Windsor Middle School
01/14/22 Announcements
***NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY - ENJOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND!***
Upcoming Dates
- Jan. 17 - No School - MLK Jr. Day
- Jan. 26 - 8th Grade Parent Night @ 5:00pm at WHS (look for more information to come from WHS)
- Feb. 7 - Student Showcase & Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm (more information to follow)
- Feb. 9 - Student Showcase & Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm (more information to follow)
- Feb. 11 - No School - Staff Conference Comp. Day
- Feb. 15 - WMS 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra Concerts @ 6:30pm in WHS Auditorium
- Feb. 17 - WMS 7th & 8th Grade Band Concerts @ 6:30pm in WHS Auditorium
- Feb. 21 - No School - Presidents’ Day
- Feb. 25 - WMS Choir Concert/Musical Theatre Review @ 6:30pm in WHS Auditorium
Hats-Off Teacher Award Recipients
We presented two Hats-Off recognitions to teachers today. We'll start off with Mrs. Baldino! A parent writes:
"Hats Off to Mrs. Baldino for taking care of hearts while also taking care of business in the classroom. She always finds a way to not only make the learning fun, but to also push kids to put forth their best efforts. Our daughter is definitely being challenged in 8th grade Social Studies, while also being loved and appreciated for who she is as a learner and person!"
Mrs. Baldino is one of WMS' treasures! Congrats Mrs. Baldino!
Mrs. Young received our second Hats-Off recognition today. One of our WMS parents shared:
"Math is hard. Our daughter has never really liked math until she was put in Mrs. Young's class! She is funny, teaches in a way kids can understand it and is simply wonderful. She took a kid who hated math to LOVING math and that is saying something! Well done Mrs. Young!"
Congrats, Mrs. Young! Keep up that Math awesomeness!
To nominate a teacher or staff member for a Hats-Off Award, please use this link: https://forms.gle/sDCjBjjBgo8767sY9.
SRO Student of the Week
SRO Student of the Week: Erin!
Her teacher writes: "Erin went out of her way to invite a new student to Lunch and Learn this week to make sure that the new student felt included and supported at school. Erin is always looking for ways to include others, especially new students."
You're awesome, Erin! We're proud to have you at WMS!
(Sorry, no pic this time.)
Schools Need Your Help: Apply to be a Substitute Today
On average this year, we need 34 substitutes each day. Like other school districts across the state and nation, our substitute pool has decreased, and we’re experiencing significant staffing shortages.
We want to continue providing the best educational experience possible for your children, and we need your help. Apply today to be a substitute or spread the word to someone you know. Benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Required training hours paid at $12.63 per hour
- Flexibility to accept jobs as your schedule permits
- Ability to choose at which schools you want to work
- Chance to make an impact in the community
There are two types of substitutes: certified or classified. Certified substitutes are for those who hold a teaching license or a one, three, or five-year sub license. Classified substitutes can work in a range of non-teaching positions, including:
- Instructional Aide - assists the teacher with students in their daily work
- Special Education Instructional Aide - assists students with special needs in their daily work
- Nutrition Services - assists cooks and servers in the school kitchens
- Receptionist - works to answer phones and do light clerical work
- Bus Aide - assists children on the school bus to arrive safely to and from school
- Health Aide - supports the Health Office
Certified guest teachers and retired teachers will earn $150 per day for more than four hours; $75 for a half day, more than two hours, less than four; or $45 for two hours or less.
The minimum salary for a Special Education Aide II and Health Aide is $14.68 per hour. For all other aides, the minimum salary is $12.63 per hour.
To apply, visit the Weld RE-4 employment site. For more information, contact Nicole Schmidt at nicole.schmidt@weldre4.org.
Counselor’s Corner: How to Raise a More Resilient Kid
What to Expect with Winter
Despite this year being unseasonably warm, winter seems to have finally arrived. With that in mind, we wanted to remind you of the potential winter-weather scenarios:
Closure - All schools / district offices will be closed. There will be no remote learning. Please check your school’s website for the status of afternoon and evening school activities.
Two-Hour Delay - All in-person school start times and bus pick-up times will be pushed forward two (2) hours. All a.m.-only preschool and kindergarten classes will be canceled. Watch for an adjusted schedule from your school.
Early Dismissal - All schools and district offices will close at a specified time. All afterschool and evening activities will be canceled.
In the event of inclement weather or potential inclement weather, our team monitors the current conditions and forecasts, tests road conditions, and discusses with other entities in our area. Student and staff safety is our most important consideration when making weather-related school decisions.
In the case of any of these scenarios, we will send a message through Infinite Campus, as well as post on the district’s website and Facebook page as soon as possible.
I Matter
Colorado House Bill 21-1258 established this temporary behavioral health services program to provide access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, including addressing needs that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is open to youth 18 years of age or younger or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.
The program, called I Matter, is funded by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. The program provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating providers, which are licensed clinicians from agencies and independent contractors.
2022 Speakers' Series on Cyber Safety & Substance Abuse Prevention
CSSRC (Colorado School Safety Resource Center) is offering training for parents in January. The training is online, free, and offered over the lunch hour. National experts will be speaking on cyber safety, cyber bullying, and drug trends.
Check out this link for more information!
WMS Athletic and Other Event Calendars
For a complete schedule of a particular sport, click here, choose the sport you're interested in (located on the left side of the page), then click on the schedule link.
Windsor Middle School
Our office hours are 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Our first bell rings at 8:35am and the tardy bell will ring at 8:40am.
Attendance: Please call the attendance line at 970-686-8205 if your student is going to be absent. We also encourage you to call the attendance line if you know in advance that your student will be gone. To have your child ready for early pick up for an appointment during school hours, please call the attendance line to obtain a "Blue Pass".
Athletics: The most up-to-date information regarding athletic events can be found on our website at http://wms.weldre4.org/athletics, then click on the specific sport.
Staff contact information can be found here.
Email: wms@weldre4.org
Website: wms.weldre4.org
Location: 900 Main Street, Windsor, CO, United States
Phone: 970-686-8200
Facebook: facebook.com/wmsco
Twitter: @wmsprin