WMS Friday Forecast

We had a great week here at Wredling! I saw so many wonderful things happen- from kids helping each other with their lockers to students making connections and developing new friends! And our teachers worked intentionally to help your child start the year in a positive way. With that in mind, I want you to consider the importance of talking about middle school in a positive way- even when middle school can be challenging!

Why It Matters

A positive middle school atmosphere has far-reaching benefits for students, teachers, and the entire community. It's important for us to think about how we talk about school to our kids. Often, if we have had a bad experience, even many years ago, we project that experience on our kids. Here’s why it’s crucial to talk about middle school in a positive way:

1. Student Attendance: A positive environment and perspective encourages regular attendance, which is essential for academic success1.
2. Reduced Stress: When parents talk positively about school, it reduces stress for both children and teachers.
3. Improved Mindset: A positive outlook fosters resilience and a growth mindset in everyone involved.
4. It Helps Students Like School: When a parent tells their child about positive experiences, it often sparks positive experiences. And when a parent relates negative experiences, it often sparks negative experiences.
   

Tips for Parents

1. Believe in Your Child:

• Use positive language that conveys your belief in their social and academic abilities and intentions. Your child can do middle school in a positive way!
• Encourage them to phrase things in positive ways. Don't forget to ask them, what is one positive thing that happened at school today?

2. Ask Open-Ended Questions:

• Encourage dialogue by asking questions that require thoughtful responses.
• Ask questions like, “What was a great part of your school day, and why was it good?”
  

3. Focus on Effort:

• Praise effort rather than just outcomes.
• Instead of saying, “Did you have fun at school?” ask, "What did you enjoy most about school today?".

4. Create Heart-to-Heart Moments:

• Use conversation starters during family meals or bonding time.
• Ask questions like, “What are you grateful for today?” or "How did someone help you today?" or "Where did you see some kindness today?"

Remember, positive language builds self-confidence, encourages communication, and shapes children’s perceptions of themselves and school. By fostering a positive environment, you empower your middle schooler to thrive academically and emotionally.

We had a great 3 days with our RedHawks and I am looking forward to a great year!

Best-

Tim

i-Ready - Please see attached letter for information regarding our Fall administration from our district Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability, Dave Chiszar. The letter details:

• What is i-Ready?

• The purpose of our diagnostics

• Subsequent instruction

• Tips for preparing for the diagnostic

• How to access score reports

Next week we begin i-Ready testing for Math and ELA. On those days, we will run a special schedule shown & linked HERE with our other bell schedules. Students should come to school well-rested, on time, and ready with a charged chromebook and wired earbuds.

You must state an absence reason when calling in your child absence. If you do not leave an absence reason, your student's absence will be marked unexcused.

Call in your child's absence daily to 331-228-3700 and provide concise, detailed information

Speak slowly, clearly and include the following:

• First and Last Name (spell name for clarity)

• ID# if you have it

• Specific reason for your student's absence - if they are sick, please state their symptoms. Again, if you do not leave an absence reason, your student's absence will be marked unexcused.

1) My Student DID NOT get their school photo taken at Material Pick-Up

If your student did NOT get their school picture taken at Material Pick-Up either July 30th or July 31st, they will be taken on Monday, August 26th during the morning at school. The order and prepay form below is ONLY for students who will have their pictures taken and order on August 26th.

2) My Student DID get their school photo taken at Material Pick-Up & I ordered pictures

You only need to place an order if you did not purchase from our original picture days during Material Pick-Up or if you are unhappy with the photo order - which will be sent home with your student next week. If you choose to have a picture retake you will need to return the original photo package. Your student MUST bring the photo package with them on August 28th to the photographer. DO NOT USE THE CODE FROM THE ORDER FORM BELOW AS IT IS NOT FOR THE MATERIAL PICKUP DAYS.

3) My student DID get their school photo taken but I DID NOT order

Your student will recieve a preview photo on a small calendar. These will be distributed next week at school along with the photo packets. We will notify families when those have been distributed. Many students don't bring them home so be sure to ask your student for it. If you like the preview and would like to order prints, there will be directions on the calendar for ordering. DO NOT USE THE CODE FROM THE ORDER FORM BELOW AS IT IS NOT FOR THE MATERIAL PICKUP DAYS.

If you have further questions, please contact Color Portraits directly. Their customer service phone number is 1-847-382-7505 Ext 7.

Wredling's Student Council is looking for new representatives for the 2024-25 school year. We are hoping to find Wredling students who want to make Wredling a better place. This is a great way to build leadership and commuication skills. You don't have to have these skills to join, just be willing to learn them and be willing to talk to your fellow students.

Here's what you need to know:

• Submit the application by Thursday, August 22nd, to be considered.
• Selected applicants will be notified by Monday, August 26th**
• First Student Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 27th, at 2:50pm, in Room 111.
• HERE is a link to the application.

Wredling's newest club is for anyone who wants to play or learn to play Disc Golf. This club will give students the opproturnity to play disc golf every Thursday the weather allows. Mr. Schilb and Mr. Bozic, along with other guest teachers, will introduce the game of disc golf or help other students improve their play. We will play here on Wredlings grounds with our moble disc golf baskets. We meet for the first time Thursday August 22nd. Come that day or you are welcome to join any week after.

Mandatory Audition Workshop:

Monday, August 19th 3:00-6:00 pm

*Students must turn in all audition forms this day

Auditions:

Tuesday, August 20th or Thursday, August 22nd 3:00-6:00 pm

(students will choose 1 of the 2 days)

Callbacks:

Friday, August 23rd from 3:00-6:30

Rehearsals Begin:

Monday, August 26th 3:00-5:30

Audition Materials and the Information Packet will be available beginning July 30th at materials pickup…look for them under the WMS Theatre Poster near the Cafeteria.

Official sign-ups to secure an audition spot will be done electronically via a link on Schoology. Access to the audition site in Schoology will open on July 30th. It is essential that interested students visit and utilize this site to prepare for auditions.

Rehearsals will be held M, T, Th, F from 3:00-5:30 from 8/26 until the performances in October. Wednesdays will be added in late September. Students must be able to attend MOST all rehearsals and cannot have any conflicts during Tech Week rehearsals or Performances.

Shows

Thursday, October 24th (7:00)

Friday, October 25th (4:00)

Saturday, October 26th (2:00 and 7:00)

*This is an auditioned extracurricular activity; cuts will be made. Cast size for this show is 24.

The online store is still open and orders can be placed until 8/19/2024. No late orders will be accepted so be sure to order before Midnight on 8/19/2024.

We have cozy hoodies, cool t-shirts, comfy pants, and more! Show WMS pride and support our school by making a purchase today! We only sell spirit wear a couple times a year so don’t miss the chance. We offer a variety of sizes and colors! All orders will be delivered to Wredling in late September.

Link to store: https://wredling2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The Color Palooza is held right after school from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This will be the ONLY after school activity on this date.

• Get more information and register by CLICKING HERE!
• Check out our promo video!

Check out what is happening around our community. There are lots of opportunities to explore!

Website: wredling.d303.org
Location: 1200 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3700

Fax: 331-228-3701
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WredlingMiddleSchoolD303