In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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February 4, 2022
Hello WMS Families,
February is a busy month on our school calendar. Students are currently completing Math Map Testing, with ELA MAP testing beginning next week. If you are the parent of an eighth grader, please take note of the the WHS Expo on Feb. 9th. All of our students will be involved in 2022-23 course selection this month, with more information in our newsletter. Check out our Whitnall Middle School website for more information regarding course offerings. We hope the course catalog and videos of staff explaining the courses will be helpful. Additionally, with our 6th grade wheel, students gain exposure to many of our elective pathways, which helps with future decision-making. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our school counselor, Haley Evanoff, or one of teachers, or administration.
We look forward to our second semester conferences on Feb. 24, which are optional or by appointment. More details will be forthcoming next week through email, as well as in the Connect. You are always welcome to contact staff about setting up a conference time if an appointment is not required.
Finally, we are excited about the upcoming Student Council sponsored dance and the PBIS Night at the Milwaukee Bucks / Miami Heat Game. We were given an extension to sell tickets, so check out the information in this newsletter for more details.
Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
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Feb 8 - 11 - Winter Maps
Feb 9 WHS Expo - 5 - 8 p.m.
Feb 9 - PTO Meeting 7 p.m.
Feb 11 - Valentine Dance 6:30 p.m.
Feb 14 - 8th Gr Course Selection
Feb 21- No School
Feb 22 - 6 & 7 Course Selection
Feb 24 - In Person Conferences 4 - 7
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ELA MAP Testing will occur the following week on Tuesday, February 8th (2/8) and Wednesday, February 9th (2/9) in students' ELA classes.
Make-ups for ELA Map Test will occur on Thursday (2/10) and Friday (2/11) during students' Connect classes.
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WMS Student Council is sponsoring the Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 11, 6:30-8:30pm in the east and west gyms. Permission slips will be available next week and tickets for $5 will be sold at lunch with a parent-signed permission slip. There are a limited number of tickets available and there will be no "pay at the door" option. Semi-formal clothing is encouraged, but not required. For the first time ever, our PBIS program will be incorporated into the school dance. Students who currently have VIP status (zero behavior referrals since January 10), will be the first to receive their dance permission slip on Monday, February 7 and will have the first opportunity to buy dance tickets at lunch on Tuesday, February 8. All other students will be able to pick up a permission slip after the special VIP sale on Tuesday and purchase tickets at lunch the rest of the week starting Wednesday, February 9. Students with VIP status will also be admitted into a special VIP Zone in the west gym, with extra games, activities, and food options. Dance is open to WMS students only. |
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BUCKS NIGHT TICKET EXTENSION |
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Did you miss out on the ticket sale for our PBIS Night at the Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat game on March 2nd? If so, you're in luck! The Milwaukee Bucks have extended the ticket sale for two more weeks, however, there are a very limited amount of tickets remaining. Come out to watch the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks play against Whitnall graduate and Miami Heat player Tyler Herro. Students attending the game through our special promotion, who still have their VIP status on game night (zero behavior referrals since January 10th), can take part in an on-court experience of a photo and free throw after the game. Order your tickets by going to fevo.me/tylerherronight2 and use WHITNALL for the promo code. Two dollars of each ticket sold comes back to WMS to support our PBIS program. Thank you to those who have already bought tickets.
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WHS Expo (8th grade families) |
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Eighth grade families, save the date! The WHS Expo is Wednesday, February 9, 5-8 PM. The Expo is a showcase of all of the great opportunities at Whitnall High School. Come learn more about the academics, athletics, and activities offered at WHS. Parents and students can learn more about what classes to choose for the following year and attend a variety of presentations to prepare for life after high school. Be sure to stay for the showcase student presentations. More information will be coming, so stay tuned. |
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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 regarding classes and the course catalogs will be updated by the end of day on Feb. 4, 2022 and can be found on the Whitnall Middle School website. Families will have an opportunity to review their students' selections prior to finalizing selections.
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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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The PTO is hosting a Meet and Greet with the Whitnall School Board candidates on Wednesday February 9th at 6:30pm in the WMS STEM Commons. The monthly PTO meeting will follow after the Meet and Greet.
The WMS Valentine’s Dance is Friday February 11th. Adult volunteers are needed to help during the dance. Each volunteer will need to have a background check on file.
For more information and to sign up please go to:
We need volunteers to work at our indoor concession stand during WMS athletic games in February 2022. The next home game is for the WMS Girls Volleyball team on Thursday February 10th.
The SignUp Genius link is:
We are getting close to our fundraising goal of $1,250.00 for the WMS Artist in Residence program. 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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