
WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
February 28th, 2024
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Dear Wauwatosa Montessori School Family,
As we approach conferences tomorrow (Thursday, 2/29 12-8 p.m. and Friday, 3/1 from 8-12 p.m.), we wanted to share a few suggestions here. We’re looking forward to seeing you and sharing progress updates!
Families of 3rd through 8th graders, the Forward Exam window is coming up. Please see the important letter linked here.
Hope you can stop by one of the Principal Coffee Chat times during conferences under the main awning on 2/29 from 12:30-1 and on and off throughout the afternoon that day, as well as, from 9-9:30 a.m. on Friday, 3/1. Please stop by for a cup and to learn more about the Montessori Binomial Cube!
Virtue of the Month: Justice
Also, we are looking for donations of raffle prizes for our All School Read Trivia Questions. Please sign up here to donate a raffle prize!
Lastly, thank you so much to the AP Room Parents, Mrs. Mundschau and Mrs.Randall and anyone who contributed to the taco bar for the staff this week. We loved it!
See you soon!
Melissa Pallin
Principal
Congratulations to the All School Read Trivia Winners. Keep reading; more winners to come!
All school read trivia winners - they received a gift card to Yo Mama
All school read trivia winners - they received a gift card to Barnes & Nobel
IMPORTANT DATES!
- Feb 29 & Mar 1 - NO SCHOOL - Conferences
- Mar 4th - LE to Milwaukee County Zoo - bag lunch required
- Mar 8th - CH to Betty Brinn Children's Museum (4k/5K)
- Mar 12th - Literacy Night - 5:30pm
- Mar 18th - 22nd - UE to Nature's Classroom (NCI)
- Mar 19th - PTSA Meeting - 7-8:30pm - Room 30
- Mar 25th - 29th - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- Apr - 5th - CH to Lynden Sculpture Garden (4K/5K)
- Apr 12th - UE to Lakeshore State Park
- Apr 12th - PTSA Trivia Night - 7-9pm
- May 13th - Music & Art Festival - 1pm - more info to come
- May 14th - Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert - 2pm -Gym
- Jun 6th - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal for all grades (4K through 8th) - 11:30am
PTSA Corner
Family Game Night Tonight!
Family game night will be held at school on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 5:15-7:00 PM, Room 30. Enjoy a low-tech night of fun with WMS students and families. Bring a game or two, cards or a puzzle for this family event.
Save the Date
The PTSA’s Annual Trivia Night will be returning on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 PM. Parents, caregivers, teachers, other adults – start planning for your team of up to 8. As usual, the event will be bring-your-own-beverage and snacks of choice! Registration info coming soon.
Next PTSA Meeting
Join us for our next general meeting March 19th, 7:00-8:30 PM in Room 30.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Did you know that this week is Public Schools Week?
There are a couple of great opportunities to show your love for Tosa public schools and put your appreciation in action!
Head over to the Save Tosa Schools FB page to participate in their Donuts & Coffee Giveaway! The school with the most shoutouts will win donuts and coffee for their staff the week of March 4th!
https://www.facebook.com/SaveTosaSchools
Join Support Our Schools Wauwatosa and Save Tosa Schools at the Wauwatosa Public Library on Friday, March 1st from 1-3pm to write postcards to our state representatives urging them to fund our public schools. These funds are desperately needed in order to keep staff and programming intact in Wauwatosa schools. This is a non-partisan effort, and everyone is welcome! All materials will be provided. Kids can help decorate the postcards, and treats will be provided!
Click here for more info! https://fb.me/e/7gTmjgt8j
If you can’t join us in person, and want to take action at home, click here for more info!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I4l65mkN_5gQHTd1RDI-fSwkvGkfXkkhJfy25FCt7e0/edit?usp=sharing
Clinic is being held at Wauwatosa East High School on Saturday, April 13th from 9-12pm. All students in K5 through 8th grade are welcome.
Elementary Band Festival
The Elementary Band Department is excited to announce the Elementary Band Festival on Wed. March 13th, 2024 at Wauwatosa West High School at 7:00pm. Over 200 students in the 5th grade band program will be performing select works covering a range of styles and genres. There will also be a special guest appearance of the Tosa East and West High School bands. All are welcome to come celebrate the accomplishments of our young musicians!
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
My name is Jen Jacobs, mom to Olivia in 5K and Preston in 5th. I also am the co-editor of the Oak Tree Oracle, our student-led newsletter. Hopefully you all have been enjoying the “news” from the classrooms! Up until now, the newsletter has been run completely by students in Mrs. Namboothiry’s upper elementary class but I am so excited to be adding student reporters from Ms. Emily’s class as well! They will have a special section featuring student achievements outside the classroom. For example, do you have a child that sings? Plays the drums? Is a karate black belt? Dancer? Theater performer? We want to hear about it and celebrate them! If you and your child are okay with them being featured in the newsletter, please email the Oak Tree Oracle with the student and a picture if available of them doing it is what they do so our student reporters can interview them. And if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me as well.
Email photos and blurbs to both Preston and Ms. Pallin:
By sending an email with a photo you are also giving permission for the photo to be shared.
Parents need to login into the PTSA Givebacks website to view or download it.
WISH LISTS / DONORS CHOICE
If you are able to help with classroom "wishes", please do so. Maybe ask employers to donate as well?
LE Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IBVQVVIVKKQO/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1LE Waseca Wish List
https://wasecabiomes.org/apps/giftregistry/wishlist/884407
UE2 Wish List
TPT class fund: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Emily-Brenner-60523?ownCampaign=&utm_campaign=ClassFundDashboard
Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/FW79EVFAVO5Y?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Myers - AP Math - Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SB0K7TNED902?ref_=wl_share
Ms. D - AP
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MD068F0WYKWO?ref_=wl_share
Ms. Shannon / Ms. Dolkiewicz - CH
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/369BEQPFO07GB?ref_=wl_share
Fresh Hot Popcorn
Hot Buttered Popcorn Order Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5VPzuINlkmSb0stoNhUmmsg6ZIXyxrI/edit
Wauwatosa Montessori School
Email: Pallinme@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Website: wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/Montessori
Location: 12121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, USA
Phone: (414) 773-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/813611528756561
Twitter: @TosaMontessori