WMS Friday Forecast

We are so excited to have all of our kids back! And I especially want to thank all the parents who volunteered at our Material Pick-Up through our PTO and provided snacks for our Staff Appreciation event on Thursday. Our parents are the absolute greatest!

• Start Time: when kids should be seated and in class, ready to learn at 8:40 AM

• End Time: 3:40 PM

• Here is our Bell Schedule

• We will be working this year to reduce the number of students who are tardy to school and class by assigning detentions when this becomes significant.

And if you are going to pick-up your child in the afternoon, you will pick them up at the Norris Center. Here are video directions to watch with your child on how afternoon pick-up works.

• Students should simply bring a pen and paper, and their Chromebook to class first period. Teachers will tell them what they need each period.
  
• For new students, Chromebooks should be handed out the first day.
  
• Cell phones and wireless ear buds (or the like) should be “off and away during the day and stored in lockers.” All students should have wired earbuds or headphones. Last year we had major issues with students wearing earbuds in class and in the hallway and they were unable to hear directions from staff. Many streamed music wirelessly from their phones rather than listening to instruction. We also had students bringing expensive Bluetooth earbuds and lose one or both during the day. This caused those students a lot of distress especially when they didn't find their missing property.
  
• Dress Code: We ask that students come to school dressed modestly. You can find our dress code on page 6 of our student handbook. Some parents might be surprised that their child changes clothes at school. Please talk to your child about your expectations for their dress at school. We do teach our students that they might dress differently at school than they do at the mall than they do at a special dinner. Learning this skill is important.
  
• During the first 5 weeks of school, we will be continually reviewing the expectations for our students across all of their settings (ex. bus, hallway, classroom, cafeteria, etc.). We will share that information with you after the first week of school or so. We have high expectations for our students and we know they can live up to them!
  

• It is smart that students bring a lunch the first few days as lunch lines can get long, especially for 6th graders who are learning about their food options and take a longer time to order / get food.

  Students are welcome to bring lunch or Purchase lunch in the cafeteria.
  

• They will have traditional school lunch choices available. Menus are posted on the District website on the Food Services page.
  2023-2024 Breakfast & Lunch Meal Prices:
  Middle School Breakfast - $1.75
  Reduced Breakfast - $0.30*
  Middle School Lunch - $3.50
  Reduced Lunch - $0.40*

• If you would like to sign up for free/reduced lunch, click here to complete the form electronically. It does take a bit to process, the sooner you complete it the better!

• Click here to learn all about our meal service plans.

• If you choose to, please put some money on PushCoin for your child. That is how they pay for breakfast/lunches/snacks.

• Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria and will be “Grab and Go” style.

Many rooms at Wredling are cold right now! We are getting new boilers installed, so we don’t currently have heat to regulate the AC. We are using outside air to balance temperatures in the room. I would strongly encourage your child to bring a layer or two to wear if they get cold. Our gyms are NOT air conditioned, though students will be going outside for PE weather permitting.

• Here is a list of all of our Team Leaders, Admin, and Student Support Team members who will support your child. Please keep this link handy for future reference.

• You can also use our Staff directory located on the right hand side of the Wredling Website.

• So who do I contact for my concern???
  While there are always some exceptions, the general rule of thumb is to email or call:

  • Emotional issues - Counselors

  • Disciplinary issues - Student Services Coordinators (Deans)

  • School work issue - Teachers

• In general, if your child needs support, start with the teacher and then the team leader. If you still need help, move to the Assistant Principals (academics) or Student Support Coordinators (Deans) (behavioral).
  

• If you email Tim Loversky (principal) he may forward your email to the right person to handle the issue. Please do not be offended when he does this. The goal is to expedite getting the issue attended to as promptly as possible.

Prior to Safety Day and on August 17, all students will have a lesson on Safety Day purpose and procedures. Safety Day drills will cover: fire drills, severe weather, and a lock down drill. If you have any questions about Safety Day or would like your student to opt-out of the lock down drill, please email: melissa.hickman@d303.org no later than Tuesday, August 15th at 4pm. We will arrange an alternate place for your student during the drill.

Check out the newest WMS spirit wear! Our online store is now open and orders can be placed until 8/20/2022. We have cozy hoodies, cool t-shirts, comfy pants, and more! Show WMS pride and support our school by making a purchase today! We only sell spirit wear a couple times a year so don’t miss the chance. We offer a variety of sizes and colors! All orders will be delivered to Wredling in late September.

Link to store: https://wredling.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Mandatory Audition Workshop:

Tuesday, August 22nd 3:45-5:45

Auditions:

Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th 3:45-6:15

(students will choose 1 of the 2 days)

Callbacks:

Friday, August 25th from 3:45-6:15

First Rehearsal:

Monday, August 28th 3:45-5:45

NOTE: Audition Materials/Packets will be made available beginning August 1st at materials pickup. Official audition signup will be done electronically via a link on Schoology. Access to the audition site in Schoology will open on August 1st.

Rehearsals will be held daily from 3:45-5:45 from 8/28 until the performances in October. Students must be able to attend MOST rehearsals and cannot have any conflicts with Tech Week rehearsals or Performances.

Shows

Preview (Teachers/5th grade Choirs) Wednesday, October 25th (4:30)

Thursday, October 26th (7:00)

Friday, October 27th (4:30)

Saturday, October 28th (2:00 and 7:00) *strike immediately after

We are kicking off the Fall Sports Season with the Saints Family Fun Fest on Saturday, August 19th from 12-6 PM! This event is free to attend. St. Charles East HS students, families, and the entire community are invited to attend an afternoon of fun with kids games, a bounce house, a dunk tank, sports scrimmages, future Saints photo ops, concessions, spirit wear sales, a basket raffle and more!

Schedule

ALL DAY (12:00-6:00) - Basket Raffle! Kids Games! Bounce House! Concessions! Spirit Wear Sales! FUN!!!

10:00-11:00 - Alumni Soccer Game

12:00-2:00 - Basketball Hot Shot Contest

12:00-2:00 - Boys Soccer Scrimmage

1:00-2:00 - Girls Tennis Scrimmage

2:00-3:00 - Boys and Girls Cross Country Relay Races

2:00-3:30- Speed Throw/Shot Challenge (Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse)

2:00-5:00 - Boys and Girls Golf Event

3:00-4:30 - Girls Volleyball Scrimmage

3:00-4:30 - Girls Swim and Dive

3:30-4:30 - Field Games

4:45-6:00 - Marching Band, Cheer, Dance, and Football

"It's a Great Day to be a Saint!”

#WredlingLearns

Website: wredling.d303.org
Location: 1200 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3700
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Twitter: @WredlingD303