WMS Friday Forecast
November 3, 2017 - Volume 11
Saturday School
Saturday School is starting on November 11th and will run twice a month from 8:00-11:00am. To better clarify why your child may be recommended for this additionla support, please see below:
- Saturday School will be for students who are not taking advantage of their opportunities for learning. These are students who are not working in class or are not showing that they can do practice (homework) outside of class.
- Saturday Detentions will be for those students who are not showing respect to staff, peers, or our environment and property at Wredling.
- Both of these will run on Saturdays from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM at first. We may adjust times based on need in the future.
Our goal for this additional intervention is not to be too punitive, but to help students realize that there are consequences to their actions and to support their school work and their behavior. We want to help students learn this while they are young, before they are older, and realize that bigger actions have bigger consequences.
Teachers who have concerns regarding your student will be reaching out to you to inform you that they are recommending your child for Saturday School. Administration will be contacting home to let you know when your child will be attending, and additionally, a letter will be coming home as well to better inform you of the expectations. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your grade level administrator.
Thank you.
-Your Wredling Administrative Team-
Thank you Aquascape Inc for the wonderful Pond!
On October 30th, we had our ribbon cutting ceremony on a cold, blustery day for our new Wredling pond! The students from our Wredling Renovator's club along with their sponsor, Ms. Boehm, and Greg Whittstock from Aquascape Inc. joined together to finalize this exciting project! Students even learned about proper cleaning and maintenance to keep the pond healthy. We know this gorgeous water garden will be enjoyed by many for years to come.
Again, we are so humbled and appreciative of this wonderful gift!
From our Nurse's Office - Teens & Smoking
There’s good news regarding teen smoking—it’s gone down significantly over the years, from 28 percent in 1991 to 11 percent in 2015 (Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2015).
The not-so- good news: The use of e-cigarettes and vaporizers among teens has grown rapidly in recent years. National surveys estimate that between 16 and 24 percent of teens have used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days.
Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that contain a liquid cartridge. When heated, the cartridge releases a vapor that the user inhales. Besides e-cigarettes, you might see vaping products called ecigs, vapes, vape pens, hookah pens, mods, personal vaporizers, and PVs. They all operate in the same basic way. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is concerning because nicotine has the potential to harm brain development in young people, according to the World Health Organization. While the amount of nicotine in e-cigarettes can vary by product and manufacturer, nicotine is a highly addictive substance, whether found in regular cigarettes or in e-cigarettes.
The 2016 Monitoring the Future survey found that many teens who vape, opt for fruity
flavors that do not contain nicotine; however there are still health risks associated with these types of products. “Even if you’re using a vaping product without nicotine, there are still risks from the flavors and chemicals in e-liquid,” says Dr. Jessica K. Pepper, social scientist at the Center for Health Policy Science & Tobacco Research in North Carolina.
Because vaping is so new and different, it is taking time for scientists to determine all the
health impact these products may have. At this point, most experts agree that while e-
cigarettes may be less harmful than traditional smoking, their use contributes to health
problems.
Team 6-3 Outdoor Ed
Google Expedition Visits Wredling!
Seen Around Wredling...
D303 Parent University
Do you have questions about the Google world? Do you want to learn about the instructional technology our D303 students use in class?
What can you expect to learn?
The basics of Google Drive, how to troubleshoot Google issues that may come up at home, Google shortcuts that can help you organize your family, how to help your student maintain a safe digital presence, and some fun surprises!
Please bring your own device, if possible. If you don't have a Google account, you'll have time to set one up!
Color Wars - November 2017
- 8th Grade - 50% participation
- 7th Grade - 64% participation
- Infinity - 68% participation
- 6th Grade - 73% participation
WMS Book Fair is NEXT WEEK!
Our Book Fair in partnership with Scholastic is coming next week. CLICK HERE for more detailed information! Your reader will have an opportunity to walk through the library and choose books they may want to purchase. Plan to stop by yourself for some great reads and do some holiday shopping!
Held the week of November 6th - 10th, the hours will be:
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Wednesday
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Thursday - We are open LATE in conjunction with the WMS Choir Concert! Come hear some great singing and do a little shopping too!
- 7:30am - 3:00 pm, Note the time change! We will close promptly to pack up!
There is a Book Fairs App and an online shopping option!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
CLICK HERE for detailed instructions on this process.
Check the Lost & Found!
Any prescription eye glasses, jewelry, house keys, cell phones and Fit Bits are located in the main office.
ALL ITEMS WILL BE CLEARED OUT & DONATED AFTER NOVEMBER 21st.
Wredling Middle School - Home of the RedHawks
Website: wredling.d303.org
Location: 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, United States
Phone: 331-228-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wredling-Middle-School-537757163011275/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @WredlingD303