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September 17, 2023
Week's Events
Monday, September 18th
- A Day
- iReady MATH Make-ups-During Elective Times-Media Center
- 3:15-Soccer Match Home vs. Jefferson
- XC/Baseball/Softball Practice
Tuesday, September 19th
- B Day
- iReady Make-ups---During Elective Times-Media Center
- 3:15-Softball Match vs. Kernersville @ Ivey Redmond
- Baseball Game-Cancelled
- Soccer/XC Practice
Wednesday, September 20th
- A Day
- 3:30-Soccer Match @ Meadowlark 3:30
- XC/Baseball/Softball Practice
- 2:15-Cheerleading Interest Meeting-Media Center
Thursday, September 21st
B Day
9:00-Student Immunization Clinic-Main Office Conference Room
3:30-Baseball/Softball Walkertown @ Hanes
- Soccer/XC Practice
Friday, September 22nd
- A Day
- Fri-YAY!
- PTA Hat Day
Recent Updates:
A. Immunization Clinic for students on Thursday
- WMS will host a student immunization clinic for students who are not updated with their shots this Thursday from 9-11:30am in the conference room. Students who do not have insurance or Medicaid qualify for the clinic.
- This clinic is ensure our students are not excluded from school due to their immunizations.
- The district is also sponsoring a clinic on Saturday, September 23rd.
B. Cheerleading Student Interest Meeting
- If your student is interested in cheerleading we are going to have interest meeting on Wednesday at 2:15 in the Media Center.
- Transportation/Rides will need to be available for pickup at 3:00.
- Tryouts will begin September 25th.
C. Hat Day on Friday
- PTA will be sponsoring our first fundraiser this week. PTA is trying to raise money for Walkertown Middle School Craft/Yard sale in October.
- Ticket sales for students to be able to wear hats will be happen on Wednesday and Thursday. Students will receive a band on Friday from their homerooms to be able to wear their hat.
- Call the school for more information.
D. STUDENT 1:1 CHROMEBOOK PROGRAM AGREEMENT
- We are very fortunate to be a 1:1 Chromebook district. Please keep in mind of all the expectations:
- EXPECTATIONS Students/Parent(s)/Guardian(s) MUST:
- • Abide by the expectations listed in WS/FCS Board Policy (AR 6161) for Responsible Use of Technology.
- • You are expected to bring your Chromebook to school each day and to all classes unless specifically advised not to do so by your teacher.
- • Chromebooks are expected to always remain in the protective case. • Keep the provided Chromebook clean and in good working condition. Ensure the Chromebook is handled properly with care and ensure others do the same.
- • Ensure your Chromebook is fully charged and ready to use each school day. • Only use the provided OEM (original equipment manufacturer) charging adapter to charge the Chromebook. • Secure the Chromebook when not in use.
- • Return the Chromebook, protective case, and charging adapter to your school at the beginning of 6 th or 9th grade, or when you withdraw from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system.
- Students/Parent(s)/Guardian(s) MAY NOT:
- • Have food or drink around the Chromebook provided by WS/FCS. • Engage in illegal or prohibited conduct of any kind using the Chromebook.
- • Replace the manufacturers operating system (i.e. jailbreak the system) or remove or modify the district’s configuration.
- • Write on or apply any stickers or labels on the Chromebook. Do not remove the WS/FCS asset ID label from the Chromebook.
- • Under no circumstances should anyone other than WS/FCS staff attempt to repair the Chromebook.
Information Items:
Instructions for Student Drop Off & Pick Up
- Parents who drop off and pick up students before and after school have two ways to access our campus. Cars may enter the campus from Darrow Road onto Walkertown School Road to the left of the old WMS. Go to the stop sign in front of the football stadium and turn left. Follow the road around to the circle and enter the front parking lot via the traffic circle. Traffic should circle the parking lot and drop off or pick up students at the front of the building.
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Cars also may enter campus from Sullivantown Road. Use the second entrance to the school (not the bus entrance, which is the first one) when coming from Main Street to Sullivantown Road. Turn right into the parking lot and follow the outside lane of traffic around to the front of the building to drop off or pick up students. Exit via the traffic circle.
Please stay in the lane that leads you to the far end of the parking lot from the traffic circle or front entrance and then merge at the far end of the parking lot into one lane for drop off and pick up. We only use one lane for drop off and pick up in front of the school.
Free and Reduced Meal Application
- At Walkertown Middle School cafeteria food will be free for all students during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Fill out a meal application by clicking here and receive the benefits listed.
School Dress Expectations
- The Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools have adopted a system-wide dress code. Students at Walkertown Middle are expected to adhere to this code. Parents are asked to familiarize themselves with the dress code as well. Students who come to school and are inappropriately dressed the first time will have to call a parent and have appropriate clothing brought to them. We also have a clothing closet with clean, school-appropriate items that students may use if needed. Additional violations of the Dress Code will result in administrative action.
- All students are expected to dress appropriately and in good taste for the school day, including after school activities. Students should not dress in provocative or revealing attire. Any article of clothing or manner of dress which is determined by the building administrators to materially or substantially interfere with the education process is prohibited.
The following items are prohibited:
1. Bare feet
2. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, strapless shirts, low cut, and tube tops.
3. Halter or bare midriff tops or bare midriffs
4. Provocative, revealing attire that exposes cleavage
5. Mesh shirts or open-sided shirts
6. Short shorts or skirts (need to come down to the middle of the thigh)
7. Underpants or bras showing or worn as outerwear
8. Clothing that contains advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, or drugs; pictures or graphics of nudity; words that are profane,
lewd, vulgar, or indecent
9. Hats, caps, hoods, bandannas or garments which cover the student’s face or conceal the student’s identity.
10. Pants, slacks or jeans that sag below the waist
11. Pajama pants, bedroom slippers or blankets
12. Any symbols, styles, or attire frequently associated with gangs, intimidation, violence, or violent groups about which
students at a particular school have been notified as described in AR 5131.4
13. Holes in the pants need to be at or below the acceptable length for shorts (see number 6)
We are specifically requiring that shorts be long enough to reach half way down your thigh. Students will be asked to
change out of any clothes that do not comply with this policy. We will be giving P.E. uniforms to students to wear
throughout the day. If your child asks to call home to have you bring a change of clothes for them to wear, we will allow
that, but we are not requiring it.
Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy for Students
- Per the district policy, cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be displayed or used during the school day, unless they are used within classroom instruction. If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call the Main Office.
- Students can have their phones on their person or in their backpacks. The focus is for it to not be seen or heard.
- Cell phones and any other electronic devices belonging to individual students should not be used or displayed in instructional settings during the instructional day (7:00-2:00).
- Cell phones may not be used in the classroom unless directed by the teacher for instructional use. Violations will follow the WS/FCS Student Code of Character, Conduct, and Support (Policy 5131: Student Behavior).
- Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are solely responsible for any loss or damage to their cell phone any other similar electronic equipment in school while it is in their care, custody or control. WS/FCS accepts no responsibility for theft, loss or damage to a student’s personal electronic equipment.
PTSA News
- Parents/Guardians: We need your help!! We have several open PTSA positions available.
- If you are interested in filling one of these vacant board positions, please contact Mrs. Pitt (PTA President) or Mrs. Hogate (PTA Secretary) at 336-703-4154. We look forward to having you join our team! We need your support!
- Don’t miss out on being a part of this supportive and dedicated group. For only $10.00 you too can become a member of this worthy organization. The WMS PTSA supports our students and staff by providing resources for incentive programs, classroom supplies and equipment, and other programs important to our students’ academic success.
- Scan the QR Code below to join!
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