Wilson MS Student Bulletin
Week of February 13, 2024
This Week's Schedule
Please plan to arrive no earlier than 8:10 am. Plan to go home at 1:31 on Monday afternoons.
This week's schedule:
Monday: No School-Presidents' Day/Washington's Birthday
Tuesday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 2, 4, 6
Wednesday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
Thursday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 2, 4, 6
Friday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
Students are expected to bring a backpack, water bottle, school supplies, and their laptop (fully charged) with them to school everyday.
Have a great week!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @WMSKnights
Have a great week!
Question of the Day!
Congratulations to Mr. Ortiz's class for being the question of the day winners for last week! Keep answering those questions by dropping off your response in the box in the 4 corners. Who knows?! Your class may be the winners this week!
No School Monday, February 19-Presidents' Day
Elective information for next year
6th and 7th graders, It's time to start thinking about electives for next school year!
Advanced Art: If you are interested in continuing in Art and creating fabulous projects sign up with Mrs Sutphin in room 1125 for 8th grade Advanced Art.
Advanced Choir: Calling all singers! If you are interested in Advanced Choir for next year, please see Mrs.O’Neal or complete the Google Form by March 4th.
Culinary:Students interested in cooking get to eat what they make in culinary class! Students who successfully complete Intro to Culinary in 7th grade may apply to be in the year-long advanced culinary class in 8th grade. Application required for advanced class only. Email Mrs. Orris for the application to advanced culinary if you’re interested.
GenYes:Are you passionate about technology? Do you find yourself excited by the world of 3D printing, drones, entrepreneurship, robotics, and coding? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you! Email Mrs. Faieta if you are interested in being a part of GEN YES (advanced tech).
Yearbook? Do you enjoy photography, graphic design, or working with a group on a common goal? If so, joining the yearbook staff might be just the thing for you! Students on the yearbook staff take pictures, design the page layouts, interview fellow students, and decide the best way to preserve the year's memories.
While much of the yearbook can be worked on independently, staff members will be required to attend some after school meetings and/or work sessions. To be selected for the yearbook is an honor. Staff members are expected to have exemplary behavior, good attendance, maturity, and the ability to work well with others. If a student's behavior and attendance become a problem, he/she may be removed from the staff. Please review this application with your guardian. Ensure that they understand and support your interest in applying for the staff. Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
Photography: If you are interested in learning more about photography and Adobe Photoshop, consider signing up for Photography. We will also use iMovie and other fun apps to create amazing images and short videos. See Mrs. Berger in room 1216 to sign up or email her with any questions.
CJSF Animal Shelter Donation drive
CJSF will be collecting items for animals shelters. Help a cat or dog by donating a new bed or toys. See Ms. Andranian for more information.
Rules Reminder
No outside restaurant food delivery is allowed, even if your parent brings it. There are many food choices in the cafeteria and it is not necessary to have food delivered to school.
Volleyball and Football Season is Over
Our football and volleyball teams played Rosemont last week for the last game of the season. We are very proud of our players and how hard they worked.
Club Meeting Schedule
Click here for the Club meeting schedule.
Monday
Board Game club-Snack, room 1222
Book Club-1:30-2:00, Library
Tuesday
Roblox Club-Lunch, room 2202
Green Knights-Lunch, room 2109
Lego Club-Lunch 1225
WE/CJSF-Lunch room 2113
WMS Garden-Lunch in the garden area
Flight Club-Lunch room 2205 (First Tuesday of the month only)
Book Club-Lunch-Library
Wednesday
Crochet Club-Lunch, room 1125
Drama Club-Lunch, room 4101 (Every other Wednesday)
Hair Braiding Club-room 4101 (Every other Wednesday)
eSports Club-Lunch, room 3105 (First Wednesday of the month)
3-D printing Club-Lunch, room 3105 (Second Wednesday of the month)
Web Development Club, room 3105 (Third Wednesday of the month)
Manga Anime Club-Lunch room 1235
Origami Club-Lunch room 1124 (11/15, 12/6)
WMS Debate Club-Afterschool room 1224
Latin X Club-Lunch Room 2111
Chess Club -After School Room 4101
Thursday
- Fashion Club-Lunch, Library
Rubik’s Cube Club-Lunch, room 1208
Space Club-Lunch, room 1230
- ABCD-Lunch, room 2203
- Real Madrid Club-Lunch, room 2202
Friday
Armenian Club-Lunch, room 2206
MESA-Lunch, room 1235
Art and Decoration Club-Lunch room 1114
Mindfulness Moment
The month of February is dedicated to the family that we choose - our friends. We count on our friends to give us the support we need to make it through the toughest of times. Our friends are always there to be a listening ear, to make us laugh, and to give us a shoulder to cry on.
“Best friends make the good times better and the hard times easier."
A true friend will want to be by your side not only through the good times but also through the bad. They will know how to comfort us and support us through the hardships we experience.
Chromebook Tip of the Week!
Is your Chromebook charged but won't turn on? Before you go to the library, try holding the power button and the escape key for 10 seconds or until the blue light turns off. Then try turning the Chromebook back on and that should reset it.
Visit the Wilson Student Help Corner Website where you can find video tutorials answering your frequently asked questions about apps used in your classrooms. We also have tutorials in Armenian and Spanish.
Google Slides Tutorial (Armenian)
Google Classroom Tutorial (Armenian)
Google Docs Tutorial (Armenian)
Google Slides Tutorial (Spanish)
Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week!
Lunch-tivities!!!
Do you need help? Go to: Tutor.com/wilson
Go to tutor.com/wilson to log on.
Every Tutor.com session is personalized to meet the needs of the student, from remedial to advanced levels. It focuses on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not just quick answers.
Wherever students have online access, they can connect to a tutor using any computer or mobile device. Tutors assist students with specific homework problems but can also help with concept review, writing assignments, test prep, and more.
Go to: tutor.com/wilson
Username: student email
Password: 6-digit ID number.
Library Rules
The Library is fully open and WELCOME to students!
Please be reminded to follow the following rules when you enter the library.
- Keep voices quiet and respectful
- You are in the library to read, catch up on homework, and collaborate QUIETLY!
- No FOOD or BEVERAGES are allowed in the library
- No PHONES are allowed
- *you will be asked to leave and will not be welcome back if you do NOT follow the rules
Library Hours:
Before School 8:15 am - 8:30am
Snack 10:05 am - 11:05 am
Lunch 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm
After School 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
Chromebook issues:
1st period 8:30 am - 9:20 am
Snack 10:05 am - 11:05 am
KORT 11:10 am - 11:35 am
After School 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
Please do not ask for your chromebook to be replaced if there is nothing wrong with the one that was checked out to you.
Expectations for success
Be Safe!
- Don't walk through the staff parking lot
- Stay in the designated areas (Gauntlet, Tripidome, lunch benches, field) during snack and lunch
- Wash your hands frequently and/or use hand sanitizer
- Follow directions
- Stay home if you're sick
- Bring your own water bottle
Good Attendance!
- Be at school every day
- Be on time
- Call the office if you are absent
- Bring your Chromebook fully charged and in its case
Cell Phones!
- Phones are Silent and put away on campus
- If we see it, it will be confiscated!
Keep Wilson Clean!
- Put your trash in the garbage can
- Keep food outside
- Keep our bathrooms clean
Dress Appropriately!
- Shorts/Skirts must be mid-thigh length
- Hats/hoods outside only
- No excessively ripped jeans
- Stomach, back and underwear shouldn't show
- Closed toe and closed heel shoes only-NO SANDALS OR CROCS!
If you see something, say something!
Lost and Found
Good Knight Tickets and PBIS Rewards
- Go to your Clever Account
- Click on the PBIS App
- Go to the Wilson School Store
- Browse the exciting choices and select your item(s)
- Go to the PBIS/ASB Store at room 2115 (Bottom floor of the 2000 building near the basketball courts) and tell the clerk you ID number to pick up your reward!
Email or see Mrs. Sondergaard if you have any questions. LSondergaard@gusd.net
Do you need to talk to your counselors, assistant principals, or principal?
Teacher Specialist - Ms. Nare Hakobyan - nhakobyan@gusd.net
Last Name A-K:
Assistant Principal, Ms. Lise Sondergaard - lsondergaard@gusd.net
Counselor, Ms. Angela Kazanchyan - AKazanchyan@gusd.net
Last Name L-Z:
Assistant Principal, Mr. Cay Ledesma - cledesma@gusd.net
Counselor, Ms. Sarah Veliz - Sarahveliz@gusd.net
Principal - Dr. Narek Kassabian - nkassabian@gusd.net
Wilson Middle School
- Official IG: @wmsKnights
- Art: @artwilsonmiddleschool
- Associated Student Body (ASB): @wilson_asb
- Cheer: @_wmsheer
- Culinary Program: @wms.culinary
- Tech Team: @wilsontechteam
Website: www.gusd.net/wilson
Location: 1221 Monterey Road, Glendale, CA, USA
Phone: (818) 244-8145