Hawk Nation

Main Office

Principal: Mr. Robert Blessington 262-970-3305

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

Assistant Principal (6B, 7B, 8B, Dual Language 6, 7 and 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. Pamela Craig 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, 7 and 8), 262-970-3326

Student Services Secretary: Ms. Sue Miller, 262-970-3303

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

School Psychologist: Ms. Lindsey Lemus 262-970-1093

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

Email: rblessin@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

November 18: Family/ Learner Conferences, 3:30-6:30 PM

November 19: Picture Retake Day.

November 24-28: No School: Thanksgiving Break

December 23-January 2: No School: Winter Break

January 17: No School

January 24: No School

February 17: Early Release Day: School ends at 12:35

February 18: No School

March 17: Family/ Learner Conferences, 3:30-6:00 PM

March 21-27: No School: Spring Break

April 15-18: No School

May 19: Showcase of Learning, 3:30-6:00 PM

May 27: Early Release Day: School ends at 12:35

May 30: No School

June 9: Last Day of School

Dear Horning Families and Students,

During Advisory time this week with the students, Teachers are reviewing expectations around the School District of Waukesha Dress Code, tardy enforcement procedures and use of Agendas. Please take a moment to review this information with your student. Below is a list of expectations that we need your assistance with. Strict enforcement of the items below will start on Thursday, November 4th, 2021.

Dress Code:

• Hats, bandanas, hoods, & other headwear are not permitted

• Hoodies must be worn with the hood down

• Clothing should appropriately cover the chest, midriff and buttocks

• No undergarments should be visible when standing or sitting

• No strapless, off the shoulder or low cut tops allowed at school

• Shoes must be worn at all times

• Click here to review the Dress Code policy outside in student handbook for more information

Tardy:

It is expected that students get to class on time. This ensures that the learning environment is not interrupted. As a result we will be implementing and enforcing the following attendance procedures. In addition, students who only have 0-1 tardies during the month of November will have school wide recognition.

Horning Tardy Procedures:

• 1st Tardy - Verbal Warning by teacher

• 2nd Tardy - Verbal Warning and contact home

• 3rd Tardy - Lunch detention served with teacher

• Start over

When the office gets involved, there will be an

after school detention.

Agenda:

Students must carry their Agenda with them at all times:

• Students will need to utilize the check out procedures that are displayed in the week at glance for instances that they need to leave the supervised learning space.

• Students were issued an Agenda at the start of the school year. If your student’s Agenda has been misplaced one can be purchased for $5.00 from the main office.

Please encourage your student(s) to remain focused throughout the school year . You are vital to all of our students’ success.

Thank you for your attention and support!

Yours in Educational Excellence,

Robert Blessington

Principal

Bryan Lyday

Assistant Principal

Picture Retake Day will take place on Friday, November 19th. They will be taken in the auditorium during all lunch hours.

Conferences will be held IN PERSON on November 18, 2021 from 3:30-6:30 PM. They will be held with your student's advisory teacher and are by appointment only. For those who would like to speak with Elective/Physical Education teachers, appointments are available for those teachers as well. Please click HERE to sign up, and for more information.

Come learn basic movements in many different styles of dance - from hip hop to jazz. Great way to get exercise and have fun!! All Horning students of any skill level are welcome to attend!!

MEETS MONDAYS FROM 2:45-4 p.m. in the Small Gym - Starting November 15th
Participants will need to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are easy to move in. Also, bring a refillable water bottle and nut-free snack. Parents must provide reliable transportation. Students need to complete appropriate paperwork.

CONTACT Ms. KIM (Gilchrist) TO SIGN UP!!
kgilchri@waukesha.k12.wi.us

Horning Ski & Snowboarding Club plans to be back this year! We head to Alpine Valley Ski Resort by bus after school every Thursday in January (weather-permitting). No experience required -- just the desire to learn, be safe, and have fun!

More details (and club cards) will be available at our informational meeting, immediately following the November 18th Family/Student Learner Conferences, to be held in the HMS auditorium at 6:30 PM.

Please email cgraff@waukesha.k12.wi.us with any questions. Hope to see you there!

This year on Thursday November 11th at the Genesee Town Hall from 5-7pm they will be hosting a Veterans Day Listening Session for veterans from across the Waukesha area to come and share their stories.

Come, listen, and hear some amazing stories!

Students will have the opportunity to visit the book fair on November 17th and 18th with their classes. All families are invited to attend the event during our November 18 conferences from 3:30 - 6:30 pm! This event is an opportunity for students and families to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. In addition to cash payments, our Book Fair will offer eWallet (a cash-free payment option) and a virtual/online Book Fair. Grandparents, friends, and others can take advantage too! For more information visit our Book Fair homepage at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/horningmiddleschool. We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there! Happy reading!!!

Volunteers are needed for our Book Fair - if interested please sign up on the Book Fair Website or contact Jenny Hooper at jhooper@waukesha.k12.wi.us.

The school choice application period for the 2022-2023 school year will open up on December 1st at 8:00 am and close on January 7th at 4:30pm. Late applications will not be accepted!

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. Please click on the link below for details.

SDW Annual Asbestos Notification

Parents/Guardians,

Please be aware that there is a new way to pay fees in Infinite Campus. RevTrak no longer functions; this new tool must be used. Please see the attached document HERE to view instructions on how to pay fees through Infinite Campus.

Dear SDW Eligible Bus Families,

As the colder weather approaches, we would like to remind you about the continued partnership with our transportation provider. FirstView is a bus tracking and parent communications app for your smartphone or desktop.

In order for you to track your student’s bus you will need the following information:

1. Your student’s ID
2. Your student’s FirstView Security Code

Please click on the links below for more information about FirstView and step by step directions on how to get started.

FirstView Information Page

FirstView_Parent-App_FAQ-FINAL.pdf

Once you have the above information, you are ready to download the app. Here are some of the current features the app has to offer:

• Live Tracking

The FirstView map screen shows you the live location and direction of your student’s bus, your student's stop schedule for the current day, and timestamps for school arrivals and departures. You’ll know when the bus gets to school in the morning and leaves in the afternoon!

• Predictive Stop Arrival Times

Analyzing route and real-time GPS data, it determines an estimated time of arrival to your stop provided on the FirstView map.

• Custom Alerts and Messages

Set up push or email notifications alerting you when your student's bus is a chosen distance or number of minutes away from your stop.

FirstView requires a password-protected account for app set-up. This way, only you can view your student’s stop!

One last reminder, parent cooperation, and support is the foundation of a successful ride. We ask that you review the COVID-19 Information and School Bus Safety Rules with your child(ren).

Thank you,

School District of Waukesha - Transportation Office

We have had multiple questions about the proper procedures if a family chooses to test for Covid-19. While I am certain this will not be the definitive answer, I will attempt to shed some light on the subject.

The Too Sick for School Guidelines handout is still our "go to" for deciding whether or not to keep a student home and when to seek medical attention. When it comes to Covid-19, we know things have changed frequently over the past year or so. We have all become pretty good at "pivoting"...

So now that quarantines and Covid-19 tests aren't mandatory, what do you do if your student has had an exposure? Believe it or not, it is pretty clear cut for us -

If your student is symptom free:

• Your student can continue to attend school and participate in extracurricular activities.
• It is not required that your student quarantine, although parents may choose to self quarantine. If you choose this route, please contact attendance at 262-970-3317.
• If a parent/guardian chooses to self quarantine their student after a potential Covid-19 exposure, they may return at any point during their quarantine if they do not have symptoms; they are not required to remain out for a full 10 days of self quarantine.
• If your child does NOT have symptoms but you chose to have them tested (or needed to have a COVID test for any other number of reasons), they may still attend school while awaiting results
  

What if after this COVID exposure, your child develops symptoms, and you decide to have them tested for COVID - can they return to school in the meantime?

• If your student has symptoms that would keep them home according to the "Too Sick for School Guidelines", then they would need to remain home until their symptoms have improved, even if the COVID test is negative.
• If the results come back positive, your student must be out for 10 days from symptom onset. If they do not have symptoms, they must stay home for 10 days from the date of the positive COVID test.

There is some BRAND NEW INFORMATION to the last page of our TSFS Guidelines - be sure to check that out!

As always, if you have any follow up questions in the realm of COVID or other health related situations and absences - please feel free to contact the health room at 262-970-3315.

Applications HAVE to be done online this year. Any questions or need assistance, contact Angie Krueger (social worker) at 262-970-1699 or akrueger@waukesha.k12.wi.us

For more detailed information, see the attached flyer HERE.

The Library is once again open to students and staff for book checkout. We are in need of volunteers who are interested in spending a few hours a week to assist in reshelving returned books, organizing our growing Literacy room and more! Days & time flexible. Contact Kim M. Gilchrist, Library Assistant, at kgilchri@waukesha.k12.wi.us for more info. Volunteers will also need to complete the Secure Volunteer check through this link: https://bib.com/SECUREVOLUNTEER/SCHOOL-DISTRICT-OF-WAUKESHA

Please see THIS LIST of individuals who have requested that their information be provided to families looking for a tutor.

Please be advised:

• The information contained in the tutor list is provided by the private tutors, and the School District of Waukesha makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of such information. Further, the District does not make recommendations or endorsements regarding the listed private tutors.

• The listed private tutors may or may not be employees of the School District of Waukesha, and the District makes no warranties and gives no assurances as to the character or qualifications of the tutor, the quality of the services provided, or the safety of those who use the services of any listed tutor.

• The School District of Waukesha assumes no responsibility to any person for any loss, damage, cost or expense, to include any physical or pecuniary injuries incurred or arising as a result of any information contained in this list of private tutors. It is recommended that persons interested in using the services of any private tutor identified in this list verify the qualifications of the person.

• Fees, session times, etc. are handled directly between the tutor and the family.

Parents,

If you are unsure how to log in to Blackboard, or if you are having trouble, please see THIS VIDEO for a tutorial.

Our website, https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/domain/398 will have a current calendar of our co-curricular activities for your planning purpose and a Guidebook that will help you learn more about our offerings.

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

Email: blyday@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Phone: 262-970-3311

The 2nd Thursday of each month starting in September is reserved for our Horning Site Council meetings. The monthly meeting will be offered virtually via WebEx. Please look for an email invite that will be sent monthly to all families that will allow you to RSVP.

Horning Site Council's mission is to build community among families, learners, teachers and staff. We WANT people like you to get involved to help improve communication, support school needs, and plan activities to bring the Horning community together.

Site Council was formed in the 2016-17 school year, so we’re fairly new and trying to build our family involvement here at Horning.

Please join us at any meeting, or contact us any time for more information!

November 11, 2021

December 9, 2021

January 13, 2022

February 10, 2022

March 10, 2022

April 14, 2022

May 12, 2022

We look forward to seeing you!

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: @HorningMiddle