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Col. John Wheeler

Middle School

401 West Joliet Street

Crown Point, IN 46307

(219) 663-2173

(219) 662-4378 (fax)

Tim Vassar

Principal

David Vode

Assistant Principal

Kristin Bonez

Guidance Counselor

Kim Doolin Home School Facilitator

Mark Croell

Athletic Director

The Colonel’s Chronicle

Col on el Jo hn Wheel er Middl e Sc ho ol

Apr 9 PTA Meeting 1:30 p.m. Apr 14 PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m. Apr 15 In-Service Day—No School pm Apr 27 ISTEP Testing begins May 4 Review Mid-term progress May 13 NJHS Induction 6:00 p.m. May 18 Wax Museum—Legends May 20 Wax Museum –Alpha Dogs May 21 Drama Club Performance 6 pm May 22 Wax Museum –Titan’s May 25 Memorial Day—No School May 27 Honor’s Night 6:00 p.m. May 29 Career Fair

Principal’s Perspect ive As we return from Spring Break, I hope that both our students and staff are refreshed as we tackle the final quarter of the school year. We have many events happening in the final nine weeks. Among them: *Track & Field for boys and girls grades 6-8 *Spring Play *Spring Band, Choir, and Orchestra performances *Spring football for current 7th graders *Wax Museum presentations for 8th grade teams *Egg Drop event for 7th grade teams *Ranger Ecosystem presentations for 6th grade teams *Cheerleading try-outs for current 6th and 7th graders *Dance team try-outs for current 6th and 7th graders *ACT testing for all grades *National Junior Honor Society Induction *Honors Night Beginning the last week of April, all students will be taking the second round of ISTEP testing. These exams will be combined with the first round exams to provide a score for each student. We are holding to our goals for this state-wide test and have plenty of motivational ideas for our students. Continue to impress upon your child the value of putting forth their best effort in school each day. Stay in regular contact with your child's team of teachers! Tim Vassar Principal

Volume 8, Issue 8 April, 2015

Calendar of Events

David C. Vode, Assistant Principal

[email protected]

Assistant Principal Updates

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Colonel’s Gold Stars

During the month of March, 212 Gold Stars were submitted for students and staff recognized by their peers/

colleagues for going “above and beyond.” This brings our 3rd quarter total to 692. Please encourage your child to

nominate a peer or classroom teacher by filling out a Gold Star. Also, it would be great for parents to fill out

a Gold Star for a staff member that has gone “above and beyond” in regards to any communication or

informative efforts that you may have experienced. They are located in the front office, just ask!

General Expectations

Our expectations of “check it at the door” applies to gum, hats, headphones and cell phones. Cell phones are to be

off upon entering the building at 7:15am and may be turned back on at 2:55pm. Please help us with this policy

by calling the front office should there be a change of dismissal for your child or another urgent family need.

School Attendance

Our school goal is to surpass 2013-2014 school attendance rate of 96%. For the month of March, our school per-

centage was 94.1 %. At this point in time, the current attendance data represents a 2014-2015 school rate of

95.3%! Let’s keep focused on the importance of attending school and being on time as well.

Tardy to Class Recording and Behavior Contracts

Please don’t hesitate to communicate with your child’s team regarding any updates on their Tardy Sheets or Be-

havior Contracts. The goal is to be proactive and have the conversations with students in an effort to help them

manage their time and passing periods more effectively. This is the final Quarter!

Social Media Tips-

Here is a great resource that provides a great overview for parents regarding security measures to take with all of

your child’s technology apps and devices.

http://www.connectsafely.org/cybersecurity

Please remember, it is very helpful to save harassing messages, as this is evidence that is important to prove that

this type of behavior has continued to occur. Save screen shots of any posts and print these for local law enforce-

ment or school personnel when necessary. Most importantly, stress upon your child to tell a parent, school staff

member, or another trusted adult family member as time is of essence. Please contact our Guidance Depart-

ment and/or Administration immediately for assistance.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.connectsafely.org/cybersecurity

Spring has finally arrived! Keep checking those agendas and our web-site for information regarding daily assignments. RDS is a great tool that provides up-to-date information on your child’s academic pro-gress.

In math (periods 5, 6, and 7), students will be studying functions, equa-tions and inequalities. Please reference chapter 13 in the Holt (red)textbook. Period 2, Honors Math will be learning to solve multi-step equa-tions and inequalities. Use Chapter 12 in the Holt (blue) book as a refer-ence during these units of study. As always, visit myhrw.com for addition-al practice and at home instruction.

In science, we will be getting smarter about Populations and Communi-ties. The students will be able to explain how living things live together and interact with one another. The students will continue using an Inter-active Science Binder for learning, organizational purposes, and setting/tracking goals.

In social studies, we will begin working on our Country Projects. We will complete the Country Project with a Feast of Cultures. Information about the Country Projects will be going home as we begin them. During the Feast of Cultures, we will need parent volunteers to help make it a suc-cess. Students will also learn about economics by developing a knowledge of stocks and stock markets.

In writing, we will be focusing on descriptive writing. The students will be focusing on the effective components of descriptive writing. In reading, we will continue to focus on plot, theme, point of view, and reading com-

prehension using Question-Answer Relationships. Each language class will continue to focus on different readings during this month.

Visit our team website through the Wheeler homepage. You will find some important documents and a weekly schedule. The agenda pro-vides the most up to date information. You may contact any team member to arrange a conference or to discuss an area of con-cern. Don’t forget all students need to earn a minimum of 12 AR points for the 4th grading period. Happy Reading!

TEAM C.S.I. (6C) —SIXTH GRADE


Patti Croell

[email protected]

Anna Howard

[email protected]

Tiffany Tuskan-Kranz

[email protected]

Lynsey Brucato

[email protected]

Team Contact

Information

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of the

activities that will be taking place in our classrooms throughout

the month of April.

In math, Ms. Govert will be working on probability. The honors

math class will study geometric figures and probability. In social

studies, we will be spending the entire month researching and

preparing for our country reports and presentations. In science,

Mrs. Pearson will be utilizing this month to look at biomes and

ecosystems. Finally, in language arts, we will be writing descrip-

tive essays, and the reading for the month will be selections from

Great Books and the Literature Book (Pearson), Number the

Stars (Govert), and The Call of the Wild (Balind).

Please continue to look towards the weekly newsletter for specific

dates and assignments.

Thank you,

Mr. Balind

Ms. Govert

Mrs. Pearson

LEARNSTRONG (6B) —SIXTH GRADE


Joe Balind

[email protected]

Jennifer Govert

[email protected]

Sarah Pearson

[email protected]

Team Contact

Information

Spring is a-budding in Tall Timbers

With the fresh breezes of April, new learning is taking place. Stu-

dents are beginning to come into their own as they are maturing

for the next school year – and I don’t just mean spring fever! Clas-

ses are more complex, more expectations, but there has been so

much growth this year. At the end of this month, we will be con-

tinuing the multiple choice portion of the ISTEP+ and hopefully

results will be in prior to the end of school.

Our classes’ focus for the month of April include: Language arts

classes will continue in Tuck Everlasting for Mr. Sumner, a novel

study will begin in Mrs. Santos’ room, and Mrs. Bennett will work

with the Great Books discussions. Also writing focuses will include

descriptive writing, figurative language, and response to litera-

ture. Math classes will work on problem solving and also probabil-

ity. Social studies classes complete the Renaissance through the

Industrial Revolution and then jump into our big country projects.

Science classes will begin looking into living things, ecosystems,

and populations as an introduction to the group projects that con-

clude with Park Ranger Day in early June.

TEAM TALL TIMBERS (6A) — SIXTH GRADE


Deborah Bennett

[email protected]

Grace Santos

[email protected]

Cliff Sumner

[email protected]

Team Contact

Information

TEAM DENALI (7B) — SEVENTH GRADE

Class Sections:

Science

Here we are! Already April!

We are moving VERY quickly through the curriculum yet have so many things to accomplish by the end of the year. We are currently in Chapter 5: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources. We are also working on Rube Goldberg machines and will be planning shortly for our annual EGG-DROP. As always, PLEASE contact me if there are any questions or concerns. Have a great April!

Math

The students are finishing a strong March and looking forward to ISTEP!

In 7th Grade math, we will finish work on 3D figures and begin work on Chapter 12: Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities. Our work has includ-ed a “Volume and Surface Area of Real Life objects” activity. Thank you to those who sent in rectangular prisms and cylinders! Ask your student about it.

In pre-Algebra, we will finish Chapter 10 on measurement, Area, and Volume and close with a stations measuring activity. We will begin Chapter 9: Real numbers and Right triangles.

Please access the online resources for either book if your student needs additional resources and check my daily calendar on the Team/Teachers website.

In April, we will be finishing our South and East Asia Unit by studying China, Japan, the Koreas, Southeast Asia and the Pacific World. Students will find out what happened to “Tankman” as well as explore the reasons the Koreas are divided. As we wrap up this unit, students are also pre-paring for the next round of ISTEP’s taking place in late April. Good luck!!


Jim Saksa

[email protected]

Ginger Weilbaker

[email protected]

Michelle Stoller

[email protected]

Chrissy Kvachkoff

[email protected]

Brian Jones

[email protected]

Kate Perschon

[email protected]

Team Contact

Information

TEAM DENALI (7B) — SEVENTH GRADE

English

Ms. Kvachkoff:

Welcome back from spring break! This month we are starting our Folk-lore group project. Students will be put into groups and given the oppor-tunity to be the teacher. Each group will select two folktales from our Literature book to read, analyze, and teach to their classmates. We are also reviewing for the second round of ISTEP that is fast approaching. Please continue to check my homework calendar on the school website and contact me with any questions. Happy Spring!!

Ms. Stoller:

This month students will be working on a novel study project. They will be reading either Freak the Mighty or So Yesterday and working with a reading group to complete activities related to the novel.

Exceptional Learners

Hello Wheeler families! Here we are, in the home stretch! Encourage your student to "finish strong" and work to achieve their highest grades and greatest improve-ments yet this school year. Set goals now for the end of the year. Ask your student, "What grade would you like to get in math this quarter?" or "Let's make it a goal to remember to pack your homework each night." Setting goals and focusing on a couple areas of need can make the difference. Increase responsibility, and your student will rise to your challenge.


Jim Saksa

[email protected]

Ginger Weilbaker

[email protected]

Michelle Stoller

[email protected]

Chrissy Kvachkoff

[email protected]

Brian Jones

[email protected]

Kate Perschon

[email protected]

Team Contact

Information

Team:

Team Kalahari would like to thank you for your time and your par-

ticipation in your child’s education! Remember, RDS is a great

way to follow up on your child’s progress. Please feel free to con-

tact us at any time, as communication is one of the most critical

factors in student success. You can contact us at

[email protected], [email protected], ebos-

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

with any questions.

Core Classes:

In science, we will be finishing our Energy Unit. This unit will con-

tinue to incorporate many hands-on labs. You can help your child

learn about these topics by asking interesting questions about

their work and labs as we move through this unit. In English dur-

ing the month of April, the students will study fiction and fiction

terms. Mr. Betz's social studies class will be studying the history,

geography and economies of Southeast Asia and the Pacific World.

This month in Math, we will be finishing up our introduction to

statistics. Our test will cover various ways of representing data

and how we interpret these visuals. Then we will return to Geome-

try, specifically, lines and angles, more on circles and triangles,

and transformations. Honors math classes will be studying about

data analysis and probability. We will be looking at different ways

to collect, interpret, and display data and we will also be finding

the probabilities of dependent and independent events.

TEAM KALAHARI (7A) — SEVENTH GRADE


Lindsay Keene

[email protected]

Joe Betz

[email protected]

Eric Boswell

[email protected]

Leslie Curtis

[email protected]

Aaron Carter [email protected]

Team Contact

Information






In social studies, we will continue to set the stage for the Civil War. We will

begin by exploring the differences between the North and the South. Also, the

rough draft for the Wax Museum paper is due on May 4th. Hopefully each stu-

dent has discussed his/her project with his/her parents. Students should be

working on tri-fold poster and gathering costume items for our presentation day

(May 22nd).

In pre-Algebra, students will classify real numbers. They will discuss what a

rational, irrational, integer, whole, and natural number are. We will explore

right triangles and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world situations.

After discussing the Pythagorean Theorem, students will discuss rotations, dila-

tions, transformations, and reflections. They will use both shapes and line seg-

ments.

In Algebra, students will explore rational expressions. They will add, subtract,

multiply, and divide them. They will use their previous knowledge of factoring

and apply this concept to rational expressions. After rational expressions, we

will work with radical expressions and quadratic equations.

In English 1, we will be working on our research unit. Students will be generat-

ing a research question that relates to a topic we covered in class.

Congratulations to all of Team Titans for a terrific Science Fair! Thank you to

those family members who helped make the science fair a huge success. In

April, we will start organizing and classifying organisms based on their key fea-

tures. We will then start talking about genetics and how traits are passed from

parents to offspring.

Reminder to parents to please feel free to contact us via email with any ques-

tions or concerns you may have. We love hearing from our Team Titan parents!

TEAM TITANS (8B) — EIGHTH GRADE


Mark Croell

[email protected]

Erin Charpentier

[email protected]

Michael Early

[email protected]

Megan Kienzle

[email protected]

Celeste Tiberi

[email protected]

Team Contact

Information

TEAM LEGENDS (8A) — EIGHTH GRADE


Team Contact

Information

Dennis Bunda

[email protected]

Tammy Betz

[email protected]

Tracy Kohler

[email protected]

Brian Popiela

[email protected]

United States History-Mr. Bunda

In April, the students will wrap up their unit on the west. They would

have learned about the Oregon Trail, the Alamo, cowboy towns, and the

California Gold Rush. In mid-April, we will start one of our final units on

sectionalism as well as the start of the U.S. Civil War. We will have a

school-wide scavenger hunt on the war as well as an Abe Lincoln imper-

sonator visit our students. Lastly, we will be finalizing plans for this

year’s addition of the wax museum!

Science- Mrs. Betz .

In April, we are continuing our exploration into living things…we will be incubating eggs at the end of April! Biology will be a fantastic voyage into the study of life.

Mr. Popiela-English

In the month of April in English, the students of Team Legends will complete their ISEARCH project. In the ISEARCH project, the students will pick a “burning question” which they will use written and internet sources to answer. The students will be challenged to use MLA citations in their report. They will report their research in direct quotes and paraphrases that use the correct in-text citations. They will also include a works cited page that lists their references in the correct MLA format.

Mrs. Kohler-Math

Pre-Algebra

In pre-Algebra we will begin working on plane geometry. Please remember that each week our students have the opportunity to earn a few extra credit points by doing the “Students as Teachers” assignment. Students should teach you two prob-lems that they learned in class. Using what you have learned, you then solve two different problems on your own. This is a great way to see what your child is learn-ing while enhancing their skills at the same time. I look forward to a great 4th Quar-ter.

Algebra

In Algebra, we are going to be working on solving quadratic equations. Please re-member that each week our students have the opportunity to earn a few extra cred-it points by doing the “Students as Teachers” assignment. Students should teach you two problems that they learned in class. Using what you have learned, you then solve two different problems on your own. This is a great way to see what your child is learning while enhancing their skills at the same time. I look forward to a great 4th Quarter.

TEAM ALPHA DOGS (8C) — EIGHTH GRADE


Team Contact

Information

Jim Lemon

[email protected]

Susan Whitehouse

[email protected]

Tim McCoy

[email protected]

Darleen Maas

[email protected]

“Alpha Dogs Steps for ISTEP”

April is a big month here at Col. Wheeler Middle School. This month is the final push

towards gaining all of the knowledge necessary for achieving high scores on the states

standardized test known as ISTEP. We ask that you also coach your children at home

towards the goal of 93.5%. Positive reinforcement will help our students gain the con-

fidence needed for passing these tests. The ISTEP tests are also important because it

helps our school keep the 4 star rating. Our main goal here at the “Colonel” is to be

recognized as one of the top schools in the state at the middle school level.

I would like to take time to issue a special “Thanks” to all of the parents for helping

during our first team science fair. The effort placed into some of these ingenious pro-

jects amazed all of us. The following kids received 1st Place in their specific catego-

ries:

Micayla Greco (Top Overall Winner)

Connor Miller

Julie Tran

Rebecca Yagelski

Samantha Otis

Mackenzie Valles

Jake Dyrkcz

Alexis Hernandez

Sarah Hussein

Bobby Moore

Congratulations to the winners of the science fair! The challenge for these students

will be ISTEP followed by the Social Studies Wax Museum. Keep up the good work.

If you have any questions or concerns about Team Alpha Dogs, feel free to contact Mr.

Lemon at [email protected].


As we begin the last 9 weeks of the 2014- 2015 school year,

let’s be sure to motivate these kids to finish strong. Really push

them to get all of that homework turned in and to study for those

upcoming tests.

Upcoming Health Units:

6th: Nutrition, Tobacco, Safety and the Environment

7th: Nutrition and Fitness

8th: Nutrition and Body Systems

Upcoming P.E. Units:

Girls: Softball and Ultimate Frisbee

Boys: Basketball and Soccer

** As a friendly reminder, ALL students will begin to prepare for

their final exams in Health and P.E. starting in May.

** Remember that you can always check your student’s grades on

RDS. If you ever have questions about your student’s grade,

please contact their teacher.

Healthy Fitness Challenge:

As the weather gets warmer, encourage your child to get outside

and play. This month, we challenge you to go outside with your

child and take a walk, play basketball, go for a run, or play catch

at least once a week.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH DEPT.


Jessica Stopher

[email protected]

Erik Forehand

[email protected]

Eric Lezcano

[email protected]

Lindsay Moskalick

[email protected]

Kristen Tedhams

[email protected]

Department Contact

Information

Engineering & Technology Education

Happy 4th Quarter! Students are in the final rotation of art, mu-

sic, family and consumer science, and technology education

(saving the best for last). Here are the basic details of E&TE –

eight rotations are available to all students where students will

collaborate, critically think, and use hands-on, problem based

learning techniques. Students work in a particular station of their

choice during a specific rotation. Providing a wide-range of tech-

nological stations and experiencing several different learning

styles are two main focal points of the class. To learn more about

each station, feel free to visit the Paxton Patterson website on my

school website. The featured station of the month is Flight Tech-

nology.

Flight Technology

What captures the imagination more than the exploration of

flight? Students quickly understand that the science of rocketry

and flight requires knowledge and application of mathematics and

physics. By building, flying and testing their pneumatic powered

rockets, students realize that their designs and craftsmanship de-

termine flight performance.

To find out more information, visit the official website @:

http://www.paxtonpatterson.com/actionlabs-overview.aspx

Engineering & Technology Education


Chris Gabriel

[email protected]

Kelly Welsh

[email protected]

Jennifer Deal

[email protected]

Ane Talevski

[email protected]

Rebecca Springer

[email protected]

Department Contact

Information

http://www.paxtonpatterson.com/actionlabs-overview.aspx

April 27th - ISTEP Testing begins

May 4th Review Mid-Term Progress

May 13th NJHS Induction 6:00 p.m.

May 27th Honor’s Night 6:00 p.m.

May 29th Student Career Fair

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month … but you can act to support families and protect children all year round!

For your family:

• As a parent, block out 15 minutes a day to play one-on-one with your child — doing

anything he or she wants. We know from studies that the more parents engage in positive activities with their children, the less they use negative physical and psychological discipline.

• Tell the children or youth in your life how much you care for them and appreciate

them.

• Connect with grandparents to preserve cultural heritage.

For friends and neighbors:

• Compliment a father — someone you know or even someone in public — on something

positive you see him do with his children. Dads contribute uniquely to children’s develop-

ment.

• Offer your time to baby-sit for the child of a friend, neighbor or family member. All

parents need help sometimes — even if it is just to rest or “recharge” for an hour or two.

• Arrange a potluck event in your neighborhood to get to know other parents and their

kids. Friends and neighbors can give outstanding support to families in times of need or

stress.

For your community:

• Do volunteer work for a youth- or family-serving organization in your community.

Some families just need a little help from time to time, and community organizations are de-

signed to do just that.

• Take action on legislative issues that affect children and families. Call your elected rep-

resentatives, join demonstrations and be sure always to vote to show that you support services

to help families raise healthy children.

• Ask yours or another faith-based organization in your community about donations —

even small ones — that can be made to support families in need.

• If you have reason to believe a child may be at risk of harm in their home, call your

local child abuse hotline. Anyone who is worried about the well-being of a child can call to

report their concerns.

For more tips and information on child abuse prevention, visit: www.americanhumane.org/

april/ adapted from the American Humane Assoc. website

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT


Kristin Bonez

[email protected]

Kim Doolin

[email protected]

Department Contact

Information

http://www.americanhumane.org/april/

http://www.americanhumane.org/april/

THE COLONEL’S CHRONICLE

EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS Department Contact

Information

Laura Andrews

[email protected]

Sherry Barton

[email protected]

Team We Rock

Exceptional Learners Department

April is Autism Awareness Month

What is Autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms

for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disor-

ders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social in-

teraction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behav-

iors. They include autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disinte-

grative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise spec-

ified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome. With the May 2013 publi-

cation of the new DSM-5 diagnostic manual, these autism subtypes

will be merged into one umbrella diagnosis of ASD, as cited from au-

tismspeaks.org.

This website, a source for parents, educators and students to learn

about this disorder, states that an estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in

252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States.

Having autism does not mean a person is incapable of interacting with

others or gaining employment. Many people with autism hold full

time jobs and have very healthy relationships. Some have artistic and

intellectual talents that surpass the average range of abilities.

To learn more about autism, visit www.autismspeaks.org.

http://www.autismspeaks.org

CLINIC

April Showers Bring May Flowers…. April is the time of the year where the weather really starts to change. The average tempera-

tures this time of year can range from 38 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Please remember to dress

appropriately for the weather. Dressing in layers can help with your comfort level here at

school.

April also brings about a lot of changes in regards to nature. These seasonal changes bring

about seasonal allergies. If you suffer from allergies, please remember to take your medication

daily or before school starts in the morning. It is very hard to concentrate and learn when you

experience the following symptoms: irritated, itchy or watery eyes; stuffy/runny nose; sneezing;

coughing. A simple action, such as remembering to take your medicine before school, will help

make your day flow more smoothly.

Cell Phone Danger!!!

Did you read that little piece of paper that came with your cell phone telling you to keep it a cer-

tain distance from your body??? There is research linking cell phones to cancer and infertility.

Some experts believe we should take the warnings seriously. “Phones act like small microwaves

by emitting radiation, which, over time, may be harmful,” says Devra Davis, PhD. Protect your

health by:

O Not making calls when the signal is weak. If your phone is having a hard time finding a

signal, it puts out more energy to reach a tower—which means more radiation.

O Getting a headset or using the speaker option so you can chat without the phone being

right next to your head.

O Carrying your phone in a purse or bag, rather than in your pocket near sensitive body

parts.

Physicals for next year….

Physicals obtained on April 1st or after are good for all of the 2015/2016 school year.


Dana Torreano, RN

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT


Mark Croell

[email protected]

Athletic Director

Welcome to Col. John Wheeler Middle School Athletics. We offer a number of sports for each grade level:

Fall: 8th Grade Football

7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Volleyball

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Cross Country

Winter: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Boys’ Wrestling

Spring: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Track and Field

7th Grade Football (Last 2 weeks of May)

Please use the Athletic Doors (Back of School) located off Walnut Street for all dropping off and picking up student-

athletes. Please use these doors to enter athletic events.

Grade Policy for the 2014-15 school year has been updated. Eligibility will be determined at every progress report and

report card. Any athlete failing more than one class will be ineligible until the next progress report or report card. The

athlete must meet eligibility criteria to become eligible.

Athletic Physicals are mandatory for each athlete. Physical forms can be picked up in the main office. Physicals are

good from April 1, 2014 until May 30, 2015. An athlete must have a physical every year. Athletes cannot tryout or par-

ticipate until this form is turned in. Athletes must only have a physical once during each year.

All athletes must pay a transportation fee for each sport they participate in. The fee is $25 per season.

Remind 101: The athletic department now has an emergency text message system through Remind 101. If you would

like to join, please send a text to: 219-306-4612 and put @wmsat in the message. If there are location changes, cancella-

tions due to weather, and other information, I will let you know via text.

To join:

Text to this number: 219-306-4612

Message: @wmsat

You will then receive a text to send your name, so it is in a database.

7th Grade Spring Football will take place from May 18th –May 29th. Further information will be passed out as we get clos-

er to May.

All athletic schedules are posted on the following website: http://www.cps.k12.in.us/wheeler/site/default.asp

The Athletic Calendar is in the left hand column.


PTA NEWS

Hello from your PTA!

We had a great Wheeler Palooza! Over 220 students came for fun and music. Many talented students enjoyed our Karaoke event and the gymnasium was full of dancers for the electric slide.

So far this year, the PTA has been able to provide funds to all teams and organiza-tions through our monthly spirit gear sales and student events.

Thank you to the families that sent in donations and those who were able to volunteer. Together we make a difference for our school!

In April, we will have a PTA meeting on Thursday, April 9th at 1:30 p.m. and again on

Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m. We will sell spirit gear during lunches on Friday, April

24th. Our meetings will focus on Teacher Appreciation Week and our Staff Luncheon.

If you are interested in helping out, please contact me at [email protected].

Happy spring break!

Bunny and your PTA



Miscellaneous

Band/Orchestra 2014-2015 Schedule for CJWMS/Taft Date School Ensemble Event Location Time

10/20/14 Taft Choir Concert Taft 6:00 PM

10/22/14 Wheeler Choir Concert Wheeler 6:00 PM

10/27/14 Wheeler Band/Orchestra Spooktacular Wheeler 6:00 PM

10/28/14 Taft Band/Orchestra Spooktacular Taft 6:00 PM

11/10/14 Wheeler Band Chamber Concert Wheeler 6:00 PM

11/11/14 Taft Band Chamber Concert Taft 6:00 PM

12/9/14 Taft/Wheeler Band Concert CPHS 6:00 PM



12/14/14 Taft/Wheeler Orchestra Holiday Concert CPHS TBA

1/31/15 Taft/Wheeler Band/Orchestra ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest TBA TBA

2/2/15 Taft/Wheeler Band Band Tour of Elementary Schools TBA TBA

2/3/15 Taft/Wheeler Band Band Tour of Elementary Schools TBA TBA

2/7/15 Taft/Wheeler Choir ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest TBA TBA

2/21/15 Taft/Wheeler Choir ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Contest* Indianapolis TBA

2/28/15 Taft/Wheeler Band/Orchestra ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Contest* Indianapolis TBA



3/17/15 Taft Orchestra Pre-ISSMA Concert TBA TBA

3/18/15 Wheeler Orchestra Pre-ISSMA Concert Wheeler 6:00 PM

3/21/15 Taft/Wheeler Orchestra ISSMA Organizational Contest TBA TBA

4/15/15 Taft/Wheeler Choir All-City Choir Concert CPHS 7:00 PM

5/18/15 Taft/Wheeler Band All-City Band Concert CPHS 7:00 PM



5/28/15 Taft/Wheeler Orchestra All-City Orchestra Concert CPHS TBA

* selected students only

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