WMS Friday Forecast

January 26, 2024

Note From the Administrative Team

Your Kids ARE Learning a Foreign Language… Just Not the One You Suspect!

Walking down the hallways of Wredling, walking through the cafeteria, or even just hearing small group work in class, we often hear words or phrases that make no sense to us adults. That is nothing unusual. Each generation has developed their own vernacular that fits their social perspective. But as an adult… we often have no idea what they mean! It’s like hearing a foreign language.

Here is a short TikTok video (downloaded to my Google Drive so you are not going to TikTok) that gives one teacher’s perspective on what he hears. It is pretty darn funny! (**Please note that there is one inappropriate word in this video.)

Asking about and learning this new vocabulary is a great way to interact with your middle schooler. And if you want to take some of the air out of their coolness, just start using those words yourself!

Examples:

You nailed that math test! You ate and left no crumbs. (meaning: Great job on that math test!)
I watched that Taylor Swift video and she has mad riz! (meaning: Taylor Swift had great charisma in that video.)
Don’t insult your brother’s new shirt. You should be gassin’ him up! (meaning: making him feel good)
I know you were not where you were supposed to be last night. That’s cap! (meaning, that’s not true)

This is why I love working in middle schools. Our students are trying new things, especially vocabulary, and it sometimes is just funny! I would love to hear any experiences you have of using these words with your kids!

Enjoy your weekend!

Tim

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FINAL CALL TO ORDER YOUR WMS YEARBOOK!!!

The deadline to order this year's Wredling yearbook is today, January 26th. THE YEARBOOK LINK IN PUSHCOIN WILL BE TURNED OFF TONIGHT (1/26) AT MIDNIGHT. If you miss the cutoff to order via PushCoin, complete the order form below and deliver to the main office along with your CHECK for $25 payment made out to Wredling Middle School by the end of the day on Monday, January 29th.

The order will be submitted to the printer on Tuesday, January 30th. This will be the ONLY ORDER we place & extra yearbooks will NOT be ordered. Be sure to order yours today! Last year, quite a few students were disappointed as they didn’t order a yearbook and we ran out.

Mr. Loversky shared the list of those students who have purchased yearbooks with the students this morning. If you are unsure whether or not you ordered, please have your RedHawk check the list he sent them today. Contact Lucy Johnson via phone 331-228-5129 or email lucy.johnson@d303.org with any questions.

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WMS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Our Honor Roll recipients were recognized today, with a ribbon, plus a treat at lunchtime from our fantastic PTO!

Please note: We may have some children who earn Honor Roll status but their name is not included on this list. This is because their parents have requested their children's names NOT be published, which includes being published as part of the Honor Roll here or in the newspapers. Changes to this request can be made either in the Home Access Center or with Student Services.

Congratulations to ALL of our RedHawks who worked hard throughout our 2nd quarter of this school year. A special shout-out goes to those who were able to achieve Honor Roll status by earning either all A's or all A's and B's. All A's are on one tab, AB's are on another! See the bottom of the page to switch tabs.

Click the image below to view this quarter's Honor Roll!

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Wredling PTO

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Staff Appreciation Committee Amazon Wish List

RedHawk Pride Awards

This award is given by our teachers for a variety of reasons, from following our Guidelines for Success to Academic Achievement and Growth. We are proud of our RedHawks who work hard every day.

Current Recipients - presented by

Evan Becker by Mrs. Schmidt

Jordan Bentham by Team 8-2

Ria Boghra by Team 6-2

Natalie Cazares by Team 7-1

Jayden Chavez by Team 7-1

Frankie DeSanti by Team 6-2

Gianna Farinella by Team 7-1

Maggie Gibson by Mrs. Morrison & the Main Office Staff

Josslyn Greco by Team 8-2

Ava Heim by Mrs. Goetschel & Ms. Vitkus

Cameron Kitick by Madame Spotak

Emily Manion by Mrs. Goetschel & Ms. Vitkus

Paul "Pablo" Mejdrich by Sra Breiten

Peter Mertens by Team 6-2

Lily Mowry by Sra. Kerby

Danny O'Connell by Srta. Zmich

Keira O'Connell by Sra. Winters

Miles poelsteri by Team 7-1

Lilly Polonus by Team 6-2

Olivia Schwartz by Srta. Zmich

Angelina Songkharm by Team 8-2

Angie Songkharm by Sra. Winters

Grace Weber by Sra. Winters

Clubs & Activities

Pickup & return permission forms from PE Staff

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Registration - Parent Education 3-Part Discussion Series

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2024-2025 Preschool Lottery

University of Wisconsin Varsity Badger Band at the Norris Cultural Arts Center

Friday, February 16, 7:00 PM - General Admission: $20 adults / $10 students and seniors

Join us in the Norris Theatre for a thrilling evening of music performed by one of America’s premier collegiate bands – the University of Wisconsin Varsity Badger Band!

Tickets are general admission with open seating. Doors will open approximately 45 minutes before the concert. Please note: the concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.

For online ticketing, visit https://norris-cultural-arts.ticketleap.com/university-of-wisconsin-varsity-band-in-concert/