LETTUCE GROW OUR OWN
Lettuce feed you some hydroponic fresh lettuce, fresh from the Wurtland Middle School agriculture classes. Today, our students were working hard to transplant from flood beds to our new grow towers. We're growing our own at WMS!
WURTLAND MIDDLE HELPDESK What happens when computer problems come knocking at the door? Our helpdesk students are on the scene. They have learned how to complete multiple repairs. These ChromeBooks, for example, were sent to us by WES, and our students fixed them in a flash.
ACADEMIC TEAM Congratulations to members of our academic team! They had an impressive win over McKell Middle School last night! Our quick recall team captured a victory, and the following students placed in written assessments: SOCIAL STUDIES First Place: Logan Jobe Third Place: Violet Brown Fourth Place: Raelyn O'Neal Fifth Place: Waylon Hall SCIENCE First Place: Caitlyn Fields Second Place: Waylon Hall Third Place: Raelynn Ream Sixth Place: Mark Daniels ARTS and HUMANITIES First Place: Caitlyn Fields Third Place: Kennedy Melvin Fifth Place: Caroline Woods MATHEMATICS Fourth Place: Brayden Gillum and Holden Buckler LANGUAGE ARTS First Place: Raelynn Ream Second Place: Kennedy Melvin Third Place: Briley Parrish Fifth Place: Caroline Woods
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mr. Bowling shares that Violet is always hard at work. Whether in science class or industrial arts, Violet is always doing her best and making contributions. Keep up the great work, Violet!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mrs. Vanover shares that the cafeteria staff makes the best food, and they always have smiles on their faces. They always share kind words to with both students and staff. Additionally, no matter what is asked of them, they always find ways to come through for our students. They truly are a key part of what makes WMS such a special place. We love each of you!
EdRISING
Our EdRising students have been hard at work on our bulletin boards throughout the building, and they look amazing! It's fall, y'all!
Big Smiles Dental Program will be at Wurtland Middle School on October 27. Use this link to register your child online: www.myschooldentist.com
Please contact the school with questions or should you need a paper registration form.
GETTING READY
Our band students have been hard at work preparing for their performances at Old Fashion Days.
DIARY DIG
Students in Mr. Horsley's class analyzed diary entries from settlers at Jamestown to answer focus and supporting questions. Students learned about the harsh conditions of Jamestown and how the settlers persevered in the face of great adversity. Students then completed writing pieces after analyzing all the data, just like a real historian would do.
TRUCKIN' ALONG: PBL STYLE Sixth-grade mathematics students explored creating a video truck business in their first PBL project of the year. They sharpened their multiplication and division skills, venturing through multiple gaming opportunities. The project ended with the creation of their video game trucks. Their trucks needed to move six inches when blown. They did fantastically!
TRUCKIN' ALONG: PBL STYLE Sixth-grade mathematics students explored creating a video truck business in their first PBL project of the year. They sharpened their multiplication and division skills, venturing through multiple gaming opportunities. The project ended with the creation of their video game trucks. Their trucks needed to move six inches when blown. They did fantastically!
FOR GARLIC LOVERS ONLY
Ava Crisp, a member of Mrs. Shannon's Hospitality and Tourism class, showed students how to make her family's favorite garlic bread. This is the third installment of student-led cooking adventures.
SCHOOL CUSTODIAL APPRECIATION DAY
Today is the day to celebrate Mrs. Carla and each of our custodians. THANK YOU, Mrs. Carla, for all you do for each of us every day. We love you!
The WFL (Wurtland Fantasy League) is up and running. Admittedly, our commissioner, Ms. Williams, has no idea what she's doing...but we are having fun!
Amarie dominated weeks 1 & 2, but Kaiden and Damian charged after him to win week 3!
LETTUCE FEED YOU
Our agriculture students have been hard at work in their collaboration with Farming Now, one of our new community partners. Lettuce is sprouting, and students are learning!
CHARACTER SORTING
Students in the classes of Mrs. Long worked on identifying the protagonist and antagonist in a story. First, they sorted characters from familiar movies into two separate piles. Then, each group created brackets to discuss which of the characters were the best protagonists and antagonists. Every student in their group had to agree on the winners, and they had to provide evidence to support their answers. They had many great discussions!
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS:
This is a reminder of the morning traffic pattern. The changes this year are not significant; however, students cannot be dropped off in the bus lane or any other location beyond that which is noted.
Please reach out to us with questions.
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Bennie works hard and shows respect for his teachers and classmates. He is always willing to help and to do what is asked of him.
READER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Long shares that she has been very impressed with how much Carter has read since the beginning of the school year. Every day, he asks her to go to the library during FLEX because he has read another book.
READERS ARE LEADERS AT WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Ms. Katie Williams shares that Mrs. Amy Shaffer is the kindest soul and is Wurtland's top fan. She makes sure every child has everything he or she needs both in and out of school. She is discreet in all she does, and everyone who has an encounter with her leaves feeling encouraged and loved. Our students and their families are blessed to have her. Woot!
