Wolverine News
May 23, 2022
West Orient Middle School
Website: gresham.k12.or.us/woms
Location: 29805 Southeast Orient Drive, Gresham, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 663-3323
Twitter: @WOMSwolverines
Dear Families,
We have just a few weeks left of the school year. This is a good time to remind your child to check their grades and to stay on top of end-of-year due dates and deadlines.
Important Upcoming Events:
- May 2 & 3: Outdoor School Field Trips
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3: PTC Meeting @ East Orient Elementary (in person), 6:30 PM
May 5: Band Fundraiser Cookie Dough Pickup, 4-6 PM
May 23: Band Concert @ Barlow HS, 7 PM
May 23: 5th Grade Visitations, Hogan Cedars 9:30 AM, East Orient 10:45 AM
May 26: 5th Grade Parent Night, 5:30 PM
May 27: Student of the Month Pizza Party
May 30: Memorial Day, No School
May 31: Bullwinkles Field Trip, 8th Grade Band
If you ever have any questions or concerns, I can be reached via email at catanese@gresham.k12.or.us or via phone at 503-663-3323.
Ms. Elise Catanese
Principal
Wolverines are EPIC (Engaged, Persistent, Intentional, Career & College Ready)
Forecasting for 7th & 8th Grade 2022-23
COVID Test Kits
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) have partnered to expand access to at-home COVID-19 testing for all children. They have provided iHealth COVID-19 Home Test Kits for every student enrolled in our school.
These test kits will be distributed for students to carry home on Thursday, May 26th. Students will also be provided with a flyer that has some information from the Oregon Health Authority about the test kits. These flyers as well as translations in multiple languages can be found at the following OHA web site:
https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-19-testing
Please check with your student when they get home to make sure that they have brought the test kits home for your supervised use. Thank you for all your help in keeping schools safe and open!
Library News
8th Grade End-of-Year Activities
Please review the letter below regarding important parent and student Information for the 8th Grade End-of-Year Activities, 2021-22.
UPDATE: Students received a letter LAST FRIDAY if they are currently NOT eligible to attend the Oaks Park field trip on June 10. Eligibility criteria includes, academics, attendance, behavior, and fees. Students may still have time to become eligible if academics or attendance is a factor. If a student is not eligible due to behavior, then they won't have a chance to become eligible unless they write an appeal letter. Appeals must be submitted to the office by Tuesday, June 7th and will be reviewed by the 8th grade team of teachers and administration on June 8th. Students will be notified by Thursday, June 9 whether or not they are approved to attend the field trip.
If you have questions about your child's grades, please contact individual teachers.
Homework Club Extended
UPDATE: Homework Club has been extended to the last day of the month, Tuesday May 31.
Parent pickup only. There will be no activity bus available.
Please call the school office if you have any questions, 503-663-3323.
Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
Dear Parents,
The Parent/Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook for the 2021-2022 school year is available to review.