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Updates and Events for the week of December 15-19, 2025
Dear Parents:
Please read all announcements below that may pertain to you. A look ahead to next week is at the end of the document. As always, if you have any questions or concerns for any of us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mrs. Brocaille (brocaillek@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Haar (haaramy@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Garcia (garciah@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Ross (rossl@wesclin.org)
Mr. Brandmeyer (brandmec@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Luis (luist@wesclin.org)
Candy Cane Donations:
As a part of our holiday festivities on Friday, December 19, the 5th grade homerooms will be accepting donations of regular-sized candy canes (any flavors). You may send any donations into your child’s homeroom teacher anytime before December 19.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
End of Second Quarter:
Friday, December 19 marks the end of the Second Quarter. Please be sure to check that all work is submitted by the end of the day on December 19. This includes missing, late, absent, or redo work that was assigned. If you have questions regarding an assignment, please contact the teacher.
Holiday Dress-up Days:
Monday, December 15: Jolly Jammies: Get cozy in your festive holiday pajamas.
Tuesday, December 16: Stoplight Christmas: Red=naughty, green=nice, yellow/gold=in-between
Wednesday, December 17: Amazon Delivery Day: Dress as delivery drivers, packages, boxes, address labels, or wear brown/prime blue
Thursday, December 18: Christmas Tree Toppers: Wear holiday headbands, antlers, hats, bows, etc.
Friday, December 19: Ugly Christmas Sweater: Wear your ugliest, coziest Christmas sweater (There will be a contest for participants)
Decorated Stocking Contest:
Attention all students–Student Council will once again sponsor a decorated stocking contest! There
are 3 categories: Christmas, Wesclin, and 3D. There will be a first place prize in each category. You may only enter 1 stocking. Please pick up a blank stocking from Mrs. Dorri or Mrs. Timmermann if you are interested. All decorated stockings are due to Mrs. Dorri by December 17th.
Principal for a Day:
Student Council will be sponsoring a “Principal for a Day” fundraiser for all 4th and 5th grade students. Each student will receive a complementary raffle ticket. Up to 5 additional tickets may be purchased for $1 each. One winner will be chosen and have an opportunity to be “Principal for a Day” with Mr. Huels on Thursday, December 18. All tickets need to be turned in by Monday, December 15.
5th-6th Grade Volleyball:
Any 5th Grade girl wanting to try out for volleyball will need an updated sports physical on file before they will be able to participate. Tryouts are scheduled to begin Monday, January 5 with practices beginning Wednesday, January 7.
Miles of Smiles:
If you are interested in a no-cost dental check-up which may include cleaning, fluoride varnish application, and sealant application, please fill out the form that was sent home for the Miles of Smiles program. You may also fill out the form online by using the QR code on the form. Information on appointment dates will be sent home at a later date.
Playground Equipment Donation:
As we start to hit our stride for the school year, it has been noted that some of the most popular sports equipment enjoyed at recess has seen better days! The WMS Support Committee is happy to support this cause, but before buying brand new we wanted to consider gently used donations. So, if you are looking to declutter and have any of the following lying around looking for a new home, please send in your sports equipment donations to the WMS office.
Requested Equipment:
-Basketballs
-Volleyballs
-Soccer Balls
-Playground “bouncy” Balls (used for 4 Square)
-Footballs
Thank you!!!!
Yearbook Orders:
Yearbooks are available for purchase! Don't miss out on the Back-to-School special! Order here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07633904
Candy Cart:
Fifth graders will have an opportunity to shop from the Candy Cart at the end of the day on the last Friday of each month. Soda and candy are $2 and chips, ring pops, and push pops are $1. The next 5th Grade Candy Cart sales will be Thursday, December 11.
Water Bottles and Snacks:
Students may bring a small snack to have after their 2nd Hour class each day. 2nd Hour ends at 9:43. If your child would like to bring a water bottle, he/she may keep it in his/her locker until snack time. WATER BOTTLES SHOULD CONTAIN WATER ONLY. Please be sure to take the bottle home each night to be cleaned. Snacks should be healthier snacks. Candy will not be considered an acceptable snack.
Warrior Wednesdays:
Each Wednesday has been designated as “Warrior Wednesday.” Be sure to show your school pride by wearing your Wesclin gear. Students and their families are also encouraged to come out and support the various teams throughout the year.
Class Website:
Feel free to visit the 5th grade website at https://www.wesclin.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Middle%20School%7CTeacher%20Pages%3E%3E5th%20Grade for a variety of information including frequently used links, daily homework list, and contact information.
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 19: End of Second Quarter
Monday, December 21-Friday, January 2: Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
Monday, January 5: School Resumes
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: December 15-19
Be sure to check the assignments for your child’s teacher in each subject...not just the homeroom teacher
ELA Mrs. Brocaille, Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis
Reading: M4-W2: The Celestials’ Railroad and Homesteading
Skills Covered: monitor & clarify, central idea, text structure, media techniques
Grammar Spotlight: subject pronouns, object pronouns, pronoun-antecedent agreement, conjunctions
Spelling: M4-W2: VCCCV words
Mrs. Garcia’s Reading:
Reading: We will be wrapping up Sarah Plain and Tall this week with whole book activities and an open book assessment on 12/17. Students will also be taking the Aimsweb benchmark for reading. *Library on 12/19
Spelling Practice: No spelling this week
Writing: Fix it sentences; Sarah Plain and Tall debate paragraphs
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Lesson 2-5: How Do People’s Everyday Lives Affect Earth’s Systems? (there will not be an independent assessment over Lesson 2-5)
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Brocaille: Next week, we will continue and finish Lesson 14 on Adding and Subtracting in Word Problems. We will also begin reviewing Unit 2. The Unit 2 Test is on Friday, December 19th. Students will complete their My Path lessons in class.
Mrs. Garcia: Holiday shopping wish list project (includes subtracting and adding review) addition and subtraction post test will be on 12/17.
Social Studies
Mrs. Ross: Lesson 10: Tensions Grow Between the Colonies and Britain
Lesson 10 Assessment: Wednesday, December 17