WMS Friday* Forecast

Can’t wait to see you all at conferences over the next two days! It’s always a great chance to connect and celebrate your students’ growth. While you’re here, be sure to swing by the Book Fair in the LRC—it’s the perfect place to stock up on new reads (and maybe sneak in a little nostalgia for your own school days 📚). And don’t forget to check the Lost and Found—it’s overflowing with jackets, hoodies, and water bottles that are sure someone in your house is missing! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Proud to be a RedHawk,

We understand that morning drop-off can be challenging—especially during inclement weather. If you plan to wait with your student for a while, please consider parking along the track instead of in the main lot. This helps reduce congestion and ensures our staff have access to parking. Thanks for you help!

Students will have the opportunity to hear from Wredling's favorite author, Alan Gratz, on Wednesday, October 15! They will hear about his writing journey, ask questions, and get inspired to read and write more!

Order autographed copies of Alan Gratz’s newest book, War Games, as well as the new graphic novel edition of his award-winning novel, Refugee, through PushCoin by October 9. Families may purchase books in advance, and students will receive their signed copies on the day of the visit. Don’t miss this special opportunity!

Check out the trailer for the new book here: War Games

We are looking forward to this wonderful event and can’t wait to share the experience with our students!

Please note: we will be following an alternative bell schedule this day. It will be extremely difficult to pull students from 9:20-10:30. If you are planning to pick up your student during this time frame, please plan for it to take longer to get your student to the office.

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!

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!

The Cheerleaders are doing a ButterBraid fundraiser for Cheer. If you would like to support the team and enjoy some tasty treats please feel free to order at our Online Store. Contact Lucy Johnson at 331-228-5129 or lucy.johnson@d303.org with questions.

Mark Your Calendar!!! Our Annual Fundraiser for Living Well Cancer Resource Center will take plance on, October 29th at 7:00pm in the Wredling Middle School Main Gym, $5.00 (Adults & Students) Children (5 and under free). Come CHEER on your favorite cheer teams from Thompson, North, East and Wredling as well as TriCity Cheer and help a wonderful local organization!!

- 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.

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.

Join us for an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help parents navigate the growing challenges of anxiety and school avoidance. Led by Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions, these sessions will give parents tools to:

• Recognize anxiety in their child and understand its impact on learning and growth.

• Learn strategies to balance empathy and compassion with boundaries and expectations.

• Gain concrete tools to support positive school attendance and resilience.

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 8 • October 22 • November 12

This series is designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, offering tools and strategies that foster belonging, perseverance, and achievement. Together, we can create the support and consistency children need to thrive. Please note: An interpreter/translator will be available for families who need language support.

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.

D303 is supporting the St. Charles Public Library with their Community Cabinet Food Drive. Please bring your non-perishable donations to your student's school anytime October 14-31. Thank you for helping take care of our community!

#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