Blue Jay Line-Up
Critical information for the coming week at West End!
No School for Students on Friday 9/2 or Labor Day 9/5
Possip Survey on Friday
We are dedicated to being as great of an institution as possible. Please let us know your thoughts and feelings when you receive the text from Possip on Friday.
Test Results Coming Home
However, we are sending home your student's TCAP results on Monday. As a school we were a Level 5 for growth, so check out how your student did to assist us in that measure!
MNPS Handbook (From MNPS)
We are aware that many families have experienced problems with submitting their Handbook permissions online today. While the system appears to be working, our IT team is looking for what is causing the issue and possible solutions. In the meantime:
- There is no penalty if families are not able to submit permissions today. They can continue to submit. The deadline is designed to allow schools to move forward with the activities included in the permissions.
- Families can download and print paper forms that are posted on the Handbook page of the website (https://www.mnps.org/students-families/student-resources/handbook) and return those to schools. Information from these paper copies will need to be manually entered in the permissions tab of each student’s Campus record by the employee assigned to make Campus updates. (West End will have some printed for you in the front office.)
- Many families are reporting that once they receive their code, it has already timed out. We are checking to see whether we can extend the length of time these codes remain active.
We know that for many of you this has been an unexpected frustration today. We appreciate your patience and your help in providing information to our families.
For more information and FAQs on online permissions portal:
https://k12mnps.sharepoint.com/sites/Student-ParentHandbookOnlinePermissionsFAQActivity Day on Thursday
Once a month, we will have an activity day. This is to give everyone on campus something fun with which to connect. Sometimes it will be club related, other times it will be based on the time of the year. This first one on Thursday is to prepare us for fall tour visitors.
Let’s Get Creative! WEST IS BEST!
If you were to give a tour to someone new to our school, what would you want to showcase? What makes West End a special place?
Brainstorm & come up with one or more of following products as a class:
Videos, Brochures, Posters, Songs, Poems, Comics, etc.
*use the recording app on student computers (NOT unpouching phones)
Schoology Access Codes for Parents
Student assignments and activities are posted in our Learning Management System, Schoology. All parents and Guardians can access their student's data by setting up a parent account. All you need is your individual code. Please e-mail James.Stephensiii@mnps.org from your registered e-mail account and he will reply with your Schoology Access code. Since it's long and burdensome to type in, this cut and paste method is much easier to manage.
Campus Portal for Parents
Parents and Guardians can also access The Campus Portal for Infinite Campus as well. Campus is our Student Management System that has attendance, schedules, assessment, contact information, behavior logs and more. Just like with Schoology, you have an individual Parent code. Please e-mail James.Stephensiii@mnps.org from your registered e-mail account and he will reply with your Schoology Access code.
Check out Campus Portal information on this link: Campus Portal.
Day of Discovery 22-23
Day of Discovery will start the first week after Labor Day and selected students in the 7th and 8th grade who applied last Spring will go on Tuesdays from 9:30am-1:00pm.
They are still making decisions on the applicants and producing a wait list for any students that we don’t have room in the class for. If students that were enrolled last year elect not to return, then they will invite students from the wait list to join the class during our 2nd week.
Lunch Policy
Policy update: Since, we provide free breakfast and lunch for all students you do not need to send your student with food. However, you are more than welcome to send items for your individual student to eat before they arrive. We do not allow them to share food at lunch due to allergy concerns.
If you wish to send them any food during the school day, then please stay with them during that time and enjoy lunch as a family. We will not receive nor deliver food for your student during the middle of the day. This creates a disruption and staffing issue. Only family members on the approved list in Infinite Campus will be allowed to bring food and remain in the building.
Thank you for supporting your students. We look forward to seeing you come and eat with your student.
Lunch Extras
West End Football Schedule 2022
9/15 - @Bellevue*
9/22 - JT Moore
9/28 - @ HG Hill
10/5 - Bellevue
10/20 - @ Rose Park**
10/26 - Croft
*Subject to Change
** Game played at Overton
West End Student Government
Representation is important for every community. At West End, we have a Student Council that works with teachers, staff, and community members to ensure every student has a voice in the school. Student Council will meet monthly to work with school staff to improve the student experience.
We will elect our representatives through a series of steps. First, the Executive Branch will be elected. This includes the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Grade Level Governors. Then the House of Commons will be elected which will have one representative from every Nestbuilder class.
Elections will occur on MONDAY, August 29th at Lunch
Executive Branch:
President (8th grader only)
Vice President (7th or 8th grader)
Secretary (7th grader only)
Treasurer (6th grader only)
8th Grade Governor
7th Grade Governor
6th Grade Governor
For any question about Student Council, please e-mail Dr. Gill the Student Council Advisor Jonathan.Gill@mnps.org
Club Interest Survey
Clubs are a perfect way to connect with like-minded individuals. We will try to offer a selection of clubs that allows everyone to have at least one connection to an extracurricular.
Students and Parents,
Please let us know if there is a club that you would like us to offer at West End Middle School. Administration will be checking this form through the first month of school to try and pair students with fun activities for them to explore.
Adults,
If you have an interest that you would like to share with the community, please send a message to our Dean of Instruction, Adam Warner, Adam.Warner@mnps.org
Thank you,
---Trey Stephens
Connect with Community
The West End PTSO wants to hear from you. We have lots of great things planned this year – but we need your help to make it happen. Just scan the QR code to connect with us.
You can also visit West End Middle School (westendptso.org) for tons of information!
Galapagos Islands Trip
Mr. Strong is organizing an absolutely epic adventure to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands! The itinerary of this trip will blow your mind. You can find all the details on Mr. Strong's Epic Galapagos Trip Homepage. The trip will take place during spring break in March, 2023, and is open to all West End students AND their families! Space is not limited, but time definitely is. If you're interested in this opportunity, contact Mr. Strong soon. Sign your kid up! Or go with them and have a truly unbelievable bonding experience. Travel is one of the most powerful educational experiences a person can have, and this is especially true for children. Children who travel tend to be more educated, more grounded, more empathetic, and better global citizens. (The truth is it works on adults too). Don't miss this opportunity! Join today!
Galapagos Islands
Unique Land Animals
Aquatic Life
City Saver Fundraiser
If you are not interested, please return the materials to the school so everything can all be accounted for.
If we meet our schoolwide goal of an average of 2 books per student, then Mr. Stephens may have to learn how to ride a dinosaur.
Student Laptops
Students who returned their technology contracts should have received or be receiving a district computer for check-out. Please remember that these devices are not to be used for free playing games, or at recess and lunch. Using them properly cuts down on damaged devices.
Accidents do happen, but students will be held accountable for intentional damage or damage due to negligence. Following MNPS Student Device Procedures, students may be subject to fines of replacement costs for damaged devices, as assessed by School Administration.
Total replacement cost: $200
Screen replacement: $40
Keyboard Replacement: $17
Laptop Chargers: $15
IB Trait of August: Risk-Takers
Assignment Calendars replaced by a weekly teacher e-mail.
West End Middle School
Email: James.Stephensiii@mnps.org
Website: https://westend.mnps.org/
Location: 3529 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA
Phone: 615-298-8425
Twitter: @westendmiddle