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Updates and Events for the week of May 13-17, 2024
Dear Parents:
Please read all announcements below that may pertain to you. A look ahead to next week is at the end of the document. As always, if you have any questions or concerns for any of us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mrs. Berkemann
Mrs. Haar
Mrs. Kloeckner
Mrs. Ross
Mr. Brandmeyer
Mr. Bernhardt
Friendship Week/Mental Health Awareness Week:
The week of May 13-17 has been designated as Friendship Week along with Mental Health Awareness Week. To recognize these days, the Middle School Honor Society will be sponsoring dress-up days throughout the week. The themes for each day are…
Monday, May 13: PJ Day -- “Don’t Sleep on Mental Health”
Tuesday, May 14: Anything but a Bottle Day -- “Don’t Bottle Up Your Feelings”
Wednesday, May 15: Warrior Day -- “We are Warriors”
Thursday, May 16: Twin Day -- “You are NOT Alone”
There will be a contest in Mrs. Emig’s room at 7:55 to judge the best-dressed twins.
Friday, May 17: Backwards Day -- “You are Unique”
Junior Warriors Football:
Jr. Warriors Football registration is open to all current 4th-7th grade students for the upcoming
season. There will be four summer football camp dates in June, and a full fall season starting in
August. This is a full-contact football team and we are looking to continue to build on the football
program within the Wesclin community. Contact Coach Hollenkamp (hollenkampn@wesclin.org) if you have any questions.
Middle School Cross Country:
Any current 5th, 6th, 7th graders interested in running middle school cross country next fall, please sign up in the office. There will be an informational meeting with Mrs. Rakers on Tuesday, May 14 after announcements to go over summer workout opportunities or to answer any questions about cross country.
Middle School Cheer Tryouts:
Middle school cheer tryouts will be May 23rd, 28th, and 30th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the south
gym. Also, there will be a sign up sheet in the office for any incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders that are interested in trying out.
Blood Drive:
Wesclin Middle School along with the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, May 13 from 2:00 until 7:00 at the Civic Center in New Baden. For information on appointments and incentives, see the attached information.
Girls’ Basketball Camp:
Coach Ben Crawford and the high school girls varsity basketball team will be hosting a basketball camp for girls in grades 3-8. The camp will be held on Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5. Students in grades 3-5 will attend from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, and students in grades 6-8 will attend from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. To register, fill out the form sent that was sent home (extra are available in the office) or contact Coach Crawford at crawfordb@wesclin.org. Campers who register before May 17 will receive a T-shirt.
Anonymous Alerts:
Wesclin is offering students the use of a free app, Anonymous Alerts. The app is designed to allow users to notify school administrators of concerns they may see throughout the day. The concerns may be related to bullying, violence, drugs, alcohol, strange behaviors, etc. The app will be installed on the student’s Chromebooks. You can also download the app on personal devices by going to the App Store or Google Play. To start the app, enter wesclincusd as the activation code. You can also go online to send a report (https://tips.anonymous.com/wesclincusd). If you have any questions about the app, please contact Mr. Huels at huelsz@wesclin.org.
Yearbook Orders:
Yearbook orders for the 23-24 school year are now being taken. Packages start at $22.00. To order, go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2712090/Wesclin-Middle-School/2024-Yearbook/20230829042653990102/CATALOG_SHOP/
Water Bottles and Snacks:
Students may bring a small snack to have after their 2nd Hour class each day. 2nd Hour ends at 9:43. If your child would like to bring a water bottle, he/she may keep it in his/her locker until snack time. WATER BOTTLES SHOULD CONTAIN WATER ONLY. Please be sure to take the bottle home each night to be cleaned. Snacks should be healthier snacks. Candy will not be considered an acceptable snack.
Warrior Wednesdays:
Each Wednesday has been designated as “Warrior Wednesday.” Be sure to show your school pride by wearing your Wesclin gear (no hats, please!). Students and their families are also encouraged to come out and support the various teams throughout the year. Go Warriors!
Class Website:
Feel free to visit the 5th grade website at https://www.wesclin.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Middle%20School%7CTeacher%20Pages%3E%3E5th%20Grade for a variety of information including frequently used links, daily homework list, and contact information.
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 13-Friday, May 17: Friendship Week/Mental Health Awareness Week Dress-up Days
Tuesday, May 14: Beginner Band and Chorus Concert, WMS, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, May 21: Field Day; Last Day of School (Dismiss at 1:45)
A Look at Next Week: May 13-17, 2024
Be sure to check the assignments for your child’s teacher in each subject...not just the homeroom teacher)
ELA Reading: Mystery Stories
Skills Covered: details, main idea, inferences, text evidence, context clues
Writing Unit: Visual Biography Projects
Grammar Spotlight: Prepositions, Interjections, Conjunctions, & Titles
Literature Blocks: Ask your students about their novels!
Reading: Mrs. Kloeckner: Continue reading Caleb’s Story
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Chapter 9 & 10 Review; Vocabulary Due Monday, May 13; Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday, May 14; Chapter 9 & 10 Test Thursday, May 16
Chapter 9 & 10 Vocabulary Review (Quizlet)
Be sure to check Google Classroom as many of the daily assignments and resources will be posted on a daily basis.
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mr. Bernhardt, and Mrs. Ross: Next week, we will continue Unit 4: Measurement, Data, and Geometry - Lesson 28 on Understanding Categories of Two-Dimensional Figures. Students will be responsible for completing their My Path lessons in class.
Mrs. Kloeckner: Money, time, elapsed time
Social Studies
Mrs. Berkemann: We have finished our Civil War Books. They are coming home next week. Please ask to see them and ask your child about them. A worksheet that requires a parent’s signature will be coming home with the book. The worksheet will need to be returned, but the book stays at home.
Language Arts
Mrs. Kloeckner: Writing complete sentences, reviewing grammar concepts