STAFF-TO-STAFF SHOUTOUT:
"This is a huge shout out to Shoreland student, Ali, and Shoreland principal, Mr. Bott. To further connect with his student, Mr. Bott joined Ali in fasting for Ramadan during the entire month of March. Ali made sure to check-in daily with Mr. Bott and both became great accountability partners for each other. The daily conversations of perseverance, accountability, self-discipline, and integrity became so much more than fasting, leading to incredible life lessons for BOTH of them! Huge kudos to both of these gentlemen for going the extra mile, in and out of school!"
Adults who invest in kids' lives make a lifelong impact - and the rewards for BOTH are monumental! We love letting the student become the teacher! Way to go Mr. Bott!
Whether the day is up or the day feels down,
our paras are always the BEST around.
Measure on charts or track them on grids,
these loving employees are the BEST for our kids!
HAPPY SCHOOL PARA DAY!
PRESCHOOL NEWS:
PARENT SHOUT:
"Meadowvale Intervention Specialist, Katelyn Wudel is well deserving of this shout-out. Miss Wudel drove to Chicago to visit family, and took time out of her trip to attend their daughter's cheer competition, staying for the entire time to support. This type of investment that Miss Wudel gives to her students is the norm. Miss Wudel not only provides support and instruction in the classroom, but goes above and beyond by attending games, dance recitals, competitions, and school-sponsored events, constantly showing up for her current and former students to let them know she cares. We are so lucky to have her!"
What an incredible gesture of support and love to show a student, even hundreds of miles away. WOW!
CLASS OF 2000:
Save the Date and register for updates here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_hjzqX_8pyQOlKMEejTWQeFDZSqCIVkvXIuPFcxlMTdqU0A/viewform
WLS has 4 schools in the running for
BEST ELEMENTARY and Whitmer is up for BEST HIGH SCHOOL!
YOU CAN VOTE ONCE PER DAY!
https://toledoblade.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2025/
📏MEASURING MINDS! 📏
The students in Mrs. Stacy's 6th grade math classes at Monac created structures using 6 different nets as part of a Surface Area Unit. This lesson helped solidify the concept of looking at a flat net of a 3D shape and visualizing what the shape would look like in real life. They were then tasked with calculating the surface area of their entire structure!
😊They rocked it and had so much fun while learning a challenging concept.
🚨 Attention Local Businesses & Organizations! 🚨
We’d LOVE to see you at Whitmer High School’s Annual Career Fair on April 16th! 🎉 This is your chance to connect with talented students, interview on the spot, and showcase career opportunities—all on your schedule!
✅ Come for as little or as long as you’d like
🍽 Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Whitmer Culinary students
📍 Location: Whitmer High School
Sign up now! 👉 https://forms.gle/QvNw1T1MppxiMZee9
For more info, email blee@wls4kids.org or jthacker@wls4kids.org. Let’s shape the future together! 💼🎓
"Maddie Zielinski at Whitmer High School deserves a huge shoutout! Maddie focuses on building strong bonds and relationships with all of her students. She allows them to be themselves and she provides a safe environment for them to feel valuable and comfortable. Maddie also provides a fun, supportive and positive learning experience.She's a great addition to Washington Local!"
Creating great experiences for kids is as beautiful as those flowers!
Way to go, MZ!
Score your SOFTBALL swag HERE:
CLOSES APRIL 3RD at Midnight!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/2RChBpQoMM
WLS has 4 schools in the running for
BEST ELEMENTARY and Whitmer is up for BEST HIGH SCHOOL!
YOU CAN VOTE ONCE PER DAY!
https://toledoblade.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2025/
Parent Shout:
“I want to give a shoutout to Hiawatha’s art teacher, Ms. Wheaton-Rodriguez. She graciously volunteered to help with the Hiawatha Make and Take that the Parents Club does for Kindergarten thru 3rd graders. This year it was a ‘cookies and canvas’ event. She was absolutely AMAZING. She took her time and even prepared slideshows to teach the kids how to make their canvases. This is an after-school event and she really showed how much she cares for our kids. We are so lucky to have her at our school!”
Ms. Wheaton-Rodriguez exemplifies every aspect of our Portrait of Team Member and everyone benefits from her collaborative attitude! Thank you Ms. W-R!
SENIOR PARENTS: WE NEED MORE HELP!
Please come to tomorrow's meeting so we can give this class an incredible Spring!
Senior Lobby 6pm 3/26
STAFF SHOUT:
"I want to shout out Ms. Singleton for all she does. She is an excellent teacher who is warm and welcoming to all her students. She organizes all the ticket sales for every music, theatre and sporting event at Whitmer. She encourages students who want to be teachers. She stays at school late to make sure her classes' grades are always up to date, announces for sporting events and she even helps with the school talent show. When you think of a teacher who exemplifies all the hard work and FUN this job can include - Ms.Singleton is the perfect example."
If you have worked with Ms. S, you know her relentless pursuit of excellence. We are so grateful for the work of this Panther!
PARENT SHOUT:
"I would like to give a shout out to Washington Junior High Principal, Scott Villar. Scott has a calm and soothing demeanor. He always seems to find the time and has kind words to say to support his staff, students and their families. This has made such a difference for me as a parent during difficult situations. Scott genuinely loves his students and wants what is best for them. I am so grateful for his leadership and the positive atmosphere he fosters at Washington Junior High. I feel like he deserves to be recognized for creating such a nurturing and supportive environment for our children to learn in. Thank you for making such a positive impact and being a source of strength during challenging times."
Mr. Villar is the perfect blend of rigor and relationships and we are lucky to have him!
McGregor families recently had some PAWS pop up!
Cool opportunity from Sighted Guide Ohio for the visually impaired and blind !
WLS has 4 schools in the running for
BEST ELEMENTARY and Whitmer is up for BEST HIGH SCHOOL!
YOU CAN VOTE ONCE PER DAY!
https://toledoblade.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2025/
Want your child to have practice their READING?
Forgot to grab a book before you left the house?
Check out this link, where WLS Curriculum Consultant, Floyd Martin reads books for your children to follow along!
https://www.wls4kids.org/page/reading
Second Graders at Meadowvale were treated to a special guest appearance by Board Member Hall, who recently dropped by to read to them!
