Westport Middle School Newsletter
April 2022
April Wildcat Students of the Month
-Ali Branco (Grade 5)
-Jenna George (Grade 6)
-Spencer Freelove (Grade 8)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
Term 4 Progress Reports
MCAS Testing Continues
During the month of May, students will continue MCAS testing in Math and/or Science. The following are the upcoming May testing dates:
- May 10 and 11: Grade 5 Math
- May 12 and 13: Grade 6 Math
- May 17 and 18: Grade 8 Science
- May 19 and 20: Grade 7 Math
- May 24 and 25: Grade 5 Science
- May 26 and 27: Grade 8 Math
In preparation for the upcoming assessments, please note the following:
- All assessments are taken digitally on student Chromebooks. Students should arrive to school on their testing dates with a fully charged Chromebook. They should have their charger with them in the event their device needs to be recharged.
- Students should get plenty of sleep the night before their assessments and eat a healthy breakfast prior to arriving at school. Breakfast is available to all students for free from 7:00-7:25 AM.
- Exams will begin promptly at 7:30 AM. Tardies are disruptive to the testing environment, so students arriving to school after 8 AM will need to makeup their exam on a different day.
- Makeups will be given for students who are absent on their given testing day.
If you have any questions regarding this year's MCAS administration, please email lhonohan@westportschools.org or your child's respective guidance counselor.
Mental Health Awareness Month
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Julie Love's presentation, we ask all WMS students and staff to wear LIME GREEN on Wednesday, May 11.
Public Workshop on Bullying
There will also be in-school presentations for students in Grades 6 and 7 during the months of May and June.
PTO Updates
WAB Updates
WEF Updates
Music Boosters Updates
Our Middle/High School students are preparing for their Spring Concerts. The schedule is as follows:
- Monday, May 23 Chorus Concert, Grades 5-8 @ 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 24 Band Concert, Grades 5-8 and High School @ 6:30 PM
- Admission to both concerts: $3/Adults, $2/Students and Senior Citizens. Anyone who can donate a baked good please contact Mrs. Dufault at wcsmusicboosters@gmail.com
Other Important dates:
- Band: Parade rehearsal is Saturday, May 21st 9am-12pm at the Middle/High School. Please wear sneakers, bring a snack and a water bottle
- Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 30th 9:30am. Students need to report to Town Hall no later than 8:45am. We are in need of a few parents who are willing to walk with the band and carry a water bottle.
- WES Drama Club will perform “Willy Wonka Kids” on Friday, June 3 @ 6:30 PM and Saturday, June 4 @ 2:30 PM at the Westport Middle/High School auditorium.
- Grades 8-12 Band students will perform at the high school graduation on Saturday, June 11.