WMS STINGER TIMES

VOLUME 6 – FEBRUARY 2018

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Our Parent Confrences are coming February 15th and 16th. Please look for a letter soon from your student’s homeroom teacher about how to sign up. Feel free to contact the front office at 245-5185 for more information.

WMS SCHOOL NEWS AND NOTES

Chromebook News

The Chromebook is a valuable tool in your student’s learning. The use of technology comes with an increased student responsibility. We know that many students are taking great care of their Chromebook, using it for instructional purposes only, and charging it daily. But, some students tend to forget some of these expectations. So, please be aware that have personal access to a Chromebook is a privilege, and if students fail to meet the WMS and ACPS expectations, they could lose those privileges for a short or a long duration of time. Please remind your child(ren) of the proper practices of using the 1:1 device. Thanks for your support! Yearbook Sales

We have yearbooks on sale. Please be sure to pre-order by February 23rd. The cost for the yearbook is $25. The price may need to go up if ordered/purchased after the ordering deadline. Pick-Up and Drop-Off Expectation.

Please be sure to either be in the car loop line on in an assigned parking spot in the afternoons. We ask that you do not park in the handicap spots, nor park in the front circle. Our students’ and community safety is our highest priority. Painting in Classrooms

Last week, the painting crew began painting our classrooms and halls. Please encourage your child to steer clear of halls and locations where painting is occurring. There are clear signs and barriers established. Art News

Our young artists are excited about upcoming art shows in March. Opening receptions will be at the end of February, and the artwork will be on display for the entire month of March. The annual juried YAM show is held at the R.R. Smith Center in Staunton. It is hosted by the Staunton Augusta Art Center. The opening reception will be on Sunday, February 25 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

This year the Fishersville Library is having an art show for Wilson students. WMHS, WMS, WES, and HKC are showing the best artwork of our students. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, February 22 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Miller or other art teachers where your students attend school if you have questions about art shows.

FLU SEASON

We have had an increase in Flu cases. Please be sure to keep your child at home until they are well to return. We know it’s hard to wait 24 hours until the child’s temperature is regulated. But, it supports a healthy school, when that policy is implemented and followed. Stay healthy!

ACTIVITY SPOTLIGHT

THE LITTLE MERMAID Jr.

Join us "Under the Sea" as Wilson Middle School presents "The Little Mermaid Jr!" Students have worked very hard to bring Disney's classic tropical tale to life, and can't wait for you to see the story of Ariel, Prince Eric, Flounder, Sebastian, and more. Show Dates:

Feb 16th 7PM, Feb 17th 3PM, Feb 17th 7PM

General admission tickets are $5, student tickets are $7, and reserved seating is $10.

ACPS STEM EXPO

Our Augusta County STEM EXPO is coming February 6th. More info is available through your child’s Science teacher.

WMS BOOK FAIR

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Book Fair hours: Friday, Feb 16th 8:30-11:00AM Feb 19th–Feb 23rd 8:15AM-3:00PM

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Friday, Feb 2nd – Activity Day Student are able to particiapte in their afternoon activity/club. This is the third opportunity this year. Monday, Feb 5th – PAC Meeting 5:30 in the WMS Conference Room Tuesday, Feb 6th – STEM Expo @ Augusta Expo Center 12:30-6:15 Wednesday, Feb 7th – PROGRESS REPORTS AVAILABLE Remember, we only send home paper copies of Progress Reports if the student is receiveing an F or if the parent/family requests one. Thursday, Feb 8th – ACPS Spelling Bee 7:00PM @ WMS Cafeteria Saturday, Feb 10th – FCCLA Spaghetti Dinner 6:00PM WMS - Check with an FCCLA member for details Thursday, Feb 15th – PARENT CONFERENCES 6:00-8:00PM Friday, Feb 16th – PARENT CONFERENCES 8:30-11:30AM Feb 16th & 17th – Little Mermaid Jr. (see times and dates above) Tuesday, Feb 20th – 7th Grade Parent Night 6:30PM Curriculum information for the Algebra courses and for the foreign language courses going into 8th grade Monday, Feb 26th – Spring School Pictures – Info will go home through PE.

GUIDANCE CORNER

There are a number of important dates coming up very soon for 7th and 8th grade parents and students. For 8th grade parents Eighth grade parents should have received a paper with three important field trips listed. The first trip is to tour WMHS on Feb 13th. Students will get a chance to tour the campus, talk with administrators and teachers and have an opportunity to eat lunch there instead of at WMS. School lunch that day will be pizza from Tony’s. Students will use their student numbers and pay for lunch just like they would over here. If students would prefer to pack their own lunch they can do that as well. The second trip on April 5th is to Valley Career and Technical Center’s Information Fair where students can see the various programs and participate in some hands on activities as well for about an hour. The third trip on May 16th is to Blue Ridge Community College to tour the campus and learn about all of the options including dual enrollment courses. Last year we were part of a pilot program that went to BRCC and the trip was so successful they are offering it to all middle schools in the area and providing a free lunch. The paper that went home was an OPT OUT option only. You only sign and return the form if you do not want your child to attend any of these trips. The high school is also hosting another information night for you to ask any questions on February 27th at 6:30pm at WMHS. High school counselors will be available. Course requests for 9th grade will go home in report cards on March 20th. For 7th grade parents Beginning February 12th, students who are interested in taking a foreign language in 8th grade will be able to come to the counseling office and pick up a foreign language paper to be filled out, signed and returned. Students who return their forms will take a Foreign Language Aptitude Test at the end of the month. There will be a Parent Night on Tuesday, February 20th to learn about foreign language and Algebra opportunities in 8th grade and the selection process at 6:30pm at WMS in the cafeteria. There will be foreign language forms available at the meeting. The deadline to return a form to take the foreign language test will be on Wednesday, Feb 21st.

Contact Us

WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 232 Hornet Rd Fishersville, VA 22939 540-245-5185 Principal – Steven Eckstrom eckstrom.sj@augusta.k12.va.us WMS Website -www.augusta.k12.va.us/Domain/1933 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Wilson-Middle-School-Fishersville-VA-774451502614886/?ref=br_rs