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Updates and Events for the week of March 2-6, 2026
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. Brocaille (brocaillek@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Haar (haaramy@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Garcia (garciah@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Ross (rossl@wesclin.org)
Mr. Brandmeyer (brandmec@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Luis (luist@wesclin.org)
Essential-5 Survey:
Parents, teachers, and students across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent or guardian, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts on key elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
We will administer the survey to all middle school and high school level students.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey.
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey is open until March 13, 2026.
Spirit Wear Fundraiser:
The Class of 2028 at Wesclin High School is currently raising funds by selling Wesclin Wear. There are a number of options available that simply say “Wesclin Warriors,” so ANY Wesclin supporter can support our class with a purchase! We hope you will consider supporting WHS Class of 2028, and we thank you for supporting our Wesclin community!
https://shop.avhinkandvinyl.com/wesclin_spiritwear_2026/shop/home
Playground Equipment Donation:
As we start to hit our stride for the school year, it has been noted that some of the most popular sports equipment enjoyed at recess has seen better days! The WMS Support Committee is happy to support this cause, but before buying brand new we wanted to consider gently used donations. So, if you are looking to declutter and have any of the following lying around looking for a new home, please send in your sports equipment donations to the WMS office.
Requested Equipment:
-Basketballs
-Volleyballs
-Soccer Balls
-Playground “bouncy” Balls (used for 4 Square)
-Footballs
Thank you!!!!
Yearbook Orders:
Yearbooks are available for purchase! Order here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07633904
Candy Cart:
Fifth graders will have an opportunity to shop from the Candy Cart at the end of the day on the last Friday of each month. Soda and candy are $2 and chips, ring pops, and push pops are $1.
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. Students and their families are also encouraged to come out and support the various teams throughout the year.
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
Friday, March 13: End of Third Quarter; Popcorn Sales
Friday, March 20: Teacher’s Institute, NO SCHOOL
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: March 2-6
Be sure to check the assignments for your child’s teacher in each subject...not just the homeroom teacher
ELA Mrs. Brocaille, Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis
Reading: M6-W2: Rita Moreno and Play, Louis, Play!
Skills Covered: visualize, characters, point of view, author’s craft
Grammar Spotlight: adverbs (that tell how, when, where, and how often), conjunctive adverbs, review adjectives and articles
Spelling: M6-W2: suffixes: -ful, -ly, -less, -ness, -ment
Mrs. Garcia’s ELA:
Reading: This week we will review chapters 37-54 in “The Wild Robot.” Quiz on chapters 37-54 be on 3-3-26. Read chapters 54-62.
Writing: Fix it sentences; we will begin filling out our graphic organizer for our fictional narratives.
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Lesson 3-3: How Can Substances Be Identified; Lesson 3-3 Assessment Friday, March 6 (Lesson 3-3 Test Review)
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Brocaille: Next week, we will continue in Unit 3 on More with Decimals and Fractions, completing Lesson 22 on Multiplying Fractions in Word Problems and Lesson 23 on Understanding Division with Unit Fractions. Students will complete their My Path lessons in class.
Mrs. Garcia: Division facts and beginning steps of long division.
Social Studies
Mrs. Ross: Lesson 14: The Constitution Assessment Tuesday
Begin Lesson 15: The Bill of Rights