In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
Summer School
September 17, 2021

Hello WMS Families,

Our 2021-22 school year is getting off to a terrific start. Completing our first full week of school, students and staff are settling in and we thank you for partnering with us on your child's learning journey this year, and beyond. Don't forget to order our Spirit Wear and support the WMS PTO. Use the WMS Spirit Wear 2021 link to order by September 20th.

Our WMS Student Council leadership planned a Spirit Week as we get ready for Homecoming. The following are dress up day events by day:
  • Monday (Sept. 20): Pajama Day
  • Tuesday (Sept. 21): Twin Tuesday, pick a friend or teacher to dress with matching colors/clothes
  • Wednesday (Sept. 22): Patriotic Color War, 6th(wear blue), 7th(wear red), 8th(wear white) 
  • Thursday (Sept. 23): Hawaiian Day
  • Friday (Sept. 24): Whitnall Blue and Gold

I'm sure this will be a fun-filled week coming up!

Yours in education,

Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
Upcoming Dates
Oct 1 - No School
October 12 - Picture Retake Day
Oct 28 - Asynchronous Instruction
Oct 29 - No School Staff Development
WMS Students at Sporting Events
WMS administration would like to share the following guidelines to ensure a pleasant spectator experience for both students and parents for our home sporting events.  

  1. WMS students MUST be accompanied into the games by an adult. Students should not be seated in the visitor student section.
  2. WMS students MUST enter at the main gate and pay the $3 admission to the game, unless their parent has purchased a Booster Club membership ($30 for middle school only families). 
  3. WMS students MUST adhere to the student code of conduct and represent the school in a positive manner.
From the PhyEd Department
Read important info here regarding Physical Education objectives, equipment needs and procedures. Our PE department looks forward to a great year.
PTO Spiritwear Fundraiser
WMS PTO is holding their fall School Spirit Wear sale through Ideal Logo. Orders are accepted through September 20th. Use the  WMS Spirit Wear 2021 link to order.
Infinite Campus and Fees
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.
Athletics
Please view the Athletics and Activities Department's WMS Athletics Newsletter. Go Falcons!

School 'Stuff'

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:
1. Canvas

PTO
Please help support WMS PTO’s fundraising efforts by participating in one or both of the following programs below.
AmazonSmile:
Go to smile.amazon.com and select “Whitnall Middle School PTO” as your charity. Sign-in to smile.amazon.com each time you shop and AmazonSmile will donate .05% of eligible purchases.to the WMS PTO.
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¢
Questions? Contact us at wmspto@whitnall.com.
 Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Whitnall Middle School PTO and/or follow us on Twitter @WhitnallMSPTO.
Boy Scout Troup 574
Boy Scout Troop 574 is having their Troop Meeting on Thursday September 23, 2021 at 7:00PM in the WMS Cafeteria. The troop is looking for new students to join their fun and friendly group. Please join us on Thursday to learn more about scouting and our Troop. If you have questions or would like more information before the meeting please contact Sara Torres at saramilwcnty@yahoo.com

WMS Leadership
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
Whitnall Employment Opportunities
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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