WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Our second week of school was successful! We accomplished our fall screening tests and have a great idea of where to begin our instruction. Test results will be sent electronically to parents the week of Sept 22nd!

Please, for the safety of all of our students, adhere to our car line procedures. The biggest one that we are worried about is when adults stop their car in the carline and exit the car to help a child enter or exit. This completely stops the traffic flow and creates a safety concern for our students. If you need to help your child enter or exit the car, please park and walk up to the awning. Thank you for following our safety procedures.

Lastly, next Tuesday is our first PTSA Meeting of the year! ALL are welcome to attend, not just PTSA members. This is a great opportunity to hear more about what is going on inside the school, what events are coming up, and provide feedback or ask questions! You may join virtually or leave early if needed! Please enter through the Gym doors. There will be a rec monitor to let you in.

We hope to see you there! Tuesday, Sept 16th in room 30 from 7-8:30pm.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Elizabeth

Time Sensitive Permission Slips in Infinite Campus

This year, all field trip permission slips will be digital through Infinite Campus! We have several permission slips ready to go! All classrooms are going on field trips next week!! We have created directions to assist you to fill out these permission slips. Classroom teachers will notify you when they add new field trips. Please reach out to Elizabeth if you need support with this new process.

IC Permission Slip Directions

If you'd like one on one support, Elizabeth is happy to meet with parents before or after school, or offer a virtual session.

Recess Rules

As we start a fresh school year, we are focused on ensuring recess is a positive experience and is building sportsmanship skills. Our PE teacher, Mrs. A has supported our recess team with clear rules to common games at recess. If you'd like to reinforce these rules with your child, or review them for yourself, you may find them here. At times, we do rotate large group games to ensure there is adequate supervision. We're off to a great start!

NEW - School Google Calendar

In an effort to communicate better and support busy parents, we've created a shared Google calendar. This calendar includes no school days, PTSA events, large school events and more! We are working to update field trips as they pop up. For directons on how to access the calendar, please see here. If you have any questions or issues accessing the calendar, please reach out to Elizabeth.

Make Up Picture Day

If you would like your child to take a make up picture, please email Nora with your child's name and teacher. We will make sure they get their picture retaken!

Make Up Picture Day is October 10th!

Bake Sale by AP Students

Where: Under the awning

When: Friday the 19th at 3:20pm

Firefly Grove Park has free first-aid supplies for people who need it, and our bake sale will fundraise money for future first- aid materials.

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Physical Education with Mrs. A

In our first week of PE, we worked on both Physical Education standards and class expectations. In CH, LE and UE classes, our activities focused on locomotor skills (walking, running, galloping, skipping, shuffling), spatial awareness (moving in varying directions and stopping at targets), using equipment safely (scooters, Cheetoh tag variation) and playing fairly with others (RPS challenge warm-up, risk-taking strategy game). In AP classes, we considered the purpose of PE, through a brainstorm board activity and in group discussion but primarily during activity choices. We worked in various groupings to demonstrate current levels of collaboration, leadership and engagement in physical activity. This initial week establishes an important baseline for setting goals and making plans for the year!

BOB (Battle of the Books) Coach Needed

We are seeking a volunteer coach for our upcoming Battle of the Books season. BOB is open to any student in 4th-8th grade. What you'll do:

Organize student teams and adult team leaders

Run the final school battle (questions are written for you)

Celebrate a love of reading!

No experience necessary—just a passion for books. Our previous coach Sally Courtney is available to answer questions. For details, please contact the assistant school librarian, Jenice Carolan, carolaje@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us or see the Battle of the Book website https://sites.googlecom/wemta.org/battle/home

Join the PTSA or renew your membership

Click this link to renew your PTSA membership or join for the first time. We promise it's easy and affordable (only $10 per person, or $18 per family).

PTSA meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7-8:30 p.m.

Our first PTSA meeting of the year is Tuesday, September 16th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the AP Classroom (Room 30) at school. You can also join us online through a link that will be sent out on Sept 17th.

Dine, Donate, and Make a Difference

Our PTSA hosts a restaurant fundraiser on the 3rd week of each month. The day of the week changes each month to give families with nighttime commitments a chance to make it to at least one. These evenings are meant to foster a stronger school community after hours, see other WMS families and give you a night off from cooking, while giving money back to our school.

Come to Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (15795 W Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI)

Wednesday, September 17, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. This is our first restaurant fundraiser of the year! All you have to do is mention you're there for the fundraiser or use the online code (GPFUND25) for 20% of your order to be donated back to our PTSA.

IMPORTANT DATES!

September 16th - PTSA Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm
September 25th - Curriculum Night 4:00pm - 6:00pm
October 2nd and 3rd - No School for Students
October 10th - Make Up Picture Day
October 16th and 17th - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

September Band and Orchestra Schedule

September 2025 Band Schedule

September 2025 Orchestra Schedule

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.