WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Nurse Tara Adams shares that John was recently able to recognize another student's medical emergency. John acted quickly to make Nurse Tara aware. John stepped up to help when needed! Way to go, John!
SOURCES OF STRENGTH SPIRIT WEEK BEGINS MONDAY!
In the latest of our Specialty Speaker Series, EdRising students met with Mrs. Paula Pleasant. As our district teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Mrs. Pleasant gave students an introduction to audiograms, assistive technologies, the differences in ASL and SEE and how that impacts education. Students really enjoyed the cochlear implant simulation and learning some basic words and phrases in sign language. Thank you Mrs. Pleasant for all you do for our students and sharing with us today.
We are very proud of our Lego Robotics Team! They competed at the Kentucky STLP State Championship this week after advancing from the regional competition. They brought home the Enthusiasm Award and placed 5th in the state in RBX - Robo Challenge Extreme.
WHY WURTLAND?
PARTICIPATION IN STATE COMPETITIONS
Did you know that our students consistently have opportunities to compete at the state level? Lego League, Governor's Cup, and archery are only a few student groups who have performed at the next level across the Commonwealth.
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:
UPCOMING EIGHTH-GRADE EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE: THE LAST LUAU
SOCIAL STUDIES EXPO
Last week, AES and WES fifth-grade students joined us for a Social Studies Expo. Students learned about many topics to help them prepare for upcoming assessments, and content was presented entirely by students. Thank you, Mr. Horsley, for making this happen!
FIFTH-GRADE VISITS
Last week, WES and AES fifth-grade students had the BEST TIME visiting Wurtland Middle School! Students participated in a Social Studies Expo, toured the building, and even had lunch in the courtyard! We're excited to welcome our new Wildcats!
KMEA BAND STATE ASSESSMENTS
We would like to congratulate members of our sixth-grade and seventh and eighth-grade bands on their amazing performances during Thursday’s assessments! No matter what we’re doing, we’re working hard to be the best at WMS! Great work, everyone!
FIELD DAY
We have scheduled our annual field day event for 5.23.23, and we are so looking forward to a day filled with fun and healthy competitions! Once again, every grade will have matching field day t-shirts. We are asking all students to bring $5.00 to their first period teachers to cover the costs associated with the shirts as soon as possible. When the design is finalized, we will share this on social media. After they are delivered, students will be tie-dying the shirts.
Please reach out to us with any questions: 606.836.1023.
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Vanover shares that Dallas recently stayed after class to help her clean a mess left in her room by other students. Way to go the extra mile, Dallas!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Ms. Bowling shares that Carla Moore is a champion at WMS! Over spring break, she spent three hours restoring life to bathroom floors, and the results speak for themselves. Carla works without ceasing, and she does so with a smile! Thank you, Carla!
WILDCATOK
Go follow us on WildcaTok! Our students are working on a special project that will be appearing soon, and everyone will be Tokkin' about it!
1st PLACE SPORTSWEAR PROMOTION
Limited Time: Save $7.00 on all baseball tees in the Wurtland Middle School spirit wear store through Sunday (4.16.23).
Visit https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/38301/?style=Baseball+Tee
SPRING PICTURE DAY IS COMING!
APRIL 18, 2023
SCHOOL-BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
We are currently accepting nominations for a parent representative to serve a one-year term on the School-Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) at Wurtland Middle School. Any parent with a child attending Wurtland Middle School throughout the 2023 - 2024 school year is eligible to be nominated for and elected to SBDM. SBDM representatives are required to attend a training session (six hours - new member, three hours - experienced member) and monthly meetings.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations will be due by April 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. If you would like to nominate a candidate, please e-mail the name to amy.shaffer@greenup.kyschools.us, complete this form, or contact Wurtland Middle School by phone (606.836.1023).
ELECTIONS
Parent elections will be held at Wurtland Middle School between April 24, 2023 and April 28, 2023 at Wurtland Middle School between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wurtland Middle School.
LINK TO NOMINATION FORM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4Tb2UvThhau--HZtfxGMptJqgqRv3mg/view?usp=sharing
WHY WURTLAND?
UNIQUE GRANT FUNDING
Did you know that we are always pursuing exciting and unique grants to open new opportunities to our students? In the past year, we have secured a $6,000 technology grant, a $5,000 agriculture grant, a $7,000 Habitat for Humanity collaborative grant, and an art grant over $15,000. In addition, we've also received multiple smaller grants, ranging from Kentucky Farm Bureau to the Malt Beverage Educational Corporation.
As a result of these multiple funding sources, our students are being provided with amazing opportunities to which others may not be exposed. Innovation is the way, and we're paving the road!
READER OF THE WEEK
Mr. Bowling shares that Wyatt is currently reading several books and completing multiple Accelerated Reader tests each week! Keep up the great work, Wyatt!
READERS ARE LEADERS AT WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL!
