Wolverine News
May 2, 2022
West Orient Middle School
Website: gresham.k12.or.us/woms
Location: 29805 Southeast Orient Drive, Gresham, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 663-3323
Twitter: @WOMSwolverines
Dear Families,
Happy May! Bring on the sunshine!
Important Upcoming Events:
- May 2 & 3: Outdoor School Field Trips
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3: PTC Meeting @ East Orient Elementary (in person), 6:30 PM
May 5: Band Fundraiser Cookie Dough Pickup, 4-6 PM
May 23: Band Concert @ Barlow HS, 7 PM
May 23: 5th Grade Visitations, Hogan Cedars 9:30 AM, East Orient 10:45 AM
May 26: 5th Grade Parent Night, 5:30 PM
May 27: Student of the Month Pizza Party
May 30: Memorial Day, No School
May 31: Bullwinkles Field Trip, 8th Grade Band
If you ever have any questions or concerns, I can be reached via email at catanese@gresham.k12.or.us or via phone at 503-663-3323.
Ms. Elise Catanese
Principal
Wolverines are EPIC (Engaged, Persistent, Intentional, Career & College Ready)
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
April Students of the month
Each year staff members recognize students who promote success in and out of the classroom with an award called Student of the Month. Students are presented with a certificate of achievement with a personalized message from their nominating teacher. Student of the Month nominees demonstrate the following EPIC characteristics;
Academics - class participation, work completion, self-motivated, and going beyond basic expectations
Effort - works hard and is persistent
Character - displays initiative, honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion
Behavior - no behavior concerns or referrals
Social Relationships - leadership, willingness to help peers, shows respect
Attendance - good daily attendance and no excessive tardies
Congratulations to our April 2022 Wolverine Students of the Month!
6th Grade
7th Grade
Kaleb Collins, April Glenn, Jesse Hall, Izzy Johns, Ryan Kelly, Andy Lopez Cecilio, Damian Pablo Avendano,
Lacey Veltkamp
8th Grade
ODS for 6th Grade Reminder
Dear Sixth Grade Parents and Guardians,
Students were excited for the beginning of their two day Outdoor School experience. Students boarded buses this morning at school to transport them to Camp Kuratli, which is between Boring and Estacada. Over the next two days, students will do field studies at the site, be served lunch and dinner, and will be transported back to the school.
Parents will need to pick students up from school on both nights (May 2nd and May 3rd). Please plan to pick up your child no later than 5:45 PM in the bus area (back of the school).
We are looking forward to this exciting outdoor learning experience for our sixth graders! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 503-663-3323.
8th Grade End-of-Year Activities
Please review the letter below regarding important parent and student Information for the 8th Grade End-of-Year Activities, 2021-22.
Track & Field Information
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please consider volunteering and help support your Track & Field athletes! Middle school track season runs from March 28 through May 17.
Please click here to view the parent letter and track competition schedule.
If you would like to volunteer, you WILL need a background check which is good for 2 years. The application is on our WOMS homepage as well as on the District homepage. It will take up to 2 weeks to process and then you will want to call the office to see if it has been approved.
Homework Club
Homework Club runs March 29 and go through May 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40-4:40 PM.
To participate, students/parent must complete an OST (Out of School Time) form. Please complete and return to the office as soon as possible!
OST (Out of School Time) Form - English
OST (Out of School Time) Form - Spanish
Please call the school office if you have any questions, 503-663-3323.
Canvas Resources for Student & Parents
The Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) is used by our teachers as an extension to in-class instruction. Teachers using Canvas can post assignments, give feedback, and communicate with students. If your child is absent from school, they should go to their teacher's Canvas page where daily assignments will be posted with instructions. If you or your child has a question about a specific assignment, please email the teacher.
Here are some videos to learn more about how to navigate in Canvas. Please click here.
Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
Dear Parents,
The Parent/Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook for the 2021-2022 school year is available to review.