Western Sky Middle School
Home of the Wildcats
Week of December 7, 2020
Holiday Talent Show
Parent Teacher Conferences
SPELLING BEE
Hello, my name is Mindy Grizzell and I am the spelling bee coordinator for Western Sky Middle School. The Scripps National Spelling Bee has developed an online testing platform that will allow the school and district to host an online spelling bee this year, whether your children are learning in classrooms or remotely from your homes.
In place of the traditional spelling bee program, this year’s competition will be held through an online spelling test. The first step to participation is for you to register your child for the Scripps National Spelling Bee's online testing platform by visiting https://online-test.spellingbee.com. Be sure to use Zip Code 85340 when you register!
I encourage you to watch this video tutorial that will walk you through the registration process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ThKRsffiFc Once you have finished, I will be able to see that your child has registered. The deadline to register your child is 5:00 PM, December 9, 2020. All Grade-level Spelling Bees will take place at 11:15 AM on December 10, 2020. The test can be taken on any device with a web browser, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
The 10 students with the highest scores from each grade-level bee will move on to compete in the School Spelling Bee which will be run the exact same way. Our top two 6th graders, top two 7th graders, and top three 8th graders will then move on to represent Western Sky Middle School in the Litchfield Elementary School District Spelling Bee. It has been determined that the Westside Impact Regional Spelling Bee will be held virtually. Holding the LESD spelling bee virtually best help students prepare for the virtual format of the Regional Bee while still working to maintain the health and safety of the Bee participants.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions about our school spelling bee program. I look forward to having your child compete to represent our school!
Sincerely,
Mindy Grizzell
Attendance Information
Students are expected to join their Homeroom on time.
8:30 for Digital Learning Academy
8:50 for Distance Learning
Students must be present so that attendance can be taken and for any announcements from their teachers.
Please remember to call the Attendance Line 623-535-6303 by 9am if your student will be absent for the day or if they will be logging in late. The Attendance Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you to leave a message with information about your student's absence or tardy.
We greatly appreciate your time and support with this matter.
Steps for Communication
In order to communicate with our families in the most effective manner, please follow the steps below. If you have a question or concern regarding your child’s academic and/or behavior status, as a professional courtesy, please contact the teacher prior to contacting administration to discuss the concern.
ParentVUE and StudenVUE Update
The website for our ParentVUE/StudentVUE accounts was updated in November. In order to access please follow the directions below:
PARENTVUE/STUDENTVUE APP
Click in the bottom left corner gear shift looking thing. Delete Litchfield Elementary School District from the list. Click the button at the top: Add another district URL and enter the zip code: 85340, select Litchfield Elementary School District.
PARENTVUE/STUDENTVUE COMPUTER URL
Parentvue from a desktop computer, delete any prior bookmark and recreate a new one using:
Wildcat Clubs and Organizations
Builders Club - Mrs. Grizzell and Mrs. McDaniel
Drama Club - Mrs. Farrignton
NJHS - Mrs. Reyna
Odyssey of the Mind - Mrs. Ackerman and Mrs. Barton
Recycling Rubes - Mr. Jackson
LESD FOOD SERVICES
Wildcat PTA
2020-2021 Yearbooks on Sale NOW!
2020-2021 Yearbooks are on sale now.
Visit the PTA Website to order yours today!
Yearbooks are $30 and can be purchased online or by cash or check in the front office (must have exact cash).
School pictures are scheduled for January 11th and 12th for
all Wildcats - In Person, Hybrid and DLA!
President - Aimee Wickersham wsmsptapresident@gmail.com
Vice President - Vernae Garcia wsmsptavp@gmail.com
Treasurer - Tiffany Calpin wsmsptatreasurer@gmail.com
Secretary - Amy Manke wswildcatspta@gmail.com
WILDCAT SPIRIT WEAR ON SALE
Wildcat Spirit Wear is on sale now!
Shirts are $15 cash or check and can be purchased in the front office during
office hours between 8:20am - 4:20pm
Family Resources
DECEMBER
12/8 - LESD Governing Board Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/user/LESD79
12/11 - Early Release Day 1:50pm
12/14 - 12/18 - Wildcat Spirit Week
12/16, 12/17, 12/18 - Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Release Days 1:50pm
SPIRIT WEEK December 14-18th
12/21 - 1/3 - Winter Break - No School
JANUARY
1/4 - Quarter 3 Begins
1/11-1/12 - Dorian Picture Days
Wildcat Picture Day
WSMS Important Links
Western Sky Middle School
Website: www.lesd79.org
Location: 4095 North 144th Avenue, Goodyear, AZ, USA
Phone: 623 535 6300