TEWMS Community Wildcat Weekly
23-24 Students & Parents Vol. 2 Edition 34
Calendar
Monday, 4/15
NWEA ALG/GEO
3:00pm - 5:00pm Spring Musical Tech Week (PAC)
2:50pm - 4:30pm Track Practice
Tuesday, 4/16
NWEA ALG/GEO
2:50pm - 4:30pm Track Practice
3:00pm - 5:00pm Spring Musical Tech Week (PAC)
6:00pm - 7:00pm Center for Gifted Studies Recruitment
Wednesday, 4/17
11:00am - 1:00pm Student Congress (District Office)
2:50pm - 4:30pm Track Practice
3:00pm - 4:30pm Opportunity Hall (Rm 603)
3:00pm - 5:00pm Spring Musical Tech Week (PAC)
5:00pm - 6:15pm TOOLS (Media)
6:30pm - 8:00pm Seussical the Musical Jr (WCHS PAC)
Thursday, 4/18
3:00pm - 5:00pm Spring Musical Tech Week (PAC)
5:00pm - 6:30pm Seussical the Musical Jr (WCHS PAC)
5:30pm - 9:00pm Track Meet (CENMS @ ZHS)
Friday, 4/19
6:30pm - 8:00pm Seussical the Musical Jr (WCHS PAC)
Saturday, 4/20
8:00am - 1:00pm i9 Sports - UOF Practice Field
Lost & Found
We have many items such as jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes that have not been claimed. If your student has lost any items this schools year, please encourage them to check the lost & found area in the cafeteria during lunch. All items not claimed will be donated at the end of this school year.
Upcoming Events
TEWMS Gifted Information Night
TEWMS is a Center for Gifted Studies. If you missed our information night in January or still have questions, we will be hosting a parent information night on April 16th. See the flyer below for more information. Click on the QR below or HERE to RSVP.
Seussical the Musical Jr
Come One, Come All to the Greatest Seussian Show Performed by your very own Wildcat Theatre!
Next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday! See the flyer for show times and visit the site below to get your tickets in advance! There will be no cash payments on site.
Tell your friends! Come out and support our Weightman Thespians as they bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life on stage!
All tickets are electronic payment through our ticketing system Ludus here: https://wildcattheatreco.ludus.com/index.php
Thank you so much for your continued support of the program!
TEWMS Band Spring Concert
I am absolutely thrilled to announce the upcoming Superior Weightman Middle School Band Concert on Sunday May 5th, 2024, at 5pm at the Wesley Chapel Center for the Arts. This is an event you do not want to miss, showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of our young musicians. The concert will feature a repertoire of classic and modern Latin pieces that will leave you in awe of their skills. And the best part? Admission is completely free! So, bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy an evening of beautiful music and support these talented students. It's going to be a night filled with joyful melodies and inspiring performances – mark your calendars now for what promises to be a truly magical evening at the Wesley Chapel Center for the Arts with Superior Weightman Middle School Band!
8th Grade Dance
Get your tickets now! They are on sale until May 10th. Parent volunteers are needed for this event. If interested, please contact Mrs. Gonzalez at cmgonzal@pasco.k12.fl.us.
TEWMS Band Banquet
I am thrilled to announce the upcoming Weightman MS Band Banquet on May 17, 2024 at 6:00pm in the Thomas O Mine Gymnasium! This event promises an unforgettable evening filled with music, celebration, and camaraderie. For just $20, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious dinner, receive well-deserved awards for their hard work and dedication throughout the year, and even win exciting door prizes. The banquet will serve as a fantastic way to honor the talented members of the band program and guitar class while creating lasting memories with friends and loved ones. I cannot wait to see all the musicians dressed up in their finest attire and celebrating their accomplishments in style. This is truly an event not to be missed!
Spring Testing Calendar
Please see the below attachment for upcoming testing dates. Please plan accordingly so that your child does not miss school on their testing dates.
Student and Staff ROAR-OUTS
Student of the Week
Ryan Paschall
Tommy Banks
Madison Smith
Braeden Gaudreau
Jon Stanley
AmariDonnelly
Jasmine Ghabbour
Sahara Karadjov
Kaylee Luchsinger
Be the ROAR!
Staff of the Week
Laina Stafford
Josh Yothers
Elena Palermo
Tiffany Stewart
Angie Garcia
ROAR-OUT - Staff of the Week
Our staff of the week Roar-Outs are how we recognize our staff for exemplifying our ROAR mission - Respectful, Open-minded, Achievers, Rising Together. We submit Roar-Outs internally as a staff, but like to extend the opportunity to our families and students. Whenever you would like to recognize a staff member for going above and beyond, just click the button below and submit a Roar-Out.
We have an internal recognition system that is put out to our staff each week for Student of the Week Roar-Outs! When your child is recognized, we will announce their name on the intercom on Monday morning and take their picture in the courtyard! All submissions from the week prior will be published in the Wildcat Weekly (staff & student) each Friday.
Click on the button below to submit a ROAR-Out!
District News
National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month. To celebrate the month and encourage our students to be financially smart citizens in our communities, Pasco County Schools, in partnership with our valued community partners will offer virtual experiences and opportunities throughout the month. These events are designed to help parents/guardians, employees, community members and students with financial planning matters and getting more information for starting a financially successful future. Fun facts and resources will be featured throughout the month.
Students can access Naviance for additional resources. Click on this link for directions on how to login and navigate to the topics specific to your students grade level and visit the district Financial Literacy webpage for more information.
To help celebrate the month with lessons, tasks, texts and ideas to spark discussion, please visit our district Financial Literacy webpage. Students are encouraged to be on the lookout beginning April 1st on their myPascoConnect dashboard with information on how to enter access a course through myLearning to build their understanding of financial literacy and be entered to win prizes! All stakeholders are encouraged to showcase the learning and tag #PascoFinancialLiteracy #PCSCelebratesFinancialLiteracy throughout the month.
Ongoing Information
Box Tops for Education
Weightman Middle School is raising funds through the Box Tops for Education app! The Box Tops app make it easy to earn cash for the school by scanning your store receipts for participating products. Weightman will automatically earn cash with every Box Tops product you buy. Weightman Middle School will use the funds to provide student incentives and programs. Sign up today to help Weightman provide these fun events and incentives for our students!
ATTENTION PARENTS OF CURRENT 6TH GRADERS - (7th graders for 2024-2025 school year)
One of the requirements for all 7th graders to attend school is to have the Tdap immunization. Please take your child to your physician or local Health Department for the necessary immunization.
Return the required certificate of immunization (DOH680 form) to the school so we can document it in our records. Submit the documentation as soon as possible to avoid missed class time at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Contact Mandi Kline RN, School Nurse, 813-794-0255 or mkline@pasco.k12.fl.us if there are any questions
8th Grade Gradventure Field Trip
For students who have not made a deposit, we have reached the limit of tickets sold for the 8th grade Gradventure field trip. Please note that we are continuing to work with our district and local vendors to obtain additional busses for this event. As soon as we hear more, we will communicate with families. Parents who wish to put their student on the wait list for additional seats if they become available, can fill out this form: https://tewms.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=101898
If you have any questions, feel fee to reach out to our 8th Grade Administrator, Ms. Mira at amira@pasco.k12.fl.us
8th Grade End-Of-Year (EOY) Activities
Important reminder... as we begin 4th quarter, it is important for families to speak with their students as a reminder that any level 2 or level 3 referrals this quarter will automatically make a student ineligible for the 8th grade EOY activities.
8th grade students were given the 8th Grade EOY packet with information regarding all activities and events. It is important that all families read thru the packet as it contains eligibility criteria along with important dates and forms that must be completed and returned to school.
Attached is a copy of the packet… page 5 details important dates pertaining to all of our 8th grade students. If you have any questions or concerns, see page 4 for contact information.
Navigating Middle School
Pasco County Schools' vision is for each student to achieve success in College, Career and Life. The Navigating Middle School webpage provides families important information as their student enters middle school as well as helpful information when planning for each student's transition to high school. Click on the link below for more information and resources.
https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll_documents/navigating-middle-school
All Things Athletics
ALL FHSAA/PASCO ATHLETIC FORMS MUST BE UPLOADED TO: www.athleticclearance.com before your student is allowed to participate in tryouts or off-season conditioning. Please reach out to your school's Athletic Director if you have issues uploading forms.
Parents & Students: Athletic Clearance instructions and FAQs
MIDDLE SCHOOL Athletic Participation Forms:
- 2023-24 Middle School Athletic Fee Breakdown
- Pasco Athletic Participation Form (Upload into Athletic Clearance)
- Pasco General Information Form for Parents and Students
- PCS - Code of Conduct at Sporting Events (Upload into Athletic Clearance)
- FHSAA Physical Form - EL2 (PAGE 4 and 5 - Upload into Athletic Clearance) Updated 04/2023
- FHSAA Consent Release from EL3 (Upload heat, concussion, and sudden cardiac arrest NFHS certificates on Athletic Clearance only, you do not need to upload the actual EL3 form) EL3 form will be an online acknowledgment (signatures) on Athletic Clearance.
See below flyers for basketball and soccer tryout information.
Extended School Day
ESD is by invitation only. Invites are currently going out via email.
Opportunity Hall
Opportunity Hall is on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 in the Media Center. If you have already sent in your permission slip, there is no other action required for your student to attend Opportunity Hall.
Opportunity Hall offers student support in organization and study skills, assistance with school work students may be struggling with, time to complete missing/make-up assignments, or just a quiet place to study. Opportunity Hall will run on Wednesday from 10/25/23 through 5/7/23. During Opportunity Hall, we will have teacher volunteers and some student peer tutors to provide as much individualized assistance as possible. If you and your child are interested in this support, please fill out the attached student agreement and permission form and return it to Mrs. Ware as soon as possible.
Click HERE to register.
Helpful links
- Student Online Registration: https://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
- How to pay for school items/fees: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
- To access the calendar for the school year, please visit https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/calendar
- Ways to keep up to date with Pasco County Schools: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/news
- TEWMS Website: tewms.pasco.k12.fl.us
- How to become a TEWMS volunteer: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/page/volunteer
- Navigating Middle School: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll/page/navigating-middle-school
- Student Code of Conduct https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/library/student_services/conduct/csc_eng.pdf
- FortifyFL: https://getfortifyfl.com/
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Website: tewms.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 30649 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
Phone: 813-794-0200
Pasco County public school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida; serving students in grades six through eight. TEWMS was built in 1991 and became a Professional Development School with USF's College of Education in 1998.