A Message to 8th Gr Parents from GEHS
8th Grade Parents,
Please use the link to access the slideshow from Wednesday evening's 8th Grade Parent Night. Thank you to all those in attendance! If you missed us and would like to chat, our contact information is located on the last slide of the presentation.
We are excited to partner together and welcome the Class of 2025 to Blazer Nation!
8th Grade Parent Night SlideShow
Melissa
Attention 7th & 8th Grade Students!
Next week will be State Assessment week for both 7th & 8th grade students.
The final day of State Assessments for 8th grade students will be Monday, April 5.
The 7th grade students will be taking their assessments on April 8 & 9.
Both grades will follow these instructions:
IN-PERSON STUDENTS will be on a modified schedule and assessments will happen during their classes.
CHOICE REMOTE STUDENTS need to arrive by 10:00 a.m. at the front entrance. They can be picked up at 2:30 also at the front entrance.
WMS Cheer Tryouts for 2021-2022
Attention 6th & 7th grade students interested in Cheer for next year!
We will be having our cheer interest meeting for students on Wednesday, April 7th at 2:45 in the commons. Our mandatory Cheer Clinic & tryouts for anyone interested in cheering for the 2021-2022 season will be held in the WMS gym on Saturday, April 24th, tentative time 8:00-1:00. 
Yearbook Purchase Deadline
Purchase your yearbook today! Final deadline to purchase will be May 3.
Please note the yearbook for this year will be distributed in the Fall of 2021.
Once your MSB is linked, log in through Powerschool, find "My School Bucks," click the "Go to MSB" button to get to the full site, and you can purchase a yearbook under the "School Stores" button.
***Important Update***
MSB let us know today that when a parent creates and syncs their account from PowerSchool to MSB (first time only) they have to wait 24 hours before they can see and make store purchases (example Yearbooks). This explains why parents are not able to see yearbooks in the store once they created their account.
Drivers Education
2021 Spring and Summer Driver's Education courses are now open for enrollment through GEYCP's registration site.
Please click the link below for further information and to enroll.
Late Arrivals
The grade-level entrances will close at 8:10.
Reporting An Absence
Please include:
- Student Name
- Grade
- Reason for Absence
You may also call the WMS Main Office at 913.856.2900.
PowerSchool Access Codes
In Case You Missed It.....the following items are from previous editions
Please Help!
Spring Track Website
The track website has detailed information regarding the track meet schedule as well as safety protocols that will be in place to keep students and staff safe.
http://mustangsrun.weebly.com/
Please reach out if you have specific questions or concerns. We are looking forward to having spring sports back at WMS!
Treats for Celebrations
Just a gentle reminder to parents: if you are planning to provide treats to be handed out in class for a special celebration, such as a birthday, they need to be individually sealed/wrapped. An example would be Rice Crispy Treats that were factory sealed.
Her is another GREAT option for you as well:
In addition to providing breakfast and lunch, did you know USD 231 Nutrition Services also cater birthday treats directly to the classrooms? Hassle-free, safe and affordable options to celebrate your student’s special day.
Order form/menu >> https://bit.ly/34aCuYi
Please allow one-week notice for events.
Mask Guidelines
Please see the information below concerning mask guidelines at WMS. Following these guidelines each day will help not only protect your son or daughter but other students and staff members as well.
- Surgical masks or cloth face coverings made with two layers of fabric.
- Cloth masks should be washed after you wear them in hot water with detergent. Bleach is not necessary to kill the virus on cloth masks.
- Make sure masks fit securely over your nose and mouth.
- Masks with valves in them are not recommended, because the valves allow all of the mask wearer's exhalation to exit through the valve.
If your child does not have a mask with two layers of fabric, we have extra surgical masks to give to individual students as needed.
Inclement Weather Days
Earlier this week the district emailed information to parents regarding the plan for inclement weather. Please take a minute to review the document and be familiar with the schedule changes when we move to a Flexible Instruction Day and the buildings are closed.
Please view this document to learn more about our inclement weather protocols:
Middle School – Inclement Weather Days Protocol
HOW TO STAY INFORMED
When the chance for severe or inclement weather looms, we will only post the cancellation of school, athletic events, and other activities.
If school is canceled or a Flexible Learning Day is called due to inclement weather, the information will be available in the following formats:
Posted on our website found HERE.
Posted to social media
Local television stations (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC)* Please know we are at the mercy of these stations as to whether or not they relay the information. There have been instances of when the district has provided information and the news station did not get it posted.
Thrillshare App
Snap a Pic and Share It!
Parents and Guardians, the Yearbook staff is still in need and seeking pictures of:
- students in their learning environments
- students with their pets.
- students participating in Spirit Week
- students in their school appropriate costumes
- an activity they do in their spare time
- students holding a sign stating something they are thankful for
- picture of student, and 1-3 sentences telling their hopes for 2021
- students in Chiefs gear celebrating the return to the Super Bowl
WMS Library Book Curbside Pick Up
Remember we are offering curbside pickup of library books from the WMS Media Center!
Check previous editions of The Stampede for details on how to utilize Destiny to find and hold your books.
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Send Us Your Virtual Learning Pictures!Mrs. Hanna and the yearbook class have already started working on the 2020-21 Yearbook! Even though we are all working through a unique time learning and teaching virtually, the yearbook staff would love to have pictures of your child working & learning remotely. Please send appropriate pictures to Mrs. Hanna via email: hannak@usd231.com If you would, please include your child’s name and grade in the body of the email. | Last Year's Yearbook Pick Up If you have not picked up your student’s yearbook from 2019-2020, please call the WMS Office to set up a time to pick up it up. We'd love to get yearbooks to all WMS students that purchased one last year. If you are unsure if you purchased a yearbook last year, please contact the WMS Office @ 913-856-2900 and we will be able to look at last year's purchases for you. | 2020-2021 Yearbook Purchase It's never to early to take care of ordering your yearbook! WMS yearbooks for 2020-2021 can be purchased through Skyward. |
Send Us Your Virtual Learning Pictures!
Mrs. Hanna and the yearbook class have already started working on the 2020-21 Yearbook! Even though we are all working through a unique time learning and teaching virtually, the yearbook staff would love to have pictures of your child working & learning remotely.
Please send appropriate pictures to Mrs. Hanna via email: hannak@usd231.com
If you would, please include your child’s name and grade in the body of the email.
Last Year's Yearbook Pick Up
2020-2021 Yearbook Purchase
Schoology Parent Account
CLICK HERE for the google form.
Appointment Required for Office Visits
Wheatridge Middle School