Green Team Weekly Update
Week of 3/2-3/6
Letter from the District
Dear Webster Groves Families,
School Districts across the state have been asked by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop plans for e-learning/remote learning should there be a need to close schools for an extended period of time due to weather or illness.
In an effort to assess the computing needs of all of our families, we ask that you fill out this short survey to determine what, if any, support the district can help provide should the decision to close schools for an extended period of time be made.
Our sincere hope is that we will not have to use any plan that is put in place.
Please fill out a separate survey for each school-aged child and respond to this survey by Thursday, March 12th.
https://forms.gle/8TttuTg619bZncQXA
Webster Groves School District
Breaking News
- There will not be after-school activities next week due to conferences. Activities will resume after spring break.
- Don't forget that parent/teacher conferences are next week! To schedule a conference with your child(ren)'s teachers, please visit https://ptcfast.com/schools/Hixson_Middle_School_1. Due to conferences, students have a noon dismissal on Wednesday, March 11th. We hope to see many of you next week!
- To help contribute to the PTO Conference Meal, please visit this link.
- MAP testing will be taking place on the following dates in April and May. Please try to schedule appointments outside of these testing dates. Thank you!
April 29 & 30: 8th Grade Science
May 4-7: 7th & 8th Grade ELA
May 8-12: 7th & 8th Grade Math
- Next year students will be using the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library as one of their main sources for library books. Each team will take a field trip to the Oak Bend Branch once a month with both their ELA teacher and Mrs. Tumminello. Please complete the application for a St. Louis County Library card and return it to your 7th Grade ELA teacher the library, or the front office as soon as possible. If you already have a SLCL card please send back the application with your child's card number so we can have it on file.
We're looking for local businesses and professionals to partner with for our career fair on April 17th. The time commitment would be from 7:30am to 11am.
We are hoping to find local businesses to speak to our kids about their career fields and professionals who are able to offer insight to our students about resume building, soft skills, and interviews.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Emily Bardot at bardot.emily@wgmail.org or 918-4655.
- The Middle School Math Program Evaluation Team is interested in parent feedback regarding MS Math. Please visit the following link to complete the survey: http://bit.ly/MSMathSurveyWG.
- Springfield field trip forms (see below) need to be turned into the office along with payment by March 23rd.
Upcoming Due Dates
Springfield field trip forms need to be turned into the office along with payment by March 23rd.
Poetry Anthologies due March 12.
Classroom Happenings
ELA- Mrs. Forderhase
Students spent time this week writing the analytical paragraphs for each of the 10 poems included in their poetry anthologies. Students will complete their anthologies by March 12, before spring break. Students do not have a personal reading book right now because they are expected to work on their poetry anthologies at home.
We will pick up personal reading when we return from spring break.
Science- Mrs. Kenney
Social Studies- Mr. Ward
This week in social studies, students worked to complete their Dream Career Project. Their projects are due on Friday, March 6th. Students will be presenting their projects to the class next week starting on Monday.
Our Springfield field trip is coming up quickly, I still need 8 parent volunteers to join us for the trip. If you would like to go please fill out the form or contact Mr. Ward at ward.wardell@wgmail.org.
Request
We would sincerely appreciate any donations of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. We are stepping up our efforts to keep cold and flu viruses at bay and use them. Just have your student drop them off to any Green Team Teacher!
Thank you!!!
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, March 9: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm
Wednesday, March 11: Early Dismissal at 12pm & Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-8pm
Friday, March 13: No School
Monday, March 16-March 20: No School/Spring Break
Homework
Contact Us
Mrs. Kenney: kenney.emily@wgmail.org
Mr. Ward: ward.wardell@wgmail.org