WMS RedHawk Summer Update

I hope this message finds you and your family enjoying a fun and restful summer! Here at school, our incredible custodial and cleaning crews have been hard at work making sure the building is fresh, clean, and ready to welcome students back. Our teachers have also been recharging and engaging in meaningful summer learning and planning to ensure an exciting and engaging year ahead. On a personal note, I’m thrilled to be stepping into my new role as principal after four amazing years as assistant principal—I’ve officially upgraded my office and my responsibilities (wish me luck!). As we look forward to a strong start, be sure to check out the "10 Things to Do Before the First Day" list included below to help your family feel prepared and confident for the new school year.

**New District Policy Update**

D303 MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPECTATION: Students will be expected to keep their cell phones, cellular smart watches, earbuds, and backpacks in their lockers during the school day this year.

We have been busy in the office at Wredling gearing up for the school year! There are several things we need you to do as part of our preparation. Take a look below and find the answers to many of your questions. We even included a link to "Frequently asked Questions" for your perusal. Feel free to contact us in the main office (331-228-3700) if you have further questions.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Mrs. Favero

• 2022-2026 Yearbook - Note that the yearbook is an OPTIONAL add-on purchase. We have sold out of yearbooks the previous few school years because we only order a small number of extra ones. Order your yearbook now to avoid disappointment later! It has come to our attention that ordering the yearbook requires your student's team number. Those will post in HAC on July 31st. Plan to order the yearbook then.

• School Registration Fees - Registration fees have been loaded into Student PushCoin Accounts

• Returning 7th & 8th graders purchase replacement locks, or calculators as needed.

• Pay the WMS PTO fee of $25

• Band Instrument Usage (if using a school instrument)

• Orchestra Instrument Usage (for ALL cello & bass players )

Complete the Annual Student Registration Update form located in the Parent Tab on the District website. The form can be found by clicking THIS LINK. Click the red box "Annual Student Registration Update Form" and log in with your HAC credentials. BE SURE TO CLICK SUBMIT WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE FORM. If you have more than one student, you can toggle between your students at the upper right side of the form.

NOTE: You may have already completed this form for your student. If so, the website will not allow you to complete it again.

MATERIAL PICK UP DATES AND TIMES

• 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Your student can enter the school via the gym doors at the time you select on Pick-A-Time. They are welcome to stay in the building and walk their schedule for familiarization.

Please Note: We will be taking school photos during Material Pickup. See school photo information further below in this newsletter as it contains important ordering information and the pre-order form. Students will NOT get their ID at Material Pickup. They are delivered to the school a few weeks after, then distributed to students.

Our expectations for lockers is that students come to each class prepared and ready, with minimal locker distractions.

• Backpacks may be used before and after school to transport materials from home to school (and vice versa). During the school day, students will be expected to carry their supplies and use their lockers to switch out items during passing periods. Their backpack needs to remain in their locker during the school day.

• Accommodations can be made for students who need to carry a sling bag or small backpack to each class due to medical or personal reasons. These accommodations must be approved through a 504 Plan, an IEP, or with permission from the principal’s office..

It is not too late to sign up for one of our Wredling camps:

Cheerleading: July 14 - 18 (Next week! There are still openings)

Football: August 4 - 8

Volleyball: August 4 - 8

Cross-country: August 4 - 8

Don’t wait, sign up as soon as you can to reserve your spot. Registration is through the webstore/push coin.

School pictures will be taken at Material Pick Up by Color Portraits. You must pre-order and pay for photo packages in advance at https://ordercp.com/ using the information found on THIS FORM and the School Event CODE #10065301 (also pictured below).

The Color Portraits prepay site closes at Midnight the day of each Picture Day to process the orders. If parents missed prepaying they will have a chance to order pictures with their child's Ticket Code. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to the home.

Note: PICTURE RETAKES are scheduled for Thursday, September 11th for those unable to attend either Material Pick Up Day, There will be a different order form and code for that date, which will be publicized in our Friday Forecast prior to retakes. This is the only picture retake day.

Wredling is excited to invite our new Redhawks to WEB Orientation Day, Thursday, August 7th, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wredling Middle School. WEB is a nationwide program that is designed to help sixth graders transition and achieve success in their first year of middle school. WEB Orientation is a 6th grade, student-only, event that is designed to welcome sixth graders and provide an opportunity for our new Redhawks to participate in small group activities, meet other students from their 6th grade team, and connect with 8th grade WEB Leaders. WEB Leaders are positive role models that have been trained to lead our new Redhawks and help them transition into middle school.

The following is some information to let you know what you and your student(s) can expect at orientation day:

1. Be ready to have some fun and meet new people.

2. Students will be organized into small groups with other 6th graders from their team.

3. The event starts at 2:00 and ends at 3:30.

4. Drop off students at the Main Entrance between 1:45 pm-1:55 pm

5. Pick up your student in the Wredling parking lot at 3:30.

6. Students should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

7. Cell phone use is forbidden on this day. It is recommended that phones are left at home but if they choose to bring them, they must be set to silent and out of sight. We will not be able to hold student belongings for them, including cell phones. Students are responsible for managing their belongings during orientation.

8. Please use this LINK to RSVP for this event. Sign up runs through FRIDAY, July 18th.

Please pick up your student promptly at 3:30 pm on Thursday, August 7th at the close of the Orientation. We look forward to meeting your student on Orientation Day!

Sincerely,

The WEB Coordinators: Becca Campbell, Kirsten Cwinski, Anni Whitaker

Wredling Administration:

Francesca Favero, Principal

George Gouriotis, Assistant Principal

Amy Milas, Assistant Principal

Audition Information (for ON STAGE roles only)

*Audition Packets (with all of the information, forms and materials you need to prepare for the audition) available starting July 31st at MATERIALS PICKUP

Mandatory Audition Workshop: Wednesday, August 20th from 2-4 pm in the WMS Black Box Theatre

*All audition forms must be turned in at this workshop in order for you to be able to audition for the show

Auditions (you will choose 1 of these 2 dates and sign-up online to secure an audition spot):

Thursday, August 21st from 3-6 pm

Friday, August 22nd from 3-6 pm

Callbacks (students will emailed on the evening of Friday 8/22 if you are needed for Callbacks):

Monday, August 25th from 3-6:30 pm

Cast List Posted (sent via email to all who auditioned, regardless if you made it or not):

By Monday, August 25th at 9:00 p.m.

Rehearsals start Tuesday, August 26th and will be held on M,T,Th, F from 3-5:30 in the Black Box

Wednesday rehearsals will be added in late September/early October.

Performances are as follows:

Thursday, October 23rd at 7 p.m.

Friday, October 24th at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25th at 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 25th at 7 p.m.

Please Note that there is a $50 activity fee for students selected for this production and

that cuts will be made/not all students who audition will make the production