Wangenheim Middle School where we develop the next generation of innovators, collaborative problem solvers and positive agents of change with a global worldview.

The end of the first grading period is September 20. Grades will be viewable on September 27.

WHEN: Saturday, September 14

TIME: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

MUST REGISTER BY September 13, 12:00 pm

CORE Academy provides students the opportunity to recover missed instructional minutes and days while receiving academic instruction and support. Core Academy classes are taught by a certificated instructors and allow students, and schools, to improve grades and recover lost attendance.

Planned activities may include:

• Core Subject Tutoring
• Fun in the Culinary Lab, making tortillas

Core Academy provides instruction for a minimum of four (4) hours. A nutritious meal and snack will be offered to all participating students during the instructional day.

Invitations to attend will be sent out by Associate Principal, Susan Kent. However, any students who would like to join in the activities are welcome to attend. Preregistration is required. Deadline to register is Friday, September 13 at 12:00. Student attendance will not be accepted day of event.

To keep our students safe, when entering the parking lot:

• Circle all the way around
• DO NOT turn around and go in the wrong direction
• DO NOT cut through the safety cones
• DO NOT stop in the middle of the road
• NO stopping in red areas

Additionally, be respectful to our neighbors:

• DO NOT block driveways
• Walk on the sidewalk

The SAB brings together a diverse group of student leaders from middle and high schools across the district to advocate for student concerns and priorities directly to district leadership, influence policies that impact students across the district, and collaborate with other passionate students to drive meaningful change.

The SAB meets every two weeks, with one hybrid in-person/online meeting and one fully online meeting each month, starting in September.
Interested students should complete the online application by September 16.
Watch the video to learn more about this unique opportunity for student leadership and engagement.

Parents, we request that you do not text or call your student during instructional time. Please call the office with messages in an emergency. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

All students will be receiving an ID card shortly. They will be needed for lunches, to check out library books, and general identification. If a student has a phone, it is suggested they take a picture of their ID. Students will be charged $5.00 for replacement IDs.

Makeup picture day is September 17. Only students that missed picture day will be issued a pass to get their picture taken.

Wangenheim Middle School is committed to establishing and maintaining a school atmosphere and environment which will allow all pupils to learn with a minimum of disruptive influences. Our school community expects students, parents/guardians, and staff to join in the commitment so that cooperation of school, student, and parents/guardians will focus talents, efforts, and enthusiasm toward a common goal: EDUCATION! Our Restorative Discipline Plan demonstrates our approach and expectations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marin Silva, Restorative Discipline Coordinator.

Each month, the Principal hosts an informal discussion meeting with parents and community members. This is an open meeting where the Principal shares information on topical issues. Parents and community members are invited to provide positive feedback and to express questions and concerns.

Handouts from these meetings will be posted on this page for parents and community members who could not attend.

The monthly hybrid meetings are held either Tuesday or Wednesday and begin at 8:30 am in person in the library and on Google Meet and run for approximately one hour. The same meeting information will be used for each meeting:

October 22, 2024 (Tues)

November 13, 2024 (Wed)

December 10, 2024 (Tues)

January 14, 2025 (Tues)

February 11, 2025 (Tues)

March 25, 2025 (Tues)

April 15,2025 (Tues)

May 6, 2025 (Tues)

The following items are requested donations for the upcoming school year:

• General Use
• Kleenex tissue
• Hand sanitizer
• Yellow highlighters
• Plastic pocket folders
• Composition Books
• 1-subject notebook
• 1 ½” 3-ring binder
• #2 pencils
• Colored pencils
• Math Classes
• Quad ruled composition book
• Graph paper - all math classes
• PE Classes
• Hair ties

Many members of our staff have chosen Donors Choose to fill in the gaps. Congratulations to all who have gotten their projects funded by friends, families, and supportive strangers. Below are the current projects waiting for funding. Some projects currently have matching corporate funding.

Yearbooks: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00789460

Only $45.00

Sora, by OverDrive is available for K-12 students in the Clever Portal

Our school district has access to Sora, the student reading app! Use your school credentials to instantly borrow and read eBooks, audiobooks, Read-Alongs, magazines and more on any device, at any time. (If you don’t see your school, choose San Diego Unified from the school list.) Learn more here: Sora

Students can locate the tile under Instant Login Applications in the Clever Portal.”

San Diego Unified School District’s (SDUSD) Extended Learning Opportunities Department administers the PrimeTime Extended Day Program (PrimeTime) offered at elementary, and middle school sites serving students in Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) through eighth grade. PrimeTime is free to all participating families and operates before and/or after school every student attendance day. Space is limited, applications now being accepted.

We believe families, teachers, schools, and community members are valued and trusted partners who share in the commitment and responsibility of educating our children.

• Wangenheim Newsletter - usually posted monthly, Sunday nights at 6:00 pm
• Principal's Coffee - held monthly on Tuesday mornings in person and Zoom
• Wangenheim Website - updated on an ongoing basis
• District Website

San Diego Unified School District uses multiple methods of sharing important information with families throughout the school year. Make sure you don’t miss any messages by keeping your contact information updated with your school and opting in to texting.

Once the school year begins, check the PowerSchool Parent Portal to ensure your current cell phone number is on file and then text the word “YES” to 67587 to opt in to receiving text messages from San Diego Unified.

More information on the PowerSchool Parent Portal can be found here. Please note that the Parent Portal cannot be accessed until the start of the school year. More information on SchoolMessenger – the system used to send emails, phone calls and text messages to families – can be found here.

Please take a few minutes to verify your eMail address, phone number(s), and mailing address are correct through the Parent Portal. You can also eMail Mrs. Stevens, 619.605.2250 x2022.

7th graders, it is already time to start thinking about the East Coast Trip for next year. On this trip we take participants to Washington DC and New York City! We see and do everything we can possibly fit into the 5 days and 4 nights. There is one teacher chaperone for every 10-12 students and nighttime security guards hired for each floor of the hotels where there are students. This is an all inclusive trip, so once you pay for it, you don't need money for anything else except souvenirs. This is a trip of a lifetime- don't miss out!

Signups are first come first served and we can take 50 kids before we have to start a waitlist.

If you have questions or would like to sign up, contact Ms. Chambless jchambless@sandi.net or Ms. Coppola lcoppola@sandi.net

San Diego Public Library...Mira Mesa Branch