
Hawk Nation
December 15th through January 11th
The official family newsletter of Horning Middle School
Contact Us
Main Office
Principal: Mr. Robert Blessington 262-970-3305Principal Secretary: Rebecca Stark 262-970-3305
Associate Principal: Mrs. Veronica Leshok 262-970-3311
- 6B, 7B, 8B, Dual Language
Dean of Students: Mrs. Kenyell Hutchins 262-970-3450
- 6A, 7A, 8A, FLIGHT
Attendance/Associate Principal Secretary: Pamela Craig 262-970-3317
Attendance Line:
1-866-490-7371 or 262-970-3316
Athletic/ Activities Director: Mrs. Kenyell Hutchins: 262-970-3450
Student Services
Health Room
- Olivia Trejo, Health Room Assistant, 262-970-3315
Counselors
- Mrs. Angie Jackson 262-970-3327 6A, 7A, 8A, FLIGHT Academy
- Ms. Natalie Ramirez 262-970-3326 6B, 7B, 8B, Dual
Social Worker: Angie Krueger, 262-970-1699
School Psychologist: Jeff Ludowissi 262-970-1093
Email: rstark@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms
Location: Horning Middle School, Wolf Road, Waukesha, WI, United States
Phone: 262-970-3305
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorningMSHawks/
Twitter: @HorningMiddle
SAVE THE DATE
Upcoming important dates...
Tuesday, December 18th - Choir Concert
Wednesday, December 19th - Orchestra Concert
Monday, December 24th - Tuesday, January 2nd NO SCHOOL Winter Break
Thursday, January 3rd - Wrestling Banquet 6:30-8pm
Friday, January 4th - Choir performs National Anthem at the Bucks game
Tuesday, January 8th - AVID & AVID Excel Parent Meeting 5:30-7:30pm
Thursday, January 10th - Site Council Meeting 6pm
Monday, January 21st - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 22nd - NO SCHOOL
Orchestra Concert and Raffle, Wed. Dec. 19
Winter MAP Growth Testing to come!
Dear Parent/Guardian,
On January 8th and 9th, your child will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on a computer or iPad. We give students MAP Growth tests to determine their instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year (and from year to year) .
MAP Growth tests are unique in that they adapt to your child’s level of learning. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This results in a detailed picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.
Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.
MAP Growth reports also provide typical growth data for students who are in the same grade, subject, and have the same starting performance level. Following each testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s growth.
We are truly excited to focus on your child’s individual growth and achievement. For more information about the MAP Growth test, visit: NWEA.org/Parent-Toolkit.
Sincerely,
Veronica Leshok, Associate Principal
Teen Winter Reading Challenge: BOOK BINGO!
The public library is hosting a Winter Reading Challenge for teens in the form of Book Bingo! Students can read books to fill out their Bingo Boards. Each bingo earns them an entry into a raffle, with prizes being a $50 VISA gift card, a $25 Half Price Books gift card, a $10 Target gift card, and Sky Zone Trampoline Park coupons. Bingo Boards are available at the Circulation Desk in Horning Library, at the Reference Desk at the public library, and attached digitally right here. Also attached are some suggested books to read for each section in case they do not know where to begin.
Happy Reading!
March Madness: Tournament of the Books
The Dreamer by Ryan
See You at Harry’s by Knowles
Warcross by Lu
Good Dog by Gemeinhart
Amal Unbound by Saeed
All We have Left by Mills
Love Hate and Other Filters by Ahmed
Bubble by Foster
Grenade by Gratz
14th Goldfish by Holm
Rebound by Alexander
Whatshisface by Korman
Goldfish Boy by Thompson
Miscalculation of Lightning Girl by McAnulty
The War I Finally Won by Bradley
Night Divided by Nielson
School Choice
The School Choice/Inter-District Transfer application period will open on December 1, 2018, at 8:00 am and will run through 4:30 pm on January 11, 2019. If you are considering attending a school within the district that is not your neighborhood school, you must complete a school choice application. The application can be found online at https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/Page/114. Email confirmations that we received the application will be made upon submission of the electronic application. Per SDW Board Policy ag6152, the School District of Waukesha may decline an intra-district transfer until all financial obligations have been met. If your child has any outstanding fees, please have them paid in full by January 11th.
Secondary notifications of approval/denial will be mailed home on or around January 17, 2019. If your student is approved, the letter of commitment will need to be signed and returned to the Enrollment Office by January 28th.
Elementary notifications of approval/denial will be mailed home on or around March 8, 2019. If your student is approved, you will need to sign a letter of commitment by the date listed in the letter to hold
your child’s seat
Raptor ID Check System
Dear parents and guardians,
We would like to make you aware of a security upgrade at all of our schools. Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, all visitors who enter a school building during normal school hours will be required to check into the school office and present a valid Identification ( Drivers License, State Issued ID, Military ID, or Consular ID ). Upon arrival, your identification will be scanned using the Raptor Visitor Management System. This software was purchased using funds provided by the State of Wisconsin School Safety Grant. Raptor provides immediate, real-time background checks on individuals to identify sex offenders and deny them entry. Once a visitor has been scanned, the system will print a visitor ID badge that is worn by the visitor for the duration of their visit. We ask that the visitor present their ID each time they visit and a new visitor badge will be printed. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding with this new procedure and know that you share our desire to keep our students and our buildings safe. Thank you.
6th Grade Curriculum
eSports/Video Game Club
Horning Site Council (Family/Parent Advisory Group)
Site Council is Horning’s family/parent advisory group. Our mission is to build our school community, and to support our learners, families, academics and activities. Feel free to contact us any time at horningsitecouncil@gmail.com. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the iCenter (aka Library). Please join us!
THE ARENA
December/January
Dec. 18th Team Handball, Yearbook Club, Secondary Instruments, Jazz Choir
Dec. 19th Art Club, Robotics, Team Handball, Jazz Band
Dec. 20th French Club, GSA Club, Team Handball
Dec. 21st Team Handball
Jan. 2nd Team Handball
Jan. 3rd GSA Club, Team Handball
Jan. 4th E-Sports
*All activities run from 2:45pm - 3:45pm unless otherwise noted.
Our website, https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms will also have a current calendar of our co-curricular activities for your planning purposes.
Please contact Ms. Hutchins, Athletic Director with questions.
262-970-3450
Connect With Us!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ SDW Horning
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorningMSHawks/
Twitter: @HorningMiddle