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Episode # 26:
Important Things this week...
The District is closed this Friday!
7th & 8th grade PARENTS - if you haven't already registered...
Parents - you can go to Infinite Campus to register your 7th & 8th graders for classes next year. We still have quite a few of you who haven't done this yet. This helps us know what classes are in high demand, and what classes are not. If you have questions, feel free to email either Academic Advisors at the High School: mshubert@wpsdk12.org or cbecker@wpsdk12.org.
Below there is a picture with helpful information!
Summer School Check-In!
Parents...
Please check your student's Infinite Campus grades and their Summit platform to see how they are doing. We have less than a month of school left.
For our potential summer school students, emails were sent out on Monday. This will let you know if your child could benefit from summer school. We want your student to be successful and prepared for their next school year whether that be 8th grade or high school!!
Thank you for your support!!!
Check out the WPMS Calendar!!!
With only four weeks of school before summer break, please check out our calendar.
There are so many events, practices, etc. happening.
Find the calendar here!
Forensics Banquet
May 9th
5-6pm
Place: TBA
Let’s celebrate the hard work of our Forensics kids!!
Family Game Night - May 9th!!!
Get ready for an evening of fun and games at our Family Game Night on Thursday, May 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM!
Join us for an epic night filled with laughter, competition, and tons of prizes! From classic board games to exciting challenges, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, don't miss out on delicious hot dogs, refreshing drinks, and other tasty concessions available for purchase.
Volunteers are needed to help run the games and concessions.
The sign up genius link is here…
Bring your A-game and your appetite because this is one event you won't want to miss! See you there!
CAP Needs Your Help!
The WPMS CAP parent volunteer group is hosting some upcoming events for staff and students and are soliciting some supply and volunteer help. If you are interested or available to help please take a look at the sign-ups below for more information and sign-up slots.
8th Grade Lounge Reward, 1 more coming up - 5/8!!!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C48AFA62DABF9C25-46224260-8thgrade
Get your YEARBOOK!!!
Career Cafe Conversations Sign-up
Woodland Park Middle School is hosting Career Café Conversations for our students on Wednesdays during lunch from 11:40-12:10 between February 21 - May 15. If you have a career journey that you would like to share with our middle schoolers, we would love to host you for a lunchtime conversation so you can engage with them about your career experience.
If you are interested, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/g...
And iIf you have any questions, please email Lisa Harding at lharding@wpsdk12.org.
In Core classes this week...
In 7th grade:
7th Grade Math: We are still working on Unit 3, Measuring Circles. Some of the formulas have become quite challenging and the kiddos are learning to apply things they know in a new way. We hope to have the PFA for this unit completed by the end of this week.
Advanced Math: Advanced Math is working through the Volume portion of our Unit. We are discovering different formulas and a variety of ways to assess the volumes of geometric figures.
ELA: This week we have completed writing 6 poems, 3 acrostic and 3 concrete poems. Next week we will finish our poetry unit and start our last unit of the year.
SS: We are exploring innovations and technological advances that came about during the Middle Ages. The students are learning about developments in medicine, sanitation, construction, and weaponry. They are exploring many of the different things that were invented, discovered, advanced, or introduced during this time of great change. They will then create a product ad as if they were the best salesman in their field.
Science: Science students have created microworlds and are working to establish balance in them as the plants grow and other small organisms are introduced. This week we are focusing on the next final product in this project: a biological cycle that is keeping the ecosystem thriving. Students choose a cycle to focus on, and complete a sketch of how that works in a larger ecosystem, as well as how it works in the biobottle.
In 8th grade:
- Math - Students will be working on Pythagorean Theorem Portfolio and PFA.
Acc. Math - Students will be working with Rigid Transformations Portfolio and PFA.
History: Social Studies class is learning about The Alamo, The Oregon Trail and the Donner Party.
English Language Arts/Advanced ELA: Students completed an art analysis activity connecting art created by survivors to the other Holocaust sources they have studied. We will conclude this unit with an examination of the many forms of resistance.
Science: Next week, science students will begin their Forces and Engineering projects building Bridges. Bridges will be designed and built throughout the week.
8th grade PARENTS:
If you haven't already sent a baby picture of your 8th grader, please send one as soon as possible to rschultz@wpsdk12.org. We will be doing an 8th grade slideshow at Recognition, and would love to have every single student included!!!
DEADLINE IS MAY 20th!!!
In Enrichments this week...
- In PE, we are doing a super fun unit! Table Tennis, Ladder Golf, Bocce Ball, and Cone Zone. These are called "Gather Together" games to play with family and friends. :)
- In Art, students are printmaking.
- In STEAM, we were building and programming Lego vehicles, building and testing paper roller coasters, scaling project in Minecraft or murals and doing 3d Print projects - designing, printing, testing
In PNN, we worked on filming short movies.
- Students in sewing class are going to be making pajama pants.
- Those in cooking are learning more skills to help with their final project.
- Woodshop students are looking for more projects to do.
- Child development students are learning how to raise a well rounded child.
- Choir- We are diving into working on the two pieces selected by our Teacher Cadets, and learning our combined piece for the May concert.
- 8th graders have chosen their recognition piece and we are waiting for it to come in.
- Bands- The bands are working on their pieces selected by our Teacher Cadet. 8th grade band has chosen their recognition piece.
In SSN this week...
Everything we do, we do together!
We cleaned up trash for Earth Day.
We also learned more about Wolves because Thursday we are headed to the Wolf Sanctuary. We will have pictures next week!
Remind your kiddos: Being in class is vital to learning!!
MS Sports & Activities NEWS
WPMS Sports:
Softball:
Monday 4/22 is our first home game against Florence!!
We lost both games, but fought hard.
We will play an away game on Thursday @ Florence!!
Track:
We have an away meet today @ Salida!!!
Championships will be @ HOME - May 8th!
Go Panthers!!
Spring Mountain Bike Club
Spring is here, and that means it's time to register for the Spring Mountain Bike Club! Join us for thrilling rides every Monday and Wednesday, starting April 24th, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM! Only $5! Registration is required! Visit our homepage at www.wpsdk12.org/wpms to for more information and to access the forms or pick up a packet from the school office. Let's hit the trails together!
Cheer Tryouts for 2024-2025
If you're an incoming 6th-8th grader, here's your chance to explore and see what Cheer is all about!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
Open Practice: April 30, 5:30-7:30 PM @ WPMS Commons
Parent Info Meeting: May 2, 5:30-6:30 PM @ WPMS Library
Tryout Clinic: May 6-8, 5:30-7:30 PM @ WPMS Gym
Tryouts: May 10, 5:30-7:30 PM @ WPMS Gym
Don't miss out! RSVP using this form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd7.../viewform
See you there!
Band, Choir & Jazz Band SCHEDULE:
4/29: Band 5-7pm @ WPMS
5/6: Choir 5-7pm @ WPHS
5/11: Choir competing in Music in the Parks @ Elitches
5/13: Band 5-7pm @ WPMS
5/18: Band competing in Music in the Parks @ Elitches
5/14: 6TH GRADE CONCERT 6-7pm @ Woodland Park Middle School
5/16: 7th & 8th grade Choir & Band & Jazz band SPRING CONCERT 6-7pm @ WPMS
MARCHING BAND at WPHS!!!
2024 Marching Band Season
Attention 2024-2025 8th graders! Did you know you can join the High School Marching Band for the 2024 fall season?
Next year's 8th graders are invited to join the marching band as an instrument player or color guard!
This summer's band camp will be August 1-12, 9:00am - 4:00pm at the High School.
Dive into the pre-season details now at this link:
Pride of the Park Marching Band Pre-Season Information 2024
Ready to take the first step? Secure your spot by registering at this link:
Questions can be directed to Mr. Hemingson at jhemingson@wpsdk12.org.
Do you need some WPMS Spirit wear?
WPMS is partnered with 1st Place Spiritwear to provide an online spirit wear store! You can order WPMS t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more for yourself and for your student at this link: https://1stplace.sale/16717. WPMS receives 10% of every order! You can visit this site year-round to make your purchases with more sales offered throughout the year. Each item is custom printed at the time of your order so orders can take up to 15-20 business days to ship. Show your Panther Pride, happy shopping! #PantherProud
Let's make every day SPIRIT day!!
CAREER ADVANCE Colorado
The program is funded through House Bill 23-1246, which dedicates $38.6 million to fully cover tuition, fees, course materials, and other costs for training programs in high priority areas: construction, early childhood education, education, forestry, firefighting, law enforcement, and nursing.