Washington Post
September 19-23, 2016
We Are A.R.M.Y. Strong!!
Teacher Websites for News and Announcements
http://washington.evscschools.com/academics___programs/6_grade_webpages
7th Grade:
http://washington.evscschools.com/academics___programs/7th_grade_webpages
8th Grade:
http://washington.evscschools.com/academics___programs/8th_grade_webpages
Related Arts:
http://washington.evscschools.com/academics___programs/related_arts_webpages
Progress Reports Going Home
Volleyball Game vs. McGary
Monday, Sep 19, 2016, 04:00 PM
Washington Middle School, Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States
Volleyball Game at Thompkins
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2016, 04:00 PM
Thompkins Middle School, West Mill Road, Evansville, IN, United States
PTSA Baskin Robbins Scoop Night
Thursday, Sep 22, 2016, 05:00 PM
Baskin Robbins, Evansville, IN, United States
After-School Programs
Chess (Mr. Buck) - Wednesday
Diamonds for girls (YMCA) - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Hockey (bus to Swonder) - beginning in October on Tuesdays. Gear provided.
Newspaper (Mrs. Beckham) - Monday and Wednesday
Minecraft (Mrs. Pitt) - Thursdays
Anime (Mrs. Rowe) - Thursdays
Yearbook (Mrs. Kavanaugh) - Thursdays
Soccer (Coach Ferris) - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Speech Team (Mrs. Cravens) - Monday and Wednesdays
Green Team (Mrs. Cravens) - Tuesdays
Magic Gathering (Mr. Merle) - Wednesdays
Penny Lane Study Cafe and Retakes
If your child needs additional support with any subject, they can stay after for tutoring. In order to schedule after school tutoring, students can go to Google Classroom and join the class with the following code: tld1ot From that Classroom, they can sign up to stay for tutoring.
We are trying to keep the classes small, so students can get the help they need. If students do not sign up for the sessions or schedule an assessment with their teacher, they will not be able to stay. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns regarding help for your child.
Washington Middle School Golf Scramble
As the weather starts turning nicer, golfers start hitting the links. Washington Middle School is giving those golfers a chance to play the game they love, plus support one of our local schools. Washington is hosting a golf scramble on Saturday, October 8, at Cambridge Golf Course in Evansville. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. and the scramble officially begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start.
All proceeds from the scramble will go to Washington Middle School. Please share on your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, and invite your family and friends to donate or play.
Go to our website for registration and more information. http://washington.evscschools.com/
Continental Classic Homeroom Battle
Cell Phones
Washington's Grading Policy
1=Far Below Proficiency
2= Approaching Proficiency
3=Proficient (students do not need to be perfect on an assessment to be proficient)
3+=Above Proficient
**Homework and classwork are intended to be practice for the assessments. Those will be marked in the gradebook as complete (Y) or not complete (N).
At the end of the grading period, we look at the percentage of skills they show to be proficient to determine the report card grade. The scale is as follows:
90%+=A
80%-89% = B
70%-79%=C
60%-60%=D
59% or below = F
Students will not have as many items in the gradebook, but we want them to show proficiency on each skill before the end of the quarter. This means we will reteach and allow for retakes each quarter. Again, there are fewer skills, but that allows for us to teach in different ways and ensure that students are learning the material required to move on. In addition, we teach students that, even if they don't know it the first time, they need to keep working. The goal is growth and constant improvement.
For more information about our grading policy, you can visit the website below or join us for parent information sessions starting early in September. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Branson.
http://washington.evscschools.com/academics___programs/w_m_s_grading_policy
How is your child doing in classes?
Homework Hotline
Rose Hulman is again offering their homework assistance through their Homework Hotline. Students may get assistance by calling 877-275-7673, by email, or by chat. Students can find this support by visiting http://askrose.org/. Please encourage your students to visit.
Enlist in our PTSA
PTSA Square Account
Cyberbullying and Online Solicitation Workshop
http://www.missingkids.com/home
http://www.missingkids.com/Sextortion
http://www.missingkids.com/cybertipline
Contact Us!
Email: michele.branson@evsc.k12.in.us
Website: http://washington.evscschools.com/
Location: 1801 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States
Phone: (812) 477-8983
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmsarmystrong