Western Sky Middle School
Home of the Wildcats
Week of November 2, 2020
Hybrid Learning Continues
Dear Wildcat Families,
We wanted to follow up on the letter sent out yesterday, October 2, 2020. Due to a concerning spike in data, our middle schools are not going to return to In-Person Learning on Monday, November 2. We have decided to keep our 6 - 8 graders in their current Hybrid Learning model (2 days per week in classrooms). We believe this will cause the least disruption of current schedules for students and teachers.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we do our best to support all of our families.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Shannon
Young Adult (YA) Book Permission Form
We are happy to inform you that the Litchfield Elementary School District Library will provide students in grades 6-8 with "young adult" (YA) reading selections. The young adult books are marked with a YA sticker and include books based on contemporary issues that reflect the coming of age and difficult life situations.
In order for your child to check out YA books, please submit this permission form and indicate your choice. This form needs to be submitted by November 13, 2020. Students who do not have a submitted permission form will be unable to check out books from the young adult reading selections.
Please submit one form per 6th-8th grade student attending Western Sky Middle School.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE FORM
Thank you!
Attendance Information
All students are expected to attend Homeroom daily. Whether students are on campus or are at home, they need to be present so that teachers can take attendance and share important information. Please remember to call the Attendance Line 623-535-6303 by 9am when your child will be coming to school late or will be absent. 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 safety matter.
Supervision Hours
School Hours
8:20 am - 8:45 am: Students Report to Homeroom
8:50 am: Homeroom Starts
3:50 pm: Student Dismissal
Personal Items Dropped Off
Please ensure your student has everything they need for the day. We are limiting exposure for all students and staff and ask that items are not dropped off for students during the day. If there is an unforeseen situation or emergency, please contact our front office.
If you need to drop off lunch for your student, please ensure that the lunch is dropped off at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their lunch time so that our office has enough time to get it to the student.
6th Grade - 11:14am
8th Grade - 11:49pm
7th Grade - 12:24pm
What to Bring to School
(Mask or Face Shield)
Water Bottle
(Drinking fountains will not be used)
Lunch
(If you are not purchasing your lunch at school)
Small Backpack with Labeled School Supplies
(Students will not be using lockers and are unable to share supplies)
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.
Information from Nurse Wendy
Nurse Wendy and Skylar reminding our Wildcats to keep 6 feet between one another!
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
President - Aimee Wickersham wsmsptapresident@gmail.com
Vice President - Vernae Garcia wsmsptavp@gmail.com
Treasurer - Tiffany Calpin wsmsptatreasurer@gmail.com
Secretary - Amy Manke
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
November
11/2 - Hybrid Learning Continues for all Middle School Students
11/6 - Early Release
11/10 - WSMS Virtual Curriculum Night - 5:00 pm Academic Teams and 5:30 pm Specials Team (More Information Coming Soon)
11/10 - LESD Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm
11/11 - NO SCHOOL in Observance of Veterans Day
11/16 and 11/17 - Picture Day for ALL Wildcats (More Information Coming Soon)
WSMS Important Links
Western Sky Middle School
Website: www.lesd79.org
Location: 4095 North 144th Avenue, Goodyear, AZ, USA
Phone: 623 535 6300