Wildcat Tales
You belong here!
September 18-22 2023
Wildcat Family,
What a great week at WGMS! Remember, no school on Friday, September 22 for students. The end of the 6 weeks is 9/21. We have tutoring M, W, F 8-8:25 for all classes.
Our next Pep Rally is Monday, Sept. 18. It's our GOLD out pep rally. Wear gold on Monday to raise awareness for childhood cancer. The pep rally will begin at 3:50PM in the competition gym. Parents can arrive starting at 3:20PM to get badges. CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT. This RSVP will close Sunday, 09/17 at Midnight.
In order to ensure the safety of all of our students and staff, every visitor will be required to have their government-issued ID scanned through our safety and security Raptor system.
- If you have scanned your license SINCE August 15, 2023 you will NOT need to come to the office to scan again for THIS school year. You DO still need to complete this form as an RSVP. You will report to the front office to receive your badge.
- If you have NOT scanned since August 15, 2023, you can come the day of the pep rally and have your government-issued ID scanned and a badge will be printed at that time.
PLEASE NOTE: One form must be completed for each visitor (18 and older) attending the event. MISD students do not need to have IDs scanned. Student IDs are sufficient. Please complete the pep rally RSVP form here.
Students will receive their Fair Tickets on Thursday, September 21 during 2nd period.
Our word for the month of September is empathy. Below is our CKH Newsletter that focuses on ways you can partner with us in encouraging our Wildcats to Connect with Heart.
See below for our Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium Rules. All students below the 9th grade are required to be accompanied by a paying adult in order to attend home Varsity football games. Parents and their children may bring school age guests. Please be advised that you are responsible for the school age guests accompanying you to the game, as well as your own children. Students 8th grade and below not accompanied by a paying adult will not be allowed into home contests.
September
18-"Stay Gold" Pep Rally (see graphic below)
19-all 7th grade hearing/vision
19-IT Professional Day - Thank you, Mr. Carruthers!
21-1st 6 weeks report card - check your student's grades on Skyward
22-Professional Learning Day-no school for students
October
9-"Tackle Cancer" Pep Rally (see graphic below)
12-Progress Reports Ready - Check your Student's grades on Skyward
13-Professional Learning Day-no school for students
16-Student and Staff Holiday-no school
27-Haunted School Event 8pm-11pm, hosted by 8th Grade Boosters (see graphic below)
30-"Let's GLOW Cats" Pep Rally (see graphic below)
Wildcats, remember your 4 P's-Prompt, Prepared, Productive, Polite and know that you belong here. Make it a great day and go Cats!
Mrs. Woolery
Affirmations
Mrs. McClure gets the Porcelain Panther
Cat Grams
Cat Grams
Cat Grams
Positive Phone Call
Positive Phone Call
Staff Gram
Cat Grams
Thank you!
Cards anyone?
Pep Rally
Start with Hello Week 918-9/22
Scoliosis Screening
The State of Texas mandates we screen for scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine)
for 5th grade girls, 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys.
We will be doing scoliosis screening on:
September 27, 2023 for 8th grade BOYS
October 6, 2023 for 7th grade GIRLS
This screening will involve a visual inspection of the back, shoulders and hips. This requires removing their shirt which is done in a private, secluded area. Please have your female student wear a sports bra if she would be more comfortable on screening day.
A referral letter will be sent home for those that would require further assessment from a physician.
If you would like your child to be excluded from the screening, please sign, date and send this letter back to your school nurse by September 25, 2023.
Sincerely,
Mandy Berry, RN, BSN
469-856-5710
JOIN THE PTV!
The PTV is a group of parents who freely offer their time and resources to plan events (like monthly breakfasts, lunches, and other fun treats) for our WGMS teachers and staff. If you would like to join our group and be made aware of upcoming events so that you can contribute if/when you are able, please fill out this form if you haven’t already done so. We look forward to making this a great year for our teachers!
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or suggestions. My cell number is 214-982-9935.
I look forward to working with each of you to make this a great year for our teachers and staff.
Thank you,
Holly Henderson
PTV President
8th Grade Parents
Our next event is a Haunted School on October 27. If you would like to help out with the event, please sign up here.
Please fill out this form to be kept in the loop on all 8th Grade Booster information for the 2028 graduating class.
Booster meetings:
October 16th 8pm Via Zoom
November 16th 8pm Via Zoom
December 18th 8pm Via Zoom
January 18th 8pm Via Zoom
February 12th 8pm Via Zoom
March 21st 8pm Via Zoom
April 15th 8pm Via Zoom
Yearbook Informatin
It's that time of year. The 2024 yearbook is now on sale! If you order by Friday 9-15 you will not only receive the 2024 book for the LOWEST price of the year, but you can get 4 free cover icons as well! The free cover icon offer ends on Friday 9-15. NOTE: You do have to purchase personalization to receive the 4 free icons.
NOTE TO 8TH GRADE PARENTS: The deadline to purchase an 8th grade yearbook recognition ad is Friday 11-10. Note recognition ads are for 8th grade students only.
You can purchase the 2024 yearbook and 8th grade recognition ad online at jostensyearbooks.com or by clicking on the below link:
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01088092
CyberPatriot Competition
We are gearing up for this season's CyberPatriot competition. CyberPatriot is a national cyber defense competition where students compete in groups securing various operating systems. I want to invite middle school students this year to compete as well for the first time. I have included a flyer with more information. We will start practices on September 5 after school at the MILE. High school students will compete three times, and middle school students will compete at least twice.
Thank you!
Nathan Pettijohn, M. Ed
Cybersecurity Instructor - The MILE
711 W. Ave I | Midlothian, TX 76065
nathan.pettijohn@midlothianisd.org | 469.856.5900 x5929
Gold Out Spirit Wear
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚?
When: Saturday, September 30 9 am-1 pm
Where: Heritage High School Gym
Who: Athletes 4 years through 6th grade
Cost: $75
Registration Includes Camp fee, T-shirt, Pom Poms, Face Tattoo, and lunch
Learn Cheer, Chant, and Dance with the Jaguar Cheerleaders!!
Be A Part of Pre-Game Activities in VIP section Along with us at the October 5th HHS Varsity Game!!
REMINDER: Food Deliveries Not Accepted
We only permit students to have food delivered by a parent or guardian reflected on their Skyward account. Parents or guardians can only bring food for their student(s). thank you for your cooperation!
2023-2024 Medication Forms
Medication forms must be updated every school year. Please download forms here and submit to your campus nurse before the first day of school August 15. You can email Nurse Berry at Mandy.Berry@midlothianisd.org.
Sports Schedules
Clear Bag Guidelines
As you attend MISD events, you will need to know the guidelines for clear bags. See the flyer below for more specifics or visit our website.
When to Use HEAR IT. SEE IT. STOP IT.
There are two great ways to report bullying and safety and security issues. One way is to contact campus administration directly and let them know the issue so they can fully investigate the matter. If you need to remain anonymous, then you can use the See IT Hear IT Stop IT tool available to staff, students, and families. This is also a great tool to use if it is after hours and you cannot contact an administrator directly. MISD encourages you to speak to an administrator whenever possible when there is a threat to student or staff safety or security.
Here is the link to the updated website. https://www.misd.gs/student-life/see-it-hear-it-stop-it
Far Lane is open for drop off and pick up
Far Lane is open for drop off and pick up
Further down the lane
Walnut Grove Middle School
4 P's: Prompt, Prepared, Productive, Polite
Character Traits: Respect, Integrity, Pride
Carly Woolery, Principal
Natalie Dennington, Assistant Principal
David Fontenot, Assistant Principal
Email: carly.woolery@midlothianisd.org
Website: https://wgms.misd.gs/
Location: 990 N Walnut Grove Rd, Midlothian, TX, USA
Phone: (469)856-5700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalnutGroveMS
Twitter: @WGMSWildcats