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Dear Webb Middle School Families,
As winter makes its frosty appearance, it’s crucial to emphasize the importance of maintaining strong attendance for our students. Just like each snowflake contributes to the beauty of winter, every day of school attendance plays a vital role in our students’ academic success.
☀️ Snowballing Success Through Attendance:
Consistent attendance is the key to unlocking academic achievement. Just as a snowball grows in size as it rolls downhill, so does the knowledge and skills our students accumulate when they attend school regularly. The more days they are present, the more they can engage with the curriculum and build a solid educational foundation.
❄️ Avoiding the Winter Blues:
While winter may bring colder temperatures and shorter days, it shouldn’t cast a chill on our commitment to learning. Regular attendance ensures that students remain connected with their teachers, classmates, and the learning environment, fostering a sense of warmth and community even in the coldest months.
⛄️ Building Resilience:
Just as snow covers the ground, challenges are a natural part of the educational journey. Attending school regularly helps students develop resilience and adaptability, essential qualities that will serve them well in facing the inevitable challenges that lie ahead.
👥 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work:
Winter is a season for teamwork, and the same holds true for the school community. When students attend consistently, they contribute to a positive and collaborative learning environment, fostering a spirit of togetherness.
Thank you for your continued support in reinforcing the importance of strong attendance during the winter months. Together, we can ensure that our students thrive academically and embrace the season of learning with enthusiasm.
Wishing you all a joyful and successful winter season!
Matt Delkamp, Principal
Brandon Peyer, Associate Principal
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Greetings from the classrooms of Mrs. Reynolds!
During this first quarter of the year and beyond, Mrs. Reynolds's language arts classes have been quite busy! To date, we have covered an extensive unit focusing on O.Henry, his use of ironic plot twists, and the plotline of short stories. Then, using our knowledge of the plot diagram, students read an independent fiction novel and created/shared their own plot diagrams by using Canva, creating a comic strip, or drawing a poster. Additionally, students read a fun play, "The Mystery of the Suffocated Seventh Grader," and we discussed the power a rumor has. Also, we reviewed and learned additional information concerning sentence structures and sentence parts, and of course, we continue to put this knowledge to good use each time we write sentences, short responses, and soon... an essay! Currently, students are reading poems and short stories written by "The Master of the Macabre," Edgar Allan Poe. After Thanksgiving break we will wrap up our Poe unit with an escape room centered around his most famous short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart." Then, we will make our way into writing a full-length essay about the various roles each of us plays in our daily lives. A reminder, too: students should be reading their second fiction book at home, as their next project, a "Book at a Glance" board, is due January 16. Details for this project, as well as weekly plans, can be found in my Google Classroom stream, which is updated each Monday. So far, I think we are off to a fabulous start!
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Math Matters
Thirty Webb Middle School students attended the annual Math Matters competition at Chula Vista. There were close to 500 students among the 87 teams participating in grades 5-8. We are so proud of all our Reedsburg participants.
A special congratulations goes out to Andi Mears and her second-place finish in the 6th-grade individual competition and Lincoln Benish for his third place as an 8th-grade individual. 7th grade teams stole the team competition, taking both 1st place and 2nd place!
Team members included-Bryon Diekfuss, Beckett Kucher, Benjamin Miller, Kaylee Petersen, Claire Siedschlag, Mackenzie Avis, Savannah Dorn, Jensen Due, Aria Gada, Madalynn Hooker, Gunner Fulk, Korbin Wells, Fletcher Kurth, William Olson, Mackenzie Murray, Ames Moeller, Kailee Trevorrow, Gunner Lutter, Josh Thering, Mattea Gjorgjiev, Jayden Schrank, Nicole Schafer, Lucius Wells, Sam Bauer, Trent Chaffee, Aiden Berg, Hal LeMaster, Lucy Klemp, Tanner Kowalke, and Sydney Olson.
Congratulations to all!
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Serving Up a Writing Project
In early November, students in Ms. Bolton's Language class worked on a recipe writing project. They spent a week’s worth of hard work, using their creativity to design their own unique tri-fold boards, which included ingredients and instructions of the recipe they researched.
At the end of the week, the students prepared speeches for their presentations, which were shared with fellow staff members here at Webb.
The “cherry on top” of this project? They brought in samples of their chosen, allowing teachers and other classmates to try!
It was a total success, and all students were very much engaged throughout the whole experience.
I’m super proud of the effort they put into this project. It was really cool to see how involved and excited they were to share their hard work with others. A special shoutout is in order for these awesome 6th graders.
Ms. Bolton
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CUPCAKE WARS CHALLENGE!
Life Skills students have been involved in some pretty stiff competition lately…a baking competition, that is. During Cupcake Wars, students were asked to promote their new bakery business that specializes in creating creative cupcakes. Each team was asked to design a unique and flavorful cupcake to present to the judges. Scores were based on flavor, texture, appearance, and student presentation. Students had fun designing, marketing, baking, sampling, and serving one-of-a-kind cupcakes to the judges here at Webb.
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Monday, December 25 - January 1
School resumes on Tuesday, January 2
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7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball practice will start on Tuesday, January 2. Click the button below to sign up.
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Webb Middle Winter Concerts at the CAL Center
Come support our Webb Middle School music students at the following events:
Tuesday, December 5
- 7th Grade Choir concert @ 6:00 p.m.
- 8th Grade Choir concert @ 7:30 p.m.
8th Grade Show Choir students will perform during the 7th grade Choir concert. They should arrive by 6:05 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12
- 6th Grade Music Program @ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 14
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6th-8th Webb Band and Orchestra Winter Concert @ 6:00 p.m.
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2023-2024 Snow Day Plan
There is a change to the third-day snow day plan.
- The first two snow days will be non-instructional days and will not be made up. Students and staff will not report to buildings.
- Any snow days needed after the second one will be designated as Emergency Virtual Learning Days for students and staff.
The term “emergency virtual learning day” refers to a school day when, instead of coming to a school building, teachers and students communicate online. Please refer to the following guidelines for virtual learning days.
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FRIENDLY REMINDER:
Cell phones are not allowed in the classroom. If you need to get a message to your child, please call the office.
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The Webb Care Closet is open to the public by appointment. Anyone is welcome to take what they need from the closet; there is a wide range of clothing sizes and clothing items. Please contact the Webb Middle School office at (608) 768-8930 or email Lori Rose at [email protected] to make an appointment.
The Care Closet does take donations. They can be dropped off at the Webb Middle School office during regular school hours. Additionally, the Care Closet has an Amazon wish list, which is regularly updated. Please view the wishlist at AMAZON.
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SCHOOL HOURS:
- 8:00 a.m. - 3:26 p.m.
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Doors open by 7:40 a.m.
For student absence, tardy, early release, or change in going home plan, please complete one of the following options:
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Call the Webb Middle School Office at (608) 768-8930.
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Email both
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Chelsey - [email protected]
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Amber - [email protected] in the office.
- Send a note with your student to bring to the office.
MEDICATIONS:
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Both doctor-prescribed and over-the-counter medications that need to be given at school require a completed Medication Consent Form. Prescription medications require a doctor's signature.
- IMPORTANT: All medications must be kept in the office, even if they are over- the-counter.
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For the 2023-2024 school year, all K-12 students in the School District of Reedsburg receive free breakfast every day. Lunch costs can be found online. Does your family qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits?
Learn more.
The month's breakfast and lunch menus may be accessed by clicking the red button.
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The School District of Reedsburg School Board approved student calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. Our goal is to stay one full year ahead so both families and staff have ample time to prepare for breaks, graduations, etc. | |
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707 North Webb Avenue | Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930 | Contact Us
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