Hawk Nation
October 2022
The official monthly newsletter of Horning Middle School
Mark your Calendar
October 26th: Early Relase Day. Classes end at 12:36 PM
October 27th-28th: NO SCHOOL
November 10: Picture Retakes-DURING LUNCH HOURS
November 17th: Family/ Learner Conferences, 3:30-6:30 PM
November 23rd-25th: NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving break
December 23rd-January 1st-NO SCHOOL: Winter break
January 16th: NO SCHOOL
January 23rd: NO SCHOOL
February 16th: Early Relase Day. Classes end at 12:36 PM
February 17th: NO SCHOOL
March 16th: Family/ Learner Conferences, 3:30-6:00 PM
March 27th-31st: NO SCHOOL: Spring break
April 7th-10th: NO SCHOOL
May 25th: Showcase of Learning, 3:30-6:00 PM
May 26th: Early Relase Day. Classes end at 12:36 PM
May 29th: NO SCHOOL
June 8th: Last Day of School
We're Hiring!
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program at Horning Middle School
Picture Retake Day
Library Volunteers Needed!
The library is looking for one or two volunteers to come in once or twice a week to help with shelving books. No experience? We'll train you!
When? - Mornings
How much time? ~1 hour
How often? -Once or twice a week
Interested? Please give us a call at 262-970-3309 or email Kim Gilchrist at kgilchrist@waukesha.k12.wi.us.
If you have not volunteered recently, you will need to fill out the secure volunteer form. It's quick and easy!
Thank you!
Horning Behavior Expectations
- Phones in lockers during the school day
- Hoddies down
- Come prepared with charged iPad, planner, and binder
Assistance at Christmas
Library News
Library Catalog - Destiny
Did you know that your student has the ability to search and hold books from our district libraries from anywhere, on any of your devices? Just go to https://waukesha.follettdestiny.com or have them use the app on their ipad called "Horning Destiny" that takes them directly to this site! Click on "Catalog" to search for a book or another resource. If you would like to place a hold on a book or to view your own account, you just need to be logged in first. You will see “Log in” in the upper-right hand side of your screen. Use the same username and password that you use for your other accounts in the district.
If you need more directions, try watching the tutorial video linked below or contact Josh Rageth, your library media specialist, in the library.
Meet our New Staff Member
Gloria Patten-8th Grade House B
My name is Gloria Patten and I am thrilled to begin a new chapter of my teaching career at Horning! This will be my eighth year teaching and my fifth year teaching middle school English and Language Arts. I obtained my teaching license from Cardinal Stritch University and I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. My experience outside of teaching includes working for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in the Advertising Department and performing in various local theater productions. My husband and I spend our free time reading and exploring with our toddler, Rafferty.
Athletics and Activities
Our website will have a current calendar of our co-curricular activities for your planning purpose and a Guidebook that will help you learn more about our offerings.
Please contact Mr. Lyday with questions at blyday@waukesha.k12.wi.us.
Email: blyday@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/horningms
Phone: 262-970-3450
Cooking Club
Cooking Club will be available to 8th graders, with a limit of 24 students.
It is offered in 2 sessions:
Session 1 runs from September 28-January 11
Session 2 runs from February 1-April 26
For detailed information and to sign up, click HERE
Student Council Information
Student Council will be meeting for the first time this year on October 4th in the library (or cafeteria) from 2:45-3:30. We meet every other Tuesday throughout the year. Applications were due on September 23rd. Students will receive an acceptance notification the week of September 26th-30th. Throughout the year, the Student Council plans and implements events such as dances, spirit days, community service, fundraisers and so much more. We are always looking for new ideas and new hands to help make our school a better place to be! Due to the large number of applicants, we may move our meeting location to the cafeteria and exit out of the cafeteria doors (Door 8.) This meeting location may change based on student participation. We will keep you informed.
We are super excited to be working with your children this school year!!
Ms. Ramirez & Mrs. Voskuil
Here is a preview of meeting dates
Meeting Dates and Times
(All meetings will take place in the Library/Cafeteria from 2:45-3:30pm)
October 4
October 18
November 1
November 15
December 6
December 20
January 10
January 24
February 7
February 21
March 7
March 21
April 4
April 18
May 09
May 23
June 6 -Celebration
2022-23 Food Service Information
For the past two years, students have received free breakfast and free lunch with funding provided through USDA COVID-19 related waivers. These federal waivers expired on the last day of school (June 2022).
For the 2022/23 School Year, The School District of Waukesha will be returning to the National School Lunch program, which provides Free or Reduced Meals to those students who qualify. Breakfast and Lunch will be offered at all schools.
With the return to the Free and Reduced meal program, we urge any family that may qualify to complete the application. Reminder, you do not need to fill the application out if you receive a letter from the School District of Waukesha stating you were “directly certified”.
The 2022-2023 Free and Reduced Price Meal Application is now available!!
Two ways to fill out the application:
Online: https://campus.waukesha.k12.wi.us/campus/portal/parents/waukesha.jsp,
click on More > Meal Benefits (Video Tutorial)Download Paper Packet: "Free-Reduced Application Packet 2021-22 English.pdf" and return to your child's school. Only one application per household is needed.
Daily Food Service Fees for 2022-2023
Lunch: Elementary - $2.55
Lunch: Secondary - $2.55
Milk- ala carte - $0.40
Reduced Lunch - $0.40
Breakfast: Elementary - $1.50
Breakfast: Secondary - $1.95
Reduced Breakfast - $0.30
Directions for accessing your Infinite Campus Parent Portal are attached. If you are in need of your Infinite Campus Login information, please email ichelp@waukesha.k12.wi.us.
Please note that the District is in the process of changing over to a new website. We hope to have the School Nutrition page fully operable next week.
Join Horning Site Council!
The 2nd Thursday of each month starting in September is reserved for our Horning Site Council meetings. The monthly meeting will be offered virtually via WebEx. Please look for an email invite that will be sent monthly to all families that will allow you to RSVP.
Horning Site Council's mission is to build community among families, learners, teachers and staff. We WANT people like you to get involved to help improve communication, support school needs, and plan activities to bring the Horning community together.
Please join us at any meeting, submit your name and email address here!
School District of Waukesha Annual Asbestos Notification: October 2022
As a result of the federal law AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) all primary and secondary schools are required to develop and implement a plan for managing all building materials which contain asbestos. Included in the AHERA Act is the requirement to notify all parents, guardians and staff members, as well as organizations representing them, of activities and events with the asbestos containing building materials annually as
well as make them aware of the availability of the districts asbestos management plan.
Asbestos has been used in many building materials due to its outstanding insulating and strengthening properties. When it is undisturbed or intact, it poses little hazard to human health. It is only when damage has or may occur that the quality of the school’s management program becomes an issue.
In 1988, all buildings owned, leased, or “under the control of” the School District of Waukesha were inspected by EPA accredited inspectors, with building material samples analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the School District of Waukesha prepared and the state approved a comprehensive management plan for administering the asbestos located within its buildings, safely and responsibly.
Once every three years, certified inspectors must re-inspect remaining materials. In addition, the rule requires a periodic walk-through (called “surveillance”) in each area containing asbestos every six months.
Short-term workers (outside contractors e.g. telephone repair workers, electricians, etc.) must be provided information regarding the location of asbestos in which they may come into contact. All short-term workers shall contact the lead maintenance person before commencing work.
The School District of Waukesha has a list of the location(s) and type(s) of asbestos containing materials found in the building and a description and timetable for their proper management. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for review in the school office. Copies are available at twenty-five (25) cents per page. Our goal is to be in full compliance with AHERA. It is our policy to maintain a safe and healthful environment for our students and our staff members. This shall be accomplished by strict enforcement of the policies regarding asbestos by the asbestos manager and the school officials.
The School District of Waukesha also requires that all new building materials introduced into the School District of Waukesha are free from asbestos. For all new buildings/additions, the architect responsible for the design certifies that to the best of their knowledge, no asbestos containing materials are used. If new buildings are acquired, they too will be inspected.
Within the last year, the School District of Waukesha has completed a 6-Month Asbestos Surveillance of remaining materials. Asbestos removal has been conducted in cooperation with the on-going construction activities at:
Bethesda Elementary School
Hadfield Elementary School
Heyer Elementary School
Rose Glen Elementary School
Saratoga STEM
North High School
South High School
Mr. Kyle McCarthy
Asbestos Designated Person
262-970-4312
Connect With Us!
Horning Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorningMSHawks/
Twitter: Link or @HorningMiddle
Contact Us
Main Office
Principal: Mr. Kent Kleinowski 262-970-3305Principal's Secretary: Ms. Jodi Aylsworth 262-970-3305
Assistant Principal (6B, 7B, 8B, Dual Language 6-8)and Athletic/ Activities Director: Mr. Bryan Lyday 262-970-3311
Dean of Students (6A, 7A, 8A, FLIGHT): Ms. Susan Inkmann 262-970-3450
Attendance/Associate Principal Secretary: Ms. Angie Frehner 262-970-3317
Attendance Line: 1-866-490-7371 or 262-970-3316
School Resource Officer
Officer James Wolbert, 262-970-3304
Student Services
Counselors
Mrs. Angie Jackson (6A, 7A, 8A, FLIGHT), 262-970-3327
Ms. Natalie Ramirez (6B, 7B, 8B, Dual Language 6-8), 262-970-3326
Student Services Secretary: Ms. Julie Lindahl, 262-970-3303
Social Worker: Ms. Angie Krueger, 262-970-1699
School Psychologist: Ms. Blair Kennedy 262-970-1093
Health Room: Ms. Olivia Trejo 262-970-3315
Email: kkleinowski@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms
Location: Horning Middle School, Wolf Road, Waukesha, WI, United States
Phone: 262-970-3305
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorningMSHawks/
Twitter: @HorningMiddle