In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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February 18, 2022
Hello WMS Families,
During the week of February 21st, 6th and 7th grade students will register for courses during Connect classes for the 22-23 school year. Information on the website Families will have an opportunity to review their students' selections prior to finalizing selections. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our school counselor, Haley Evanoff, or one of the teachers, or administration.
We look forward to our second semester conferences on Feb. 24, which are optional or by appointment. Conferences are in-person. You are always welcome to contact staff about setting up a conference time if an appointment is not required.
Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
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Feb 21- No School
Feb 22 - 6 & 7 Course Selection
Feb 24 - In Person Conferences 4 - 7
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As previously communicated, your student's Winter MAP Math and Reading scores are being given to them in their ELA classes today, 2/18. Students are being instructed to bring these results home for your review. |
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During the week of February 14th, high school counselors will visit 8th grade Connect classrooms to register students for classes for the 22-23 school year. During the week of February 21st, high school counselors will return to Connect classrooms to meet with students individually, answer questions, and correct any course selection errors.
During the week of February 21st, 6th and 7th grade students will register for courses during Connect classes for the 22-23 school year. Information on the website Families will have an opportunity to review their students' selections prior to finalizing selections.
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There's still time to order your 2022 yearbook! Just go to vipis.com to find our school's unique page or click the link below.
Ordering deadline: April 1st, 2022
On this page families can order photos and contact our customer support team.
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If you transport your child to the middle school, please remember that you're expected to utilize the parent drop off lane. This is for the safety of our students and to avoid vehicle accidents. Recently observed practices parents need to cease are:
- Bypassing the parent drop off line and pulling into the thru lane of the parent drop off area and parking to drop off your student. Parents that have just dropped off their student utilizing the appropriate curb lane need to access this thru lane should they have to go north on 116th street.
- Bypassing the parent drop off line / lane and pulling to the curb of 116th street to drop off your student. This disrupts and blocks the southbound traffic flow on 116th.
- Pulling into the parking lot and dropping off your student. This disrupts bus traffic that is consistent between 7:20am - 7:40am
Please reference the following diagram and adhere to the green routes. The red lines indicate prohibited areas for stopping to drop off your student. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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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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There are a few more volunteer opportunities to work at our indoor concession stand during WMS athletic games.
The SignUp Genius link is:
The WMS Artist in Residence event is around the corner! Please consider donating to this event that will enhance our students’ appreciation for the Arts. Any donation amount is appreciated.
Donations can be sent directly to the PTO’s Venmo account at @wmspto5300.
Ongoing Easy to Do Fundraising Opportunities
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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