WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

October 4th Newsletter

Principals Message

Dear Wauwatosa Montessori School Community:

We look forward to seeing everyone at fall conferences next week Thursday, October 10th-Friday, October 11th! The purpose of the conference is to provide a dedicated time for family engagement and communication and for teachers to collaboratively work with parents and students to identify goals, update goal progress, and determine next steps for learning goals.

Schools that are successful in increasing student learning have staff that provides parents and students with frequent and ongoing communication regarding academic and social emotional learning goals. Research and practice show us that a process that engages parents and students in setting/monitoring/updating learning goals increases student learning. Thank you for your partnership!

Conference Guidelines:

Conferences are about 20 minutes each
In-person conferences are the recommended method

If a family needs a virtual option we will provide one. After signing up, parent(s) should email the teacher to share that a virtual conference is requested.
A phone conference can also be used

Goal is for 100% of parents/guardians to be present for conference

Book Fair Wednesday, October 9th-Friday, October 11th!

The book fair is on! We are hoping to have our Scholastic Book Fair set up the morning of Wednesday, October 9th and open for shop shortly after. The book fair will be open during fall conferences. Please stop by the book fair before or after your conference.

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Sign up here! Your volunteering times will be confirmed.

Virtue of October:

Courteous

Staff Members of the Week: Laura Dolkiewics and Courtney Brown.

Enjoy the gorgeous weather this weekend!

Melissa Pallin

Principal

Ms. Hollander giving a small group piano lesson

Junior Coaches of the Month for October are Winston and Preston from Ms. Susan's Upper Elementary Class / They will have an opportunity to demonstrate leadership on the playground by coaching games

Ms. Brennan giving a small group of students a Montessori art lesson to help them gain an understanding of the elements of art

New York Times Bestselling author Scott Reintgen visited our school to present to 4th-8th graders on Thursday, 10/3 / Books are still available for purchase from the office through Monday, 10/7

IMPORTANT DATES!

October 7th - Last day to order from AP, Inc.
October 10-11th - Parent/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
October 11th - Last day to select picture for yearbook
October 14th - Mid-Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
October 25th - Trunk or Treat - 6-7:30pm - Montessori Parking Lot
November 3rd - Fall Back - clocks back 1 hour
Just a heads up that the dates of our concerts have changed

Band/Orchestra/Choir is now December 16th from 2-3pm
General Music is now December 19th from 2-3pm

AP Inc Halloween Order Form - closes Monday, Oct. 7

Halloween order form!

These spooktacular new products will blow your head off! They're so terrifying you'll love them.

Please select the items and amounts that you would like to order. Select a pick up date and a certain time. We will send out confirmation emails for each order to double check what you've ordered.

On the day you will receive your order, please bring the correct amount of cash or a check made out for Wauwatosa Montessori School.

Come and order these delicious treats before Monday, October 7th.

Link to order form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQPTLpm08hqln1rNHcjY3VLfUGxJnx0PI0mNyPt8BNmvxCTg/viewform?usp=sf_link

PTSA CORNER

Trunk or Treat

This is our most popular family event of the year! Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the WMS parking lot. Students and some parents dress up in costumes and many families decorate their cars for this super fun evening. Please sign up HERE to decorate your car and hand out treats or help the PTSA plan the event!

Volunteers Still Needed

October 25 is our annual WMS Trunk or Treat. Students and some parents dress up in costumes and many families decorate their cars for this super fun evening. Please sign up HERE to decorate your car and hand out treats or help the PTSA with the event!

Corner Bakery

Our October restaurant fundraiser is Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 20% donated back. Online code: 659. Meet up with your friends or other school families!

Next PTSA meeting

Our next meeting is November 19, 7-8:30 PM, Room 30

A COUPLE OF REMINDERS - Please Review!

Attendance Request in Infinite Campus

Please take a moment to review this document explaining how to enter attendance into Infinite Campus. This is used for appts, sick, vac, etc. You can still call the attendance line but the new procedure is what the district would like you to use.

Infinite Campus Fee Payment

Use these directions to pay fees online in Infinite Campus. This is for ALL fees, not just lunch.
Mainly used for field trip payments.

DROPOFF / PICKUP MAP

Please review the map for a safe morning drop off and afternoon pickup. When pulling up to the school, please go forward to the next available spot; as to not keep cars waiting behind you. Thanks so much.

The WSD Parent University kicks off on October 8, 2024, with a session on Promoting Early Literacy Strategies. This session will raise awareness about early literacy and equip parents with resources and strategies to support their children's reading development. Topics include key pillars of reading development, creating a literacy-rich home environment, and activities to enhance reading skills. For questions, please contact Shawnda Holland at 414-773-1034 or hollanla@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us.

Time: 5-6 pm

Location: Fisher Conference Room B

WSD October RSVP form

Spanish Newsletter

Yearbook Ordering

The cost of the yearbook is $11
May 1st is the last day to order a yearbook.

ALLERGY GUIDELINES

Volunteer Process Update!

Montessori Staff Directory

I have had several people ask me for staff emails. This is the current list of the staff member / their role / phone extension / email. I hope this helps when communicating with staff.

District Updates For Families

October Lunch Menu

October Orchestra Lesson Schedule

October Band Lesson Schedule

D.E.I.A. Request Form

WISH LISTS / DONORS CHOICE

If you are able to help with classroom "wishes", please do so. Maybe ask employers to donate as well?

LE Amazon Wish List

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IBVQVVIVKKQO/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

LE Waseca Wish List

https://wasecabiomes.org/apps/giftregistry/wishlist/884407

UE2 Wish List

TPT class fund: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Emily-Brenner-83235?ownCampaign=&utm_campaign=ClassFundDashboard

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/FW79EVFAVO5Y?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Myers - AP Math - Amazon Wish List

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SB0K7TNED902?ref_=wl_share

Ms. D - AP

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MD068F0WYKWO?ref_=wl_share

Fresh Hot Popcorn

We will once again have the opportunity to order popcorn on Tuesday's. The price is $.75 per bag. Students order it on Tuesday morning and the Next Steps crew make the popcorn and deliver it same day. So yummy!

Hot Buttered Popcorn Order Form:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5VPzuINlkmSb0stoNhUmmsg6ZIXyxrI/edit