WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Hello Montessori families!

Happy last week of January! We had a week that started off with indoor recess and school-wide bingo over the PA system! We braved the cold a few days after that and worked on our threshold for indoor recess. While the district policy is we stay in if it feels like -5 or colder, some days above that temperature but still feel cold, or some times various apps give us various answers! We'll work to make safe decisions and please continue to send in all the gear for outside!

We also started this week by celebrating MLK day, and highlighting two of our students who were in the district video! Shout out to Dominic and Liya! They were recognized at the School Board meeting on Monday!

We closed out our week with an awesome lunch from the parents of Ms. Yifan's room and a fun Family Game Night put on by our PTSA. Thanks to all the parents who volunteered to make these events successful! They have a great impact on our school!

Have a great weekend!

Elizabeth

If you have a sibling you are looking to enroll for next year, or a friend you are encouraging to apply, please note the window for the lottery opens February 1st. Families must register their child in ther home school, and then apply for Montessori within Infinite Campus. Siblings do not automatically get in - you must apply for a seat. Siblings do get the first draw for the lottery. If you have questions, please reach out to Nora and Elizabeth.

Here are the directions to apply for the lottery.

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We have many students who love soccer at our school, and we are fortunate enough to have a connection to the Milwaukee Wave! Head Coach, Marcio Leite, sends his kids to our school! We will be having a WMS night out to the Wave Game on March 15th at 2:05pm! Families are welcome to purchase tickets in our section and enjoy a night together watching soccer! To purchase tickets, click here. Tickets are $27.05 each and include a gift!

Marcio Leite is a veteran professional indoor soccer player and current head coach of the Milwaukee Wave in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). Originally signed by the Wave in 2006, Leite has become one of the most respected figures in American indoor soccer through his sustained excellence on and off the field.

Born and raised in Brazil, Leite grew up immersed in the sport and brought that passion with him to the United States at age 22. He quickly established himself as a dynamic and versatile player, excelling as both a midfielder and an attacking defender. Over nearly two decades with the Wave, Leite has been a cornerstone of the franchise, known for his technical skill, leadership, and clutch performances — especially in playoff competition.

As a player, Leite has:

Appeared in hundreds of matches for the Milwaukee Wave since 2006, ranking among the club’s all-time leaders in goals and assists.
Won multiple indoor soccer championships (including MASL titles).
Earned playoff MVP honors on multiple occasions for his standout postseason performances.

In addition to his playing contributions, Leite has deep ties to the community and youth soccer development. He has served as a director at SC Wave, where he works with young players and helps shape the club’s coaching philosophy and pathway programs.

Transitioning into coaching, Leite now leads the Milwaukee Wave as head coach, bringing leadership, tactical insight, and his lifelong love of the game to the next generation of players. In the 2025-26 MASL season, he notched his first professional coaching win, signaling the start of an exciting new chapter in his already legendary career.

Seeking: Children's House Reading Parents/Grandparents

The CH parent reading sign up is here for the rest of the year. The k4/k5 students sure need help with reading on Thursday mornings. We invite you or a grandparent with a completed background check to come in a read with the youngsters from 9-10:30. Here is the link for a background check if you need to complete this Visitor Aware. Below is the link to sign up to come read in the hallway with our students.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4AC29ABFEC07-58627218-childrens#/

We are excited to announce this year’s All-School Read, featuring two engaging, futuristic novels: The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm and The Giver by Lois Lowry.

One copy per family of The Lion of Mars will be sent home with your oldest or only student. We invite families to read this book together at home.

Families with students in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade will also receive one copy per family of The Giver, sent home with your oldest or only student. The Giver contains mature and complex themes that some younger readers may find disturbing or difficult to understand. We do not recommend this book for students younger than 6th grade. Students in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade are welcome to choose either book. The Lion of Mars and The Giver are being sent home to families of 6th–8th grade students.

Check your students' backpacks for more information.

Look for more information to come your way about our upcoming Literacy Night celebration on Feb. 18th from 5:30-7 pm.

We have 2 new student led clubs starting up!

Chess Club will start Monday, February 2nd and meet on Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm. Please bring your own chess board if you have one! This club is open for students in grades 3-8. Please complete this form if your child is interested in the club to help us plan for the appropriate space and supports!

Dragon Club will be starting soon! Stay tuned!

Adult Trivia Night: Fri. March 6, 7-9 p.m.

WMS Trivia Night is back in a NEW location! We will be taking over the Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park on March 6, 2026 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. See the spot your kids are going on field trips this year!

Set up a team of up to 10 parents, caregivers, and/or teachers (sorry, grownups only!) for a fun night of testing your knowledge. Want to join a team to meet others in our school community? Let us know when you register and we can connect you with a team. Registration is $10 per team member. Head on over to the WMS PTSA Givebacks page to register.

Funds raised will help support the Wauwatosa Montessori PTSA. The PTSA provides funding for field trip transportation, teacher supplies, teacher appreciation, maintaining the teacher lounge, and more to help provide our children with the best educational experience possible.

Questions? Reach out to Lauren Hogan at 920-639-6833 or lauren.n.hogan@gmail.com.

RAIDERETTE MINIS CAMP & PERFORMANCE

The Tosa East Cheer team is hosting another opportunity for the Jr. Raiderettes to practice with the team and perform at halftime of the Boys Basketball game on Feb. 21st!

Practices will be Feb. 18th, 19th, and 20th, 4pm-5pm at Wauwatosa East High School. They will perform at halftime of the boys game vs. Cedarburg. The game starts at 1pm.

Tickets can be purchased on the Tosa East GoFan website.

Skate Club is Back!

Back by popular demand, Skate Club will be returning this year! Join us in January and February for some fun on wheels:

Thursdays after school until 4:00 p.m.
Fridays before school from 7:30–8:00 a.m.

We’ll be skating in the gym, and to help protect our beautiful new gym floor, skates must be in new condition and used only indoors. A helmet is required for all skaters.

For questions, please email Jenice Carolan at carolaje@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us.

IMPORTANT DATES!

February 16th - No School - Teacher Records Day
February 18th - All School Read Night 5:30-7pm
February 22nd - PTSA Sledding Event
February 26th - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 12-8pm
February 27th - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8-12pm
March 1st - No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day

Fresh Hot Popcorn every Tuesday

We will once again have the opportunity to order popcorn on Tuesdays. 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!

Popcorn Order Form

AP Students learned about England taxing the colonies

General music student learning the ukelele

Merry music making

Game Night & Book Fair

The Wauwatosa East Orchestra invites you to the 4th annual Kidz Jam concert event on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. The event will feature snacks, games, crafts, an instrument petting zoo (to try out string instruments), and conclude with a performance by the Tosa East Symphony Orchestra.

Kidz Jam begins at 1:00pm with crafts and snacks and will conclude with a mini music performance at 2:30pm. This year’s theme is Sunken Treasure and kids are welcome to join us in costume. Finally, Kidz Jam is located at Wauwatosa East High School (7500 Milwaukee Avenue), completely free, and is open to the public.

We look forward to seeing you at Kidz Jam!

Have questions? haydenmi@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us or Follow us on Instagram@kidzjam2026 or Instagram/Facebook @tosaeastsidestrings

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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.