The Winch Word
Happy New Year January 2017 Edition
News and Notes From Oliver W. Winch Middle School
Bulldog Bulletin Student News
No Place For Hate
"No Place For Hate is designed to enhance a culture of respect and to create a safe, bully-free learning environment for students at all grade levels. In compliance with the New York State Dignity Act, No Place For Hate offers schools the opportunity to be recognized for their staff development and student training related to bullying, harassment and discrimination. Since ADL is dedicated to the mission of ending hatred and bigotry toward all people, we offer No Place for Hate at no cost to schools. Schools that fulfill all requirements will receive a personalized No Place For Hate banner at the end of the school year. Click here to view brochure."
We kicked off this journey with all students having the choice to sign the Resolution for Respect in early December, which allows them to declare their dedication to treating everyone with kindness and respect. In addition, we will have three separate activities that focus on ideas of anti-bullying, tolerance, and diversity from now through the spring months. What makes these activities unique is that students will be active participants, rather than simple passive attendees.
Our first all-building activity will happen on Thursday, January 26th when we'll welcome musician Jared Campbell to the building. Jared will present his interactive music with a message to all grades, and in the week following all students will reflect in small groups with their team teachers on what they saw and heard. They will also begin to plan how they can use this message to contribute to a positive climate in our building. Stay tuned for information on other upcoming No Place For Hate Events as we head toward the spring.
Girls Winter Retreat
You can find the event flyer by clicking here.
SHMD/OWWMS Basket Raffle
Important Dates:
8th to 9th Grade Parent Transition Night
Thursday, Jan 12, 2017, 06:30 PM
South Glens Falls Senior High School
January Teen Town!!!
Friday, Jan 13, 2017, 07:00 PM
Oliver W. Winch Middle School
Monthly Home-School Association Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017, 06:30 PM
Oliver W Winch Middle School, Hudson Street, South Glens Falls, NY, United States
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month:
How can I find out what's going on?
I'm glad you asked! There are a variety of ways to find out about OWWMS.
- Our school & District website (including daily calendars of activities)
- Remind text message service (see instructions below)