GWMS Weekly Bulletin
September 13, 2018
George Washington Middle School
Wahawk Core Values
Excellence / Learning / Caring / Community / Respect
GWMS Mission Statement
To develop each student's learning potential in a caring environment.
Wahawk Core Rules
Ask Questions / Listen / Try / Do Your Best / Be On Time / Be Prepared / Get Help
Upcoming LEAP Programs for GWMS Students
Mondays through Thursdays Beginning September 4: Homework Help
Take advantage of the quiet space to complete homework, plus assistance is available for those challenging assignments.
Provided by: Washington Middle School
Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginning September 11: Tennis
All equipment will be provided along with a snack! Sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday for 5 weeks. The Instructor is our very own Ms. Kashmar!
Provided by: Washington Middle School
Wednesday, September 19: Paracord Bracelet
Geronimo! Using parachute cord, you will learn how to make a cobra knot creating a unique bracelet with a side release buckle.
Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Tuesday, October 2: Rock Climbing (FIELD TRIP)
Put on a climbing harness and attempt routes of varying difficulty on our two-story climbing wall. Whether you’re new to climbing or have some experience, you will be able to test your skills with several climbs over the course of the trip.
Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab
Tuesday, October 9: Skull Diggery (FIELD TRIP)
Look at skulls and artifacts to learn more about animals.
Provided by: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Tuesday, October 16: Harry Potter
The next Fantastic Beasts movie is coming soon! Brew magical concoctions and discover your own wizardly powers at the magical LEAP program.
Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Check out the link below to learn more about LEAP
Meet GWMS Counselor Ms. Sara Dowell
My name is Sara Dowell. I am the new School Counselor at Washington this year. For the last three years I have been the School Counselor at Edgewood-Colesburg Jr/Sr High School and worked as a Behavioral Health Counselor in the Dubuque community previous to that. I am very excited meet all of you and to be at Washington! I will typically work with houses 6-1, 7-1, & 8-1 for classroom lessons and other needs, but can meet with students from any house who come to my or Mrs. Fure's office. I welcome students and parents to please contact us if you need help with anything that may be affecting you or your child's ability to be the best they can be at school! Such as academic, social or emotional struggles, friendships, community resources, etc.
You can contact me by email: sdowell@dbqschools.org or by phone: 563-552-4806.
Mrs. Fure, our House 2 Counselor's contact info is:
afure@dbqschools.org / 563-552-4808
I am looking forward to a great school year here at Washington!
Renaissance Distribution
Current 7th and 8th grade students received their Renaissance recognition this week! Students who earned all A's, B's, and C's from trimester 3 of the 2017-18 school year, received a Renaissance T-shirt and a "business" card. The t-shirts are funded through the Warrior Dash (always in the spring)! A huge thank you goes out to the following local businesses for their generosity in offering discounts and free items! Please thank them for supporting GWMS and academic success!
The River Museum
Happy Joe's
Hy-Vee
Ice Cream You Scream
Skate Country
Capri
House of China
Washington PTO
The Shot Tower
Nails 4 U
Mystique Ice Center
Burger King
Donut Boy
Carlos O'Kelly's
Big Apple Bagels
Students are able to take their "business" card, along with their 2018-19 student ID to the businesses to redeem their offers/rewards! Congrats to our students on their academic accomplishments and thanks to the above businesses for their sponsorship!
Follow GWMS on Social Media
Follow GWMS and All the Houses on Facebook!!!
Many families have liked GWMS Wahawks on Facebook. Did you know that each house has a Facebook page too? That's right! You can follow your student's house on Facebook. Be sure to LIKE your student's house Facebook page today.
GWMS House Facebook Pages:
GWMS House 6-1 Pioneers
GWMS House 6-2 Crew
GWMS House 7-1 Sherpas
GWMS House 7-2 Stingrays
GWMS House 8-1 Knights
GWMS House 8-2 Dragons