What's new with Watkins Middle?
A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS
WMS updates and reminders
- The Student Council Food drive generated over 800 donated canned food items (see picture below). These items will be made available to families in need during the upcoming holiday season. Mrs. Sayre's 8th grade homeroom collected the most items and was the winner of the coveted donut party.
- Need a helping hand during this holiday season? Fill out this link for family assistance during the holiday.
- Students in all three grade levels have began to take their "Restart Readiness" assessments in their Language Arts and Math classes. These assessments mimic the Ohio State test and are great indicators of student academic progress. The data collected can be utilized to drive teacher instruction to fill in where gaps may exist.
- Teachers will be inputting interim grades next week, marking the halfway point of the semester. As a reminder, the second quarter will not end until half way through January this year.
- Another reminder about athletic eligibility for 7th & 8th grade students. Student athletes must be passing a minimum of five 1 credit class, and carry a minimum grade point average of 1.5.
- Check out our latest issue of the "Warrior Press".
Food drive
Pictured here is just one of multiple shelves containing the more than 800 donated items for families in need.
Thanksgiving treats
Students in Ms. Sultzbach's class honed their cooking skills by baking some delicious pies in preparation for the holiday.
Successful Spirit week
The students did a phenomenal job this past week with their creativity and participation in our spirit week. Student counsel is already busy planning a second week for December.
Project Based Learning
Staff have been honing their PBL skills this year. Here students in Ms. Prater & Ms. Sultzbach's class present their findings on the essential question..."What is reading?"
Journalism
Students in the Warrior Press work to cover all of the news and items related to the on-goings at school each month.
City planners
Students in Mr. Oyster and Mr. Schonne's engineering classes have been collaborating on their city planning projects.
Athletics
Please click the link below for all of your athletic ticketing and scheduling needs.
https://wmhs.swl.k12.oh.us/athletics
- All athletes should enter and exit the building through the 600 hall (Door 7) entrance before and after practice each day.
Upcoming Events
11/23-11/28: Thanksgiving Break (Monday: 11/28-No school; staff waiver day)
11/29: Teachers submit interim grades
11/30: Fall Orchestra concert
12/13: Band Holiday concert (@ WMHS)
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Email: jball@laca.org
Website: https://wms.swl.k12.oh.us/
Location: 8808 Watkins Road Southwest, Pataskala, OH, USA
Phone: (740)927-5767
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Twitter: @WatkinsMiddle