WMS Friday Forecast

At Wredling, our goal is for all students to be respectful, make responsible choices, and stay safe. To achieve this, we recognize that we all need to do better—students, staff, and families alike. Each week, our lessons address behaviors we are seeing in school and provide opportunities to reflect, learn, and grow. These lessons are not about shaming, but about building understanding and strengthening our community. As James Baldwin reminds us, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

One area that we must face together is language. We are hearing and seeing an increase in students using inappropriate and harmful words with one another. Let us be very clear: racial slurs and hate speech have no place in our school culture. It is neither “cool” nor acceptable for students to use this language toward any student or staff member—regardless of whether they are friends or not. These words hurt, divide, and do not reflect the values we hold as a Wredling community. Our expectation is simple: this language has no place at Wredling.

We know it is much harder to harbor anger or hate toward someone once you truly get to know them. That’s why we want to invite ongoing conversations about the challenges our students face: How do we address situations where we feel someone has been wronged? How do we advocate for ourselves and for others? How do we set healthy boundaries? These are not easy questions, but they are important ones.

We ask for your partnership in reinforcing these expectations and encouraging your student to engage in these conversations at home and at school. Together, we can help our RedHawks practice kindness, respect, and responsibility so that every student feels safe, valued, and supported.

Proud to be a RedHawk,

Conference sign-ups are now available through HAC (Home Access Center). Please see the information below for details on how to register. Conferences are a valuable opportunity to connect with teachers and receive a focused update on your student’s progress. While we recognize that schedules can be demanding, we kindly ask that families use these conference times for progress updates rather than requesting written summaries outside of the scheduled meetings. This helps us honor the time set aside for families while allowing teachers to remain fully present for their students during the school day.

If you are in need of a translator for conferences - please remember to indicate that when you sign up!

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with our families!

Sign up for Parent-Teacher conferences opened this morning at 8:00 a.m. and will close October 6th at midnight. Conferences will be held with individual teachers. All conferences will be held in person or online through zoom/google meets. Each conference will be eight minutes long with a four minute transition period.

1. Login to your HAC (HOME ACCESS CENTER) Account
2. Click on the link for "Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduler"
3. Be sure to ONLY choose Q1 (first quarter) teachers!

• One important reminder: middle school conferences look a little different than what many of you may remember from elementary school. With each teacher working with (on average) 100–125 students, it’s simply not realistic (or necessary!) for every family to have a conference. Unlike elementary school, a conference is not an automatic obligation or expectation for all parents.
• If you wish to visit the explore teachers, please sign-up to visit your child’s first quarter explore teachers only. The other teachers would not have information to share with you at this time.
• You can sign-up for a conference with a teacher only one time. Our student services team (counselors, social workers, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, etc.) will be available for conferences, as well.
• In some cases, a teacher may contact you in advance to set-up a conference time. That means we want to guarantee you a time to meet with your child’s teachers.
• When you sign-up, try to sign-up for all conferences in a row. In other words, do not schedule gap times in the middle or you will be waiting around for a long time.
• We would like you to have your RedHawk student with you during conferences. It is important that they hear what you hear. They are of the age when they are mature and responsible enough to be part of the conversation.

At Wredling, the health and well-being of our students and staff are top priorities. We want to remind everyone that many individuals in our school community suffer from allergies and asthma. For these individuals, strong scents such as perfume, cologne, and scented body sprays can be serious triggers, potentially leading to asthma attacks or allergic reactions.

To help maintain a safe and healthy environment for all, we are asking students to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne at school. When students practice good hygiene—such as showering regularly and using deodorant—there is no need for added fragrances during the school day.

We encourage you to have a conversation with your RedHawk(s) about this policy and the importance of being considerate of others’ health needs. It may also be a good time to discuss the concept of "less is more" especially when it comes to fragrances.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep Wredling a safe and welcoming place for everyone!

Please remind your students to use their lockers (both hall & PE) locked consistently. Keeping personal items secure is part of being responsible and helps maintain a safe, respectful school environment.

Be on the lookout for an email from your child’s team leader today. Information included will highlight the upcoming Outdoor Education field trips!

What is Outdoor Education?

Outdoor education is a day trip that sixth grade teams take to help foster friendships between peers and teachers. It focuses on leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, empathy, plus so much more! Outdoor education is a traditional trip that has taken place in the district for over 30 years! Most students mark this trip as one of the major highlights of their middle school experiences!

We have noticed an increase in students arriving at school without a fully charged Chromebook. This creates interruptions during class, missed instruction, and prevents students from being fully prepared to engage in their learning.

While the LRC does have a small number of battery packs available for checkout, these are intended only for occasional use. They should not become a regular solution or habit. A fully charged Chromebook each morning is an important part of being ready for school, no different than coming with notebooks, supplies, and homework.

To help reinforce this at home, you may want to ask your student:

• Did you plug in your Chromebook before bed last night?
  

• Do you have a routine to make sure your device is charged each day?
  

• What happens in class if your Chromebook runs out of battery?

• How many battery packs have you checked out so far this school year from the LRC?
  

We appreciate your partnership in helping our Redhawks build responsible habits that support their success in the classroom.

A big thank-you to the PTO for hosting ColorPalooza on Tuesday! Our students participated safely and enthusiastically, making it our highest turnout in five years. It was wonderful to see our RedHawks enjoying themselves and celebrating school spirit together.

Thank you PTO mom, Jennifer Heim for the fantastic picture!

We have a unique opportunity quickly approaching for our students who need a little extra time and support in completing their work as the close of the 1st quarter approaches. Next Saturday, October 4 students with missing assignments will be invited to attend Saturday school at Wredling from 8 - 10 a.m. The goal is to provide a structured environment with adult support to help students be accountable and get caught up. You will be receiving subsequent emails if your child is identified as needing to attend. Thank you for your continued support in prioritizing your child’s learning!

Our PTO Staff Appreciation Committee is hard at work planning events to spoil our RedHawk staff this year. The first opportunity is coming up quickly! Click the image below for the Target Wish List to support our Parent-Teacher organization. You are welcome to have items delivered to Wredling's main office.

We’ve teamed up with 1st Place Spiritwear to bring you a ton of fun and stylish ways to show off your RedHawk pride! From t-shirts to hoodies (and everything in between), there’s something for everyone in the family.

🛍️ The Wredling webstore is open NOW — order online, check out, and your gear ships straight to your doorstep. Easy peasy!

💥 Plus, every purchase gives back to Wredling — so you get awesome spiritwear and help the school. Total win-win!

Keep an eye out — new designs and products will drop throughout the year!

Our 6th-grade Exploring College & Careers class is seeking community members to visit and share about their career journey: what a “day in the life” looks like, what education or training is required, etc. If you are interested in volunteering as a guest speaker at either Thompson Middle School or Wredling Middle School, please complete this Google Form. We would love for our students to hear your story!

Any 8th grade boy interested in trying out for the basketball team will need to come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 30th in the 150's pod during their tutorial. At that meeting, you will receive all necessary information about tryouts. Please see Mr. Foulkes in room 153 if you have any questions.

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.

Current Recipients Presented By:

We are pleased to announce the Anderson Book Fair is coming to Wredling Middle School from October 1-9!

• Oct. 1st 7:30-2:00

• Oct. 2nd - 7th 7:30-3:00

• Oct. 8th 7:30-2:00

• Oct. 9th 8:15 AM - 8:00 PM (during Parent/Teacher Conferences)

Our Anderson Book Fair will have a wonderful selection of engaging books for every reading level. Please consider signing up as a volunteer to help our fair run smoothly. SIGN UP HERE to volunteer!

- Team Day

- Color Palooza

- Fall Sports

Our yearbook is an OPTIONAL add-on purchase. We have sold out of yearbooks the previous few school years because we only order a small number of extra ones. Order your yearbook now to avoid disappointment later! The yearbook is available to order in the D303 Webstore. Search Wredling then scroll down to locate the yearbook.

We still have 34 Families that have not completed the 2025-2026 Annual Update Form when registering their student for this current school year. Your student may be one of them.

If you are unsure that you have completed this form, please contact Lucy Johnson at 331-228-5129 or lucy.johnson@d303.org

The form can be found by clicking THIS LINK. Click the red box "Annual Student Registration Update Form" and log in with your HAC credentials. BE SURE TO CLICK SUBMIT WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE FORM. If you have more than one student, you can toggle between your students at the upper right side of the form.

There is a LOT going on at Wredling! We have many opportunities for our students to get involved at Wredling. Here's where you can stay informed on what is happening with our RedHawks! Encourage your student to join a club or activity. There's a great variety to choose from!

If your student requires any medication during school the school day, we will need updated orders for any medication, inhaler, or epinephrine.

Students entering 6th grade must submit evidence of a State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form . 6th graders are required to have one dose of the Tdap vaccine and one dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) on or after their 11th birthday. Also, students entering the 6th grade must submit evidence of a dental examination completed within 18 months prior to May 15th of that school year.

If your student is entering an Illinois school for the first time, evidence of a physical examination and a complete record of immunizations must be submitted within 30 days of their first day of school.

We will need evidence of the physical and immunizations, or proof of an appointment by October 1, 2025. Our email is Wms-Nurses@d303.org. Our fax number is 331-228-3707. If this number does not work, fax your paperwork to the main office at 331-228-3701.

If your student is entering an Illinois school for the first time, evidence of a physical examination and a complete record of immunizations must be submitted within 30 days from their first day of school.

St. Charles North is excited to host this Friday’s big DuKane Conference football game against Batavia! This week we’re GOING GOLD in support of Cal’s Angels.

• Sophomore game: 4:30 p.m.

• Varsity game: 7:00 p.m.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans, please review these important reminders:

• Gates open at 3:45 p.m.

• Tailgating is not permitted.

• Backpacks, bags, or outside food and drinks are not allowed. Small bags up to 8" x 6" are permitted and subject to search.

• Students younger than high school age must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

• No re-entry into the stadium.

• The following are strictly prohibited: profanity, taunting (including racial or discriminatory remarks), throwing objects, or using items that block the view of others.

• Linked here are Game Day Reminders & our Parking Map

Ticket Information (available at the gate or via GoFan). Buy a Booster Pass and skip the lines for all SCN Home Games!

• General Admission – $5.00

• Students & Seniors 65+ – $2.00

• Visiting Students (with school ID) – $2.00

• D303 Middle/High School Students & Staff (with ID) – FREE

If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 331-228-6258.

We look forward to seeing you Friday night as we come together to cheer on our North Stars!

We’re on a mission to collect one million pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities, and we can’t do it without YOU (and your grandparents, cousins, neighbors, and carpool crew)!

Those tiny aluminum tabs from soda cans, soup lids, or sparkling water may seem small—but when we collect them together, they add up to real support for families with seriously ill children.

Here’s how to pitch in:

• Save your pop tabs at home—and ask your grandparents, cousins, friends, and neighbors to do the same!

• Bring them to school all year long.

• Every tab brings us closer to our 1,000,000-tab goal!

Let's pull together and make a difference!

This year SCE Cross Country will be hosting a Race Under the Lights for all students who feed into East HS. If your student is interested, please fill out this google form.

#WredlingLearns

Website: wredling.d303.org
Location: 1200 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WredlingMiddleSchoolD303
Twitter: @WredlingD303