Notes from the WGMS Principal
February 11, 2023
Message from the Principal
Hello WGMS families!
It never ceases to amaze me what we can do together as a community! One of the traits we instill in our students is to be "Built for Others." We wrapped up our Superbowl food drive and are looking forward to the Can & Bottle drive here next Saturday. We are also looking to our annual St. Baldrick's event in early March.
Stay well,
Michael McGrath
Black History Month
Welcome Officer Flanagan!
Student Celebrations!
- This morning we celebrated Shaman Wesley, Chance Clark, Aisha Scott, and Kamryn Chrostowski in our Positivity Pause drawing. Thank you for adding positivity to WGMS!
- Congratulations to Cristiano Molina and Sara Napierski, two sixth graders who recently received science awards through Wonderworks. As a prize they will have the opportunity to meet astronaut Dr. Don Thomas!
WGMS Students Participate in Building Name Change
St. Baldrick's Brave the Shave
Our St. Baldrick's event at West Genesee Middle School took off in 2014 as a result of our students looking for a way to support and stand with fellow students and members of our community who have been impacted by childhood cancer. A conversation became an idea and that idea has now become an event. Through our efforts as a school community we have raised over $120,000 and are determined to continue to raise awareness, raise some money and have some fun all in an effort to help fight childhood cancer. Please support our “Brave the Shave” event in any way that you can and help us make a difference in the lives of children across the country. It's all about "The Power of WE!" HERE is the link to volunteer, donate, and/or brave the shave.
WGMS Spirit Week!
Monday, February 13 - Beach Day
Tuesday, February 14 - Red/Pink Kindness Day
Wednesday, February 15 - Flannel Day
Thursday, February 16 - Red, White, and Blue Day
Friday, February 17 - Blue and Orange (SU) or Blue and Gold (Wildcat) Day
WGMS PTA Can & Bottle Drive
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023
Drop-off Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop-off Location: WGMS Front Circle
Super Bowl cans and bottles are welcome!
WGMS Battle of the Books
WGMS Super Bowl Food Drive
We are blown away by the generosity of WGMS families as we see how many items have been donated to support the West Genesee Power Pack program. The bins were even emptied mid-week to make more room! It was a close call, but it looks like the majority of our students and staff are hopeful for a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl win! We are grateful for the continued care and support for our school community.
WGMS Chess Club
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Upcoming Events
- February 13-17, 2023 WGMS Spirit Week
- February 15, 2023 BOE Public Forum, Renaming WGMS - 6:00 p.m., Stonehedge Library
- February 18, 2023 PTA Can & Bottle Drive at WGMS
- February 20-24, 2023 No School, Winter Recess
- March 8, 2023 PTA Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- March 10, 2023 St. Baldrick's Brave the Shave (during lunches)
- March 13, 2023 No School, Superintendent's Conference Day