WFBMS FAMILY NEWS

As hard as it is to believe, the first quarter of the school year ends on Tuesday, November 5. Students will begin their Quarter 2 classes the next day. For most students, the only classes that will change will be their quarter-based electives, such as Art or Design & Modeling. Schedules can be found on Family Access.

Quarter 1 report cards will be published in Family Access by Wednesday, November 13. You can find them under the "Report Cards/Letters" tab. All classes will receive letter grades and attitude/effort marks except:

6th and 7th grade students will receive grades for Integrated Science and Social Studies (ISS) only at the semester.

Physical Education assesses students using standards-based grading. You will see a separate report card for PE in Family Access that uses this format.

We encourage families to review report cards together. This is a great opportunity to celebrate achievements from the first quarter, and set goals for the remainder of the year.

Should you have any questions about your child's report card, please reach out to your child's teacher.

• Monday, October 28- Illustrative Math Program- 6 PM, WFBMS LMC
• Wednesday, October 30- 11:40 EARLY DISMISSAL/ 4- 8 PM Parent- Teacher Conferences in person, first come first served
• Thursday, October 31- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/ 11AM - 7 PM VIRTUAL Parent- Teacher Conferences
• Friday, November 1- NO SCHOOL

Attention Families,

On Friday, November 8, we will host our Veteran's Day Assembly in the middle school gym, at 8:05 AM. If you or any of your family members are veterans, we would be honored to have you join us! Please email Patti Lynch at patti.lynch@wfbschools.com to sign up. Thank you!

Please take a look at the lost & found during in-person conferences on Wednesday, October 30. Items will be displayed in the school lobby. Unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, November 1!

Parent Teacher conferences are coming soon! In-person, walk-in conferences are scheduled for October 30th from 4-8 PM. No sign-up is required for these conferences that take place in teachers' classrooms. Virtual, scheduled conferences are Thursday, October 31st from 11 AM- 7PM. Families can sign up for a conference through Family Access until October 29.

Zoom links for teachers:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O20FWEQPKno8CSKsZRvCLkwtwabzT0AihnTp3hkrlUk/edit?usp=sharing

Boys basketball is open to all 7th and 8th grade students. The season begins October 28. You can register for Boys basketball at the link below

Boys Basketball Registration

Wrestling registration is now open for any 6th-8th grade student. The Wrestling season begins January 6, 2025. WRESTLING REGISTRATION

Girls' Volleyball registration is now open. Girls Volleyball is available to any 7th & 8th grade students interested in playing competitive volleyball. The Girls Volleyball season begins January 21, 2025. Girls Volleyball Registration

Please contact Mr. Danaher at pat.danaher@wfbschools.com with any athletics questions.

Intramural registration is now open. Intramurals are available to any WFBMS student. Intramurals are recreational opportunities for WFBMS students. Intramurals are played after school from 330-430. Students may register as a team or as an individual. Registration is required prior to participation. Please see the information sheets for specific details.

3v3 Basketball: Nov 7-Jan 15. 3v3 Bball Info Sheet IM 3v3 Basketball Registration

Volleyball (7th&8th only): Jan 30-March 11. IM VB Info Sheet IM Volleyball Registration

Please contact Mr. Danaher with intramural questions. pat.danaher@wfbschools.com

School picture day was held on September 10th. You are now able to select your image for the 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.

Get your holiday shopping done early and support the Whitefish Bay Middle School PTO by attending the Whitefish Bay Middle School PTO’s annual Holiday Boutique on Thursday, November 14th from 4-8pm in the Whitefish Bay Middle School gym. The event is open to the public and entrance is free!

The Holiday Boutique would not be possible without our volunteers! If you are interested and available to help the day before or the day of the event, please Click Here to Sign Up

The Holiday Boutique still has room for a few more vendors, so if you are or know a local business owner or artisan who would like to sell your seasonal/gift items at the Holiday Boutique, please contact Kristy Afdahl (kafdahl@gmail.com) for more information on registering as a vendor.

We are looking forward to another great Holiday Boutique event this year! Questions? Please email the WFBMS PTO at wfbmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com.

The WFB Public Education Foundation’s 2024 Annual Fall Pledge Drive kicked off on October 9th! The Foundation provides immediate support to Whitefish Bay Schools and helps fund innovative educational projects, continuing teacher education, student scholarships and provides emergency funding.

Your donations are vital to the District’s long-term growth and success. With your support, we can help ensure continued academic, artistic and athletic excellence.

The campaign takes place October 9 – December 31. Show your support for our students and our schools by donating at www.educatethebay.com TODAY!

The community is welcome to attend School Board meetings to gain a better understanding of School District business and the role of the School Board. The public is also invited to address the Board during the public comment portion as indicated in Board meetings. Meeting agendas are posted within BoardDocs two days preceding each meeting.

• Meeting dates located under featured tab/documents
• Agendas located under featured or meeting tabs

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

October 23 Board Meeting Takeaways

October 9 Board Meeting Takeaways

September 18 Board Meeting Takeaways

September 4 Board Meeting Takeaways

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