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First Day is just around the corner,

Just a few more days until September 5th, which is our first day of school for the 2023-24 school year. We are all getting ready for the big return and the staff have already been in the building and have been hard at work. We hope to see you all at the upcoming Open House on August 30th from 5:30 to 7:00. This is a meet and greet in order to make introductions and see the building. I will also be holding an optional presentation at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 in the auditorium, new families are highly encouraged to attend.

To help you get started this year, please review all pages carefully in our Back-to-School Guide.

A few items of note about the new school year

• Back to School Night will take place on August 30, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

• Stop by your child's House/classes at anytime for a meet and greet

• Principal Kleinowski will hold an optional welcome back presentation at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 in the auditorium

• New bell schedule for the 2023-24 school year

• All students will begin the day with a 20 minute Advisory

• All students will receive instruction in all four core academic content 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, 8th grade does not have a math block

• PBIS which stands for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports

• PBIS 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 celebrate students who are making good choices. Lessons will be done through Advisory this year and within the classroom when needed.

• Who your child is connected to in the main office may have changed from last year

• AP Mr. Lyday and counselor Ms. Ramirez will work with all Dual Language and Gold L-Z

• Dean Ms. Inkmann and counselor Ms. Jackson will work with all FLIGHT and Gold A-K

• Pick up and Drop off

• If you want to take pictures in front of the building on the first day, park on a side street and walk up to the building

• Buses will use the entrance on Wolf Road

• Car drop-off and pick-up will be on Butler Dr by the flag poles

• All will enter through the cafeteria doors at the start of the school day. Late arrivals should enter through the doors on Butler Dr.

• The A and B houses of the past will now be known as the Gold house (i.e. 7A and 7B are now 7 Gold).

We will begin everyday with a 20 minute Advisory which will cover a plethora of topics such as: check ins, organization of your child's materials, culture building, teaching school expectations, reviewing grades, Academic and Career Planning, and Second Step Lessons on social emotional learning. Your child’s advisor will be there to help you navigate through any questions and concerns that may arise. As you view your learner's schedule, the advisor’s name will appear in the “Advisory” section.

Let's make it a great year!

Kent Kleinowski

Principal

• Parent drop off and pick up will take place on Butler Drive by the flagpole. This is also the pick up and drop off location during the school day and for after school activities. The cafeteria entrance off of Wolf Road is for School Buses only.

• Once they are dropped off, students should walk up the sidewalk to the cafeteria entrance by the bus drop off.

• All buses will drop off by Wolf Road and students will enter the cafeteria.

• Students being dropped off after 7:30 will need to press the door buzzer in the foyer of the main entrance and office staff will allow the student in. Students getting picked up during the school day will need a prior request made by their parents. Students will then be released when the parent/guardian arrives.

August 30: Open house 5:30-7:30 PM

September 5th: First Day of School

September 22nd: Picture Day (during school hours)

October 24th:Family/Learner Conferences 3:30 7:00 PM

November 2nd: Family/Learner Conferences, 3:30-7:00 PM

February 13th: Family/Learner Conferences, 3:30-6:00 PM

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

• 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

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.

Hello, my name is Brady Fischer and I am so excited to be a part of the School District of Waukesha where I'll be teaching Business Education at Horning Middle School! I graduated from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in 2021 and this will be my third year teaching Business Education. For the last two years I taught High School Business Education in the La Crosse Area before moving and I can't wait to start teaching at the Middle School level here at Horning!

A little bit about me is that I grew up in Wausau Wisconsin where a lot of my childhood was spent camping up north and on the lake. Outside of school, I enjoy watching sports (go Bucks and Packers!). I love traveling, being with friends and family, going outdoors golfing, boating, snowboarding, and hiking. Lastly, I like to try out new recipes in the kitchen along with seeking out local restaurants, so if you have any suggestions please let me know! I'm looking forward to getting started and meeting all the wonderful families, students, and staff in the School District of Waukesha!

My name is Lacy Ritzka and I am very excited to be teaching Family and Consumer Education this year at Horning MS. I previously taught ELA and Social Studies before taking several years off to raise my two daughters, Sophie (7) and Elise (5). I cherished every moment I had at home with them, but both of my children are in school full time so I am ready to get back in the classroom full time as well.

In my spare time, I love to cook and I can’t wait to pass that love on to my students as well!

My other passion is traveling and am always planning someplace interesting to visit. I’ve been all over the world and enjoy learning about the history, cultures, and food of new places. Ask me where I’m going next, I love to talk about my travel plans! I am looking forward to new beginnings in the Waukesha School District and the opportunity to teach in the classroom again.

Thanks and see you soon!

My name is Alexandria Gerber, and I am excited to be a part of the Horning community. I am the new French teacher at Horning as well as at Butler-. I grew up in Waukesha, and I love the community here. I have a masters degree in education, and I am looking forward to teaching where I went to middle school. I have worked with students in a variety of ages, from young elementary through college.

When I am not at school, I enjoy walks in my neighborhood or at local parks with my husband and our daughter, who just turned one, and the occasional sewing project. I'm looking forward to the school year!

Hi! My name is Lauren Prazuch-Tenaglia, and I am excited to be joining the Horning community! I have worked as the school psychologist at Banting Elementary the past three years, so this will be my 4th year in the district. Before that, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Journalism at UW-Madison, followed by graduate school at UW-Whitewater.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. This usually includes going on walks with our dog, Camper, exploring new, local restaurants, sitting on the Memorial Union terrace in Madison, or cooking new recipes I find on Food Network.

Dress Code: Click here to review the Dress Code policy outlined in the middle school student handbook for more information:

A brief description of several areas are below:

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

• Hoodies must be worn with the hood down

• Clothing should completely 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

• Any clothing, jewelry, body art, or any accessory advertising alcohol, tobacco or other drugs are at a counter purpose with district AODA programs and therefore deemed inappropriate.

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: 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