Eagles' Nest
Family edition - February 2018
Principal's Message
WMS Families,
It is difficult to believe, but term 4 is already coming to a close! Kids have launched into the new semester and are settling into their new classes! We are also looking forward to the warmth of spring and longer days!
Next week, we are going to be sending out course request forms for the 18-19 school year. Please take a close look with your child, as Mehlville has added new encore courses to the list. In addition to a paper copy sent home, course request forms will be available on our main webpage as well. Course descriptions will also be found on our website, but we will have hard copies available outside the main office.
Just a reminder that spring parent/teacher conferences at middle schools are on an as-needed basis. However, please know you are more than welcome to contact your child's teacher or team at any time! Grades are updated for the parent portal on a weekly basis, so make sure you have that login information. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us! We will be happy to help answer your questions.
At the beginning of the semester, I spoke with each grade level about grit and resiliency. Things in life that are worth doing are often difficult! We talked about how we all started the semester with a clean slate - everyone has As and no one has tardies; Make the most of the opportunities given in and outside of school, use their strengths to their advantage, and seek out assistance when you need it!
If you haven’t done so yet, please follow WMS on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. We will provide updates, reminders, and cool things happening at WMS! Our Twitter handle is @Washmiddle (Washmiddle1 on Facebook).
Dr. Justin Reynolds
Principal
Twitter: @wmsreynolds
Upcoming Events at WMS
2/7 - 6:00 - Standards-Based Grading at the Middle School parent presentation
2/9 - 8th Grade Visit to MHS
2/9 - PTO Kids Trivia Night!
2/13 - 6:30 at Bernard Middle School - Parent Series (School Avoidance)
2/15 - Term 4 Ends
2/16 - No School
2/19 - No School
2/22 - Girls STEM Breakfast
For the complete WMS calendar, click here.
School Breakfast!
Just a reminder, breakfast is available daily to all students. If your student(s) qualifies for free or reduced price meals, they also receive this benefit at breakfast. So make sure your student starts their day off right with a healthy breakfast.
Box Top Competition!
Eagle of the Month!
Congratulations to our Eagles of the Month for February:
Riley Hart
Trenton Ladd
Grace Dietrich
Jermaine Hooker
Calista Snyder
Liah Kahn
Sophia Bilello
Sydney Thill
Sean Gallagher
Amyah Grady
Kailey Hoffmann
Madison Moore
Chloe Gutjahr
Amirah Bamuquabel
Brendan Griffith
Joey Morici
Check out the bulletin board in the main lobby to see why our students are nominated! It is great to see!
PTO News!
Upcoming PTO Events:
- Snack Attack will be Wed (Feb 14)! Bring in $1 for snack between 7th and 8th period!
- Kids' Trivia Night (Fun night for kids with prizes, trivia rounds, and more!) on Friday, February 9 in WMS Cafe (see the flyer below for details)!
- Looking to get involved, or have a question? Ask PTO President Jennie Picha at pichajennie@gmail.com
Need help keeping track of multiple Mehlville Schools Calendars?
Inclement Weather Info!
- phone call (MSD will call the number we have on file in SIS- please make sure to update any new phone numbers with our main office)
- Text "Yes" to 675-87 to receive ALL MSD communication reminders, including inclement weather updates
- Tune-in to your local TV channels (Fox, NBC, CBS, etc)
- Visit the district website
MSD Summer School Info
Follow WMS on Social Media!
Follow us on Twitter (@WashMiddle) and Instagram (@WashMiddle), like our Facebook page!
Email: reynoldsj@mehlvilleschooldistrict.net
Website: http://mehlvillewashingtonmiddle.ss11.sharpschool.com/
Location: 5165 Ambs Road, St. Louis, MO, United States
Phone: 314-467-7600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WashMiddle1