WMS Friday Forecast
October 14, 2022
Why a Phone Call is Better Than an Email
Our teachers work hard to be effective communicators. Today's communication is certainly different than when I first started in education where a pink message slip in my mailbox indicated that I needed to call a parent. Our teachers now get messages via email, phone calls, and messages in Schoology. With students having access to email, the volume of communication can be overwhelming.
And with email, communication can get jumbled and messy, tone can get misinterpreted, and we can read something into an email that is not there. I often tell parents and teachers that a phone call is better than an email with all concerns. If there are simple questions, an email is great. You can always call WMS and leave a message for the teacher to call you back or you can simply email and ask a teacher to give you a call.
A simple phone call, talking to each other, listening to each other- those things help keep open lines of communication throughout the year!
Enjoy your weekend!
Tim
Safety Protocols at Wredling
Wredling is lucky to have some great security features such as a “buzzer” system and vestibule area before fully entering the school. With that said office staff will be asking you a few questions before you are “buzzed” in to gain entry to the vestibule area:
What is your name and the name of your student?
State the reason why you are at WMS.
A sign will soon be posted by the buzzer that will include the following instructions:
Please face the camera and push the button - wait for us to answer
State your name and the name of your student
State the reason for your visit to WMS.
Pull the door when a click sound occurs.
Once inside the vestibule, you will be asked for your ID if you are gaining entry into the school and also to pick up your student. Your ID will be run through the Raptor system. We utilize this safety system for parents picking up their students, or those coming into the school. A visitor pass will be provided to all adults entering the building.
Ideally, if you know in advance you will need to pick up your student early, plan to send them to the office with a note in the morning. Include your pickup time and reason they are leaving. We will give them a pass for 5 minutes prior to your planned pickup time. Our hope is to have them here waiting in the office when you come in to sign them out.
Please be patient when picking up your student as there are many times the office is quite busy. It takes some time for students to be called out of class, go to their locker and walk to the office. WMS is a big building.
Halloween Costumes
This year at WMS we are going to allow costumes on Halloween (Monday, October 31) because this falls on a school attendance day. Here are our guidelines:
If you are going to wear a costume, I also expect that you have come to school ready to learn on Halloween.
All costuming must happen at home. That includes any hair or make-up.
With make-up, we need to be able to know who you are-no full face make-up.
The costume must be school appropriate.
For students, there are no masks or inflatable costumes allowed.
There can be nothing that you carry around that is extra. (ie. props, fake weapons, scythes, clubs, dolls, etc.)
Teachers are expected to teach that day, though they may have Halloween themed lessons.
There will be no Halloween parties. Or candy. Or other treats. Because you will get enough junk at night if you trick or treat.
After Halloween, you can only bring a couple of pieces of candy per day. If you bring more, I will get it and I will eat it. And I don't need any more candy. And throw away your wrappers in the garbage, please.
COMFIES DAY November 1st - dress comfortably, in pajamas or lounge wear, but still school appropriate!
Best-
Mr. Loversky
Patriot's Pen
Each year, nearly 68,800 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner shares in a national prize and receives a minimum of $500. The national first place winner wins $5,000!
The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief.
All entries may be submitted to your child’s social studies teacher.
Please see attached Rules and Eligibility and Patriot’s Pen Entry Form and Rules
8th Grade Parents/Guardians
As our 8th Grade students participate in a significant number of assessments (i-Ready three times, Illinois Assessment of Readiness for Literacy/Math and Science) that provide similar information, we have determined that our 8th grade students will no longer take the PSAT 8/9 Assessment. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mr. David Chizsar, who is the Director of Assessment and Accountability.
Please note that our Infinity students and our AVID students WILL STILL take this assessment on October 26th.
Physical Education Reminder
Cooler weather is beginning to creep in. Please be aware that our PE classes will use outdoor instructional space if the weather permits and the temperature is 40 degrees or above. Your student will want to have sweatpants and a sweatshirt at school to be worn during their PE class. We encourage them to wear the extra layer on the colder days ahead.
We Want Your Photos! 📸
If you have pictures from yesterday’s WMS Color Run, please submit them to Mr. Massie (timothy.massie@d303.org), our WMS Yearbook Advisor. He will be working with our Yearbook Club participants to choose some for publication. Thank you!
Service Learning Classes Seeking Donations
The 6th-grade Service Learning classes will be doing fundraising over the coming weeks. The causes they have chosen include the National Cancer Society, CaringBridge, and Anderson Animal Shelter. If you would like to make a contribution, donations can be made during our 6th-grade lunches. You may also drop off an envelope containing your donation at our main office. Please mark donations “care of Chrissy McPeak, WMS Service Learning Teacher” and include the name of the charity you wish to support. Thanks so much!
No Cook Night!!!!
WEB Movie and Craft Night
Attention 6th Parents! It is time for our 2nd WEB Event - Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 25th after school from 3:45 to 4:45. WEB is hosting a Movie and Craft hour. We will be watching a Halloween movie, making a fun Halloween Craft, while enjoying a popcorn bar. Permission slips are with your student's Team Leader, in Student Services or linked below. Turn permission slips in to your Team Leader or Student Services by the end of the day on Friday, October 21st so we can plan supplies. CLICK HERE for the permission slip (link has been corrected)
WMS Cheerleaders
Our Cheerleaders will be selling delicious Butter Braids & Cookies. Please consider buying some items (the holidays are coming!) and support our Cheerleaders. See the order form below or contact your friendly WMS Cheerleader! Contact Coach Lucy Johnson with questions lucy.johnson@d303.org
🏛️🧳✈️Washington DC/New York City 2024 (current 7th graders)
Attention current Wredling 7th graders (and parents/guardians): information will be coming out soon for the Washington DC/New York City spring break trip for their 8th grade year (2024). Students will receive a paper invitation for a zoom informational meeting with families as well as posted here. The informational meeting is scheduled via Zoom for Wednesday, October 26th from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm. This is a great place to hear about this travel opportunity and get some of your questions answered.
Please note: This trip is through an independent travel company, EF Explore America, and is not affiliated with or sponsored by D303 or Wredling. Please email Mr. Tim Massie (dcny.stc@gmail.com) for any questions.
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