Waterloo Jr. High School

WJHS families - This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is an "A" day for in-person attendance.

Please help us congratulate five of our 2nd Quarter Students of Character. These students were recognized by one of their teachers for showing great character throughout the school year. We are lucky to have such wonderful students here at WJHS! Jackson Wirth - 6th grade Emily Vogt - 6th grade Corwin Pherson - 7th grade Peyton Rose - 7th grade Emma Veath - 8th grade

Students, Parents & Guardians, Beginning with the second semester (next week), we will be alternating between A and B rotations on Friday.  Students that are in-person will now attend every other Friday in addition to their Monday/Wednesday (A) or Tuesday/Thursday (B) rotation. A full schedule and more details can be found in the link below. https://bit.ly/3qgEPdE As always, please do not hesitate to contact either of us if you have any questions. Have a great weekend! Dr. Schwartz nschwartz@wcusd5.net Mrs. Cruser acruser@wcusd5.net

Thank you to everyone who has made nominations for Staff Member of the Month. I realized that I have not let everyone at home know who has been selected. Congratulations to the following amazing staff members! We will announce January's winner in the next few weeks! September - Mrs. Pontious October - Mrs. Brandt November - Ms. Miller December - Ms. Garrett

Picture Day at WJHS is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd and Wednesday, February 3rd! Remote students may come anytime between 12:30pm and 3:30pm to have their picture taken.  Please come whichever day works best for you.  Students can enter the main doors and will be directed to the gym.   If you’d like to order online, visit mylifetouch.com and use the Picture Day ID: GDHK94TVE. Thank you!

Good afternoon WJHS families. Tomorrow, January 4th, we will resume in-person instruction, as we had been doing before the winter break (A/B schedule). Please remember to charge Chromebooks tonight and certify your child’s health using the Miine Health app each morning. If you wish to make any changes to your student’s in-person/remote status, please contact the office at 939-3457. We hope you all had a wonderful break and we look forward to seeing everyone soon! -WJHS

There are NO girls volleyball tryouts for Jan 4-Jan 8. The Junior High Volleyball tryout/season is postponed. We do not have a date to return but check back for updates. For questions, please contact Coach Esker (kesker@wcusd5.net) or Coach Garrett (hgarrett@wcusd5.net).

Boys basketball players - go follow Coach Mason on Twitter using the handle @BasketballWJHS!

WJHS - Don’t forget to wear your brightest neon tomorrow and festive sweaters or holiday wear on Thursday! If you are remote, send us a pic to wjhsmedia@wcusd5.net. We can’t wait to see you all! - Mrs. Cruser

Waterloo Jr. High School will be holding their Holly Jolly Spirit Week next week! Students are encouraged to participate, whether they are in person or learning at home. Students can send in pictures of their participation to: wjhsmedia@wcusd5.net. Polar Express Monday-  Wear your pajamas to school! Twinning Tuesday- Dress up as your favorite holiday character or your favorite friend! Light it Up Wednesday- Stand out in your wildest neon gear! Festive Thursday- Show off your holiday sweater and other holiday gear! Fanatic Friday- Wear your Orange and Black!

The following students' names were drawn for having no missing assignments Nov. 9th - 13th. Great job everyone! We'll continue to have weekly drawings and everyone is eligible - just have no missing assignments for that week! 6th grade: Caroline H., Milla M., Alyssa M., Trey C. 7th grade: Owen D., Cole C., AJ B., Sage L. 8th grade: Noah E., Ayden I., Ella H. These students will receive a letter in the mail with a Burger King shake coupon!

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