WMS Friday Forecast
October 9, 2026
Dear RedHawk Families,
This week has given me an even greater appreciation for the opportunity we have to show up, be present, and be part of the Wredling community. From cheering on our students at championship athletic competitions to celebrating Walk, Ride, and Roll to School Day, hosting conference competitions, and welcoming families for parent-teacher conferences, our week has been full of opportunities to connect, celebrate, and support our students.
From one perspective, that might feel like A LOT (and it absolutely is!). But from another, it is what makes our Wredling community so incredibly special. We are a big school in a community that values education, and it shows. It shows in the pride you bring to supporting our students at athletic events, the time and thoughtfulness you invest in communicating with teachers during conferences, the generosity of those who contributed to our amazing PTO dinner, and the countless other ways you show up for our students, our staff, and one another.
So, thank you. Thank you for being present, for investing your time, and for recognizing that the work we do together matters.
As we reflect on these opportunities, I am reminded that Together, We Soar! is more than a phrase; it is a commitment to working together on behalf of our students. These middle school years are formative ones. Our students are learning who they are, how they fit into the world around them, and what they are capable of becoming. They need the adults in their lives to work together, to wrap around them with care and support, and to hold high expectations for their growth, choices, and potential.
One of the most powerful ways we can do this is by creating consistency between home and school. When students hear shared language, experience consistent expectations, and understand that the adults in their lives are working together, we strengthen the foundation they need to grow. This doesn't mean we always have to approach every situation in exactly the same way. It means we communicate, collaborate, and work toward the same goal: helping our students become the best versions of themselves.
I often think about the power of expecting the best in our students. When we communicate that we believe in their ability to rise to a challenge, make a better choice, learn from a mistake, or try again, we help them see those possibilities in themselves. High expectations and genuine care are not competing ideas; they belong together. Our students deserve adults who will celebrate their successes, support them through their struggles, and continue to believe in them even when the path forward isn't easy.
We have an incredible opportunity to make these years meaningful for our students, and we don't have to do it alone. Thank you for being part of this partnership, for showing up in big and small ways, and for helping make Wredling a place where our students feel supported, challenged, and valued.
Together, we soar—and our students are better for it.
We Need Dr. Notes / Appointment Verification Slips
RedHawk Pride Awards
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:
Nolan Adams by Vitkus and Churney
Dominick Barabicho by Rath and 7-3
Will Bongard by Guseman and 7-3
Patrick Butler by Springborn 6-4
Zoey Caraker by Breon
Charlotte Frey by Ryan and 7-3
Luke Gillman by 7-4
Mallory Grimm by Bach
Audrey Guerin by Szerlong
Nandita Gupta by Guseman and 7-3
Charlotte Hene by Olson 6-4
Brian Jimenez by Smith and 8-4
Breckin Johnson by Ryan and 7-3
Brayden Kaprinay by Kerby
Anna Lumpp by 7-4
Alena Manzo by Bozic
Tori Mata-Zavala by Rath and 7-3
Levi Munoz by 7-4
Luca Raphael by Ditsworth and Fender
M.J. Sabat by Ditsworth and Fender
Tyson Shead by Vitkus and Churney
Ashley Speciale by Strach
Emily Strahs by 7-4
Sophie William by Dunda
Ethan Zabiello by Boehm
Service Learning Supports Northern Illinois Food Bank
The Service Learning classes would like you to join in their First Quarter Food Drive to support our local food pantry, The Northern Illinois Food Bank. Donations of non-perishable food (unexpired please) can be made outside the Wredling main office during the October 8th and 9th conferences. Students can also bring any donations to Ms. McPeak in room 232 . Thanks in advance to our Wredling families, for any support you would like to provide!
Viewing Accurate Grades
⏰Don't forget - Synergy ParentVue is where accurate grades are communicated - not Schoology!
⏰Teachers will update grades weekly in Synergy. For you, this is viewable through ParentVue.
⏰This year we have moved to an A, B, C, D, F grading system without pluses or minuses, aligning our practices with the high school.
Contacting the Right Person Helps Everyone!
Who Should I Contact With My Concern?
Starting with the appropriate staff member helps concerns get resolved more efficiently.
Classroom: Teacher
Social-emotional: Counselor
Behavior or disciplinary: Dean
Academic: Assistant Principal
Team-wide: Team Leader
Not sure? Call the office & we'll help
Outside Food Practice
During the school day:
No outside drinks (Starbucks, Dunkin’, energy drinks, etc..) should be brought in during the morning. Students are welcome, and strongly encouraged, to bring water. We have bottle filling stations throughout the building for convenient refills.
Students will be directed to finish all non-water beverages before entering the building.
Parents are welcome to drop off lunch only for their own child - not a group.
Parent deliveries should be brought to the main office.
Food and beverages may only be provided for your individual student. Ex: a pizza cannot be purchased for a group of students.
Students are not permitted to use apps to have food delivered to the school.
The main office WILL NOT accept or sign for delivered lunches for students.
If there is an emergency situation and you need to send something for your student, please get in touch with the main office with details so they don't turn away the delivery driver. 331-228-3700
Boys Basketball Tryouts!
8th Grade Tryouts:
Tuesday, October 13th: 6:10 - 7:30 am
Thursday, October 15th: 3:00 - 4:45 pm
7th Grade Tryouts:
Tuesday, October 13th: 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14th: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. (early release day)
Thursday, October 15th: 3:00 - 4:45 p.m
WMS Wrestling
Come out and be a part of Wredling's Wrestling Team. First practice is this coming Tuesday, October 13th after school. Contact Coach Zentner (nathan.zentner@d303.org) with any questions.
Butter Braid Fund Raiser For Cheer
Starting Next Week, The Cheer Team will be 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!
Important information from the Health office
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, 2026. 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.
Medications
If your student requires any medication during school the school day, we will need updated orders for any medication, inhaler, or epinephrine
Welcome Back!
Dine Out to Donate - Buona 10/14
When: Wednesday, October 14th - ALL DAY!
Where: Buona St. Charles
2425 W Main Street, St. Charles
Buona will be donating 20% of sales to our Wredling PTO!
Show the flyer to the cashier at checkout. Not valid with online, app, or phone orders.
Attend our PTO Meetings
We are always looking for more parents to get involved. More hands make for lighter work and ALL our Wredling students benefit!
🍂30% OFF Wredling HOODIES & QUARTER ZIPS!
Hoodie season is here! 🍂Now through Sunday, save 30% OFF Hoodies & Quarter Zips from our Wredling Spirit Wear Store! Hoodies starting at just $32.89!
🔥Stay warm, show your school pride, and grab some new Wredling gear for the whole family! SHOP HERE: https://1stplace.sale/32668
D303 Referendum Information Nights
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).
Noches Informativas Sobre el Referéndum del D303
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).
Future North Starts Families
Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you. This information is updated as new information is shared with us.
Future Saints Families
Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you. This information is updated as new information is shared with us.
Middle School Student Expectations at High School Football Games
Both high schools welcome our middle schoolers attendance at their games provided they adhere to the following expectations:
- All middle school students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
- They must present their school ID to enter
- They are not allowed to congregate in front of the concession stands
- They are not allowed under the bleachers
- 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.
CTE Presents: THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
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
Random Acts Matter 3rd Annual Community Holiday Event:
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!