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Happy December Horning Families!

We have some exciting events coming up in December including a grade level student recognition assembly with a student versus staff volleyball game that will be open to all students. Wrestling is off and running and our Ski and Snowboard Club statrs soon, see the below link for the upcoming informational meeting.

Thanks to our Student Council for organizing out recent dance, it was great to see everyone dressed up and many in costumes.

As the temperature continues to drop please remember our doors open at 7:10 each morning.

Let's make it a great December,

Kent Kleinowski

December 23rd-January 1st-NO SCHOOL: Winter break

January 16th: NO SCHOOL

January 23rd: NO SCHOOL

February 16th: Early Relase Day. Classes end at 12:36 PM

February 17th: NO SCHOOL

March 16th: Family/ Learner Conferences, 3:30-6:00 PM

March 27th-31st: NO SCHOOL: Spring break

April 7th-10th: NO SCHOOL

May 25th: Showcase of Learning, 3:30-6:00 PM

May 26th: Early Relase Day. Classes end at 12:36 PM

May 29th: NO SCHOOL

June 8th: Last Day of School

Librarians from the Waukesha Public Library will be at Horning once per month for lunchtime activities. Bring your lunch and join in! Registration per session is required.

Did you know that your student has the ability to search and hold books from our district libraries from anywhere, on any of your devices? Just go to https://waukesha.follettdestiny.com or have them use the app on their ipad called "Horning Destiny" that takes them directly to this site! Click on "Catalog" to search for a book or another resource. If you would like to place a hold on a book or to view your own account, you just need to be logged in first. You will see “Log in” in the upper-right hand side of your screen. Use the same username and password that you use for your other accounts in the district.

If you need more directions, try watching the tutorial video linked below or contact Josh Rageth, your library media specialist, in the library.

Tutorial Video in English

Tutorial Video in Spanish

The library is looking for one or two volunteers to come in once or twice a week to help with shelving books. No experience? We'll train you!

When? - Mornings

How much time? ~1 hour

How often? -Once or twice a week

Interested? Please give us a call at 262-970-3309 or email Kim Gilchrist at kgilchrist@waukesha.k12.wi.us.

If you have not volunteered recently, you will need to fill out the secure volunteer form. It's quick and easy!

Thank you!

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

Info regarding Alpine Valley Club Cards for 2022-23 Ski & Snowboard Season and Horning Ski & Snowboarding Club Informational Meeting

For the third consecutive year, we are not able to procure after school bussing for our club. However, we are able to schedule a bus to leave school at 4:30; this would require students returning to school at 4:15. Please fill out this form to share your preferences...we will then make the determination as to whether we have enough students to be able to run club. Hopefully we will!

Additionally, we will have an INFORMATIONAL MEETING via ZOOM on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 PM. (We will record the meeting if you are unable to join at that day and time.)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83267565701

In the meantime, I am able to provide club cards for students to be able to ski/snowboard at Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI, on your own and separate from the school sponsorship. Student Club Cards cards are $25 each (actual cost) and allow students to purchase discounted lift tickets on certain days and times (see calendar below). Please note that if we are not meeting as a club, no free lessons will be available. See details and calendar below. Payment may be dropped off and exchanged for club card(s) afternoons only in Room 131 through January 20th, 2023. The club cards are valid immediately and through the season.

IMPORTANT: Please submit the form at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

Student Council meets in the library (or cafeteria) from 2:45-3:30. We meet every other Tuesday throughout the year. Applications were due on September 23rd. Students will receive an acceptance notification the week of September 26th-30th. Throughout the year, the Student Council plans and implements events such as dances, spirit days, community service, fundraisers and so much more. We are always looking for new ideas and new hands to help make our school a better place to be! Due to the large number of applicants, we may move our meeting location to the cafeteria and exit out of the cafeteria doors (Door 8.) This meeting location may change based on student participation. We will keep you informed.

We are super excited to be working with your children this school year!!

Ms. Ramirez & Mrs. Voskuil

Here is a preview of meeting dates

Meeting Dates and Times

(All meetings will take place in the Library/Cafeteria from 2:45-3:30pm)

December 6

December 20

January 10

January 24

February 7

February 21

March 7

March 21

April 4

April 18

May 09

May 23

June 6 -Celebration

Thanks to the generosity of STUDENTS and Brianna, Shannon, Meredith, Ashley, and Cindy, Horning was able to provide 13 families with a Thanksgiving that they would not have otherwise had. Students and staff donated food and monetary contributions, while organizing full meals that were packaged. Every family was SO APPRECIATIVE of the thoughtfulness and support that Horning offered to their family. This is who we are - #HorningProud!

For the past two years, students have received free breakfast and free lunch with funding provided through USDA COVID-19 related waivers. These federal waivers expired on the last day of school (June 2022).

For the 2022/23 School Year, The School District of Waukesha will be returning to the National School Lunch program, which provides Free or Reduced Meals to those students who qualify. Breakfast and Lunch will be offered at all schools.

With the return to the Free and Reduced meal program, we urge any family that may qualify to complete the application. Reminder, you do not need to fill the application out if you receive a letter from the School District of Waukesha stating you were “directly certified”.

The 2022-2023 Free and Reduced Price Meal Application is now available!!

Two ways to fill out the application:

• Online: https://campus.waukesha.k12.wi.us/campus/portal/parents/waukesha.jsp,
  click on More > Meal Benefits (Video Tutorial)

• Download Paper Packet: "Free-Reduced Application Packet 2021-22 English.pdf" and return to your child's school. Only one application per household is needed.

Daily Food Service Fees for 2022-2023

• Lunch: Elementary - $2.55

• Lunch: Secondary - $2.55

• Milk- ala carte - $0.40

• Reduced Lunch - $0.40

• Breakfast: Elementary - $1.50

• Breakfast: Secondary - $1.95

• Reduced Breakfast - $0.30

Directions for accessing your Infinite Campus Parent Portal are attached. If you are in need of your Infinite Campus Login information, please email ichelp@waukesha.k12.wi.us.

Please note that the District is in the process of changing over to a new website. We hope to have the School Nutrition page fully operable next week.

- Hats, purses, and backpacks in lockers

- Phones in lockers during the school day

- Hoddies down

- Come prepared with charged iPad, planner, and binder

As a result of the federal law AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) all primary and secondary schools are required to develop and implement a plan for managing all building materials which contain asbestos. Included in the AHERA Act is the requirement to notify all parents, guardians and staff members, as well as organizations representing them, of activities and events with the asbestos containing building materials annually as

well as make them aware of the availability of the districts asbestos management plan.

Asbestos has been used in many building materials due to its outstanding insulating and strengthening properties. When it is undisturbed or intact, it poses little hazard to human health. It is only when damage has or may occur that the quality of the school’s management program becomes an issue.

In 1988, all buildings owned, leased, or “under the control of” the School District of Waukesha were inspected by EPA accredited inspectors, with building material samples analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the School District of Waukesha prepared and the state approved a comprehensive management plan for administering the asbestos located within its buildings, safely and responsibly.

Once every three years, certified inspectors must re-inspect remaining materials. In addition, the rule requires a periodic walk-through (called “surveillance”) in each area containing asbestos every six months.

Short-term workers (outside contractors e.g. telephone repair workers, electricians, etc.) must be provided information regarding the location of asbestos in which they may come into contact. All short-term workers shall contact the lead maintenance person before commencing work.

The School District of Waukesha has a list of the location(s) and type(s) of asbestos containing materials found in the building and a description and timetable for their proper management. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for review in the school office. Copies are available at twenty-five (25) cents per page. Our goal is to be in full compliance with AHERA. It is our policy to maintain a safe and healthful environment for our students and our staff members. This shall be accomplished by strict enforcement of the policies regarding asbestos by the asbestos manager and the school officials.

The School District of Waukesha also requires that all new building materials introduced into the School District of Waukesha are free from asbestos. For all new buildings/additions, the architect responsible for the design certifies that to the best of their knowledge, no asbestos containing materials are used. If new buildings are acquired, they too will be inspected.

Within the last year, the School District of Waukesha has completed a 6-Month Asbestos Surveillance of remaining materials. Asbestos removal has been conducted in cooperation with the on-going construction activities at:

Bethesda Elementary School

Hadfield Elementary School

Heyer Elementary School

Rose Glen Elementary School

Saratoga STEM

North High School

South High School

Mr. Kyle McCarthy

Asbestos Designated Person

262-970-4312

Horning Middle School is on social media! You can like us on Facebook, and follow our Twitter feed.

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

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

Twitter: Link or @HorningMiddle

Main Office

Principal: Mr. Kent Kleinowski 262-970-3305

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

Assistant Principal (6B, 7B, 8B, Dual Language 6-8)and Athletic/ Activities Director: Mr. Bryan Lyday 262-970-3311

Dean of Students (6A, 7A, 8A, FLIGHT): 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 (6A, 7A, 8A, FLIGHT), 262-970-3327

Ms. Natalie Ramirez (6B, 7B, 8B, Dual Language 6-8), 262-970-3326

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

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

School Psychologist: Ms. Blair Kennedy 262-970-1093

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

Email: kkleinowski@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