Good afternoon, Whitman Families -

Much has happened in the past week, and we want to remind you that the Whitman team is here to support our students and families. To that end, we held assemblies for 6th and 7th grades to review and reteach students as they develop in the "Whitman Way" - being respectful, responsible, engaged, and on time. We talked about how we can "Own Our Success." 8th grade will have an assembly next Wednesday on the same topic.

Have a great weekend!

• For safety reasons, there is to be no loitering (to linger idly or aimlessly) of students in the school building or on school grounds after their daily programs are finished. Students must leave the school grounds no later than 3:50p.m. (2:50 on Early Release Wednesdays) unless they are attending a school-sponsored, supervised activity, or they have a scheduled appointment with a teacher.
• Students must also be picked up right after clubs and sports.
• Homework Club ends at 4:15 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 3:15 on Wednesday
• Art Club ends at 4:30
• Best Buddies ends at 4:30
• Cooking Club - ends at 4:15
• Dungeons and Dragons ends at 5:30
• Destination Imagination ends at 5:15
• Games Club ends at 4:15
• German Club ends at 4:30
• GSA ends at 4:15
• Small Engines Club ends at 5:00
• Science Club ends at 4:15
• WEB Leaders ends at 3:00
• Wrestling practice ends at 5:30
• Boys Basketball practice ends at 4:30

• Who's Who at WMS
• Student Handbook
• Reporting an student absent, late or leaving early in Infinite Campus.
  
• Advocacy Request Google Form
  
• Open House Presentation
• School Safety Information
• Picture Day Ordering Details
• Supply List

• Caregiver Shadow Expectations

• Volunteer Information and Application

• Online Lunch Payments in Infinite Campus -Translations in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Hmong
• Nutrislice: Breakfast + Lunch Menus
• Free + Reduced Meal Application
• Medical Forms
• Join the PTA

Upcoming:

• Thursday November 7, DINE OUT ALERT! Treat the kids to a cone or bowl of ice cream by visiting Scratch Ice Cream in Brookfield on 11/7. Mention Whitman PTA when you order and 25% will be donated back to Whitman PTA. Scratch Ice Cream 2205 N Calhoun Road Brookfield
• Tuesday November 11, Whitman PTA Meeting in the Library 6:30-8:00
• Thursday November 14, 6:30-7:15 on Zoom - Ski and Snowboard Club Informational Meeting
• Wed.-Fri. November 27-/29, No School for Students - Thanksgiving Break

24-25 VIP Yearbook Retake and New Photos Staff and Students will be taken on Thursday, November 7th from 7:30am – 12:00pm

View your School Portraits, and select your yearbook/class picture before Retake Day!*

• After Photos are Taken you have until Nov 15 to select a pose for the yearbook.

• To view your student’s school portraits look for an email sent to you by “Visual Image Photography”, or go to vipis.com (student ID number may be required)

• Retake photos will be added to your online image gallery about a week after photo day

• If you have any questions, please email support@vipis.com

PTA will meet in the Library the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00pm.

• PTA Facebook Page

• Join the PTA

Tuesday November 12, 2024 - 6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday December 10, 2024 - 6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday January 14 10, 2025 - 6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday February 11, 2025 - 6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday March 11, 2025 - 6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday April 8, 2025 - 6:30-8:00p

Tuesday May 13, 2025 - 6:30-8:00p

Starting in November, we will be making a few changes to the way in which we address student tardies while also continuing to support the student and build the necessary skills to help them get to class on time every day. Please note that for the purposes of these interventions we will not be looking at or discussing tardies to 1st hour as we understand that these are often not within the control of the student. Instead we are only monitoring student tardies to 2nd through 7th hour.

Please review the following outline of interventions...

4 Tardies in a Month: Notice of Excessive Tardies Letter will be sent home via email & the student will meet with Mr. Cantwell to discuss their tardies and any supports they might need in order to prevent continued tardies.

8 Tardies in a Month: 2nd Notice of Excessive Tardies Letter will be sent home via email & the student will attend a meeting (led by the Dean of Students) during lunch/recess to discuss and develop skills/mindsets that will help them get to class on time every day.

12 Tardies in a Month: Student will be referred to our Student Success Team to review their academics, behavior and attendance in order to purposefully develop an individualized support plan for them. The Dean of Students will call home to review these plans with parents/guardians. Additionally, the student will be prohibited from attending or participating in any extracurriculars for the remainder of the month.

16 Tardies in a Month: An IN PERSON MEETING will be held with the student, a parent/guardian, their counselor and the Dean of Students to discuss the continued tardiness.

24 Tardies in a Month: An IN PERSON MEETING will be held with the student, a parent/guardian, their counselor and the Principal/Associate Principal to discuss the continued tardiness.

Despite what students might say, headphones/earbuds are not an appropriate fashion accessory in a school or professional setting. As such, students will be instructed to put them away while in class and they should remain away unless students have been given the instruction to use them for essential and educational purposes. Refusal to follow this expectation will result in a referral for a Technology Violation and consequences will be be determined in accordance with our district's Disciplinary Framework.

New this year!

Guardians are now required to use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to report student absences, late arrivals or early departures. For the safety and security of all students, excused absences are to be reported through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. For instructions on how to access absence reporting inside of the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please see the Announcements section when logging into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you need help navigating the new software or have another question or concern regarding attendance, please call 414-773-2602, voicemail is available 24 hrs.

• Click here for Infinite Campus Instructions.
• For Early Pick-up : Please provide as much advance notice as possible.

Remember, students are allotted 10 parent excused absences per school year excluding medical appointments. If your child is absent for any period of the day due to a doctor/dentist appointment, please provide a medical excuse with dates and appointment times.

Main Office Phone: (414)-773-2600

Attendance Line or Use Infinite Campus: (414)-773-2602

Attendance and Early Dismissal Email: Angela Radaj

Assistant to the Principal, Teachers, and Staff: Jeanne Jarecki

(414) 773-2606

Administrative Assistant to the Associate Principal, Guidance, and Deans: Laticia Campbell
(414) 773-2605

Health Room Clerical Aide: Deanna Knasinski
(414) 773-2606

Thursday 10.31 - 7th grade boys basketball tryouts right after school in the gym. See Mr Cohen or Mr Devine with questions.

If you have any concerns related to diversity, equity, inclusion, or accessibility, please contact Ms. Sheena Russell, your DEIA Advocate. At Whitman Middle School, our goal is to ensure that every student feels seen, heard, and included in their learning environment.

Advocacy Request Google Form

or email Ms. Russell at

russelsh@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us russelsh@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Please enjoy the second edition of the Whitman Student Services Newsletter:https://secure.smore.com/n/09e2j

For scheduling issues or concerns please contact your counselor.

Virginia Dubinski - Supports Students whose last names begin with A - G

414-773-2628 dubinsvi@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Lisa Gerlach - Supports Students whose last names begin with H-O

414-773-2626 gerlacli@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Don Devine - Supports Students whose last names begin with P-Z

414-773-2627 devinedo@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Mia Tatum-Crider Mental Health Specialist414-773-2726 tatummi@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Lindsey Skaife School Psychologist 414-773-2634 skaifeli@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Zoey Reinhardt-Youth Mental Health Social Worker 262-202-9864 reinhazo@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Please enjoy the September edition of the Whitman Student Services Newsletter:

https://secure.smore.com/n/f8w94

Caregivers may request to shadow their child during the school day. All requests must be made and approved to school administration via email or phone call.

• Students with last names A-M Mrs. Wojciechowski Email: wojciech@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

• Students with last names N-Z Mrs. Dianich Email: dianicsa@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Infinite Campus is a web-based student information system (SIS) that schools use to manage student data. It can include information such as grades, attendance, schedules, assessments, and enrollments. Parents and guardians can access their child's information through a secure parent portal or app. The goal of the portal is to improve communication and partnership between parents and teachers.

• Infinite Campus Login

• If you do not have an Infinite Campus account, please click here for instructions on how to create one.

• If you have forgotten your login or password, please complete a HelpDesk ticket.

• Need help or if you do not have access to a computer, tablet or internet please feel free to come to Whitman to utilize a chromebook.

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Main Office: 414-773-2600

Website: https://www.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/Whitman
Location: 11100 West Center Street, Wauwatosa, WI, USA
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