The Elite
Your Weekly Woodcreek Newsletter
Principal's Message
WMS Family,
Please see the video below.
Moye
Student News and Reminders
Spring Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The Spring BOGO Book Fair is coming! We are looking for volunteers to assist March 31st thru April 3rd. Volunteers will assist students and help with the register. We would love to have you! Please consider volunteering - VIEW THE SIGN-UP SHEET.
Humble ISD requires all volunteers to complete a background check prior to volunteering at any Humble ISD campus. If you would like to volunteer please go to www.humbleisd.net/volunteer to complete the background application first. The process can take anywhere from 10 minutes to a couple of days.
Read With SORA over the Break!
ELITE Store
Special Note From Nurse Garcia
Take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs:
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
- If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. After using a tissue, throw it in the trash and wash your hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like flu.
- https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm
Art Department
RELA News
6th Grade RELA - The week after we return from spring break students will be creating a book project for the novel Hatchet. Students will work on the project in class that week and final projects will be due Friday March 20th. Here is the list of projects and some suggested supplies if you want to pick items up over the break. Students may not work on this project ahead of time, students will receive check point grades during the process so any work done beforehand will not count.
Potential Project List
· Diorama – Structure to build on like a shoe box or a foam core board, Items to fill the
diorama (such as found objects or other items to represent elements of Brian’s locale,
general art supplies.
· ABC Book – A structure either an existing book to reuse or paper to make a book from,
general art supplies.
· 3D timeline – A structure such as a poster board, items to attach to poster to
represent events in the novel.
· Board game – structure for the board, card stock, playing pieces.
· Survival Guide – a book form and general art supplies.
· Map – a poster board and general art supplies
· Book Jacket – heavy paper such as card stock and general art supplies
In 8th Grade RELA we will conduct research for our summative project. The summative project mirrors the ideas presented in "The Fight for Freedom" unit we are studying. Students will create an AVID One Pager that will include details students gathered from the topics they will research in class.
Science News
After spring break 6th grade science will continue their study on components of the universe to include the planets, sun, and other components. This is always a unit that fascinates our students and the activities are always fun! Have a great break!!
After spring break, 7th Grade science will be studying biomes and ecological succession. They will be conducting a study on biomes and comparing the biodiversity of each one. This is always an exciting unit for the students. Have a great break!
8th Grade science will continue their study of the stars with the HR Diagram and galaxies. Benchmarks for science will be on Tuesday and Wednesday so we will have data for planning our Science Blitz. Have a restful spring break!!
Social Studies News
7th Grade Texas History - After Spring Break we will begin our unit on Government. Students will be able to identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the seven principles (limited government, checks and balances, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights). We will also discuss the importance of civic participation and responsibilities as well as discuss the different points of view of political parties and interests groups on important Texas issues, past and present.
8th Grade U.S. History - Students have been diligently creating a game board based on the Jackson Era and Western Expansion of the United States. Students are applying their knowledge of the issues which arose during the Presidency of Andrew Jackson and the effects of American western expansion to the Pacific Ocean. The project is due on March 16th, 2020.
Once students come back from Spring Break, they will begin their journey through the American Civil War and the effects of decisions made by those in power, Students will discover the issues of those enslaved and freed within Southern Society. We will also examine the effects the war had on the economics, politics and social welfare of the American people and the aftermath of the government's plan of Reconstruction.
Counselor's Corner
Rising 6th Graders
Greetings rising 6th grade parents,
Course selection is available for viewing on Naviance (view the Current Plan). Please review your student’s selections with them. In order to view the selection, you must have your student log into "MyHumble".
For any changes or concerns, please click the link below:
Rising 7th and 8th Graders
Greetings rising 7th and 8th graders,
Course selection is available for viewing on Naviance (view the Current Plan). Please review your student’s selections with them.
There are some changes that will be made automatically in early April when the second verification is sent out those changes include:
Leadership 6 (6th graders)
Orchestra 9307B (7th graders)
Reading Strategies (all grades)
Math Strategies (all grades)
Dyslexia (all grades)
ESL (all grades)
Social Skills (all grades)
If your student should have any of these courses on their course selection, there is no need to send a request for a change.
If there are other changes you would like to make, please use the link below to communicate with your counselor.
Please keep in mind: If you would like to remove a class that has an A and B (full year classes), please replace it with another class that is full year or two classes that are single semester.
Remember:
*All selections at this time are requests ONLY.
*There will be two more verifications before we leave for the summer break.
*Finalized schedules will be available for review late in the summer.
Thank you,
Mrs. Reyna and Ms. Watkins
Fill out the following form if you would like to request change(s) after viewing your child’s Naviance course selection choices or if you have any concerns.
2020-2021 Rising 7th Graders : Click Here - Rising 7th Graders Schedule Change Form
2020-2021 Rising 8th Graders : Click Here - Rising 8th Graders Schedule Change Form
WMS Homeless Awareness Project
The WMS Counseling Team would like to help increase awareness at WMS about homelessness in the US. From now until Spring Break, we will have several educational activities that will help students develop empathy and understand how they can help make a difference in our city.
Activity #1: Starting February 17th, we will collect items to donate to the homeless in Houston. Items will be given to the H.O.T (Homeless Outreach Team). The Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) is a specialized group of Houston Police Officers and mental health case managers who engage in street outreach to the chronically homeless. The team is relationship focused and works to find individual solutions to the problems that have people living on the streets.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOT PROGRAM ---->>> https://youtu.be/TqWdlDABmvo
Please tell your child to turn in all donations to their 4th period teachers. The class in each hall with the most donations will win a snow cone/popcorn party.
Homeless Project Items Needed:New Tub Socks / New Fleece Blankets / Toothbrushes / Deodorant / Gallon Ziplock Bags / Shampoo / Soap / Razors / Shaving Cream / Wipes / Combs / Lotion / Feminine Hygiene Products / Water 916oz) / Hand Sanitizer
Activity #2:
Cardboard City 2020! All WMS clubs and organizations are invited to participate in this exciting event of Homeless awareness and support where we'll spend the night at Turner Stadium! Contact your sponsor for more details. The event will take place on March 21st and we're hoping for a great turnout. Registration is attached. WMS students are welcomed to come out with a parent to experience this event
Attention All WMS Parents,
Please don’t forget to pay for your child to attend the grade level end of year field trip to celebrate the end of a wonderful school year. More details about each trip are available below.
The WMS Counseling Team
6th GRADE END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP
The end of the year field trip for our 6th graders will be at The GLOWZONE in Katy, Texas. Students who exhibit positive behaviors can attend this trip and celebrate the closing of a great school year with their friends.
Any student who has not had ISS, OSS or any fights as of February 10th are welcome to attend the field trip. Please be sure to review the presentation below before purchasing your child's ticket to the field trip.
Click here to pay online
Presentation Link
*****PLEASE NOTE*****Once payment has been made, if a disciplinary action occurs, refunds WILL NOT be issued.
7th GRADE END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP
Click here to pay online
Presentation Link
*****PLEASE NOTE*****Once payment has been made, if a disciplinary action occurs, refunds WILL NOT be issued.
8th GRADE END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP
Click here to pay online
Presentation Link
*****PLEASE NOTE*****Once payment has been made, if a disciplinary action occurs, refunds WILL NOT be issued.
Clubs, Organizations, & Athletics
WMS Yearbook
WMS Schedule Change Application Review
Reminders of Campus Polices and Procedures
ID Badges
All student are required to wear their ID badge on their lanyard around their neck at all times.
-Students that are seen throughout the school day with their ID badge in their pocket, backpack, or under their shirt will automatically receive an after school detention.
-Students that fail to get a needed temporary ID badge before arriving to 1st period will automatically receive an after school detention.
-Any students that attempt to wear a temporary ID badge that reflects a previous date, will automatically receive an after school detention.
Early Parent Pick-Up
Tardies
3rd/4th Tardy- After school detention on Tuesday or Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. with parent contact (transportation will not be provided)
5th/6th Tardy- Extended after school detention on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with parent contact (transportation will not be provided)
7th Tardy- ISS and parent conference
All tardies will be cleared at the end of each 9 week period
Dress Code Campus Policy
- No tights or leggings made of spandex or tight material
- No excessively tight clothing
- No bandanas of any color
- No hats or beanies
- No head scarfs or wave caps
- No headbands that are 3-D
- Hoods must be off if wearing a hoodie in the building
Woodcreek Middle School
Alan Moye
Email: alan.moye@humbleisd.net
Website: humbleisd.net/wms
Location: Woodcreek Middle School, Woodson Park Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-641-5200
Twitter: @HumbleISD_WMS