Working...
Updates and Events for the week of November 24 - December 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)
Miles of Smiles:
If you are interested in a no-cost dental check-up which may include cleaning, fluoride varnish application, and sealant application, please fill out the form that was sent home for the Miles of Smiles program. You may also fill out the form online by using the QR code on the form. Information on appointment dates will be sent home at a later date.
Thank a Farmer:
The St. Louis Dairy Council wants to remind everyone to be thankful for the farmers who help put food on our tables. You can take part by entering the“Thank A Farmer” contest! Submit a letter, photo, or short video thanking our Adopt-A-Calf farmer, Farmer Henrichs from St. Rose, IL. Email your entry to info@stldairycouncil.org by November 26th for a chance to win a dairy cool prize pack! Have fun, and they can’t wait to see your entries!
Popcorn Fridays:
Popcorn Fridays are back!
On select Fridays throughout the school year, we ask volunteers (usually 2 parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc) to take time out of their day to pop popcorn and sell it to the 4th and 5th grade students during their lunch recess. Money raised from popcorn sales goes towards quarter rewards, end of the year rewards, extra supplies for the classrooms, and any other extras that are needed throughout the year. Popcorn is $1.00 per bag. The students look forward to it and enjoy seeing people they know helping at the school. Below is the link to sign-up to be a volunteer. If you are popping popcorn, please arrive around 10:30 to make sure you have plenty of time to pop prior to the first wave of students coming at lunch. You can expect to be done around 12:45.
Without volunteers, special treats like this cannot take place. We appreciate the help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C49A5AD2DA0F49-60265088-popcorn
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 Contest:
Anyone interested in designing this year’s yearbook cover should see Mrs. Lauderdale in room 115 for the rules and paper. This is a schoolwide (4th-8th) competition. The winning cover art will be the cover of our yearbook!! All cover art is due December 4th.
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. The next 5th Grade Candy Cart sales will be Thursday, December 11.
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
Wednesday, November 26-Friday, November 28: Thanksgiving Break; NO SCHOOL
Monday, December 8: 4th-5th Grade Winter Program, 7:00
Friday, December 12: SIP Day, 11:45 Dismissal
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: November 24-December 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: M3-W3: Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms, M4-W1: Explore the Wild West!
Skills Covered: text structure, synthesize, central idea, text structure
Grammar Spotlight: quotations, interjections and dialogue, review complex sentences
Spelling: M3-W3: VCCV words, M4-W1: VCV words
Mrs. Garcia’s Reading:
Reading: on 11/24, we will do Thanksgiving related activities in class. When we return from break we will continue reading Sarah Plain and Tall, chapters 5&6; vocab quiz on 12/5
Spelling Practice: Spelling words & homework; quiz 12/5
Writing: Fix it sentences, using complete answers when answering questions by restating the questions.
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Lesson 2-4: How Do Farming and Industry Affect Earth’s Systems?; Mining Investigation; Lesson 2-4 Assessment Tuesday, December 9 (Practice Test Link)
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Brocaille: During the next couple of weeks, we will finish Lesson 12 on Adding Fractions and begin Lesson 13 on Subtracting Fractions. Students will also be doing their Winter Benchmark Testing on December 3-5. We are hoping the students will improve from their Fall score on their Math Diagnostic. Students that increase their scores or test at a high enough level will earn a reward in January! Please remind your students to work hard on their Diagnostic! There will be a Unit 2 Test coming up on Friday, December 19th.
Mrs. Garcia: Addition and subtraction word problems and I-Ready diagnostic will be the week of 12/1. Students that increase their scores or test at a high enough level will earn a reward in January! Please remind your students to work hard on their Diagnostic!
Social Studies
Mrs. Ross: Lesson 9: Life in Colonial Williamsburg (no assessment)
Begin Lesson 10: Tensions Grow Between the Colonies and Britain
Lesson 10 Assessment: Wednesday, December 17