Westport Middle School Newsletter
October 2022
Wildcat Students of the Month
-Parker Babbitt (Grade 7)
-Kayden Collasius (Grade 5)
-Jack Correia (Grade 6)
-Maxwell Cohen (Grade 5)
-Kendall Ferry (Grade 7)
-Leeland Levrault (Grade 5)
-Cristian Lima (Grade 7)
-Nathaniel Lima (Grade 7)
-Jillian Melnyk (Grade 5)
-Griffin Rayne (Grade 8)
-Harper Thibodeau (Grade 6)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WMHS Athletics
Updates from AD Pacheco
Fall sports are wrapping up the regular season over the next week. A big shoutout to our golf team for qualifying for the state tournament, and representing Westport well at Foxborough Country Club! Our girls soccer team continues to work hard and improve, recently defeating Case High School on the road to avenge a 3-0 loss earlier in the season. Senior games have been a success for our field hockey, boys soccer, and volleyball teams; all of which look to make a run in the upcoming state tournament. We'd like to thank our fall senior student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to our athletic program! State tournament pairings will be released early next week.
Winter sports registration will open up on FamilyID on November 1st, and run through November 18th. Tryouts will begin on the Monday after Thanksgiving (11/28). Keep an eye on the athletics page of the school website for tryout times.
Westport High School's Homecoming is on Thursday, November 10th from 6-10pm at White's of Westport. Permission slips are available in the Main Office and are due on November 2nd.
Thanks!
Boys Soccer
Grade 7/8 Dance
Thank you to our PTO for organizing the event!
Veterans Day Assemblies
WMS would like to thank all veterans for their service. We honor you every day.
Term 1 Report Cards
Please note that progress reports and report cards will NOT be mailed home this year. To access your student's progress report or report card, please go to the Community Portal via the Families tab of the district website.
If you are in need of Community Portal access, please email jcorey@westportschools.org.
MCAS Dates
- April 3 & 4, 2023 - Gr 5 & 6 ELA
- April 12 & 13, 2023 - Gr 7 & 8 ELA
- May 2 & 3, 2023 - Gr 5 & 6 Math
- May 4 & 5, 2023 - Gr 7 & 8 Math
- May 9 & 10, 2023 - Gr 5 & 8 Science
School Organization Updates
Music Boosters Updates
Our choral and band programs are off to a great start this year! They are busy preparing for their holiday concerts which will be held on the following dates:
- Monday, December 12 Middle School Choral Holiday Concert 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, December 13 Middle/High School Band Holiday Concert 6:30 PM
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Wildcat Pep Band on their debut performance at the Dig Pink Girls’ Volleyball game. It’s going to be an exciting season! You can hear them perform at our upcoming home basketball games.
Please update your Westport Music Boosters membership. The forms can be found on the Westport Community Schools website under “Families” and “Virtual Backpack.” Providing your email address will keep you up to date on our music/drama activities and your donations will provide the much-needed funds to keep our programs alive!
Thank you!
PTO Updates
Hello Wildcats!
The Westport Middle-High PTO is in full swing - here are some important dates and fundraising information for the students and staff at the middle-high school.
Important Dates & Notes:
Cookies & More Fundraiser - Runs October 24th - November 11th, 2022
Catalog packets went home with all Middle School Students last week, however, you can view the fundraiser information and Parent Letter Here.
Please visit www.shopfund.com today to register, and share the fundraiser on social media/email directly through your student dashboard. All sales are online making this an easy-to-manage fundraiser.
Cash Raffle - Win CASH Prizes in our last 2022 Cash Raffle
Get your tickets at the WES-MAC PTO Holiday Fair or online today!
November 1, 2022 - 8th Grade Washington D.C. Permission Slips & Deposits Due
Trip Information, presentation, forms and other downloads can be found on the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Page of our website
November 18th - 5th & 6th Grade Dance
Invitations & permission slips will go home with students the week of November 7th and are available online HERE
Volunteers & donations are needed to help make the dance a success - sign up HERE
December 3rd - Look for the Middle-High School PTO Booth at the WES-MAC PTO Holiday Fair
We will be selling our Wildcat Travel Cups and 20 oz. Insulated Tumblers- both make perfect holiday gifts! You can also beat the rush and order your merchandise today on our website!
Walk/Run for Westport 2022
Thank you to all everyone who participated, supported and/or attended the Walk/Run for Westport 2022! Our joint event with the Westport Education Foundation and the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging was a huge success thanks to your participation and support! We look forward to planning future events to build community while raising money for the students and seniors of our town! Watch the amazing video from the event HERE
You are an integral part of our community and your support has an impact on what we can do each year! Please consider supporting our fundraisers and events and/or volunteering your time and talents to our organization - we can not continue our important work providing for our students and staff and building community without you!
Signup HERE today to stay informed and visit our Website for the latest PTO Information, Fundraising and Event Updates! Don't forget that you can make a DONATION and PURCHASE Wildcat Items and Raffle Tickets right on our site.
If you have questions or need to contact us, please email us at whspa02790@gmail.com.
Thank You for your continued support,
Westport Middle-High School PTO
WAB Updates
Hello Wildcats,
Congratulations to all of our Fall Athletes and our Seniors for a great season. Here is some new and exciting news from the Athletic Boosters:
WAB New Online Store - Our online store is up and running with some new options that are sure to be a big hit. Take a look: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/westport-wildcats
NEW Wildcat Wear Contest - Two ways to win!
Every on-line purchase from squadlocker will get you entered into a drawing for a $50 Gift Card.
The customer with the most items ordered will get a Wildcat Surprise Gift from Us!! Drawing will be pulled and announced at our December meeting.
Next Meeting - November 14, 2022 at 7pm in the New School Media Center. Join Us!!
Mr Westport 2023 - WAB is hoping to host the Mr. Westport show this spring.
ATTENTION: SENIORS : Start thinking of Ideas and dance routines. If anyone would like to help, please let us know.
GO WILDCATS!!! ________________________________________________________________________________________
Wondering how you can join or help????
Come to a Meeting: The WAB usually meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the Media Center.
Team Parent Representative: Represent your child's team at our meetings and help us keep up to date information on facebook. It would be ideal to have a parent for each sport to help us spread the word and stay informed.
Volunteer: We always need hands to help at our concession stands during games and at fundraising events. Please email us if you are able to volunteer and watch Facebook for volunteer opportunities.
Make A Donation: If you would like to make a donation to WAB:
Mail to : Westport Athletic Boosters: 400 Old County Rd, Westport, Ma 02790
Paypal: paypal.me/wsptathleticboosters or Venmo:@Westport-AthleticsBoosters
Follow Us on Facebook: Like and Follow our page- Westport Wildcats Athletic Boosters
Mr. Westport: Help plan, organize, work or sponsor the event. Coming Spring 2023!!
Please email us with any questions or to be a part of our email blasts - westportsportsboosters@gmail.com
We hope that you will help us to continue our work for the next generation of Wildcats!!
We appreciate anything & everything you can contribute!!! It takes a Village!!
WEF Updates
Dear Friends,
Hello from all of us at the Westport Education Foundation! We hope that everyone is enjoying this Fall Weather and time with family and friends. We have a few notes to share with all of you and hope to see you all soon.
WALK/ RUN FOR WESTPORT 2022: THANK YOU to all who participated, volunteered, supported and attended the Walk/Run for Westport 2022! Our joint event with the Westport Middle/High PTO and the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging was a huge success thanks to everyone’s support! We look forward to planning future events to build community while raising money for the students and seniors of our town! Watch the amazing video from the event HERE.
WEF NEWS: Our board members and volunteers work hard all year long to help support the teachers and staff in the Westport Community Schools from the Macomber to the High School level. This year WEF has supported:
NEW Literacy geodes that will be implemented into the curriculum at both the Macomber and Elementary schools;
NEW Mystery Science program that will be used by Science teachers in the Elementary and Middle Schools;
NEW SAT course, which will be offered at the High School level for any student who wishes to prepare for that test.
NEW Drama Production: Once on This Island, Jr.
Please visit our website and facebook page for up to date information:
https://www.westporteducationfoundation.com
If you have any questions, please email us at info@westporteducationfoundation.com or call us at 508-493-7671. We would love to hear from you and hope that you have a fantastic year ahead!
Best wishes from all of us at WEF!
WMS School Council
I am always looking for new parents, guardians, community members, staff, and students to join School Council. This month's meeting will be focused on review and revision of the WMS Student Handbook.
No School - Election Day/Staff Training
Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022, 07:30 AM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Wildcat Pride Night
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022, 05:00 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022, 06:00 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
Friday, Nov 11, 2022, 07:30 AM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Grade 5/6 Dance
Friday, Nov 18, 2022, 06:00 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 24 - Friday, November 25 - NO SCHOOL
Mrs. Charette and Mr. Persico would like to wish all WMS students, families, and staff a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful each one of you are part of our Wildcat family!