Go Mustangs! VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2015

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1 Superintendent Dr. Daniel J. Coles Board Of Education John Armstrong, President Deby Dato, Vice President Jonathan Feryance, Secretary Kathleen Bianco Carey McHugh David Patterson Brian Swanson Important Dates Go Mustangs! 3500 Darrell Road P.O. Box 920 Island Lake Il /3 - MAP testing 9/7 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL 9/10-8th grade field trip 9/14 - Fall fundraisers due VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER /15-1st Quarter Midterms sent home What s Inside: Principal s message Important Dates... 3 PBIS News..6 Nurse News..7 Parent Opt Out Notices...11 School Messenger...15 PTO News...17 Band Boosters..22 District Fundraisers.24 Homework Help..27 Preschool Screening 28 Breakfast Menu WELCOME FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Please let me welcome everyone to our wonderful school district for the 2015/16 school year. Our school district s Vision Statement Learning for Life Building Partnerships for Success is the cornerstone for our educational programs as well as the relationships that are fostered among all stakeholders. As we strive for educational excellence, we encourage a sense of open communication and trust. To that end, we invite all parents to contact any of our staff should they have any concerns about their child s education. It is through open communication that concerns are addressed and partnerships are strengthened. Strong partnerships among students, parents and educators form the positive relationships that are critical to student success in school. Once again, welcome back and have a great school year! Dr. Daniel J. Coles Superintendent of Schools Lunch Menu Come join us at our home sporting events! Girls basketball - 9/2, 9/9, 9/17, 9/24 Boys soccer - 9/4, 9/8, 9/10, 9/24, 9/28, 9/29 Cross Country - 9/16

2 Dear Families, Our school year is off to a wonderful start! On August 12 th, 2015, we welcomed 181 sixth grade, 157 seventh grade, and 144 eighth grade students into our building to begin a new year of learning. We are looking forward to an outstanding year, one which is filled with student growth, both in and out of the classroom. Although school has only been in session for a few weeks, I hope that your family has had the opportunity to spend some time talking about early school experiences. The year began with a rigorous effort in classroom instruction. However, communication of progress has been hampered by growing pains with technologies. We continue to work on resolving PowerSchool and new phone system issues. I apologize for these inconveniences and appreciate your patience. Fortunately, these issues do not impact the classroom experience! If problems persist, please me directly so that I can assist in the process of providing you with technical support. In addition to quality instruction, we began the year with an emphasis on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is a school-wide program for creating a safer and more effective school with increased time focused on teaching and learning. It is a systems-based approach for enhancing the effectiveness of schools in educating students by utilizing explicit teaching of behavioral standards. The purpose statement for PBIS at MMS consists of the following: Maintain a positive, safe culture and climate in our classrooms, school, and community Encourage the growth and development in school for all students and staff Establish consistency among all teachers and staff Use data to guide our decision making Increase instructional time by implementing school wide procedures and standards Strengthen school and family partnerships The universal expectation will be the context of recognizing and celebrating student behavior. In fact, your child most likely has earned Mustang Pride tickets that can be used for special raffles or the Mustang Mercantile. We are excited about the benefits we have seen through the utilization of PBIS over the past several years. Ultimately, PBIS has a strong correlation to academic achievement. On Thursday, September 3 rd, our students will start taking the NWEA Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test in the areas of Reading and Mathematics. Beginning this year, we will attempt to test all students in one online session. This change will decrease loss of instructional time in the classroom. Data collected from these assessments will be used to help direct and differentiate classroom instruction to meet your child s needs. Shortly after the completion of the fall testing window, a report sharing student progress will be sent home. If you have any questions regarding your child s report, please feel free to contact your child s teacher or myself. After school activities are now in full swing. Girls basketball, boys soccer, and cross country have already started practicing and are preparing to compete against other conference schools. Our OWLS club is ready to begin preservation and conservation efforts on school grounds, and our Strategist Club is recruiting new members. If your child has not joined a club or targeted one or more activity, please review the many opportunities scheduled throughout the school year. Historically, 70% of MMS students participate in one club or organization. Finally, I want to thank the Parent Teacher Organization, students, and families for their fundraising efforts last year. With the support of the PTO, we were we able to secure additional technology, such as document cameras, to enhance our learning environments. In addition, the PTO sponsored school assemblies and provided financial assistance to supplement school field trips. I would encourage all parents to join the PTO and get involved in some of the exciting initiatives that are being planned this year. Also, be on the lookout for Fall Fundraiser Packets and materials that were sent home with your students earlier this week! I am looking forward to this school year and working with all of you and your children. If you have any ideas, comments, questions, or thoughts you want to share, please don t hesitate to contact me via phone (847) , or me at btaterka@d118.org. Sincerely, Mr. Robert Taterka

3 Important Dates for Matthews Middle School School Year September 2 NWEA MAP Fall Testing Begins 7 Labor Day No School 10 8th Grade Field Trip to Cantigny 14 Fall Fundraiser Orders Due 15 1 st Quarter Midterms Sent Home October 2 End of 1 st Exploratory Rotation 5 2 nd Exploratory Rotation Begins 8 MMS Meet the Bands Concert (at WHS) 9 End of 1 st Quarter 12 Columbus Day No School 13 Beginning of 2 nd Quarter 14 1 st Quarter Report Cards Sent Home 15 Fall Choir Concert (at WHS) 16 The Great Central U.S. Shakeout Earthquake Drill 21 Fall Picture Retakes 21 Early Dismissal (1:05) Parent Conferences 22 Parent Conferences No Student Attendance 23 Institute Day No Student Attendance Red Ribbon Week November 17 2 nd Quarter Midterms Sent Home 24 End of 2 nd Exploratory Rotation 24 6 th Grade Field Trip to Camp Duncan 25 Non-Attendance Day No School 26 Thanksgiving Day No School 27 Non-Attendance Day No School 30 3 rd Exploratory Rotation Begins December TBA Winter Sports Pictures TBA Fall Fundraiser Big Blast Event 8 MMS 6 th /7 th Grade and HS Band Concert 9 MMS/WMS 8 th Grade and HS Wind Ensemble Concert 15 Winter Choir Concert (at WHS) 18 End of Second Quarter / Winter Break Begins Following Regular School Day January 4 School Resumes 7 2 nd Quarter Report Cards Sent Home 18 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School 29 End of 3 rd Exploratory Rotation

4 February 1 4 th Exploratory Rotation Begins 6 D118 Band Solo and Ensemble 9 3rd Quarter Midterms Sent Home 11 Parent Conferences No Student Attendance 12 Institute Day No Student Attendance 15 President s Day No School 23 National Junior Honor Society Induction (at MMS) 7:00 p.m. March 2 Spring Choir Concert (at WHS) 7:00 p.m. 9 MMS Band Concert (at WHS) 7:00 p.m. 11 End of 3 rd Quarter 14 Beginning of 4 th Quarter 15 3 rd Quarter Report Cards Sent Home 18 Spring Break Begins Following Regular School Day 28 School Resumes April 1 End of 4 th Exploratory Rotation 4 5 th Exploratory Rotation Begins 26 4th Quarter Midterms Sent Home 26 MMS Spring Musical Performance for Elementary School 27 MMS Spring Musical Performance for Elementary School 28 MMS Spring Musical 7:00 p.m. 29 MMS Spring Musical 7:00 p.m. 30 MMS Spring Musical 7:00 p.m. May 1 MMS Spring Musical 2:00 p.m. TBA Farewell MMS/WMS Choir Concert (at WHS) TBA MMS Band Concert (at WHS) 24 Last Day of School if all Emergency Days Are Used

5 WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR MONDAY AUGUST FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TERM and INSTITUTE DAY NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE TUESDAY AUGUST INSTITUTE DAY NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE WEDNESDAY AUGUST FIRST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE (GRADES 1-12) KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY AUGUST KINDERGARTEN CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY SEPTEMBER LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL MONDAY OCTOBER COLUMBUS DAY NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY OCTOBER EARLY DISMISSAL DAY* and PARENT CONFERENCES THURSDAY OCTOBER PARENT CONFERENCES NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE FRIDAY OCTOBER INSTITUTE DAY NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER NON ATTENDANCE DAY NO SCHOOL THURSDAY NOVEMBER THANKSGIVING DAY NO SCHOOL FRIDAY NOVEMBER NON ATTENDANCE DAY NO SCHOOL FRIDAY DECEMBER WINTER BREAK BEGINS FOLLOWING REGULAR SCHOOL DAY MONDAY JANUARY SCHOOL RESUMES MONDAY JANUARY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY NO SCHOOL THURSDAY FEBRUARY PARENT CONFERENCES NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE FRIDAY FEBRUARY INSTITUTE DAY NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE MONDAY FEBRUARY PRESIDENTS DAY NO SCHOOL FRIDAY MARCH SPRING BREAK BEGINS FOLLOWING REGULAR SCHOOL DAY MONDAY MARCH SCHOOL RESUMES TUESDAY MAY LAST DAY OF REQUIRED ATTENDANCE IF ALL FIVE EMERGENCY DAYS ARE USED** NOTE: STUDENTS IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND WEE KIDS PROGRAMS FOLLOW THE KINDERGARTEN CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 EARLY STUDENT DISMISSAL DAY * Times Of Early Student Dismissal To Accommodate Parent Conferences Grades :35 p.m. Grades 6-8 1:05 p.m. Grades 1-5 2:05 p.m. AM Kdg. 10:50 a.m. PM Kdg. Begins 12:20 p.m. Dismissal 2:05 p.m. WHS 1 st Semester Finals December 16, 17, 18 WHS 2 nd Semester Finals TBD LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EARLY STUDENT DISMISSAL DAY ** *** Times of Early Student Dismissal to Accommodate Half-Day Teacher Inservice M,T,W, or Th Friday Grades :20 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Grades :50 a.m. 11:50 a.m. Grades :05 p.m. 12:35 p.m. No school for AM or PM Kindergarten WHS Graduation Ceremony Sunday, May 22, 2016, 2:30 p.m. WMS & MMS Promotion Ceremony TBD QUARTERS FOR GRADES K-8 SEMESTERS FOR GRADES st 08/12 10/09 = 42 days 1 st 08/12 12/18 = 86 days 2 10/13 12/18 = 44 days 2 nd 01/04 05/17 = 88 days *** rd 3 01/04 03/11 = 46 days (Last day of 4th Quarter at Grades K-8 and th 4 03/14 05/17 = 42 days *** 2nd Semester at Grades 9-12 if no emergency days are used) *** Adopted: December 18, 2014

6 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive systems approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. Matthews Middle School has adopted PBIS to help our students become more responsible, respectful, and safe citizens here at Matthews and in our community. On August 12 th, we kicked off the year with videos, classroom experiences, and a celebration to reinforce the behavioral expectations when students are on the bus and at school. This year we have added a new layer to our PBIS program called the Mustang Pride Program (MP2). MP2 is a more user friendly version of our Check In Check Out program. The goal is to help students to quickly acclimate to the school environment, connect with adults, and become more self-aware of their school behaviors. Every Thursday, during lunches, we offer the Mustang Mercantile. Students are welcome to trade in their Mustang Madness Tickets for items in the mercantile. Any student who is interested in becoming a Mercantile Manager can attend a meeting every Thursday during homeroom with Mrs. Krieger in room 131. Last year we had over 40 students volunteer to be Mercantile Managers (put that on their resumes ). Our first dance this year will celebrate the PBIS program on Friday, September 28 th from 6-8pm. On Friday, October 9th the students will be celebrating their first quarter achievements. This event will be in response to analysis of our current data trends. If you have any questions regarding the PBIS program please contact either Mr. Grandt (x2612) or Mr. Taterka (x2500). Mustangs are respectful, responsible, and safe. Yee hahhh!

7 ATTENTION 6 th GRADE PARENTS- All children entering 6 th grade must have a physical examination. They must also present evidence of having been immunized. The deadline to submit this form is October 15, Please be sure that the form is completed in its entirety or it will be returned. Any child that does not have a physical exam form on file will be excluded from school on the deadline date. Please see the attached letter regarding the Meningococcal vaccine that is a new state requirement for all 6 th grade students. In addition, an oral health examination by a licensed dentist within 18 months of the May 15 th deadline is required for all 6 th graders. This dental examination form must be submitted by May 15, These forms may be obtained in the nurse s office. Most dentists have the form available for your convenience. The completed form may be submitted to me at any time before the deadline. ATTENTION ALL PARENTS- Any medication brought to school MUST have a medication form completed and signed by the parent/guardian for non-prescription medication or a form completed and signed by the parent/guardian and physician for prescription medications. The school does not supply medication for student use. If your child has any medical conditions that you feel need to be updated in your child s medical file, please indicate this information in writing or feel free to contact the school nurse. In order to help meet your child s health needs in school, each student should have a current health survey on file in the nurse s office. Please complete this form and return it to the nurse even though you may have done so in previous years. If you have any questions regarding the above information or any other health concerns, please feel free to contact me at ext 2505 Ms. Patti Christensen

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11 WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 118 Superintendent of Schools 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois , (847) , Fax (847) , Dr. Daniel J. Coles Wauconda Grade Robert Crown Cotton Creek Wauconda Middle Matthews Middle Wauconda High Associate Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Business Services, CSBO Curriculum & Instruction Human Resources Special Services Technology Services William Harkin Dr. David Wilm Cameron Willis Valerie Donnan Scott Cittadino Notice to Parents Regarding Acceptable Use of District 118 Electronic Networks Annual Parent Opt-Out Notice Parents who prefer to exercise their right to have their child opt-out from using the district s Electronic Network (i.e. computer labs, internet accessibility, library information system, etc.) must notify their building principal in writing at the start of the school year of their wish to do so. The Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks Administrative Procedure may be found in your child s parent/student handbook 2015/16. Questions regarding the Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks may be directed to your child s school. Notice to Parents Regarding Directory Information Annual Parent Opt-Out Notice The law and District Policy designate certain information as Directory Information. Directory information includes the student s name, address, telephone listing, gender, grade level, birth date and birth place, parent s names and addresses, academic awards, degrees and honors received, information relating to school-sponsored activities, organizations and athletics, major field of study, period of attendance in the school, the height and weight of members of athletic teams, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. This information may be released to the general public, unless a parent informs the District within ten (10) days of this Notice that information concerning his or her child should not be released, or that the parent desires that some or all of this information not be designated as directory information. Please contact your building principal with any questions concerning this notice. Notice to Parents Regarding Military Recruitment Annual Parent Opt-Out Notice A recent change in Federal Law gives military recruiters the same access to high school student directory information as businesses and college recruiters. Parents may choose to opt-out of this Federal requirement by notifying the building principal in writing that they do not wish to have this student information shared with military recruiters. Please contact the high school building principal at , ext with any questions concerning this notice. Learning For Life Building Partnerships For Success

12 Notice Of Non-Discrimination It is the policy of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 not to discriminate on the basis of color, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, status of being homeless, order of protection status, actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, with respect to its educational programs, enrollments, activities or employment policy. This policy of non-discrimination is in compliance with Titles IX and VI and Section 504. Inquiries concerning compliance may be directed to the Principal, insert address, insert phone number at School, or to Mr. Cameron Willis, Nondiscrimination Coordinator, and/or Mrs. Valerie Donnan, Complaint Manager, 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084, (847) , or the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C. Notice of Prohibition Against Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment Bullying, intimidation, and harassment are not acceptable in any form and will not be tolerated at school or any school related activity. The School District will protect students against retaliation for reporting incidents of bullying, intimidation, or harassment, and will take disciplinary action against any student who participates in such conduct. Learning For Life Building Partnerships For Success

13 Bienvenida del Superintendente Permitanme darles a todos la bienvenida a nuestro maravilloso distrito escolar para el ano escolar 2015/16. La Visión de nuestro distrito escolar Aprendiendo Por Vida Construyendo Asociaciones Para el Éxito es la piedra angular de nuestros programas educativos como también para las relaciones que fomentamos entre todos. Según nos esforzamos en lograr excelencia educativa, alentamos un sentimiento de confianza y comunicación abierta. A esos fines, invitamos a todos los padres a comunicarse con nuestro personal si tienen alguna preocupación relacionada con la educación de sus niños. Es a través de la comunicación abierta que las preocupaciones son atendidas y las asociaciones son fortalecidas. Asociaciones fuertes entre estudiantes, padres, y educadores forman las relaciones positivas que son criticas para el éxito de los estudiantes en la escuela. Nuevamente, bienvenidos y que tengan un gran ano escolar. Dr. Daniel J. Coles Superintendente de Escuelas Aviso a los Padres del Uso Aceptable del Distrito 118 sobre Redes electrónicas Notificación Anual de Padres de optar por el uso de la red electrónica Los padres que prefieren ejercer su derecho a tener a sus hijos optar por el uso de la red electrónica del distrito (es decir, laboratorios de computación, acceso a Internet, sistema de información de la biblioteca, etc) deben notificar a su director de la escuela por escrito al inicio del año escolar de su deseo de hacerlo. El uso aceptable de Procedimiento Administrativo redes electrónicas se pueden encontrar en el Manual del Estudiante 2015/16 de su hijo. Preguntas sobre el uso aceptable de las redes electrónicas pueden ser dirigidas a la escuela de su hijo. Información de Directorio Notificación Anual de Alternativa a Padres La ley y la política del distrito designan cierta información como Información de Directorio. Información de directorio incluye el nombre del estudiante, dirección, teléfono, sexo, grado, fecha de nacimiento y lugar de nacimiento, nombre de los padres y sus direcciones, premios académicos, títulos y honores recibidos, información relacionada con actividades auspiciadas por la escuela, organizaciones y atletismo, concentración de estudios, periodo de asistencia en la escuela, estatura y peso de los miembros de los equipos atléticos, y la mas reciente anterior agencia educativa o institución asistida por el estudiante. Esta información puede ser accesible al publico en general, a no ser que los padres le informen al distrito en un plazo de diez (10) días de esta notificación que la información concerniente a su hijo(a) no debe ser accesible, o que los padres desean que parte o toda la información no sea designada como información de directorio. Favor de contactar al principal de la escuela si tiene alguna pregunta concierne a esta notificación.

14 Notificación a Padres Concerniente a Reclutamiento Militar Notificación Anual de Alternativa a Padres Un reciente cambio en la ley federal permite a reclutadores militares el mismo acceso a la información de directorio que tienen los reclutadores comerciales y de colegios. Los padres pueden escoger la opción de salida de este requisito federal notificando al principal de la escuela por escrito que ellos no desean que se comparta la información del estudiante con reclutadores militares. Favor de contactar al principal de la escuela superior al , ext con cualquier pregunta sobre esta notificación. Notificación de la no-discriminación Es la póliza del Distrito Escolar 118 no discriminar en contra las bases de color, raza, nacionalidad, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, descendencia, edad, incapacidad física o mental, la identidad de género, el estado de quedarse sin hogar, el auto del estatuto de protección, el estado real o potencial estado civil o de los padres, como el embarazo, con respecto a su programas educativos, las matrículas, las actividades o la política de empleo.esta póliza de no discriminar cumple de acuerdo con los títulos IX y VI y la sección 504. Preguntas acerca conformidad puede ser dirigido al principal, insert address, insert phone number at School, o al Señor Cameron Willis, Coordinadora de la nodiscriminación, y/o Señora Valerie Donnan, Administrador de denuncia, 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084, (847) , o el director de la oficina de los derechos Civiles, Departamento de Salud, Educación y bienestar, Washington, D.C. Aviso de Prohibición de la matoneria, la intimidación y el acoso Los actos de la matoneria, la intimidación y el acoso no son aceptables en cualquier forma y no será tolerado en la escuela o cualquier actividad relacionada con la escuela. El distrito escolar protege a los estudiantes contra las represalias por denunciar casos de matoneria, intimidación o acoso, y tomara las medidas disciplinarias contra cualquier estudiante que participe en dicha conducta.

15 Test of SchoolMessenger emergency alert system will be September 3rd! Wauconda CUSD 118 provides an emergency alert messaging service to parents and staff of our school community. The District will once again be partnering with SchoolMessenger to send automated phone calls and s to parents and staff regarding school closings due to inclement weather as well as any other emergency situation that may arise. In order for you to receive important messages, it is imperative that the District has all of your most current contact information. SchoolMessenger will be able to send an emergency call to your home phone, cell phone and to your provided that we have the most up-to-date contact information possible. All changes received during the summer have been entered into our system. Dr. Coles, Superintendent of Schools & select administrators have been trained to utilize SchoolMessenger. In the event of an emergency, Dr. Coles or his designee, would have the ability of utilizing SchoolMessenger from anywhere that has either Internet or phone access to send out important information to the school community. Dr. Coles intends on testing the SchoolMessenger system on Thursday, September 3, If you do not receive a test alert on September 3 rd, it means that Wauconda CUSD 118 does not have your most current contact information. Please contact your child s school office if you need to update your phone number(s) or address(es). Please Mark Your Calendar! Who: Wauconda CUSD 118 Parents and Staff What: Test the District s SchoolMessenger Alert System Where: Wauconda CUSD 118 School Community When: September 3, 2015 How: SchoolMessenger Will Send A Test Alert to All Parents and Staff Via Phone and Why: To Ensure That All Parents and Staff Receive Important Information From Wauconda CUSD 118 As Soon As Possible If you do not get a phone call and/or alert from the SchoolMessenger system on September 3 rd, please contact your child s office to update your contact information. Revised 07/15

16 Prueba de El Mensajero Escolar de Emergencia se llevara acabo el 3 de septiembre Wauconda CUSD 118 ofrece un servicio de mensaje de alerta en caso de emergencia para padres y personal de nuestra comunidad escolar. El distrito una vez mas se ha asociado con School Messenger y estará enviando llamadas de teléfono automáticas y correo electronico a padres y personal referente al cierre de escuelas debido a mal tiempo como también cualquier otra situación de emergencia que pueda surgir. Para poder recibir importantes mensajes, es imperativo que el distrito tenga su información de contacto mas corriente. SchoolMessenger podrá enviar una llamada de emergencia al teléfono de su hogar, teléfono celular, y a su correo electrónico dado que nosotros tengamos la información para contactarlos mas corriente posible. Todos los cambios recibidos durante el verano han entrado en nuestro sistema. Dr.Coles, Superintendente de Escuelas, y un grupo de administradores han sido entrenados para utilizar SchoolMessenger. En el evento de una emergencia, Dr. Coles o su designado, tendrá la habilidad de utilizar SchoolMessenger desde cualquier lugar que tenga acceso a la Internet o teléfono para enviar información importante a la comunidad escolar. Dr. Coles tiene planeado probar el sistema SchoolMessenger el jueves 3 de septiembre, Si usted no recibe una prueba de alerta el 3 de septiembre, esto significa que Wauconda CUSD 118 no tiene su información de contacto más corriente. Favor de comunicarse con la oficina de la escuela de su niño(a) para poner al día su numero(s) de teléfono o dirección(es) de correo electrónico. Favor de Marcar Sus Calendarios! Quien: Padres y Personal de Wauconda CUSD 118 Que: Prueba del Sistema de Alerta del Distrito SchoolMessenger Donde: Comunidad Escolar de Wauconda CUSD Cuando: 3 de Septiembre, 2015 Como: SchoolMessenger enviara una prueba de alerta a todos los padres y personal vía teléfono o correo electrónico. Porque: Para Asegurarnos que Todos Los Padres y Personal Reciban Información Importante de Wauconda CUSD 118 Tan Pronto Sea Posible. Si usted no recibe una llamada de teléfono y/o correo electrónico de alerta del sistema SchoolMessenger el 3 de septiembre, favor de contactar la escuela de su niño(a) y poner al día su información de contacto.

17 September 2015 MMS PTO NEWS MMS has once again joined together with The Chip Shoppe to generate extra funds and invite you to choose from a wonderful selection of quality products including food made in the Midwest! Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new technology and support programs used by all students at MMS. Your participation is greatly appreciated! Information will be coming home with your child the week of Aug. 31. There are prize incentives in the packet, as well as: Earn prizes by selling even 1 item. The more you sell, the more rewards you earn! In addition to the prizes in the catalog, help us reach our goal and get these bonus prizes! Let's see which grade level sells the most! Sell 2+ items for a chance to win an I-Tunes gift card You and a friend get to eat lunch outdoors for selling 10+ items Go out to lunch in a Hummer Limo by selling 25+ items P T O Bo d N t M t g Sept. 10th, 3:20. Please join us in the Matthews Library! The Big F dra р La chс M day! M na Back! MMS PTO will be offering Manna every month this year! Starting in September, the dates are: Order forms will be sent home: Wed. 9/2 Order forms due back: Wed. 9/9 Cards delivered: Wed. 9/16 This is a super easy way to help the PTO raise more funds, you purchase gift cards for places you shop anyway, like gas, groceries, or maybe hair cuts and restaurants and then the PTO get s a % back from Manna on the gift cards you purchase! More information on what Manna is and how you can support the PTO through purchasing gift cards at or April at april.jasinski@sbcglobal.net -Thank you! Wлcॐe New President: Kimberly Miller: kimautok@yahoo.com Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Enter your total orders online@ to be entered to win bonus and instant prizes. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Jen Discher: jdischer@sbcglobal.net Tracey Albrecht: tracey@soapboxstudio.com Beverly Linning: Beverly@Linning.net

18 Welcome to another school year! Wauconda District #118 PTO Membership Drive JOIN TODAY! JOIN TODAY! The Wauconda District #118 PTO invites all district families and staff to participate in our organization. We are parents and teachers who support our children s learning experiences. Your PTO membership helps support a wide variety of programs including assemblies, family events, Young Authors, field trip transportation and art programs, as well as technology and classroom upgrades, to build better and stronger schools for our children s present and future. This year we are excited to announce a new electronic directory system to replace the printed directories we have distributed in the past. Now you will be able to access the Dist. #118 PTO directory right from your smartphone using the DirectorySpot app. If you still prefer a hard-copy version, a printable PDF file is available on the app or by logging on at The app will contain contact names, phone numbers and addresses, as well as sort by subgroups within our organization. The app is very secure and only members of Dist. #118 PTO will be granted access. Members will submit their information as usual, using the printed form on the back of this page or, the preferred method, online at d118pto.org/join-the-pto. Once we have all of the data loaded, you will receive an with instructions on how to download DirectorySpot and set your password. Here are some screenshots from our new app (data is fictional): For more information on DirectorySpot, visit the Dist. #118 PTO website: Our goal is total family participation! Registration is easy and membership allows you to vote at PTO meetings and run in PTO elections. As always, our Parent Partnership Program allows you to contribute monetarily to your individual school s PTO(s). Your PTO membership makes a difference. We thank you for your support. Submit information online or using the Submit reverse information by online SEPT or 19. using the reverse form by SEPT 11. Return your membership dues and membership form by September 11, 2015: To school office: Register online: ATTN: PTO Membership Questions? d118pto.membership@att.net

19 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Please check all that apply below, I am (we are) a WSD #118: Family Teacher Primary Address Street Address: City State: Zip code: Home Phone Number: Parent/Guardian #1: Parent/Guardian #2: Name: Name: Cell Phone: * Wauconda School District #118 PTO Membership Form School Year SUBMIT BY: SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 FOR WSD #118 FAMILY Household Contact Information Cell Phone: * *At least one address required for acess to PTO Directory. Check if you DO NOT want to receive s about PTO events and opportunities. Check if you DO NOT want your information to be included in the PTO directory. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY If you would like to be included in the directory, but want to have certain personal information left out (phone number or address, for example), please indicate below: 1st Child 2nd Child 3rd Child 4th Child 5th Child 6th Child Teacher / Admin Personnel Name: School: Grade Level or Staff Position: Student Information - List all children attending WSD #118 schools (Elementary-High School) Teacher First Name Last Name School Grade (Home Room Teacher for Grades 6-8) FOR TEACHER / ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBERS ONLY Teacher / Administrative Personnel will have school address information listed - If you have a child in the district please fill out above section also. Address: OPTIONAL DONATION: I would like to be part of the PTO Partnership Program Family ($25 - $49) Silver ($50) Gold ($100) Platinum (Over $100) Please indicate how you want your PTO Partnership Donation allocated: (This does not include the $6 PTO Membership Fee) PAYMENT INFORMATION CCS RCS WGS MMS WMS PTO Membership Fee: $ PTO Partnership Donation (Optional): $ 6.00 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 Form of payment: Check # Cash Join/pay online at: d118pto.org/join-the-pto Total Enclosed: $ Make Checks Payable to: District #118 PTO

20 Wauconda District #118 PTO Membership Drive JOIN TODAY! ÚNETE HOY! Submit information online or using the reverse form by SEPT 19. Presentar información en línea o utilizando el formulario inversa por 11 de septiembre. Bienvenidos a un nuevo año escolar! El Distrito # 118 PTO de Wauconda invita a todas las familias y el personal del distrito a participar en nuestra organización. Somos padres y maestros que apoyan a las experiencias de aprendizaje de nuestros hijos. Su membresía del PTO ayuda a apoyar una amplia variedad de programas que incluyen asambleas, eventos familiares, los jóvenes autores, transporte viaje de campo y programas de arte, así como la tecnología y mejorar los salones, para construir escuelas mejores y más fuertes para el presente y el futuro de nuestros hijos. Este año estamos muy contentos de anunciar un nuevo sistema de guía electrónica para reemplazar los directorios impresos que hemos distribuido en el pasado. Ahora usted será capaz de acceder al Dist. # 118 directorio PTO desde su smartphone con la aplicación DirectorySpot. Si aún prefiere una versión en papel, un archivo PDF imprimible está disponible en la aplicación o ingresando al Esta aplicación contiene nombres de contacto, números de teléfono y direcciones, así como ordenar por subgrupos con nuestra organización. La aplicación es muy seguras y solo miembros del Dist. # 118 PTO se les concederá acceso. Los miembros presentar su información, como de costumbre, utilizando el formulario impreso en el reverso de esta página o en línea en d118pto.org/join-the-pto. Una vez que tengamos todos los datos cargados usted recibirá un correo electrónico con instrucciones sobre cómo descargar DirectorySpot y establecer su contraseña. Aquí están algunas capturas de pantalla de nuestra nueva aplicación. Para más información sobre DirectorySpot, visite el sitio web Dist # 118 PTO: Nuestro objetivo es la participación total de la familia! El registro es fácil y membresía le permite votar en las reuniones del PTO y ejecutar en las elecciones de PTO. Como siempre, nuestro Programa de Asociación de Padres le permite contribuir monetariamente al PTO de su escuela. Su membresía PTO hace una diferencia. Le damos las gracias por su apoyo. Regrese a sus cuotas de membresía y formulario de adhesión al 11 de septiembre 2015: Para la oficina de la escuela: Registrar en el Internet: ATTN: PTO Membership Preguntas? d118pto.membership@att.net

21 POR FAVOR ESCRIBA CLARAMENTE Please check all that apply below, Yo soy (somos) WSD #118: Family Masestro (a) Direccion primaria Dirreccion: Ciudad Edo: Codigo: Casa de telefono: Direccion Alternativa (si es aplicable) Dirreccion: Ciudad: Edo: Codigo: Casa de telefono: Padre #1: Padre #2: Nombre: Nombre: Celular: *Correo electronico: Wauconda School District #118 PTO Membership Form School Year SUBMIT BY: SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 FOR WSD #118 FAMILY Household Contact Information Celular: *Correo electronico: *Al menos una direccion de correo electronico necessario para el acceso al directorio. POR FAVOR ESCRIBA CLARAMENTE Hijo/a Hijo/a Hijo/a Hijo/a Hijo/a Hijo/a Teacher / Admin Personnel Name: School: Grade Level or Staff Position: IFORMACION DE ESTUDIANTE- Apunte a todos sus hijos que asisten a alguna escuela de WSD #118 schools Maestra (Maestra de Home Nombre de pila Apellido Escuela Grado Room para Grados 6-12) Address: OPTIONAL DONATION: I would like to be part of the PTO Partnership Program Familia ($25 - $49) Silver ($50) Gold ($100) Platinum (Over $100) Habra una cuota de $5 para la membrecia del PTO por familia para cubrir costos del directorio PARA MAESTROS/ADMINISTRADORES SOLAMENTE Teacher / Administrative Personnel will have school address information listed - If you have a child in the district please fill out above section also. PAYMENT INFORMATION CCS RCS WGS MMS WMS Cuota de Membrecia: $ Contribucion Opcional: $ 5.00 FECHA DE PLAZO: 9/11/15 Form of payment: de cheque # Cash Join/pay online at: d118pto.org/join-the-pto Total Includio: $ Haga sus cheques a: District #118 PTO

22 WAUCONDA DISTRICT 118 BAND BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP FORM SCHOOL YEAR MEMBERSHIP is FREE and open to anyone wanting to support the students of all District 118 band programs. Membership will keep you informed of Band and Band Booster activities/events and needs. Membership: New Membership Alumni Member Existing Member (Please fill in to confirm we have updated information on file) Names (s) ( is the primary means of communicating upcoming events, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities and announcements to members) Home Phone Cell Phone Student School/Grade I/WE would like to help volunteer with the following: Help sell fundraiser products after concerts Help at D118 Band and Solo Ensemble in February Help at Concerts/Band Events Help at Football Games Please return this form to your band director. Please be assured that helping at an event in not a requirement to be a member. Questions, please us at d118bandboosters@gmail.com or contact one of the district band directors Band Booster website: d118bands.org

23 NOTES WAUCONDA DISTRICT 118 BAND BOOSTERS The Wauconda Band Boosters is a non-profit organization that support and helps the Band programs at Wauconda Middle School, Matthew Middle School and Wauconda High School. Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the Band Room at Wauconda High School Due to the Labor Day Holiday, The next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Membership is Free and open to anyone. Membership will keep you informed of Band and Band Boosters activities and events. To join, fill out the Membership form and return to any band director. Board of Directors President: Carey McHugh Secretary: Cindy Otterson Treasurer: Susan Brown Fundraiser: Marcy Cronin Band Booster website is d118bands.org Contact us at d118bandboosters@gmail.com

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25 TRIV NIGHT PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT BULLDOG NATION FOUNDATION? A SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2015 WAU CONDA AMERICAN LEGION POST # S. Main Street Doors open at 6 pm $35 per person Raffles and Door Prizes Table Decorating Contest Appetizer Buffet Auction Items Teams of 8 Age 21+ Brought to you by Registration now open! For more information or to register, visit star@procomps.com

26 2ND BI- ANNUAL WAUCONDA DISTRICT 118 BAND BOOSTERS Twin From $248 Full From $328 Queen From $395 King /CA-King From When: Sat. Sep 26 Time: 10AM-4PM Where: Wauconda HS Cafeteria Event Link: BENEFITS WAUCONDA DISTRICT 118 BAND BOOSTERS ALL D118 BANDS COPYRIGHT 2015 CUSTOM FUNDRAISING SOLUTIONS

27 Starting in September, the Library will offer a Homework Help center in our new digital classroom. Students will be able to drop-in with homework questions and get assistance from teachers on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. & Saturdays from 10 a.m p.m. Our monthly program calendars, available at or in the library, will have specific dates.

28 Preschool Screening Wauconda CUSD 118 Parents, if you have any questions or concerns about your child s emotional, social, cognitive, or physical development and you live within Wauconda CUSD 118 boundaries, please call x9205 for an appointment today. Wauconda CUSD 118 offers Preschool Screening to all children aged three to five years who live within the district boundaries. The screening will provide parents with information about their child s growth and development in the areas of cognition, motor, speech, language, social, emotional, vision, and hearing. Screenings are offered on the following dates: Tuesday, August 25 Thursday, August 27 Tuesday, September 15 Tuesday, December 1 Tuesday, February 23 Tuesday, May 3 Don t Delay! Contact the Special Education Office at X9208 to schedule a screening or for further information.

29 Examenes Pre-Escolares Distrito 118 Comunidad de Wauconda Padres, si tienen preguntas o preocupaciones sobre el desarrollo emocional, social, cognoscitivo, o físico de su hijo/a y viven entre los limites de Wauconda CUSD 118, favor que llamar hoy x9205 para una cita. Wauconda CUSD 118 ofrece los Exámenes Pre- Escolares a todos niños/as que tengan tres a cinco años que vivan entre los límites del distrito escolar. Los exámenes van a proveer los padres con información sobre el desarrollo de su hijo/a en los áreas de lenguaje, social, emocional, visión, audición, y de motaras. Están citas por los exámenes en las fechas abajas: Martes, 25 de Agosto Jueves, 27 de Agosto Martes, 15 de Septiembre Martes, 1 de Deciembre Martes, 23 de Febrero Martes, 3 de Mayo Favor que llamar la Oficina de Educación Especial lo más pronto como posible para hacer una cita para una examen o para más información al X9208

30 $PurchaseOrder.Id=40709 $PartName=WithBorder Wauconda School District Breakfast Menu STRAWBERRY W/G POP TART FRESH APPLE AND/OR JUICE W/G = WHOLE GRAIN BLUEBERRY MUFFIN OR MINI FRENCH TOAST FRESH APPLE AND/OR BANANA FRESH BAGEL CREAM CHEESE FRESH ORANGE AND/OR JUICE APPLE NUTRIGRAIN BAR STRING CHEESE FRESH APPLE AND/OR ORANGE BREAKFAST PRICE: $ REDUCED BREAKFAST PRICE: $.30 NO SCHOOL LABOR DAY MINI MAPLE PANCAKES OR CINNAMON TOAST CEREAL BAR FRESH APPLE AND/OR JUICE APPLE CINNAMON MUFFIN FRESH BANANA AND/OR JUICE CHEERIOS CEREAL BAR FRESH APPLE AND/OR JUICE STRAWBERRY W/G POP TART FRESH APPLE AND/OR JUICE 1% WHITE AND FAT FREE CHOCOLATE OFFERED DAILY BAGEL CREAM CHEESE FRESH APPPLE AND/OR JUICE MINI CHOC CHIP FR. TOAST OR OATMEAL BAR FRESH ORANGE AND/OR JUICE GOLDEN GRAHAMS CEREAL BAR FRESH BANANA AND/OR JUICE MINI MAPLE PANAKES OR STRAWBERRY POP TARTS FRESH APPLE AND/OR JUICE BLUEBERRY MUFFIN FRESH ORANGE AND/OR JUICE MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE CINNAMON W/G POP TARTS FRESH APPLE AND/OR JUICE MINI BLUEBERRY PANCAKES or APPLE NUTRIGRAIN BAR FRESH ORANGE AND/OR JUICE CINNMON TOAST CEREAL BAR FRESH BANANA AND/OR JUICE MINI WAFFLES OR APPLE MUFFIN FRESH APPLE AND/OR JUICE FRESH BAGEL CREAM CHEESE FRESH ORANGE AND/OR JUICE OUR MENU IS ALIGNED WITH THE USDA's HEALTHIER SCHOOL CHALLENGE CINNAMON W/G POP TART FRESH APPLE AND/OR JUICE MINI MAPLE PANCAKES OR APPLE NUTRIGRAIN BAR FRESH ORANGE AND/OR JUICE FRESH BAGEL CREAM CHEESE FRESH BANANA AND/OR JUICE WE WELCOME YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS/ PLEASE CONTACT RICHARD I. REDER, GENERAL MANAGER AT:

31 Middle School Lunch Menu September 2015 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Fish PoBoy Sandwich Pasta in Marinara Sauce Chicago Style Hot Dog Wauconda Rice Bowl Tator Tots Broccoli Florettes Sweet Potaotes Corn Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Milk Milk Milk Milk Grilled Cheese Sandwich Chicken Parmesan Wauconda Mashed Potato Bowl BBQ Ribette Sandwich No School Tator Tots Broccoli Forettes Corn Sweet Potatoes Labor Day Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Milk Milk Milk Milk Vegetarian Chilli w/tostitos's Italian Meatball Sub Italian Baked Lasanga Oven Baked Chicken Leg w/roll Bosco Stick w/marinara Sauce Green Beans Tator Tots Broccoli Florettes Sweet Potatoes Corn Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk Wauconda Rice Bowl The Mexican Burger Cheesy Baked Pasta Baked Potato w/cheese Irish Nachos Green Beans Tator Tots t Broccoli Florettes Sweet Potatoes Corn Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk Creamy Mac & Cheese Chicken Pot Pie Bowl Bosco Stick w/marinara Sauce LUNCH PRICE: $2.75 Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Florettes Fruit Fruit Fruit REDUCED LUNCH: $.40 Milk Milk Milk