Hawk Nation
March 2024-part 2
The official monthly newsletter of Horning Middle School
Principal's Message
Next week our building will be conducting the FORWARD Exam which is the major state assessment for Math on Tuesday and Thursday that is incredibly important as it will help tell you how your child is doing from a statewide comparison and is used as a metric for our schools statewide report card. There is an important message regarding this assessment below. Please make sure your child gets a good night sleep and brings a fully charged ipad, pencil, and wired headphones.
Also, please take a look at the lost and found pic in this newsletter. We will be clearing out this stuff after Spring Break and there is a lot there.
Make it a great March and Spring Break,
Kent Kleinowski
Mark your Calendar
March 15: Rec Night 6:00-8:00 PM
March 23-April 1: Spring Break
May 23rd: Showcase of Learning, 4:00-6:00 PM
June 5: 8th Grade Recognition Night-details to come
June 7: Last Day of School
WHAT'S NEW FOR YOU!
Spring FORWARD Testing
Happy Friday Horning families!! Next week your child will engage in the State exam better known as the FORWARD exam. We need your help. PLEASE help us by making sure your child has their iPad fully charged and ready to go. We do not have enough extra devices to help those that do not come prepared so we are asking that before they go to bed that you witness them place their iPad in a designated spot at home connected to their charger. Secondly, please encourage your child to get a good night's rest. Their phones and any other devices should be powered down so that they are resting versus staying up late texting with friends or on TikTok/Youtube. Thirdly, please make sure they are arriving at school on time so that they have enough time to get some breakfast. We want to make sure they are relaxed and ready to take the exam. And lastly, the students can use their own CORDED headphones/earbuds so please remind them to bring them if they choose to do so.
*In April, the 8th grade will test in Science and Social Studies, the schedule will only interrupt their 1st and 2nd hour classes.
2023-24 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW!
The 2023-24 Horning Yearbook is now available to order!
Yearbooks must be ordered online via this link. All orders are processed directly through School and Sport Pics. Yearbooks will NOT be available to purchase in person at Horning. The sale ends April 1st, so get yours today!
If you have any questions or if you need help ordering, please contact School and Sport Pics at 262-780-2901.
March Rec Night is Coming Up!
Join in the fun!
Join in on the March Madness Hot Shots Tournament!
The School District of Waukesha has partnered with Hawthorne Elementary to host our first-ever March Madness Hot Shots Tournament! This is a 1-day event that is open to all 3rd-8th graders! The event will take place at Waukesha North on Saturday, March 16, at 9:00 a.m. (Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m). If you are interested and would like to participate, please click the links below to view details and register for the event!
Tournament Details: http://tinyurl.com/3kxrf4r5
Google Form Registration: http://tinyurl.com/4cm7mx7n
See you on the court!
Continuing Information
Grief Support Groups for children and families
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Please have your student check to make sure nothing belongs to them. If something is theirs, please bring it home!
Student Supply Refresh
Second semester is underway and now is a great time to refresh your student's school supplies. Many kids run low on the items needed to be successful in the classroom this time of year. Pencils are one thing we see that are often gone by now and many students' binders are simply falling apart. Please check in with your child to see what he/she needs. Let's start the second semester strong and prepared for class!
Speaking of being prepared, all students at Horning are learning important organization skills, not only with their materials but with time as well. Student agendas serve as a place to record class and/or homework and important due dates. At Horning, agendas are also used as hall passes. If your child is without an agenda, please ensure he/she gets a new one. Replacements are available in the office for $5.
We appreciate your help in making sure your child has all the tools needed to be successful in the second half of the year. Horning teachers and administrators thank you!
Horning School Supply List:
3 inch binder or Case It
8 tabs/dividers
Loose leaf paper
Pencils/Pens
Eraser
Dry erase marker
Highlighter
Colored pencils or markers
Post it notes
iPad charging cord
Earbuds or headphones
AVID Tutors Needed!
PBIS
It will be implemented at all three middle schools in Waukesha this year. PBIS works to explicitly teach behavioral expectations to students in a proactive manner and also to celebrate students who are making good choices. Lessons will be done through Advisory this year and within the classroom when needed.
Bell Schedule for the 2023-24 School Year
All students will begin the day with Advisory and receive instruction in all four core academic areas each day of the week
Each class with be 44 minutes in length with the exception of blocked ELA and Math which will be double that time
Attendance and Electronics Reminders
Attendance:
Attendance is extremely important.
Our school wide expectation is that every student is arriving to their scheduled class on time prior to the start of class bell. This will ensure that active learning time is maximized and students are receiving the best learning environment possible.
Students have 3 minutes to transition from one class to the next. This time should be used to prepare for their upcoming class.
Students are able to access their lockers before school, before lunch, after lunch, and at the end of the school day. Students should be utilizing these opportunities to prepare themselves for their early/late classes.
Please do your best to make sure that your technology (iPad) is charged and ready to go at the start of the day. This will ensure classroom time is maximized for learning.
Cell Phone:
The School District of Waukesha has in place a cell phone policy that requires cell phones to be placed in their locker upon entering the school building. The phone should be turned off and left in their locker until they leave at the end of the school day.
Thank you all for helping support us in a successful school year. Working together we can accomplish great things.
Need a Work Permit?
Horning Behavior Expectations
- Phones in lockers during the school day
- Hoodies down
- Come prepared with charged iPad, planner, and binder
School Bus Tracking App
In continued partnership with our transportation provider, First Student, The School District Waukesha has launched FirstView®, a bus tracking and parent communications app for your smartphone or desktop. For more information, see the District's transportation page HERE.
School District of Waukesha Annual Asbestos Notification October 2023
Athletics and Activities
Where do I find Current Athletics and Activities?
Check out this slideshow of current/upcoming activities for your planning purposes. Our website also has a list of of our co-curricular activities. Just use the drop-down menu in the upper right portion of the page, and scroll down to "Clubs and Activities".
Please contact Mr. Lyday with questions at blyday@waukesha.k12.wi.us.
Email: blyday@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/horningms
Phone: 262-970-3450
Connect With Us!
Horning Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorningMSHawks/
Twitter: Link or @HorningMiddle
Contact Us
Main Office
Principal: Mr. Kent Kleinowski 262-970-3305Principal's Secretary: Ms. Jodi Aylsworth 262-970-3305
Assistant Principal and Athletic/Activities Director (Dual Language and L-Z):
Mr. Bryan Lyday 262-970-3311
Dean of Students (FLIGHT and A-K):
Ms. Susan Inkmann 262-970-3450
Attendance/Associate Principal Secretary: Ms. Angie Frehner 262-970-3317
Attendance Line: 1-866-490-7371 or 262-970-3316
School Resource Officer
Officer James Wolbert, 262-970-3304
Student Services
Counselors:
Mrs. Angie Jackson (FLIGHT and A-K), 262-970-3327
Ms. Natalie Ramirez (Dual Language and L-Z), 262-970-3326
Student Services Secretary: Ms. Julie Lindahl, 262-970-3303
Social Worker: Ms. Angie Krueger, 262-970-1699
School Psychologist: Ms. Lauren Prazuch 262-970-1093
Health Room: Ms. Olivia Trejo 262-970-3315
Email: kkleinowsk@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms
Location: Horning Middle School, Wolf Road, Waukesha, WI, United States
Phone: 262-970-3305
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorningMSHawks/
Twitter: @HorningMiddle