This morning, as I got out of the shower, I decided to Q-Tip my ears. They both came out bright pink because I had missed some of the powder from the PTO Color Run last night. Our Color Run was an absolute blast! Because of amazing planning by PTO committee chairs Laura Halpenny and Margie Vardalos, and with the support of their volunteers and WMS staff, the Color Run went off on a beautiful, sunny fall afternoon. It felt 100% normal- which was really nice!

It takes a great number of people to support a school. Certainly, teachers, teaching assistants, office staff, custodians, and administrators do this every day. But it is because we have a strong parent organization with our PTO that we are able to support some additional initiatives that we would otherwise not be able to! Take a look at this incredibly long list of things that our PTO has supported.

We are getting ready to kick off our WMS PTO PapaNicholas Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate and Write-a-Check Fundraiser on November 1st. This is our BIG FUNDRAISER for the year and we will need your help! Please note that I am going to be pushy and direct in my plea for you to help our PTO make a bunch of money to support the great things the PTO supports at Wredling. From class novels to fitness equipment, from wobble chairs to board games... our PTO uses that money to support students at Wredling!

➥Thanks to all of our volunteer parents, guardians, and grandparents who help us make great things happen here at Wredling. YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

Enjoy your weekend!

Tim

Congratulations to our RedHawk Pride Winners for this week!

• Jayleen Alvarado from Mr. Celaya

• Noah Wang from Mrs. Cozzi

• Wendy Reyes from Ms. Boehm

• Vaughn Woker from Mrs. VanSickle

• Brooke Cassady from Mrs. Ahmed

• Jillian Emmerich from Mrs. Ahmed

• Jack Cicero from Mrs. Salmon

• Annika Johnson from Mrs. Salmon

• Zach Sunderbruch from Mrs. Johnson in the Cafeteria

• Kayla Bell from Mr. Gabel

• Nate Butcher from Mrs. Breon

• Jarratt Tisch from Mr. Wilkerson

• Quinn Barber from Mrs. Olson

• Erini Vardalos from Team 7-4

• Giselle Zarza from Team 7-4

• Geo Spyrnal from Team 7-4

• Jackson Mowry from Team 7-4

The Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System is a consortium of school districts U-46, District 300, District 301, and District 303 working together on career and technical education and college and career readiness throughout the region. The districts are currently considering the possibility of offering summer camps aligned to these opportunities giving students exposure to different career fields. Career fields include robotics, computer science/programming, automotive technology, architecture, engineering, manufacturing, welding, construction, video and music production, culinary arts, veterinary science, and health science. In order to plan and offer the very best in camp opportunities for our students, we need to hear from you and your students. We would like your feedback on these possible summer opportunities. Please take a moment to complete the survey below by October 31st and share your thoughts with us.

1ST SEMESTER Non-Attendance Days for Students

November 22-26- Thanksgiving Break

December 20-December 31 - Winter Break

1ST SEMESTER Early Release Days for Middle School

October 27 - Wednesday. Dismissal at 2:52 for all students

December 1 - Wednesday. Dismissal at 2:52 for all students

PLEASE NOTE ON YOUR CALENDAR!

Attention Wredling Nation! Our online sale will run 10/15 – 10/29 for you to purchase your winter Redhawk gear!

Hoodie, long sleeve shirt, pants, and hats – you will stay warm during winter months, show your Wredling pride and support our school’s PTO! This is our last online sale this school year so don’t miss it! Go to www.CelticCustom.com or scan the QR code.

GO REDHAWKS!

Staff, students, and parents are encouraged to help digitally document this year in the yearbook. We offered this opportunity to our families last year and loved the many submissions we received.

Theme of photos we are currently looking for:

If your child is quarantined due to Covid, our teachers will send work to your child and work with you and your child as we always have when a child is out of school. We want to recognize that quarantine offers some unique challenges for our students.

We will be offering instructional support through a certified teacher during quarantine. Ann Rose, a recently retired D303 teacher, will be available to support our quarantine students through Zoom. When a child begins quarantine, we will email both the child and the parent with information on how to access Mrs. Rose's Zoom for support. We encourage our quarantined students to access this instructional support!