GWMS Weekly Bulletin
October 12, 2018
George Washington Middle School
Wahawk Core Values
Excellence / Learning / Caring / Community / Respect
GWMS Mission Statement
To develop each student's learning potential in a caring environment.
Wahawk Core Rules
Ask Questions / Listen / Try / Do Your Best / Be On Time / Be Prepared / Get Help
October is Bullying Prevention Month!
It’s important to know what bullying looks like:
Contact/See a Counselor if you are concerned about a possible bullying situation. Students are encouraged to say something if they see something. That is what our Green Dot initiative is all about. Our district has implemented The Green Dot program to decrease incidents of bullying and violence.The how-to of the program rests in its acronym Dot:
D - Do it yourself, in which you ask the bully to stop yourself or check in on the target to see if they are ok, ask them to walk with you or sit with you at lunch, etc.
0 - Others can help. Tell a teacher, parent, peer or other trusted adult about what happened. Get help.
T - Talk about something else, change the subject, don’t participate in the bullying, distract the bully.
We are a community at Washington, that cares and helps one other. We would encourage you to talk further with your students about how they can help decrease incidents of bullying or harassment.
Fall Conferences are Right Around the Corner
One of the best ways parents can help students succeed in school is to participate regularly in conferences with teachers. Please accept this invitation to attend conferences with your student to discuss your child’s progress with his/her teachers. When parents, students and teachers work together, we can assist each other in providing a positive experience for your son or daughter.
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences will be held on:
· Monday, October 15 from 3:15 PM - 7:30 PM (scheduled appointments)
· Wednesday, October 17 from 3:15 PM - 7:30 PM (scheduled appointments)
· Thursday, October 18 from 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM (drop in to teachers' classrooms - no appointment needed)
If you would like to schedule your conference time on Monday, Oct. 15 or Wednesday, Oct. 17, please use the following link: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Washington_Middle_School_1
Once you begin the scheduling process, you will receive a confirmation email with a direct link to register your student/s for a specific time.
The book fair will be open in the LRC the week of conferences (10/15-10/18) during classroom visits, homebase, and conference times.
FIT Day is in the Books!
Have Your Heard Your Student Talk about Canvas?
Have You Checked Out Infinite Campus?
Catch the Washington Band playing THRILLER in the Halloween Parade!
The Washington Grades 6-8 Band will perform Thriller in the Dubuque Halloween Parade on Monday, October 29th. Parade line up is in Jackson Park at 5:30 P.M. Parade begins at 6:30 P.M. at Jackson Park and ends at Washington Park (by the Post Office.) Band musicians, be sure to return your signed permission slip to Mrs. Stevens to participate in the Parade. School appropriate costumes are allowed. No masks due to safety. All musicians are to take your instrument home after school on the day of the parade: Monday, October 29th.
No cases at the parade. Please bring your instrument back to school Tuesday, October 30th.
Thanks,
Mrs. Stevens
Weekly Bulletin
Upcoming LEAP Programs for GWMS Students
Tuesday, October 16: Harry Potter
The next Fantastic Beasts movie is coming soon! Brew magical concoctions and discover your own wizardly powers at the magical LEAP program.
Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Check out the link below to learn more about LEAP
Follow GWMS on Social Media
Follow GWMS and All the Houses on Facebook!!!
Many families have liked GWMS Wahawks on Facebook. Did you know that each house has a Facebook page too? That's right! You can follow your student's house on Facebook. Be sure to LIKE your student's house Facebook page today.
GWMS House Facebook Pages:
GWMS House 6-1 Pioneers
GWMS House 6-2 Crew
GWMS House 7-1 Sherpas
GWMS House 7-2 Stingrays
GWMS House 8-1 Knights
GWMS House 8-2 Dragons