VETERANS DAY Veterans Day is a day to remember and recognize the millions of Americans, past and present, whose military service has kept our nation safe and strong, and whose sacrifices have helped preserve the freedoms Americans enjoy today. To remember those who have lost their lives or served their country, we ask Washington Middle School families to take time to thank veterans for their service to our country. .....Our 7th grade is sponsoring a special “Wall of Honor” where WMS students and staff submit information and pictures of family and friends that served in the armed forces. Those veterans that are submitted for remembering and honoring will be displayed in the 7th grade hall on Veterans Day and grouped by branches of service. See Mrs. Nickels for the special form to record the needed information. …..Our 8th grade students will attend the OFHS Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 10, 8:30 a.m. at the PAC.

COUPONS FOR SOLDIERS Do you have extra coupons from the Sunday paper? Send them to Mrs. Nickels in the 7th grade. The coupons will be cut and sent to our soldiers serving on military bases around the world. The coupons need to be manufacturer coupons. Store coupons cannot be accepted. Note: Even if coupons are expired, they can be used by the military for six months after the expiration date. POP TOPS COLLECTION The 7th grade will be helping Mercedes, a five year old girl in Madison, win the Guinness World Record for the largest pop top collection. The girl is collecting them in memory of her brother. Please send your pop tops to school to help Mercedes reach her goal and help the Madison Ronald McDonald House. SUCCESS TUTORING Washington Middle School will be offering an after-school tutoring program twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays, from 3:20-5:15 p.m. Students will learn organization strategies and study skill strategies and will also have time to complete homework. The next sessions are scheduled on November 13 & 16. (Late transportation is an option for $1.) No tutoring on November 6 - No school or November 9 - Parent Teacher Conferences.

Stephanie S. Landreman, Principal Anthony J. Logue, Assistant Principal Washington Middle School November 3, 2017

Web address: www.ocontofalls.k12.wi.us/wash/

WMS ACES COSMIC BOWLING The WMS ACES have another activity planned for students in good standing. Signup sheets are now available for Cosmic Bowling at the Gutter on Lineville Road in Green Bay on Thursday, December 7. Buses will depart Washington Middle School at 3:30 p.m. and return approximately at 6:30 p.m. The cost to participate is $10 and includes 2 hours of bowling. Permission forms can be found at the ACES bulletin board in the 8th grade hallway and in the literature rack by the office. Please give your completed form and payment to Mrs. Schwantes by November 17.

FFA DANCE CHAPERONES Many thanks go to the following individuals that volunteered their time to chaperone the FFA dance on October 20: Angela & David Baeten, Virgie Damp, Keely Hendricks, Tammi LaLuzerne, and Ken Harter. Mrs. Markhardt and all our students appreciate your efforts to make this dance a success.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent/Teacher Conferences for Washington Middle School are scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 1:30-5:00 & 5:30-7:00 p.m. Teachers will be located in the following areas for conferences: 6th grade - Washington Street Gym, 7th grade - band room, 8th grade - Cafeteria, and Encore teachers - in their rooms. If you would like to have a conference but are unable to attend, or you find the time is insufficient, please call the school and we will be happy to arrange a date and time for you to meet with the teachers. CHILD CARE DURING P/T CONFERENCES WMS Student Council will be offering Child Care Services during Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 9, from 1:30 to 6:30. Certified student babysitters will watch over and entertain children while parents are conferencing with their child's teachers. Parents can drop off (sign in) their children in room 641 at WMS if they want to make use of Child Care Services. PROGRESS REPORTS Progress Reports will not be emailed this week due to the end of the quarter. Grades are being finalized for report cards that come home on November 8.

Web address: https://ofpanthers.com/schools/washington-middle-school

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Counselor’s Corner Mrs. Schneider, Washington Middle School Counselor Study Skills Review With the end of Quarter 1, it is a good time to look at your child’s grades and ask them to do some reflecting about their study habits. All of the students had the opportunity to learn many study habits during the Life Skills classes, including but not limited to the following: Organizational/Time Management Skills:

Mandatory Organizational Binder/Agenda/Color-Coded Folders/Pencil Pouch: Need to bring to every class.

Locker organization strategies: Organize according to classes; take home needless items. SMART Goals:

Short term/every day goals: 1) Write assignments in agenda at the start of every class. 2) Complete daily assignments. 3) Study for tests/quizzes. 4) Maintain an organized binder and locker.

Long Term Goal: The whole school has a long term goal to earn C’s or above in every class by the end of Quarter 1.

Test Taking Strategies:

Reading Strategies: Read headings, sub-headings, vocabulary, and questions before reading a chapter; make a study guide; make a story outline.

Memorization Strategies: Make flashcards and study guides; teach information to someone else; visualize the information; use mnemonic devices; study in short spurts but frequently; study corrected assignments; chunk information.

Test taking strategies:

Use positive visual imagery before the test.

Read the directions and all of the questions before beginning.

Do the easiest questions first and time manage the rest of the test.

Complete every question. Parents, please remember a behavior won’t become a habit unless it’s done repeatedly for about a month. You may need to reinforce these study skills daily so they become habits. The Character Trait that we will be focusing on at Washington Middle School for the month of November is “TRUSTWORTHINESS.” Parents, you have a very important role to play in the development of your child’s character. Please take some time to discuss the concept of “being a trustworthy person.” Here are a few points you could discuss:

How does being a trustworthy person affect your reputation? What are some situations when being honest takes courage? What are long-term effects of being dishonest to your teachers, parents, or friends, even only once? Always pursue victory in athletics with honor. Don’t tolerate dishonesty, cheating, or dishonorable conduct. The Family Activity focusing on Honesty (Trustworthiness) is attached. Please take the opportunity to

discuss the important information, then sign it and tear off the bottom part and have your child return it to Mrs. Schneider for a treat.

For other resources on Character Education go to www.charactercounts.org.

“Trust is the highest form of human motivation.” Stephan Covey

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ART PALETTE

PUMPKIN PATCH CONTEST - Congratulations to everyone who entered the Pumpkin Patch contest this year! Your pumpkins were very fun to view and they inspired others! Thank your for the time and talents you put into making them for us.

1st Place - Kathryn Raddatz - Characters from Inside Out 2nd Place - Mya Magnin - Dumbo the Elephant 3rd Place - Emily Riebe - Winnie the Pooh Honorable Mention: Ayden Bigelow - Tom of Tom & Jerry

Fresco Geckos will meet on Thursday, November 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

CHEER & STUNT CLINIC Parents, the OFHS cheerleaders would like to invite your child to learn how to cheer, chant, jump, stunt and dance like the OFHS cheerleaders while you finish your Christmas shopping! The Cheer Clinic is for girls and boys, ages 5-13. It will be held at Oconto Falls High School on December 2, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A parent performance will be held at 1:30 p.m. Participating kids will get to perform at OFHS on December 5 during half time of the varsity basketball game. The cost to participate is $30 per person and includes a lunch and t-shirt. Make checks payable to OFHS Cheer. Registration forms are available in the literature rack by the office. Registrations are due by November 22. This event will be held regardless of weather conditions. PANTHER PRIDE ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER Panther Pride Association (PPA) invites you to purchase 1 of only 250 tickets to support their 7th annual fundraising event. This event is being held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Romy’s Holiday Inn Restaurant, 9600 Hwy G, Kelly Lake. A $50 event ticket will entitle you to “dinner for 2”, featuring Romy’s chicken & tips with all the trimmings, one entry into the cash raffle, free soda, and music from 8:00 till midnight. To purchase tickets, please send a completed entry form for each ticket purchased to PPA, c/o Sue Mogged, 5076 Golden Corners Rd, Oconto Falls, WI 54154. Tickets can also be purchased at the Oconto Falls School District office. PANTHER DANCE CLUB Coach Laura Kostreva and the Oconto Falls Varsity Dance Team will be restarting the girls’ Middle School Dance Club. The group will learn two dance routines and perform at three varsity basketball games. There will be an entry fee of $60 due on November 10. Registration forms are in the literature rack by the school office. Checks should be made payable to Coach Laura Kostreva. INTERNATIONAL CLUB International Club members had a great time learning about South Korea at our last meeting. We sampled some kimchi and kim (rice wrapped with seaweed). We played popular Korean games, including Tug of War. Finally, everyone had an opportunity to make an interesting craft with "Doodle Tops" while listening to some Korean Pop music. We'll be cooking up some fun at our next meeting on November 21. See you then!

Nov. 7 7th - Clintonville - HOME - 4:15

Nov. 16 7th - Greenville - HOME - 4:15

Nov. 21 7th - Freedom - HOME - 4:15

Nov. 27 7th - Marinette - HOME - 4:30

Nov. 28 7th - Seymour - AWAY - 4:15

Nov. 30 7th - Freedom - AWAY - 4:15

Dec. 4 7th - Shawano - AWAY - 4:15

Dec. 5 7th - Shawano - HOME - 4:15

Dec. 7 7th - Clintonville - AWAY - 4;15

Nov. 7 7th - Clintonville - AWAY - 4:15

Nov. 16 7th - Greenville - AWAY - 4:15

Nov. 21 7th - Freedom - AWAY - 4:15

Nov. 27 7th - Marinette - HOME - 4:30

Nov. 28 7th - Seymour - HOME - 4:15

Nov. 30 7th - Freedom - HOME - 4:15

Dec. 4 7th - Shawano - HOME - 4:15

Dec. 5 7th - Shawano - AWAY - 4:15

Dec. 7 7th - Clintonville - HOME - 4;15

7TH & 8TH GRADE BOYS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

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The Oconto Falls School District shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, political affiliation, physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities, handicap, gender, gender orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, marital, parental or pregnancy status, ancestry, color, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

Sunday 5 Daylight Saving Time Ends

Monday 6 NO SCHOOL - Staff Development

Tuesday 7 BOOK FAIR IN THE IMC THIS WEEK! Election Day 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball - HOME - Clintonville 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball - AWAY - Clintonville, Bus departs 2:30 6th Grade Hoops Club - Washington St. Gym - Mr. Raddatz Tae Kwon Do - Central St. Gym - Sherry Czarapata

4:15 4:15 6:00-7:30 5:30-8:30

Thursday 9 Parent/Teacher Conferences - Two-Hour Early Release 1:30-5:00, 5:30-7:00

Friday 10 8th Grade - Veterans Day Program at OFHS 8:30-11:00

Saturday 11 Veterans Day

Monday 13 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK SUCCESS Tutoring - Rm. 807 - Miss O’Neil & Mrs. Schneider Adult Basketball - Washington St. Gym - Mr. Wheeler

3:20-5:15 6:00-10:00

Tuesday 14 Environmental Club - Prairie Ecology Seed Collection Trip - Mrs. Koller

6th Grade Hoops Club - Washington St. Gym - Mr. Raddatz Tae Kwon Do - Central St. Gym - Sherry Czarapata

3:30-5:00 6:00-7:30 5:30-8:30

Thursday 16 7th Grade boys’ Basketball - HOME - Greenville 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball - AWAY - Greenville, Bus departs 2:30 6th Grade Hoops Club - Washington St. Gym - Mr. Raddatz Fresco Geckos Meeting - Art Room - Mrs. Knoerzer SUCCESS Tutoring - Room 807 - Miss O’Neil & Mrs. Schneider

4:15 4:15 6:00-7:30 3:15-5:30 3:20-5:15

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Mark Your Calendar November

DEER HUNTING - November 20 & 21 Students planning to be absent on November 20 & 21 must complete a “Pre-Excused Absence Form” and attach a copy of their hunting license or hunter safety permit. A parent must sign the “absence form” giving permission for the student to be gone or send a handwritten note. The “absence form” notifies teachers of the student’s intention to be absent and establishes an understanding that missing assignments will be made up. If your child is struggling academically, we recommend that your child remain in school. Students can pick up the “absence forms” from the school office.

CHRISTMAS DESSERT AND COFFEE SHOW Christmas cheer in November! That's right! Start your holiday season right by joining the Friends of Abrams, THE SAPPHIRES, and Jeff Bain for great music and excellent desserts. The Friends of Abrams group is sponsoring a Christmas Dessert and Coffee Show on November 5, 2017, 1:00-3:00 pm at the Abrams Town Hall. Tickets are $10 and will be available at door but to reserve your spot, call Cookie Konitzer at 920-826-5804 or Stella Kennin at 920-826-5589.