From the Principal:
Dear Parents,
Our students have successfully completed their first 10 weeks, and are into the second 10 weeks, of the school year. Students are engaged in learning and social development. The faculty encourages students to stay organized, give their best effort and be kind. Academic and behavioral expectations remain high for all students. We continue to incorporate our district wide PRIDE philosophy in all we do here at the Middle School.
Report cards accurately identify student’s progress toward meeting Learning Standards. A reminder that report cards are available on parent portal in Schooltool. The end of the first marking period was November 10th. Students are proud of their accomplishments and teachers are continuing to work diligently to instruct and challenge them. Students are encouraged to seek assistance if needed and be responsible for their learning. Together with families, we encourage students to put forth their best effort and engage in learning, fully participating in their school experience.
There are a number of clubs and activities that have occurred in the first quarter and into the second quarter of this year at the Middle School including:
- Student Leadership Committee – A group of 18 8th grade students mentor and support our 5th grade students, facilitating activities throughout the year.
- International Club and Newspaper Club – Two clubs with active membership.
- Odyssey of the Mind – Two teams from the Middle School are preparing to participate regionally.
- Red Ribbon Week – A week-long focus on educating a drug and bully free lifestyle school wide. A great deal of school spirit was evident.
- Running Club – Over 25 students are participating in fitness activities weekly.
- Cooking Club – Over 35 7th grade students are involved in their development of cooking skills.
- MTSS – Community forums promote our PRIDE philosophy (P-Perseverance; R-Responsibility; I-Integrity; D-Dignity; E-Excellence). Activities include student PRIDE tickets leading to positive behavior rewards.
- Harvest Fest – Building wide pumpkin painting and launching in October.
- Mega Playground and Multi-Cultural Day – Time for students to interact with one another as part of our MTSS Tier 1 program.
- Modified Athletics - Over 50 students participated in extracurricular athletics at the Middle School during the fall season. The winter sports season has begun.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences – Middle School parents had conferences with teachers on November 17th.
- I-Ready – Our on-line diagnostic assessment and instructional tool has begun supporting students and their unique educational needs.
- Volunteer Club – This group has been working to support the stuffed animal drive at Newark-Wayne Hospital, as well as some local families in need.
- Veteran’s Day Celebration – This in person celebration successfully took place this year on November 10th. The Middle School welcomed over 50 Veterans. Band students played a rendition of “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Star Spangled Banner”. Choruses sang patriotic selections. Our students also cooked and served breakfast to our Veterans and their guests.
- Mission to Mars – Our 6th grade students visited the RMSC for an engaging hands-on simulation in November.
- Holiday Concerts – The Middle School 7/8 Band and 7/8 Chorus will perform on December 15th. The Middle School 5/6 Chorus, grade 5 Band and grade 6 Band will perform on December 20th. Both concerts will take place at the Middle School Auditorium.
Thank you for your continued support.
John E. Fulmer, Principal
Williamson Middle School Williamson Middle School
Students of the Month for November 2022
Delanie Craft - All PRIDE attributes!
Carter Jock - All PRIDE attributes!
Aiden Infantine - Perseverance!
Lily Killenbeck - All PRIDE attributes!
Victoria Vos - Demonstrates PRIDE attributes each day in PE!
6th Grade
Evalina Caine - Demonstrating PRIDE behaviors for the month!
Caleb Gasparri - Demonstrating PRIDE behaviors for the month!
Bailey Kern - Demonstrating PRIDE behaviors for the month!
Morgan Schembri - Demonstrates PRIDE attributes each day in PE!
7th Grade
Juniper Schembri - All PRIDE attributes!
Carter Sonneville - All PRIDE attributes!
Isabella Lagoner - All PRIDE attributes!
Isabella Lagoner - Demonstrates PRIDE attributes each day in PE!
8th Grade
Anna Silliman - All PRIDE attributes!
Zoe Durfee - All PRIDE attributes!
Tyler Hollis - All PRIDE attributes!
Spencer Blauvelt - Demonstrates PRIDE attributes each day in PE!
WILLIAMSON ENRICHMENT HOLIDAY SHOE BOX GIFTS
Williamson Enrichment will be collecting items and putting together Holiday Shoe Box Gifts for the Open Door Mission.
The following items are needed to fill the shoe boxes:
- Travel size personal hygiene items such as deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouth wash, bars of soap, shaving cream, shampoo, hand lotion, etc.
- Small children’s books (that will fit inside a shoe box)
- Gloves or Mittens (adult and children’s sizes)
- Hats and Scarves
- Shoe boxes
- Rolls of wrapping paper
- Rolls of scotch tape
Boxes are put together for men, women, and children, so please keep that in mind when you are gathering items to bring in.
Although we haven’t done this in a few years, we started this project fifteen years ago and we have put together over 1,400 gift boxes for people in need since then!
We’re starting early again this year. If you would like to donate any of the above items please bring them in by Wednesday, December 7th.
Please turn items in to the following people in each building:
Elementary School: Mrs. Lessord
Middle School: Mr. Rozzi
High School: Mrs. Piccarreto
Bus Garage: Mrs. Bush
District Office: Mrs. Dixon
YEARBOOK
Order NOW to guarantee your copy and to reserve your copy. We will not be ordering extras this year.
Please bring order forms to the main office and checks payable to: ES/MS Yearbook
To purchase online, go to jostensyearbooks.com
