Rising Rangers
Jan. 21 - 25, 2019
Parent & Family Newsletter
Laura Belle Wallace Middle School
The vision of Wallace Middle School is to be The School of Choice!
Email: wms.support@hayscisd.net
Website: www.hayscisd.net/wms
Location: 1500 West Center Street, Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: 512-268-2891
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WallaceMiddleSchool
Twitter: @wmsrangers
Middle School 8:05 AM - 3:35 PM daily
Cafeteria doors open @ 7:45 AM for breakfast
7:45 AM Student supervision in building begins
All students report to Homeroom Advisory @ 1st Bell
4:45 PM Late Bus (M-Th w/ 1 day prior sign-in)
Help our Student raise funds for his Eagle Scout Project - Troop 218 - Wyatt Alexander!
Happening This Week...
Week 3 of the 10
3 Minor Grades / No Major Grades to date
Confirm online @ https://teams.hayscisd.net/selfserve/EntryPointHomeAction.do?parent=true
Email wms.support@hayscisd.net , if you need any assistance.
1/21 Monday: Staff & Student Holiday
No School
1/22 Tuesday:
Communities in School (CIS) Groups begin meetings (sign-up only)
Late Bus available @ 4:45 PM (M-Th)
1/23 Wednesday:
CANCEL - No Late Bus today!
1/24 Thursday:
Late Bus available @ 4:45 PM (M-Th)
BASKETBALL: Girls vs. Goodnight MS @ WMS (Boys away)
C Team @ 4:00 PM / B Team @ 5:00 PM/ A Team @ 6:00 PM
1/25 Friday: Pep Rally Bell Schedule!
Ranger Spirit Day! Wear your school spirit items!
Hays HS Counselors in 8th grade classes to discuss high school course selection process.
No Late Bus - normal dismissal bell
Happening Next Week...
Week 4 of the 10
4 Minor Grades / 1 Major Grade to date
Confirm online @ https://teams.hayscisd.net/selfserve/EntryPointHomeAction.do?parent=true
Email wms.support@hayscisd.net , if you need any assistance.
1/28 Monday: College Day - wear your favorite college gear!
House Meetings @ Small Gym.
Late Bus available @ 4:45 PM (M-Th w/ sign-up 24 hours prior)
HCISD School Board Meeting @ Lehman HS (Cafeteria) @ 6:30 PM
1/29 Tuesday:
8th Grade Students - Tour Hays High School (during school day)
8th Grade Students - Select High School Courses & Turn in parent signature sheet!
HW: Discuss what courses your student will want to take next school year!
Remember, Student Transfer Window is open. Action is required. See information below.
Late Bus available @ 4:45 PM (M-Th)
1/30 Wednesday:
8th Grade Students - Select High School Courses & Turn in parent signature sheet!
Late Bus Available @ 4:45 PM (M-Th)
8th Grade Parent News: High School Elective Showcase @5:30 PM / Parent Meeting @ Hays High School Cafe @ 6:30 PM
1/31 Thursday:
8th Grade Students - Select High School Courses & Turn in parent signature sheet!
Late Bus Available @ 4:45 PM (M-Th)
BASKETBALL: Boys vs. Barnes MS @ WMS (Girls away)
C Team @ 4:00 PM / B Team @ 5:00 PM/ A Team @ 6:00 PM
6:30 PM Parent Meeting re: Cyber Talk @ HCISD Performing Arts Center (Free & Parents only!)
2/1 Friday: Ranger Spirit Day! Wear your school spirit items!
8th Grade Students - High School course selection sheet must be turned-in to Counselors
Student PBIS Award Ceremony @ Library @ 8AM-9AM - by invite only!
No Late Bus - normal dismissal bell
Confirm No Appointments are made on the following STAAR testing dates!
Upcoming Dates...
Welcome to 2019!
1/29 - Rising 9th Grade Tours @ HHS (during school day)
1/30 - 8th Grade Parent Night @ Hays High School 6:30 PM
2/12 "Mock" STAAR - 8 Math & 7 Adv. Math only (no bells)
2/13 "Mock" STAAR - 8th Reading (no bells)
2/18 Weather M/U Day / Staff Development / Student Holiday
2/27 Rising 6th Grade Tours @ WMS (9-11AM) and Parent Night + Elective Showcase @ 6:30 PM @ WMS Gym
3/15 Staff vs. Student Basketball Game (Adjusted Bell Schedule)
Spring Break 3/18 - 3/22
4/3 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30 PM
4/9 - STAAR (7-Writing & 8-Reading)
4/10 - STAAR (8-Math)
4/19 - Staff-Student Holiday No School
May 6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/13 - STAAR (6-Math, 7-Math, 8 Math Retest)
5/14 - STAAR (6-Reading, 7-Reading, 8 Reading Retest)
5/15 - STAAR (8-SCI)
5/16 - STAAR (8-SS)
5/27 - Staff / Student Holiday No School
Dates are Jan. 7 - Jan. 31st!