Wangenheim Middle School
Vol VIII: January 11, 2021
Lunch Distribution sites are now Walker Elementary, Mira Mesa High, Challenger Middle, and Sandburg Elementary. Monday-Friday, Noon-2:00 PM
GROCERIES DISTRIBUTIONS 1/11-1/15
Groceries are either Shelf-Stable Items, or Produce or USDA Mixed Items. Extra food items are limited, and families are recommended to arrive in the early part of the designated distribution time.
Tuesday, January 12..... Walker Elementary
Thursday, January 14.....Hage Elementary
Friday, January 15.......... Challenger Middle and Mira Mesa High
Articulation and Course Selection for 2021-2022 school year
Here are important dates for students when it comes to course selection for next year's classes. Ms. Doan will be at Principal's Coffee on 1/13 to go over this and answer any questions.
Current 8th graders
Please see below for VAPA(performing arts) and CTE(Career Technical Education) Information Nights
Q2 - MMHS visits W 1/13 (Mendoza and Cann) for presentation
MMHS visits T 1/19 and W 2/20 for Counselor 1:1s
Q3 - MMHS visits M 2/1 (Mendoza and Cann) for presentations
MMHS visits M 2/8 and T 2/9 for Counselor 1:1s
Current 6 & 7th graders
Q2 - week of 1/18 - Counselor visits to Cann (Tue), Menden (Wed), and Sander (Fri)
Q3 - week of 1/25 - Counselor visits to Cann (Tue), Menden (Wed), and Sander (Fri)
Course request forms will be provided to students with help videos embedded into the form. Please have your student open the form and share their requests with you. They will be allowed to make edits until Friday, 2/5, at which point, we will close the form and any changes will have to be made by contacting your student's counselor.
Incoming 5th graders
Mid- Jan - Parents will be sent Wangenheim video and Articulation forms from 5th grade teachers.
1/26 9am - 5th grade parent welcome q&a
1/27 6pm - 5th grade parent welcome q&a
Counselor visits week of 2/1 to 5th grade classrooms for 1:1 meetings.
BIOTECH CAREER JUMPSTART PROGRAM
JANUARY'S STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Congratulations! The Student of the Month was chosen by his/her teachers, counselors, and/or staff. The selection is based on character, leadership, citizenship, and not necessarily academics. Please visit the main office weekdays from 7:30-12:30 to pick up your special treat.
Brandon Do
Genesis Foster
Jan Harvin Cabangal
Kaylee Jiao
Mialani Santos
Nash Magat
Savannah Lao
Weldun Rivera
Benjamin Tran
Bentley Trieu
Brenda Pham
Diego Solis Dones
Izabelle Martinez
Jaedyn-Oni Ajero
Jaylen Wiley
Johnny Nguyen
Mariella Sanchez
Natalie Sauceda
Samuel Knapp
Trent Forbes
Aiko Gibbs
Amberly Rios
Ashley Ugarte
Cadance Watson
Rebecca Durant
WISHES GRANTED and APPRECIATED
No Place for Hate
See you in No Place for Hate.
Liana Coppola, NPFH advisor
ASB Spirit Days
For the last week of the semester we are having 3 spirit days
Wednesday, January 20th - Superhero Day
- You can wear superhero items you have or you can create your own superhero from household items. Get creative!
- Dress like your favorite book, tv, or movie character.
Friday, January 22 - Decades day!
- 6th graders dress like the 60's.
- 7th graders dress like the 70's.
- 8th graders dress like the 80's.
Remember to Google what you dressed like in each decade.
Have fun!
ASB January contest
WANGENHEIM YEARBOOK
The 2020-21 yearbook is looking fantastic! A lot of people are asking what could possibly be in a yearbook if we aren't in school. Well, trust us, this book will be one that you will look back on for the rest of your life. We have been collecting photos from students throughout the year and will continue to do so through mid March. We are documenting distance learning, covid, current events, and so many fun topics. Very soon parents will be receiving an email about a portrait portal. This is how we will get everyone's picture in the yearbook. We will have a virtual picture day and everyone will submit a photo of themselves. If we do not get a picture from you, we will use your photo from last year. Keep an eye out for that email. If you haven't ordered a yearbook yet, the link is http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00789460
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS ONLINE
UPLOAD TO: https://images.jostens.com/415468180
OR LOG ON TO: images.jostens.com
Enter Login ID: 415468180
•Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload, click on “Select My Images.”
•Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
•Click “Upload Chosen Images.
VIRTUAL MEDIA CENTER
Follow the link to Wangenheim's Virtual Media Center where you will find forms to reserve textbooks and library books as well as other useful resources. Please contact Mrs. Minezaki with any questions or concerns.
Scholastic Book Club
Books help build your child’s skills!
HOME DELIVERY: During the COVID-19 crisis, you can choose at checkout to have book orders shipped to school or to your home(with a minimum $25 order, there is no extra shipping charge). Also with a $25 order, use coupon code READS and choose a free $5 book. Orders earn FREE Books for our library!
Mrs. Minezaki
Library Tech
Please contact pminezaki@sandi.net if you have any questions or concerns.
Order Online at scholastic.com/bookclubs. You will be able to choose books from all levels, from preschool through high school.
Sign in or create an account.
Connect to Wangenheim Library by entering our Class Code: RB7Q9
Choose your books, pay with credit card or PayPal, and submit your order.
Meet the newest member of our Wangenheim Team
Mr. Walter Shaw is our new Administrative Assistant.
What would the students be surprised to find out about you?
- Sandburg Elementary School Secretary before Wangenheim
- U.S. Navy job was to drive and navigate destroyers and helicopter ships
- That I know how to tap dance, learned at eight years old and still do from time to time….a terrific way for me to have fun while getting exercise
If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?
- Getting a bad grade is not the end of the world...everything in life takes time and effort. There are no easy hacks.
Principal's Coffee
https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/99870837812
Upcoming Dates:
February 3, 2021
February 24, 2021
March 17, 2021
April 7, 2021, 2021
April 28, 2021
May 19, 2021
2nd Quarter ends
Third Quarter begins Monday, January 25 . Progress reports can be viewed beginning Friday, January 29, on student and parent portal. If you need textbooks for any of your classes, please fill out the Textbook Request Form above. Textbooks can be picked up from the main office Monday-Friday, 7:30-12:30.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Open to parents of:
Current ELD students, RFEP students, and IFEP students
NEXT MEETING:
Thursday, January 27, 2020-6:00 to 7:00 PM
JOIN via ZOOM: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/88972162365
Zoom Meeting ID:
889 7216 2365
Translation will be available in Spanish and Vietnamese
Please contact Chris Waldman with any questions or to RSVP if you will need translation.
Upcoming Dates:
Apr. 21, 2021 6pm-7pm
Looking Ahead
MLK Birthday
Fri and Mon, Feb 12-15 (no attendance)
President's Day
Mon-Fri, Mar 29-Apr 2 (no attendance)
Spring Break