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Updates and Events for the week of February 24-28, 2025
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. Garcia
Mrs. Ross
Mr. Brandmeyer
Mrs. Luis
Future Chefs:
Does your child enjoy cooking? If so, we have an awesome opportunity for him/her! Our food service company, Sodexo, is hosting a cooking competition for Wesclin's 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. If your child is interested, please help them submit a recipe by February 28th. Guidelines for the competition are below. Recipes can be submitted online by scanning the QR code on the flyer (it is attached here and also your child is bringing it home this week). After February 28th, all of the recipes will be carefully evaluated. Selected finalist students will be selected to participate in the competition on Thursday, March 20th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. These students will cook their dish "live" that night and serve tastings to a panel of judges. We have had this event a few times over the years and it is so fun! Finalists who are invited to participate in the competition will all receive some goodies. Each finalist will have a kitchen staff member assigned to help them the night of the event to ensure everyone's success and safety. The winning finalist from our event will then be entered to win a national competition. More details will follow for this finalist.
This year's theme -- FAVORITE MAIN DISH
Judging will be based on the following criteria:
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Originality
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Kid Friendly
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Ease of Preparation
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Healthy Attributes
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Plate Presentation
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Taste
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Student Chef Presentation to Judges
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition:
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition has been rescheduled for Monday, February 24 from 4:30-6:30 at the St. Mary Parish Center. You must live in the Wesclin School District and be born between 2010-2015. It is open to boys and girls.
Spring Pictures:
Spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, February 27. You may order online before or after picture day by going to inter-state.com/order. Use the order code 0007CDB to set up your order.
Support Committee Glo Bingo & Basket Auction:
The Glo Bingo will begin at 7:00 pm with doors opening at 6:00. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $25 or $30 at the door. For information on purchasing tickets, please visit https://wms-support-committee-glo-bingo.cheddarup.com
Thank you for your support!
Big Cash Raffle:
Your Wesclin Middle School Support Committee is bringing the heat with MORE prizes and BIGGER wins! Here’s how YOU can get in on the action:
Buy Tickets the Easy Way:
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Send in your completed paper ticket + payment to any Wesclin school (just pop it in an envelope marked 'WMS Support Committee').
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OR make it even easier and Venmo us! Find the link on our Facebook page and in the ticket attachment.
Ticket Details:
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Drawing Date: GRAND Prize drawn March 1, 2025 at the New Baden American Legion, with $20 drawings every month on the 15th leading up to it!
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Prizes? OH YES:
One Grand Prize: $500
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Two Prizes of $250
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Four Prizes of $100
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FIVE Prizes of $20
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Tickets are only $10 each or 3 for $20! (More chances to win = more fun!)
You don’t need to be present to win, so grab your tickets now and maybe YOU will be the lucky one!
Classroom Prize Challenge!
As an added incentive, we will be sponsoring a pizza party for the WMS Homeroom that returns the most raffle tickets! Make sure you drop your child's Homeroom teacher's name on the paper ticket or the Venmo to be included.
2024-2025 Yearbooks:
Yearbooks for the 2024-2025 school year are on sale now. Prices start at $22.00 with additional packages and accessories available for an additional price. You can scan the QR code that was sent home on the flyer or go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2712090/Wesclin-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/2024090412152699062/CATALOG_SHOP/ to order your copy.
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 and Ring Pops are $1. Due to issues with students not following the procedures for food and soda on the new gym floor, we will not have Candy Cart sales during the month of February. Please help remind your child of the behavioral expectations that come with the privileges associated with the opportunity to purchase from the Candy Cart.
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.
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
Thursday, February 27: Spring Pictures
Friday, February 28: Popcorn Sales
Saturday, March 1: Wesclin Middle School Support Committee Glo Bingo and Auction, New Baden Legion, Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: February 24-28, 2025
Be sure to check the assignments for your child’s teacher in each subject...not just the homeroom teacher)
ELA
Reading: M6-W1: “Christo and Jeanne-Claude” March 3 Cold Read
Skills Covered: tone, central idea, supporting details, suffix -ion, -ian
Grammar Spotlight: adjectives, linking verbs, articles
Spelling: ending y to i words
Mrs. Garcia’s Reading: This week we will read about Bessie Coleman. We will take a quiz on 2/28.
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Unit 3: Changes in Matter; Lesson 1: What Is Matter Made Of? Lesson 3-1 Assessment Monday, March 3
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Ross: We will review for the second Mid-Unit Assessment on Monday with a practice test/study guide. The Mid-Unit Assessment is Tuesday. We will then continue on in Unit 3 - Lesson 21: Understand Multiplication as Scaling. Students will also complete their My Path lessons in class.
Mrs. Garcia: We will begin 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication.
Social Studies
Mrs. Berkemann: We will finish Lesson 9:Life in Colonial Williamsburg. Lesson 9 Assessment is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th.