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Updates and Events for the week of September 1 - 5, 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)
Back in the Swing of Things:
It is hard to believe that we have already wrapped up the first two and a half weeks of the school year. During this time, the students have been practicing the routines and procedures of the school day. Beginning Tuesday, September 2, all of the rules and policies will be enforced. One of those policies will be the 5th Grade strike policy. Any student receiving three strikes throughout the quarter will not be eligible for the quarter reward party at the end of each quarter. Strikes may be given for misbehavior, ignoring school rules, late homework, or accumulating three classroom tardies or warnings. If a student is issued a strike, the parents/guardians will be emailed. Should you have any questions regarding this or any other policy, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher(s). Thank you for your cooperation!
Picture Day:
Picture Day for Wesclin Middle School will be held Wednesday, September 3. All students will have their picture taken. To order, you may fill out the form that was sent home and return it with payment on picture day. You may also order online at http://inter-state.com/order using the code 0114QXA. There are a variety of styles to choose from and photo packages start at $22.
Spirit Wear Sale:
The WMS Support Committee is excited to announce our Fall Spirit Wear Sale – your chance to show your Warrior pride while supporting our amazing students and staff!
Shop the Sale:
Choose from a variety of shirts, hoodies, hats, and more – with exciting new designs and colors! Whether you're a student, parent, or proud supporter, there's something for everyone!
Sale Dates:
Now through September 2 at midnight – don’t wait!
Delivery Info:
Orders will be delivered to the school and sent home with students.
How to Order:
Visit our online store here: https://shop.avhinkandvinyl.com/wesclin_middle_school_sw/shop/home
All proceeds go directly toward supporting events, activities, and classroom needs at Wesclin Middle School. Every purchase helps make a difference!
Thank you for your continued support, and let’s show our Warrior spirit loud and proud!
Go Warriors!
Girls on the Run:
All fifth grade girls had an opportunity to meet with Mrs. Luis and Mrs. Brocaille to discuss the Girls on the Run program at our school. Girls on the Run will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:15 PM, starting September 9th and concluding on November 14th. The program will be coached by Mrs. Luis and Mrs. Brocaille. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to them. This is a fantastic program that helps transform girls’ lives by increasing their self-confidence, developing healthy relationships, and promoting a positive self-image. For additional information, please see the attached flyer. Please note that registration closes on September 1st.
Girls Basketball:
Any 5th or 6th Grade girl interested in playing basketball this fall should sign up in the office. More information will be sent home regarding the girls’ basketball season at a later date.
First Priority:
First Priority is up and running. It is held each Wednesday in Ms. Schaller’s Room-113. It starts at 7:30 in the morning and ends at 8:00. First Priority is open to all 4th - 8th graders. Please consider joining us for fun, friendship, fellowship, and a free donut!
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 Candy Cart sale is scheduled for Friday, September 26.
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 (no hats, please!). 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, September 1: Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 3: Picture Day
Friday, September 12: Teacher’s Institute, NO SCHOOL
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: September 1-5, 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: M1-W2: Winds of Hope, Wheelchair Sports: Hang Glider to Wheeler-Dealer, selection test 9/3. We begin M1-W3 on 9/5.
Skills Covered: monitor and clarity, text structure, central idea
Grammar Spotlight: types of sentences, verb review
Spelling: words with long A and long E, test on 9/3
Mrs. Garcia’s Reading:
Reading: “Animals Adapt” (nonfiction book) vocab quiz 9/5
Spelling Practice: (individual lists), daily activities & homework practice; test 9/5
Writing: end punctuation & commas
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Wrap-up & Review Lesson 1-1; Lesson 1-1 Assessment Wednesday, September 3 (We will work through the assessment together in-class); Preview Lesson 1-2: What Is the Role of Producers in an Ecosystem?
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Brocaille: Next week, we will continue Unit 1 - Whole Number Operations and Applications with Volume, Multiplication, and Division. We will continue Lesson 3 on Finding Volume Using Formulas.
Mrs. Garcia: Place Value-Value number forms
Social Studies
Mrs. Ross: Lesson 2: Native Americans and Their Land