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Wangenheim Middle School where we develop the next generation of innovators, collaborative problem solvers and positive agents of change with a global worldview.

The first grading period ends Friday, September 29. Grades will be viewable on October 6.

WHEN: TU, WE, AND TH (except minimum days)

WHERE: Library

NO ADVANCE NOTICE NECESSARY

Need homework help? This is a quiet place for students to study with the help of certificated teachers.

WHEN: Saturday, October 21 (notice date change)

TIME: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 20, 12:00 pm

CORE Academy provides students the opportunity to recover missed instructional minutes and days while receiving academic instruction and support. Core Academy classes are taught by a certificated instructors and allow students, and schools, to recover lost attendance. Our first session will be held on Sat, October 21.

Planned activities may include:

• Core Subject Tutoring
• Arts and Crafts-Personality Test and Watercolor Art
• Cooking-Wacky Cakes and Caramel Apples

Core Academy provides instruction for a minimum of four (4) hours. A nutritious meal and snack will be offered to all participating students during the instructional day.

Invitations to attend will be sent out by Associate Principal, Susan Kent. However, any students who would like to join in the activities are welcome to attend. Preregistration is required. Deadline to register is Friday, October 20 at 12:00. Student attendance will not be accepted day of event.

Wangenheim Middle School has a very important program in 7th and 8th grade history classes called Check Your Mood the week of October 2nd, 2023. Students view a presentation and complete a mental health screening.

Two options for Parent Information Meeting:

• Principal’s Coffee - 9/26/23 8:30 am
• Wangenheim Library or Zoom https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/99870837812
• Parent Information Zoom Meeting - 9/28/23 5:30pm
• Zoom link on the calendar

If you would like to opt your 7th or 8th grader out of viewing the Check Your Mood presentations in history class on October 2nd, you can complete the opt out Google form or email your student’s history teacher or school counselor by Thursday, Sep 28, 2023.

Each month, the Principal hosts an informal discussion meeting with parents and community members. This is an open meeting where the Principal shares information on topical issues. Parents and community members are invited to provide positive feedback and to express questions and concerns. Handouts from these meetings will be posted on this page for parents and community members who could not attend.

The meetings begin at 8:30 am and are currently on zoom and run for approximately one hour. The same zoom meeting information will be used for each meeting:

• October 31, 2023
• November 28, 2023
• January 30, 2024
• February 27, 2024
• March 26, 2024
• April 30, 2024
• May 28, 2024

Due to construction, effective immediately until December 31, possible road closure on Black Mountain Rd. between Mira Mesa Blvd. and Gold Coast Dr. (southbound right lane). In addition, sidewalk closure from Hillary Dr. to Miramar College Dr. Please plan accordingly.

This year’s LCFF form was originally sent out at the end of last school year. If you completed the LCFF in May or June of 2023, then you do not need to complete a new form.

Looking for opportunities to help your child’s school? There is no easier way than by completing the LCFF questionnaire.

This two-question form takes only minutes to complete, but has a significant impact on the amount of state funding for your school and could increase opportunities for your own child.

The LCFF questionnaire determines state funding for programs and services that benefit all students, such as grant opportunities, support staff, mental health resources, and materials. Based on responses, students and their families may also qualify for reduced fees for home internet, utilities, school photos, Advanced Placement and college placement exams, and before or after school childcare.

If you have not yet completed the LCFF questionnaire, please either sign in to the Parent Portal in PowerSchool or respond to a district email from SurveyMonkey that will be sent to parents who have not yet responded. Please contact your school’s office staff if you need assistance with the process.

There are many clubs for students to become involved in Wangenheim activities. Below is a listing of current clubs. Please reach out to the advisor listed if interested or for more information.

• Wangenheim Newsletter - usually posted monthly, Sunday nights at 6:00 pm
• Principal's Coffee - held monthly on Wednesday mornings in person and Zoom
• Wangenheim Website - updated on an ongoing basis
• District Website

San Diego Unified School District uses multiple methods of sharing important information with families throughout the school year. Make sure you don’t miss any messages by keeping your contact information updated with your school and opting in to texting.

Once the school year begins, check the PowerSchool Parent Portal to ensure your current cell phone number is on file and then text the word “YES” to 67587 to opt in to receiving text messages from San Diego Unified.

More information on the PowerSchool Parent Portal can be found here. Please note that the Parent Portal cannot be accessed until the start of the school year. More information on SchoolMessenger – the system used to send emails, phone calls and text messages to families – can be found here.

Please take a few minutes to verify your eMail address, phone number(s), and mailing address are correct through the Parent Portal. You can also eMail Anwyn Hilderbrand 619.605.2250 x2022.

Your child may be taking one or more of the following California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), and Physical Fitness Test assessments. Pursuant to California Education Code Section 60615, parents/guardians may annually submit to the school a written request to excuse their child from any or all of the CAASPP assessments. This exemption does not exist for the ELPAC or Physical Fitness Test.

Only $45.00 cash or check (Wangenheim Middle with student's name on memo line) or order online with a credit card. Check out the PDF below for personalization and other options.

Our yearbook sold out the last 2 years. Don't miss out, order yours today.

Ready to discover the characters and stories your kids love? Scholastic Book Clubs is here for you all year long to boost your kid's reading journey. Place an order of $25 or more and you can pick a FREE $5 book (use code READS at checkout). Remember: your order directly benefits our library.

Family Order Due Date: 10/13/23
SHOP OUR CLASS PAGE: https://orders.scholastic.com/RB7Q9

SHOP FLYERS: https://clubs.scholastic.com/ms

Many Wangenheim staff members have chosen Donors Choose projects to enhance and improve the educational experience for students. Funding is provided by the our Wangenheim community, friends, families, and supportive strangers. Below are the current projects waiting for funding. Some projects currently have matching corporate funding.

Please join us as we support the Wangenheim students and community. Our first Unit Meeting will be held September 7 prior to Back to School Night.

Wangenheim Middle School PTSA connects families, schools and communities by providing programs and services at your child's school. PTA is the nation's largest volunteer-led child-advocacy association working to drive improvements in the education, health and well-being of all children and families. When you are a member of PTA, you are an advocate for your child and for all children. Please contact Wangenheim PTSA to see how you can get involved.

The Kona Ice shaved ice truck will be on campus during lunch on minimum days. Prices range from $4-$6.

East Coast trip for 8th grade students for next year. On this trip we take participants to Boston, NYC, and Washington DC. We travel by plane and by luxury bus. We stay in very nice hotels and eat at fantastic restaurants. We see and do everything we can possibly fit into this week. There is one teacher chaperone for every 10-12 students and nighttime security guards hired for each floor of the hotels where there are students. This is an all inclusive trip, so once you pay for it, you don't need money for anything else except souvenirs. This is a trip of a lifetime- don't miss out!

Signups are first come first serve and we can take 50 kids before we have to start a waitlist. If you know you want to sign up and don't need the information meeting to do so, please email Ms. Chambless for the link! If you have questions, contact Ms. Chambless (Rm 903) jchambless@sandi.net or Ms. Coppola (Rm 950) lcoppola@sandi.net