Volume 6 | Issue 8 | October 8, 2021 |
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Board Agenda | October 11 |
Interested in the items being considered at the next board meeting? Check out the agenda for October 11 on our Agendas & Minutes page. The agenda will be posted no later than 5 PM today.
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Conference dates and other important dates have been added to the district calendar. Please visit the Calendar page on our website to view the updated calendar.
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Asynchronous Learning Day | 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 AM. All learning activities should be completed by Sunday, October 31 at midnight.
In preparation for students to learn asynchronously, we want to ensure that every student has access to a device. If your K4, K5, or first grade student does not have access to a device or will be relying on a smartphone as their device for learning, please complete this survey (once per family): Asynchronous Learning Device Survey. A device will be prepared for your student to take home prior to the asynchronous learning. Please complete the survey no later than Wednesday, October 13.
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Thanks to our All On Board initiative, Falcon Field is getting a brand new video scoreboard! We will be celebrating by hosting a community movie night on Friday, October 15. Bring your family, find a spot on Falcon Field, and watch a movie on the new board! A special thank you to our DECA and NHS students who will help run the event. For more information, view the event flyer. We hope to see you there!
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October is Cyber Security Month |
What are phishing emails? Read more on Catching a Phish to increase your awareness and know how to manage phishing emails.
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We are looking for food service kitchen helpers for Whitnall High School. Hours are flexible, but ideally would like someone to be able to work 10 AM - 2 PM or 11 AM - 1 PM. 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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Don't forget to purchase a 2021-22 yearbook before the price goes up on November 1. Go to www.yearbookforever.com to reserve your copy.
Seniors need to upload their senior photo for the 2021-22 yearbook no later than November 1. Go here for instructions. Families who want to purchase a yearbook ad for their seniors can also find information on how to do that here.
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ELA MAP testing will occur next week on Tuesday (10/12) and Wednesday (10/13) in students' ELA classes. Make ups for the ELA MAP test will occur on Thursday (10/14) and Friday (10/15) during students' Connect classes. |
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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. 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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Winter sports will be starting soon.
Wrestling for 6th-8th starts November 1.
Boys basketball tryouts for 7th and 8th start November 8.
You will need to be registered and have a current physical on file before November 1 to participate or try out. Any questions, please see Ms Sobush.
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Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, October 12. This is a final chance to take a school portrait and appear in this year’s yearbook/composite.
Before the retake day, view your student's photos online and select which image you want to appear in this year’s yearbook/composite by clicking the link that was emailed to you by "Visual Image Photography" or by going to vipis.com to search for your photos.
If you attend retake day, be sure to return to the same gallery about a week after retakes to view your new photos and reselect your yearbook image.
All yearbook image selections must be made within two weeks after the retake day or VIP will choose one for you.
If you cannot find your images or have any questions, please contact VIP at support@vipis.com with your student information.
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PTO Meeting & Principal Chart |
Please join us on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7 PM for the WMS PTO meeting in the WMS STEM Commons. Principal D'Acquisto will have a Principal Chat preceding the meeting at 6:30 PM in the WMS STEM Commons. |
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Penny Wars to Support Fisher House |
Penny Wars have been happening during WMS lunches. Each grade level is competing to raise money for the Fisher House to help our local veterans. Penny Wars will continue as we lead up to our Veteran’s Day program. There will be a prize for the grade level that raises the most money. |
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Girl Scout Craft/Info Night | First Grade |
Monday, 10/11/21, 6-7 PM in the upper gym at Edgerton. If you are interested in having your 1st grader join Girl Scouts and/or interested in becoming a leader, please join us on 10/11 with your daughter! The 5th grade troop would love to share some crafts and songs with the 1st graders! We have a handful of girls who are interested already! If you can't make the meeting but would still be interested in finding out more about this potential troop, feel free to contact:
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Thank you for the great turn out at the Book Fair and Spaghetti Dinner yesterday!
Join us for our October PTO meeting on Thursday, October 14 at 7 PM. We will be hosting a live meeting at 7 PM in the EES library as well as airing it virtually via this link.
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Our lost and found is starting to fill up with items. As the weather starts to turn cooler, please be sure to label student items such as jackets, boots, and hats. |
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Field Day will be held Friday, October 15. The rain date is Monday, October 18. In a show of class/school unity, colors have been assigned for each class to wear. Scheduled times and color information can be found HERE.
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Student Absences / Late Arrivals / Early Departures |
Please report student absences, appointments, early pick up, late arrival (specify lunch choice), and changes in dismissal plan by contacting the office rather than the classroom teacher. Use this link for attendance related matters, and call the office at (414) 525-8811 or 8810 with changes in dismissal plans.
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If your child has not gotten their photo taken, the last chance to do so is Tuesday, October 12. Photos will be taken here at school during the school day. Families have the option to choose a pose for their child's yearbook photo. All student poses must be chosen no later than October 27. After this date, VIP will select a pose for your child. Please contact VIP customer service with questions at VIP Visual Image Photography.
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