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November 20 - District Job Fair (8-11 am)
November 22 - School Board Meeting (7 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
December 1 - Monday class schedule (elementary only)
December 1 - January 27 - District ACCESS for ELL students
December 13 - School Board Meeting (7 pm)
December 23 - 31 - No School; Winter Break; District offices closed
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On October 25, the School Board approved additional Business Office support in the form of consultant services. Mr. Roger Dickson, a licensed School Business Administrator, has been retained to consult for the Business Office in an administrative capacity for 35 days.
The Business Office is in the process of conducting its annual food service lunch application verification for free and reduced-price meal benefits, as required by the Department of Public Instruction. The verification process will be concluded by November 30.
Employees in the Business Office have been working with the Technology Services Department, assisting with the banking and accounting setup for the new online payment feature in Infinite Campus.
The Buildings and Grounds operations crew is wrapping up its outdoor lawn services and will be preparing for winter services. The maintenance team continues to attend to the district’s plumbing, electric, heating/cooling, and many other aspects of building operations.
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The Human Resources Department is pleased to welcome Natasha Stadler, administrative assistant, to the team. Natasha provides critical support to the department and is proving to be a wonderful addition to the team.
The Wauwatosa School District is pleased to offer one of the highest daily substitute rates in the area, along with other incentives and perks. All new subs are hired and onboarded through our partner, EDUStaff.
EDUStaff is in the process of hiring four building subs who will be utilized throughout the District. These positions have been posted on WECAN and active recruitment is underway.
If you've had a substitute in your building who could be a good fit, or you know of any retirees, neighbors, or friends who might be interested, please refer them to www.edustaff.org. Personal connections are most effective!
And finally, the department has been working hard to prepare for the district job fair that will be held this Saturday, November 20 from 8-11 am at 12121 W. North Avenue. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete this Job Fair Interest form prior to arrival. Walk-ins are also welcome!
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In the Wauwatosa School District, we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of all learners. To truly realize this commitment efficiently and effectively, we must have the necessary systems and supports in place. This means ensuring that, as a district, we have a firm understanding of what MLSS (Multi-level Systems of Supports) entails. From there, we must analyze our current state and then work to overcome barriers and advocate for student/staff needs to bring the desired state to fruition.
To that end, the district has recently formed a District MLSS team comprising administrators, coaches, psychologists, and intervention facilitators to study the state's EMLSS Framework and our current system. The goal of this team is to bring recommendations forward to all stakeholder groups on how to better meet the needs of learners in our district. As it relates to MLSS, sub-committees of the team are working to outline multiple data points to review and consider before triggering an intervention for a student, and, conversely, multiple data points to review and consider before moving to a gifted and talented destination. Stay tuned throughout the year for updates on the team's work.
In other news, Jefferson Elementary School Principal Jennifer Schultz has resigned from her position. Mr. Mark Carter will serve as Acting Principal for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year.
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Fourth graders at Washington Elementary School enjoyed their first STEM challenge of the year. The students worked in groups as they built boats that they hoped would withstand big waves. Their cooperation and experimenting paid off — they all built a boat that was able to survive large waves. Cowabunga! |
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District Job Fair Scheduled for November 20 |
Join the Wauwatosa School District for a job fair on Saturday, November 20! The event will take place from 8 to 11 am at 12121 W. North Avenue.
The district is looking to hire classroom teachers, classroom aides, special education assistants and substitute teachers. Interviews will be conducted on the spot! If you’re interested, please complete this Job Fair Interest Form and mark your calendar.
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Wauwatosa School District Announces Substitute Compensation Rate Increase |
The Wauwatosa School District is pleased to announce new substitute rates that are effective immediately. The district is appreciative of all of the substitutes who have helped out this year, and these revised rates put the Wauwatosa School District at the top of lists in terms of competitive compensation for substitutes. Please see below for the new daily rates:
- Daily Sub: $140
- Teachers who retired from the Wauwatosa School District: $150
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High Demand Sub Rate: $150
- Long-Term Rate: $160
- Building Substitute: $175
Additionally, the District will continue to offer substitute incentives and perks for 2021-22 including:
Free Lunch: As a token of our appreciation, we will provide free lunch for substitutes on each day you work in one of our buildings. During your lunch break, please notify the kitchen staff that you are a substitute teacher and would like to partake in the free lunch program.
High Demand Pay: For our difficult-to-fill positions on Monday & Friday, the High Demand Sub Rate of $150 for a full-day assignment is applicable if you accept the assignment AFTER 10 p.m. the day prior. The incentive is intended for our last-minute absences and will not apply to all Monday or Friday assignments. If your daily rate is equal to or more than the High Demand Sub Rate, there is no additional compensation applicable.
Substitute Bonus Program: In an effort to express appreciation to our frequent daily substitutes, we will be continuing our substitute bonus program for the fourth year, allowing you to receive a bonus of up to $1,000! Details of the program can be found here.
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District Releases New COVID-19 Mitigation Campaigns |
The Wauwatosa School District is reminding students and families of the importance of limiting the spread of COVID-19 in its schools and community through a new outreach effort. The district is focusing on five key actions students can take each day, including wearing masks, washing their hands, keeping their distance, staying home when sick and getting vaccinated if they are eligible to do so.
At the elementary level, this takes the form of a “Team UP” campaign, encouraging students to Back UP (socially distance), Mask UP (wear a face covering), Clean UP (wash their hands) and Hold UP (stay home when feeling sick).
For Wauwatosa middle schools, a “Gimme Five” campaign (shown in photo at right) uses the visual of a high-five to remind students of the five key factors.
At the district’s two high schools, the “Let’s Stay Together” campaign speaks to how following health and safety protocols will help ensure students can continue to attend school in person and see their friends and classmates on a daily basis.
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School Libraries to Celebrate Human Rights Day |
Did you know that on December 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)? The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims 30 inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being — regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world.
The theme for 2021's Human Rights Day on December 10 is “Equality - Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights.” This year there are 6 primary areas of focus:
- A human rights-based economy can break cycles of poverty
- Rebuilding Fairer: A New Social Contract
- Equal Opportunities for Youth
- Reversing Vaccine Inequality and Injustice
- Advancing the Right to a Healthy Environment and Climate Justice
- Preventing Conflict and Building Resilience through Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights
Children’s books are a great way to learn more and have conversations with young learners about human rights. A few that are available in our Wauwatosa school libraries are:
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The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles - Ruby must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first African American girl to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960.
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For the Right to Learn, Malala Yousafzai’s Story by Rebecca Langston-George - Tells Malala Yousafzai's harrowing story of standing up for girls' education against the Taliban, and surviving a deadly injury to continue the fight.
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We are all Born Free by Amnesty International - About the basics of human dignity as elaborated in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Waiting for BiblioBurro by Monica Brown (author) and John Parra (illustrator)-Inspired by the real-life story of Luis Soriano, who started a mobile library with donkeys carrying hundreds of books over long distances for children in rural areas of Colombia.
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Elementary Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month |
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Take a peek into Mr. Zach Paul's first-grade classroom at Washington Elementary School and get a behind-the-scenes look at how students explored Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 2021!
The class participated in a variety of read-alouds, including:
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Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales
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Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
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My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Montero
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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown
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Along the Tapajós by Fernando Vilela
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Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez
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Zonia's Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal
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Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh
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Islandborn by Junot Díaz
Mr. Paul and his class discussed concepts like immigration, the environment, language, the arts, food, and sports. Students also learned about important figures like Frida Kahlo and traditions such as Day of the Dead. Mr. Paul shared that of his favorite moments was when a few students shared their parents' stories and memories from living in different countries.
Check out the pictures above, which include student artwork like lucha libre masks and self-portraits in the style of Frida Kahlo.
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Community Input Meetings: American Rescue Plan Act Funds/ESSER III Funds
In-person: Open community session on Thursday, December 2 at
Wauwatosa West High School.
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Wauwatosa West Alumna Introduces Speaker Pelosi at Event |
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Wauwatosa West alumna Anyiah Simone Chambers had the opportunity to introduce Speaker Nancy Pelosi at an event in Washington, D.C. in early November! She also met the Assistant Secretary of Education at the event.
Chambers serves as chair of the inaugural class of the HBCU National Center, which has fostered experiential learning, mentorship, and networking for students attending historically black colleges and universities. She currently attends Kentucky State University, an HBCU in Kentucky.
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Wauwatosa East's Claire Topp Named Best Buddies Champion of the Year |
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Wauwatosa East High School's Claire Topp has been named the Wisconsin Best Buddies Champion of the Year!
Claire has been a passionate advocate for inclusion at her school for the past four years. She has spoken at a school assembly, was nominated to homecoming court and has served as a manager for several athletic teams. She has also engaged in a number of fundraising efforts for Best Buddies, and has raised more than $83,000 for the organization. Congratulations, Claire!
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Wauwatosa East Student Named Heisman High School Scholarship State Winner |
On November 2, Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance announced that Wauwatosa East’s Mason King has been named the 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship State Winner for the state of Wisconsin.
From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2022, 100 students have been named State Winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance.
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Longfellow Middle School Students Organize Luncheon and Honor Flight for Veterans |
Longfellow Middle School sixth graders have been spending the past few weeks learning about veterans in social studies class. Specifically, they've learned a lot about the Honor Flight Network, which sends veterans to see memorials in Washington D.C. Sixth grade students have been raising money for the Honor Flight organization by conducting weekly bake sales that have so far raised nearly $1,000!
On Friday, November 12, sixth graders welcomed a volunteer from the Honor Flight organization. Then, they hosted a Veterans Lunch to honor all veterans related to our students and staff.
A special THANKS to Mrs. Lichey and her team, who organized Longfellow's Veteran's Day Honor Flight and Luncheon, and to the students and families who supported the bake sales.
Due to the overwhelming support, Longfellow will be able to send three veterans on the Honor Flight!
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Wauwatosa East Students Selected to Perform with State Honors Orchestra + Honors Band |
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Wauwatosa East students Richie Nickel (violin, left) and Izzy Margerie (flute, right) were selected to perform with their peers across the state at the recent Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) High School State Honors concerts!
The concerts, which took place in late October, were attended by students, parents, teachers, alumni, and the general public from around the state and beyond. Nickel and Margerie performed at the Overture Center and Monona Terrace in Madison. Congratulations to these two talented student musicians!
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Tosa East Alumnus to Appear on 'Next Level Chef' |
Zach Adams, a 2014 graduate of Wauwatosa East High School, will appear on an upcoming episode of "Next Level Chef" on FOX! The episode will air in January.
"Next Level Chef" features the world-renowned Gordon Ramsay, who oversees a cooking competition. Adams currently serves as a sous chef at North Shore County Club.
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High School Student Reps Join Wauwatosa School Board |
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Students from Wauwatosa East and West High School have joined the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education as non-voting student representatives for the 2021-22 school year.
The representatives are Katherine Pluta and Nadia Eull (Wauwatosa East), and Ella Archambo and Will Flierl (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.
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📰 EXTRA! EXTRA! WSD IN THE NEWS 📰 |
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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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