The Elite
Your Weekly Woodcreek Newsletter
Principal's Message
WMS Family,
Please see the video below.
Moye
Reminders of Campus Polices and Procedures
ID Badges
We appreciate your help in reviewing the below consequences with you student.
-Students that fail to get a needed temporary ID badge before arriving to 1st period will automatically receive an after school detention.
-Students that are seen throughout the school day with their ID badge in their pocket, backpack, or under their shirt will automatically receive an after school detention.
-Any students that attempt to wear a temporary ID badge that reflects a previous date, will automatically receive an after school detention.
Early Parent Pick-Up
Tardies
3rd/4th Tardy- After school detention on Tuesday or Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. with parent contact (transportation will not be provided)
5th/6th Tardy- Extended after school detention on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with parent contact (transportation will not be provided)
7th Tardy- ISS and parent conference
All tardies will be cleared at the end of each 9 week period
Special Note from Our Nurse
A Parent's Need to Know
Ms. Garcia's goal is for each WMS student to be safe and well during the school day and to receive prompt attention if medical problems arise. Students who are feeling ill during class can be sent to the clinic by the teacher. Those who have more serious problems, such as bleeding, vomiting, high fever, convulsions, and migraines will be taken care of immediately.
Fever
For a student with a fever of 100 degrees or higher, the parent/guardian will be notified of need for child to be picked up. It is recommended for the student with a fever not to return to school until fever free for 24 hours without the need of medication for the fever.
OTC (Over the Counter) medications are not available in the clinic.
All medicine MUST be brought to the clinic by an adult with the appropriate medication form. Some chronic conditions require a completed packet that includes a medical plan. The forms can be found on the Nurse’s web page in the Helpful Documents tab or can be filled out at the clinic when dropping off medication. PLEASE do not place medicine in a child’s backpack as this can be a life threatening mistake. The district medication guidelines are very specific and can be located on the district website in the student/parent handbook.
Immunization documentation is not negotiable. Humble ISD must be in compliance with Texas Law. Please respond promptly when notified of immunization discrepancies so that children do not miss any educational time. We realize that this can be a time consuming errand; however, we must show documentation to the state, when requested, regarding our students’ health records for everyone’s safety.
A child must go home for specific reasons stated in the handbook under several sections (ie. Health Related Matters, Illness, etc.). A doctor’s note stating "may return to school" is required upon returning to school, if they are suspected of having a communicable disease or skin rash of unknown origin. See Health Related Matters>Communicable Disease in Handbook.
Please update the nurse of any change in medication, diagnosis, or illness that your child may have during the school year. Correspond by email, phone, fax, or stop by the clinic.
Our goal is to expedite healthcare to promote maximum instructional time…thus learning!
Parking Reminder
Please don't block the entrances and exits to the apartments around our campus during student drop-off or dismissal.
Thanks,
Woodcreek Administration
Student News and Reminders
Boo Grams
Send a spooky treat for $1 to your friends, teachers, classmates and teammates. PTO will deliver it to the recipient’s 4th period teacher on Thursday, October 31st.
Choose from M&M’s, Airhead Extremes or hot chips.
Sales will be cash only and exact change is appreciated.
RELA News
RELA News
It’s hard to believe the 1st marking period is over! WMS students are enjoying the new textbook adoption at all grade levels. Report card access will be available October 25th on HAC.
November 14th & 15th – Class Spelling Bees
- Students will receive study guides through teacher email prior to the class bee
- Class winners will receive the study guides for the school spelling bee
December 11th – School Wide Spelling Bee (more information to follow)
December 16th - Poetry Slam (more information to follow)
I-Station Home Access
By now every student should have received the Istation directions for downloading at home and usage. Remember this web base programs helps students thrive and close the gaps on skills they may be weak in. It also can strengthen skills. Specific skill assignments can be assigned by the teacher if needed as well.
8th Grade –Unit 2 “What is the Horror Genre?”
Learning Objectives:
· Cite evidence to support analysis of literary criticism
· Paraphrase and summarize text
· Conduct research about horror stories and their authors
· Write about horror story elements
· Discuss author’s purpose and literary references
· Create different verb tenses using suffixes
· Analyze how writers use commas
· Discuss using academic language appropriately
7th Grade- Unit 2 “What helps people rise up to face difficulties?”
· Cite evidence to support inferences drawn from the text
· Analyze plot elements, including plot stages, conflict, and setting.
· Conduct research about rogue waves
· Write a description of how to adapt the story as a movie
· Discuss plot details in “Rogue Wave.”
· Use Latin roots to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
· Analyze and write simple, compound, and complex sentences.
· Language Discuss a story using the key term conflict
6th Grade – Unit 2 “What can you learn by seeing the world through an animals eyes?”
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze third-person point of view.
- Analyze how authors use details to develop voice.
- Research connections between people and their pets.
- Write a story about an animal using newly acquired vocabulary.
- Present a story using text and visuals.
- Use Latin roots to develop vocabulary.
- Analyze how writers use complex sentences.
- Language-Discuss how to use words to describe images.
Math News
6th and 7th PreAP: Covers all three middle school math years in 3 years. (6th, 7th and 8th Grade TEKS)
8th Graders in Algebra: By 8th grade, PreAP math students take 9th Grade Algebra and receive a high school credit (successful completion of 6/7 PreAP are required). The Algebra course provided to our advanced math students is a rigorous, PreAP curriculum following all high school guidelines including a mid-term and the end of year, EOC, Algebra state assessment. Algebra EOC is a high school graduation requirement.
PreAP core courses are not an all or nothing choice for students. Students can take one, all or most PreAP core. Humble ISD and WMS encourage the advancement of all students on campus however not all students are ready for the rigor of advanced mathematics. If students are not meeting expectations on summative grades in any of theirs PreAP math courses at any grade level please reach out to your counselor or Amy Suchadoll, Math Academic Lead Teacher to discuss appropriate math class placement. We want to support all students in their future academic successes. Foundation of math is an important component of high school success. Also students looking to accelerate math instruction should reach out as well to discuss options at WMS. Together we want to be a part of building an ELITE future for all WMS Lions.
Amy Suchadoll Amy.suchadoll@humbleisd.net 281-641-5316
Science News
Students have had a great time this week creating roller coasters to learn about potential and kinetic energy! They have come up with some very creative coaster! Next week students will be learning more about energy transformations through a lab called the Big Bang Lab, it's always a favorite with the students! Students' next test will be on November 6 over Energy and Energy Transformations. Have a great weekend!
7th Grade Science
Students have been studying heredity, sexual, and asexual reproduction. They have had a fun week reviewing through games and activities. Students will have their test next week on Tuesday, October 29. The next unit students will be studying about the body systems, specifically the bones and muscles. Students will participate in a fun PBL project. More information to come after the test next Tuesday! Have a great weekend!
8th Grade Science
Students are finishing up their unit on chemistry. They are studying chemical formulas and chemical reactions. They completed a really fun lab this week to identify signs of a chemical change! Next week they will continue learning about chemical changes and review for their test on Friday, November 1st. Students will then be moving into physics. Have a great weekend!!
Social Studies News
We are extending an invitation for Veterans of the families here at Woodcreek Middle to come and join us for this day of remembrance and celebration of our brave men and women of the United States Military, who have so valiantly defended our and other peoples’ freedoms around the world.
The Veteran’s Day Ceremony will be held from 12:45 to 1:20 PM in the main gym here at Woodcreek Middle School.
A hospitality suite will in place in the teacher’s lounge for our Veterans in attendance, across the hall from the gyms. There will be sandwiches, drinks and snacks for our Veterans to enjoy after the ceremony has concluded.
A RSVP form will come home Monday with all Social Studies classes. This form is for any veteran(s) in your immediate family who wishes to join us on this solemn day.
Woodcreek Middle School is proud to host and celebrate the lives of our Veterans and their families who have given so much, so that this country’s future generations will continue to live in “the land of the free and the home of the brave.”
WMS Schedule Change Application Review
Counselor's Corner
START WITH HELLO WEEK (OCTOBER 28th - NOVEMBER 1st)
The Woodcreek students and staff will participate in the “Start with Hello Week” during the week of Oct 28th-Nov 1st.
Start with Hello is a program from Sandy Hook Promise that teaches students how to be more socially inclusive and connected to each other. Social isolation is the feeling of being left out, lonely and treated like you are invisible. Young people who are isolated can become victims of bullying, violence and/or depression. As a result, many isolated individuals pull further away from society, struggle with learning and social development and/or choose to hurt themselves or others. Start With Hello teaches students how to be more socially inclusive and connected to each other.
We are excited about the wonderful week of activities that we have planned for our students. More information about activities planned during Start With Hello Week will be available on the school website.
Career Day
The WMS Counseling Department will host a school-wide Career Day, November 22nd from 9AM-12PM. We need your help to make this day a HUGE success!! If you would like to volunteer to speak at this event about your career, we would greatly appreciate it!!
Sign up today and we will send you more details very soon: https://forms.gle/nwvnLXWNSQDH2LJj7
~The WMS Counseling Team
Grade Level Main Event Takeover Days
In an effort to recognize all of our students who have been making the right choices and doing great things at WMS, the Administration Team has scheduled a PBIS Main Event Takeover for each grade level in December. Please review the presentation below and/or pay for your child to attend the Main Event Field Trip.
6th Grade Day / December 5th (8:00AM - 2:00 PM)
7th Grade Day / December 6th (8:00AM - 2:00 PM)
8th Grade Day / December 3rd (8:00AM - 2:00 PM)
Step 1 - View Main Event Presentation
Step 2 - Pay for your child's trip to Main Event.
PLEASE REVIEW ALL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE PAYING FOR THE TRIP.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR STUDENTS WHO LOSE ELIGIBILITY FOR DISCIPLINE?GRADES.
*** Parents can also visit the WMS website to pay for the trip.***
Testing for Acceleration
Testing Windows Deadline to Register
March 16-20, 2020 February 25, 2020
To register a student for credit by examination for acceleration, please fill out the appropriate form with your Grade Level Counselor.
Clubs, Organizations, & Athletics
Drama Club
WMS Drama Performance
UIL Theatre Auditions
Annie Production
WMS Yearbook
WMS Football
Monday 28th 7th Grade Woodcreek vs. Splendora @ Wildcat Stadium
B Team 5:30
A Team 6:45
Tuesday 29th 8th Grade White Oak vs. Woodcreek @ SCHS
C Team 5:15 pm
B Team 6:30 pm
A Team 6:45 pm
Woodcreek Middle School
Alan Moye
Email: alan.moye@humbleisd.net
Website: humbleisd.net/wms
Location: Woodcreek Middle School, Woodson Park Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-641-5200
Twitter: @HumbleISD_WMS