School of Innovation

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER

Connect with our Familly Resource and Youth Services Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wurtland.frysc.1/ This will allow you to stay up-to-date regarding upcoming events and will provide information regarding community resources. Don't forget that we're here to help!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Ms. Katie Williams shares that our principals never stop! They've taken the "YES!" approach to heart this year. She shares that it is especially fun to see them serving hotdogs and nachos in the basketball concession stand this year, working each game while also managing all of the other logistics. They always roll their sleeves up and jump right in to tackle any challenge!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Long shares that Bonnie is a wonderful student and a great friend to others. She always comes into class with a smile and willingness to learn. Recently, Bonnie helped a friend that was in need. When mentioned, Bonnie shared she wanted to help.

BOYS BASKETBALL PICTURES Boys basketball pictures have been scheduled for January 4 at 1:00 p.m. Pictures will be taken by Angie Griffith, owner of KMK Photography, during the school day. Please reach out to Melissa Bowling with questions.

GREENUP COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION

HEALTH SCIENCES Students in Mrs. Dornon's health sciences class have been working through their unit focused on athletic training. Check out some of their amazing work focused on the taping of wrists. Great job, everyone!

LIBRARY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS Ms. Johnson was excited to treat the winners of the library's Christmas coloring contest. It looks like these young ladies received a bag full of spirited goodies.

CHRISTMAS R.A.C.K. Students in all of the classes of Mrs. Miruka Williams completed Random Acts of Christmas Kindness (R.A.C.K.) throughout the month of December. We love all of the ways they chose to show kindness! Thank you, Officer Gollihue, for inspiring each of us!

HOUR OF CODE Between December 4 and 10, schools around the world joined the Hour of Code movement as part of Computer Science Education Week (CSEd. Week). Eighth-grade students in the class of Mrs. Miruka Williams completed the Hour of Code, building and sharing their own apps in App Lab using features like buttons, text, images, sound, and screens. Wow! Talk about our students being cutting edge!

STLP SUBMISSIONS WE ARE SO PROUD AND EXCITED to wish these Wildcats much success as they submit their projects for STLP. Kudos to these talented students (and a few others who aren't pictured) for trying new things! Where others see challenges, we see excitement and innovation!

2024 ANNUAL DOOR DECORATING TOURNAMENT Congratulations to Ms. Alex Young and her students! They captured the win in our annual door decorating tournament and will be treated to a pizza party! Thank you to everyone who participated and to everyone who voted! Merry Christmas!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Brumfield shares that Brianna is Wildcat of the Week because she makes assignments and learning goals a priority. She listens and thoughtfully completes her work and is helpful to other students when they need help. Way to be a leader, Brianna!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Last week, as a student was boarding the bus, he realized he couldn't find his coat. It was a very cold day. He told Mrs. Amy, and, being the hero she is, she took off her sweater and gave it to that student to wear home. Thank you, Mrs. Amy!

DOOR DECORATING TOURNAMENT - THE CHAMPIONSHIP It's the championship round! If you will, please cast your vote for your favorite door. There's a pizza party on the line! Voting will remain open through 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. https://forms.gle/HU8sn91zng3opA15A

FINAL FOUR The competition is getting down to the wire! Please choose two doors that will advance to the FINAL round of the tournament: https://forms.gle/8MUxzZWk1kwAQvGEA Voting will remain open until 3:00 p.m. tomorrow for this round. Thank you for your participation!

UP IN THE AIR Last week, drama students took a field trip to Cirque D’Art. They experienced a different type of theatre than they are used to with lots of aerials and a real stage where they practiced staging and improvisation. There were lots of laughs and smiles!

CATS CREATIN' CHRISTMAS On Friday, our Cats' Creations class had a magical and creative field trip to Bluegrass Mama Creations. Look at all of those smiles!

SANTA'S HELPERS Last week, some of our EdRising students were busy little elves helping our first-grade friends make gingerbread houses. Look at those masterpieces! 🎅🏻🎄🏠

DOOR DECORATING TOURNAMENT - ELITE EIGHT Our door decorating tournament is getting a little hotter each day! Today, please choose four doors that will move to the next round of the tournament. Thank you for your participation! https://forms.gle/w3YpYQWZUdSY4kzY6