SEVENTH-GRADE ELA
Last week, students in seventh-grade language arts spent time working in literacy centers. Students spent time reviewing concepts and applying their knowledge of text features. Great work, Wildcats!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
The next few weeks will be extremely busy at Wurtland Middle School. Stay up-to-date with us and make note of these important events.
Note: A new date has been set for our field day activities.
GIVE IT AWAY, GIVE IT AWAY, GIVE IT AWAY NOW!
Our campaign is still on the move! We are grateful for our community, and our students want to continue to give back to you for supporting them! It's our sixth opportunity for you to join our Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away Now Campaign!
How do you participate?! Follow the WMS Facebook page, like and share this post, and drop a comment on the original post for a chance to win this zippered pouch with a leather GC logo.
The drawing will be held next Wednesday. Good luck!
FACEBOOK AUCTION
Students who participated in the passion project facilitated by Mrs. Hieneman and Ms. Young, Flea Market Flip, will continue sharing their creations for auction in the coming days!
This is our third item in our auction series; we would like to offer this unique shelf. The starting bid is $70.00. Please place bids in the comments in increasing increments of $1.00. Bidding will close tomorrow afternoon (4.25.24) at 3:00 p.m.
The winner will be contacted after that time. Bidding begins now!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT: THE BARBS
It's Administrative Professionals Day, and we have to recognize our Barbs! Barb Nelson and Barb Tussey consistently go above and beyond for everyone at Wurtland Middle School! They take the best care of our students, teachers, and administrators. No matter the call, they answer with a smile and a willingness to help!
We love our Barbs, as they are two individuals who truly make Wurtland Middle School a better place for everyone! Thank you both for all you do!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Ms. Melissa Bowling shares that she is so proud of Liam. One morning last week, Liam arrived at school at the same time as Ms. Bowling. She was carrying a large bag of chick feed and another large package containing pine shavings for the brooder. She also had several other bags in her hands. Liam took all of the items for the chicks from Ms. Bowling and carried them for her. He even delivered them upstairs. Thank you for lending a hand, Liam! You made your assistant principal very proud of you!
SITE-BASED COUNCIL NOMINATIONS (SBDM)
Nominations are now open for SBDM parent representatives. Nominations will remain open through Friday. Please contact Amy Shaffer with questions or nominations.
SPRING CONCERT
Please mark your calendars for our spring concert! It will be held on 5.13.24 at 1:00 p.m. Members of our choir, band, and orchestra will be performing. Parents, guardians, and family members are invited to attend.
FOSTER YOUTH ADVOCACY
We are proud to share that one of our former Wildcats was a keynote speaker during last week's Child Abuse Prevention Conference that was held in Morehead. Maddalyn Wilburn spoke of her life experiences to a large crowd of professionals during her session entitled "Blossoming into Adulthood".
We are so proud of this young lady and her accomplishments! Our Wildcats are making differences in the world every day!
FACEBOOK AUCTION
Students who participated in the passion project facilitated by Mrs. Hieneman and Ms. Young, Flea Market Flip, will continue sharing their creations for auction in the coming days!
This is our second item in our auction series; we would like to offer this beautiful side table. The starting bid is $50.00. Please place bids in the comments in increasing increments of $1.00. Bidding will close tomorrow afternoon (4.23.24) at 3:00 p.m. The winner will be contacted after that time.
Bidding begins now!
WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND STATE ASSESSMENT
Please help us to congratulate members of the Wurtland Middle School band! Last week, these students received an overall rating of proficient at last week's state assessment.
Great job, Wildcats!
LUAU DONATIONS
Good morning!
If you would like to contribute to our luau for our eighth-grade students, please note the requested items. You may leave any donations with our main office.
In advance, thank you for your contributions to this special event!
EIGHTH-GRADE END-OF-YEAR EVENTS
Mark your calendars now for our end-of year events that will honor our eighth-grade students before their transitions into the world of high school!
FACEBOOK AUCTION
Students who participated in the passion project facilitated by Mrs. Young and Ms. Hieneman, Flea Market Flip, will be sharing their creations for auction in the coming days!
First, we would like to offer this dresser with a bench seat. The starting bid is $75.00. Please place bids in the comments in increasing increments of $1.00. Bidding will close tomorrow afternoon (4.19.24) at 3:00 p.m. The winner will be contacted after that time.
Bidding begins now!
CATS' CREATIONS
Members of our Cats' Creations class believe in the spirit of giving back to those in need. Look at the blankets they've been crafting to donate to the Salvation Army! We are so proud of the kind hearts of our Wildcats!
SAVE THE DATE: EIGHTH-GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY
PASSION PROJECTS: FOODIE HAVEN
During the week before spring break, our building embarked on a million learning adventures through our Passion Projects! This week, we'll continue to share many of those moments with you!
Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Tucker organized and facilitated a Passion Project focused on their love of their favorite recipes. Students learned about food preparation, cooking and serving, and even tastings. Students even created cookbooks! Could this project be any more DELICIOUS?!
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COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mr. Nick Yancey shares that both Amy Hieneman and Alex Young have given much of their own time to make certain that our Cats' Creations class is promoted and that students are able to express their creativity. Thank you, Mrs. Hieneman and Ms. Young!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Shannon shares that a student recently dropped all of her belongings. Eli immediately jumped up to help the other student collect all of her items. That's the Wildcat Way! We are proud of you, Eli!
SAVE THE DATE: THE LAST LUAU
Don't forget that a very tropical Friday night is on the horizon! The Last Luau is one of our favorite traditions of the year and offers an amazing opportunity for us to celebrate our eighth-grade students. What's the best part?! The event is entirely FREE. Free admission. Free Kona Ice. Free food and drinks. Free games and prizes. All eighth-grade students in attendance will even be entered for the chance to win a new ChromeBook!
