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WAUWATOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT EVENTS
AUGUST

12 - School Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Fisher Administration Bldg. Room C
26 - School Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Fisher Administration Bldg. Room C


*BE SURE TO CHECK THE ONLINE CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE OF YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SCHOOL SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION.
DISTRICT NEWS
BACK-TO-SCHOOL 411
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3, 2019!

To help your family prepare to head back to school, we have compiled a page with all the important information in one spot, including:

•  Each School’s Supply List
•  Link to Right at School’s Before and After-School Care  
•  Link to District Medical Information
•  Link to Food Services Page 
•  At-a-Glance School Year Calendar &  Back-to-School Dates for August  
•  Link to Rec. Department Programming for Early Release Wednesdays
•  Safe Routes to School Maps

You can also find the page under “Quick Links” on the home page of the District website, and it is linked in the rotating picture area at the top of the website as well. 

Want to be featured on District social media channels? Share your first day of school photos with us by using the hashtag #TosaFirstDay2019 in your Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter posts. We'll be creating an album of First Day photos! You can also email your First Day photos to [email protected].

PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE EAST HIGH SCHOOL AQUATIC SPACE RENOVATION
The District and its architect are working on a preliminary design for the renovation of the East High School Aquatic Space. In case you missed it, this project is thanks to a generous donation provided by Wauwatosa School District Alumni (1951) John and Tashia Morgridge.

The District will host a community meeting on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. at East High School in the cafeteria. An initial design will be presented for feedback.

The District has also collected input from user groups of the pool. Thank you to the more than 130 people who also responded to our Google Form with feedback on what you appreciate in other aquatic spaces you've visited. We appreciate your input!
RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAS A NEW LOCATION
The Wauwatosa Recreation Department office is moving! On August 19th, the Department will move to a new office location inside Wauwatosa West High School.

The Recreation Department had been sharing a space with Montessori School in the lower floor of the Fisher Administration Building. However, it's become increasingly evident more space is needed to adequately meet the learning needs of the school's existing student body and programs, which is the reason for the move.

Please note if you are needing to register in person for any programs, the new Rec Office address beginning Aug 19th is:

11324 W Center St
Wauwatosa, WI 53222

The Rec Office will be located in the southeast corner of West High School. Community members will enter the Rec Office through the entrance on the east side of West High School, through the smaller east parking lot.

While the office will be closed for for a day or two during the move, online registration will remain open. The Fall Activity Guide comes out August 13. Further communication on the office closure dates will come from the Rec Department.
WSD EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINESE SCHOOLS ORGANIZATION
Two Wauwatosa School District teachers traveled to China this summer to teach and learn about the Chinese school system. The opportunity was part of the District's exploration of a partnership with a Chinese international school program. District schools would be the first public schools in the area to offer such a program.

TOSA STUDENTS PERFORM ABOVE STATE AVERAGE IN FIRST YEAR OF DISTRICT'S REQUIRED AP COURSE FOR SOPHOMORES
For the first time in Wisconsin, an entire sophomore class took a college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography course during the 2018-2019 school year, not because they chose the challenge, but because the Wauwatosa School District believes each of them could rise to a higher rigor.

And, the recently released 2019 scores for the elective AP test show Wauwatosa students did just that.


SUMMER SPOTLIGHT FEATURES WORK THAT OCCURS OVER THE SUMMER TO PREPARE FOR FALL
While school ends in June, the work to prepare for the next school year continues throughout the summer.

From building maintenance to capital building projects and repairs, to professional development and learning - the summer months are filled with activity to ensure we bring our best to our students and families each fall. 

Click the link below to see a recap of Summer Spotlights highlighting just  some  of the work that has occurred so far this summer.

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNIZES SPRING STATE-QUALIFYING ATHLETES
The Wauwatosa School District had 50 students compete at State in 2019 spring sports. The student athletes were recognized by the Wauwatosa School Board during its meeting on July 22.

The Board also recognized two Wauwatosa East High School athletes who were named 2018-2019 Greater Metro Conference Athletes of the Year.
Congratulations to Sydney Halstead (Girls Soccer) and Noah Viste (Boys Tennis). We're #tosaproud!
CODING AND STEM POPULAR AMONG SUMMER LEARNERS
Another year of Wauwatosa Summer School has come to a close with classes ending August 1 and 2.

Approximately 350 staff are hired for Summer School and more than 3,200 students enroll. Summer School through the Wauwatosa School District is open to all students in Wauwatosa - parochial, private, and public.

The most popular classes were STEM, Coding, Ceramics, and Paper Mache. Thank you to all who joined us for the summer - both students and staff.
REFERENDUM UPDATE
FOUNDATIONS POURED FOR NEW LINCOLN AND UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Exciting changes are underway at Lincoln and Underwood Elementary Schools! The first concrete has been poured at each of the sites to create the new buildings' foundations and footings. Read the full updates on all five active construction projects at www.wauwatosaschools.org/referendum .
TOSA TIDBITS
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS
Each month we include a link to our Community Events Flyers page, which promotes activities that directly benefit our students. You will always find this linked under the "Events" area at the top of the newsletter.

Additionally, you will also be able to find approved flyers for school fundraisers on this page.

Click below to see how you can support the West High School football team on Sunday, August 11!

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY CELEBRATING CENTENNIAL THIS YEAR
Do you know a former Lincoln Elementary Staff member, student, or family?

The school's PTA would love to connect with them as the school prepares to celebrate its centennial this fall!

The PTO will host a special evening at the Harley-Davidson Museum on October 11.

REMINDER: WSD STUDENT ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AT WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
The Wisconsin State Fair officially kicks off this week and you can check out artwork of several Wauwatosa School District students during your visit!
The students are among the award winners for this year’s Young People’s Art Exhibit hosted August 1-11 in the Expo Center lobby.

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Wauwatosa School District | 12121 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226  
Ph: (414) 773-1000 | www.wauwatosaschools.org
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