A Note From Mrs. Wiley
Wildcat families,
The book fair closes tomorrow at noon. Thanks to all of you for the amazing support of the fair and our classroom libraries. If your family was not able to shop at the book fair but would still like to buy books, the online fair will continue until December 11th. If you have any questions about the online fair, please contact Mrs. Thomas (mthomas@ncmcs.org).
Progress reports are required to go home Friday for any student who is at-risk of failing one or more subjects for the year.
We need your help with a few housekeeping details. Please ensure all transportation arrangements are made with your child prior to coming to school. Instruction is interrupted every time we have to call a classroom with a change. Also, those picking up 8th graders in the afternoon are reminded to use the right turn signal to alert the staff member on duty. This helps with flow of traffic. A complete list of carline expectations are listed below in this newsletter.
Our FCA Club continues their canned food drive this week. Your donations will benefit a local food pantry in West End.
Our basketball teams travel to Northern Moore Monday and Crain's Creek on Tuesday before returning home Thursday for a game against East Lee. Students must be picked up by 6:30pm. We have a home wrestling match Tuesday vs Crain's Creek. Students staying for this match must have rides at school by 5:15pm.
As always, it's a great day to be a Wildcat.
Take care,
JW
School Information
Please acknowledge the MCS Student Code of Conduct in Parent Portal.
Instructional (including the encore fees) and technology fees can be paid online, or students can bring in cash or check. Contact Ms. Mullen, our bookkeeper, if you have any questions.
Dogs are not allowed on campus. If your dog is in your car during our morning and/or afternoon carline, we ask that you ensure your dog is restrained when your child exits or enters the car.
Don't forget to review the dress code with your child. In particular, students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides. Clothing must cover undergarments, and breasts, genitals and buttocks must be covered with opaque (non see-through) fabric. For more information, visit the MCS Student Code of Conduct.
Bus Transportation Information: Students are not allowed to ride a bus in which they are not assigned. They can only ride their assigned bus.
- Routes: Transportation can be viewed on Parent Portal (web browser only, NOT the app). Here you can verify your child's transportation information.
- Communication: Please continue to contact the call center (910-947-5861) for any concerns or questions about your student's route.
The MCS middle school final grades are calculated as follows:
- For a single semester course, a student’s final grade shall be determined based on the final exam 15% of the final grade) and the grade for each nine-week marking period (each marking period representing 42.5% of the final grade).
- For a year-long course, a student’s final grade shall be determined based on the final exam (15% of the final grade) and the grade for each semester (semesters are the average for two nine-week marking periods with each semester representing 42.5% of the final grade).
- Middle school students taking high school courses will be graded using the Grade 9-12 formula.
Wildcat Athletics
December 5: Basketball Game at Northern Moore (Highfalls ES), 4pm
December 6: Wrestling HOME vs CCMS, 4pm
December 6: Basketball Game at CCMS, 4pm
December 8: Basketball Game HOME vs East Lee, 4pm
Girls Volleyball/Boys Soccer Info
The last day to sign up for tryouts is Wednesday, December 7. Sign up sheets are located by the cafeteria.
WPMS PTSO News
- PTSO General Business Meetings and Parent Informational Sessions. Mark your calendars and join us to learn how we all can support our students.
- Our PTSO is raising money for a flag pole and flag for our ball fields. Please reach out to one of our officers (see below) if you would like to help.
Parent Involvement
PTSO
Do you want to get involved but don't know where to start? Join the WPMS PTSO. For more information, reach out to one of our board members or email them at wpmptso@gmail.com.
- Alison McCloskey - president
- Amanda Peterson - secretary
- Meredith Morgan-Coleman - treasurer
- Karyn Schwagel - board member
Parent Advisory Representatives
Here are your parent representatives for the 2022-23 school year.
- Parent Advisory Council (PAC): Chiquita Monroe
- Military Family Advisory Council (MFAC): Alison McCloskey
- Hispanic Community Advisory Council (HCAC): Elizzeth Salgado
- African American Community Advisory Council (AACAC): Whitney Alford
- School Improvement Team (SIT): Alison McCloskey and Lynn Antil
Booster Clubs
Band, Orchestra , Choral Music/Theater, and Athletics
