Wagner Weekly Newsletter

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Wagner Middle School is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The purpose of the Respect For All (RFA) program is to promote an inclusive community in all schools so that all students feel valued, supported, and safe. Wagner's RFA liaison is Ms. Stefanick. Please review the attached materials and reach out to Ms. Stefanick (lstefan@schools.nyc.gov) if you have any questions or would like to discuss in greater detail.

23-24 RFA Family Letter - English

23-24 RFA Brochure - English

23-24 SH Brochure - English

23-24 Family Letter - Spanish

23-24 RFA Brochure - Spanish

23-24 SH Brochure - Spanish

23-24 RFA Family Letter - Chinese

23-24 RFA Brochure - Chinese

23-24 SH Brochure - Chinese

Wagner is hosting a high school panel with current and former parents to talk about the high school process. We have parents whose children attend a variety of schools throughout the city who would like to share their opinions and experiences with you. This informative panel will take place on October 25th at 6pm. We hope to see you all there!

High School Panel Link

Ms. Schwenzer, Wagner's high school advisor, will continue with group office hours. Please use the link below to register and receive the zoom link.

https://calendly.com/aschwenzer/group-office-hours?month=2023-10

Join us this Saturday for the Ronald McDonald Fun Run! It's the final week to sign up, so let's show our Wagner support for this great cause. Lace up your student's running shoes and be part of something amazing! Click here for information on how to register for the Wagner Team. Students participating in Arista will receive 2 hours of Arista credit.

Last Friday was our first morning of the Pickup Football League. We were so excited to see so many students come out to participate AND not have the rain dampen our fun. Anyone interested in playing football, building community, and making new friends is welcome to come. The Pickup Football League is every Friday morning at 7:15 am. Come in through the main entrance and head to the yard. Moving forward, if it is raining, it will be cancelled. Cancellations will be announced by 6:30am on Ms. Schnapper's Instagram account at Schnapper167. We are looking forward to a year of super fun Friday mornings of pick up football!!

Wagner would like to share some updated information that may be helpful. If you or someone you know could benefit, please share.

The Church of the Epiphany - 351 East 74th (between 1st and 2nd Avenues) hosts a Wednesday Night Dinner Program. It is open for dine-in or take-out from 6-7:30 PM. They also distribute food on Mondays beginning at 1 PM.

Click here for an updated list of additional resources - Meal Programs - Upper East Side.

*Times and dates are subject to change.

As we approach the cold and flu season, we need your assistance. To ensure a safe and healthy environment, we’re asking for donations of tissues, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, and hand sanitizer. Your contributions make a big difference. Donations can be dropped off at the school. We thank you in advance for your support.

Congratulations to our newest members of the Executive Board and SLT! We had a great turnout at the October 20th PA meeting and appreciate all those who ran for positions. Though it seems far away, mark your calendars for our last PA meeting of the year on June 14th, 2024, when we’ll hold elections for positions available in the coming year.

Wagner sells concessions at several student and family events throughout the school year. If you’d like to make a donation of a concession item (e.g., a box of snacks, movie candy, beverages, etc.), please see our Wish List here. All donations help offset the PA’s costs; even a small purchase makes a big difference in our budget. Thank you for supporting Wagner!

Grab a blanket or chair, and get ready to join other 6th and 7th grade families for an outdoor movie in the yard on Friday, October 27th at 6:15pm! Tickets are $5 per person and include popcorn. Other snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. The movie will be announced this week.

We could also use volunteers to help pop popcorn, sell tickets and concessions, and set up and break down the event. Please click here if you’d like to sign up. Thanks for your support!

Want to help plan Wagner’s hottest party of the year? Join us on October 30th at 6:30 to Kick-off planning for the 2024 Auction! Drinks and nibbles provided. Hosted at the offices of Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP 12 East 49th Street, 32nd Floor (between Madison and 5th). A hybrid option will also be offered to those who are interested but cannot attend in person.

Lincoln Center is generously offering FREE TICKETS to Wagner again this year. Like last year, attached is a PDF flyer for free tickets to Lincoln Center programs this fall, perfect for the whole family! The flyer includes a promocode for up to 3 free tickets for their Kid, Teen, and Family programs as part of Lincoln Center Presents. Join them for another great season of artistic programing fun for the entire family, featuring Electric Root Presents The Sound of (Black) Music, Jungle Book reimagined, Gimme Please, and Sakasaka.

Teens, kids, families, and teachers are invited to Lincoln Center's free Education Open House, a day of creativity, community, and conversation. Explore the intersection of arts and digital technology through creative workshops and hands-on art-making. The jam-packed schedule includes guided workshops on animation, beat-making, and film-making; thought-provoking panels led by experts in their fields for teachers and artists; and fun participatory art stations for all ages. Together, we hope to forge new connections with individuals who share a passion for the arts and education—all while envisioning a brighter, more inclusive future. Kids and families are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes to celebrate the tricks and treats of live performing arts!

Full Schedule: https://lincolncenter.org/page/education-open-house