Volume 6 | Issue 10 | October 22, 2021 |
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Board Agenda | October 25 |
Interested in the items being considered at the next board meeting? Check out the agenda for October 25 on our Agendas & Minutes page. The agenda will be posted no later than 5 PM today.
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Asynchronous Learning Day - Thursday, October 28 |
On October 28, Whitnall students will be having an asynchronous learning day. This is a day where students will not be present in their physical school building but will be engaging in online learning activities prepared for them by their teachers.
Detailed daily plans for Thursday, October 28 will be made available for families on Monday, October 25 after 7:00 AM. All learning activities should be completed by Sunday, October 31 at midnight.
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Haunted Hallways is back at Whitnall High School on Thursday, October 28 thanks to Student Council and DECA.
5:30-6:30 PM - PG version and Community Trick or Treat - Free will donation
7:00-9:00 PM - PG-13 version. Admission is $5.00. All proceeds benefit the Make a Wish Foundation.
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee that all costumes and props for Haunted Hallways are latex free. We may utilize fog machines and strobe lights throughout the school. Please proceed with caution.
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Hales Corners Library | Hello Martha & Farewell Pat |
Martha Riel has joined the Hales Corners Library to serve as Interim Director after long-time Library Director Pat Laughlin retires at the end of October.
"My 33+ years as Director of the Hales Corners Library have been a wonderful experience. Thank you to the Library Board, Library Staff, and the community for making it the best years of my life. Thank you also to the Village Board members and Village Administrators who have supported the library all these years."
Stop by the library to say farewell to Pat and to give Martha a warm welcome. Pat's last day is Friday, October 29.
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"The Play That Goes Wrong" | Tickets on Sale! |
The exciting return of a Whitnall fall play is here with tickets now on sale. Go here for all of the details and to buy your tickets. Performances are: Friday, November 12 at 7 PM; Saturday, November 13 at 7 PM; Sunday, November 14 at 2 PM.
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The yearbook price goes up on November 1. Order your 2021-22 yearbook now. Go to www.yearbookforever.com to reserve your copy.
The senior photo deadline is November 1. Upload your senior photo for the yearbook no later than November 1. Go here for instructions.
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The Red Cross Club is running their "Totes for Hope" project through November 5 to support local homeless shelters. Homelessness is a serious problem in Milwaukee County and surrounding counties. The pandemic has increased our homeless population significantly, and the Whitnall community can make a difference. The club will be filling sling sacks with necessary items to assist those that are struggling and in need. Please see the list of suggested items here, and drop off donations at the main entrance to the attention of Ms. Martin or have your student drop them off in room 273. Please support this important cause; helping others benefits you as well!
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We are looking for a food service kitchen helper for Whitnall High School. Hours are 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. This is a paid position. If interested, please contact Karen Stichart at 414-525-8431 or email kstichart@whitnall.com. We would love to have you join our team!
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
Save the date! Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, November 16, 4-6 PM and Thursday, November 18, 4-6 PM. Conferences will be by appointment only. Additional details will be shared next week in both the Connect and the WMS In the Middle newsletter. |
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Whitnall Middle School is searching for a middle school wrestling coach. Practices start November 1, 3:15 - 5:00 PM in the Whitnall Middle School Auxiliary Gym. If you are interested or know of someone that may be interested, please contact Dave Pentek at dpentek@whitnall.com.
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The WMS PTO does fundraising to support student activities that help enrich educational and social experiences in school. One of the goals this year is to raise funds for the Artist in Residence program. The details of this year’s Artist in Residence, an author, are being worked out by WMS staff. We are running several fundraising events and if you are unable to volunteer due to time constraints, etc., please consider donating directly to the WMS PTO. Any type of donation is appreciated and no dollar amount is too small as every contribution makes a difference! Donations can be sent directly to the PTO’s Venmo account at @wmspto5300. Thank you for your support!
In partnership with the WMS Student Council, the PTO will be helping at the Whitnall Middle School Fall Dance on Thursday, October 28. We need adults to volunteer to work at various stations during the dance. Each volunteer will need to have a background check on file. Please fill out the Volunteer Application and Consent Form no later than October 21. The form can be found on the Whitnall Middle School website. The SignUp Genius link for this event is located at:
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We are looking for a food service kitchen helper for Whitnall Middle School. Hours are 9:45 am - 2:30 pm. This is a paid position. If interested, please contact Karen Stichart at 414-525-8431 or email kstichart@whitnall.com. We would love to have you join our team!
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WMS Student Council is sponsoring the Fall Social on Thursday, October 28, 7-9 PM in the East and West Gyms. A parent-signed permission slip is required for students to purchase a ticket, which students can pick up at lunch or is available on the WMS website. Students can purchase their ticket for $5 during their lunch period from Friday, October 22 through Wednesday, October 27, or sooner if sold out. There are 120 tickets available for each grade level. Students must have a ticket to enter. There will be no “pay at the door” option. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students enrolled at WMS are allowed to attend. Sorry, no students from other schools.
Wearing costumes for the dance will be optional. All clothing and costumes MUST be school appropriate (no costume masks, weapons, or violent themed costumes allowed). Those attending the Green Bay Packer party in the West Gym are encouraged to wear Packer clothing or their favorite NFL team if not wearing a costume.
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Student Council is sponsoring a costume spirit day on Wednesday, October 27 and will be awarding prizes during lunch for best costumes. All clothing and costumes MUST be school appropriate (no costume masks, weapons, or violent themed costumes allowed). 6th grade students are still required to wear face coverings.
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The WMS students and staff are working toward a celebration event for our local Veterans on November 11. If you have a family or community member who you would like to recognize, we are requesting pictures of the individual from their time of service. We would prefer digital pictures emailed to the school; however, if an original physical copy is what you would like to share, we will scan it and return it to you promptly (please include your contact information with the aforementioned photograph). Additionally, include the NAME, BRANCH, and YEARS OF SERVICE with the picture. Email digital pictures to cbily@whitnall.com. Physical copies can be placed in an envelope and your child can deliver them to the office. Finally, if you know of a local Veteran who would be interested in coming to the school or livestreaming virtually on November 11 to share their experience with our students, please contact Mr. Bily at cbily@whitnall.com.
Thank you,
The Whitnall Middle School Veterans Day Committee
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The fall choir concert for 6th, 7th, 8th, and high school is on Wednesday, October 27 in the high school auditorium. Call time for singers is 6:30, concert starts at 7. Students need to wear all black and dark shoes. |
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, November 11, 4-6 PM and Friday, November 12, 12-4 PM. Conferences will be by appointment only, and parents have a choice of in person or virtual meetings. Look for an email from your child’s teacher that will have the Sign Up Genius link to schedule your appointment. |
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Wisconsin Forward Exam Results |
Wisconsin Forward Exam results from the 2020-21 school year were sent home with 4th and 5th graders this week. If you didn’t receive your child’s test results, please contact the school office at 414-525-8910. |
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Spirit wear pick up will be on Monday, October 25 after school, 3:35-5 PM in the lobby. Orders that are not picked up on Monday will be sent home with your student during the week of the 25th-27th. |
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Wisconsin Forward Exam Results |
Wisconsin Forward Exam results from the 2021-21 school year were sent home with 4th and 5th graders this week. If you didn’t receive your child’s test results, please contact the school office at 414-525-8810. |
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, November 11, 4-6 PM and Friday, November 12, 12-4 PM. Conferences will be by appointment only, and parents have a choice of in person or virtual meetings. Look for an email from your child’s teacher that will have the Sign Up Genius link to schedule your appointment. |
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Veterans Day is November 11. We are honoring the veterans in the lives of our students and staff. Please share the names of the veterans in your family by completing the attached link HERE by November 6. You can send a photo in as well. We are compiling a slideshow that will be shared with our students on the holiday.
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Our year long theme is “The Best Me I Can Be” which speaks to the Whitnall School District’s value of ACHIEVEMENT. We are awaiting delivery of the t-shirts. Each grade has a unique color. When our t-shirts arrive, we will share the monthly dates that our students will wear their community t-shirt. |
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We are looking for a food service kitchen helper for Hales Corners Elementary. Hours are 10:15 am - 1:15 pm. This is a paid position. If interested, please contact Karen Stichart at 414-525-8431 or email kstichart@whitnall.com. We would love to have you join our team!
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