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The Colonel Wheeler Review
News and Information for the Colonel Wheeler Family
Winter 2021/2022 Issue
Calendar
I am respectful
I am hard working
I am responsible
I am kind
I AM A BULLDOG
The Bulldog Blueprint outlines the characteristics we want to instill in our students before they advance to the high
school. Our hope is for these themes to be a focal point at school, supported at home, and displayed within our com-
munity. We often mention “it’s a great day to be a Bulldog,” and we believe it. But we also want our school and com-
munity to proudly represent being a Bulldog. Our middle school learners need constant exposure to positive examples
that exemplify quality character. Our mission is supported with a school of collaboration, dedicated staff, and an ex-
tended network of support. We appreciate our students, we appreciate our families, and we are grateful for the com-
munity support. We are proud to be Bulldogs!
Principal Rodriguez
KINDNESS CREW
Jacob Rodriguez, Principal
jrodriguez@cps.k12.in.us
David C. Vode, Asst. Principal
dvode@cps.k12.in.us
Misty Scheuneman, Asst. Principal
mscheuneman@cps.k12.in.us
401 West Joliet Street - Crown Point, IN 46307 - PHONE: 219.663.2173 FAX: 219.662.4378
STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECIPIENTS/December
CJWMS Students of the Month are recognized for doing what is right both inside and outside of
the classroom. They are recognized for outstanding characteristics such as being respectful and
kind, being responsible and prepared for class, academic success, and having a positive attitude
while putting forth good effort. Each grade level selects approximately four students each month.
The students receive an award certificate, a special dog tag, and recognition in our newsletters.
Our December Students of the Month are found below and the January/February Students of the
Month are reflected on the following pages.
December
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Harris, Alani Ballard, Gabriel Jalageas, Preston
Mijares, Izabella Fritz, Rylee Leluga, Maddisyn
Shabbir, Ahmed Hall, Dylan Rubio, Sophia
Singh, Ishy Pycraft, Everly Sundblad, Eddie
White, Alexander (Kiley)
NOT ALL STUDENTS PICTURED
STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECIPIENTS/January
JANUARY
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Calabrese, Tyler Arceo, Magdalena Ayala, Javier
Grady, Karac Cooper, Dylan Batey, Addison
Stewart, Chloe Kracht, James Petkovski, Kristina
Vasquez, Alicia Marley, Rebecca Skrabutenas, Chris
Nelson, Kaitlyn
NOT ALL STUDENTS PICTURED
STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECIPIENTS/February
FEBRUARY
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Brown, Isabella Dutka, Katlyn Krcmery, John
Bumpass, Aubriana Gruett, Maybelle Singh, Yash
Dorsey, Colton Maldonado, Sophia Slazyk, Madison
Hillman, Edwin Patrick Miloshevski, David Ward, Cailin
O’Barski, Katlyn
NOT ALL STUDENTS PICTURED
Donuts and Dish with Student Ambassadors
Mrs. Mulligan and Mrs. Doolin, along with our Student Ambassadors, hosted a “Donuts and Dish”
session for new students to Wheeler. The students gathered to collect their thoughts for the up-
coming semester. The students reconnected after their beginning of the year gathering. This has
helped in creating new friendships for all.
STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Hannah Hiestand, Aiden Shackleton, Alexis Paape, Andrew Drake, Ava Paramantgis, Brit-
tany Aydt, Brooklyn Dutka, Connor Gaines, Everly Pycraft, Evi Cuevas, Lena Campbell,
Payton Jorgensen, Payton Spargo, Gabriela Gligic
Eleni Paramantgis, Owen Evener, Brooke Gingerich, Emma Lembcke, Ayden Ingerly, Vic-
toria Vigil, Dalia Ferguson, Vivian Fernandez, Madison Slazyk, Griffin VanTichelt, Michael
Van Sickle, Tristan Spasoff, Chase Imbrone Potchen, Maddisyn Leluga
Pie the Principals—Fall Pie Fundraiser Incentive We enjoyed our PTA Fall Fundraising Reward Day as the top sellers/winners who sold the most pies had the opportunity to “Pie the Principals” during student lunches. Good fun was had by all! Thank you to all of those that participated in our fundraiser. Pie Video Clip
Mr. Bunda’s Mock Trial—Social Studies Mock Trial On Friday, January 28th, the 8th grade students performed a mock trial in front of their teachers, administration, and peers. The trial was based on a real-life murder trial which took place in 1991. The students were divided into two teams: a Prosecution Team and a Defense Team. They were to try the murder case using the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution, using specifi- cally the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendments. Each team was to appoint a main student at- torney to represent their side of the story. Each student attorney created an opening statement, questions for their witnesses, cross-examination questions, and closing remarks. The other students in their group pretended to be the witnesses for both sides. One student was to portray the defendant in the case. Other students acted as the baliff and the court reporter. The teachers, administration, and support staff were the jurors in the trial. It is our hope to bring in actual attorneys or judges for " Law Day" at Col. Wheeler Middle School.
Mrs. Pineda’s Cooking Club The CJWMS Cooking Club is an after school club that meets on Wednesdays. Over 60 students showed a desire to learn cooking tech- niques. Divided between two groups, students get together to learn measuring techniques, make meals, sample the food, and have fun with peers afterwards. The Cooking Club is a way for students to branch out and discover a love for food while making new friends. So, mix your batter, set your timers, and get ready for food with friends! For any questions regarding our Cooking Club, please contact Mrs. Pineda at jpineda@cps.k12.in.us.
Holiday Fun at Wheeler
Students enjoyed purchasing special gifts for their friends and family for the Christmas holiday
followed by the PTA sponsored Valentine’s Day Locker Gram and Candy Sale.
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Busy Builders Club!
Our Builders Club participants helped Café Fresco with
their ‘Christmas to Remember Event’ during the month of
December. They decorated our Community Room and
packaged up items for several families to enjoy for the holi-
day. Students also made ‘positive thought’ coffee sleeves
to pass out to patrons of Café Fresco.
At the end of January, Builders Club decorated the school
with Valentine’s Day hearts and window clings. They also
collected over $100,000 in receipt totals from Strack & Van
Til purchases for the Apples for Students program.
Additionally, our custodians appreciated the extra cleaning
help on 2.22.2022.
Thank you to our Builders Club volunteers who continue to
help others in and around our school community.
Jill Vagner/Lisa Kuczwara
WHEELER ROBOTICS
Congratulations to our Byting Bulldogs Robotics teams! This was a Robotics season of hard work and per-
severance. Two teams are headed to the Worlds Competition during the month of May in Dallas, Texas.
They will be competing against 480 teams from 50 countries. Our Robotics participants worked very hard
this season and it was reflected through Tournament Wins, Award Trophies, State Competition, and now
on to Worlds Competition. Additionally, Coach/Sponsor Mr. Michael Early was voted Indiana Mentor of the
Year!
The two advancing teams are as follows:
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Caleb Terry Ethan Krstevski
Jackson Kuhlenschmidt Zachary Calabrese
Gabriel Ballard Dexter Kiger
JP Heiligstedt
COACHED BY: Michael Early/Jen PinedaDrama Club presents: The Will and the Spirit
“The Will and the Spirit” came to the stage of CJWMS at the end of Novem-
ber. This was all thanks to the hard work of the 35+ students (cast & crew) of
the Wheeler Actors Guild. The show centered on the Neal Downer. In order
to fulfill the terms of the will of his late eccentric uncle and inherit Downer Es-
tate, he has to spend the night in the dilapidated mansion. The estate is ru-
mored to have a mysterious curse on it and is haunted. The students of the
cast worked hard to put together the full length production for two nights of
performances for full audiences. The students of the crew learned some
technical theater magic and had to get creative to make the several spooky
special effects happen. In all, the production was a success and Mr. Dean is
very proud of students, staff, and families who support the performing arts at
Col. Wheeler.
Drama Director: Mr. Stephen Dean
Drama Assistant: Mr. Jordan DollinsBAND—ORCHESTRA
The Wheeler Bands once again had a great winter making music.
The bands also performed at many ISSMA events including Solo &
Ensemble and Jazz Festivals. At the ISSMA Solo/Ensemble Festi-
val, Sophia Maldonado, Ishkirth Singh, Tristan Spasoff, Zaid
Tadros, Michael VanSickle, Katie Hunter, and Kaylee Taylor re-
ceived Gold Medals.
The Jazz Band made its debut this year at the Noteworthy Night,
the music booster Gala. The band also played at the Crown Point
Jazz Showcase and the March Concert. The Jazz Band went to the
ISSMA Jazz Festival at Portage HS and received a Solid Gold Rat-
ing. Tristan Spasoff and John Eenigenburg received Outstanding
Soloists Awards for their solos.
The Concert Bands will be performing at the ISSMA Organizational
Festival in the next few weeks and will once again be featured at
the All City Concert at CPHS in May.
Congratulations to all of the students who earned Gold and ISSMA
Solo and Ensemble this year!
The following students participated and received Gold ratings; 6th
graders Michael Bair, Skylar Cox, Christopher Goldthorpe, Kylee
Green, Logan Miller, Lauren Mrskos, Aahana Parulekar, 7th graders
Lena Campbell, Kaitlyn Nelson, Bernie Perea, Aiden Shackleton, Eli
Wartman, Abby Conway, Marlana “Hammy” Hamline, Amy Jongs-
ma, Dexter Kiger, Sophia Knipper, Sam McGrath, Sophia Rubio,
Abbey Shih, and Abi Wilson.
The Wheeler Chamber Orchestra also received high marks at
ISSMA Jazz Fest by coming within 1 point of earning a Gold with
Distinction! Bravo on a fantastic job and a good time eating at Cul-
ver’s!Cheer and Dance Competitions
Our CJWMS Cheer Team placed
FIRST at the Star Spirit Invitational
this weekend. Join us in congratulat-
ing and celebrating this victory with
them!
They also placed second at the MCD
Hoosier Open Cheerleading Competi-
tion earlier in March!
We are proud of our Wheeler cheer-
leading team and coaches.
Coached by:
Jaimie Crile/Saira Nickla
Wheeler Dance team advanced to IHSDTA State Competition in both Jazz and Pom!
We wish them luck as they compete in Lafayette on Saturday March 12th.
Coached by: Tammy Betz/Kelly McCarthyBasketball—7th Grade Boys
The 7th grade boys basketball team finished 19-0 this season. This is the first un-
defeated basketball team in our school’s history. This team won the Colonel
Wheeler 7th grade tournament over Fegely and Clark. We also capped off the un-
defeated season with the first ever Lake-Porter Conference
Benjamin Oszust, Tyler Wallace, Rene Mesa, Christian DeVany, Cole Gilvydis,
Joseph Taylor, Giovanni Tornincasa, Nathan Drohosky, Dorian Sowell, Carson
Cavalcante, Nomikos Zaronias, Jacob Means, Quinn Kauffman, Noah Lukas,
Alexander Condes, Connor Luka, Damien Solis, Roman Igwebuike
Coached by: Steve Breshock and Justin FerrellBasketball—8th Grade Boys
Sebastian Plumer, Josh Carattini, Eric Rios, Jet Dutton, Kaiden Rhodes,
Gabryol Nelson, Kingston Rhodes, Mark Segrest, III, Anthony Slaven, Blake
Dykes, Brayden Kurtz, Jacob Metzger, Victor Lech, Logan Johnston, Braden
Porter, Luogon Tiawhan, Leo Obetkovski
Manager: Alexander Moore
Coached by: Eli Kvachkoff and Jeff McClanahan
The 8th grade boys basketball team finished 16-3 this season. The team
won the Colonel Wheeler 8th grade tournament over Grimmer and
Clark. The 8th grade team fell short in the conference tournament losing to
Ben Franklin in the Championship game.Wrestling
Champs: Zac Clark, Tony Brooks, Zaid Tadros
2nd Place: Javier Salas, Louie Kenneson, Will Grafton, Sam Westfall, Oscar
Baca, Devon Roberson, Brady Stovall, Kason Munoz, Kias Elayyan
3rd Place: Nick Ward, Jackson Iber, Kam Stash, Owen Evener, Ben Clark, Cal-
vin Stewart, Noah Kalk
4th Place: Weston Stephens
Coached by:
Eric Boswell, Austin Thorne, Morgan Kral, Ethan Potosky, and Joe Clark
Congrats to the Wheeler Wrestling team on a
great season and winning their Conference
Championship! Record for season: 12-1You can also read
