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Updates and Events for the week of May 11-15, 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)
5th Grade Puberty Instruction:
Your child has entered the preadolescent years. The school feels that you are your child’s best teacher in these sensitive areas of growth and development, however, the state of Illinois requires puberty education be offered to students in the fifth grade. We are offering instruction to the 5th grade class on May 19, 2026. The girls’ class will be taught by nurse Mackenzi Biggins and the boys’ class will be taught by Mr. Brandmeyer. The curriculum consists of growth and development changes, characteristics of puberty and the importance of a healthy lifestyle including hygiene, exercise, diet and a positive attitude. State regulations specify that parents may decide whether they want this instruction for their child. Please contact the school office if you do not want your child to participate in this class.
2026-2027 WMS Dance Team:
Any incoming 6th-8th (current 5 th -7 th graders) graders interested in trying out for dance there are
sign ups in the office. Tryouts will be May 12-14 after school until 5:30 in the north gym. There
will be a parent meeting after tryouts end (5:30) on Thursday the 12th. See Mrs. Billhartz with any
questions!
Coffee Truck:
The end of the year is drawing near. To celebrate we are having the Sip & Scoot mobile cafe here in our south parking lot on Wednesday, May 20th. They will be selling drinks to staff and families from 7:00-8:30. They will have coffee, espressos, lemonade, and smoothies for sale. If you would like to sponsor a teacher for $5, please pay Jenni in the office or Venmo Mrs. Emig at @Nikki-Emig. Your $5 will buy a teacher a drink of their choice to help celebrate an awesome school year. This is also a fantastic way to support a local business as the owner of the truck is a former Wesclin graduate!
Wesclin Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble:
The 3rd Annual Wesclin Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble is back on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, and registration is officially OPEN! Come out and enjoy a day of:
-“Strategic” swings
-Generous mulligans (for sale, of course)
-Questionable putting
-Laughing way more than your scorecard deserves
And this year…we solved the biggest excuse of all…FREE DAYCARE at Wesclin High School!
That’s right—drop the kids off, pick up a club, and enjoy golf without someone asking for snacks every 12 minutes. Whether you’re golfing to win or golfing for the vibes, it’s all for a great cause—supporting Wesclin athletics!
Register now using the link below before your friends sign you up without asking!
Register Here: https://forms.gle/gmU4ti12PQfC3JLD8
Hole Sponsors needed - please see flyer for contact info to become a sponsor.
Thanks for your support!!
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 final Candy Cart of the year will be THURSDAY, MAY 14.
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
Thursday, May 14: Candy Cart Sales
Wednesday, May 20: Classroom and Locker Cleanout
Thursday, May 21: 4th & 5th Grade Field Day; LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 1:45 Dismissal
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: May 11-15
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
We will be reading the stories “From Scratch” and “Elisa’s Diary” working with new vocabulary terms. Grammar will consist of easily confused verbs. There will be a spelling list, but NO TEST next week. We will also continue to discuss different elements of literature, reading our class novels, and wrapping up the year!
Mrs. Garcia’s ELA:
Reading: I-Ready reading benchmark the first part of the week. Then we will read about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Writing: Daily Fix It #30, The Wild Robot Escapes, and typing practice.
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Lesson 4-2: Why Is the Sun Brighter Than Other Stars?; Assessment Thursday, May 14 (Practice Test)
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Brocaille: Next week, we will get back into the book and complete our final lesson of the year. We will be completing Unit 4: Measurement, Data, and Geometry - Lesson 28 on Understanding Categories of Two-Dimensional Figures. We will also be completing My Path lessons in class.
Mrs. Garcia: Data and graphing mini unit.
Social Studies
Mrs. Ross: Civil War Activities