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

• CORE Academy, Saturday, April 19, 8:00-12:00pm (8th Graders only)
• Dance Out Loud, Tuesday and Friday, April 15-May 23, after school
• Scholastic Book Fair, April 25-May 2
• May 1, STEM Night, Thursday, 4:00pm-6:00pm
• CORE Academy, Saturday, May 3, 8:00-12:00pm (8th Graders only)

*Note - all Thursdays are minimum days (dismissal 12:48pm)

At the San Diego Unified School District, we are committed to ensuring that every student is set up for success—both inside and outside the classroom. One way you can help make that vision a reality is by completing a short survey that directly impacts how much state funding your child’s school receives—just two quick questions. No income documentation is required. Your information is completely confidential. When you complete the Local Control Funding Formula Survey, your student and family benefit with additional funding for classroom resources and technology, afterschool and summer programs. This is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support your child’s education. Please complete the survey in any of the following ways:

• Online via the unique link emailed to you from survey@sandiegounified.org via SurveyMonkey
• Printing out and returning the paper form HERE to your child’s school Through the PowerSchool Parent Portal (click HERE or scan the QR code below for easy access).
• The LCFF Form icon is located in the lower left corner. If you don't have a Parent Portal account, click HERE to view a tutorial.

Together, we can ensure every school gets the resources it needs—and every child gets the opportunities they deserve.

California state law, the California Healthy Youth Act, requires that comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education be provided to students at least once in middle school and once in high school, starting in grade 7. In keeping with these requirements and guidelines, San Diego Unified School District offers comprehensive sexual health education in grades 6, 8, and high school. The California Healthy Youth Act, corresponding CA Education Code, and other instructional resources can be found on the Sexual Health Education Program’s website: www.sandiegounified.org/SHEP.

Our district will be using the Board of Education-approved Rights, Respect, Responsibility curriculum in an in-person classroom-based format. Instruction will be delivered during a timeframe determined by and communicated to you by your child’s teacher. Instruction at Wangenheim will be delivered through the student’s science class during their normal class sessions. Instruction will begin Wednesday, May 7th.

Instructional materials remain available to preview by parents/guardians online. To provide you with an accessible opportunity to preview instructional materials, you may watch a pre-recorded online curriculum presentation (also viewable here). You may also preview instructional materials on the SHEP Curriculum webpage.

Please note that parents/guardians may excuse their child from the sexual health instruction for this school year by providing an electronic or written note in their preferred language to their child's science teacher. The note should simply state that they are excusing their child from the instruction, include their child's name, and be generated or signed by the parent or guardian. There is no need for any reason to be stated in this note.

• Tommy Mendibles (tmendibles@sandi.net)
• Marin Silva (msilva2@sandi.net)

Wangenheim Middle School will hold Saturday sessions of CORE Academy: Supporting Student Achievement Success (CASSAS), a Saturday of education for students to receive additional support in their core classes as well as enrichment to make up absences and/or tardies. This supports our ongoing effort to help prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the ongoing demands of the 21st Century.

The book fair will be open before school and during lunch. We will also be open during the STEM Night on May 1.

Consider creating an eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your student to shop without cash. Convenient and secure, eWallet empowers students to shop independently at the Fair.

Bring on the Bookjoy—25% of every online purchase during the Fair directly benefits our school!

The yearbook has sold out in past years. Don't miss out.

Buy you yearbook today only $55.00 OR order online @ Jostens (applicable service fee will be added)

The new Wangenheim Wellness Center is a calm and friendly environment where students can focus on a variety of topics related to mental health. Stop by Room 601 or check out their website for many helpful resources.

Google Meet

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:

• May 6, 2025 (Tues)

Good morning Mira Mesa Community,

We are excited to get your VOTE on our next Mira Mesa Cluster Board. Your ballot can be found HERE. Voting is open until April 25 at 5pm. Please be sure to contribute to the process by taking a moment to vote.

The results of our election will be shared at our final Cluster session of the year on April 30 at 5:30 pm. Our final session will be highly valuable for our community as we explore the high school experience!

Janice Case

Chair

• Baseball Club, after school, Mondays (Dykstra)
• Dungeons and Dragons, during lunch, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except min days), Room 103 (Mendoza)

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.

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.”

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.

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

Now $55.00. Cash only and $60.00 from May 1.

The LVIC is opening its doors to students from all across the county this summer for three special summer camps. Each week-long camp includes unique hands-in experiences, with all gear, equipment, and snacks provided. Spots are limited - register today!