West Pine Middle
Ignite! Engage! Grow!
A Note from Mrs. Wiley
This month we celebrate Month of the Military Child, and this week is Spirit Week! We hope all our students will join in the fun.
Report cards go home Tuesday. Please take note of where your child currently is academically. As a reminder, for the first 3 nine weeks, students receive no lower than a 50 on their report card. For the 4th quarter, students will receive their actual earned average. In addition, current 6th and 7th graders interested in a fall or winter sport for the next school year must meet the athletic eligibility requirements: passing 3 of the 4 core classes and be in attendance 85% of the time for the SECOND SEMESTER.
After more than 2 years, we return to the cafeteria this week! Our teachers have reviewed cafeteria expectations with the students and will continue to do so. Some classes may choose to eat outdoors on nice days, and that's great. We received word before break that more picnic tables are on their way, too!
Carline reminders include refraining from using cell phones and proceeding slowly to ensure the safety of everyone. Also, I kindly ask that parents remain in close proximity of your small children if they use our swings in the afternoon carline. If you cannot see your child, they shouldn’t be there. Children should not pick up branches, sticks or other objects to hit one another or throw.
We look forward to our students returning to school refreshed and ready to tackle the last two months of this school year. Let's FINISH STRONG!
Take care. JW
It is National Library Week, and April 4th is School Librarian Appreciation Day. Thank you, Mrs. Thomas!
Updates
NC Check-ins
Please encourage your child to do his/her very best on these last Check-ins for this year. These will give teachers a clear understanding of what your child knows and where he/she needs additional support.
- April 7: NC Check-in #3 (8th SCI)
- April 12: NC Check-in #3 (6th/7th MA and 8th RDG)
- April 14: NC Check-in #3 (6th/7th RDG and 8th MA)
Sports: Baseball/Soccer
- Wednesday, April 6th: WPMS at CCMS, 4pm
- Thursday, April 7th: HOME - WPMS vs SanLee, 4pm
Student Code of Conduct Reminders
- Spring has sprung at WPMS, and our discipline numbers have been on the rise. Although we know middle schoolers tend to "live in the moment," daily reminders from us at school and also from home will go a long way.
- Keep your hands to yourself.
- Watch what you say. Using inappropriate language and unkind words (either verbally or written) are not "The Wildcat Way."
- Good sportsmanship at our ballgames is expected, whether on the field or as a spectator.
- Use technology appropriately.
- Review the dress code.
- Be a responsible and respectful student.
6th Annual Military Family Forum - April 28th
- Moore County Schools invites all Military Families to participate in the 6th Annual Military Family Forum at Sandhills Community College on April 28th, 2022. The purpose of the forum is to address concerns or issues that are specific to military-connected students enrolled in MCS. During the forum, participants will be divided into five working groups and focus on assigned topics. The topics for each group are based on issues identified by Student Support Services and the Military Family Advisory Council members during the 2021-2022 School Year. If you are interested in attending or have additional questions, please contact Rollie Sampson, District Military Liaison at rsampson@ncmcs.org or (910) 947-2976 ext 100286 or cell (910) 668-0332. For more information, visit www.ncmcs.org/militaryfamilies.
Carline Reminders
- Safety is our top priority. Please refrain from using your cellphone and proceed slowly while in our carline. Stay in line until the car in front of you moves forward. Students are exiting cars from both sides, and we have several students on crutches or who require additional assistance.
- Afternoon carline: If you are picking up an 8th grader, please use your turn signal to alert the staff member on duty. This helps to keep the carline moving.
MCS Approved Calendars
- Visit the MCS website to review the approved calendars for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
- School begins at 8am. If your child has a dr/dentist appointment, please make sure he/she brings in a note.
- Afternoon checkouts must be made prior to 2:30pm.
- More information can be found in the SCHOOL INFORMATION section (below).
- As a reminder, students must pass 3 of their 4 core classes for the year to be promoted to the next grade.
- In addition, the North Carolina Compulsory Attendance Law requires that absences be recorded as excused or unexcused. If your child accumulates excessive unexcused absences a referral will be made to the school social worker. If you have any questions or concerns about attendance or tardies, please contact your child's teacher or the school social worker.
- ***Please note we will look at every student's situation. If you or your child hasn't submitted excuse notes for any unexcused absences, please send them in to your child's homeroom teacher so we can update.
- North Carolina School Attendance Law
- Mark your calendars for June 8th at 9am for our 8th grade promotion celebration. More information will be forthcoming.
- Students must have zero balances for any instructional/technology fees in order to participate in end of year events.
End of Year Testing
- Per NCDPI guidelines, End of Grade testing takes place during the last 10 days of the school year. Tentative test dates for WPMS are as follows: May 25 - 6th/7th MA and 8th ELA, May 27 - 8th SCI, and June 1 - 6th/7th ELA and 8th MA/Math 1. Make-up testing will take place on non-test days. We will update families if test dates change.
Wildcat Athletics
Middle School Athletic Eligibility (Academics & Attendance)
A student must meet the following requirements:
Academics
1. In grades six, seven and eight, the student must pass three out of four core classes each semester.
2. If an athlete is "academically eligible” or "academically ineligible” at the beginning of any semester, that status is retained throughout the full semester. This means that all Second Half of Winter & Spring Semester sports are dependent upon the prior Fall semester grades.
Attendance
Daily attendance is essential for student academic success and emotional well-being. If students are absent, please communicate with teachers for access to work through Canvas. If students come in tardy, they must arrive by 11:30am to be considered present for the day. Students who are absent may not practice after school, travel with the team on the activity bus to away games, or be able to play on game day.
Athletic Booster Club Information
- The Wildcat Booster Club needs your support. For more information, contact Mark Dutton, booster club president, at mld206@nc.rr.com or Mr. Willms at bwillms@ncmcs.org.
- https://wpms.ncmcs.org/athletics/boosters/w_p_m_s_athletic_booster_membership_form
Quiz Bowl Placed 9th in the State!
Gina Gilbertson, WPMS TA of the Year!
It's National Assistant Principal Week!
MCS Optional COVID-19 Testing Pre-registration
Upcoming Dates
- April 15: School Holiday
- April 18: Teacher Workday
- May 3: Rising 6th Grade Orientation
School Information
Not Feeling Well...
- Students who are not feeling well are asked to stay home. Staying home when sick is essential to keeping infections out of school and preventing spread to others.
Cell Phones
- Students are reminded each morning during announcements to turn off their cell phones and place them in their book bags. If there is an emergency and your child needs to contact you, he/she is allowed to come to the office to call. Same goes for you. Please call the office and we will be sure to get the message to your child
Child Nutrition Update
- School meals are provided to all students free of charge this year. However, it is still important that families who qualify for this benefit complete a Free and Reduced Price Meal Application. This application has benefits beyond school meals, such as discounted fees on academic tests and exams, college applications, increased school funding to support all students and more. To have an application mailed to you, call the Child Nutrition Office at (910) 947-2342 or email cndirector@ncmcs.org.
Afternoon dismissal
- School dismisses at 3pm. 6th graders are picked up at the front of the school. 7th graders are picked up by the baseball field (enter at West Pine Elementary School). 8th graders are picked up in the back parking lot (staff parking area). Please note: once the 8th grade afternoon carline is at capacity, those cars will be asked to remain in the regular line until a staff member directs them to the back of the school.
- 8th grade cars are asked to use their right turn signal to alert the staff member on duty directing traffic that you are turning right.
- 6th/8th carline: All cars are asked to stay close to the curb in the bend near the split in the road so that the 8th grade cars have enough clearance to exit safely.
Late Arrivals
- Students arriving after 8am must sign in at the front office. A parent/guardian must accompany the student to the front door and ring bell for assistance.
Early Dismissals
- We understand that doctor/dental appointments and other appointments cannot be avoided. However, in order to protect the instructional time and limit class disruptions, no early dismissals will be allowed after 2:30pm. Students will not be called out of class early until the parent/guardian arrives to school. Any changes to your child's afternoon ride home must be shared with our office staff prior to 2:30pm.
Instructional Fees
- School fees are $40 (technology and instructional). There may be additional fees for encore classes. Those fees can be paid online, or your child can bring in to school and one of our staff members will receipt. Families may submit a request for waiver or reduction of fees form if they feel they cannot afford to pay these fees. This form is available through our bookkeeper, Ms. Campos.
Student Medication
- All medication, prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs that parents want given at school must have a physician order accompanying the medication to school. The Request for Medication Administration in School Form (Spanish) must be filled out in its entirety, on one sheet of paper with the front page being the physician order, and the back, the parent authorization. Medication of any type must be brought to school by the parent/guardian in the original container with the Request form Medication Administration at School completed by the physician and the parent/guardian.
Link Your Lowe's and/or Harris Teeter Card!
Parent Involvement
PTSO
Upcoming Events
Walk to Lunch Volunteer Opportunity https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j5tso-WWmZzZ8sLH_1Dj-Ogv3G2ZTw8juzsOCA63ExM/edit?usp=sharing
Do you want to get involved but don't know where to start? Join the WPMS PTSO. For more information, reach out to one of our board members or email them at wpmptso@gmail.com.
- Alison McCloskey - president
- Amanda Peterson - secretary
- Suzanne Johnson - treasurer
- Karyn Schwagel - board member
- Derek Crotzer - board member
Parent Advisory Representatives
Here are your parent representatives for the 2021-22 school year.
- Parent Advisory Council (PAC): Beth Bedwell
- Military Family Advisory Council (MFAC): Alison McCloskey
- Hispanic Community Advisory Council (HCAC): Flor Martinez
- African American Community Advisory Council (AACAC): Whitney Alford
- School Improvement Team (SIT): Alison McCloskey
WPMS Athletic Booster Club
Booster Clubs
Band, Orchestra and Theater
Important Links
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Contact Us
Email: wpmsquestions@ncmcs.org
Website: wpms.ncmcs.org
Location: 144 Archie Road, West End, NC, USA
Phone: (910) 673-1464
Facebook: facebook.com/westpinemiddlemcs
Twitter: @WestPine