Waterloo Jr. High School

Congratulations to our sweet treat winners for this week. These students did not have any missing assignments for the week of Nov. 2nd - 6th. You will be receiving a Burger King shake coupon in the mail! 6th grade: Mackenzie K., Kruz L., Paige H., & Paige Z. 7th grade: Tommy B., Alex S., Carter M., & Calla E. 8th grade: Rowan S., Nathan K., Erica C., & Nate C.

Congratulations to our final 1st quarter Student of Character, Megan Huebner! Thank you to Farmers Insurance - Gonzenbach Agency for sponsoring our Student of Characters all year long. We look forward to recognizing our 2nd quarter students in January!

Congratulations Jax Mifflin for being recognized as a Student of Character for 1st quarter!

Don't forget to scan your Box Top app when you are shopping for the holidays!

Congratulations to two more Students of Character for 1st Quarter! Mrs. Schilling - Rylee Cocos Mrs. Meyers - Cayle Coughlin

Congratulations to three more of our Students of Character for 1st quarter! Mrs. Clinebell - Kylie Rauh Mrs. Pontious - Cole Ludwig Mrs. Imm - Charli Major

Over the next few days, we will be recognizing our Students of Character from 1st quarter. Congratulations to the following students that received their awards today: Mr. Ivers - Lucas Gann Mrs. Moore - Jadyn Hensiek Mrs. Walthes - Iris Adkins

Next week at WJHS, we will have a spirit week! Monday- Wear orange and black (at home or at school) Tuesday- Wear school appropriate Halloween costumes Wednesday- Wear school appropriate Halloween costumes Just a reminder that parent teacher conferences are next Thursday and Friday. The sign up is linked below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14qHX-ov9SufXGc8DPukHs985NqbsDBWv7FO8lCPBTiI/edit Have a great rest of the week! - WJHS

WJHS Parents & Students - This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, October 9th or Monday, October 12th. We will see "B" day students on Tuesday, October 13th to begin 2nd quarter! Please remember next week to certify your student's health each morning. Have a great extended weekend, WJHS

Parents & Guardians, This is a friendly reminder to certify your child's health each morning by using the Miine Health app prior to arriving at 7:35am. If you need any assistance with the app, please call our secretaries at 939-3457 and they can assist you! Have a terrific Tuesday! -WJHS

Parents & Students: We are very excited to welcome students back beginning tomorrow. Please remember to send your child with a mask. Please read through this message for last minute information. Student Rotation “A” students should attend on Mondays and Wednesdays. “B” students should attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All students will be remote on Fridays. Drop-Off Times and Locations: 7:35-7:50 6th/7th grade- Main north entrance at the crosswalk from either direction or the parking lot across from the north entrance. There will be a sign at the crosswalk and a crossing guard. 8th grade- South entrance at the end of the median if driving north or crosswalk if driving south. There will be a sign at the end of the median and a crossing guard in the crosswalk. Student Arrival: We will be taking temperatures at the door. Students should report directly to their 1st hour class when they arrive to school. Please have your child check Skyward for 1st hour class information. We will provide your child with a printed schedule during 1st hour. Pick-Up Time and Locations Dismissal for town students will begin at 12:05 You may pick students up from either entrance in the front by pulling into an open space. You may also pick students up from the parking lot behind the south gym or the parking lot across from the main north entrance. Certify Students Please be sure to certify that your child is symptom free using the Miine Health App. Students who are not certified prior to school will be pulled from 1st hour in order to be certified. School Supplies- Please bring the following in a backpack (no lockers will be used): Charged Chromebook or device Earbuds Clear water bottle Folder for each class Notebook/paper Pencils Calculator Hand sanitizer/extra mask See you soon!

WJHS Cheerleading Tryout Information Please see the link below for dates, a sign up form, and important information. All athletes must have a current physical on file with the nurse to tryout. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KlHOPQO4YLcM8skvo9Fxg6K5-O6kaiqeegONo9PEQK4/edit?usp=sharing

Waterloo Junior High School Parents, Please visit the link below for information regarding our planned return to in-person learning on September 30th. Included is a link to a survey we would like all parents to complete by Monday. https://www.wcusd5.net/article/309106?org=waterloo-jr-high-school Thank you! Dr. Schwartz & Mrs. Cruser

We hope you had a great first week of school! It was awesome interacting with so many of you on Zoom! Always remember that it’s a lot easier to keep up than to catch up. If you ever need assistance, please reach out to your teachers. We’re here to help! #WJHSAsOne

On Fridays, we wear orange and black! We hope you are showing your school spirit at home today too! #WJHSAsOne https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQmjV3EIybHV7ywndcpt_Xk0oySlf9R5Kg3WKi_BYCtSjfHuk4pS4Ni4xyXPftPhDOYosZXHP7Ac8UH/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000&slide=id.g91cadc4c29_0_8

Mrs. Rau and Mr. Keim teamed up to create a perspective chalk art drawing at WHS. This lesson is one of the exciting ways that our art teachers will present material remotely! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buoX0JJOVqY

WJHS Parents - Tomorrow is the first day of school!! We can't wait to begin this year together! If your child has not done so yet, please ask them to sign into Google Classroom and join each of their classes. If they do not see a class listed, please have them contact their teacher. Email addresses can be found at: https://www.wcusd5.net/o/waterloo-jr-high-school/staff We will also have another virtual orientation this evening at 6pm. If you'd like to join us, you can find the login information here: https://www.wcusd5.net/o/waterloo-jr-high-school/events If you can't make it, the WJHS Remote Learning Student Handbook will give you a good overview of how things will look remotely. In addition, always feel free to contact Dr. Schwartz at nschwartz@wcusd5.net or me at acruser@wcusd5.net if you have any questions. https://www.wcusd5.net/article/280683?org=waterloo-jr-high-school Have a great start to the school year tomorrow! - Mrs. Cruser #WJHSAsOne

Parents,   Please complete the Zoom Permission Form linked below by August 18th for EACH child attending Waterloo Junior High School. https://bit.ly/3g2qsUx Thank you, Mrs. Cruser acruser@wcusd5.net

6th grade parents & guardians, Although we are beginning the year with remote instruction, we will still need updated physicals and dental exams on file for each student.  You can drop these off tomorrow when you pick up your math workbook.  If you do not yet have these forms complete, please email Stacy Davis at sdavis@wcusd5.net with your appointment date(s).  She can keep this on file until you are able to turn in all completed paperwork.   Thank you! Mrs. Cruser acruser@wcusd5.net

WJHS Parents: A few reminders for this week and next: Thursday, 8/13 8am - 6pm (main lobby): - 6th grade math workbooks (all 6th graders) - Chromebook pick up (those that requested) - Yearbook pick up (those that did not pick up over the summer) Virtual Orientation: Monday 8/17 @ 1pm and Tuesday 8/18 @6pm. Links attached in letter below. 1st Day of School: Wednesday, August 19th. All students should check in to all Google Classrooms and participate accordingly. https://bit.ly/3kFSTeO We can't wait to get started this year! #WJHSAsOne - Dr. Schwartz & Mrs. Cruser