WFBMS FAMILY NEWS

I would like to thank you all for a wonderful start to the year. Our first week back was successful and I am excited to see what this year brings. Staff and learners worked to get to know one another and establish routines and procedures that will serve as the foundation of our work together. I was impressed by all grade levels as they respectfully engaged in grade-level presentations and our first evacuation drill. We will continue to build upon those early wins as we live our mission of being an exceptional place to learn, work, and engage.

This last week it was great to see so many learners biking to school, starting their day with some physical activity. Please remind your learners to bike safely, always wearing a helmet, and lock their bikes to one of the racks on the side of the school to ensure their property is stored safely during the school day.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best,

Geoff Pontus

• Tuesday, September 10- School Pictures
  
• Friday, September 27, 7 - 9 PM 6th Grade ONLY The Mane Event- An Evening of Fun for 6th Grade Lions (see the details below)

School picture day will be held on September 10th . Afterwards, you’ll be able to select your image for your yearbook and purchase any portraits, and all orders will be delivered to your home. To view and order photos from Picture Day click on the link and fill in the information needed: https://www.vipis.com/group/a2f4125e/whitefish-bay-middle-school . Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com.

Join us on Friday, September 27th from 7-9pm at Whitefish Bay Middle School for The Mane Event: An Evening of Fun for 6th Graders, hosted by the WFBMS PTO. We are looking for donations and volunteers to make the night a success! Please Click Here to sign up.

The Mane Event is an opportunity for all WFBMS 6th graders to hang out with friends, play games, and have fun! The Mane Event is only for 6th grade students. It’s $5 at the door to get in, cash only please. Refreshments and snacks, such as pizza slices, chips, candy, and bottled water, will be available for purchase for $2.00 per item, cash only.

There will be games to play, music to dance to, and a prize drawing at the end of the night! You could win a gift card to a bunch of fun places including Fitzy’s, Starbucks, Winkie’s, and many other cool spots!

A list of FAQs is available here. Email the WFBMS PTO at wfbmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com with additional questions.

A huge THANK YOU to Marcy Moreland of Extraordinary Spaces for being an event sponsor and helping to make the evening even more fun for our 6th Graders!

We are excited for a new school year! If you haven’t already, we invite you to create an account in Membership Toolkit and join the PTO to gain access to our online school directory. Both steps can be completed at https://wfbmspto.membershiptoolkit.com. Your MTK account is free and ALL Middle School families need a Membership Toolkit account. If you already have a MTK account, please consider making a donation to the PTO!

The start of the school year is upon us! Don’t forget to like, follow, and bookmark all of the WFBMS PTO accounts to stay informed!

Instagram: @WFBMSPTO

Facebook: @WFBMSPTO

Website: https://wfbmspto.membershiptoolkit.com

All spirit wear orders are placed online and shipped directly to your home. Popular brands include Puma, Nike, Under Armour, and North Face. Shop Now!

Visit the WFBMS online store by clicking here or click on Spirit Wear on the WFBMS PTO website.

Whitefish Bay Schools' Orchestras invite you to join us for our largest annual fundraiser, Portraits in the Park, supporting Whitefish Bay Schools' Orchestras!

• See flyer for details. Link is embedded in the flyer.
• Quick link to schedule a sitting, click here.
• Reach out to wfbobpresident@gmail.com with questions.

Please click on the link to read the District's behavioral expectations during home football games.

The Fall Open Music Parents Association (MPA) meeting will take place on September 23rd in the HS band room at 7pm. This is for all MPA members and prospective members. All are welcome! Please join us! 100% of your membership fee goes directly to the music departments at all WFB schools. We fund grants for summer camps, new instrument purchases, sound equipment, guest clinicians, senior scholarships, music stands, sheet music, travel stipends and much more! Join here:

https://wfb-music-parents-association.square.site/

The MPA needs help at the concessions stand this fall. Bring your middle school student and learn the ropes! Meet new people and rock out with us during the high school games and matches. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948ACA62BAA8-50402978-fall#/

The Department of Health Services has updated immunization requirements for school-aged children. These requirements for school-age children will go into effect at the beginning of the 2024–2025 school year. If your family is interested in signing a waiver, please contact your healthcare provider or the district nurse.

Changes include:

• Meningococcal (MenACWY-containing) vaccine has been added as a requirement for students entering seventh grade, and a booster dose for eligible students entering 12th grade.
• If a child has had chickenpox, a parent report of chickenpox disease is no longer acceptable for exemption from the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine requirement. Children must have a diagnosis of chickenpox from a qualified health care provider (M.D., D.O., N.P., or P.A.) to be exempt from this requirement, however existing exemption options still apply.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services website includes additional information. We encourage you to contact your healthcare provider if you have specific questions, or to schedule an appointment for a vaccine.

Curious about what is discussed at School Board Meetings? Linked below, you'll find key takeaways from recent School Board Meetings.

September 4 Board Meeting Takeaways

Website: https://www.wfbschools.com/schools/middle/
Location: 1144 East Henry Clay Street, Whitefish Bay, WI, USA
Phone: 414-963-6800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFBSchools/