Elementary Library Coordinator, highlights a few of those book options.
To learn more, please click on the links below:
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Get Your Tickets for Our Fall 2021 High School Theater Shows |
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The Wauwatosa East High School Theatre Department proudly continues its legacy of 80 years of excellence in the theatre. This fall, Tosa East Players present...
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​The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
November 5, 6 at 7PM
November 7 at 2PM
November 11, 12, and 13 at 7PM
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And at Wauwatosa West, you can get tickets to see its fall musical: 42nd Street! Performances are scheduled as follows:
November 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7:00pm
November 14 at 2:00pm
Tickets are on sale now!
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Children's Theater of Wauwatosa Unveils Performance Schedule |
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This year, Children’s Theatre of Wauwatosa is celebrating 85 years of Happily Ever After with performances including Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and more!
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Now Booking: Child Development Screening Appointments |
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All children who live in Wauwatosa and are three years old on or before the date of screening are eligible to attend Child Development Screening Day on November 2, 2021 This free service will assess your child’s communication, gross and fine motor skills, social/emotional development and pre-academic skills. Call (414) 773-1080 to learn more or to schedule a screening. |
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Wauwatosa East Hosts Third Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony |
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The 2021 Wauwatosa East Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held late last month at Wauwatosa East High School. This year's inductees include:
John Mitich
John Buesing
Pat Brown
Chris Holloway
Maria (Galati) Smith
Jon Snodgrass
Kitti Wanat
Justin Drabowicz
Coach Rome Bedker
Gail Bonofiglio
1972 boys track/field champions
1974 girls volleyball champions
Congratulations!
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Wauwatosa Recreation Department Seeks Donations for Annual Fall Food Drive |
The Wauwatosa Recreation Department will be holding its annual Fall Food Drive on Saturday, October 23 from 9 am to 12 noon in the parking lot of the Fisher Administration Building located at 12121 W. North Avenue. Items of greatest need include cans of fruit (no sugar added), veggies, pasta and rice, soup, crackers and granola bars. Please donate if you’re able!
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Now Hiring: Substitute Teachers |
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Looking for some extra cash or something to keep you busy during the week? Substitute teaching might be for you! The Wauwatosa School District offers great incentives including an increased wage on hard-to-fill days (Monday and Friday), free lunch and more! Click on the links below to learn more.

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Seeking Volunteers for Human Growth and Development Committee |
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The Wauwatosa School District Department of Teaching and Learning is beginning a review of the current Human Growth and Development (HGD) curriculum for grades K-12 and seeks input from caregivers and community members to serve on an advisory committee. The committee will assist in the review of the current HGD curriculum and bring forward recommended revisions. The District seeks to recruit parents/guardians/caregivers and community members who can assist in providing a perspective that is representative of our community’s views on HGD education.
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Upcoming Parents United Events |
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Parents United is a coalition of 26 school districts in collaboration with educators, community resources and related service providers focused on empowering parents of children with disabilities to become effective advocates and informed decision-makers. This non-profit community-based organization provides regular informational workshops featuring experts presenting a wide range of topics relative to students with disabilities and their families. Please click below to explore the various programs available in the 2021-22 school year.
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Three Wauwatosa High Schoolers Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists |
Approximately 16,000 students from across the country have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program and will go on to compete for 7,500 scholarships that will be awarded in the spring. There are three different types of scholarships awarded as part of the program, including scholarships financed by corporations and colleges. The scholarships total $30 million.
Wauwatosa's semifinalists include:
Madeline Cicero, Wauwatosa East High School (center)
Matthew Nutt, Wauwatosa West High School (right)
Ronan Piontek, Wauwatosa West High School (left)
Semifinalists must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay and earn either an SAT or ACT score that confirms their earlier performance on the qualifying test.
Commended Students were also named at each school. These students are recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry.
Commended students include:
Molly Cole, Wauwatosa East High School
Nathan Foley, Wauwatosa East High School
William Naiva, Wauwatosa East High School
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Wauwatosa East Orchestra to Perform at State Education Convention |
Congratulations to students in Wauwatosa East's Chamber Orchestra who have been selected to perform at the 2022 Wisconsin State Education Convention on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. The performance will take place at 10 am at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
Congratulations on this exciting opportunity!
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Wauwatosa Public Library Foundation Honors Medical/Public Advisory Panel with Arthur B. Kohasky Leadership Award |
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Each year since 2000, the Library Foundation has recognized an individual or group of adults and six student leaders who have had a positive impact on our community.
The Wauwatosa Public Library Foundation recognizes the contributions the Wauwatosa Medical/Public Health Advisory Panel members have made to our community during the pandemic. Members have dedicated countless hours to developing a safe and effective COVID-19 protocol to protect our students, staff and the community at large.
The annual leadership event features a keynote speaker (always a well-known author or journalist), presentation of the awards to the students and adult leaders and a reception.
This year’s event is scheduled for 4 pm on Thursday, November 18, at Wauwatosa East’s Dale K. Hidde Theater. The event speaker is Joan Biskupic, a CNN legal analyst who has covered the Supreme Court for 25 years and is the author of several books on the judiciary. She will be appearing virtually. The event will be hybrid—in person and online—but we hope you will be available to join us in person with masks and social distancing protocols in place. For ticket information, call (414) 471-8487.
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đź“° EXTRA! EXTRA! WSD IN THE NEWS đź“° |
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*available for subscribers only
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🚧 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 🚧 |
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Each month, we've posted updates about active construction projects related to the 2018 facilities referendum and capital improvements. We will provide final updates for Roosevelt Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Longfellow Middle School in next month's newsletter. In the meantime, you can find an archive of all construction updates here.
And please remember to keep an eye on your mailbox because soon you will receive a Referendum Project Summary that details all of the completed projects!
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Wauwatosa School District | 12121 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Ph: (414) 773-1000 | www.wauwatosaschools.org
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