WMS Friday Forecast

One of the cool things I get to do as principal is get into classrooms and PLCs. I don't get into as many as I would like, but when I do, I get to see some pretty cool learning taking place! A few notes from the past week:

• I got to see some high level poetry analysis in a 7th grade ELA class. Our new ELA resource, StudySync, has helped us increase rigor and the variety of texts our students are experiencing. These kids dug deep into the poem and had fun learning the hidden meaning behind what the author was saying.

• I visited our 8th grade ELA PLC (professional learning community) where our teachers brought student data, and began to answer the four questions of a PLC: 1) What do we want students to know and be able to do? (standards and instruction) 2) how will we know when they know it? (assessment) 3) What do we do when some students don't understand what we have taught? (reteaching) 4) And what do we do if some students already know it? (enrichment) It was exciting to hear this group of educators talk about their instruction and how best to accelerate learning for all students.

• Our Rise students came to our office delivering coffee, tea, and soda as part of their Rise and Shine coffee shop. Our Rise students develop life skills through the real life activity of filling orders, taking payment, and making change. This provides them (and us!) with some valuable face-to-face interactions. They are always our most enthusiastic entrepreneurs!

Being the principal at Wredling is the best job ever! While we certainly have our challenges, I get to see so many wonderful and positive moments of learning each week.

Enjoy your weekend-

Tim

Head lice in school is fairly common. Education is the best defense against those tiny invaders. The Illinois Dept. of Public Health and CDC deems head lice “a public nuisance”; it is not a disease and therefore not reportable.

Facts & Myths:

• Fact: Head lice spreads—direct head-to-head contact is their favorite mode of transportation (sports, sleepovers, selfies, sharing hair items).

• Fact: Head lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly.

• Myth: Contrary to popular belief, head lice actually prefer clean hair. They're not picky—they just want a warm scalp to call home.

What you can do:.

• Encourage them NOT to share clothing (such as hoodies, hats, scarves, coats, towels, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes, hair brushes/combs, etc.) with others.

• Check your child's hair regularly

• Wear hair in a ponytail or bun if fearful of spread.

• Remember, quick action and good hygiene practices are the best ways to deal with these unwelcome visitors!

More Information:

• CDC Information on Head Lice

• D303 guidelines for Head Lice Control

Parents and students, please be kind and mindful when hearing a student has head lice. It may not be factual and, although a nuisance, head lice is not harmful to our health. How we respond to situations can affect students' emotional and mental well being. Words matter!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the health office.

Daneen Sash, RN, BSN, PEL-CSN

St. Charles CUSD 303

P: 331.228.3710

P: 331.228.3704

F: 331.228.3707

This past Wednesday (11/1/23), and moving forward, on the last student attendance Monday of each month starting we will be collecting information about the D303 Strategic Plan Core Value of Belonging. This will be in the form of four to five questions for students in grade levels three through twelve. If you would like to preview the form they are available on the https://district.d303.org/departments/assessment page. Scroll to the D303 Feedback and Surveys link, click, and read the section on Strategic Plan Core Value - Sense of Belonging Check in. The monthly collection of information on this core value will be used to better understand the current and evolving state of student belonging and consider areas for improvement.

Please consider sending in an item from the Health Office Wish List. On occasion, students visiting the WMS Health Office need more than an ice-pack or a bandage. We keep a limited supply of additional items on hand for emergencies, but need to replenish our stash. Any donations can be sent to the Wredling Main Office labeled for the Health Office.

1. Girls new underwear size JR size 11/12, 13/14 and/or womans small (1 package each)
2. Girls leggins size JR small/medium,large (a couple each)
3. bottled water mini bottles (1 case a month)
4. gold fish crackers ( 1 case month)
5. plain white socks for girls/boys (1 pack of each)
6. juice boxes (10 cases)
7. granola bars with no nuts ( 1 box a month)
8. saltine crackers (family size box a month)
9. dental wax ( a few packages of three or five)

The Wredling Newspaper Club is proud to introduce the first edition of The Wred Feather – Wredling's first online newspaper. Dive into a world of captivating stories, exclusive interviews, and vibrant student perspectives. Read it now and stay tuned for future editions. You can access the newspaper on our Wredling website. We hope you enjoy the hard work and talent of our Redhawk journalists.

Attention 6th grade parents! WEB is hosting an event for all 6th graders on Thursday, November 16th from 3:45 to 4:45 in the Black Box. We will be watching the movie Minions (the first one) and doing some fun and engaging fall activities, and there will be a popcorn bar with candy for them to enjoy during the movie! Students can get their permission slips from their tutorial teachers and turn their permissions slips in to their team leader or Mrs. Whittaker by Friday November 10th. Hope your 6th grader can join us for this fun event!

The yearbook club is looking for pictures of life at WMS (halloween, clubs, sports, activities, concerts, play, competitions). Students or parents can submit photos directly from their phone using THIS LINK (pass code=redhawks) or emailed to Mr. Massie (timothy.massie@d303.org).

East and North Orchestras are having a Holiday Orchestra Clinic just for YOU on Saturday, Dec. 2 at East High School. This event will include playing holiday songs with high school students, doing a cool music craft, games and cocoa and cookies! Students that participate are invited to play along with the high school students at their winter concert on Thurs. Dec. 7. Please see the flier below to register today! A t-shirt and goody bag are included! Hope to see you there!

Current 7th graders interested in the trip to Washington DC/New York City can click on this link to gain information and enrollment instructions with this link. This trip would take place during spring break of 2025.

Please note that this is an outside tour company that is not sponsored by D303 or Wredling.

#WredlingLearns

Website: wredling.d303.org
Location: 1200 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WredlingMiddleSchoolD303
Twitter: @WredlingD303