Greetings, Wildcat Families!
I hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful spring holiday! With just 9 weeks left in the school year, and testing just around the corner, many plans are in the works for a STRONG finish! With that in mind, we are asking for our parents' assistance with the items below:
Parent & Student Surveys
It's that time of year again! We couldn't have earned our 2022 EXCELLENT rating without your input and involvement!
- Students will be given a survey during LIFT tomorrow morning, the results of which have a big impact on our school report card rating and community outlook. Please talk to your child about the importance of this survey.
- Each year, we ask our parents to participate in the a survey as well. All families of public school students are asked to complete one parent survey for each of their students. Parents of GCS students may access the School Climate survey via their Backpack for Parents on the My Students page. Please note, the SCDE provided the survey links for parents so parents may not have a link for all their children.
Thank you for partnering with us to continue our trajectory of EXCELLENCE and keep #woodmontrising!
Dress Code Reminders
With the weather changing, we want to remind everyone of our dress code.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Skorts: Must be worn at the waistline. No sagging (wearing below the waist) will be allowed. If worn properly, pants, shorts, skirts/skorts should not need to be held in place by the student’s hands. The length of properly worn shorts, skirts, and skorts must meet the length of the student’s fingertips. Leggings, jeggings, exercise pants, tights, leotards, see-through pants, or tight fitting spandex type-pants/shorts may not be worn as outer garments. If such items
are worn, a blouse, dress, shirt or sweater must be long enough to meet the fingertip length rule stated above. No holes above the fingertip length on pants. All holes above this must be patched before arriving at school.
Shirts/Blouses/Dresses: No tube tops, halter tops, or spaghetti strap tops. Tank top straps must meet the length of the ID. The sides of the tank tops should not droop excessively, exposing too much skin. Sheer or see-through shirts are not allowed without an undershirt that meets the ID rule. Blouses or dresses should not expose the midriff and/or cleavage while standing or seated. Dresses must meet the length of the student’s fingertips. Bra straps and bra sides may not be
visible.
For additional details about our dress code, please visit our Woodmont Middle School website. The handbook can be found under the Parents tab.
End-of-Year Special Events
We have lots of fun events planned for days following state testing such as field days, yearbook signing, and other special treats (see below for dates).
Beginning April 3rd, the following criteria will be used to determine eligibility for these events:
- No more than 2 temporary IDs (IDs will be on SALE for $3 this week...stock up!)
- No Out-of-School suspensions
- No more than 1 In-School suspension
We need our students to show their BEST citizenship as we look to have a strong finish to the school year. Thank you for your partnership in helping make our school a safe and inviting place for all students and staff!
Important Dates:
After-school program runs Tuesday and Thursdays
PTA School Store runs Wednesdays and Fridays
Monday, March 27 Welcome Back! 🌼
Tuesday, March 28 Climate Surveys during LIFT & LiveSchool Store during lunches!
Tuesday, March 28 Spring Sports at HOME vs. RCMS
Wednesday, March 29 Registration Confirmation Sheets sent home for rising 7th & 8th graders
Wednesday, March 29 Special Olympics @ Furman University
Wednesday, March 29 IRIZE Pep Rally for 6th grade during Electives
Thursday, March 30 Spring Sports at HOME vs. GMA
Thursday, March 30 Q3 Report Cards - Note: Rising 9th grade parents should complete the Bus Transportation Request forms if they plan to begin OR continue bus services next year.
Friday, March 31 Q3 Awards Day - during grade level Electives (All A and A/B Honor Rolls and PoG Awards...parents of students receiving a PoG will be notified by their teacher)
SAVE the DATES:
SC READY & PASS TESTING DATES
5/16 SC Ready ELA Day 1
5/17 SC Ready ELA Day 2
5/23 SC Ready Math
5/24 Algebra I EOC & SC PASS Science (6th grade only)
TESTING MAKEUPS WILL BE HELD DURING GRADE LEVEL FIELD DAYS!
END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATIONS
5/25 7th Grade Field Day
5/26 6th Grade Field Day & Yearbook Signing Events
5/29 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOLS
5/30 Awards Days (All grades during Electives) & 8th Grade Dance
5/31 8th Grade Field Day & Cookout
6/1 Half Day
6/2 Half Day; LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
Jennifer Couch
Principal
Rising 7th & 9th Grade Families!
In report cards being sent home this Thursday, March 30:
Rising 7th grade parents will see a reminder about Tdap vaccincations!
Rising 9th grade parents will see a Bus Transportation Request form. Note: Rising 9th grade parents should complete the Bus Transportation Request forms if they plan to begin OR continue bus services next year. Please return these to the school as soon as possible to ensure your child will be correctly routed for next year.
WMS Adds Strength & Conditioning Class
We are excited to announce that 7th and 8th graders will have the opportunity to request a Strength & Conditioning class for the 2023-24 school year! Coach Sayre Nesmith will be joining our staff and is excited to offer this course which will satisfy the yearly PE requirement. All male and female WMS student-athletes will be given first priority for rostering, but ANY STUDENT wishing to request this course for next year should MAKE A WRITTEN REQUEST on the registration confirmation sheet that will be sent home this Wednesday, March 29th. Requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so please get that sheet back to your child's school counselor ASAP if you'd like to take advantage of this course next year.
Media Center Updates
The Media Center's March Book Madness tournament is down to the Final Favorite 4 Books! Don't forget to vote for your favorite by Friday! Also, the Media Center also has a new scavenger hunt for Spring. Visit the Media Center with a pass, check out a book, and complete the hunt for a chance to win a treat!
The Media Center is holding another Scavenger Hunt! Go to the Media Center with a pass to see if you can find all the hidden peeps!
Save the date for our Spring Book Fair! April 24-28 in the media center!
SOS Club Meets Thursday
Please be reminded that SOS Club will meet in Mrs. Campbell's room during all lunches this Thursday, March 30th. Those who are participating should remember to get a disposable tray if buying lunch, and report to room 220 during your regular lunch time, with the exception of 7th graders, who all report at 11:10. Mrs. Campbell looks forward to seeing everyone there!
Spring Sports Update
Games this week vs Ralph Chandler and Greenville Middle!
We also want to highlight our student-athletes who will be taking part in Special Olympics this Wednesday at Furman University! Big shout-outs to Bryson Campbell, Jeremiah Robinson, and Ja'Omari Goethie as they represent our school! We are proud of you!
GO WILDCATS!!!
Summer School Dates Announced
Parents whose students are in danger of failing math and/or ELA for the year recieved a letter with their child's progress reports last Thursday.
All parents receiving this letter should make plans now and register for their child to attend. If your child earns a yearly average of 60 or above by the end of the school year, you may choose to opt your student out at that time. Please register by Friday, April 28th by scanning the QR code or visiting the website: https://forms.gle/CAcbmUkLK5dQQtA7A
Summer school will be held Mondays – Thursdays from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM and students will be required to attend all four weeks:
June 19 - 22
June 26 - 29
July 10 - 13
July 17 – 20
Summer school is provided free of charge. Bus transportation is available upon request (at least 3 weeks in advance). Breakfast and lunch will also be served free of charge.
Preorder your Yearbook!
Preorder your yearbook and check it off your list!
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Tdap for Rising 7th Graders
Parents, please begin making arrangements to ensure your child has had the Tdap vaccine before the start of next school year! Seventh grade students who have not had the vaccine will not be allowed to start school in August. We want to see all of our students on the first day! Please don't wait until the last minute, as appointments are sometimes difficult to get over the summer. See below for additional information and let us know if we can help you in any way.
Ms. Couch
South Carolina law requires that all students entering the seventh grade receive one (1) dose of Tdap vaccine. Tdap vaccine protects children from three serious diseases: tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis (often called whooping cough). State law began the requirement for the Tdap vaccination in the 2013-14 school year.
If your child has already had the vaccine, you must provide the school with proof that they have had it. If your child has not received the vaccine, please contact your health care provider as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for your child to be given the vaccine. The Tdap vaccination is given by health care providers, many pharmacies, and the Greenville County Health Department. Once your child has received the vaccine, please remember that you must provide proof to the school nurse.
Students entering the seventh grade, who have not received the Tdap vaccine by the beginning of next school year (August 2022), will not be allowed to attend school until they have received the vaccine and provided proof to the school nurse.
For More Information:
Contact the school nurse at your child’s school or call 864-355-3100
Se Requiere la Vacuna de T-dap (Tos Ferina) para estudiantes entrando al séptimo grado
La ley de Carolina del Sur requiere que todos los estudiantes que ingresan al séptimo grado reciban una (1) dosis de la vacuna Tdap. La vacuna Tdap protege a los niños de tres enfermedades graves: tétanos, difteria y tos ferina. Esta ley estatal que ordena que la vacunación de Tdap sea obligatoria se hizo efectiva durante el año escolar 2013-14.
Si su hijo/a ya ha recibido la vacuna, debe traer a la escuela una prueba de que la ha recibido. Si su hijo/a no ha recibido la vacuna, comuníquese con su proveedor de atención médica lo antes posible para programar una cita para que su hijo/a reciba la vacuna. La vacuna Tdap es administrada por proveedores de atención médica, muchas farmacias y el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Greenville. Una vez que su hijo/a haya recibido la vacuna, recuerde que debe proporcionar una prueba a la enfermera de la escuela.
Estudiantes que ingresan al séptimo grado, que no han recibido la vacuna Tdap al partir del próximo año escolar (agosto de 2022), no se les permitirá asistir a la escuela hasta que hayan recibido la vacuna y proporcionado pruebas a la enfermera de la escuela.
Para Más Información:
Comuníquese con la enfermera de la escuela de su hijo/a o llame al 864-355-3100.
WMS Housequake & LiveSchool Parent Accounts
Parents, in addition to being a Woodmont Wildcat, your child also now belongs to one of 4 Houses that are unique to our school....Oncilla, Serval, Amur, or Caracal.
The link below will take you to an overview of our House system and show you how our new LiveSchool platform will play a HUGE part in the spirit of House competition AND keeping you even more in the loop at home.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12ZQR3if9opA2_gFTH12lKHQUm6SCJBMzOP1VHXst4K0/edit?usp=sharing
Your child has been given information to bring home on how to set up your parent account (including 2 unique codes specific to YOUR child). After you set up an account, you can access the platform whenever you want...but we know how busy you are! You can also opt to automatically receive a recap email each week. We hope you will choose to partner with us to help bring Woodmont Middle to a whole new level!
Student IDs
As a reminder, ID sets are always available for sale in the media center for $7, or broken down as follows:
Photo ID - $5
Grade Level Lanyard = $1
House Color ID Cover = $1
Please send a check or exact change with your child.
WMS Clubs & Activities
Our extracurricular clubs are ramping up! Please click HERE for a complete list of offerings.
Students of all grades are invited to participate in our clubs. Please contact the sponsor directly if you would like more information or are interested in having your child participate. We are always looking for volunteers to assist as well! If you have a talent or passion and would like to sponsor an afterschool student club, please contact Ms. Couch. Level II volunteer clearance is required.
Wildcat News Broadcast!
WMS is SO EXCITED to be starting a student-created news broadcast!
Broadcasts will be aired on our YouTube Channel every Wednesday and Friday mornings. See Ms. Gosnell if you're interested in being a part of the crew!
Dress Code Reminders
Please be sure you've reviewed our student dress code with your child. We want all our students to be able to remain in class once they arrive to school! In the past, we have provided tape to cover up holes in pants that are above the knee. This year we would like to ask your help in making sure this is taken care of before students arrive to school.
CELL PHONES OUT OF SIGHT!!!
Parents, we need your help. Please talk with your child about responsible and ethical use of technology. It is a school rule that cellular devices and wireless earbuds remain out of sight (preferably stored in bookbags) while in the school building. It is our hope that students are able to adhere to this rule and keep the privilege of carrying these devices on their person throughout the day.
Please note, parents of students who violate this policy will be contacted by a teacher and/or administrator and assigned a locker and combination on their grade level hallway. Students will be required to lock up their cell phone upon arrival and retrieve it at dismissal. The requirement to keep the cell phone locked in the assigned locker will remain in effect for the rest of the school year. Again, this consequence will only happen if students are unable to abide by our request to keep phones and earbuds stored out of sight throughout the day.
Our school phone lines are always available for two-way communication between students and parents. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and effective learning environment. Please contact administration if you have any questions.
Morning Arrival
Our doors open at 7:30 a.m. Please do not drop off students before that time, as no supervision is available. In order to keep a long line from forming, please PULL ALL THE WAY DOWN before unloading your child.
Breakfast is provided FREE OF CHARGE to all students. Breakfast for car riders closes at 8:15 a.m. Breakfast for bus riders extends until the last bus arrives. All students should arrive before 8:30 a.m. to be counted present and on time for the day.
Parents, I know mornings are a busy time for us all, and many of you head to work after dropping off your child. However, please note that parents are not allowed to "skip the line" in morning drop-off. This creates a safety hazard for your child!
We have a SINGLE LINE drop-off. Once our doors open at 7:30, we do our best to quickly clear the line by having parents PULL ALL THE WAY DOWN before unloading their child. It does take a few minutes when there is heavy traffic.
If you need to ensure drop-off right at 7:30, please arrive by 7:15 so you can be at/toward the front of the line.
Afternoon Dismissal
Afternoon Dismissal: Parents who pick up their child each day, please observe the following procedures:
- Form double lines while waiting for dismissal.
- Display your dismissal number so we get your child into the queue.
- The use of cell phones while the line is moving is prohibited.
- MERGE at the cones, taking turns from each line (one from right, one from left, etc.). Be courteous.
- PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD before stopping and loading your child.
- Stress to your child to report to the carline as soon as their name is displayed and WATCH for their car. Pickups requiring extra time due to student delays will be asked to circle back through the carline.
Backpack Blessings
Backpack Blessings is a program that the Columbia Baptist Church organizes and provides to our Woodmont Middle School students. We are so thankful for their generosity! If your student is in need of school supplies, boxed lunch/dinners, hygiene products, or clothing, please fill out the Google Form Survey below. If you have specific needs or questions about this program, you may contact the 6th Grade Counselor, Ms. Genova.
