WMS Friday Forecast

Here are a few things to remember and think about for the next week…

1. Before the Dance #1- Behavior and Academics: We want to remind parents that based on academic effort and/or behavior, some students may lose the privilege of going to the 8th grade dance. But they also have the chance to earn it back. Please encourage your child to make smart decisions with their academics and behavior.
   

2. Before the Dance #2- Attendance: Just a reminder that students need to be at school all day on Friday to attend the dance. The only exception is documented medical appointments.
   

3. At the Dance: The dance is a lot of fun and it is a MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE! Which means it is not high school prom or homecoming. There should be no limos, kids can come dressed fancy or in jeans, and must be school appropriate.
   

4. Set High Expectations for Your 8th Grader: We are seeing some kids checking out for the year. Please remind your RedHawk to END STRONG! It helps when you sit down with them and remind them of your high expectations, too!

Thank you for your help and support!

Proud to be a RedHawk

Francesca Favero, Principal

Our 8th grade students will be participating in a service project to end the year culminating our RedHawk Wednesday lessons and as a way to give back and show how they are members of our community. Students will be participating in a variety of service projects from making bracelets for kids battling cancer, making toys for animals at the shelter, cleaning up our parks and engaging with our Senior Citizens among many other things.

We need your help in gathering supplies for this event. Please consider purchasing some items off our Wish List to help support the project. Click the button below to access our Amazon Wish List!

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:

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe we are at the end of the school year already. We would like you to be aware of the following procedures for medications in the health office.

1. All medications must be picked up by an adult over the age of 18 prior to the last day of school. The only medications we can send home with students are epinephrine pens, inhalers, and diabetes supplies.

2. We ask that all medication be picked up prior to May 26, 2026.

3. Any medications that are not picked up by 2 PM on Wednesday May 27th, will be disposed of by the health office. We do not keep medications in the health office during the summer break.

School Physicals for the 2026-2027 School Year

🚨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. Students who are entering 9th grade will also need the Certificate of Child Health examination form. Those forms should be submitted to their appropriate high school.

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.

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 from their first day of school.

Medications

If your student requires any medication during school the school day, we will need updated orders for any medication, inhaler, or epinephrine

incerely,

The Wredling Health Office Team

With the arrival of warmer weather, our students are spending more time outdoors for PE, lunch recess, and sports. This is also the peak season for ticks in our region. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas—and they seem to have a particular fondness for our athletic fields and track!

To help keep our students safe and healthy, we encourage families to conduct a daily tick check on your child. Pay special attention to "hidden" spots: under arms, in/around ears, inside the belly button, behind knees, and in the hair.

What do you do if you find a tick?

To safely remove an attached tick, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp it as close to the skin as possible and pull upward with steady, even pressure, avoiding twisting or squeezing the body. After removal, thoroughly disinfect the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, iodine, or soap and water. Watch for a "bullseye" rash, fever, or fatigue within 30 days and consult a doctor if these develop.

Parents are welcome to drop off food/beverages only for their own child

• All 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.

• We WILL NOT accept or sign for delivered food/beverages for students.
  If an emergency situation requires you to send something for your student, please contact the main office with details so they don't turn away the delivery driver. 331-228-3700

WMS Student Athletes... In addition to the above expectations:

• You are encouraged to send them to school with a second lunch/snack. Their day can be long!

• The "Snack Shack" in the Cafeteria will be open on Wednesday afternoons during the early release time for the athletes to grab a snack using their lunch account.

We post the information each of the High School's sends us in the newsletter's linked below.

• Click on the summer school graphic below!

Our camps will offer a variety of opportunities for students to improve their skills and have fun in different sports! All summer athletic camps will be facilitated by the District 303 coaches. Students will participate in a variety of skill-building activities and will be introduced to the same plays and philosophies that they will use when participating in sportsmanship!

👉CLICK HERE for the Summer Camp Brochure

👉Registration is now open on SNAP!

All current band students are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Band Camp from July 20th - 30th. This fun camp will help you keep up your playing skills over the summer and better prepare you for next school year.

Questions? Contact Mr. Ricardo Quinonez at ricardo.quinonez@d303.org.

At the April 27 meeting of the School Board’s Business Services Committee, D303 Leadership gave a presentation that includes a timeline of Board discussions about the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee’s Final Report, which includes support for 16 facilities investments totaling an estimated $295.6 million. The presentation also includes an overview of D303’s budgeting process and strong fiscal stewardship.

En la reunión del Comité de Servicios de Negocio de la Junta Educativa del 27 de abril, el personal de liderazgo del Distrito 303 realizó una presentación que incluía un cronograma de los debates de la Junta Educativa sobre el informe final del Comité Comunitario de Instalaciones Educativas del Distrito 303, en el que se respaldan 16 inversiones en instalaciones por un total estimado de $295.6 millones de dólares. La presentación también incluía una visión general del proceso presupuestario del Distrito 303 y de su sólida gestión fiscal.

The latest episode of the Voices of D303 podcast includes visits to Wild Rose Elementary School and North High School, to give the community a firsthand look at facilities challenges faced every day by D303 students, staff, and families. Check out this clip with North High School Athletic Director Joe Benoit.

El episodio más reciente del podcast del distrito incluye visitas a la escuela primaria Wild Rose y a la preparatoria St. Charles North, con el fin de ofrecer a la comunidad una visión de primera mano de los retos a los que se enfrentan a diario los estudiantes, el personal y las familias del distrito D303 en lo que respecta a las instalaciones. Echa un vistazo a este fragmento con Joe Benoit, Director Atlético de la Preparatoria St. Charles North

We want your feedback on the condition of your schools and learning facilities. In mid-May, we will be sending all of D303 a postcard that includes a Facilities Survey. Please keep an eye out for it and share your feedback!

Queremos conocer tu opinión sobre el estado de tus escuelas y las instalaciones educativas. A mediados de mayo, enviaremos a todo el Distrito 303 una tarjeta postal con una encuesta sobre las instalaciones. ¡Estate atento(a) a su llegada y comparte tu opinión!

Join the Department of Student Services for the final SEPAC Event of the school year.
Empowering the Future: Post-Secondary Community Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Lincoln Professional Learning Center (211 South 6th Ave.)
Please RSVP HERE

ASL and Spanish Interpreters will be available. Child Care will be provided by the Interact Club from East High School and D303 Staff.

Asista al último evento de SEPAC del año escolar, organizado por el Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles.

Impulsando el futuro: Feria de recursos comunitarios de educación postsecundaria para personas con discapacidades
Miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026, de 5:30 a 6:30 pm
Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional Lincoln (211 South 6th Ave.)
Por favor, confirme su asistencia AQUÍ

• Thompson Middle School is turning 100! Please join us on May 13 to commemorate the school building’s 100th anniversary. Get your commemorative 100 year t-shirt now before they're gone and check out all the event details here.

• See attached flyer

We’re on a mission to collect one million pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities, and we can’t do it without YOU (and your grandparents, cousins, neighbors, and carpool crew)!

Those tiny aluminum tabs from soda cans, soup lids, or sparkling water may seem small—but when we collect them together, they add up to real support for families with seriously ill children.

Here’s how to pitch in:

• Save your pop tabs at home—and ask your grandparents, cousins, friends, and neighbors to do the same!

• Bring them to school all year long.

• Every tab brings us closer to our 1,000,000-tab goal!

Let's pull together and make a difference!