WMS September Newsletter
2022
Principal's Update
We've had a wonderful start to the 2022-2023 school year! Our students have adapted well to the new school year and there's a lot of great things happening in our classrooms! As always, we encourage our parents to become active members of our school community. We invite parents to join us for Back to School Night this Thursday, September 8. This is a parent-only event. Special Education, PE, and Explo teachers will be available throughout the evening and grade-level teachers will have presentation for you at the following times:
Grade 6. 5:30-6:05 PM
Grade 7. 6:10-6:45 PM
Grade 8. 6:50-7:25 PM
Each team will prepare a short presentation for this evening that can also be shared with parents who are unable to attend. Please remember that this evening is not the time for you to speak privately with your child's teachers about your child, but instead a chance to hear about their expectations and procedures.
Now that our school year is underway, I want to remind you to make sure that you are asking your child often about activities that happen in their classes and that you are logging in to the portal together to keep a careful watch on grades. This will help you understand the feedback that your child is getting on individual assignments. I also encourage you to pair to your child's Canvas courses. Canvas is the learning management system that is used in all of the District's secondary buildings. Staying connected in this manner will help you understand specific assignments for all classes. You can ask your child to show you these assignments even before they are due. Please follow these directions to pair to your child's courses.
We look forward to a great year of growth for all of our students! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, feel free to reach out!
Kristine Schottel
636-327-3815 ext. 31224
News from the Guidance Office
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! For more information about our Guidance Department, you can find us on the WMS website or at our guidance website at https://sites.google.com/wsdr4.org/wmscounselingoffice/wms-counselors
After School Homework Help
As the school year has gotten started, if you feel that your child needs more time to complete work or needs a little help with homework, we have Homework Help after school starting this week. Homework help will be available to students Monday through Thursday (except the 3rd Thursday of the month) each week in room 134. Students do not have to sign up to attend. A parent will need to pick students up no later than 3:30pm. If the child is walking, parents need to send an email to Mrs. Melissa Tucek and Mrs. Jamie Meisinger on the day they are attending.
Order your 2022-2023 Yearbook Today!
WMS Parents - don't forget to order your child's 2022-2023 yearbook! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and use code 8462. If you have any questions, contact Cathy McCandless at cathymccandless@wsdr4.org.
8th grade parents- WMS sells Baby Ads for the yearbook- if you are interested in ordering an ad for your 8th grader, check out this flyer for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VoQa0ixUfXWxluagGxRjNkR1K314D949/view
8th Grade Sports Update
Our 8th grade Cross Country season is up and running! Our new uniforms are going to look sharp this season. Our first meet is Saturday, September 17 in Fulton. Good luck to both Cross Country teams!
Tryouts for the Dance and Cheer team have taken place last week and this week. Congrats to everyone who made the squads. We look forward to your performances this upcoming winter season!
8th grade boys and girls that are interested in trying out for basketball this year- tryouts will begin Monday, October 10, in the WMS main gym right after school. You must have a physical on file in the guidance office to try out. You can pick one up from the student office or in room 118. Best of luck to our athletes!
PTA Update
WMS spirit wear is available to order through this Google Form. All orders need to be placed and all items paid for before Thursday, September 8. Items will be delivered in late September.
Any parent who plans to volunteer to help at this event needs to be an approved volunteer. Please start the process now: https://www.wentzville.k12.mo.us/Page/10282
Upcoming Events:
*Family Tailgating for HHS Football- Friday, Sept.23 & Oct. 14 starting at 5pm at WMS.
*Fun Night- WMS on Wednesday, Oct 5 (5-7pm) - We are in need of volunteers to sell tickets at lunch and set up/clean up
*Vendor Fair- Saturday, November 5. Visit our website for information about how you can sign up for a vendor booth!
Check us out online at:
https://sites.google.com/view/wentzvillemiddlepta/home
Twitter- @WMS_PTA
Facebook/Instagram- Wentzville Middle School PTA
Annual Proof of Residency Requirement
The WSD requires that all families provide a proof of residency annually. Please see the attached document for details. Please complete this requirement no later than September 23.