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April 2015
Message Board 2 Calendar 4 Letter from Principal 5 Citizens of the Month 6 HMMS News 8 Variety Show 9 After School Activities 15
Horace Mann Eagle Express
Horace Mann Middle School 3101 N. 13th Street Wausau WI 54403
horacemann.wausauschools.org
Main Telephone: 715-261-0725 Attendance: 715-261-0735 Guidance: 715-261-0740
Fax: 715-261-2035
Office Hours 7:30 am—4:00 pm
Principal
Dr. Julie Sprague
Associate Principals Dr. Rob Phelps
Josh Ernst
Wausau School District wausauschools.org
Letters About Literature is a reading and writing contest for students in grades 4-12. Students are asked to read a book, poem, or speech and write to that author (living or dead) about how the book affected them personally. Letters are judged on state and national levels. Tens of thousands of students from across the country enter Letters About Literature each year. Students in Ms. Reimer’s and Mrs. Austin’s ELA classes were asked to write to authors, including award-winning author Sy Montgomery who wrote Temple Grandin – How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World. All students read this biography but did not necessarily choose to write to Ms. Montgomery. Students’ letters were submitted in February and semi-finalists were notified by mail to attend an awards banquet in Neenah, WI, on Saturday, April 25, at 1:30 P.M., at the Neehah Public Library. Wisconsin finalists will be selected at a later date. Team 6-1 Horace Mann Letters about Literature Semi-Finalists: Eleanor Mroczenski – author Gordon Korman Danika Monarski – author Markus Zusak Alison Gilles – author Rick Riordan Team 6-2 Horace Mann Letters about Literature Semi-Finalists: Diego Knight – Temple Grandin – How the Girl Who Loved Cows
Embraced Austism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery Max Novak – Wonder by R.J. Palacio Bryanna Schmitt – Nubs the True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a
Miracle Xander Williams – Warrior Series by Erin Hunter
MESSAGE BOARD
The Wausau School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. Anyone who believes that the Wausau School District has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act, may file a complaint with the WSD Equity Director at the Longfellow Administration Center, 415 Seymour Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359, or by telephone at 715-261-0500.
IMPORTANT!
School begins at
7:40 am.
Students are
allowed in the building
at 7:30 am and should
be in homeroom ready to
listen to announcements
at 7:40 am.
If your child will be out of school for the day or
late, please call our attendance line at
715.261.0735. You can leave a message 24-
hours a day. Thank you!
NO SCHOOL DAYS
April 24 - Staff Inservice Day
May 25 - Memorial Day
Parents: An Important Reminder
About Messages for Students
Our goal is to preserve the learning
environment here at Horace Mann. We
are asking that you try to remind your
child of any appointments or how they are
getting home after school before they
come to school. If it is an emergency,
please call the Main Office, and we will
get the message to your student.
Otherwise, if the message can wait, we
ask that it wait; including forgotten items.
We want to limit the number of
interruptions in the classroom so we can
focus on learning. Thank you!
To ensure that we have
accurate contact
information on file for
every student, please
contact Shannon
Keough in the
Counseling office at
715-261-0740 with any
contact information
changes.
Are you interested in ordering Horace Mann gear?
horacmann.wausauschools.org For Parents - Order Horace
Mann gear Horace Mann gets a
percentage of all sales.
2015-16 School Year
Full-time Inter-District Open Enrollment
In Wisconsin Public Schools
Important open enrollment dates: February 2 - April 30, 2015
Parents must submit applications online or directly to the nonresident school
district.
Go to http://oe.dpi.wi.gov/parents-main to apply.
For more information contact:
Wausau School District - Pupil Services Dept., Sheryl Kazda, 715-261-0570
or
Public School Open Enrollment Program
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
PO Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841
Toll-free: 888-245-2732
Email: [email protected]
Web site: http://sms.dpi.wi.gov/sms_psctoc
Don’t forget to save your box tops!
They can be turned into
the main office any time.
The money earned
goes right back to the students!
Thank you for your
help!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Building Security All exterior doors in the building will be locked between the time times of 7:50 am and 2:50 pm Monday through Friday. A security camera has been installed in the front atrium of the building. Visitors to the building are able to communicate with office staff via the camera and intercom. Office staff will have the ability to remotely unlock the front door, temporarily, for visitors. Once inside the building, visitors will be asked to report to the main office to sign in.
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Testing
This year all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be involved in standardized testing. All students will be assessed in the areas of Mathematics and English Language Arts through the Badger Exam 3-8: Wisconsin’s Smarter Balanced Assessment. More information can be found at http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter
The testing window for all grade levels at Horace Mann is April 20-May 8. More specific information will be given after testing dates are determined for Horace Mann. We appreciate your assistance in making sure students are in attendance on the days of testing.
From the Guidance Office
Attention Washington DC/NY trip participants and families: The final mandatory organizational meeting for the trip will be held from 7-8 pm on Tuesday, April 14 in the large group room here at HMMS. You must be present in order to sign up for you rooming groups for the hotel. Students are not allowed to sign up for other students. We will also be discussing: Arlington Wreath layers Broadway play Yankees game Spending money What to pack. Any other questions you may have.
Please direct any questions to Mr. Pachal by calling at 715-261-0725 or by email, [email protected]
Parents of Team 6-2 Students
You are invited to attend a Drug Presentation with professionals from our
community. April 29 11:30-12:20 Team 6-2 Students and Parents 12:20-1:00 Parents Only
Watch your email for a reminder from Mrs. Byer
April 6 4th Quarter Begins
April 6 Classes Resume
April 10 6th Grade Fun Night, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
April 14 Twin Spirit Day
April 15 Spring Community Partners Fair during lunch
April 24 NO SCHOOL - Staff Development
April 30 & May 1 6th Grade Musical, 7:00 pm
May 5 Eastside Band Concert (Grades 7-12) at Wausau East, 7:00 pm
May 6 Destination College for all 8th Graders
May 7 Eagle Strings Project, 7:00 pm
May 8 5th Grade Breakfast
May 14 6th Grade Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, & Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm
May 20 Jazz Band & Chamber Orchestra Tour
May 21 College Spirit Day
May 25 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 26 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, 7:00 pm
May 26, 27 & 28 7th Grade to School Forest
May 28 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concert, 7:00 pm
May 29 8th Grade Farewell Dance, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
June 5 CD to School Forest
June 5 6th Grade to Rothschild Pool
June 9 Team 6-1 to School Forest
June 9 Tentative Student’s Last Day, 4th Quarter Ends
Calendar of Events
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Letter from the Principal
Dear Parents & Guardians, As one part of the state of Wisconsin’s accountability system for schools, Wausau School District students in grades 3 through 8 will be participating in a new assessment called the Badger Exam or Badger Exam 3-8. This new assessment will gauge how well students are mastering the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics, as well as measure the knowledge and skills students should have acquired by the time they reach each grade level. Students will take the Badger Exam between April 6 and May 22, 2015. The Badger Exam 3-8 will be taken online. This will give teachers a more accurate measure of student achievement, particularly for high and low-performing students. Accommodations and supports for students with disabilities and English language learners are built into the system so progress of students can be accurately measured. The Badger Exam 3-8 includes three components: multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and performance tasks. Students will receive a score based on their performance. The score will fall into one of these four levels: Advanced, Proficient, Basic and Below Basic. You can click here for a brochure that further explains the Badger Exam 3-8, and there is also a website where students can take practice tests. At Horace Mann, please know that we will practice taking the Badger Exam on April 8. In addition, we have scheduled three days to complete the actual test: Tuesday, April 21; Tuesday, April 28; and Thursday, April 30. It is imperative that your child be in attendance during these testing dates!
Sincerely, Andrea Sheridan Director of Teaching, Learning & Leadership Integration and Dr. Julie Sprague Principal of Horace Mann Middle School
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Citizens of the Month—March
Team 6-1
Alley Kropidlowski & Emily Marvin
Team 6-2
Bella Grieser & Vinny Copeland
Team 7-1
Shelby Borchardt & Daniel Juedes
Team 7-2
Max Fenhaus & Megan Johnson
Team 8-1
Aerial Thao & Ayla Walther
Team 8-2
Cole Hauser & Yer Yang
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Mann Messengers of the Month—March
6th Grade Morgan Stapleton & Emerson Brimacombe
7th Grade Hailey Koehler & Tatianna Garduno
8th Grade Mason Palecek & Max Romang
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
The Horace Mann 8th Grade Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. All parents, whose 8th grade child has earned an award, will receive an invitation by mail in early May.
We look forward to this special night when we honor 8th grade students who have achieved at a high level in academics, leadership, citizenship or volunteerism.
The following areas will be recognized during our awards ceremony:
Continental and Wisconsin Math Leagues
Volunteerism
Drama
Presidential Achievement and Improvement
(recognizes students with a 3.5 or above Grade Point Average)
Academic Top 15
Hall of Fame
(recognizes outstanding achievement in each subject area)
Citizenship
Jack Kalkoske Citizenship Award
Dennis Overland Make a Difference Award
American Legion Citizenship Award
If you have any questions regarding the 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, please contact the counseling office at 715-261-0740.
8th Grade Awards Ceremony
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
HMMS News
The works of four Horace Mann students were selected for inclusion in the 38th annual Student
Art Exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. The Student Art Exhibition, which runs through April 4, showcases 150 student artists in the north-central geographical region of Wisconsin which reaches from Manitowish Waters to Wisconsin Rapids. The Horace Mann students selected are: Erin Bennett, Yangmee
Yang, Ayla Walther, and Trinity Lavoie.
Congratulations students on your
accomplishment!
Sports Update
Sixth grade parents, you are about to
become the proud parent of an ancient
Greek! Greek Week is expected to be
celebrated during the week of April 20-
23. There is much more information
coming by email, and a letter will be sent
home with your child. Please be prepared
to help your child dress like an ancient
Greek and complete an agora project that
will be due that week. You will also
receive an invitation to join us for some of
the activities, if you're available!
The 7th grade girls’ basketball teams represented Horace Mann with gumption and pride. The Lady Eagles were eager to learn the fundamentals of basketball and enjoyed the challenges of self-improvement. Both teams eagerly celebrated a successful season on the hardwood. More importantly, the girls learned the significance of basketball IQ, defense, teamwork, tenacity and leadership.
The fourth quarter of the school year is upon us and that means that students in our Physical Education classes will be starting outdoor activities for class. Although the weather is not always great for going outside, we will be enjoying the great outdoors whenever possible. Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Being prepared for outside often means a warmer jacket or dressing in layers. Hats, gloves and most of all a good attitude help to make it a positive experience. Check with your specific Physical Education teacher for details on your up and coming units. Horace Mann Physical Education instructors continue to look for ways to improve the overall instruction of our PE classes. This spring expect your child to be encouraged to push themselves physically, mentally and socially as we round out the rest of the school year. Meeting these high expectations in class requires focus, organization, and commitment to being better tomorrow than you were today. That process starts at home. Help us help your child to succeed. Enjoy the spring season, get outside and be active when possible.
Physical Education News
Variety Show
Variety Show
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Immunization Clinics
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
Student Learning, Whatever it Takes!
