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Updates and Events for the week of October 13-17, 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. 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)
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Below are the individual teacher links to sign up for your child’s parent teacher conferences which will be held on Wednesday, October 22 (4:00-8:00pm) and Thursday, October 23 (12:30-6:30pm). To sign up for your conference, just click on your teacher’s link and select an open time that works best for you. Before saving your time slot, please list your child’s name in the sign up form. Once you have saved your selection, you will receive an email verifying your conference date and time. If your child sees any other teacher(s) during the day that you wish to talk with, you can click on their link to set up a separate conference with them or follow their instructions below.
Mr. Brandmeyer:
https://calendar.app.google/YWoC1Kjben9nq9FA9
Mrs. Brocaille:
https://calendar.app.google/mGi8gx4HwKPhjQ7X8
Mrs. Haar:
https://calendar.app.google/KMSJbBqgZCigqzWM9
Mrs. Luis:
https://calendar.app.google/xxEKbKvv5nm7ptqHA
Mrs. Ross:
https://calendar.app.google/Zj96kHUwQeeZvDvJ8
Mrs. Garcia:
https://calendar.app.google/tnJfPPyLgziCDcnd8
Mr. Long (RtI): updated link to follow (longm@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Page (Chorus):
https://calendar.app.google/6avcEPtwrExK3KTu9 (Wednesday conferences are at the high school)
Mrs. Washburn (Band):
Please contact Mrs. Washburn directly to set up a conference (washburnm@wesclin.org)
Mr. Moore (PE):
https://calendar.app.google/HC94qbJVx8XrEb2o6
Mr. Murphy (PE):
https://calendar.app.google/QxsNdoncvFCWvzzQ6
Mrs. Musenbrock (PE): Just stop by Wednesday 4:00-6:00 or Thursday 12:30-3:00
Picture Retakes:
Retake Picture Day is coming up on Friday, October 17th. If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required. If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook. Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0114REF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account. Find answers to Retake Day questions here.
WHS Cheer Clinic:
Cheer with the Warriors! The Wesclin High School Cheerleaders are so excited to host this year’s Cheer Clinic on Sunday, November 9th for kindergarten through fifth grades! Participants will learn cheers, motions, jumps, and even stunts taught by the WHS Cheer Squad! Participants will receive a special clinic t-shirt! Show off your new skills at a performance at 3:30 PM in the WHS Gym! It’s the perfect way to sparkle, shout, and support the Warrior Cheerleaders’ competition season!
Where: WHS Gym When: Sunday, November 9
Time: Clinic 1:00 to 3:00 Performance 3:30
Clinic Price: $40 See Mrs. Ross for a registration form.
Decorated Pumpkin Contest
4th-8th graders: Student Council will once again sponsor a decorated pumpkin contest. There will be 4 categories: Scariest, Most Creative, Wesclin and Disney.
You may enter 1 pumpkin in the contest. The pumpkin may not be carved--only painted, decorated with embellishments, etc. There will be a winner in each category. You may use your own pumpkin or buy from Mrs. Timmermann/Mrs. Dorri for $1.00. They must be the little pumpkins. All decorated pumpkins are due to Mrs. Dorri by October 22nd.
Coffee & Drink Sales:
Parent teacher conferences will be Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 23rd this year. Press Coffee & Tea will be here on Wednesday, October 22nd, set up in the lobby. They will be selling drinks to staff and families coming in for conferences between 3:00-6:00. Feel free to browse the menu.
If you would like to sponsor a teacher for $5-7 please pay Jenni in the office or Venmo Nikki Emig at @Nikki-Emig. Your $5-7 will buy a teacher a drink of their choice on a very long conference day. This is also a fantastic way to support local!
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!!!!
Halloween Donations:
The fifth grade teachers are organizing activities to celebrate Halloween with the students during the afternoon of Friday, October 31. In order to make the activities a success, we are in need of a few donations. If you are able to donate, please send the items by Thursday, October 23rd.
Items needed include:
-M&Ms (plain) -Candy corn/candy pumpkins
-Chocolate Chips -Mini marshmallows
-Mini pretzel twists -Chex Cereal (rice, wheat, or corn)
-Packs of juice boxes or pouches
-Individually wrapped Halloween candy (no party bags, please)
Thank you for your willingness to support our classroom activities.
Yearbook Orders:
Yearbooks are available for purchase! Don't miss out on the Back-to-School special! 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. The next Fifth Grade Candy Cart will be Friday, October 17.
Classroom Party Money:
If you have not yet turned in $4 for the classroom party funds, please send it in with your child. The funds are used to purchase materials for holiday celebrations as well as classroom incentives.
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, October 10: End of the First Quarter
Monday, October 13: Columbus Day, NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 17: Picture Retakes; Candy Cart Sales
Wednesday, October 22: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00
Thursday, October 23: Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:30-6:30
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: October 13-17, 2025
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: M2-W3: The Poem That Will Not End
Skills Covered: visualize, elements of poetry, author’s purpose, theme
Grammar Spotlight: linking verbs, action verbs, main verbs, helping verbs, verb tenses, review common & proper nouns
Spelling: M2-W3: r controlled vowels
Mrs. Garcia’s Reading:
Reading: Animal research project, wrap up research and begin our paragraph writing
Spelling Practice: (individual lists), daily activities & homework practice; test 10/17
Writing: C.U.P.S. editing in our writing (focus on commas)
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Lesson 1-4: What Is the Role of Decomposers in an Ecosystem?; Lesson 1-4 Assessment Thursday, October 16
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Brocaille: Next week, will continue in Unit 2, Lesson 7 on Understanding Powers of 10 and also begin Lesson 8 on Reading and Writing Decimals through the thousandths place.
Mrs. Garcia: Place Value-rounding to the nearest thousands and higher
Social Studies
Mrs. Ross: Began Unit 2: Colonial Times
Lesson 6: Early English Settlements (there will not be an assessment)