MARK YOUR CALENDAR
November 1 - Middle School Conferences (4:30 - 8:30 pm)
November 3 - High School Conferences (4:30 - 8:30 pm)
November 3 - Child Development Screening Day
November 4 - End of 1st Quarter
November 8 - No Classes (JK-12); Professional Learning Day
November 7 - High School Conferences (4:30 - 8:30 pm)
November 10 - Middle School Conferences (4:30 - 8:30 pm)
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 14 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
November 23 - No Classes (JK-12)
November 24 - Thanksgiving Day
November 24-25 - No Classes (JK-12); District Office Closed
November 28 - No Classes (JK-12); Elementary Staff Records Day; Secondary Staff Professional Learning Day
November 28 - End of 1st Trimester

December 12 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
December 23-30 - No Classes; Winter Break

January 2 - Classes Resume
EMERGENCY WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS
When emergency situations arise, the Wauwatosa School District is committed to communicating with students, families and staff quickly and effectively. On October 12, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Waukesha County and parts of Milwaukee County. When the warning was initially issued for Waukesha County, the District informed stakeholders that we were monitoring the situation. When the warning was eventually issued for Wauwatosa, families were immediately informed that students and staff were safe inside the buildings and had been instructed to SHELTER for safety.

This is one of our Standard Operating Protocols, and we practice these drills regularly inside each school building. Our students and staff did a fantastic job remaining calm, following instructions and supporting one another.

As soon as the SHELTER was lifted, all stakeholders were informed that everyone was safe, and that learning would resume within the buildings.

You can learn more about our communication protocols in the event of an emergency here.

If you did not receive the emergency messages related to the SHELTER in October, please contact your school's administrative assistant to ensure your contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus.
"The communication yesterday during the storm...was truly exemplary. It was timely, informative, and reassuring, which makes a huge difference in a stressful situation. Very well done!!"
Jonathan Ference-Burke, elementary parent

"The communication during the weather this week was fantastic, by the way. I am SO appreciative that this district uses texting for urgent matters. Thank you!"
Heather Birk, elementary parent
DIVISION DISH
Learn more about the activities that have taken place over the past month, and discover what each district division will be addressing in the upcoming months.
Academic Performance
This month, we celebrate National STEM and STEAM Day on November 8. The Wauwatosa School District is so pleased to offer a dedicated STEM elementary school to our community (Wauwatosa STEM). We also provide a full STEM program at Underwood Elementary School (USTEM) and STEM learning programs at both of our middle schools.

We will also celebrate American Education Week from November 16-22 by honoring the team of people who work in our schools - everyone from operational relief workers (ORWs) and classroom teachers to the cafeteria workers and administrative staff, plus countless others. Please keep an eye on the District's social media pages and join the celebration!

The Department of Public Instruction will release annual district and school report card data near the middle of November. Building principals look forward to sharing their school's report card information with the community.
 
We continue to move through our Curriculum Review Cycle. Last month, we began an audit of Science for students K-12, as well as Technology Education and Project Lead the Way. We will be developing opportunities for community engagement specific to Tech Ed and Project Lead the Way in the coming month. We continue to anticipate completing audit reports this winter and we'll take steps to develop responses to the audit findings in spring 2023.

In October, we also disseminated a survey with families, students and staff regarding current grading and reporting practices, and areas for improvement and increased effectiveness. Data collected via this survey will inform subsequent focus group topics and will help the District and our consultants develop plans to effectively address the areas of growth.
 
This month, we shared our Multi-Level Systems of Support (MLSS) framework with staff members and we are in the process of collecting feedback regarding the proposed desired state of our Student Support Team (SST) meetings. Modifications will be considered based on feedback received.
Human Resources
In November, we celebrate both Education Support Professionals Day (November 16) and Substitute Educators Day (November 19). We are so thankful for our support staff and substitutes, as they are certainly very important members of the WSD team who help keep our schools running each and every day.

The Division of Human Resources is pleased to have hired Ms. Toni Davis to join our team as a Human Resource Specialist. Ms. Davis' efforts will focus on supporting employees' access to our benefits, leaves of absence and substitutes. Soon the division will share an updated "Who 'ya gonna call?" infographic - a tool that our WSD staff members can use to quickly and easily determine who will best be able to assist them in the HR division.

In October, the Division of Human Resources has been hard at work developing the District Staffing Plan for the 2023-24 school year. We will begin to have staffing discussions with principals in January, followed by ongoing updates to the plan throughout February and March. It is our goal to finalize the Staffing Plan in March 2023.

We will be holding a community engagement session on Tuesday, November 15 from
5 to 6:30 pm at the Fisher Administration Building, Conference Room C. This will be our division's first community-wide engagement session and we look forward to continuing to build relationships with all stakeholders through this event.

And finally, during November, the Division of Human Resources will bring its Monthly Report to the Board of Education.
Operations + Finance
The Division of Operations + Finance is recommending the District work with a third-party firm that specializes in longer-term enrollment projections. This recommendation is scheduled for Board discussion and action at the November 14 Board meeting. The District will provide the data - along with enrollment data collected over the past several years - to the external vendor. This vendor will analyze the information along with the demographics of the Wauwatosa community to deliver a report in March 2023 that contains enrollment projections for the next ten (10) years. These projections will help the Finance Department more accurately develop budget projections.
 
The 2022-23 budget was approved and the tax levy was certified at the Board meeting on October 24.  The budget information, as approved, is available for review in BoardDocs.
 
The Operations Department has also developed and disseminated an RFP (Request for Proposals) related to the District's cleaning services. Proposals were due on October 17, interviews were conducted on October 24, and a recommendation will be presented to the Board on November 14, with a request for Board action on November 28. It is anticipated that the new contract will take effect on January 1, 2023.
 
Team members in the Buildings + Grounds Department are working on the development of the District's five-year facilities plan. The Buildings + Grounds Department is working to assess each school building and complete a report card that details the condition of various components of the building and overall campus. These report cards will be used to more effectively communicate to school communities the facility improvements that are needed and to help prioritize project planning for the next budget planning cycle.  The team will bring prioritized facility project recommendations for the 2023-24 school year to the Board in November and approval of these projects in late November or early December will allow the District to accept bids and secure the work for Summer 2023.  
 
A long-range facilities plan (looking well beyond the five year plan) will be finalized and presented in early 2023. This long-range facilities plan will incorporate the longer-term enrollment projections, ongoing school maintenance needs, and future learning environments.
 
During November, the Division of Operations + Finance will bring the following items to the Board of Education:
 
  • Cleaning services RFP results and recommendation
  • Five-year facility plan with 2023-24 project priorities and funding options
  • Preview the longer-term facility planning process
  • Monthly Financial Report
 
The Division of Operations + Finance continues to collaborate with other departments to create and host open house events for incoming JK (4K) and SK (5K) students. These events will be held mid-January 2023, and more information will be provided to members of the community in the coming months.
 
And finally, the Division of Finance + Operations is planning into a Community Engagement Session scheduled for December 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Fisher Administration building. Keith Brightman and other members of the team will deliver a 30-minute presentation on our current work focus and then provide ample time for questions and discussion. One of the key topics will be the importance of legislative advocacy as it relates to current and future school funding by the State of Wisconsin.
Pupil + Family Services
The School Culture and Student Success Committee met on October 18 for the first time to align efforts within Strategic Plan Goal #3 with a deliberate focus on Strategic Plan Objective 3.1: Introduce and/or revive developmentally-appropriate, district-wide framework that supports and integrates trauma-sensitive, restorative practices, and PBIS school programs for teachers and staff to embed into their classrooms, to allow us to provide access to support and services for all students. The first meeting outlined the scope and boundaries of the committee’s work, defining working definitions of common terms within Goal #3, and initial plans for assessing current state of such framework across the district. Next steps also include developing a plan for engaging stakeholders.  

We are in the process of reviewing numerous proposals for mentoring services after releasing the request for proposals (RFP). We are excited to see what our community has to offer in supporting our students who are in need of positive mentoring services. A student services team will be reviewing these to see what best meets the needs of the district and students. Stay tuned next month for an update! 

The special education coordinators have been leaning into their new role. They are holding proactive planning and “bite size professional learning” meetings with their special education teams at the buildings. A second special education parent liaison has been identified and will be trained to be available as a resource for families to answer questions as they learn how to be partners on their child’s IEP team. In addition we are onboarding the use of a service matrix to have a clear understanding of student needs in each of the buildings. 

November is an exciting month for the District’s equity work. On November 2, we will host our first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility committee meeting. We are excited about the group of internal and external stakeholders that will work together to address the deliverables in Strategic Goal #2. The DEIA Advocates have currently been identified for nine of our schools and we will have our first meeting on November 15, 2022. Ms. LaShawnda Holland will continue to work directly with the building principals to identify advocates for the remaining buildings. We will also have the first Affinity Group for Staff of Color. As we work diligently to embrace diversity, create equitable environments and increase inclusion and accessibility for our students it’s also important that our staff of color feel a sense of belonging within the District. 

The District's equity work continues with the identification of internal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Advocates in each District building. The job description related to the Advocates is currently being finalized, including expectations and stipends for participation. Additional information will be provided to staff members in the coming weeks.

This month, we're also pleased to share that Madison Elementary School was awarded a grant totaling $49,980 dollars to focus on developing and implementing a School-Based Restorative Practices Program. The staff at Madison will have opportunities for training, coaching and consultation throughout the school year supported by a Restorative Practices expert. Madison staff will focus on ways to increase student belonging and resilience, reduce discipline and behavior issues in the school environment, and increase school attachment as a protective factor. A huge shout out to Mr. Ryan Bahnaman, Madison School Counselor, for making this happen for his staff and students and being a prime example of living out our core values.

Lastly, the Division of Pupil + Family Supports is pressing “pause” on strategic goal. 3.3. Specifically, we are pausing the adoption of a mental health/SEL screener given there is a lot of foundational work needed prior to screening students in this manner. For example, we are first ensuring we have explicit instruction for social-emotional competencies, have a framework that braids trauma-informed care, PBIS, and restorative practices, deliver a consistent advisory period, and consistent access to social-emotional supports prior to exploring screening.

During the month of November, the Division of Pupil + Family Services will bring the following items to the School Board and community:

  • Special Education and Student Services Audit Response
  • Get Kids Ahead Initiative: Care Solace Resource for Mental Health Navigation (discussion and action to approve)
  • MLSS Coordinator* Job Description (action to approve)

*position title subject to change
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Wauwatosa East Latin teacher, Mr. Nathan Kolpin, was selected for the Milwaukee Brewers Grand Slam Teacher of the Month award in October! Each month, the team honors one deserving teacher who has been nominated by their students and community. And to make this occasion extra special, Mr. Kolpin was able to celebrate this special moment in the company of his grandfather.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Julia Summers
Office of the Superintendent
This month, we're welcoming Ms. Julia Summers to the Wauwatosa team! Ms. Summers (pictured above with her husband and two children) recently moved to Wauwatosa from Southern California, and she now serves as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent at the Fisher Administration Building. Ms. Summers has experience supporting executives at both non-profit and Fortune 500 companies, and we're honored to have her share her expertise with our district in the support of Dr. Demond Means and the Board of Education. In her spare time, Ms. Summers enjoys genealogy research, gardening and perusing Redfin. Next time you stop by the Fisher Building, please be sure to introduce yourself and give Ms. Summers a big Wauwatosa Welcome!
DISTRICT NEWS
Student Representatives Join Wauwatosa School Board
Students from Wauwatosa East and West High School have joined the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education as non-voting student representatives for the 2022-23 school year.

The representatives are Theodore Bock and Dylan Nolte (Wauwatosa East), and Margaret Lehman and Zachary Nowacek (Wauwatosa West). The four students will attend board meetings and serve as liaisons between students and board members, providing input on various matters from a student perspective. 
Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month, made official in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush. 

Today, there are 574 federally recognized tribal nations in the United States, and 11 in Wisconsin. Wisconsin and Michigan have the most nations east of the Mississippi River.

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. Each tribal nation has its own unique peoples, languages, and spiritual and health practices.

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. The document Native American/Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month books, created by Elementary Library Coordinator Mrs. Meegan Archambo, highlights a few of those.

Additional information and resources can be found below.




PNC Bank and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Team up with The Ability Center to Support Country’s Most Inclusive Community Recreation
The Ability Center announced a commitment from PNC Bank and DICK’S Sporting Goods to support Open Gym, an adaptive program to encourage good health and wellness and to reinvent how people play together. As Proud Partners, PNC Bank and DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s support will help fund opportunities for participants to engage in indoor and outdoor activities and games like wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, goal ball and tennis. 

Disability or not, Open Gym invites everybody to play together in an inclusive, non-competitive, friendly environment where friends, family and peers can play together in a ’Different Pair of Shoes,’ ” said Damian Buchman, founder and executive director of The Ability Center. 

Since 2009, The Ability Center has fostered opportunities to provide people impacted with disabilities with a daily opportunity to be fit, active, healthy and to play, while also being inclusive to the able-bodied public. Wauwatosa School District was the first Open Gym location to come on board, setting the precedent for inclusion of adaptive athletics in the area. 

More information and full schedule available at tacwi.org/open-gym.
November Engagement Session: Division of Human Resources
The Division of Human Resources will be holding a community engagement session on Tuesday, November 15 from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Fisher Administration Building, Conference Room C. The session will be hosted by Chief of Talent, Sarah Zelazoski; and HR Specialists Toni Davis, Megan Garrett, and Nathan Marinan. All members of the Wauwatosa community are encouraged to attend. A virtual option, childcare and interpreter services will be available.

Wauwatosa Offers Educational Options to Fit Every Learner's Needs
The Wauwatosa School District is proud to offer several alternative programming options for students. including Wauwatosa Montessori, Wauwatosa STEM (WSTEM) and Underwood STEM (USTEM). We also offer STEM programming at both of our middle schools.

Enrollment into these alternative programs are done via lottery. Students must be enrolled in the Wauwatosa School District prior to submitting a lottery application. Please click here for enrollment information.

Open seats at Montessori School are limited to Junior Kindergarten (4K). At USTEM and WSTEM, open seats are currently only at the Senior Kindergarten (SK) level. Open seats at any other grade levels only occur if a student leaves. If there are no seats available in your child’s grade level, please feel free to apply and your child will be placed on a wait list. 

Additional information about the lottery for the 2023-24 school year will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, click here to visit our website and learn more.
District Staff Holds a Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Staff members in the Wauwatosa School District Finance Department and Division of Human Resources joined together to attend a Skyward user’s group conference in October. The conference was centered around being even better and more efficient in our financial and human resources operations. And, of course, it included a little team building too!
Wauwatosa High School Students Voice Hopes for Future on PBS News Hour
Younger Americans traditionally show up to the polls at lower rates than older generations, but one recent study suggests youth could play a decisive role this November. In an ongoing series, PBS interviews high school and college students who will be voting for the first time. Wauwatosa students Ben Fraley and Katherine Pluta join the panel of young adults featured in this PBS News Hour video.


#TOSAPROUD
Wauwatosa High School Students Honored by National Merit Scholarship Program
Congratulations to Madeleine (Max) Almazan, pictured here, from Wauwatosa West and Adam Klippel (East) have been named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program!

Congratulations are also in order for Lola Dwyer and Eleanor Hannan (West), as well as Elliot Richer and Miguel Villa (East), who have been named Commended Students.

High school juniors entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2021 PSAT, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Max has an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships.

Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students nationally. 
Middle and High School Students Selected for State Honors Band and Orchestras
Mr. Michael Hayden, director of orchestras at Wauwatosa East High School and Longfellow Middle School, is pleased to announce that the following students were invited to participate in the Wisconsin School Music Association's (WSMA) State Honors Band and Orchestras.

  • Katie Rea, violin, Middle Level Honors Orchestra, 9th grade at East
  • Gavyn Davidson, saxophone, Middle Level Honors Band, 8th grade at Longfellow
  • Maydine Bellot, harp, High School Honors Orchestra, 12th grade at East (pictured right)
  • Travis Burns, bass, High School Honors Orchestra, 11th grade at West
  • Lily Knaack, alto saxophone, High School Honors Band, 11th grade at East
  • Richie Nickel, violin, High School Honors Orchestra, 12th grade at East

The WSMA State Honors Music Project provides musically accomplished students with an opportunity to rehearse and perform with the nation’s finest conductors in a professional, highly disciplined setting. More information about the State Honors Projects can be found HERE
Tosa East Alum Earned Perfect AP Exam Scores
Nathan Foley, a 2022 graduate of Wauwatosa East High School, has been recognized for his performance on AP exams completed in May 2022, prior to graduating from Wauwatosa East. Foley earned fives (the highest possible score) on his AP psychology, AP research, AP English. and AP Spanish exams.

Congratulations, Nathan!
Tosa Theatre Students Celebrate Nancy Olson Livingston Day
In October, high school theater students at Wauwatosa East and Wauwatosa West participated in a virtual meet and greet with Nancy Olson Livingston, a Hollywood star and Wauwatosa alumna!

Nancy Olson, who graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1946, received an Academy Award nomination for her role as "Betty Schaefer" in the film classic Sunset Boulevard (1950). She went on to other successful movie roles before prematurely ending her film career, but stayed connected to the performing arts through her marriages to Alan Lerner (who dedicated his musical "My Fair Lady" to her) and Alan Livingston. 

Students had the opportunity to learn about Mrs. Livingston's high school experience, life in Hollywood and get tips for making the most of their high school experience.

Mayor Dennis McBride also participated in the event and read a proclamation declaring October X Nancy Olson Livingston Day in the City of Wauwatosa!
MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Eisenhower Students Engage in Community-Building Activities
Henry, a first grader at Eisenhower Elementary School, was wrapped up in a fun event in the school library. Students had many opportunities to participate in fun activities this month, including the Scholastic Book Fair, Fall Dance, and Kindness Days in support of Stop Bullying.

The activities were intended to continue to build a sense of community at Eisenhower Elementary School and, of course, provide the students with extra opportunities for some well-deserved fun.
Jefferson Elementary Community Celebrates Harvest Fest
Staff and students at Jefferson Elementary School celebrated its annual Harvest Fest. The weather was perfect for family, friends, activities and most of all FUN! As a community, staff, students and families celebrated having the opportunity to connect and engage with each other.

Thank you to the Jefferson Elementary School PTA and community partner Meadowbrook Church for ensuring that this annual community event was a success!
Lincoln Students Participate in Annual Service Day in Support of Local Community
Junior Kindergarteners made art projects that will decorate the walls of the memory care unit at Ovation Communities in Milwaukee, a nursing home dedicated to providing a nurturing and caring environment to patients with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. The residents enjoy having rotating and festive artwork to brighten up their days. 

Senior Kindergarteners prepared and decorated diaper packs for families utilizing the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, which is a nonprofit organization that provides a reliable source of free diapers & period supplies.

First grade students made calming sensory bottles for the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. Sensory bottles help kids with autism keep calm and self regulate. 

Second graders prepared sandwiches for the Guest House of Milwaukee, which provides shelter, housing, education, and services to Milwaukee's homeless who seek to transform their lives with dignity and purpose.

Third graders worked with Dream Bikes to learn basic bicycle maintenance and fix up donated bikes to be re-sold at low prices back to the community and support their mission of fostering happy, healthy neighborhoods full of empowered individuals. The third graders also packed hygiene bags to be donated to Street Angels, an organization that provides food, water, clothing, hygiene items, and other necessities to Milwaukee County’s homeless population. 

The fourth grade students decorated bags with encouraging messages and stuffed those bags with snacks. The bags were donated to Ronald McDonald House families, so they can grab a yummy snack as they leave for the hospital each morning. The RMH is an organization that helps families, with children who are hospitalized, feel at home while they care for their child. RMH provides many resources to families, from overnight stays, to meals and beyond.

The fifth graders worked with Milwaukee Riverkeeper, a science-based advocacy organization working for swimmable, fishable rivers throughout the Milwaukee River basin, to clean waste from the Menomonee River area.
Students at Madison Elementary School Got Fired Up!
During Madison Elementary School's annual PTA-sponsored Fun Run fundraiser, he school raised more than $23,000! Funds will be used to pay for field trips, provide meals to staff during parent/teacher conferences, supplement classroom and teacher supplies, offer activities on High-Interest Day, and offset the cost of school events and student engagement.

Owen, a junior kindergartener, raised the most funds during the fundraiser, so he was rewarded with a ride to school by the Wauwatosa Fire Department! Teachers and students were invited to cheer on Owen as he arrived at school.

Prior to his ride, he met firefighters, got to see several fire trucks, and visited the fire house. Owen's once in a lifetime ride to school provided an exceptional educational experience that he will remember for years to come.
McKinley Opens its Doors to the Community
Students and families had the opportunity to explore the building - including the music room - during McKinley Elementary School's open house event on October 6.

The open house event supports the District's strategic goal of building community and increasing the sense of belonging for students, families and staff.
Roosevelt Raptors Rally for Community
Roosevelt Elementary School holds an All School Raptor Rally each Monday morning in the gym. During the rally, principal Mr. Mark Supa announces the week's Raptor Role Models. Students and staff also celebrate birthdays, review expectations in common areas, and review the Roosevelt Way by respecting self, others, and the community. This rally helps build a positive school community where everyone belongs!  
Underwood Students Show Off Creative Costumes
On Friday, October 28th, the students at Underwood Elementary School enjoyed the first-ever costume parade at the new building. Students and staff loved checking out all the creative costumes and taking part in a fun community-building activity.
Washington Elementary Partners with Local Artist for Community Murals
The Washington Elementary School PTA has allocated a portion of the funds raised during the 2021-22 school year to create an "artist in residence experience." Last year, the Washington PTA researched artists and objectives, and in the spring, they decided to move forward with Tia Richardson

An artist in residence is a practicing artisan who comes into a school for a period of time to work on a specific project or unit. It is a unique, collaborative opportunity to bring in hands-on, minds-on learning.

Age-appropriate design workshops were held with students to gather input, and the final mural design relates to social-emotional learning, belonging, and cooperation. Now, Ms. Richardson is working with students to paint a mural on several aluminum panels that will be displayed in the lower level hallway.
Students at Wilson Elementary School and Wauwatosa STEM Experiment with CBS 58's Drew Burgoyne
Students in 2nd through 5th grade at Wilson Elementary School/WSTEM participated in a special Tornado Ready program with CBS 58's Drew Burgoyne! His experiments included elephant toothpaste (it was his first time doing it during a presentation!), and creating a cloud with hot water and liquid nitrogen. The students thoroughly enjoyed this fun, interactive learning experience.
Wauwatosa Montessori Students Deliver Interactive History Lessons
Mrs. Kelly Di Giacinto's Upper Elementary students at Wauwatosa Montessori School presented to classroom families a "Who's Who of History." The students utilized props, costumes, and unique points of view (think of the Titanic...but from a lifeboat's perspective!) to engage the audience and think about history in new ways.  

In the photo above, students Evelyn and Preston deliver a presentation about the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
Longfellow Students Prepare to Uncover "Who Killed Elvis?"
Longfellow students are busy preparing for a fall performance of Who Killed Elvis?

The story is set in 2002, and the “Drop On Inn” is having an Elvis impersonator contest to honor the 25th Anniversary of Elvis’s death. Elvis once stopped in at the cafe/motel when his car broke down outside of the cafe. The table where he sat is still a place of honor in the cafe. During the festivities, one of the Elvis impersonators is killed. Families, students and members of the community are all welcome to watch the tale of the Drop on Inn and help figure out Who Killed Elvis?

Performances will take place on November 4 and 5 at 7 pm and November 6 at 2 pm. To get your tickets, click here. Tickets will also be available at the ticket window on the date of performance.
Whitman Students Create Art with a Purpose
This month, Whitman Middle School students participated in a Whitman Way poster contest. The most creative poster that illustrated respect and responsibility in the classroom won a prize.

Following the contest, the posters were placed throughout the school to educate students on respectful and responsible behavior in school. This is just one of the ways Whitman is working to ensure an exceptional student experience for all children.
Wauwatosa East Student-Athletes Receive All-State Honors
The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW) recently announced its Academic All-State Honorees for the 2022 golf season.

Students are nominated by GCAW member coaches if they meet the following criteria: 1) A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25, 2) participation in at least 75% of their team’s varsity matches, and 3) are in grades 10-12.

The coaches association is proud to announce that during the fall season for the girls, 441 girls from 109 high schools have been honored for maintaining high academic standards in the classroom while competing in varsity golf. In fact, the average cumulative GPA of this year’s honorees is an exceptional 3.837

The GCAW was formed by high school golf coaches in 1986 to help build Wisconsin's reputation for developing quality junior players by promoting golf in our schools and communities. Besides honoring both boys and girls who succeed as student athletes, the association also selects an annual All-State team for boys and girls based on their playing ability. An academic team award honoring high school teams with the highest cumulative GPA will be announced in February, 2023.

Students from East who received High Honors include Audrey Hardman, Nora MacKelly, Maddie Ruzicka, and Emily Gastrau.
Wauwatosa West Theatre Students Prepare for a Seussical Performance
The cast of Seussical the Musical at Tosa West has been hard at work preparing for the fall production! This 75-minute, family-friendly musical features actors and audience on stage together in an immersive musical experience. The crew has been creating colorful costumes, a unique set, great lighting and a few fun surprises! There are only 224 seats available for each performance, so visit tosawesttheatre.com and get yours today!
What Do You Get When You Cross Spaghetti with Marshmallows? Vel R. Phillips School Students Find Out!
Educators at Vel R. Phillips School, including Mr. Hennessey, Ms. Tomé and Mr. Baisley, presented The Marshmallow Challenge in their classes.

Students were challenged to build unsupported towers as tall as possible using uncooked spaghetti and placing a marshmallow at the top. It was really exciting to see all the creative and innovative designs that students created for this challenge!
Children's Wisconsin Staff Present at Leadership Forum
This month, Mr. Michael Trocchio, Ms. Teresa Beronja, Ms. Pam Niezgoda, and Ms. Delynne Jones presented an overview of the School Program at the Children's WI Patient Care Leadership Forum. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful and dedicated educators working with the young students at Children's Wisconsin.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Teachers Engage in Professional Development
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy teachers Mrs. Olson and Ms. Miu will be traveling to Wisconsin Dells to attend the Children Come First (CCF) conference. The CCF conference provides practical and inspiring content about caring for or working with children, youth, and young adults with social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Attendees will learn strategies to apply in their daily life life, connect with state and national experts, and obtain resources to use at home, school, and in the community.
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