Wilson Middle School Newsletter
November 2022
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES-EARLY RELEASE
Just a reminder, parent conferences are fast approaching.
They will take place November 2nd-4th in the Main Gym. These 3 days students will be released at 11:15am. You will be receiving a post card with the date and time of your conference. Please call your student's CAVS/homeroom teacher in advance, if you need to reschedule your conference time.
We look forward to meeting every parent.
The Book Fair is BACK!!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Nov 2nd-Nov 4th- PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
11:15am Release Time
Nov 6th- Daylight Savings (change clocks 1 hour back)
Nov 10th - Wilson Booster Meeting
Nov 11th-VETERANS DAY/NO SCHOOL
Nov 21st-25th-THANKSGIVING BREAK/NO SCHOOL
Nov 28th - CLASSES RESUME
A special Thank You to our two Wilson staff members who have served our Country!
Mr. S. Peterson (Math Teacher)– US Air Force 1987-1991, Worked as ground support for medical transport & Served in Desert Storm for 6 months.
Mr. E. Garza (Security Officer) - Served in the US Army 1994-1997. Worked as a Quarter Master and Chemical Equipment repair, 63J
Science News
November's Character Word
Attendance Info
CHECKING OUT A STUDENT: When you know your student has an appointment or needs to be picked up early, we ask that you to send a note or call in the morning with the time they will be picked up. Your student will need to turn in the note to the office and will receive a pass to be released with the time you indicate. We will not be calling classrooms, as this
interrupts instruction.
If you have any questions, please call our attendance secretary at 573-2410.
Wilson Parent Booster Club
Wilson Parent Booster Club welcomes parents and staff to the 2022-2023 school year! We are confident that this year will be one of the best ever! Boosters is a great way to help students, teachers, and staff. We will need your support to make this happen. We meet the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Wilson Cafeteria. Please plan to join us to see how you can be involved. Feel free to call us if you have any questions (573-2400).
Hope to see you soon!
Congratulations to our new 6th grade Leadership Representatives!
Olivia Jackson
Jayce Ramos
Cynthia Sanchez
Also a big shout-out to our Leadership students for putting on an amazing Fall Social which brought over 400 students together!
Young Women's Leadership Summit.
Please reach out to Mrs. Guzman (509)573-2415 if you have any questions.
Homework Center
Message from Mrs. Madrinich, Teacher Librarian
Attention: We will be putting fines in Skyward for books missing since last school year this month.
Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy
All student cell phones, earbuds, and electronic devices are to be turned off and stored in student's backpacks once students arrive on campus 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Wilson Middle School staff will not be responsible for lost or stolen cell phones or electronic devices. If the student is caught with their phone out, the phone will be taken to the office and the student will pick it up at the end of the day. If the incident happens, again the parents will be asked to come and pick up the cell phone.
If students need to reach parents for any reason they can use the phone in the office.
Legal Definition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (RCW 28A.300.285):
“Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to those shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability or other distinguishing characteristics, when such an act: Physically or emotionally harms a student or damages the student’s property; or has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
What makes bullying different from other conflicts?
Bullying:
Not friends/imbalance of power, Repeated over time, Intentional, Physical/emotional harm, Unequal emotional reaction, Seeking control/possession, No remorse – blames target, No effort to solve problem.
Other Conflicts:
Between friends/equals/peers, Spontaneous/occasional, Accidental/not planned, No serious, lasting harm, Equal emotional reaction, Not for domination/control, Often a sense of remorse, May try to solve problem.
How can you report bullying?
If you see someone being bullied, tell someone you trust. You can report bullying to any school staff member, School Compliance Officer, or the District Compliance Officer. Reports can be filed anonymously. Each school office has incident reporting forms. Incident reporting forms are also available under the Reporting section of this webpage.
McKinney-Vento
Who is considered eligible for homeless assistance and services?
Any child or youth who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate night-time residence is considered homeless and McKinney-Vento eligible for assistance and services. This includes temporarily sharing housing with others, living in bus or train stations, hotels, campgrounds, or similar settings.
If you have a child who may qualify for assistance and would like more information, please contact our office at 509.573.7142, vela.javier@ysd7.org
Additional information on education for homeless youth is available on the National Center for Homeless Education website.
Wilson Middle School
Website: https://www.ysd7.org/Domain/232
Location: 902 South 44th Avenue, Yakima, WA, USA
Phone: (509)573-2400
Yakima School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender DISCRIMINATION (OP 3210) and (OP 5010) identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (Students): Title IX / ADA / Section 504 – Kelli Riddle, Executive Director of Student Services, 105 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7004, riddle.kelli@ysd7.org
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (Non-Students): Title IX / ADA – Robert Noe, Chief Legal Counsel, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7039, nondiscrimination@ysd7.org.
You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinators who are listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see column to the right under “Complaint Options”). For a copy of the district’s nondiscrimination operational procedure, contact your school or district office, or view it online: www.ysd7.org (OP 3210) and (OP 5010).