WMS Friday Forecast
November 6, 2026
Together, We Soar!
There is a lot that changes when students transition to middle school, and one of the biggest changes is the people they surround themselves with. At Wredling, we are fortunate to welcome students from nearly all of our district’s elementary schools. This creates a wonderful opportunity for students to meet new people, build new friendships, discover common interests, and, along the way, learn a little more about themselves.
One of our greatest priorities as a building is cultivating a strong sense of community and belonging. While this is a district core value, it is also something we genuinely strive for each and every day. Creating that sense of connection in a building our size doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentional opportunities, shared experiences, and a whole lot of teamwork! From socials and team days to one of our favorite sixth-grade traditions, Outdoor Education, we work hard to create experiences that bring our students together.
Outdoor Ed is truly something special. In just a short time, we watch students challenge themselves, demonstrate perseverance, practice communication, build teamwork, and discover strengths they may not have known they had. Perhaps even more exciting is watching their circles grow. Students arrive with a familiar friend or two and leave having learned new names, discovered shared interests, created inside jokes, and cheered on classmates they may not have known just a day earlier. These moments, both big and small, are what help turn a building full of students into a community.
For families who have experienced Outdoor Ed during your student's Wredling years, take a moment to reminisce with your student. Ask about their favorite memories, the people they connected with, and the moments that challenged them. Consider how much they have grown since that experience. It truly is one for the books!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our families who helped make this experience possible. Whether you made sure permission slips were returned, volunteered your time, donated snacks, or helped find a way for your student to participate, your partnership made a difference. These opportunities don't happen without the support of our families, and we are incredibly grateful for the ways you continue to show up for our students and our school.
Outdoor Ed is just one of the many experiences that make being part of the Wredling community so special. We are grateful for the opportunity to share these moments with your children, celebrate their growth, and help them build connections that will carry well beyond middle school.
Together, we soar! Proud to be a RedHawk!
PapaNicholas Fundraiser
This coming Monday, November 9th marks our “3rd Turn In” for the PapaNicholas and Write-a-Check fundraiser. This is our final weekend to sell & we really need everyone to participate in this fundraiser in order for it to be successful. Truly every little bit adds up! And there are still some great raffle prizes up for grabs!All proceeds are used to benefit our Wredling students & staff and help make Wredling a great place to be!
A couple of reminders:
Encourage your family/friends to order PapaNicholas online for home delivery at https://papacoffeefund.com/#find-fundraiser and put your items in your basket. When you are ready to checkout, simply put the name and team of your RedHawk (ex. Joe Smith 7-2) under the “Student Name” box and under “Organization” drag down to Wredling Middle School (the last name on the list).
You can also help WMS students by writing a check or making a donation through PushCoin! https://store.d303.org/#!/products/KSAO323IRH or send a check via our main office to the Wredling PTO.
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all who have already supported our fundraiser!
The PapaNicholas Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate Sale and our Write-a-Check Campaign is our primary fundraiser for the school year! We need your help to make this fundraiser successful!
PTO funds help provide:
Money for each team to support field trips
Supplies for Team Day activities
Wobbly chairs for students who need a little extra movement
PE and Music equipment
…and much more!
A Couple of ParentVue Hints:
As we have all been navigating ParentVue/Synergy we have noticed a couple of idiosyncrasies... Please take a moment to read the following information. Note that all attendance is updated by the end of the day. If you have any questions about an attendance entry after the day has passed, please call us.
1) Notifications of absences/tardies go out immediately when a teacher marks a student. Even if a student was marked absent by mistake, or has already been accounted for in a different location - for example in combined orchestra rehearsal. We do go through entries period by period to verify and update. By the time you call us, we have often already updated attendance.
2) Use ParentVue to notify us of student absences and be sure to include the absence reason. This is truly the most efficient way to notify us of an absence. You can even upload documents (Dr notes) in this system!
3) Use ParentVue to notify us of an early pickup. Please try to do this before 10:00 am so we have time to pull that information and set up a hall pass for your student.
4) ParentVue doesn't automatically default to school hours. We are seeing a lot of pickup notifications for outside of the school day. For example: We are notified the student will be picked up at 1:30 am (which marks your student out for the entire school day), when you are planning to pick up at 1:30 pm. Please add the am/pm as needed for accurate entries.
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:
Sahana Baskaran by Boehm
Sophie Chmielewski by Kiska
Cole Denzer by Whitaker
Mackenzie Eakins by Smith
Vinny Fabiano by Strach 8-4
Jackson Gallaway by Shelly Nelson
Cheyenne Gregorash by Smith
Kevin Hadley by Strach 8-4
Wesley Jahnke by Zurawski
Henry James by Boehm
Morgan Johnson by 7-4
Fiona Karrick by LeClaire
Sofia Mendoza by LeClaire
Mason Mohr by Jacobs
Caleb Moore by Kerby
Sagar Pandya by Gonzalez
Courtney Rotter by Gabel
Dinos Savas by Fraser
Talia Shadid by 7-4
Augustino Simoncelli by Shelly Nelson
Ollee Tocknell by 7-4
Numair Virani by 7-4
Nolan Young by Strach
Wred Feather
Extra, extra! 🗞️
Looking for a fun way to stay connected with what’s happening at Wredling Middle School? The Wred Feather brings you student-written stories on everything from school-wide events like Colorpalooza, to student takes on everyday debates, book reviews and more! Don't miss some exciting features, including coverage of D303 United Soccer (our district Special Olympics team), a recap of the Redhawks Football Season, and fun staff features like The Bears VS. The Packers: WMS Staff Weigh In.
👉 Explore the latest issue today: wmsredhawknews.org
WMS Outside Food Practice
We want to remind you about a few practices we follow to make Wredling run smoothly. Parents, please review these with your child.
During the school day:
No outside drinks (Starbucks, Dunkin’, energy drinks, etc..) should be brought in during the morning. Students are welcome, and encouraged, to bring water.
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
WMS Student Athletes:
You are welcome and encouraged to send them to school with a second lunch/snack. Their day can be long!
Parents are welcome to drop off a snack or small meal 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: smoothies 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 food from a delivery service (UberEats, DoorDash, etc.,) for student athletes.
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
Thank you for your help and cooperation.
Wredling Black Friday All November Long sale is officially live!
Grab something for your student, yourself, the whole family, or get a head start on holiday gifts. Everything ships right to your door! Thank you for showing your Wredling pride!
SHOP HERE: https://1stplace.sale/32668
Future North Starts Families
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Future Saints Families
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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!