District Updates for Families + Students
October 7 - October 11, 2024
NEW: Guardian Guide
In an effort to provide parents and guardians with important information around the range of academic and social-emotional supports available at school, a Guardian Guide has been developed. The development of this guide is a collaborative effort between the Division of Academic Performance and Pupil and Family Supports. The Guide can be accessed via the Academic Performance Webpage and the Pupil + Family Supports Webpage.
NEW: APPSE Open House
The Nationally Recognized APPSE/We the People Class that will be featured in a PBS Documentary Series in October is holding an informational Open House Meeting for students and families of freshman and sophomores that are interested in learning more about what the class is all about! Come listen in to what this class entails, how it works, and what impact it has on students in the short-term and long-term. The Open House will take place from 7-8:00 p.m. in the Steiner Center. View the flyer for more information and to RSVP!
NEW: Learn More About Becoming a Girl Scout!
Parents and guardians are invited to come learn how Girl Scouts can empower their girls. We will discuss leadership opportunities and how you can be involved in creating a bigger Girl Scout community at your school. For a limited time, new girls in K5 and 1st grade register for FREE! Click here to sign up, or visit an upcoming information session at Washington Elementary on October 14 at 5:30 p.m. or Roosevelt Elementary on October 17 at 5:30 p.m.
NEW: Net Zero Energy Sub Committee
The Wauwatosa School District is forming a Net Zero Energy Subcommittee to explore ways to reduce reliance on carbon fuels for our schools' energy needs. We’re seeking community members with expertise or interest in areas like energy use assessment, green technology, engineering, grant funding, and more.
If you’re passionate about sustainable energy and want to help modernize our facilities, we encourage you to apply by completing this form.
Applications are due by Tuesday, October 15. Selected participants will be notified by November 1.
NEW: Eerie Academy - Whitman & Montessori Players
Whitman & Montessori Players present Eerie Academy. Watch one of two performances on Friday, October 25th at 7 p.m., or Saturday, October 26th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door and performances will be held at Whitman Middle School; 11100 W. Center St., Wauwatosa, WI 53222.
NEW: Socktober
HOSA: Future Healthcare Professionals is again collecting new and gently used socks to donate to those in need this upcoming winter. Please drop off your donation at the attendance window at Tosa West or with Teri Thompson. View the flyer here!
Community Closet
With the cold weather approaching, we want Tosa families to know that the Wauwatosa School District has a community closet with new and gently used coats, hats, and winter gear as well as personal and hygiene products. If you are in need of any items, please reach out to your school’s counselor or social worker and they will follow up to get your child the needed items.
NAMI Presentation - Managing a Child’s Mental & Emotional Health
Parents/caregivers of children 18 and under, join us for a 2-part event on managing your child’s mental health: October 19: 9-10:30 a.m. and November 16, 2024: 9-10:30 a.m. Click here to view the flyer.
Substitutes Needed
Whether you’re looking for a flexible schedule or more steady employment, substitute teaching through Edustaff offers competitive pay, access to health and 401(k) benefits, the chance to work at a school you’d consider a future employer, and a great way to be involved in your child’s or grandchild’s school and stay active in your community. Click here to apply!
Post Secondary Planning Night
Are you a 10th or 11th grader wondering what comes next after high school? Join us for our Post-Secondary Planning Night on Monday, October 21 from 6-8 p.m. to learn about the steps to take towards your future goals. Click on the flyer to learn more about the topics that will be covered!
The event will be hosted for all WSD 10th and 11th graders and their parents/guardians at Wauwatosa West High School, 11400 W. Center, Wauwatosa, WI 53222. Please contact your East or West school counselor to learn more.
Heard It Through the Grapevine
Information is readily available to stakeholders in various forms. On occasion, information is misinterpreted. In other instances, misinformation or rumors are forwarded, creating confusion and misunderstanding.
Please share what you’ve heard about our District or schools using this link. Questions will be responded to within 48 hours on our Heard It Through the Grapevine web page with facts in response to the question.
This form does not circumvent the Open Records Request process which can be accessed here.
Destination Imagination
A new DI season is upon us, with exciting new STEAM-based challenges and many opportunities for creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, personal growth, and FUN! Students in grades 5K-12 work in small teams on open-ended challenges from October/November through at least March (longer if they advance to state and international competition), and teams set their own meeting schedules so it’s easy to flex around other activities.
Tosa DI has a long and proud DI tradition and has even had teams go on to DI Globals. Last year, a Wauwatosa team even took first place in the world! But more importantly, DI is a great way for kids to build confidence and lifelong skills.
To make it easier for ALL Wauwatosa students to participate, the Friends of Tosa DI is offering a common sign-up form and fee structure. The sign-up deadline is Friday, Oct. 11. For more information, visit FriendsOfTosaDI.com.
We also need parent team managers for this volunteer-run program (training provided). If you have questions, please contact FriendsOfTosaDI@gmail.com.
Project Homeless Connect Waukesha Event
United Way, with help from ProHealth Care and many others, is hosting the third Project Homeless Connect Waukesha event, a free resource fair for anyone facing housing or financial instability. Last year this event served 100 individuals of all ages to provide everything from healthcare to haircuts, hygiene products to housing case management. This year, the event is expected to be even larger - including a free laptop for households who need one that they can take home that day.
The event will be held Tuesday, October 22, from 10am-3pm (guests should arrive before 2pm to receive services, and by noon to receive free lunch) at the Carroll University Campus Center Building, 101 N. East Avenue Waukesha, WI. Note: For those in the Milwaukee Area, there is a similar event on Thursday, October 17, 10am-3pm at Marquette University. Details on both events can be found at UnitedWayGMWC.org/PHC.
Child Development Screening
This school year, Wauwatosa School District will offer Child Development Screenings from 9am-12pm at the Fisher Building (12121 W. North Ave) on the following Friday mornings: October 25, 2024; December 6, 2024; February 7, 2025; and April 4, 2025. Please see these flyers for information regarding who is eligible for screening and how to sign up for a screening slot.
Trunk or Treat + Food Drive
The Recreation Department’s Trunk or Treat Community Event is back on Saturday, October 19! This year, the Rec Department is partnering with the Wauwatosa Police Department to provide this safe and fun event. Scan the QR code on this flyer to sign up to decorate a trunk or bring your child to collect candy. We kindly ask those participating and/or attending to bring donations as the event also serves a food drive for Tosa Cares. There will be music, face painting, food trucks, and a popcorn sale by Next Steps!
November 2024 Referendum Information Hub
On Tuesday, November 5, our community will vote on two referendum questions: an operational referendum and a capital referendum. Please click here to view our referendum information hub online.
It is important to note that the school configuration is yet to be determined. This proposed capital referendum does not commit the District to a JK-6 or 7-12 model. How and where the students are configured and grouped for learning purposes has not yet been determined by the Board of Education.
