Wildcat Word
Waccamaw Middle School Newsletter
Issue 16 - December 10 , 2018
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The Principal's Word
Happy December Wildcats!
As 2018 soon comes to a close, I want to thank you for all you have done for us and continue to do each and every day! Without your love, encouragement, and ongoing support – our success simply would not be! Although we have a couple of weeks left before our holiday break, I want to bring these important upcoming dates to your attention. Please let me know of any questions or concerns!
- Thursday, Dec. 6th: Interims go homes so be on the lookout for those and contact teachers as needed!
- Thursday, Dec. 13th: Winter Band Concert @ WHS @ 6:00 – Please come out and support these amazing kids!
- Tuesday, Dec. 18th: WMS Concert, Cocoa, Cookies & Curriculum, 4:30 – 6:30- This program will begin in the WMS Gym with the WMS Wonderful Winter Concert from our Chorus and Band Students, and then you will make your way down to the classrooms for Cocoa, Cookies, and Curriculum highlights from the year! We look forward to seeing you all here!
- Thursday, Dec. 20th: Full Day Make-up
- Friday, Dec. 21st: Half Day Make-up, Dismissal Time TBA
- Monday, Dec. 24th – Wednesday, Jan. 2nd: Winter Holiday
- Thursday, Jan. 3rd: Return to school
- Friday, Jan. 18th: Half Day Make-up, Dismissal Time TBA
- Monday, Jan. 21st: MLK Day, Holiday
- Thursday, Jan 24th : Report Card Conferences – Meet with teachers and receive report card
As we will soon enter the holidays, remember to unplug, and encourage your students to do the same! Enjoy each other’s company, being outside, the gorgeous weather, and making unforgettable memories! When we do go online, let’s remember, and encourage others to ask these three simple questions (students and grown folks) before posting anything: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it kind? 3. Is it a true reflection of me? And if the answer is no – to any of these questions – don’t post it and don’t say it. We appreciate you assisting us with getting this message out there so the world will be a little more kind!
Mr. Klatka, myself, and the entire Waccamaw Middle School faculty and staff want to wish each of you the safest, Merriest Christmas and the Happiest New Year ever, and always remember that we are here for each of you!
Happy Holidays!
Jamie Curry, Travis Klatka, and WMS Faculty and Staff
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Mrs. Hammel
Ms. Daniels
Director of Guidance
Support Staff of the Month_______________________________
Jr. Beta Club Sponsoring Toys for Tots Drive
Bring in new and unwrapped toys for kids in our community!
On Wednesday, we will start our annual Toys for Tots drive. Each toy is worth one point, no matter the cost. The 5th block with the most points will earn a pizza party. The winner will be announced Thursday on the morning news.
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MAKE-UP DAYS
Dec. 20th
Dec. 21st (abbreviated schedule)
Jan. 18th
March 29th
January 18, 2019 – End of Q2/S1
January 24, 2019 – Q2/S1 Report Cards Go Home
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Band Concert is Thursday, December 13th at 6:00PM @WHS
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WMS Academic Team Practice Wednesday until 4:15PM
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WHS National Honor Society to offer Tutoring!
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TEACH MY PEOPLE
TMP's last day for the year will be Tuesday, Dec. 18th.
Students will need to ride the bus home the 19th- 21st.
We will return to normal schedule when school returns January 3rd.
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JV Girls Soccer
Practice Monday & Wednesday - 3:45pm - 5:15pm at the middle school.
Conditioning Tuesday and Thursday 4-pm at the high school.
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Major Assessments
MONDAY:
TUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
8th Grade Science (Mrs. Crisp)------------------------------------------------------------Moon Test.
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
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This Week In Sports
MONDAY:
B-Team Basketball Home vs Rosemary Middle School 5:30PM
TUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
B-Team Basketball @ Hemingway Middle School 5:30PM
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
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WMS Clothing Closet
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PowerSchool Parent Portal/Unified Classroom
- Parents will be able to use your current Parent Portal username to set up a PowerSchool ID for Unified Classroom. This will give you a better view of your student’s progress in all classes. Schools will still provide you with this initial username to access the student’s information. Please contact your child’s school for the access ID if you are a new Parent Portal user.
- Notes on how to set up your PowerSchool ID using a current Parent Portal username: https://goo.gl/CcqGgi.
- Video to assist in helping create the PowerSchool ID: https://vimeo.com/227826452/6c02bab055
- Parent help for Unified Classroom: https://docs.powerschool.com/UCHSP
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Bus Routes
Click HERE for Waccamaw Area Bus Routes.
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Click HERE to visit our school's website.
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