Wrangler News
Week of March 24 - March 30
Principal Message
Welcome,
I hope that all returned from Spring Break rested and ready to finish the year strong. This 4th nine weeks is full of Soccer, STAAR tests, end of year MAP test, award ceremonies, etc. Please keep an eye out on the important dates section at the end of the S’more. We have Golden Spur awards next week, and I look forward to seeing all of our students and parents next week at this fun event. Soccer tryouts are next week, please keep an eye out for information from the coaches on try-outs.
Safety Announcement: For parent pick-up, please use the two main lots for parent pick-up, and avoid picking up behind the science building by the portables. I do not have staff on duty in this location and it could be a safety hazard for our students that load or walk home that way. Sometimes safety is an inconvenience but I would rather inconvenience some than have a student hurt.
Repeat Announcement: We have started using the SmartPass system to track how often our students are in the hallway. I have noticed a significant decrease in the amount of students that are in the hallways, which is a good thing. The more that our students are in class, the more they will learn. I am working on getting out parent access codes so that you can monitor how much your student is out of class as well.
Important Information: Please remind your students about safety precautions when they are walking home from school. I received information that some of our students that walk home have been stopping at a house that has been handing out sodas to passers by. While this person might have the best of intentions, it is not the safest thing to take stuff from strangers.
Important Tardy Information:
We are having more students tardy to class. We will do more tardy sweeps to help get our students to class on time. Basically on a tardy sweep, ANY student in the hallway during the tardy sweep is assigned a lunch detention. Our students know what a tardy sweep is and what the consequence is but they do not know what day and time we perform the sweep.
Repeat Announcement: If your student walks home, please discuss with them the importance of using the crosswalk and paying attention to the crosswalk signs. Especially at a busy intersection such as Fountainwood and Judson Road. We will continue to remind the students.
Wranglers of the Week
Students:
Do to Spring Break last week we will recognize more WOW students and staff next week.
Staff:
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NJHS News
Parents/Guardians of 7th Grade Students: Please be on the lookout for an invitation for your student to apply for the National Junior Honor Society. Students will receive a paper letter next week as well as an email with the Online Application. These students will have an opportunity to get the assistance of current (8th Grade) members of NJHS in checking their emails and getting a start on filling out their applications. The applications will be due Friday, April 5. Instructions will be provided for submission. Eligibility is determined by a student's cumulative grade point average which must meet or exceed the chapter’s standard for Scholarship currently set at an overall grade point average of 90.
Band News
The Wrangler Honors & Symphonic Band participated at the UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation at Roosevelt High School This past Thursday and Friday. The Symphonic Band was the first non-varsity (2nd) group to attend UIL in 6 years! They received overall Excellent (2) ratings on their stage performance and overall SUPERIOR ratings in their sight-reading performance. This is the first time a 2nd band/non-varsity to receive a UIL plaque in 17 years.
The Honors Band performed on Friday where they received an overall Excellent (2) rating on stage,
with one judge giving them a SUPERIOR (1) rating and received UNANIOUS SUPERIOR ratings for the sight-reading performance. The Honors Band bring home a UIL plaque for their 1st division ratings in sight-reading.
AVID News
AVID interviews to be accepted into the program for the 24-25 school year will be taking place April 1st-5th. They will be conducted during school and should only take about 5 minutes.
Robotics
Saturday, March 2nd the 7 regional champions from Wood Middle School represented their school, their district, and their city with excellence! Their coach Ms. Brown is beaming with pride, as you could find her easily cheering at the top of her lungs all day. Results:
Computer Crashers ranked 25th in skills.
Chicken Crusaders ranked 20th in skills and 4th in Teamwork.
CKC ranked 6th in skills.
Lucky Charms ranked 29th in skills.
Blackcatz ranked 15th in skills and 5th in Teamwork.
Double Stuffed Oreos ranked 5th in skills and 6th in teamwork and they won a trophy for the State Think Award, for having the highest autonomous program.
Prodi-GGGs were 2nd place in skills and won the State 1st Place Teamwork Championship. They will not only bring home a trophy, but a Championship Banner and they will also represent the state in the World Robotics Championships!!!!
If you are interested in helping to support our Robotics program, please click on the link. https://app.raise-365.com/digital/0/14565
Clinic Information
Dear Wrangler Families of 7th and 8th grade students,
Training for students on bleeding control techniques is being offered by our school nurse. This opportunity is available ONLY for current 7th and 8th grade students. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity for your child, please read the attachment for more information.
If, after reading the STB parent letter, you decide to have your child participate in this training, please view the Stop The Bleed student video with them.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa8_F5OLub4)
After watching the video, parents/guardians need to complete the permission slip and have your student turn it in to the Clinic. After permission slips are received, the Clinic will reach out to schedule an appointment for your child’s in-person, hands-on, skills demonstration.
Stop the Bleed will be offered the weeks of: April 1-5, 2024 and April 8-12, 2024.
If you need a paper copy of the permission slip please have your student pick one up from the Clinic. If you have any questions, please contact Wood’s Clinic at 210-356-6203.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CURRENT 6TH GRADE STUDENTS
In accordance with Texas immunization requirements, current 6th grade students who will be in 7th grade next school year (2024-2025) need the following immunizations:
Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis containing vaccine (required)
▪ One booster dose if at least 5 years have passed since the last tetanus containing vaccine was received
AND
Meningococcal vaccine (required)
▪ One dose of meningococcal vaccine
These vaccines are DUE BEFORE August 12, 2024 in order for your student to start school.
Thank you PTA!!
Special thanks to our PTA and all of the parents that made this day special for our staff. Each staff member received a pie and breakfast today!
Yearbook Information
Save those middle school memories forever and pre-order your 23-24 Wood Middle School Yearbook today! You can use the QR code below to order online or pick up a flyer near any yearbook poster on campus and pay via check or cash. Thank you!!
PTA Board
Board Members
PTA President - Stephanie Portorreal
Vice President 2 - Larrisa Hernandez
Vice President 3 - Jessica Garza
Treasurer - Melissa Vasquez
Secretary - Guadalupe Madrigal
Parliamentarian - Thea Russo
https://sites.google.com/view/neisdwoodptsa
Food Deliveries
Also, we do not allow delivery services to deliver food to students. ONLY parents can drop off food to their students.
HB 114 - Vapes
Basically, I have to recommend ALL vape possession for an AMS placement.
Lunch and Breakfast Information
Athletic Information for 2023-2024
Concessions at all games are cash only and 100% go to support our student groups on campus like: Robotics, Theatre, Band, Choir, Orchestra, NJHS, PALs, Spirit Squad, NJAHS, Art and ALE. We have had to increase our prices to combat inflation. We are grateful for all donations to support our Wrangler Pride!!!
Bus Information
Upcoming Dates
March 26 - Early Release
March 26 - Beginner Cluster Choir Concert
March 26-27 - NEISD Night Gallery
March 27 - Beginning Band Drive
March 27 - Meet of Champs
March 29 - No School
April 1-5: AVID Interviews
April 2 - FFA Meeting at Madison
April 4 - Soccer vs. Tejeda - Girls @ Wood; Boys @ Tejeda
April 5 - Region Choir Auditions @ Tex Hill
April 8 - Reading STAAR - All Levels
April 9 - Spring Speech and Theatre Showcase
April 11 - 8th grade STAAR Review Content Night
April 11 - Soccer vs. Eisenhower; Girls @ Wood; Boys at Eisenhower
Contact Us
Brad Henze - Principal
Jessica Hernandez - 6th Grade and 7th Grade M-Z Counselor
Denise Garza-Cano - 8th Grade and 7th Grade A-L Counselor
Syrinna Garza - Student Well-Being Counselor
Rebecca Cerrillo- Special Education Coordinator
Thea Russo - Academic Dean
Heidi Curry - 6th Grade and 7th Grade M-Z Assistant Principal
Stephanie Ontiveros - 8th Grade and 7th Grade A-L Assistant Principal
Monica Orozco - Parent Involvement Specialist
Email: bhenze@neisd.net
Website: neisd.net/wood
Location: 14800 Judson Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-356-6200