WMS RedHawk Update

• 2023-2024 Yearbook - Note that the yearbook is an OPTIONAL add-on purchase. We have sold out of yearbooks the previous few school years because we only order a small number of extra ones. Order your yearbook now to avoid disappointment later!

• School Registration Fees - Registration fees will be loaded into Student PushCoin Accounts

• Returning 7th & 8th graders purchase replacement locks, heart rate monitor straps, or calculators as needed.

• Outdoor Education - 6th graders

• Band Instrument Usage (if using a school instrument)

• Orchestra Instrument Usage (for ALL cello & bass players )

• PLEASE NOTE: All incoming 6th grade students and students who are new to D303 will receive a package containing 2 locks, a calculator, a heart rate monitor strap, and a lanyard (for their ID). You do not need to purchase these items.
  

The form can be found by clicking THIS LINK. Click the red box "Annual Student Registration Update Form" and log in with your HAC credentials. BE SURE TO CLICK SUBMIT WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE FORM. If you have more than one student, you can toggle between your students at the upper right side of the form. NOTE: You may have already completed this form for your student. If so, the website will not allow you to complete it again.

Your student can enter the school via the gym doors at the time you select on Pick-A-Time. They are welcome to stay in the building and walk their schedule for familiarization.

MATERIAL PICK UP DATES AND TIMES

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

• 8:30 am - Noon
• 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

• 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SchoolToolBox.com - This is the fastest and easiest way to get school supplies shipped directly to you! If you prefer to shop yourself, you can find our school supply lists on the Wredling website towards the bottom of this page.

• Students should plan to access their lockers before school, once around lunch time/tutorial, and at the end of the day.

• Students may carry their backpack with them which will have materials for one half of the day, plus class supplies (pen, pencil, markers, scissors, etc.). We have wide, individual desks, backpacks can easily fit under desks. Rolling backpacks, while allowed, can make navigating the hallways more challenging.

A completed physical form with required immunizations must be on file with the school nurse prior to the start of school for all students entering 6th grade. The physical must have been completed within one year of the first day of 6th grade attendance. All 6th grade students must also present proof of a dental examination by May 15th of the school year. Forms are located on the Nurse/Health Services page on the D303 website.

If your student is planning on participating in a sport, every student athlete trying out for a sport must have the following on file with the Wredling Athletic Office in order to try out:

• Current unexpired athletic physical. Note: Incoming 6th graders may use their school physical.
  All athletes must have a physical that has been completed within the last 365 days in order to try out for a sport.

• Agreement to Participate in Interscholastic Athletics (AKA the Concussion Form which is generally copied on pink paper)

It is not too late to sign up for one of our camps which includes football, volleyball, cross-country, and cheerleading! Don’t wait, sign up as soon as you can to reserve your spot. Registration is through the webstore/push coin.

Time to look for… WMS Locks, heart rate monitor straps, calculators for the coming school year. If your 7th or 8th grader needs any replacements, please order and pay for them via PushCoin. They will be able to pick them up at Material Pick Up. Note: If your RedHawk has forgotten their lock combination, we do have a binder in the office where we can look them up. We will need the code on the back of the lock to do so. (Sample Code 1E00001).

School pictures will be taken at Material Pick Up by Color Portraits. You must pre-order and pay for photo packages in advance at https://ordercp.com/ using the information found on THIS FORM and the School Event CODE #10065301 (also pictured below).

The Color Portraits prepay site closes at Midnight the day of each Picture Day to process the orders. If parents missed prepaying they will have a chance to order pictures with their child's Ticket Code. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day.

When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to the home.

Note: If you are unable to attend either Material Pick Up Day, we have a Picture Retake Day scheduled for Monday, August 28th. There will be a different order form and code for that date, which will be publicized in our Friday Forecast prior to retakes.

We are very excited that your child will be attending Wredling Middle School and we look forward to meeting your student on Orientation Day, Wednesday, August 9th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wredling Middle School. As you may know, our school participates in the nationwide WEB Program, an organization whose sole purpose is to help sixth graders feel more comfortable as well as help them achieve success in their first year of middle school.

The WEB sixth grade orientation and transition program is a student-only function and designed to both welcome and support sixth graders. Your student will be assigned an 8th grade WEB Leader as a mentor during this first year. This WEB Leader is a responsible older student who was hand selected from a large pool of applicants and has met the qualifications of being a good role model and a positive leader in our school. Following is some information to let you know what you and your student(s) can expect in advance of their first day of school.

1. Your student is encouraged not to bring backpacks, purses, or other like items as the day is quite active;

2. Because the day is active, please make sure that your student wears comfortable clothing and shoes that do not restrict movement;

3. Cell phone use is forbidden on this day. It is recommended that phones are left at home but if they choose to bring them, they must be set to silent and out of sight. We will not be able to hold student belongings for them, including cell phones. Students are responsible for managing their belongings during orientation;

4. Please use this LINK to RSVP for this event. Sign up runs through July 19th.

This is a student only function so we encourage you to let your child attend on her or his own. Please feel free, however, to pick up your student promptly at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9 at the close of the Orientation. We look forward to meeting your student on Orientation Day!

Sincerely,

The WEB Coordinators: Becca Campbell, Kirsten Cwinski, Anni Whitaker

Many families have asked a variety of questions and we have answered them! CLICK HERE for the responses to the questions you have asked so far. See the Spanish version at the bottom of the linked document.

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

#WredlingLearns

Website: wredling.d303.org
Location: 1200 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WredlingMiddleSchoolD303
Twitter: @WredlingD303