WMS Friday Forecast

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Hello WMS Families:

TODAY- the Wredling PTO will begin our annual Papa Nicholas Fundraiser and our Annual Write-a-Check Campaign! Students and families will have the opportunity to sell Papa Nicholas coffee, tea, & hot chocolate to family, friends, and neighbors. This can be done all online and purchases will be shipped right to your front door! Alongside this, we will also be hosting our annual Write-A-Check campaign. Parents can donate to the PTO in addition to, or instead of selling coffee.

All students who participate in these fundraisers are eligible for awesome gift card prizes and some big prizes for our top winners!! These fundraisers make it possible for the PTO to host events throughout the year for families as well as donate back to our students and classrooms.

Our PRIZE RAFFLE dates will be soon after turn-in dates on November 5, 10, and 14! Prizes include a TON of gift cards from Dunkin, Kimmers, Rocket Fizz, and others.

To donate to our Write-a-Check Campaign...

Online Click here and follow the directions carefully, or click here for the paper form.

To order from PapaNicholas... Go to papacoffeefund.com

Please join us in honoring our Wredling Staff for all the hard work they are putting into this school year. We would like to treat them to lunch on November 9th, their remote planning day. Please use this link to sign up for an item, thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4CAFAC2FA6FA7-staff1

WMS Boys Basketball start date will be Monday, Nov. 16. Practice will be daily after school until 4:45. Students will be allowed to attend on their A or B scheduled day. Remote students will be allowed to attend on their A or B scheduled day as well but must covid certify in order to participate. Athletes must have an athletic physical on file in order to participate. Students interested should attend one of the two video meetings for details.

• Wednesday Nov 4th Meeting
• Thursday Nov 5th Meeting

Both meetings will start at 4:30 pm and will go until 5 pm.

Yearbook had a record number of great submissions this year for the 4th annual WMS Yearbook Cover Contest. Thank you to all who submitted an entry! Congratulations to Deetya Solanki for winning the 4th annual WMS Cover Contest! Her cover art is included here. All contest submissions will be featured in the yearbook.

This week's theme is Halloween and/or Twin Day. Please submit pictures from school or home of WMS students in their twin outfits or costumes to share with Yearbook Club.

• Pictures can be shared through the Google drive or email at Timothy.Massie@d303.org OR
• CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW (computer or smartphone) and use access code - redhawks)

Welcome to remote learning! Remember that remote students have classes every day. Below are resources for our full remote learners:

• Remote Academy Calendar (and Bell Schedule)

• Overview and Expectations

• Teachers and Resources

You can check the attendance for any of your students at any time by logging into the Home Access Center and clicking on the attendance tab to view. Toggle between students using the arrow in the upper right hand corner.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the main office at (331) 228-3100! We are here to help!

HERE is our D303 Calendar for November. Please note that we do not have school in the State of Illinois on November 3 due to the election. November 9 is also now a Remote Learning Planning Day with students not in attendance.

Parent University was developed in response to the need for programming to address the social and emotional needs of students in District 303. Over the last decade, the district has strived to provide information on topics that are relevant, timely, and beneficial for all parents and guardians.

November 2, 2020

Join us for three Parent University sessions to help you familiarize yourself with the digital platforms teachers use in the district: Seesaw, Google Classroom, and Schoology. Each digital platform will have its own 30-minute session. Sessions will be organized as follows:

Seesaw- 7:00-7:30

Google Classroom-7:30-8:00

Schoology- 8:00-8:30

Use this form to sign up!

The St. Charles Learning Equality and Resource Network's mission is to help St. Charles School District 303 students access equal learning and academic opportunities regardless of obstacles created by race, culture, primary language, financial circumstances, family situation, or personal hardship so that every student within the St. Charles School District has an equalized opportunity for academic achievement.

They help with tutoring, academic enrichment, childcare relief/student supervision, home study supplies, and other academic needs. Be sure to take a look at their website to learn more. We appreciate the work they do as a growing organization!

This year we are marking the 10th year of our annual map cover art contest by recognizing the work of our Everyday Heroes. As Illinois and the nation continue to battle the economic challenges brought on by the pandemic, the Illinois Tollway is looking to recognize the Everyday Heroes that have kept our lives going through these challenging times through the artwork of talented students from across the region.

The contest will provide a venue for displaying young artist talents while also engaging students while raising awareness for the challenges brought on by the coronavirus and the everyday people – healthcare workers, delivery people, truckers hauling goods and supplies, teachers, employees at grocery stores and restaurants and many, many others who have stepped forward to become everyday heroes in our communities. Cover artwork should reflect the student’s perspective as it relates to their vision of the above theme.

At Com-Ed, we understand that some families may be experiencing financial hardship as a result of the ongoing pandemic. That is why we’re taking the time to let you know of the bill assistance options available to help those struggling with past-due balances.

CLICK HERE for letter from Com-Ed containing information on this topic.

This is your chance to offer a shout out to one of our WMS staff members who has done something great, gone above and beyond the call of duty, or who has made a difference in your life (or your child's life). These will be added to our weekly newsletter to staff!

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWSLETTER IS CURRENT AS OF THE PUBLICATION DATE. NEW INFORMATION WILL BE ADDRESSED IN FUTURE NEWSLETTERS.

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