WMMS Tiger Times
Fostering Community. Empowering Students.
Dear WMMS Families,
August is one of my favorite times of the year! Our teachers have been working in their classrooms in anticipation of meeting a new group of students. Our custodians have been scrubbing, polishing, and painting to prepare the building for a new school year. Our IT staff has been busy updating our classroom and district technology and our secretaries have been organizing, answering questions, and updating student records. We are ready to welcome the 2021-2022 WMMS Community!
The WMMS mission statement is "Fostering Community. Empowering Students." When we say "Fostering Community" that includes you. Part of what makes a community is the ability to work together for the benefit of all. This takes patience, understanding, and a team effort. As I start my third year as WMMS Principal, I am grateful for the kindness and generosity of our families and the Kirksville community. Working together, we can create an amazing learning experience for all students. I am so glad you are a part of our community, and I look forward to working with you this year!
This newsletter has the information you need to make sure your student is ready for school on August 24. Check out the embedded links to find answers to your questions. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Someone should be able to help you from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm via phone. Or of course, you can always send us an email as well. See the contact information below.
Sincerely,
Julie Esquivel
CONTACT INFORMATION
Our secretaries can help answer most questions. They also will record student absences and can help direct you if you are not sure where to direct your question.
WMMS Assistant Principal (660) 665-3793, ext. 2
Mr. Koser
WMMS Principal (660) 665-3793, ext. 3
Mrs. Esquivel
WMMS Counselor's Office (660) 665-3793, ext. 4
Mrs. Yoder and Mrs. McConnell
WMMS Nurse ((660) 665-3793, ext. 5
Mrs. Playle
School Supply Lists
All students will be provided a student planner to record their homework and due dates, etc. Students will have access to their locker between each class. Lockers are equipped with a combination lock. Students should not bring valuables to school with them.
Masks are not mandated at this time, however, they are welcome.
Schedule Pick Up Information
Students can pick up schedules, find lockers, and locate your classes between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on the following dates:
8th grade: August 17
7th grade: August 18
6th grade: August 23
6th Grade Orientation will take place on Monday, August 23. See link above for full details. 7th and 8th graders new to the District are welcome to attend as well.
Bus
6th-grade students may have new bus pick-up and drop-off times. Please contact transportation with any questions.
Forms, Forms, and More Forms
At the beginning of each year, we ask that families complete several forms to help us update phone numbers, addresses, emergency contact information, health information, and permissions. We will have these available in paper form at the schedule pick-up days, but you are also able to update much of this online through the TylerSIS parent portal. If you have previously had an account, that should still be active. If you have not logged in before, contact the office and we can help you get started.
Here is a list of the forms you will need to update each year:
- Student Information/Contact Information
- Health/Emergency Form
- WMMS Permissions
For help accessing the online Parent Portal, call 660-665-3793.
8th Grade Immunizations
Please drop off your 8th grader's updated immunization record before the start of the school year.
Arrival Information
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
Students riding buses in the morning are required to unload at the west (front) door. Students who are dropped off enter using the door on the north side of the building (see picture). For those dropping students off, please make sure not to block the bus lane. Pull all the way forward before stopping. If the lane is backed up, please give the buses room to proceed. Walkers or bike riders may enter at either north or west doors. Once entering the building, students are not allowed to leave without permission from the office.
The building opens at 7:10 a.m. Students eating breakfast at school should do so as soon as they arrive in the morning. If your student will be eating breakfast at school, please have them here by 7:30 to give them plenty of time to eat before the 7:43 bell. Those students riding buses that arrive later than 7:30 will be given time to eat breakfast.
After eating breakfast (or as soon as arriving if not eating), students will report to their assigned seating area. Students are separated by grade level. Students are released to their lockers beginning at 7:43 am. First hour begins at 7:48.
Departure After School
Bus:
Students riding "C" buses (city routes) will report directly to their bus at the end of the school day. Students riding "R" buses (rural routes) will be seated in the commons while waiting for their bus to be called. Students must remain attentive so they do not miss their bus.
Walkers/Bikers/Pick-up:
The pick-up lane is the same as the drop-off lane (north door). After school tends to be more congested. In order to alleviate cars blocking the bus lane after school, there are two pick-up lanes: one along the north side of the building and one on the east side of the building (between KPS and WMMS). See the picture below.
Walkers, bikers, and students being picked up all leave through the north doors. Drivers should remain alert and proceed slowly through the parking lot. Students riding bikes or skateboards should walk their bike or skateboard to the bike path before riding.
Student Use of Phones
PTC
There is no cost to join! Simply fill out the form below and return it to the school office so we can notify you of meetings or volunteer opportunities. Most communication is by email or phone.
If you would be interested in becoming a PTC leader, have any suggestions, ideas, or concerns please contact William Matthew Middle School at (660) 665-3793 or Jenny Billington at jenny.billington@us.stores.mcd.com.
Fill out a registration form here to be on our mailing/notification list.
CARES Center
The CARES Center offers Urgent/Walk-in care, preventative care, wellness visits, immunizations (free for Medicaid eligible and uninsured students through VFC and billed as normal for commercial), flu vaccine, sports physicals, point-of-care testing (COVID-19, Rapid Strep and Influenza testing), allergy shots, blood work.
The CARES Center is open 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. If your child is sick during school hours, the school nurse in each building will triage the student's illness (just like always) and then can help coordinate with you to get the student taken care of at the CARES Center. Students must have parental/guardian consent to be seen at the CARES Center.
I Think I Can Foundation
Please click here to learn more about the I Think I Can Foundation.
FALL 2021 SEASON INFORMATION
If you are interested in going out for a fall sport, it’s not too late!
Get your online PRIVIT account updated/created here:
https://kirksvilletigers-mo.e-ppe.com/index.jspa
Call the HS office at 660.665.4631 with any questions.
MS Tryouts/Practices
MS HEAD COACH CONTACT INFO
MS Volleyball-
8th Grade-Missy Dempsay
7th Grade-Laurie Waddle
Tryouts Wednesday, August 18
3:00-4:30 PM
MS Softball-Nick Totta
Tryouts Monday, August 16
Northpark
3:15-5:15 PM
MS Cross Country-Alicia Wollmering
awollmering@kirksville.k12.mo.us
Week of August 16-20, 7PM meet on the South side of the MS.
Parent Meeting August 12, at 7PM on the outdoor patio attached to KHS
MS Football-Brad Speak
Monday, August 16
3:00-5:15 PM
Pickup/Dropoff at the MS
MS Cheer-Lacey Gordy/Anitra Crisp
Tryout Info: Clinic WMMS Auditorium August 16-18, 3-5PM
Tryouts: WMMS Auditorium August 19, 5-7PM
WMMS Apparel Sales
Order forms will be included in student packets at schedule pick-up.
Orders due September 7
Ways to Stay Connected
Updated Email: Progress reports, grade cards, and monthly newsletters are all emailed home. Let us know if you have a new email address. You are able to update this through the Parent Portal as well.
Textcaster: Sign up to get reminders and updates via text on textcaster. Click here to sign up.
WMMS Facebook Page: Follow us on Facebook for reminders and updates. @KVWMMS
WMMS
Fostering Community. Empowering Students.
Email: jesquivel@kirksville.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/
Location: 1515 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Kirksville, MO, USA
Phone: (660) 665-3793
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KVWMMS