W a s h i n g t o n P o s t

STEPHANIE S. LANDREMAN, PRINCIPAL ANTHONY J. LOGUE, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

April 1, 2021

IN THIS ISSUE

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WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL NOTES

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY EVENTS & UPDATES

STUDENT PAGE

SCHOOL CALENDAR

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK“The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other364 days of the year.” -Mark Twain

April? How can it be April? As the 2020-2021 school year continues,so does the hard work, dedication, compassion, and resilience ofour staff and students. To say that I never thought we would havegotten where we are in the way that we have gotten here would bean understatement of epic proportions. I am proud to stand withour WMS family each day as we all work together to keep the focuson teaching and learning.

There are a few important things to note during the month of April.

Wisconsin Forward ExamThis year, the entire school will be taking the Forward Exam at thesame time, during the mornings of April 13, 14, and 15. Pleaseencourage your student to take the test seriously. We appreciateyour support in helping them to be successful by ensuring they geta good night of sleep the night before the test. Students arealways encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast. On testing days, wewill be providing students with a snack at school.

Quint Dates ChangeWe have changed the end date of quint 4. The new end date ofquint 4 is Friday, April 9. That changes the start date of quint 5 toMonday, April 12. Please continue to monitor your child’s weeklySchoology reports for coursework details and check Skyward forfinal grades.

Here’s to hoping April brings less showers and more flowers.

Enjoy the long weekend with your family!Stephanie

AROUND WASHINGTONYAM Week Dress-Up Days March 8th-12th

TRACK SEASONEARTH WEEK DRESS-UP DAYS

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUBPAGE 02 WMS ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES WASHINGTON POST

INTERNATIONAL CLUBInternational Club traveled to Ethiopia onMarch 16th. We enjoyed some baklava anddrew our hands in 3D. Students had theirgroup picture taken for the yearbook onMarch 19th. Our next meeting will be onApril 20 from 3:20-5:20PM.

*International Club Students had an IrishJig Dance Off!

Every day during PASS, a video will be shown highlightinginventions and practices of conservation, student videos,and animal behaviors. A Poster contest: Each grade will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rdplace winner.

Earth Day is April 22nd this year, but the Environmental Clubthinks one day is not enough to celebrate our planet. We aregoing to celebrate the Earth every day during the month ofApril. Many different activities include:

1st Place: ice cream sundae party with 4 friends2nd Place: ice cream sundae party with 2 friends3rd Place: ice cream sundae party with 1 friend Poster GuidelinesEnvironmental Topic All posters are due by April 23rdSlogan, Phrase, or Saying Picture Drop posters off in Ms. Sherman's roomMust Make SenseMust be Easy to Read & Follow See Ms. Sherman in room 829 if you need poster paper.

The middle school track season begins April6th! An email was sent to all parents onMarch 18th which included the practice andmeet schedule, transportation guidelines,Covid-19 protocols, and more. Thisinformation is also linked to Track & Fieldwithin the Athletics, Clubs, & Activities page onthe district website. The team is led byCoaches Kelani O'Neil, Justin Beaman, andDanielle Dawson. Go Panthers!

April 19 - 23

Monday: Wear Blue & Green to represent the Earth & Sky

Tuesday: Camping Dress & Hat Day: It is important towear proper clothing to protect ourselves from theenvironment.

Wednesday: Floral Day: Dress the colors of your favoriteflower or flowers, or dress as a flower!

Thursday: Dress as an animal or camo day - to representthe importance of animal camouflage for survival.

Friday: PJ Day - To represent the animals that hibernateduring the winter

YEARBOOK ORDERSCOMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONSIDERREFERENDUM APRIL 6

Update curriculum resources/course offerings andsupport instructional/ assessment practicesImplement a sustainable bus fleet replacementprogramMaintain and improve technology infrastructure Address deferred maintenance of buildings andgrounds and further address building security needsSustain competitive compensation of staff

On Tuesday, April, 6 2021 the Oconto Falls SchoolDistrict Board of Education is asking for thecommunity's approval for a $4.4 millionreferendum to address the district's mostpressing needs. The referendum would begin at a$3.3 million in the first year then increase by$275,000 per year until stabilizing at $4.4 millionin 2025.

To learn more about the district's needs and the proposedsolution that will appear on the April 6 ballot, please visitwww.ofpanthers.com/referendum

Every year Washington Middle School isfortunate to have volunteers thatregularly share their time and careers withour students. We appreciate thecommunity members that consistentlymake our Career Day a success. Due toCovid-19, Washington Middle Schoolregretfully cancels Career Day which wasto be held Monday, April 12, 2021. We lookforward to seeing our dedicatedpresenters in 2022.

MESSAGE FROM FOOD SERVICE

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CAREER DAY

COMMUNITY EVENTS & UPDATES WASHINGTON POST

Just a reminder that all meals are FREE for allstudents until the end of the school year. Come joinus for breakfast and lunch! Ala carte items areavailable for purchase, however, money must be inyour family's account in order to purchase theseitems.2 OPEN FOOD SERVICE POSITIONSIf you are interested in earning a little extra moneyand working while your child is in school, we havethe perfect job for you! Please contact JenniferFaccio @ 920-848-4466 ext. 1 orjennifer.faccio@of-ps.org

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The yearbook ordering site is ready! MKPhotography will be taking orders online thisyear. An email was sent out to the familieswith instructions on how to order. Thedeadline to order a yearbook is April 17th. Ifyou have any questions, please contact MKPhotography directly @ 920-846-8409OCONTO FALLS LIONS CLUB

1st Annual Booyah Sale!When: Saturday, April 17th 10:00am UntilGone!Where: Witt's Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot409 E Highland Drive, Oconto Falls

$10/Quart $35/Gallon*You are welcome to bring your own containers

6th Grade March Madness of BooksMarch Madness is a very exciting time of the year for many people. We used thisexcitement to bolster 6th graders’ interest in reading. We made a bracket of the mostpopular books being read in the 6th grade. Each day we sent out a survey to all 6thgraders in which two books would battle to advance to the next round of our MarchMadness tournament. The most popular books advanced to the Elite Eight, Final Four,and finally the Championship. In the end, Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney won the6th grade March Madness of Books tournament.Our hope is that this helped 6th graders become aware of different genres of books andmaybe spark an interest in reading them. You can see the finished brackets on the wallof the IMC in the near future.This project was primarily worked on by Autumn Datema and Landon Delfosse with thehelp of several other 6th graders.

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Youth Art MonthCongratulations to the following WMS student for having their artwork for the Youth Art MonthRegional Show and the State Capitol Show. The following students were chosen for the RegionalShow: Chloe Arneson, Alec Krejcarek, Maximus Baade, Haley Huber, and Olivia WagnerState Capitol show winners are:Maximus Baade, Haley Huber, and Olivia Wagner

Slide Show of Winners: Click the link to view:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS3umGl9QzrUkZQShHhVX_F3ZdTFM_nIiJSNzT1EijRfQgNhN2t9XYfUyjEH2EB3IAFZVAjALCbRtvv/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=60000&slide=id.gb588cb139c_0_2

Art Class Happenings8th grade classes are completing their landscape acrylic painting and learning how to mix tints andtones of colors. They will be learning about photography composition next. 7th grade 2D classes arepainting watercolor animals with complementary or analogous color schemes. The 7th grade 3Dstudents completed Repousse Reliefs and are drilling holes for their abstract nylon wire sculptures.Our 6th grade art classes just completed their ceramic coil pottery and will be painting nature scenesusing complementary colors.

Congratulations to our March Artists of the Month!8th Grade Acrylic Paintings - Santana Stimac, Brielle Behling, Mason Stevens, and Lily Leja8th Grade Graphic Designs - Evan Yuma, Carolyn Hendricks, Ava Salscheider, and Andrew Derouin7th Grade 2D Linoleum Prints - Sylvia Krause, Caden Martens, and Vayda VanHulle7th Grade 3D Repousse Sculpture - Brady Bursa and Taylor Rosina7th Grade 3D Clay Sculpture - Emily Fabry and Karma Billodeau6th Grade Pastel Artists - Abby Kuhn, Brooke Kernan, Jacob Weiler, and Addison Healy

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COUNSELOR'S CORNER

Don’t Raise an Entertainment Junkie https://www.loveandlogic.com/blogs/our-blog/don-t-raise-an-entertainment-junkie

Career Education

Xello Career Program - All students have been working on assessments tomatch careers to their personalities, likes and skills. Students are also workingon lessons and are beginning to build their career portfolios through thisprogram. Ask your son or daughter to show you theirs!

Video “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens” Overview

Students have been learning about these habits:

Virtual Calming Room: Our School District’s Web page is filled with

Love and Logic Blogs

Life Skills Classes

- Video: Who Do You Want to Be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7iN71uJcG0

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IySCpyy297A&t=320s

- Habit 1: Be Proactive - Focus on proactive and responsible choices and decisions that you can control in your life (pgs. 7H-4 and 7H5 in their agendas), and avoid being “reactive” by blaming and complaining. - Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind - Set SMART Goals (pgs. 7H-6, 7H-7, 4 and 5 in their agendas. Wellness Coping Strategies

a variety of excellent tools to help our students and families find healthy strategies to cope with stress and manage emotions. Check it out! https://sites.google.com/of-ps.org/virtual-calming-room

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Using time wisely pays off! It often helpsyou find some extra time to do the thingsyou enjoy!

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International ClubRm 808 3:20-5:20Track Meet @Freedom H.S.4:15pmCamping Dress &Hat Day

2 Hour EarlyRelease forStudentsAdministrativeProfessionals DayFloral Day

TeacherAppreciationWeek

Last Day ofQuint 4

First Day ofQuint 5

Earth WeekDress-Up

Blue & Green Day

Pajama Day

Report CardsPosted inSkyward