Whiteside Readers are Leaders!
Sunday, January 31, 2021
D.A.R.E. Program
We are so grateful that our 6th grade students are receiving instruction from Lt. Fultz with the D.A.R.E. program. Thank you to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department for supporting our students through this program.
Friday, January 29, 2021
7th Grade Student of the Month: Austin
Austin has shown amazing perseverance and responsibility this school year. He is always willing to work and demonstrates responsibility with his school work daily. He enjoys a good joke, but stays on task consistently as well. We appreciate all he is doing this school year. Congratulations to Austin for being named our 7th Grade Student of the Month.
Figurative Language Brochures in Ms. McGarrity's Classroom
Students in Ms. McGarrity's class were working on their figurative language brochures. Figurative language is an important English language arts standard.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Video: 6th Grade Virtual Learners and Benchmark Testing
Please view this short video about 6th grade virtual learners and the winter benchmark testing.
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https://youtu.be/y3fsDMV20rY
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Mrs. Korak, Mr. Tessereau, and the Belleville East Band
Mrs. Korak and Mr. Tessereau met with our 8th grade band students to discuss taking band class at Belleville East High School. We value the fine and performing arts!
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Video: 5th Grade Benchmark Testing for Virtual Learners
Please view this short video about 5th grade benchmark testing for our virtual learners.
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https://youtu.be/VseGtaEBTx0
Friday, January 22, 2021
8th Grade Student of the Month: Kaleb
It is with great pleasure that we have chosen this 8th grader for our Student of the Month. This student joins and participates in every single Google Meet, with his camera on every day. He goes above and beyond on every project and presentation in all classes. He shows kindness and a caring attitude for all of his classmates and respect for his teachers. Congratulations to our 8th Grade Student of the Month, Kaleb!
Thursday, January 21, 2021
New Schedule: Jan. 25, 2021
I am so excited that we are adding more time to our instructional day. Our in-person and instructional learners will be dismissed at 2:00 pm when our new schedule starts on Jan. 25th. This is the new schedule that all learners will follow:
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Video: New Schedule for Jan. 25, 2021
I am so excited to announce that we are adding more instructional time to our school day. Starting on Jan. 25th, all students will attend school until 2:00 pm. Of course, this requires a schedule change for all students. Please view this short video about the new schedule that will start on Jan. 25th.
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Monday, January 18, 2021
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. in Art Class
Students in Mrs. Schleipman-Burke's art class celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with art and writing.
I Have a Dream Speech
On Thursday, Jan. 14, our students got the opportunity to listen to excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech. Thank you, Nasir, for reading these moving words to all of us.
Friday, January 15, 2021
The Gillen Family
Thank you to the Gillen family for supporting the Whiteside School District. Pictured left to right are Aidan Gillen, Dr. Gillen, and Sean Gillen. Aidan and Sean are former Whiteside students and they are now juniors at Belleville East High School. They are standing in the gazebo that Aidan built at Whiteside Middle School for his Eagle Scout Award. We love our new gazebo!
Video: Information about Scholar Bowl Team
Please view this short video with information about the Whiteside Middle School Scholar Bowl Team.
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https://youtu.be/zDCuny6CL4c
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Aidan Gillen and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Former Whiteside student and Belleville East junior Aidan Gillen presented the gazebo he built at Whiteside Middle School for his Eagle Scout Award. Pictured left to right are Superintendent Mark Heuring, Aidan Gillen, and Principal Monica Laurent. We are so proud of Aidan Gillen! Thank you, Aidan, for choosing to do your Eagle Scout project at Whiteside Middle School.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Video: Starting 3rd Quarter
Please view this short video about the start of 3rd quarter.
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https://youtu.be/vSZ4GzSIko0
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Aidan Gillen's Eagle Scout Project
Former Whiteside student and Belleville East junior Aidan Gillen presented his gazebo project for his Eagle Scout Award. It is a beautiful structure and we are so proud to have it on our school grounds.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
8th Grade Student of the Month
Our 8th Grade Student of the Month continues to impress her teachers every day. During all Google Meets, she volunteers to answer questions and read aloud. She consistently turns in all her assignments even though she does not need the points to maintain her amazing grades. A great attitude makes Kayden a stand out. Congratulations to Kayden for being named our 8th Grade Student of the Month!