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Updates and Events for the week of February 2-6, 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)
“Stand for the Silent” Assembly:
On Tuesday, February 3, the 4th through 8th grade will have an opportunity to attend an assembly entitled “Stand for the Silent.” The assembly and its presenter will focus on showing respect to our fellow peers and the impacts of bullying. Information on the presentation may be found at https://standforthesilent.org/. If you would like to have your child opt out of participating in the assembly, please email Mr. Huels (huelsz@wesclin.org) by the end of the day on Monday, February 2.
Valentine Candy Grams:
Students will have the opportunity to purchase Valentine Candy Grams during their lunch period beginning Monday, February 2 through Wednesday, February 11. Candy will be delivered on Thursday, February 12 and cost $1.00. See the attached flyer for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/155LsPeNg5tn8k9ZWmJGgYzCKiCv-n386/view?usp=sharing
Future Chef Event:
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 27th. Guidelines for the competition are below. Recipes can be submitted online by scanning the QR code on the flyer. After February 27th, all of the recipes will be carefully evaluated. Selected finalist students will be selected to participate in the competition on Thursday, March 26th 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.
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
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z8lYB92uMJC8Y1VsYpAmN-wp9AWbnGC-/view?usp=sharing
Blood Drive:
The Honors Society will be hosting a blood drive through the American Red Cross on Thursday, February 26 in the Middle School cafeteria from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. To set up an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. Incentives will be given to donors as well as students that refer donors to the drive. For more information, please see the attached flyer. Please contact Mrs. Luis (luist@wesclin.org) if you have any questions.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BwfQwZ3TZhEiqkZwaGN1t5Z1uGq0Kz-M/view?usp=sharing
DARE Class:
Due to the snow days, beginning Monday, February 2, Officer Mora of the Trenton Police Department will be holding DARE classes with the 5th grade students. For 45 minutes each week for 10 weeks, the students will be given information on how to make healthy life decisions in order to avoid alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and conflicts. Students will have to complete an essay at the end of the program in order to participate in the graduation ceremony scheduled for later in the year. More information will be provided on the requirements and ceremony at a later date.
Snow Days/Remote Learning:
As winter weather approaches, we wanted to remind you of the Snow Day and Remote Learning Plan that was adopted for this school year. The first 3 emergency days will be used as traditional snow days. If three snow days are used, the next 5 emergency days will be used as Remote Learning days. During Remote Learning days, please remember the following:
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Complete the correct packet that was sent home in your Remote Learning folder earlier in the year. Turn this packet in when school returns to in-session learning. Students that do not complete the packet, will be counted absent for the Remote Learning day.
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If you cannot locate your Remote Learning packets, an electronic copy will be posted in your 5th Grade Snow Day Classroom.
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Teachers will be available live, online in the Google Meet link from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. It is not mandatory to join the video. However, if you have questions, feel free to log in. If you need assistance outside of the live video streaming hours, feel free to email the appropriate teacher during regular school hours.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of the teachers.
Glo Bingo:
The Wesclin Middle School Support Committee will be hosting its 2nd Annual Glo Bingo on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the New Baden American Legion with the doors opening at 6:00 pm and games beginning at 7:00. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets may be ordered by submitting a check to the Wesclin Middle School office or by visiting https://my.cheddarup.com/c/wms-support-committee-glo-bingo-copy/items.
Glo Bingo Silent Auction:
One of the features of the Glo Bingo will be the silent basket auction. Each grade level will be compiling baskets to place on the auction. This year the Fifth Grade will create baskets with the themes of “Coffee”, “Movie Night”, and “Shop Local.” If you would like to donate any items towards the baskets, please send them in and deliver the items to your homeroom teacher.
Some Ideas for the baskets could include:
“Coffee”:
-gift cards to coffee places
-flavored coffees
-mugs/disposable cups
-coffee mixers
“Movie Night”
- gift cards to movie places
-popcorn
-drinks
-candy
-DVDs
“Shop Local”
-gift cards to local places and businesses
-items from local places
We are also accepting cash donations to purchase items for the baskets.
TO MAKE SHOPPING EASIER, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON WISHLIST!!
Thank you in advance for your continued support and generosity.
50/50 Big Cash Raffle:
The Wesclin Support Committee is holding a 50/50 Big Cash Raffle in conjunction with their Glo Bingo to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Tickets were sent home with each student and may be purchased for $10 each or 3 for $20. You may pay by cash or venmo. Please return any purchased tickets to the office or your homeroom teacher. You do not need to be present to win. Additional tickets may be printed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKMvRH9tufer7td5pwIjGfNTclge52f4/view?usp=sharing
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! 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
Monday, February 2 - Wednesday, February 11: Candy Gram Sales
Tuesday, February 3: “Stand for the Silent” Assembly
Friday, February 6: Popcorn Sales
Friday, February 13: Teacher’s Institute, NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 16: President’s Day, NO SCHOOL
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: February 2-6
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: M5-W2: Living Green, The Good Garden
Skills Covered: elements of drama, retell, literary elements
Grammar Spotlight: commas with direct address and tag lines, review regular and irregular verbs
Spelling:M5-W2: adding -ed or -ing
Writing: narrative writing
Mrs. Garcia’s Reading:
Reading: This week we will read chapters 31-36 in “The Wild Robot.” Quiz on chapters 19-36 will be on Thursday ⅖ (rescheduled from snow days). Friday we will do a group discussion of our chapters so far along with a LitARTure craft.
Writing: Fix it sentences; we will begin digging into narrative writing by discussing setting.
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Lesson 3-1 Assessment Monday, February 2 (Note date change) (Lesson 3-1 Test Review); Introduce Lesson 3-2: Why Are Materials Different?; Modeling States of Matter; Lesson 3-2 Assessment Thursday, February 12 (Lesson 3-2 Test Review)
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Brocaille: Next week, we will continue in Unit 3 on More with Decimals and Fractions, completing Lesson 18 on Fractions as Division and also beginning Lesson 19 on Understanding Multiplication by a Fraction. Students will complete their My Path lessons in class.
Mrs. Garcia: We will continue our multi digit multiplication, working on 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication (Tic Tac Zero strategy with the standard way).
Social Studies
Mrs. Ross: Lesson 13: The American Revolution
Test Thursday, February 12