CIS Weekly Updates

The Wall That Heals is coming to Wadsworth this week! On Tuesday, students will watch the Wall That Heals truck parade through Wadsworth on its way to the Blue Tip Park. Lucky for us, the truck will drive right past our school, and we will be watching along Grizzly Way and School Drive.

On Friday, students will get to go see the Wall That Heals! 5th grade will go in the morning, and 6th grade will go in the afternoon. Students will be bused down to Blue Tip Park. Permission slips are coming home and need to be returned by Thursday!

STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR RED, WHITE, & BLUE ON FRIDAY!

The Wizard of OZ

Greetings from the Middle School Choir Room!

This is just a reminder that if your 6th grade student is interested in auditioning for the middle school's fall musical The Wizard of Oz, they will need to join the Google Classroom for all the information as well as to submit an audition video: yuews7vq

These videos will be due on Tuesday, August 25th by 2:45pm. Late videos will not be accepted.If you have questions, please email Mrs. Quallich at squallich@wadsworthschools.org or Miss Mangano at amangano@wadsworthschools.org

Our district uses Progress Book for grades, report cards, assignments and more. Parents and students can download the ProgressBook Mobile App for easy access to their information. Use the link to learn more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8WtHQKAe4w

Wadsworth City Schools uses ParentSquare for communication from all levels including Administration, School, Classroom, Extracurricular Activities, etc. You can download the ParentSquare app on your mobile device to receive communication as well.

W.I.S. Families,

We benefit from the Weekenders Program, which is supplied by Feeding Medina County. The purpose of the program is to provide a bag of food to support a student and family over the weekend and to help ease the food budget for a family that is struggling financially. The program is for any student who receives free/reduced lunches or who are experiencing financial difficulties. You do not have to prove financial need to participate in this program.

If you participate, your student will pick up a white plastic bag of food at the end of the school day on Thursdays.

If you are interested in this program, you can send an email to me. It's as easy as that! If you have already submitted a paper copy, you are all set for the program.

Thank you,

Lindsay Rohrbach

W.I.S. School Counselor

(330) 335-1480 ex. 43213

We’re a group of parents, caregivers, and staff who work together to support our students and school. Throughout the year, the PTO helps organize and support events and activities such as family events, the Book Fair, Career Day, staff appreciation, spirit activities, fundraisers, and more. Whether you can volunteer at an event, help behind the scenes, attend a meeting, or simply become a member, there’s a place for everyone!

Join the PTO! Membership is FREE, and joining is a great way to stay connected to what’s happening at WIS and support the work of the PTO. You can join even if you aren’t able to volunteer regularly. Join the WIS PTO today!

Save the Dates

PTO meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. at WIS. We’d love to see you at a meeting, whether you’re a longtime PTO volunteer or joining us for the first time!

• September 11
• October 9
• November 13
• December 11
• January 8
• February 12
• March 12
• April 9
• May 14

Have questions or want to get involved? Visit the WIS PTO webpage to learn more about membership, volunteer opportunities, meetings, and upcoming activities. We hope you'll join us for a great year!

WIS PTO INFORMATION:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/405322726781508

Membership Form: https://forms.gle/A3JjcuzgS7QwDYDN6

Website: https://wis.wadsworthschools.org/volunteer

Contact: wadsworthintermediateschoolpto@gmail.com

You can help! Throughout the year we collect food items listed below and send bags home over the weekend for students in need. Please consider helping in this way because our students and families really appreciate the extra food over the weekends.

We are so grateful you are a part of the school community this year. One of the aims at our school is to equip young people for all the realities of today’s world. With that in mind, we have partnered with CharacterStrong - an organization that provides training for educators and social & emotional learning curriculum for students. Their work will focus on 3 main outcomes: increasing a sense of belonging for all students, improving skills that support student well-being, and deepening student engagement in their academics, in their school, and in their community.

This curriculum was created to support school communities as they engage in the work of preparing young people to thrive in the 21st century. The research supports the effectiveness of social & emotional learning in schools to increase student’s academic success and college & career readiness. The lessons focus on developing skills and mindsets around building positive habits, understanding our emotions, and increasing empathy for people and communities who have lived different lives than us. The curriculum helps students think about things they want to improve in their school, their relationships, and their world and then provides tools for them to work individually and in teams to close the gaps they’ve identified.

One of the key parts of nearly every lesson is the “CharacterDare” for students. These are invitations near the end of most lessons to put the content that they are learning into action in the real world. If you ever want to play an active role in the CharacterStrong curricula, simply ask your student about the most recent CharacterDare. Maybe they’ll invite you to try one yourself! To learn more about CharacterStrong, check out characterstrong.com to discover other resources for students and families.

Below is a calendar that shows our five-day rotation for encores. Students should know what encore (PE, Music/Band, Technology, Art, or Library) they have each day, so this calendar is to help families plan.

Monday, August 24 - Day 3

Tuesday, August 25- Day 4

Wednesday, August 26 - Day 5

Thursday, August 27 - Day 1

Friday, August 28 - Day 2

Monday, September 7 - No School, Labor Day

Thursday, September 10 - PTO Meeting, 9:30am

Friday, September 11- WIS PICTURE DAY

September 11 - 21 - WIS Read-a-Thon

Friday, September 18- NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day

Monday, September 22 - LAST DAY TO PURCHASE CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE

Thursday, October 8 - NO SCHOOL - PreK- 6 grade, Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 9 - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, October 15 - PTO Meeting, 9:30am

**REMINDER- Mr. Cobb must approve all vacations AHEAD OF TIME. Please send him an email requesting excused absences. bcobb@wadsworthschools.org

Email: bcobb@wadsworthschools.org
Website: https://wis.wadsworthschools.org/

Location: Wadsworth Intermediate School, Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH, USA
Phone: 330-335-1480
Instagram: wisrocks