Wurtland Middle

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mr. Scott Bowling shares that Mr. Jeremiah Haywood recently jumped in and helped to hang bulletin boards for an Industrial Arts display. The extra hands were definitely appreciated! Thank you for being a team player, Mr. Haywood!

READER OF THE WEEK Mrs. Bobbi Brumfield shares that Daniel is very excited about reading "The Outsiders" in English class. He has shared that he knows it is a book he is going to really enjoy! READERS ARE LEADERS AT WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL!

OLD FASHIONED DAYS As they do every year, our music students performed amazingly well at this year's Old Fashioned Days event. Great work, Wildcats!

2024.2025 Lady Musketeers Basketball Tryouts Girls Varsity Basketball (10 - 12 Players) Grades 7 through 12 will be considered for spots on the varsity roster. Coaches will consider players based on their abilities to dribble, pass, shoot, defend, overall attitude, and ability to be coached throughout the four days of tryouts. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball (8 - 12 Players) Grades 7 through 10 will be considered for spots on the junior varsity roster. Coaches will name some players to both the junior varsity and varsity rosters. Again, coaches will be looking for the same attributes as those demonstrated by varsity players. Girls Freshman Basketball (8 - 10 Players) Grades 7 through 9 will fill this roster. Coaches will be looking at young, willing-to-learn players to develop and add to the program. Again, there will be some overlap with junior varsity and varsity rosters to fill this team. Tryouts will be held October 15 through October 18 at the following sites and during the noted times: October 15 - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. @ The Greenhouse October 16 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ the Musketeer Alumni Complex (MAC) October 17 - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. @ The Greenhouse October 18 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ the Musketeer Alumni Complex (MAC) All students in grades 7 through 12 are welcome to attend and help build the foundation of our program! Thanks to One and All, Kirk Ruggles Rich Mahar Kacey Carver Paige Brammer Julia Parker GCHS Lady Musketeers Basketball Staff

MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCHERY INFORMATION

WILDCAT NEWS: EPISODE TWO https://www.facebook.com/share/v/96SUhYqvg8Q9jtG6/

THE WILD(EST) ROBOT Our seventh-grade language arts students are currently reading "The Wild Robot". Some of the students have jumped in and are working on a collaborative art project to accompany the novel study. We can't wait to see the final creation!

A SPOOKTACULAR OPEN HOUSE Last week's Open House was super spooky! Take a look at a few of our favorite moments...

BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM OCTOBER 10, 2024 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

STEM Builders Students in Mr. Haywood's STEM Builders class are learning engineering principles through hands-on activities. Yesterday, they applied their learning to construction projects made with cards and straws.

VISUAL MEDIA GETS THE SHOT Last week, Shane Runion, our district's Director of Communications, spent time showing students how to capture the best photographs possible in any setting. We'll be sharing their photography in the coming days and weeks. Stay tuned!

SPOOKY SEASON ARTS AND CRAFTS Students in our Cats' Creations class learn how to DO IT ALL - designing, creating, packaging, and even marketing! With some very exciting events on the horizon, they are currently working to craft a bulk supply of products. To say we're impressed, well, is certainly an understatement! Make certain to grab a $15.00 Halloween paint set today. There are only three left in stock. Leave a comment on this post if you would like to claim one for Spooky Season fun.

HOT BROWNIES, ANYONE? Students in Mrs. Shannon's Hospitality and Tourism class made fresh brownies for last week's open house guests. Students even used fresh eggs freshly gathered from our very own chicken coop. All reviews point to DELICIOUS!

SHADOW THE WILDCAT WAY On Tuesday, November 19, we're opening the doors and inviting YOU to shadow our students at Wurtland Middle School. If you are interested in learning about the Wildcat Way, our academic innovations, and career and technical education classes, this is an excellent opportunity to walk in the shoes of our students for the day. If you're interested in participating in this shadowing opportunity, please complete the linked form: https://forms.gle/Mb2fn5vHktH29CwR8 We will contact individuals based on the availability of slots for shadowing. Those who participate will be asked to provide photo identification upon entering the building and to wear a proper visitor's badge throughout the course of the day. All participants' forms of identification will be scanned for safety and security purposes.

READER OF THE WEEK Mr. Eric Boos shares that he is excited to recommend Hannah Newsom as Reader of the Week at Wurtland Middle School. Hannah consistently volunteers to read in class, demonstrating confidence and enthusiasm. She stands out with her distinguished vocabulary and clear pronunciation, making her a model reader for her peers. Beyond her reading skills, Hannah has an exceptional ability to understand complex texts and reflect on them thoughtfully, showcasing a deep comprehension that elevates classroom discussions. Her dedication to reading and her thoughtful insights make her a deserving choice for this recognition. READERS ARE LEADERS AT WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mrs. Barb Tussey shares that Mrs. Jennifer Martin is always so positive with both students and faculty. She always offers everyone her kind smile and takes care of each of us! We love you, Mrs. Jennifer!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Bobbi Brumfield shares that Lori is deserving of Wildcat of the Week because she exemplifies a positive attitude each day at WMS. She always has a smile and is very polite to her teachers and classmates. Thank you for being a leader, Lori!

BUS PASS REMINDER This is just a reminder of our policy regarding bus passes at Wurtland Middle School. Notes, phone calls, e-mails, or requests for students to ride buses other than those to which they are assigned must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. Of course, should it be an emergency, please reach out us, and we will do our best to accommodate requests on an individualized basis. We appreciate your attention to our request for timely requests for changes to bus transportation for your son and/or daughter.

PERSONALIZED KEYCHAINS AND PENS Our Cats' Creations students are ready to accept orders for personalized keychains and pens! They are only $5.00 each. Contact Alexandra.Young@greenup.kyschools.us to place your order today, and we will create something magical for you.

ON WEDNESDAYS, WE WEAR PINK We'll be wearing pink on October 9, October 16, and October 23 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our Wildcats stand with those who have fought, those who are fighting, and those who may fight the battle that is breast cancer.