Wilson MS Student Bulletin
Week of April 5-9, 2021
Wilson Knights!
Keep reading to learn more about what's going on this week!
Remember to check out Tutor.com/wilson to provide free tutoring services to students. Scroll down to learn more.
Are you in a club? Be sure to check out our club meeting schedule and join a club!
This Week's Schedule - REGULAR Schedule this Week!
Tuesday - EVEN, Periods 0, 2, 4, 6
Wednesday - Minimum Day - ODD, Periods 1, 3, 5
Thursday - ODD, Periods 0, 1, 3, 5
Friday - EVEN, Periods 0, 2, 4, 6
Expanded Learning Activities start this week!
Though activities are currently full, if you are interested in joining a activity, please email Mrs. Sondergaard at lsondergaard@gusd.net and you will be added as space becomes available.
Classes starting this week are:
- Advanced Drama
- Cheerleading
- Crochet Club
- Green Knights Environmental Club
- MESA
Classes starting next week are:
- Art: Paper Mache
- Basketball
- LaCrosse 101
- Outdoor Mindfulness
- Soccer and Pickleball
- Sports Conditioning
- Study Skills
- World History Enrichment
Armenian Genocide Speaker Series
Glendale Unified will host a special webinar series honoring and celebrating Armenian culture and heritage. We encourage all students and families to participate.
All webinars begin at 1:00 p.m. Meet our Speakers: www.gusd.net/Commemorate
You can find the flyer for the event here.
April is Poetry Month! Participate in our Recitation Contest!
The Huntington Library and Gardens
Ticketing Information
For the safety of staff and all visitors during COVID-19, The Huntington is implementing the following ticketing policies and procedures upon reopening:
• All visitors, including Members, must have an advance online reservation
• Capacity per day is limited
• Staggered timed entry
• Two forms of contact per reservation for contact tracing purposes (email and phone)
• Code of Conduct agreement
• Reservations limited to 4 or fewer per household (public) and limited to immediate household for Members.
• No onsite sales of Memberships or paid tickets
• Contactless scanning
• No stickers
Partner School Tickets
School Partners (limit 4 tickets)
School partners can use this link to reserve tickets or cut and paste the link below:
https://tickets.huntington.org/events/0673c68e-a1e0-92d3-f6ac-3f78b9e22ec6?tg=eb5c9460-80f7-c52c-95b690162a66633c
Tickets will be released weekly every other Tuesday at 12pm for the upcoming two weeks (Wed.-Tues.)
Code of Conduct
All visitors are required to agree to a Code of Conduct to complete the online reservation process. To keep safe during your visit, please:
- Stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms, tested positive, or had contact with someone COVID+.
- Visitors are required to pass a symptom screening with a temperature check prior to entry.
- A physical distance of 6 feet between yourself and others is required and will be enforced; parties consisting of single households of 6 people or fewer may remain together; children must stay with adults at all times.
- A cloth mask or face covering must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times except when eating or drinking. This is required for all visitors over age 2.
- Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.
CAASPP Testing Postponed!
The California Department of Education has submitted a waiver request for CAASPP testing. If this waiver is approved, schools will not be required to administer the Smarter Balanced Assessment or other tests under the CAASPP category. The waiver has not yet been approved, so for now, testing is postponed until at least mid-April. If the waiver is approved, students will not take CAASPP tests for the 20-21 school year.
Attention 8th Graders! GHS Summer School has expanded!
ART 1-2
DIGITAL ARTS 1-2
If you are interested in one of these instead of what you already requested for Summer School, you just need to email your GHS Counselor and let them know ASAP. Find your counselor contact info below:
MRS. HOVANNESIAN
Last names: Am-Az, B, C, D, E, F
Email: ahovannesian@gusd.net
MS. GONZALEZ
Last Names: Aa-Al, M, N, O, P, Q
Email: mayragonzalez@gusd.net
MR. HORTON
Last Names: G, H, I, J, K, LEmail: chorton@gusd.net
MS. TABOR
Last Names: R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Email: jtabor@gusd.net
Club Schedule and information
Click here to see descriptions of our various clubs and who to contact to join.
Monday:
- Armenian Club (12:00-12:25)
- Song and Spoken Word (12:00-12:25)*
- Dance Club (12:05-12:45)
Tuesday:
- Debate Club (12:00-12:25)*
- Wilson Green Knights (12:00-12:25)
Wednesday:
- Car Club (12:30-1:00)*-Class code: 4c2f6kg
- WE/CJSF (12:30-12:55)**
- MESA (12:30-12:55)**
Thursday:
- Anti-Bullying Club (12:00-12:25)*
- Best Buddies (12:00-12:25)
- Crochet Club (2:30-2:55)
- eSports (3:00-5:00)
- Sneaker Club (12:00-12:25)**
Friday:
- ABCD (12:00-12:25)
- eSports (3:00-5:00)
- Space Club (12:20-12:40)
* Meets every other week
**Meets once per month
If you didn't sign up for a club during Club Rush, it's not too late! You can join a club any time by emailing the club advisor.
Remote Library Book Check Out Available!
Use the Library Check-out with the following procedures:
1. Visit destiny.gusd.net to view available books
a. Select Wilson.
b. Select Catalog to look for a certain book or
c. Select Destiny Discover to browse titles
2. Complete this google form with your library book selections by 3 PM on Mondays.
3. You will receive a confirmation email on Tuesday that your books are ready for pick up.
4. Pick up books in front of the library Wednesdays between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Books are checked out for one month.
We will also have free books for you to take when you pick up your library books! Free books are always available to you in the foyer of the school.
Questions? Need to renew? Email Ms. Schiro at lschiro@gusd.net
Office Hours
Do you need help? Go to: Tutor.com/wilson
Go to tutor.com/wilson to log on.
Every Tutor.com session is personalized to meet the needs of the student, from remedial to advanced levels. It focuses on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not just quick answers.
Wherever students have online access, they can connect to a tutor using any computer or mobile device. Tutors assist students with specific homework problems but can also help with concept review, writing assignments, test prep, and more.
Go to: tutor.com/wilson
Username: student email
Password: 6-digit ID number.
Good Knight Tickets
Email Ms. Sondergaard if you have any questions. LSondergaard@gusd.net
Question of the Week
Question of the Week: While at school, we had a daily question of the day in the morning announcements. Since we are now in remote learning, we will have a weekly Question of the Day in the Sunday night call/email. Students/families can submit an answer. A correct response will be randomly selected and the winner will be announced in the following Sunday callout/email. By submitting a response, you are agreeing to having your name announced in the schoolwide call out/email.
Last week’s Question of the Week: This week’s question will honor National Women’s History Month: Who is the first female vice president of the United States?
The answer: Kamala Harris is the first female vice president of the United States.
Congratulations to Brandon Cerezo an 8th grader from Mr. Rizzo's 2nd period homeroom class for correctly answering the question. This is the second week in a row that a student from Mr. Rizzo's homeroom class correctly answered the question.
This week's Question of the Week: This month’s question will honor Genocide Awareness Month: List and identify two genocides of the 20th century:
Do you need to talk to your counselors, assistant principals, or principal?
6th grade Last Name A-L and 7th grade:
Assistant Principal, Ms. Lise Sondergaard - lsondergaard@gusd.net
Counselor, Mr. Carmine Castaldo - ccastaldo@gusd.net
6th grade Last Name M-Z and 8th grade:
Assistant Principal, Mr. Cay Ledesma - cledesma@gusd.net
Counselor, Mr. Walt Marsh - wmarsh@gusd.net
Principal, Dr. Narek Kassabian - nkassabian@gusd.net
Wilson Middle School
- Official IG: @wmsKnights
- Art: @artwilsonmiddleschool
- Associated Student Body (ASB): @wilson_asb
- Cheer: @_wmsheer
- Culinary Program: @wms.culinary
- Tech Team: @wilsontech3111
Website: www.gusd.net/wilson
Location: 1221 Monterey Road, Glendale, CA, USA
Phone: (818) 244-8145