Notes from the WGMS Principal
October 28, 2022
Message from the Principal
Hello WGMS families!
Here are some more news, notes, and happenings from WGMS. We are having a strong finish to October and looking forward to November. As always, Go Orange!
Stay well,
Michael McGrath
UPDATE: Preview of CMS Musical now at WGMS
All families are encouraged to attend the show next weekend at CMS - click HERE for more information about this incredible production!
Halloween
Spelling Bee
WGMS Read-a-Thon
The WGMS Read-A-Thon starts Monday, October 31 and runs through Monday November 14. How far will your child read? Will they read to the moon? Or beyond? It takes 3 days to travel to the moon. That's 72 hours or 4320 minutes. If each student in your child's class reads 20 minutes per day between October 31 and November 14, that class will have read their way to the Moon!
Students can read any material they would like: printed books, picture books, magazines, newspapers! They can be read to, or read to others. There is no specific amount of time, but 20 minutes per day for the school year lets your child read almost 4000 minutes!
Make sure you sign up - the pages are secured and will help your child track their minutes. Let's encourage all WGMS students to Read to the Moon!
Social Emotional Learning
Social Media Parent Information Night
WGMS Spirit Wear Sale
For a limited time the WGMS PTA is offering a spirit wear sale where you can purchase West Genesee items for your child to wear on spirit days. Visit this link to visit the store:
Charging Chromebooks
Madagascar Jr.
Join the PTA!
Have you joined the WGMS PTA yet? The WGMS PTA Board is working hard to create the best possible school experience for your child and they need your support to do so. Click on this link to join as a member today: https://tinyurl.com/WGMS-PTA
Are you Receiving All of our Communications? Helpful Tips about the SchoolMessenger Communication System:
- To be sure that you are receiving all emails sent from the District/schools/teachers please periodically check your spam/junk/promotions folder for emails with @westgenesee.org, then mark that they are not spam/junk/promotions.
- To be sure that you are receiving text messages this year from WGCSD or your school(s) Text a "Y" or "Yes" to 67587
If you still have questions about receiving emails and/or text from WGCSD please email them to publications@westgenesee.org.
Important Dates
October 31, 2022 Halloween Costume Contest
November 1, 2022 6th Grade Music Students Preview "Newsies" @ WGMS
November 9, 2022 PTA Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
November 11, 2022 Veterans Day - No School