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Updates and Events for the week of April 28 - May 2, 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. Berkemann
Mrs. Haar
Mrs. Garcia
Mrs. Ross
Mr. Brandmeyer
Mrs. Luis
5th Grade Puberty Class:
Your child has entered the preadolescent years. The school feels that you are your child’s best teacher in these sensitive areas of growth and development, however, the state of Illinois requires puberty education be offered to students in the fifth grade. We are offering instruction to the 5th grade class on May 14, 2025. The girls’ class will be taught by nurse Mackenzi Biggins and the boys’ class will be taught by Mr. Brandmeyer. The curriculum consists of growth and development changes, characteristics of puberty and the importance of a healthy lifestyle including hygiene, exercise, diet and a positive attitude. Packets will be sent home with each child the day of the class. I encourage you to look at this material with your child.
State regulations specify that parents may decide whether they want this instruction for their child. Please contact Mr. Huels (huelsz@wesclin.org) or the school office if you do NOT want your child to participate in this class.
Wesclin Warriors Volleyball Camp:
The Wesclin High School volleyball coaching staff and current players will be hosting a summer volleyball camp for any student entering grades 3 through 9. Camp for grades 3-5 will be held on Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29 from 4:30-5:45 pm at the WHS gym. The cost is $40 for the first participant and $20 for each additional participant from the same family. To reserve a spot, please fill out the form that was previously sent home or complete the Google form at https://forms.gle/rbehUscyMP5Jqdyn9.
Summer Robotics Camp:
The Wesclin High School Robotics Team is hosting two summer camps for students entering grades 1-6. The camps are either the week of June 2–6 or July 21–25 at Wesclin Middle School. Please see the informational flyer and the registration form for more information. They can also be picked up at the school offices.
Girls Basketball Camp:
The coaches and players of the Wesclin girls basketball team will be hosting a basketball camp open to all girls in grades 1 through 8. The camp will be held at Wesclin High School June 2-4. For information on enrollment and fees, please see the flyer.
2024-2025 Yearbooks:
Yearbooks for the 2024-2025 school year are on sale now. Prices start at $22.00 with additional packages and accessories available for an additional price. You can scan the QR code that was sent home on the flyer or go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2712090/Wesclin-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/2024090412152699062/CATALOG_SHOP/ to order your copy.
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 and Ring Pops are $1.
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 (no hats, please!). 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, May 2: 4th-5th Grade Health and Safety Day
Wednesday, May 7: Skate City Field Trip
Friday, May 9: SIP Day; 11:45 Dismissal
Wednesday, May 14: 5th Grade Puberty Class during PE
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: April 28 - May 2, 2025
Be sure to check the assignments for your child’s teacher in each subject...not just the homeroom teacher
ELA
Reading: M7-W3:”Mighty Mars Rover,” Story Packet, Wednesday
Skills Covered: central idea, Latin roots, author’s craft, text evidence
Grammar Spotlight: verbs: tense, be/have, adverbs review
Spelling: words with unstressed syllables, test Wednesday
Writing: visual biographies projects
Mrs. Garcia’s Reading: Chapters 52-60 of “The Wild Robot.” Quiz on 37-54 on 4/29 (we will review Monday)
*Library is 4/28/25 please bring books
Science
Mr. Brandmeyer: Lesson 3-6: How Do Changes to Substances Affect Their Weights?; Lesson 3-6 Assessment, Tuesday April 29; Begin Unit 4 Earth, the Moon, and the Stars; Lesson 4-1: What Does Gravity Do?
Math
Mrs. Haar, Mrs. Luis, and Mrs. Ross: We will finish in Unit 5, Lesson 33: Analyzing Patterns and Relationships. We will also review Unit 5 and take the test on Thursday, May 1st. Students will be required to complete their My Path lessons in class.
Mrs. Garcia: We will continue time with telling time to the nearest minute.
Social Studies
Mrs. Berkemann: We will start Lesson 13: The American Revolution. Lesson 13 assessment is tentatively set for Tuesday, May 6th.