WIS Counseling Corner

• Monday November, 10 - Reading
• Wednesday November, 12 - Writing
• Thursday November, 13 - Math

• Thursday November, 20 - Wall High School Transition Meeting (8th grade families only)
• Tuesday November, 25 - 7th Grade Parent Meeting - Transition Information

• November 6-7 - School Closed - NJEA Teacher's Convention
• November 26 - Early Dismissal for Staff and Students
• November 27-28 - School Closed - Thanksgiving

On half days when no lunch is served, order your student a warm, delicious soft Philly Pretzel. Pre-ordered pretzels will be distributed during the student's lunch periods on 11/26 and 12/23. Net proceeds go directly to supporting our school community.

‼️All orders must be pre-ordered & pre-paid by 11/17 & 12/15 respectively. No pretzels will be sold after these dates or the day of 11/26 & 12/23. Save time by ordering for both days at once!

Pretzel Order Form

💵 Exact cash or check only

✏️ If you are ordering for two or more students, please complete one form per child.

Thank you for your support 😊

This month's theme for our Wellness Wednesday activities is Passion First.

Students will be exploring their strengths and how to use them for making a positive impact on their community.

WIS students will also be asked to reflect on core values as well as develop self-acceptance and self-confidence this month - there is power in being yourself!

We cannot believe how fast the first marking period flew by! The official last day of the marking period is on Wednesday November 5th. Below is the breakdown for grading at WIS. There have been some changes to the letter grade equivelant. Please also take note of the Honor Roll requirements!

A 90-100 Excellent

B 80-89 Good

C 70-79 Average

D 60-69 Below Average

F 0-59 Failure

I Incomplete (work must be completed in 10 school days)

MX Medically Excused

Honor Roll Requirements

● High Honor Roll = Grade average not less than a 93 and have no grade lower than a 90 in all subjects in that marking period

● Honor Roll = all students who have a grade average of 87 or better in all subjects, excluding those students named to the high honor roll in that marking period

● A student who has been given a grade of incomplete in any subject will be ineligible for an honor roll in that marking period

● A student who has dropped a course after the mid-point of the marking period will be ineligible for an honor roll in that marking period

• Connect with nature! As the season is changing, it may feel easier to stay inside and on the couch. Take a mindful walk through your neighborhood or on a trail. Take in the colors of the changing trees, and walk into relaxation!
• Fall family activities. Visit a pumpkin patch, take a hayride, or go apple picking with people you care about! Not only will you be enjoying the outdoors, but you can also be starting new traditions.
• Give back to others - volunteer! Focusing on supporting others and paying it forward, can take the pressure off personal stressors. Try volunteering at an animal shelter, food bank, or even with younger children to share your strengths!
• Find a new hobby or pick up a good book or show! There will be days that getting outside for some fresh air may not be possible. Sometimes finding a new hobby or starting something new indoors can revitalize yourself for the winter.
• Practice gratitude - year round! Practicing gratitude can be as simple as starting or ending your day with thinking of something good that happened in your day. This can help shift your mindset to be positive and overall happieness.