In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
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January 7, 2022
Hello WMS Families,
Hoping everyone had an enjoyable winter break. It has been great having the students back in the building, and within a few short weeks, we'll be starting our second semester. Friday, January 21st marks the end of the semester. Semester report cards will be available during the latter part of the week of January 24th.
Second semester classes will begin January 24th. Any student or parent requesting a schedule change for second semester should reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Evanoff, before the start of the second semester. Then, shortly after the start of second semester, we begin planning for course selection for next year. The timeline for course selection for 22-23 school year will begin mid February. There is information about the WHS Expo in this newsletter for 8th graders. More information to follow regarding course selection in our next newsletter.
Looking forward to the second half of the school year. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2022!
Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
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Jan 12 - PTO Meeting
Jan 17 - No School
Jan 18 - WMS Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. WHS
Jan 21 - End of Progress Period 2
Jan 26 - Group Photo Day
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Online yearbook ordering is starting now. The cost of the yearbook is $15.
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Pictured below are some of the winning doors from the holiday door decorating contest sponsored by WMS Student Council
Grand Prize winner - Mr. Lambert
Runners Up - Ms. Maier (6th grade), Ms. Annacchino (7th grade), Mrs. Kempen (8th grade)
Honorable Mention - Mrs. Roper (6th grade), Mrs. Broeker (7th grade), Mrs. Busateri (8th grade)
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Coats, hats, gloves and scarves are appropriate for cold and snowy weather..
We go outside for recess as much as possible. The fresh air and exercise is a welcome break - even if it is for a short time on a cold day.
However, we will not go out if temperatures and/or wind chill are subzero. If your child has a health condition that limits his/her ability to go out in cold weather, please inform the teacher in writing or by email. We will make an alternate plan for your child. Please remind your student to bring their appropriate winter wear to lunch with them and plan to go outside for recess.
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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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The PBIS Committee is excited to kick-off our new incentive window this month, which focuses on the area of respecting our building facilities. Each grade level will have the opportunity to have an Incentive Day in the afternoon on Friday, January 28, if they are able to keep the cafeteria clean for the following date range: January 10 - 21.
In addition, PBIS has worked with the WMS Student Council to provide VIP incentives for upcoming events. In order to achieve VIP status, students must not have any behavioral referrals for the following time frames listed after the events:
VIP Zone at the WMS Valentine's Day Dance - Friday, February 11
- Date range for zero behavioral referrals: January 10 - February 11 (1month)
On-court incentives (limited spaces available) for WMS Night at the Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat game on Wednesday, March 2
- Date range for zero behavioral referrals: January 10 - February 25 (1.5 months)
2nd Annual NCAA March Madness Tournament Viewing Party Friday, March 18 / Alternative Reward: Movie (TBD) Viewing Party
- Date range for zero behavioral referrals: January 10 - March 11 (2 months)
Congratulations to the eighteen nominees that were recognized by staff for being respectful, responsible, and safe learners.
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Girls Volleyball
Start thinking about volleyball tryouts now! You will need to be registered and have a current physical on file to try out. Tryouts will start January 17. Any questions, please see Ms Sobush in guidance. Register Here!
Attention All 8th Grade Boys
If you are interested in playing high school volleyball your freshman year at Whitnall High School, please attend an informational meeting on Monday Jan. 10th at 3:15 in the high school cafeteria. If you are not able to attend but still want information, please contact the head coach Skyler Czaplewski at sczaplewski@whitnall.com.
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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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PTO meeting at 7pm on Wednesday January 12th.
If you or your child would like to know more about their teachers' interests and hobbies please check out the link to the "All About Me" resource. The link is:WMS All About Me Link
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.
We are looking for volunteers to work at our indoor concession stand during WMS athletic games in January 2022. 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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