In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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December 3, 2021
Hello WMS Families,
Cooler temperatures, disappearing daylight … all reminders that December is here. Wishing everyone a great start to the holiday season!
We will be holding our WMS PTO meeting next Wednesday, December 8th @ 7 pm, WMS STEM Commons. We hope to see you. We also have our second student council sponsored dance of the school year on Friday, December 10th. In partnership with the WMS Student Council, the PTO is asking for volunteer help at the Winter Dance. The PTO needs adults to volunteer to work at various stations during the dance. Each volunteer will need to have a background check on file. The Volunteer Application and Consent Form can be found on the Whitnall Middle School website.
The SignUp Genius link for this event is located at:
Sincerely,
Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
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Dec 4 - Holiday Band HC Tree Lighting 6 p.m.
Dec 8 - PTO Meeting 7 p.m.
Dec 10 - Winter Dance
Dec 14 - Band Concert 7 p.m.
Dec 23 - Dec 31 - Winter Break No School
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Online yearbook ordering is starting now. The cost of the yearbook is $15.
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WMS Student Council is hosting our second school dance and social event of the year on Friday, December 10th from 6:30-8:30pm. The dance will once again be held in the east gym, along with games and activities. The west gym will feature a Milwaukee Bucks game watch party, along with glow basketball, Playstation, and other activities. Both gyms will have concessions for purchase. There will also be a winter wonderland decorated hallway in between both gyms. 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 Tuesday, December 7th. Permission slips will be available for students starting Monday, December 6th. 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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WMS Start of School Day: A reminder to all students and families, the school day begins at 7:50 a.m.. Students are to be in their classrooms by 7:50, or considered tardy to school. Schedule and calendar information can be found here
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National Art Honor's Society is proud to announce the return of Children's Art Day! Enjoy some last minute holiday shopping without the kids, or grab a coffee break while your child makes art with the talented NAHS students at WHS. See here for details.
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We can't hide our Falcon PRIDE. Each month grade level and elective teacher teams will be nominating two students who have demonstrated exemplary PRIDE (Being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe) in the area(s) of character, academics, and/or showing growth. Students receive staff recognition and are rewarded with drawings for prizes. Congratulations to our November winners! |
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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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The next WMS PTO meeting is Wednesday December 8th at 7:00PM in the WMS STEM Commons. Hope to see you there!
In partnership with the WMS Student Council, the PTO will be helping at the Winter Dance on Friday December 10th. We need adults to volunteer to work at various stations during the dance. Each volunteer will need to have a background check on file. The Volunteer Application and Consent Form can be found on the Whitnall Middle School website.
The SignUp Genius link for this event is located at:
The WMS PTO has signed up to participate in Market Day fundraising. This is a delicious and easy way to receive food at your doorstep and earn money for our school. Please go to www.MarketDay.com for more information on the products they offer.
There are several open dates for volunteers to work at our indoor concession stand during WMS athletic games.
The SignUp Genius link is:
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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