WBMS Friday Notes
September 20, 2019
Reflections from Ms. Williams
Happy Friday, WBMS Parents and Guardians –
When I reflect on our first quarter and ask myself what I want for our learning community, my ultimate goal is for every child to have the best middle school experience possible. While the classroom is at the center of a student’s learning, being a fully engaged member of our school community is an important way for our children to feel a greater sense of belonging and connectedness. While I see students thriving in the classroom, I also know a critical aspect of a child’s wellbeing and happiness at school takes place outside the classroom in our many clubs, activities, and events.
This weekend, I encourage you to ask your children to look within themselves and to think about their passions outside of the classroom - to find their niches at the school. Several activities, clubs and events are included in each week’s Friday notes. For a complete club list, click here: https://school.fultonschools.org/ms/webbbridge/Pages/SchoolClubs.aspx
Additionally, one meaningful way for our students to express their passions and to feel a sense of both pride and belonging, is through artistic expression. Each year, schools across the nation participate in a National PTA sponsored Arts Competition, Reflections, and incidentally, this year’s theme is “LOOK WITHIN.” Entry categories are: Film Production, Music Composition, Literature (writing and poetry), Photography, Dance Choreography, and Visual Arts (2D & 3D). Instructions and entry forms are available in the Media Center or by clicking here. Entries are due to the Media Center October 4. All participants will be recognized at a breakfast reception and winners will have their work on exhibit and a chance to receive a prestigious state or national award.
So, this weekend, I encourage you to help your children look within to see how they can thrive in and outside of the classroom to create their best possible middle school years! Have a fabulous weekend, Jaguars!
Rebecca Williams
Principal, Webb Bridge Middle School
Dates To Remember
Sept 20- Soccer at Hopewell @ 5:30
Sept 20- 8th grade Band Night at AHS
Sept 24- JAG Awards
Sept 24- 8th grade Orchestra with AHS Orchestra concert
Sept 24- BINGO sponsored by PTA
Sept 25- Fall Picture retake
Sept 27- Recess
Sept 20- Community Balance
Oct 1- No tests or quizzes
Oct 2- Walk to School Day
Oct 2- Soccer vs Taylor Road @5:30
Oct 4- SGC Meeting- 7:30am in the PLR
Oct 4- Soccer at River Trail at @ 5:30
B-I-N-G-O! B-I-N-G-O! B-I-N-G-O!
Mark your calendars for this “prize packed” event being held on Tuesday, September 24th after school from 4:15-5:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. You won’t want to miss this FUN event. The cost to participate is only $5 which includes 1 slice of pizza, 1 drink and 2 BINGO cards. Additional pizza, drinks and candy will be available for purchase.
Parents, if you would like to donate any prizes valued at $10, (gift cards are very popular) we would greatly appreciate it. You or your child can leave donated items in the Bingo Donation Box in the front office.
- Click HERE to sign up to donate prizes.
- We need some parent volunteers to make our event successful. Click HERE to volunteer for Bingo.
Click HERE for the flyer and permission slip is linked below. Permission slips and money are due Friday, September 20th.
For more information, contact Whitney Cresci at wlcresci@yahoo.com.
Walk to School Day- Oct 2nd
EF Trip 2021- Informational Meeting
Parent University
Click the image below to RSVP
PTA Membership
If you would like to donate to the PTA and help us reach our goal, Please click here wbmspta.org.
All donations are tax deductible.
Thank you for your support!
WBMS PTA
Webb Bridge Intramural/Extramural Program
WBMS Intramural/Extramural Program information can be found here: WBMS Athletics
Intramural Schedule
Monday – Basketball
Tuesday – Ultimate
Wednesday – Indoor Soccer
Thursday – Ultimate
Friday – Basketball
WBMS Tennis Team Tryouts
7th and 8th Grade Only
Sept 24 – Girls Boys tryouts changed to Sept 26
Information packets will be available by the PE white board; forms also available on WBMS website under Athletics
Must have all forms filled out including a Doctor’s physical
See Coach Sell for questions sell@fultonschools.org
Volleyball Tryouts
7th and 8th grade only
Tryouts are after school in the gym. They will last until 5:15pm.
Girls – Oct 7-8
Boys – Oct 9
Information packets will be available by the PE white board; forms also available on WBMS website under Athletics
Must have all forms filled out including a Doctor’s physical
See Coach Sell for questions sell@fultonschools.org
Jr. Beta-Next Meeting is Oct 10th
FIRST STEPS FOR 2019-2020 BETA MEMBERS
Step 1- Join new Edmodo group- (code on invitation)
Step 2- Complete online application form- bit.ly/JoinBETA19
Step 3- Pay dues- bit.ly/WBMSonlinepay
FALL MEETINGS- @ 7:45AM IN THE GYM
Make sure to check Edmodo and listen to morning announcements.
Sept 12thOct 10th
Nov 14th
Dec 12th
*Meetings are mandatory. However, we do allow members to miss up to 2 meetings a year. We also believe that Help Sessions are a priority so if a students needs to attend a Social Studies Help Session, then they will not be penalized. We do encourage students to work with their teachers to see if a lunch option is available. If students need to miss a meeting, please message us on Edmodo or email us to give us a heads up.
December 4-6, 2019
Deadline: 11/04/2019
Location: Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, Savannah
Join us at Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, Savannah for the GA Junior Convention starting December 4-6, 2019. Give students the opportunity to strengthen their academic and leadership skills, showcase their talents and artistic abilities, and interact with Junior Betas from Georgia.
Jewish Club
WBMS's Jewish Club will meet starting next month. Meeting information will be shared on the Morning Announcements and on posters around the school. We will have visiting rabbis and guests speakers throughout the school year. All are welcome to join! Join our Edmodo group.
October 3rd - Room 601 - Topic: Mitzvah projects and the High Holidays
November – Date TBD - Daffodil Project
December 12th – Rabbi Zimmerman - Hanukkah (Dreidel games and more)
January - Date TBD - We will be making Challah in Room 202
February – Date TBD - We will be making Hamentashen for Purim!
March – Date TBD – Hangin’ Out
May – TBD
All meetings will begin at 8:00 am.
Edmodo code h2m89g
Please see Ms. Seletsky in the front office with any questions.
Art Club
Art Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Sep. 26 at 7:45 am in Ms. Miller’s room. The purpose of the club is to have fun with fellow art lovers while creating special exhibits to inspire the school community. All students who enjoy doing art are welcome!
For further information, please email parent sponsor Julia Williams at julemorgan@hotmail.com.
FBLA
We have had a fantastic enrollment period for FBLA this year! With nearly 80 members, our chapter is preparing to embark on fun meetings filled with guest speakers, competition information, community service and leadership opportunities, business and computer science games, and our ever-popular FBLA prize give-away! During our October 11th meeting we will be sharing with the students the upcoming Regional Leadership Conference competitive event topics as well as the method to access their LEAD notebook.
It is not too late to join FBLA this year. Simply go to http://bit.ly/wbmsfbla2019 and complete the registration form. After you click “Submit” you will be taken to the dues payment page ($25 for the year). All students who register by next Friday, September 27, will receive an official FBLA 2019-2020 t-shirt. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Oravetz at oravetz@fultonschools.org. Remember, FBLA is a national organization, and our chapter is a feeder program to the highly successful and award-winning Alpharetta High School FBLA chapter. Don’t delay – Join Today!
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Meetings and Public Comment
Webb Bridge’s School Governance Council meets in the morning one Friday each month in @ 7:30 in the PLR room.
Our next SGC meeting is scheduled for October 4th, at 7:30am in the PLR Room. Public comments are welcome at 7:35 am or via the Virtual Comment link below.
Reflections Competition Sponsored by PTA
Would you like to recognized for your creative talent? Entries for the National PTA Reflections Competition for the 2019-2020 school year should support your interpretation of the theme “Look Within,” and will be due on October 4, 2019 in the Media Center.
WBMS students entering the competition will be recognized at a special Breakfast Reception and school winners will have their works on exhibit at the Teaching Museum North in Roswell, GA. State winners will have the opportunity to go on stage during an Awards Ceremony at the Woodruff Arts Center and move forward to Nationals!
Entry categories are: FILM PRODUCTION, MUSIC COMPOSITION, LITERATURE (WRITING AND POETRY), PHOTOGRAPHY, DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY, AND VISUAL ARTS (2D & 3D). Julia Williams, WBMS Parent Reflections Chair welcomes any and all questions (404-357-7563).
Instructions and entry forms are available in the Media Center or by clicking here. They are also accessible on this link: https://fultonk12-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/brownnt_fultonschools_org/EcdNoipxU1xOgDBK2Aq63ScB2oWMwlpeO6aROXmWoTJz9Q?e=Lh0nx2
ACTING CLASSES /ONE ACT PLAYS AT WEBB BRIDGE
Registration is open for Acting classes on Thursdays from 4:15 – 5:45. The class will work on character development, improvisation, scene study, audition techniques etc., and students will perform One Act Plays on Friday Nov 15th. For more information check out the Building Character website www.buildingcharacter.org or call 404-849-9644 It is a great class to work on technique and gain performance experience.
FCS 2019-2020 School Calendar
September 3
November 4
February 14
March 16
2019-2020 Community Balance
We want to create a community filled with more balanced lives. On these nights there will not be any homework assigned, and no assessments will occur the next day.
September 12
October 8
November 12
January 28
February 27
March 17