WMS Friday Forecast

To account for the semester-long course situated within the middle school gradebook, teachers have transferred grades until quarter 2 as a “Quarter 1 score” within each category in their gradebooks. They’ve also added a new category to align with the expectations of their final exams that will take place during this quarter - this will account for 15-20% of the semester-long grade. This does not impact students' grades that have already been input - this will simply allow the grading to be reflective of the entire semester instead of only a quarter. If you have questions specific to a teachers’ class, please contact them directly.

• Was there anything you heard that surprised you or made you think differently about being online?

• What do you think was the most important message the judges wanted students to understand?

• Did anything make you think about a situation you or a friend might encounter?

One particularly powerful question to end with is: “If something happened online that you were embarrassed or afraid to tell me about, what could I do to make it easier for you to come to me?”

Through curiosity and kindness, we can make our D303 community a better place.

Francesca Favero

Principal, Wredling Middle School

Next Friday, October 30th we will be hosting our 7th grade Social after school. Students are invited to come afterschool, hang out with friends, engage in some fun activities and eat some snacks. No need to sign up - just invite your friends and show up. Students are expected to be picked up at 4:30 p.m.

We could use some donations of water and snacks for the 7th grade social next Friday!

Parents - please click here (or the "help" image below) to sign up to volunteer and help out or donate snacks and water. Thank you & have a great weekend!

Most weeks we will be handing out some RedHawk Pride Awards. Below is the list of our RedHawk Pride Award recipients which will be in Monday's announcements. Recipients can pick up their award in the Wredling Main Office on Monday during their Tutorial.

This award is given by our teachers for a variety of reasons, from following our Guidelines for Success to Academic Achievement and Growth. We are proud of our RedHawks who work hard every day!

This Weeks' Recipients Presented By:

Future high school families: You are invited to the Compass Academy Fall Festival (Open House & Student Showcase) Wednesday, November 4th, from 4-7 pm. If you've ever been curious about what learning looks like at Compass, this is your chance to drop in, see student work on display, and explore our learning spaces during this fun, family-friendly event. For more information, check out the attached flyer.

Compass Academy is an D303 CHOICE high school program at the Haines Center. Key features of the Academy include flexible scheduling, project-based learning, interdisciplinary courses, competency-based education, and more. Any District 303 student entering grades 9-12 is eligible to enroll at the Academy. From the Compass webpage: "Choosing Compass is a student-driven decision, reflecting our belief that students are most successful when they take ownership of their educational journey."

We have arranged for Maddie's Mittens to come to Wredling Middle School! This is an organization that brings winter clothing items such as pants, hats, gloves, scarves, jackets, and boots for families to choose from. No registration is required and it is first come first serve for families. They have clothing items for everyone, infants to adults! They will be at the front of the school from 4:30-6:30pm Monday November 16th. We hope you can join us!

¡Hemos organizado la visita de Maddie's Mittens a la Escuela Secundaria Wredling! Esta organización ofrece ropa de invierno, como pantalones, gorros, guantes, bufandas, chaquetas y botas, para que las familias elijan. No es necesario registrarse y la entrega se realizará por orden de llegada. ¡Tienen ropa para todas las edades, desde bebés hasta adultos! Estarán en la entrada de la escuela de 4:30 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. el lunes 16 de noviembre. ¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!

"Step into a tale as old as time! Join us at one of our live performances of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Fall in love all over again with Lumière, Mrs. Potts, Belle, and the Beast as they bring this classic story to life right before your eyes."

Tickets are $7.00 at the door. Shows are as follows:
Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM***
Friday, October 23rd at 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 24th at 2:OO and 7:00PM!***

***Students must be accompanied by an adult for the shows on 10/22 & 10/24

Our yearly D303 United Special Olympics spirit wear sale is going on NOW through Sunday, October 25th!

Here's the link for all fans to purchase their favorites and for families to purchase items for their athletes, other than the free t-shirt the team provides all athletes, unified partners, and coaches https://303unitedfall26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The store includes our royal blue shirt items for all our traditional sports (soccer, track, bowling, basketball skills), PLUS, our new navy "Play Unified" Thunder Hawk shirt items for our unified sports (unified doubles bowling, unified basketball team).

Get your gear today to support our D303 United teams!

The Cheer Team is now selling Butter Braid Pastries. This is our only fund raiser of the year. Contact Coach Shelly Nelson (shelly.nelson@d303.org) for details. These are great desserts for the upcoming Holidays. Plan to order some to have in your freezer!

CLICK HERE to access the online order link!

We are proud to partner with Big Hearts of Fox Valley for their 2026 Holiday Collection Drive! 💗Help us fill our box with NEW, unwrapped toys and gifts for local children and teens. Donations will help provide personalized holiday gifts to D303 children whose families are experiencing financial hardship. Please drop off your donation of new toys and gifts in the collection box now until November 11! 🎁

This weekend, save $5 off all tees and grab some new gear for the school year. SHOP HERE: https://1stplace.sale/32668

🔥It's never too early to start your holiday shopping!

Join us to learn more about the referendum on the November 3 ballot. Discover details on proposed district-wide facility projects, ask questions, and take a building tour (available at select locations).

Acompáñanos para obtener más información sobre el referéndum que se votará el 3 de noviembre. Descubre detalles sobre los proyectos de infraestructura propuestos para todo el distrito, haz preguntas y realiza una visita guiada a los edificios (disponible en ubicaciones seleccionadas).

Both high schools welcome our middle schoolers attendance at their games provided they adhere to the following expectations:

1. All middle school students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
2. They must present their school ID to enter
3. They are not allowed to congregate in front of the concession stands
4. They are not allowed under the bleachers
5. St. Charles EAST additional expectation: If they are playing ball, they must be in the corner of the stadium on the scoreboard side nearest to Kirk Rd.

Grades 2 – 9

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

Written to flow seamlessly between land and sea, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. provides plenty of opportunities to bring these locations to life through creative movement and configurations. The fantasy of being underwater means your entire cast and crew can let their imaginations run wild.

Pearl Cast: Friday, November 20 & Sunday, November 22
Coral Cast: Saturday, November 21

Rating: G

The Gingerbread Contest & Display on Sunday, December 6th!

This festive event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and we’d love for Wredling students, families, and staff to get involved! Wild Rose Elementary already registered their Student Council and their Kindness Club - it would be great to have more schools represented! There are multiple ways to join in the fun:

• Create your own gingerbread masterpiece — solo, as a family, or with a group! All ages and skill levels welcome. There will be prizes in multiple categories.

• Join us on December 6th. Stop by the event from 11am – 3pm to enjoy music & treats, and vote for your favorite gingerbread house.

• Admission is FREE!