| District E-Newsletter February 2013 |
| February 2013 |
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Congratulations to the Wauwatosa West team for winning first place in the Wisconsin We the People competition, making them eligible for the nationals in Washington D.C. in Spring 2013. |
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Wauwatosa East APPSE, "We the People Team" who are also traveling to Washington D.C. to compete in the national competition. |
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Visit the Tosa Prairies and Woodlands site to learn more about the initiative to increase the amount of natural land around Wauwatosa West High School, the Wauwatosa School District and the Wauwatosa Community.
Click HERE to visit the site. |
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McKinley Messengers
McKinley Messengers collected 1100 pairs of mittens, hats and scarves for the Salvation Army Emergency Lodge.
This month they are holding a peanut butter drive at the school. |
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Student News
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One student from West High School and two from East High School have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists. All Seniors they are: Mark Hewett, West; and Rose Spice-Kopischke, Evan Howard from East.
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Visit the District press release page to read about Scholastic Art award winners and West students recently awarded a Tom Steiner Green and White award.
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Application Deadline for Wauwatosa STEM and Wauwatosa Montessori Schools
The deadline to apply for Wauwatosa STEM and the Wauwatosa Montessori schools is Friday, February 22, by 4 p.m. All applications must be delivered to the Student Services department in the Fisher building, 12121 W. North Avenue.
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Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
The Wauwatosa School District has partnered with Advanced Academics to manage the on-line school for grades 6-12. Visit the Virtual school web site. Non-residents: Register through Open Enrollment, on the DPI site. Residents: Register at your intended neighborhood Wauwatosa high school.
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Foodservice Meeting with Sodexo
The next Sodexo parent meeting will be at Longfellow Middle School, on February 28, at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
Parents are welcome to bring their questions and comments to the meeting.
If you are interested in the Sodexo initiatives to incorporate locally-grown and produced items into the meals served at the schools, visit the Sodexo web page. Links are located in the right side column.
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Wauwatosa STEM Program
Do you have a career in the engineering field? If so, please complete a short survey to assist with Wauwatosa STEM programming.
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Important Notice: WKCE Test Results Have New Cut Scores
This past October and November all third through eighth, and tenth grade students took the state WKCE assessments. The results of these tests have arrived and will be sent to parents in the very near future. Upon receiving these results, parents may notice that their child's proficiency level is lower than in previous years in the areas of reading and math, even though the score may have increased. This change in level does not necessarily reflect a change in the student's ability, rather the state has increased the cut score needed to be labeled proficient.
For example, a score of 466 for a third grade student in Reading was previously considered Advanced. However, using the new college and career ready benchmarks, a score of 466 for a third grade student in Reading is considered basic. This increase in cut scores for proficiency are one of several state initiatives designed to increase expectations and rigor so that our students are college and career ready.
Along with the WKCE scores you will also receive additional information about the new scoring method. If parents have questions about their child's results, they should contact their child's teacher, counselor or principal.
Additional information from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction:
New College and Career Readiness Benchmarks for the WKCE |
News from the Education Foundation of Wauwatosa
The Education Foundation of Wauwatosa (EFW) continues to support student and staff growth by awarding grants each year. The EFW has contributed over $400,000 to classroom and department staff, bringing new learning opportunities to Wauwatosa students.
Save the date for the annual walk/run! Register on-line.
This year the Walk/Run will be held at the Milwaukee County Zoo on May 4, 2013. Walk/Run information can be found on the EFW web site.
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Information and Events
The Wauwatosa East and West High School AFS chapters are currently seeking host families for international exchange students. Families typically host for the school year. AFS students come from all over the world to engage in a cultural exchange with the hope of building a more peaceful world through understanding. All AFS students go through an application process and must demonstrate strong academic and English language skills. All host families also go through an application and interview process so that we can best match a student to your family. A team of liaisons support each student and host family to make sure this is the best possible experience for both parties. We encourage you to consider taking this small step in building world friendship and understanding, as well as wonderful memories for your family. For more information, please contact: Maripat Monahan at 414-257-9367 or email, and visit the national AFS website at www.afs.org.
There will be an AFS Information Night at the Wauwatosa Public Library in the Firefly Room at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 28. Information will be shared about hosting an exchange student or studying abroad for a summer, semester, school or gap year.
Please RSVP by clicking HERE.
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RACE TO NOWHERE
Wauwatosa East High School Auditorium
Thursday, February 21, 2013
6:30- 8:30 p.m.
Please register to attend and print free tickets.
Please note this film is rated PG-13
Sponsored by the following Wauwatosa School District PTO/PTAs:
Eisenhower, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, McKinley, Underwood, Washington, Longfellow, Whitman, Tosa East and Tosa West
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School Board Information
The School Board will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month except when it is necessary to alter the schedule due to conflicts with holidays.
The starting time for regular board meetings is 7 p.m. The meetings are held at the Fisher Building, 12121 W. North Ave. Agendas for upcoming meetings are posted on the district's website and can be found by clicking here.
If you can't make it to a School Board meeting, you have a variety of opportunities to stay up-to-date with what is happening in the district. Want to watch the meetings? No problem. You can view meetings online on the district's website by clicking here. You can also watch meetings on Channel 13, the district's public access channel. The schedule of meeting rebroadcasts can be accessed by clicking here.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Laura Wainscott at (414) 773-1062 or email.
Thank you for your continued support of Wauwatosa Schools!
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