Whitman Middle School

WATCH US GROW! Family Newsletter: September 5, 2024

Upcoming Whitman Events:

Upcoming Dates

September 9 – 20 - STAR Testing Math and Reading
9/10 Tuesday 4:30 - 6:30 pm - Whitman Curriculum Night/Parent Information Night

9/10 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Whitman PTA Meeting in the Library
9/19 Thursday - Whitman School Picture Day - Students, Teachers and Staff
9/24 Tuesday 6:30-9pm PTA Welcome Back Whitman Good City "Let's Get to Know One Another" Adult Outing
9/27 Friday 6-8pm - Whitman BSU Welcome Back Dance - Tickets in Infinite Campus School Store

9/10 Tuesday 4:30 - 6:30 pm - Whitman Curriculum Night/Parent Information Night

Curriculum night is an educational event for families to receive critical information that will benefit their child's learning throughout the year. At curriculum night, families will follow their student schedule where teachers will provide a ten-minute session with specific information about the curriculum they are teaching.

Grades 6-8

Locations:

Whitman Cafeteria

4:30-4:45: Parent Portal Set Up: Ms. Klaeser will walk you through the steps to set up/find your student’s information on Infinite Campus, Canvas, and GoGuardian. Ms. Dianich will follow with an overview of the evening.

4:45-6:30: Student services staff (counselors, mental health specialist, school psychologist), deans, and administrators will be available at tables to share information and answer questions.

Whitman Classrooms

4:50- 6:20: Students and families can walk their student’s schedule (to visit both A and B day classes, you can attend those during your student’s lunch period, as that will be open). For families with multiple students at Whitman, you can divide your times or visit the classes you most want to learn about.

Hr Time

1 4:50 - 5:00

2 5:03 - 5:13

3 5:16 - 5:26

4 5:29 - 5:39

5 5:42 - 5:52

6 5:55 - 6:05

7 6:08 - 6:18

See you 9/10 Tuesday 4:30 - 6:30 pm!

24-25 Whitman Open House Parent Presentation

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Entering Student Absences

Morning Entry and Dismissal

Click Here: Family Food Service Instructions

DEIA Information from Ms. Russell

Whitman DEIA Advocate Presentation

Whitman DEIA Welcome Newsletter Announcement

Get Involved

Fall Athletics 2024 Whitman(1) MS

Whitman Middle School Fall Athletics 2024 In addition to the Google form below each student-athlete must complete the following. Whitman Code of Conduct All parents must fill out the Contact, Acknowledgement, and Fee Form along with the student's signature after reading the Code of Conduct. ...

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24-25 Whitman Fall Play Eerie Academy Information and QR codes and Links

The fall play is School - or perhaps we should say "ghoul" - is in session in this hilarious haunted play that is bound to make audiences scream with delight! Along the shores of Lake Eerie (no, not that Lake Erie) lies Eerie Academy, a school known for its acceptance of the unusual, the my...

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24-25 Whitman Activities Clubs Athletics

ART CLUB Open to all Whitman students. Art Club is an open studio time for students to interact and create with others who have a shared interest in art. WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL GET INVOLVED CLUBS ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS Informational Meeting Monday September 23th 3:45pm Meetings Start: 9/30/24 Meetin...

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24-25 Whitman CLUBS + CO-CURRICULARS - List and Links Handout

Competitive (3rd-12th grades): $165 . This fee covers team registration, program expenses, and a regional tournament T-shirt for every student. Please make your check out to the Friends of Tosa DI and return to 8537 Glencoe Circle, Wauwatosa 53226; or pay via Venmo to Friends of Tosa DI president Anne Coulling (@anne-coulling); or pay using credit card or PayPal using the "Donate" button at FriendsofTosaDI.com.

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Welcome to Whitman Middle School

Quick Links to School Information:

Whitman Website
Annual Registration
2024-25 School Year Calendar
Chromebook Insurance Information
Free + Reduced Meal Application
Medical Forms
PTA Facebook Page
Join the PTA
School Safety Information
Student Handbook - required for all parents/guardians and students
Supply List
Volunteer Information
Nutrislice: Breakfast + Lunch Menus
Online Lunch Payments in Infinite Campus

New School Immunization Requirements

Wisconsin has updated its immunization requirements for school entry. These updates, which align with national vaccine recommendations, aim to improve the health and safety of children, educators, and staff.

Key Changes:

Meningococcal Vaccine: Required for students entering seventh grade, with a booster for those entering 12th grade.
Chickenpox Vaccine: A health care provider's diagnosis is now required for exemption from the chickenpox vaccine, rather than just a parent's report.

What Remains Unchanged:

Exemptions for medical, religious, or personal reasons are still available.
There is no requirement for flu or COVID-19 vaccines, though they are strongly recommended.

As you register your middle or high school student for school, Infinite Campus may alert you that your student’s immunizations are not up to date. This is due to the new immunization law changes. Please send an updated immunization record to your secondary student’s school main office or health room by September 23rd. You can get your student’s immunization records from their medical provider or by looking your student up on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry website. If you choose not to have your student vaccinated, you must complete an immunization waiver.

If you have any questions about immunization requirements for school or need help accessing resources for immunizations for your student, please contact your school nurse - Katelyn Lasse, MPH, BSN, RN, NCSN Wauwatosa School District Nurse - phone: (414) 773-1961 - lasseka@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Tips from the Office Staff

Points of Contact

Main Office Phone: (414)-773-2600

Attendance Line or Use Infinite Campus: (414)-773-2602

Attendance and Early Dismissal Email: Angela Radaj

tant 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

For scheduling issues or concerns please contact your counselor.

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

PTA - Parent Teacher Association - Meetings

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

Tuesday September 10, 2024 - 6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday October 8, 2024 - 6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday November 12, 2024 - 6:30-8:00pm

Tuesday December 10, 2024 - 6:30-8:00pm

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

WAC - Whitman Actives Halloween Party Friday October 18th, 7-9pm.

WAC (Whitman Activity Center) is the Friday evening After School programs which occur throughout the school year at the two middle schools (see schedule above). Time of the programs are 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Participants must be students at Longfellow Middle School, Whitman Middle School or 6th - 8th grade Montessori students and must be registered to attend the event.

Sign your child up for WAC (Whitman & Montessori students only) through your Infinite Campus Market Place page.

Registration Fee & Payment

The Fee is $30.00 for the year. Registration is through your Infinite Campus Market Place page.

For more information check out the Wauwatosa Recreation Website:https://www.tosarec.com/o/rec/page/acal-wac

WAC - Whitman Actives Halloween Party Friday October 18th, 7-9pm.

Parents Interested in Volunteering, find more information and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C48ADAD2AA6FB6-50256094-wac20242025#/

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.