What's new with Watkins Middle?
A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS
WMS updates and reminders
- School Administration has seen an uptick in recent weeks of students making poor choices in conjunction with social media. The school cannot function optimally and be asked to police the internet, or allow such behavior to impact teaching and learning. Students must be accountable for their behavior, and parents must take an active role in the monitoring of activity outside of the school building. Should issues lead to the disruption of the normal process of school students will face disciplinary consequences, but ultimately parents and/or law enforcement may need to work in conjunction with each other to intervene in online matters. Thank you for your proactive support in this manner.
- The Book Fair returns this week. Students can purchase book fair items during select sign up periods throughout the day. Families are encouraged to attend our Book Fair family night, this Wednesday from 4-7pm.
- Student council will be sponsoring a spirit week beginning 11/14 thru 11/18. Monday-Jersey (Favorite Team) Day, Tuesday- Adam Sandler Day, Wednesday- Anything but a backpack day (Guidelines to come), Thursday-Twin day, Friday-Dress like your favorite teacher.
- Need a helping hand during this holiday season? Fill out this link for family assistance during the holiday.
- The Fall choir concert will take place Tuesday 11/15 in the middle school auditorium. 6th graders are asked to be in the choir room by 5:45 for the 6pm concert. 7th & 8th grade students are asked to be in the choir room by 6:45 for the 7pm concert.
Improve Club
As an extension of our theater classes students are able to participate in drama clubs during our Friday clubs.
Drama continued
While Theater classes are 7th and 8th grade electives, sixth graders are able to participate in the drama clubs as well as a preview for the elective classes in future years.
Pumpkin dissection
6th grade environmental sustainability classes conducted pumpkins dissections this week as a part of their analysis of plant life.
Athletics
Please click the link below for all of your athletic ticketing and scheduling needs.
https://wmhs.swl.k12.oh.us/athletics
- Basketball tryouts have concluded and practices have begun. Students with later practice times should enter the building through the 600 hall entrance. Not the front doors.
- Wrestling commences this week. Contact Mr. Jayne for any details fjayne@laca.org
Upcoming Events
11/7-11/11: Book Fair, Family night 11/9 4-7pm
11/15: Fall Choir concert 6-8pm
11/23-11/28: Thanksgiving Break (Monday: 11/28-No school; staff waiver day)
11/30: Fall Orchestra concert
12/13: Band Holiday concert (@ WMHS)
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Contact us
Get in touch with WMS!
Email: jball@laca.org
Website: https://wms.swl.k12.oh.us/
Location: 8808 Watkins Road Southwest, Pataskala, OH, USA
Phone: (740)927-5767
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowatkinsmiddleschool
Twitter: @WatkinsMiddle