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Spring is in the air, or at least one of Wisconsin's many false springs is in the air. In this edition you will find some import information and reminders for March. All items discussed have a section further down with more details. To start with, our lost and found is overflowing, take a look at the picture and if you see an item that belongs to your child, have them pick it up in the cafeteria as soon as possible. Just before Spring Break we will have our March Rec Night on March 15 and we will also be conducting the Math portion of the Forward exam on March 19th and 20th. One of our current focus areas is to make sure our students come to school with an iPad with a charge or at least 75%. This ensures the ipad and your child is reading for the day and can make it through the day. This will be incredibly important on the Forward testing days as the test is run through iPads. Lasty, spring clubs and athletics will be sharting up shortly, see link for details and get involved!

Let's make it a great March,

Kent Kleinowski

Horning Principal

March 15: Rec Night 6:00-8:00 PM

March 23-April 1: Spring Break

May 23rd: Showcase of Learning, 3:30-6:00 PM

June 5: 8th Grade Recognition Night-details to come

June 7: Last Day of School

In a previous District communication, information about the WI Forward Exam was shared. The Forward Exam is a standardized achievement test designed to assess what students know in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards in the areas of English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Please see this attached document for detailed information and schedules.

The 2023-24 Horning Yearbook is now available to order!

Yearbooks must be ordered online via this link. All orders are processed directly through School and Sport Pics. Yearbooks will NOT be available to purchase in person at Horning. The sale ends April 1st, so get yours today!

If you have any questions or if you need help ordering, please contact School and Sport Pics at 262-780-2901.

Join in the fun!

Congratulations to not one, not two, but three 7 Gold students for winning the Waukesha Elks Lodge writing contest focusing on “What Does the Bill of Rights Mean to Me?” Out of the whole southeastern area of Wisconsin, Jessalyn Torres won 3rd Place receiving recognition and $20, Jalisa Love won 2nd place receiving recognition and $30, and Arjun Vinod Kumar Pillai receiving recognition and $50. Their writing will continue on to the state level next month and the national level in June. Good luck 7 Gold of Waukesha!

Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Please have your student check to make sure nothing belongs to them. If something is theirs, please bring it home!

Second semester is underway and now is a great time to refresh your student's school supplies. Many kids run low on the items needed to be successful in the classroom this time of year. Pencils are one thing we see that are often gone by now and many students' binders are simply falling apart. Please check in with your child to see what he/she needs. Let's start the second semester strong and prepared for class!

Speaking of being prepared, all students at Horning are learning important organization skills, not only with their materials but with time as well. Student agendas serve as a place to record class and/or homework and important due dates. At Horning, agendas are also used as hall passes. If your child is without an agenda, please ensure he/she gets a new one. Replacements are available in the office for $5.

We appreciate your help in making sure your child has all the tools needed to be successful in the second half of the year. Horning teachers and administrators thank you!

Horning School Supply List:

3 inch binder or Case It

8 tabs/dividers

Loose leaf paper

Pencils/Pens

Eraser

Dry erase marker

Highlighter

Colored pencils or markers

Post it notes

iPad charging cord

Earbuds or headphones

The School District of Waukesha has partnered with Hawthorne Elementary to host our first-ever March Madness Hot Shots Tournament! This is a 1-day event that is open to all 3rd-8th graders! The event will take place at Waukesha North on Saturday, March 16, at 9:00 a.m. (Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m). If you are interested and would like to participate, please click the links below to view details and register for the event!

Tournament Details: http://tinyurl.com/3kxrf4r5

Google Form Registration: http://tinyurl.com/4cm7mx7n

See you on the court!

It will be implemented at all three middle schools in Waukesha this year. PBIS works to explicitly teach behavioral expectations to students in a proactive manner and also to celebrate students who are making good choices. Lessons will be done through Advisory this year and within the classroom when needed.

• All students will begin the day with Advisory and receive instruction in all four core academic areas each day of the week

• Each class with be 44 minutes in length with the exception of blocked ELA and Math which will be double that time

Attendance:

• Attendance is extremely important.

• Our school wide expectation is that every student is arriving to their scheduled class on time prior to the start of class bell. This will ensure that active learning time is maximized and students are receiving the best learning environment possible.

• Students have 3 minutes to transition from one class to the next. This time should be used to prepare for their upcoming class.

• Students are able to access their lockers before school, before lunch, after lunch, and at the end of the school day. Students should be utilizing these opportunities to prepare themselves for their early/late classes.

• Please do your best to make sure that your technology (iPad) is charged and ready to go at the start of the day. This will ensure classroom time is maximized for learning.

Cell Phone:

• The School District of Waukesha has in place a cell phone policy that requires cell phones to be placed in their locker upon entering the school building. The phone should be turned off and left in their locker until they leave at the end of the school day.

Thank you all for helping support us in a successful school year. Working together we can accomplish great things.

- Phones in lockers during the school day

- Hoodies down

- Come prepared with charged iPad, planner, and binder

In continued partnership with our transportation provider, First Student, The School District Waukesha has launched FirstView®, a bus tracking and parent communications app for your smartphone or desktop. For more information, see the District's transportation page HERE.

Check out this slideshow of current/upcoming activities for your planning purposes. Our website also has a list of of our co-curricular activities. Just use the drop-down menu in the upper right portion of the page, and scroll down to "Clubs and Activities".

Please contact Mr. Lyday with questions at blyday@waukesha.k12.wi.us.

Email: blyday@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/horningms
Phone: 262-970-3450

Horning Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorningMSHawks/

Twitter: Link or @HorningMiddle

Main Office

Principal's Secretary: Ms. Jodi Aylsworth 262-970-3305

Assistant Principal and Athletic/Activities Director (Dual Language and L-Z):

Mr. Bryan Lyday 262-970-3311

Dean of Students (FLIGHT and A-K):

Ms. Susan Inkmann 262-970-3450

Attendance/Associate Principal Secretary: Ms. Angie Frehner 262-970-3317

Attendance Line: 1-866-490-7371 or 262-970-3316

School Resource Officer

Officer James Wolbert, 262-970-3304

Student Services

Counselors:

Mrs. Angie Jackson (FLIGHT and A-K), 262-970-3327

Ms. Natalie Ramirez (Dual Language and L-Z), 262-970-3326

Student Services Secretary: Ms. Julie Lindahl, 262-970-3303

Social Worker: Ms. Angie Krueger, 262-970-1699

School Psychologist: Ms. Lauren Prazuch 262-970-1093

Health Room: Ms. Olivia Trejo 262-970-3315

Email: kkleinowsk@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