Next week is the last week of the 3rd quarter and wow, this school year is flying by! Please be sure to take a few minutes this weekend with your RedHawk and check their classes on Schoology (and/or Home Access Center) to complete and turn in any last minute assignments they are able to make-up. We want each student to show what they know and are able to do. And please be sure to contact your child's teacher(s) if you have any questions or concerns.

As you know, I think phone calls are better than emails, so don't hesitate to ask them the give you a call for serious issues.

Enjoy your weekend!

Tim

As we plan for state testing this Spring, we would like to share some important information from Mr. Dave Chiszar, who is the D303 Director for Assessment and Accountability. Please click HERE to access his very important letter regarding upcoming testing that pertains to the 8th grade Illinois Science Assessment and the Illinois Assessment for Readiness.

Dates to remember:

• 8th Grade Illinois Science Assessment (ISA)

• Thursday, March 14, 2024

• Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR)

• Tuesday, April 3, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024

Things all students to bring on testing days:

• Fully charged Chromebook

• Wired earbuds

• Calculator

• SSR Book

• Writing Utensil

Please note that an alternative schedule will be run to accommodate testing on those dates. Should you have any questions regarding these upcoming assessments, please feel free to reach out to your child’s counselor or myself. Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Francesca Favero

Assistant Principal

Wredling Middle School

Just a gentle reminder- we need your student's completed exploratory course selection forms turned in if you haven't done so already. They were sent home on Thursday, February 29th, with our current 6th and 7th grade students. They were due back to the building by today, March 8, 2024.

Please note that these are district forms. Please turn them in even if you aren't sure which middle school your student will be attending next year. We want to get their course selections documented.

This award is given by our teachers for a variety of reasons, from following our Guidelines for Success to Academic Achievement and Growth. We are proud of our RedHawks who work hard every day.

Current Recipients - presented by

• Build Routines

• Increase Engagement

• Provide Access to resources

• Support Learning
  
  

Routines: A daily attendance routine can help you reduce stress and develop habits that help you keep a job.

Engagement: Being in school gives you a chance to see your friends and build relationships with school staff.

Access to Resources: When you show up to school, you can get access to meals, health services, mental health supports and enrichment activities (sports, clubs, music, afterschool and summer programs, etc.).

Learning: You are more likely to pass classes and graduate from high school when you miss less than a week of school each semester.

*Students should miss no more than 5 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation. *Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a peer issue or facing some other difficulty. *By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school. *By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores. *Missing 10% or 2 days a month, over the course of a school year, can affect a student's academic success.

Here's is what you can do as a parent/guardian: *If your student is fever free, encourage them to attend school. This is a life skill. As adults, we still go to work with headaches, allergies, and being sore from activities. *If you are struggling to get your student to school or dealing with school refusal, we have staff here to support your family. Reach out to your Student Support Coordinator, Denise Hooks (last names A-Luh) or Melissa Hickman ( last names Lui-Z).

The Wred Feather newspaper team is excited to share our third edition with you all! Get ready to go shark diving, learn more about the many hidden talents of our Redhawk staff, take a deep dive into school detentions, and so, so, so much more!

Feel free to leave some likes/comments for our writers. We hope you enjoy it!

Happy Reading,

The Wred Feather Writers

One of the ways I get feedback is through the Illinois 5 Essentials Survey. Each year parents take this survey to let us know how we are doing as a school, and how I am doing as a leader.

Can you please take 10 minutes to complete this survey? I like to get to about 50% of our parents/guardians taking this survey, so the sooner we hit that target, the sooner I can quit asking you!

Here is the link to the survey. It is in Spanish and English.

Please be sure to put in Kane County as our county so you can find Wredling. Also, please read the questions and possible answers carefully as they sometimes mix up the "importance" of the responses.

Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Tim

Just a reminder that SHH is an afterschool tutoring program and an extension of our school day. ALL students must follow WMS Guidelines for Success.
Along with the Guidelines for Success, student are expected to:

• stay the entire time unless parent communication is provided
• must be seated with a tutor (even if they just need a quiet space to work)
• working quietly and not disturbing others
• stay off ALL technology during the session unless it is teacher approved
• to bring all necessary materials to the LRC so that they can use the work time appropriately.
  

Hey, did you hate having to memorize a certain soliloquy in iambic pentameter? Did you think your head would explode if you saw one more production of Romeo and Julet? If you answered yes OR no to these questions then "I Hate Shakespeare" is the play for you! Come join us for a fun filled zany romp through the world of Will!

Thursday, March 14 @ 7:00

Friday, March 15 @ 4:30

Saturday, March 16 @ 2:00

Tickets are JUST $5.00 at the door

To Quoteth Shylock - "What a deal!"

The SCN Athletic Booster Club is hosting a special movie night at the Arcada in St. Charles this Sunday, March 10! Come out and support our Boosters and join our community watching the classic Sandlot on the big screen! Tickets are only $10 and 100% of ticket sales goes directly to the North Athletic Boosters! Showtime is 6pm!

Purchase tickets by clicking here or see the QR code on the informational flyer attached.

Roll Stars!

It's not too early to start planning for your summer! D303 has a variety of course options and summer camps. Keep checking back as more camps will be added!

#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