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Updates and Events for the week of October 27-31, 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:
It was great to see many of you at Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please know that if you have any issues, you can always reach out to any of the teachers. If you were unable to attend, please be expecting your child to bring home their IAR results from 4th grade as well as their Remote Learning Packet for the 25-26. Please put this in a safe place to be used in the event of a Remote Learning Day being called in the future. Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Veteran’s Day Activities:
We are excited to honor the men and women who have served our country at our annual Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, November 7 at Wesclin Middle School. In order to make this year's celebration more personal and memorable, we need your help! Here are two special activities we are planning for this year:
1. Coloring Contest: All students K-8 will have the opportunity to participate in a patriotic coloring contest. One winner will be chosen from K-3 and one from 4-8 to be featured on the event programs. All other submissions (following the requirements) will be displayed the day of the assembly. The contest information is attached. Students can also pick up a copy and blank paper in the office. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, October 29.
2. Veteran Family Slideshow: We are creating a special slideshow to feature photos of veterans who are family members of our students (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, etc.). If you have a veteran in your family you would like us to include, please email a clear, digital photo to ringlerl@wesclin.org by Friday, October 31st. Please include the following information with your photograph:
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Your student's name and school
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The veteran's name
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Their relationship to your student
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Their branch of military service
We look forward to honoring our veterans and sharing this special assembly with the community. Thank you for helping us make this powerful connection!
Please be sure to join us for our Veteran’s Day assemblies on Friday, November 7. The elementary program will be from 8:30-9:30 followed by breakfast in the cafeteria. The middle school assembly will be from 10:00-11:00. Help spread the word!
Red Ribbon Week:
Student Council will be observing Red Ribbon Week the week of October 27-31. Red Ribbon Week is a time for students to think about the choices they make and how avoiding drugs, tobacco, and alcohol can be a positive influence in their lives. To recognize Red Ribbon Week, each day has been designated as a dress-day. The themes for the week are:
Monday 27th - “Peace Out to Drugs-I’m part of the solution, not the problem ” Wear tie-dye/60s attire
Tuesday 28th - “We Match Because We Fit -Drug Free is the Perfect Fit!” Wear matching outfits with friends.
Wednesday 29th - “Jerseys On, Drugs Gone-Solve Life’s Puzzle Strong!” Wear your favorite jersey or Wesclin wear!
Thursday 30th - “Be the Bright Piece in Life’s Puzzle!” Wear neon/bright colors and sunglasses!
Friday 31st - “Costumes and Clues-Solve Life’s Puzzle, Drug Free Too!” Wear your Halloween Costume. MUST be school appropriate (no weapons, or make-up/hair spray at school, no mask or face coverings during instruction)
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! 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.
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 24: NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31: Red Ribbon Week
Friday, October 31: Happy Halloween
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: October 27-31, 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: M3-W1: Eruption! Volcanoes and The Science of Saving Lives
Skills Covered: author’s craft, make and confirm predictions, text structure
Grammar Spotlight: content area words
Spelling: M3-W1: r-controlled vowels
Writing: informational text over inventors/inventions
Mrs. Garcia’s Reading:
Reading: Final drafts of our animal research project. We will begin creating our slideshows to present on 10/31!
Spelling Practice: Spelling words & homework; quiz 10/31
Writing: C.U.P.S. editing in our writing
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Lesson 1-5: How Do Matter and Energy Move in an Ecosystem?; Lesson 1-5 Assessment Thursday, October 30
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Brocaille: Next week, will continue in Unit 2, Lesson 9 on Comparing and Rounding Decimals. Look for a Unit 2 Mid-Unit Assessment on Tuesday, November 4th.
Mrs. Garcia: Place Value-The Place Value Detective review project
Social Studies
Mrs. Ross: Lesson 7: Comparing the Colonies
Assessment on Friday, November 7