Welcome to the new year at Whitman! As we embark on this exciting journey into 2025 together, I want to express my deep gratitude for your partnership and unwavering support. Your role in encouraging your student’s learning and engagement is vital to their success, and I am thankful every day for such a dedicated and caring community.

As we approach the end of the semester, it is a perfect time to reflect on the progress our students have made and encourage their perseverance in wrapping up the semester in a positive way. Your encouragement at home—whether by fostering good study habits, celebrating achievements, or simply asking about their day—plays a vital role in their growth and focus. With Winter STAR testing next week, it is paramount that students get plenty of rest and come to school ready to show how they have grown since this fall.

As always, our team is here to support you and your child every step of the way. Together, let’s continue to create a nurturing and dynamic environment where our students reach their full potential and are prepared for life outside of our Whitman walls.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. I look forward to a wonderful 2025.

Warm regards,

Sarah Dianich, Proud Whitman Principal

JANUARY - 2025

• January 10th 2:30-3:30 STEM Future City Open House and Showcase for STEM Parents or Guests in the Cafeteria.
• January 13th–17th STAR Reading & Math Testing
• Tuesday 1/14/25 6:30-8:00 - Whitman PTA Meeting in the Library
• Tuesday 1/14/25 Whitman counselors assist 8th graders to enter high school classes in Infinite Campus during ELA classes.
• Wednesday 1/15/25 6-8pm - Whitman Lights on Tosa Event: 5th Grade Info. Night
• Thursday 1/16/25 5-8pm Mex Avenue WHITMAN PTA Fundraiser - Code: Whitman PTA
• Friday 1/17/25 8th Grade Students review and hand in signed course selection sheet with TW counselors during English classes during hours 3,4,6, and 7.
• Monday 1/20/25 - No Classes for Students - MLK Day
• Tuesday 1/21/25 3:45-5:15 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team Tryouts

• Wednesday 1/22/25 3:45-5:30 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team Tryouts

• Thursday 1/23/25 3:45-5:15 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Team Tryouts
• Friday 1/24/25 3:45-5:30 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Team Tryouts
• Friday 1/24/25 - Last day of Semester 1
• Sunday, 1/26/24 - LEADERS Committee Winter Get-Together @ Whitman (more info on flier below)
• Monday 1/27/25 No Classes for Students - Record Keeping Day

• Wednesday January 8th 6:30pm WAUWATOSA WEST HIGH SCHOOL COURSE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR THE CLASS OF 2029.
• Tuesday January 14th Whitman counselors help 8th graders enter high school classes in Infinite Campus during ELA classes.
• Friday January 17th Students review and hand in signed course selection sheet with TW counselors during English classes during hours 3,4,6, and 7.

Orcherstra Students getting ready for the concert! Jovi Whitehaus, Harper Anderson, Landon Bradley, Avery Goodman, Landon Dubinski, Breslin Mueller, Connor Ziarek, Selah Matias, Evelyn Kessler, Natalie Farwell, Claire Parish, Nora Prusko, Devin Pottinger, Tyler Berg, Sofiah Koester, Emily Fuerst, James Joy, Mason Gilgenbach, Max Bednarski

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

Dear Wauwatosa School District Families,

To encourage our students' responsible use of technology outside of school, the WSD provides all 6-12th grade parents with the GoGuardian Parent app. The GoGuardian Parent app allows you to control your student’s internet use on their school-issued Chromebook outside of school hours.

Go Guardian Parent allows you to:

Monitor Activity: You can view your child’s top 5 visited domains and GSuite files, providing insight into their online habits.

Teacher Interventions: See how many times teachers have guided your child’s browsing behavior by closing tabs, locking browsing, opening specified tabs, or blocking access to websites.

Browsing Logs: Access all browsing activity by domain logged within the Chrome browser for your child’s managed Google account.

Filtering Settings: Configure which sites your child cannot access while considered “out of school.” You can also pause internet access on-demand or schedule specific periods of no internet access.

We believe that GoGuardian Parent will be a powerful tool in helping you ensure your child’s online safety and productivity. Follow these directions to set up your Go Guardian Parent account today.

If you have questions or need assistance setting up GoGuardian Parent, please submit a Technology Help Desk Ticket.

Thank you for your continued support.

All students are responsible to turn in a Dell charger at the end of the year or a $40.00 fee will be placed on their account for a replacement. NOTE: Cheap chargers from amazon are not accepted. To purchase a OEM Dell replacement from amazon please use this link: https://a.co/d/iT6Go19

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.

Please enjoy the most recent edition of the Whitman Student Services Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/qz3x40

For scheduling issues or student concerns please contact Student Services:

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 Specialist 414-773-2726 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

Course Registration and Class Description 25-26 Sheet 8th Grade

Course Registration and Class Description 25-26 Sheet 7th Grade

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

• PTA Facebook Page

• Join the PTA

*****No December Meeting******

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

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 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

Happy New Year! Help us stock the lounge for our Whitman Teachers and Staff this month. Please use the Amazon wish list or feel free to drop items off in the office. Thanks!

Ms. Russell in room 109 and and Ms. Campbell -in the office are the 24-25 BSU Advisors. Check with the advisors for updated meeting dates and times.

Purpose: BSUs promote cultural diversity, empower students, and provide a space for students to celebrate Black culture

• Activities: BSUs may organize events, community service, and outreach programs

• Membership: BSUs are open to students of all races and backgrounds

• Leadership: BSUs develop leadership within the Black community on campus

• Please be mindful students/teacher and staff walking in the parking lot before and after school. Cars should not stop on the driveways at anytime, please pull in to parking spots there are always many available.
• 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
• BSU ends at 4:25
• 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

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

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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