Week of January 5th - January 9th
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Algebra Aptitude Assessment
Fifth graders will be taking the Algebra Aptitude Assessment on Wednesday, January 14th. This test will help determine the appropriate sixth grade math placement for your child.
Please make sure your child is on time, well rested, and has had a filling breakfast so that they are able to do their best!
Middle School Information
The Bridge to Early College program at Central Middle School is designed as a preparatory program for Early College High School at Millard South. Early College currently pulls students from across the entire district, and our goal is for the Bridge program at Central to do the same. Here is the flyer for the informational meeting on Monday, January 12. We want to ensure that 5th graders across the district are aware of this opportunity.
This year, the application will be electronic only and submitted through a Google Form, which can be accessed here. Applications are due January 22. We will not be taking late applications as that creates challenges in our acceptance process.
We also have an Information Page on our website that includes links to all of this information.
🧑🍳 Future Chefs Cooking Competition! 🧑🍳
Do you have an aspiring fifth grade chef in your family? Time to enter Millard's annual competition and possibly compete on a national level! Details are below.
📃 Report Cards 📃
Fifth Graders will be bringing home their 2nd quarter report cards on January 16, 2026.
Winter Weather & Recess Guidelines
As temperatures continue to drop, please help your fifth grader dress warmly for school. Cold weather can pose safety concerns, and we appreciate your support in keeping students protected.
Phones & Watches
Phones & Watches
We know that some fifth graders may receive their own cell phone and/or smart watch over the holiday break. A reminder that cell phones and watches need to be turned off and left in backpacks during the school day. If you need to be in contact with your 5th grader during school hours, please email their classroom teacher or call the office.
We know that some fifth graders may receive their own cell phone and/or smart watch over the holiday break. A reminder that cell phones and watches need to be turned off and left in backpacks during the school day. If you need to be in contact with your 5th grader during school hours, please email their classroom teacher or call the office.
(More information is in the Parents/Student handbook)
(More information is in the Parents/Student handbook)
Thank you for helping us keep down the distractions in our classrooms!
Baby Pictures
Baby Pictures
We need all 5th graders to send a baby picture in for the yearbook! Pictures can be submitted to or emailed to your child's classroom teacher.
We need all 5th graders to send a baby picture in for the yearbook! Pictures can be submitted to or emailed to your child's classroom teacher.
Yearbook Cover Contest!
Each year fifth graders are invited to illustrate the front cover of our yearbook. Your fifth grader is encouraged to try out for this awesome art competition!
Tips for a Good Entry:
• Use lots of color, including the background. Don’t leave uncolored white space.
• Mix up your medium, use crayons, watercolors, markers, pastels, etc.
• Do not add text too close to the edge of the page. Leave 1 inch of space around the edges, (no text) just color. This will avoid print issues when the art is applied to the cover.
Order Your Yearbook
It's only November, but a great time to purchase a yearbook for your fifth grader! Yearbooks are currently 10% off and can be ordered today. As May rolls around, many fifth graders want a yearbook to commemorate their final year of elementary school.
Visit treering.com/validate to order a Wheeler yearbook today!
💙 Homeroom Parents for the Year 💙
💙 Homeroom Parents for the Year 💙
Our 5th-grade room parents for this school year are:
Traci Gemberling
tgemberling@gmail.com
Larsen
Jackie Davis
jackiegdavis14@gmail.com
Hohmann
Kaylin Cavalli
kaylin.cavalli@gmail.com
Thompson
Gina Marchio
gina.m.marchio@gmail.com
Wismer
Michele Cooper-Morrison
michele.cooper-morrison@outlook.com
Zuniga
To be sure you're getting classroom information on things like classroom parties, classroom volunteer opportunities, group gifts, and more, please be sure to enter your info in the PTA directory via the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3oZWYk_qsomE3HmzqjhxqiyA4vtGeJC-BiLAHdWm1ee7Fww/viewform
iPads
iPads
All 5th grade iPads will ONLY go home when students have specific school assignments to complete. If that is the case, students will sign out their iPad with their classroom teacher. On all other days, they will be plugged in and charged at school. We are intentional about building iPad responsibility and we hold 5th graders to high expectations on their devices.
All 5th grade iPads will ONLY go home when students have specific school assignments to complete. If that is the case, students will sign out their iPad with their classroom teacher. On all other days, they will be plugged in and charged at school. We are intentional about building iPad responsibility and we hold 5th graders to high expectations on their devices.
Volunteer for WatchDOGS & SuperMOMS!
Volunteer for WatchDOGS & SuperMOMS!
Would you like to spend some time helping students and teachers while being a role model? The WatchDOGS & SuperMOMS program has begun! You can sign up to help Wheeler HERE.
Have questions? Please feel free to email our Admin Intern, Mrs. Kochsmeier at: kmkochsmeier@mpsomaha.org
MPS Grading Scale
MPS Grading Scale
Spelling
Spelling
In 5th grade, spelling is an important part of our curriculum. Our goal is to make spelling a more integral part of students' everyday writing and part of the editing and revising process. We will work on a specific spelling pattern each week and focus on practicing the pattern, looking at the word in the context of a sentence, and applying the pattern to our original writing.
In 5th grade, spelling is an important part of our curriculum. Our goal is to make spelling a more integral part of students' everyday writing and part of the editing and revising process. We will work on a specific spelling pattern each week and focus on practicing the pattern, looking at the word in the context of a sentence, and applying the pattern to our original writing.
Planners
Planners
Each 5th grader has a planner that will be filled out each day. Planners should be checked at home for homework assignments, upcoming tests, and other important information. Please sign your child's planner each night.
Water Bottles & Snacks
Water Bottles & Snacks
Double check that your child is bringing a water bottle to school with them every day. There is a bottle filling station close to our classrooms.
Double check that your child is bringing a water bottle to school with them every day. There is a bottle filling station close to our classrooms.
Water bottles should only have water in them - flavoring needs to stay at home. Thank you!
Students can bring a healthy snack to school that can be finished quickly so we can continue our learning.
Students can bring a healthy snack to school that can be finished quickly so we can continue our learning.
An important note: all snacks should be peanut and tree nut free. Snacks that have peanuts or tree nuts as an ingredient will be returned home with the student.
Band & Orchestra
Band & Orchestra
Band and Orchestra lesson and concert information can always be found on our Band and Orchestra page you can find HERE.
Band and Orchestra lesson and concert information can always be found on our Band and Orchestra page you can find HERE.
Guidance Services
Guidance Services
Meet Ms. Victoria Reynolds, who serves our school community in a dual role as both School Psychologist and Guidance Counselor. With a deep commitment to supporting both students and families, Ms. Reynolds is here to provide a range of services aimed at fostering academic success, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Meet Ms. Victoria Reynolds, who serves our school community in a dual role as both School Psychologist and Guidance Counselor. With a deep commitment to supporting both students and families, Ms. Reynolds is here to provide a range of services aimed at fostering academic success, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Reynolds Intro letter (1).pdfPTA Information
PTA Information
We’d love to have you join us this year to help keep the Wheeler community strong.
Click here to become a PTA member: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-25-pta-membership/
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