Wolverine News
December 7, 2020
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,
As Winter Break is nearing, here are some important upcoming dates to be aware of in the month of December.
- Wednesday, December 16: Teacher grading day for Quarter 2 Progress Reports, No advisory classes.
- Friday, December 18: Student Winter Social
- Monday, December 21 - Friday, January 1: Winter Break, No School
- Monday, January 4: School Resumes
Stay safe and have a great week!
Ms. Elise Catanese
Principal
WOMS is EPIC (Engaged, Persistent, Intentional, Career & College Ready)
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Our mission is to prepare our students for the best comprehensive distance learning experience possible. We ask that you guide and support your child's learning by ensuring that they:
- Attend all classes, arrive on time, and be prepared and ready for the day's learning.
- Complete and turn in all assignments on time.
- Consistently communicate with their teachers.
- Know that you expect them to succeed in school.
Together we will make this Mission Possible!
Wolverine Winter Social
West Orient has traditionally hosted a Winter Social each year for students on the last day before Winter Break during the last period of the school day. This year, we’re going to do the same!
On December 18th during 5th Period, students will be invited to participate in several online activities hosted by their teachers and other staff members. Students can choose from among the many fun activity options available. We hope that by providing this traditional event, we can continue to support the fun and joy of the middle school experience. Students can dress up in red/green, or their favorite school-appropriate holiday attire. It’s time to pull out the Ugly Holiday Sweaters! We’re looking forward to seeing all our students there!
Honor Roll Recognitions
Click here for a complete list of quarter one honor roll students.
COMING SOON! Student Social Time
An exciting new opportunity is coming for students! On Wednesdays beginning after the Winter Break, students will have an opportunity to meet with friends, hangout, and have fun in a supervised virtual setting. Staff members will host social times and will provide breakout rooms in which students can gather and socialize. On Wednesday, December 9th, staff members will collect input from students on topics and activities for the social time breakout groups. Ideas include games, book clubs, topical conversation groups, and general conversation.
Students will receive information through their advisory classes in Google Classroom. Once students join the class, they’ll be able to go to that class and get the meeting links to enter the weekly social time on Wednesday. More details regarding signing up for specific groups and clubs will follow after the winter break.
6th Grade: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
7th Grade: 11:30AM - 12 Noon.
8th Grade: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
Let’s make this a fun time to see friends and reconnect!
Holiday Assistance
As we enter the holiday season, if you are in need of some supports, please contact the school office at 503-663-3323.
Here is a resource that might be helpful in the weeks ahead:
Friday's Urban Gleaners - Food boxes are available. No information required. Food is always free. They will not be open Christmas and New Years, but families can go to this site weekly. 23901 NE Halsey Street., Wood Village, OR 97060. Madera Court Apartments is where the distribution is located.
Student supplies still available for pick up
If you have not had a chance to pick up your Student(s) Supply Envelope from our last distribution, you may still do so. As a reminder, supply pick-up is by appointment only. Envelopes contain curriculum/novels that students may be currently needing in their classes. Our staff will help schedule a day and time that works best for you!
Our office hours for supply pick-up are 8:30 -3:30pm. Feel free to contact the office at (503) 663-3323 if you have any questions.
WOMS Counseling Center
Hello again, Wolverine Students & Families!
Our "new normal" continues to impact us and those around us in many different ways. Whether it be housing, bills, food, mental health, or other needs, I am happy to help connect you to those resources. The links below are by category and can be translated to your home language. Other specific resource links can be found on the WOMS Counseling Website.
Please don't hesitate to contact me! Students & Families can always email me or submit a Request Form.
-Ms. Kinder
PTC School Fundraiser - Yard Signs
Missed out on West Orient yard signs this fall? No worries, we have you covered! Simply place your order via our Square Store and you will be contacted by our PTC for sign pick up arrangements.
Each yard sign is $20 and all profits go directly back to our wonderful teachers and staff (Teacher/Staff Grant Fund). Signs are also water proof, so you can keep showing your WO Pride all season long!
Please make sure to place your yard sign order by Monday December 7th. Have questions? Reach out to Megan Leonard at Leonardmegan84@gmail.com or 503-539-6482
Link for West Orient Pride Sign: https://checkout.square.site/buy/RGTNF2JVUEB2HRR55RPIFTIL
Link for West Orient Mission Possible Sign: https://checkout.square.site/buy/CJ462EBIEA6USHGCMAV5J654
Student Immunizations & Health Clinic Information
Just a reminder that students still need to have their immunizations up to date by the exclusion day in February so that students are not excluded when we return to in-person instruction.
Locations for Immunizations: Click here!
Distance Learning Resources for Parents
School Office Hours
Do you need Technology Help?
If I have further technology related questions, where can I get help?
For further technology questions, please contact our school at 503-663-3323. Our school will work to get you in touch with a staff member who is able to assist you, or pass along further information to the Technology Department. You may now also get in touch by calling our Family Tech Assistance Line at 503-258-4733.