Thanksgiving Food Baskets

 Thanks to Ms. Gain and Ms. Selliers for organizing the Thanksgiving Food Drive at Whiteside Middle School.  We collected enough food to make 30 Thanksgiving baskets for our own Whiteside families.  Thank you to everyone who donated.

7th Grade Student of the Month: Megan

 Megan is our 7th Grade Student of the Month.   Megan is a consistent hard worker, whether it is in the virtual classroom or the in-person classroom.  She makes every class better because she is an outstanding role model for all the other students in the classroom.  Megan makes Whiteside Middle School a better place and we are so proud of her.  Congratulations, Megan!

Reading Diverse Authors

 Our 5th graders continue to read stories written by diverse authors.  Students were reading Elisa's Diary by Doris Luisa Oronoz.  

Video: Grateful

 Please view this video about being grateful.

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https://youtu.be/nMPJcntKSb4

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Hula Hoop in Mr. Leingang's 5th Grade Classroom

 5th graders enjoy playing Rock, Paper, Scissors, Hula Hoop in Mr. Leingang's 5th grade PE class.  Physical education is an important part of our in-person and virtual learning.

Video: Takia's message of gratitude to our Veterans.

 Thank you, Takia, for your message of gratitude to our Veterans.

Click the link below to view Takia's message.

https://youtu.be/GHEqyMKY2CM

7th Grade Student of the Month: DJ

DJ is an impressive young man!  He has been awarded the Student of the Month in 5th grade, 6th grade, and now he has been awarded this honor in 7th grade.  DJ is always giving it his all, whether it is in the virtual classroom or the in-person classroom.  With his positive attitude, he is a friend to all.  Congratulations, DJ, for being named the 7th Grade Student of the Month.

Video: Crosswalk

 Please view this safety video about using the crosswalk in our parking lot.

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https://youtu.be/TyAKZmlBXXA

Microscopes in 7th Grade

 Students in Mrs. Phillips' classroom learned about the material that led to the discovery of cells.  Students examined the cells of cork and pond water under the microscope.  The students were excited to see the cells in the pond water moving.

A Whiteside Welcome

 We are always cheering on our students when we get to welcome them back in the building!

It is a Great Day Cheering on our Students!

It is always a Great Day at Whiteside Middle School when we get to welcome our students back in the building!

7th Grade Student of the Month: Xavier

 Congratulations to Xavier for being named our 7th Grade Student of the Month.  Xavier is a hard worker and he knows how to get the job done.  Xavier participates in all his virtual classes and his classroom leadership is a great example for his peers.  We are proud of you, Xavier!

National Junior Honor Society video: Spirit Week

 Our National Junior Honor Society is ready to celebrate Spirit Week!  Please view the  NJHS video about Spirit Week.

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https://youtu.be/VkIDDGRYPSY

Thank You Letters to Veterans

 Students in Ms. McGarrity's classroom read about the history and importance of Veterans Day.  The students wrote touching thank you letters to our veterans.

Video: Veterans Day

 Please view this important video about Veterans Day.

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https://youtu.be/RXpD-Wrvt9o

Katherine Johnson Mural

 Thanks to Callie Fleshren for creating this inspirational mural of Katherine Johnson.  The mural is in our Response to Intervention classroom and it is a great reminder for all of us!

Video: Mrs. Julie Crask

 Please view this video about special education teacher Mrs. Julie Crask,  She is the recipient of the Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel Meritorious Award.  Congratulations to Mrs. Crask!

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https://youtu.be/bNktnu7JgKI

Preparing the Chromebooks for Student Use

Thanks to our faculty and staff for their hard work with getting our Chromebooks ready for student use.

8th Grade Student of the Month: Stella

 Congratulations to Stella for being names our 8th Grade Student of the Month.  Stella has done an outstanding job as a virtual learner.  Stella shows up to every live Google Meet ready to learn and participate.  Stella brings something special to each class!  Keep up the hard work, Stella.  We are very proud of you.

video: 1st Quarter Report Cards

 Please view this video about 1st quarter report cards.

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https://youtu.be/nUGfbwxJGzw

8th Grade: Electoral College

 Last week, Mrs. Mertens taught our 8th graders about the Electoral College.

Video: An Attitude of Gratitude

 Please view this video about an attitude of gratitude.

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https://youtu.be/51sGVL2HhGQ

Hispanic Heritage Month

 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our 5th grade students read Off and Running by Gary Soto.  Our students read diverse books all through the year.  We placed a special emphasis on this story during Hispanic Heritage Month.