WBMS Friday Notes
February 21, 2020
Reflections from Ms. Williams
WBMS Parents and Guardians –
I am reminded every day that we have something special here at WBMS. Our students, staff, parents, and community make this an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Thank you for all you do to contribute to making WBMS unique. Here are some upcoming ways you can become more involved at WBMS:
- Consider volunteering to supervise recess: We are hoping to hold recess every Friday in March since we have had to cancel so many times this winter due to rain. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4aa8a928a1fc1-recess
- Consider joining the PTA board: The WBMS PTA is currently looking for parents interested in joining the PTA board for the 2020-2021 school year. We are looking for both VP positions and chair positions. To learn more about our PTA, click below. https://wbmspta.membershiptoolkit.com/Our_PTA
- Consider Running for the WBMS SGC-School Governance Council: The School Governance Council is responsible for making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school. We have two parent positions open. The declaration window closes on February 26th. Click here for more information To learn more about WBMS SGC click below https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/3811
- Consider joining us for Community Day: Come experience the Webb Way on March 18th from 9:15 – 11:00. RSVP bit.ly/wbmscommunityday20 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4aa8a928a1fc1-community (See the flyer below)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rebecca Williams
Principal, Webb Bridge Middle School
Dates To Remember
Feb 24-28- Black History Month Spirit Week
Feb 25- Webster Awards
Feb 26- Basketball @ Elkins at 5:30
Feb 27- Community Balance Day- No Homework
Feb 28- No tests or quizzes
Feb 28- Recess
Feb 28- Black History Month Program
Feb 28- SGC Meeting
Mar 2- Band/Orchestra 6th Grade Concert
Mar 4- 6-GMEA Chorus LGPE
Mar 5-6- Band/Orchestra GMEA
Mar 5- Citizenship Awards
Mar 9-5th Grade Parent Orientation (rising 6th graders)
Mar 10- 7th Grade Zoo Trip
Mar 11- Spring Picture Day
Mar 13- Teacher Workday- No school for students
Mar 16- RFF Day- no school for students
BHM SPIRIT WEEK February 24-28th
Monday, 24th- hat day: hats off to love & acceptance
- Tuesday, 25th-college jersey day- celebrating the history of historically black colleges & universities
- Wednesday 26th-love your heritage day: wear red black & green colors of the black heritage flag or wear colors & attire that celebrate your heritage
- Thursday 27th-crazy sock day: sock it to racism and bigotry
- Friday, 28th- red/love/positivity day: wear the color red, hearts, or attire with positive slogan/sayings
Join us at our next Parent University- March 26th
Support our Pennies For Patients Campaign!
Attention 8th grade parents! Save These Dates!
8th Grade Dance
Friday May 1st 7:00 p.m.
8th Grade Bridging Ceremony
Tuesday May 19th at 7:00 p.m.
Alpharetta High School
Lost and Found
There are many jackets, coats, notebooks and other items in the lost and found. Please check for lost items in the clinic area. All items not claimed by February 21st will be donated to charity.
Want to visit Europe?
EF Education Tour -European Carousel June 2021
Email Mme Schwob if you are interested in the tour.
SGC Elections at Fulton County Schools
It's SGC elections season again! SGC elections are a way for parents and teachers who are elected onto the council to have a role in the vision and direction of the school. This year our theme is #jointhejourney. It all starts with elections!
Candidate declarations start on Feb 3rd. WBMS has open seats for 2 parents and 1 teacher elected positions.
Click here to find out more about the SGC candidate and election process.
Elections
Candidate Declaration Window: 2/3 – 2/26/2020
Get to Know the Candidates: 2/27 – 3/16/2020
SGC Voting Period: 3/17 – 3/24/2020
Meetings and Public Comment
Webb Bridge’s School Governance Council meets in the morning one Friday each month in @ 7:30 in the PLR room.
Our next SGC meeting is scheduled for Friday February 7th at 7:30am in the PLR Room. Public comments are welcome at 7:35 am or via the Virtual Comment link below.
Webb Bridge Intramural/Extramural Program
Intramural Schedule
Monday – Basketball
Tuesday – Ultimate
Wednesday – Indoor Soccer
Thursday – Ultimate
Friday – Basketball
WBMS Intramural/Extramural Program information can be found here: WBMS Athletics
Information packets will be available by the PE white board; forms also available on WBMS website under Athletics
WBMS Track Team (7th and 8th Grade)
- Tryouts will occur Feb 3,4,6 after school until 5:15pm
- Forms are available by the PE white board or for download on the WBMS website (under Activities/Athletics).
- Practices will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- The FC Track Meet will occur on March 21 at Milton HS.
- Email Coach Sell for any questions: sell@fultonschools.org
Must have all forms filled out including a Doctor’s physical
Art Club
Art Club wishes to thank all WBMS students for their 2020 visions which made up the “wings exhibit” below, displayed near the rotunda by the gym! Art Club: please note the following meeting dates. 7:45 am in Ms. Miller’s room:
2/27;
3/26;
4/30;
5/21.
Jr. Beta-Next Meeting is February 25
SPRING MEETINGS @ 7:45AM IN THE GYM
Make sure to check Edmodo and listen to morning announcements.
*6th graders who qualified should have received their invitation letters in Homeroom. Please complete the application and attend the Feb 25th meeting in the gym!
Feb 25
March 12
April 2
May 14
*May be an additional one in February for 6th graders.
Jewish Club
The next Jewish Club Meeting will be on February 26 @ 745 am in Ms. Sicchitano’s room #202. We will be making delicious Hamantaschen with Ms. Walters and Ms. Meddin. Please check the signup genius below or our Edmodo group to sign up to bring items for baking and breakfast to share. See you there!
Want to keep updated on all things Jewish Club? Join our Edmodo group! Code en5gwc
FBLA
Our next FBLA general meeting will be held on Friday, March 20th in the Media Center beginning at 7:50 a.m. Currently we are awaiting the outcome of the FBLA State Leadership Conference. These results will be posted in Room 120 on Tuesday, February 25th and will also be shared on that morning’s Jaguar Morning News show. We congratulate the members who took part in the testing, and wish them the best!
Student Council
Student Council Meetings:
Feb 6th and 27th
March 26th
April 16th
May 21st- Party to celebrate the end of the year!
Alpharetta High School Students offer two coding clubs at WBMS after school on Wednesdays, alternating each week by coding program. Our Java coding club started in the fall will continue next week AND a new group will also start February 19th. Students interested in learning about the Java coding language should sign up to join the new group at http://bit.ly/WBJava20 Students with experience in coding may also qualify to join the Python coding group. Contact Ms. Brown in the media center for further information.
Demonstrators, Experimenters and Presenters needed
PTA Membership
If you would like to donate to the PTA and help us reach our goal, Please click here wbmspta.org.
All donations are tax deductible.
Thank you for your support!
WBMS PTA
Jr. Raider Information
JUNIOR RAIDER SIDELINE and COMPETITION CHEER:
"Hey all you rising 7th and 8th graders, the Junior Raider Sideline Team and Competition Team would LOVE to have you join us this coming fall! Check out our website at jrraidercheer.com to learn more about our programs and register to try out this March! GO RAIDERS!"
JUNIOR RAIDER FOOTBALL:
"Are you a rising 7th or 8th grader who loves football, wants to be a student athlete, make lasting friendships and have fun with your team? If so, the Junior Raider Football Program is the team for you! Check out our website jrraiderfootball.com to learn more about becoming a Jr Raider! We hope to see you on the field this fall! GO RAIDERS!"
JUNIOR RAIDER TRAINERS:
"Do you ever see yourself going into Sports Medicine or Physical Therapy? If so, get started NOW on the sidelines as a Trainer for the Junior Raider Football team! Email ahsjrraiderfootball@gmail.com to get more information!"
Webb Bridge Process to Performance Acting Classes
Webb Bridge Process to Performance Acting Classes - THURSDAYS 4:15-5:15 are designed for students 6th - 8th grade who want to move onto the next level and work on their foundation skill set and performance experience. This session will work on improvisation, scene study, physicality, character development, audition techniques. Students will also work on a monologue and scene study showcase. Class starts Feb 13th.
Performance date: Thursday, May 7th.
All of the Building Character acting classes are designed to work on life skills as well as instill a love and appreciation of the arts. Our classes will work on helping building self-confidence, creativity, memorization, concentration, and communication skills, all of which are important attributes to develop and keep polished.
North Fulton Special Needs Services Expo – Community Connections
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The City of Alpharetta, City of Johns Creek, City of Milton, City of Roswell, and Ed Isakson YMCA are hosting a Special Needs Services Expo on Saturday, July 27 at the Alpharetta Community Center, 10am-2pm. The collaborative partnership brings together resources to serve people with disabilities in the community. North Fulton promotes ADVOCACY for people with disabilities, PARTNERS to benefit the community at large, and NETWORKS to build cooperative relationships.
The International Dyslexia Association GA will have a table at the Expo.
Posted by City of Milton GA on Wednesday, July 3, 2019
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FCS 2019-2020 School Calendar
September 3
November 4
February 14
March 16
2019-2020 Community Balance
We want to create a community filled with more balanced lives. On these nights there will not be any homework assigned, and no assessments will occur the next day.
September 12
October 8
November 12
January 28
February 27
March 17