In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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October 15, 2021
Hello WMS Families,
Hopefully everyone is transitioning into fall, which brings in the colder weather. Please help to remind your student(s) to dress for the weather as we will continue to go outside as much as we can.
We are very proud of our students as most have completed MAP testing in ELA and Math over the past two weeks. Once all students have completed the MAP assessment, including all make ups, your child's individual MAP progress report will be sent home. More information will be shared regarding the send home date in the next Connect.
If your child participated in the WI Forward Exam or the ACT ASPIRE assessment in Spring of 2020, their individual results will be sent home on Thursday, October 21. For additional resources on how to interpret the results, visit the assessment webpage.
Please support the WMS PTO’s fundraiser at Café Zuppa (8775 West Sura Lane) on Tuesday, October 19, 4-9 PM. Please mention the Whitnall Middle School PTO fundraiser at the time of your order. If you are ordering online or with the app, please use code FUNDRAISER25 at checkout.
We look forward to concert season. The fall choir concert for 6th, 7th, 8th, and high school is on Wednesday, October 27 in the high school auditorium. Call time for singers is 6:30, concert starts at 7. Students need to wear all black and dark shoes. Hope you can make it!
Sincerely,
Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
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Oct 19 - Cafe Zupas PTO fundraiser 4 - 9
Oct 27 - Fall Choir Concert at WHS
Oct 28 - Fall Dance 7:00 p.m.
Oct 28 - Asynchronous Instruction
Oct 29 - No School Staff Development
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FALL DANCE and HAUNTED HALLWAY |
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Students are invited to our first school dance and social event of the year sponsored by WMS Student Council on Thursday, October 28, 7-9 PM. The fall dance with a Halloween theme will be held in the east gym. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. There is also a Packer Party Bash in the west gym as students can come to watch the first half of the Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals game, as well as other sports games on TV, and activities.
In addition, Student Council is coordinating a Haunted Hallway for the event. Cost of admission is $5 and will be sold only through advanced tickets with a parent-signed permission slip during all lunch periods starting on Friday, October 22. There are a limited number of tickets available and there will be no "pay at the door" option. The event is open to WMS students only.
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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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The fall choir concert for 6th, 7th, 8th, and high school is on Wednesday, October 27 in the high school auditorium. Call time for singers is 6:30, concert starts at 7. Students need to wear all black and dark shoes. |
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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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Please support the WMS PTO’s fundraiser at Café Zupas (8775 West Sura Lane) on Tuesday, October 19, 4-9 PM. Please mention the Whitnall Middle School PTO fundraiser at the time of your order. If you are ordering online or with the app, please use code FUNDRAISER25 at checkout.
In partnership with the WMS Student Council, the PTO will be helping at the Whitnall Middle School Fall Dance on Thursday, October 28. We need adults to volunteer to work at various stations during the dance. Each volunteer will need to have a background check on file. Please fill out the Volunteer Application and Consent Form no later than October 21. The form can be found on the Whitnall Middle School website. The SignUp Genius link for this event is located at:
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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