In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
Summer School
September 3, 2021

Hello WMS Families,

The first week back to school was a huge success, and we enjoyed seeing all of our students, new and returning, back in the building for the 2021-22 school year. During this transition week, the staff has been busy getting to know each student while also reviewing several safety protocols and school procedures. For the next bi-weekly "In the Middle," we will begin to introduce new staff members so you can learn more about them. Meet the 2021-22 WMS staff by clicking HERE to watching some short Flip Grid welcome videos.
 
We thank our supportive families and parent organizations and look forward to continuing our partnership with you. Our PTO is a dedicated group of parents that work to enrich our school in so many ways. They would love for you to join. The first PTO Meeting of the 2021-2022 school year is on September 8th at 7:00PM in the STEM area at Whitnall Middle School.
The first Principal Chat of the year will be on September 8th at 6:30 PM, immediately preceding the PTO meeting. Hope to see you there.

Enjoy the long holiday weekend,

Chris D'Acquisto, Principal WMS
Ryan Relich, Assistant Principal WMS
Upcoming Dates

September 6 - Labor Day No School
September 7 - Fall Sports Start Date
September 8 - PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
October 12 - Picture Retake Day
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!
FALL SPORTS:  All Fall sports will start the week of September 6th
Cross Country will start Sept 7th with practice from 3:15-4:45 please meet in the cafeteria. 
Girls basketball for 7th and 8th grade girls tryouts will start Sept 7th. Tryouts will be 3:15-5:00. Please meet in the main gym.
Dance will start Wed Sept 8th. Practice will be 3:30-5:30 in the aux gym.
ALL athletes MUST be registered and have a current physical on file to practice or try out for any of these sports by Tuesday Sept 7th. Any questions please see Mr Sobush in the guidance office. 
Important Deadline Reminder: Any student planning to participate in fall sports beginning on September 7th MUST have be registered online and have a current physical on file as well as having all school fees paid up to date. Any questions, please contact Ms. Sobush as jsobush@whitnall.com

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
The WMS PTO needs a few more adults to volunteer at the Falcon Field concession stand on Friday, September 3, 2021 during the Whitnall High School football game. Please go to Sign Up Genius to select a time-slot. The link is  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FADAC28A4FE3-falcon

The first PTO Meeting of the 2021-2022 school year is on September 8th at 7:00PM in the STEM area at Whitnall Middle School. Mr. D’Acquisto will have a Principal Chat at 6:30 PM immediately preceding the PTO meeting.

If you have any WMS PTO questions, please contact us at wmspto@whitnall.com.

Cecily Villani - President
Sara Torres - Vice President
Jennifer Radke - Secretary
Rebecca Freek - Treasurer 

 
Your comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome and we're always looking for new faces. You can send us a message at wmspto@whitnall.com 

We also encourage you to like our Whitnall Middle School PTO Facebook page.
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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