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Updates and Events for the week of October 26-30
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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. Oelrich (oelricha@wesclin.org)
Red Ribbon Week:
Wesclin Middle School will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week the week of October 26-October 30. Red Ribbon Week reminds us to make positive choices that avoid drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. Each day will have a dress up theme and a snack for each student
Monday, October 26: Be an All Star…Stay Drug Free (wear sports jerseys)
Be the Pop in someone’s superpower. (popcorn)
Tuesday, October 27: Sleep Like a Hero…Wake Up Drug Free (wear pajamas)
Donut give up your superpowers…stay drug free (mini donuts)
Wednesday, October 28: Shine Bright…Stay Drug Free (wear bright/neon colors and sunglasses)
Don’t be an airhead…be a superhero…stay drug free (Ariheads)
Thursday, October 29: Be Smart…Don’t Start (dress light a smartie/Steve Urkel)
Smart choices are superhero choices. (Nerds)
Friday, October 30: Scare Away Drugs…Be a Hero (wear appropriate Halloween costumes)
Be a hero…make the right mix. (Kool Aid pouch)
For more information, see the Red Ribbon Week Flyer.
Veteran’s Day Art Contest:
This year’s Veterans Day Assembly theme is Bridging Generations: Honoring Our Past, Protecting Our Future. We are holding an art contest to select the cover for our assembly programs. Think about how our veterans protect our nation, pass down their traditions, and connect with younger generations. Submissions are due to your school office by Wednesday, October 28. Show off your creativity and honor our heroes! For more information, see the flyer.
Veteran Family Slideshow:
We are creating a special slideshow again this year 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 30th. Please include the following information with your photograph:
-Your student’s name and school
-The veteran’s name
-Their relationship to your student
-Their branch of military service
Merry Dairy Holiday Card Contest:
Calling all student artists in grades 4–8th! The St. Louis District Dairy Council is hosting its 15th Annual Merry Dairy Holiday Card Contest. Your artwork could be featured on the council’s 2026 holiday card! Grand prize winners in three grade categories ( 3–5 and 6–8) will receive a premium gift basket, and their teachers will receive a gift card. Runners-up will also receive gift baskets, and People’s Choice winners will be selected through online voting.
Artwork Requirements:
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Paper size: 11” wide x 8.5” tall
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Landscape orientation
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Include your name, grade, school name and phone number, and teacher’s name and email address on the back.
Deadline: Entries must be received by Friday, November 13th to Mrs. Emig.
Visit www.stldairycouncil.org for complete contest rules. Get creative and show off your holiday spirit!
4th-5th Grade Dance:
The Dance Team is hosting a Fall dance for 4th and 5th graders on Friday, November 6th from 6:00-7:30 in the cafeteria! The theme will be Wacky Warrior, with a prize for the Wackiest Warrior! Admission is $5, with one free cup of soda, chips will be sold for $1 and glow sticks will be sold for $2. Grab your friends and come dance with us!
2026-2027 Yearbooks:
Yearbooks for the 2026-2027 school year are now on sale. You can order online at jostens.com/bts/2712090. Personalization options are available.
Popcorn Sales:
Again this year, we will be offering the 4th and 5th grade students the opportunity to purchase a bag of popcorn for $1 during their lunch recess on selected Fridays. New this year, they may also purchase a CapriSun for $1. The next popcorn sale will be Friday, November 6.
Candy Cart:
Fifth graders will have an opportunity to shop from the Candy Cart at the end of the day one Friday of each month. Soda, candy, and gum are $2 and chips, ring pops, blow pops, and airheads are $1. The next Fifth Grade Candy Cart will be Friday, November 13.
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.
Squishy Toy Reminder:
Unless your child has an accommodation listed in their 504 Plan or IEP, all toys and fidgets (including squishies) should be kept in his or her locker during classes. In many cases, these are becoming more of a distraction than a tool during class. It is highly encouraged that extra toys remain at home to prevent anything from happening to them at school.
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 23: NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 26-Friday, October 30: Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days
Saturday, October 31: Happy Halloween!
Sunday, November 1: Daylight Savings Time Ends, Set Clocks Back 1 Hour
Friday, November 6: Popcorn Sales
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: October 26-30
Be sure to check the assignments for your child’s teacher in each subject...not just the homeroom teacher
ELA (Mrs. Brocaille, Mrs. Oelrich): module 2, week 3
-stories: The Poem That Will Not End
-skills: ask & answer questions, elements of poetry, author’s purpose, theme
-spelling: r controlled vowels /ôr/, /âr/, and /är/
-module 2, week 3 spelling test, vocabulary quiz, weekly assessment: Wednesday, 10/28
-module 2 writing: narrative essay
ELA (Mrs. Garcia): Animal Research Unit
Reading: We will wrap up our animal research project this week by presenting our animals to our peers. Then we will begin discussing our book for our first novel study, Sarah Plain and Tall. We will go to library on Monday 10/26.
Math (Mrs. Haar): Next week, we will finish Lesson 8 on Reading and Writing Decimals and begin Lesson 9 on Comparing and Rounding Decimals. Students will complete their My Path lessons in class.
Math (Mrs. Garcia): Place Value Unit
We will begin our second unit in math, addition and subtracting multi digit numbers.
Science (Mr. Brandmeyer): Unit 1 Vocabulary Review; Lesson 5: How Do Matter and Energy Move in an Ecosystem; Food Chain and Web Activity; Lesson 5 Assessment Monday, November 9
Social Studies (Mrs. Ross): Lesson 7: Comparing the Colonies
Lesson 7 Test: Thursday, November 5