We’re starting Safe Schools Week with a visit from Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Jeremy Wright of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He’s talking with students about safe and responsible internet behaviors. Thank you, Agent Wright!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS SALES ARE OPEN!
Industrial arts sales are open! All purchases help our program with tools and lumber purchases. This year we are offering flower boxes for $60, hanging plant stands for $40, and our largest selling item from last year, our flowerpot benches, are selling for $200 this year. Products are available in a variety of colors, or we can use stain or paint! Please contact Scott Bowling for sales or questions.
If you’re wondering what’s been cooking in our kitchens, the answer is scrambled eggs! Students in Mrs. Shannon’s hospitality and tourism class spent time learning about and cooking an important breakfast staple last week. Great work, everyone!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Bowling shares that Kyle has been working very hard in science class. He is always ready to participate in class discussions and seems excited to learn. Way to go, Kyle!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mrs. Brumfield shares that Jennifer has jumped into the WMS family with ease and has become a vital team member. She helps anyone in any way possible, and the library is buzzing with the changes she has made. Mrs. Brumfield is glad she is a WMS Wildcat!
SUPER SPOOKY DOOR DECORATING COMPETITION
Congratulations to Mrs. Miruka Williams and her students! The door that she and her students designed is the winner of the competition. Mrs. Williams and her students will be treated to a pizza party. Great job, everyone!
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Join us at 9:15 a.m. on November 11, 2022 for our annual Veterans Day program. All Veterans are welcome to join us for this program honoring our nation's heroes.
BREAKFAST WITH A VET
All veterans are invited to join us for Breakfast with a Vet on November 11, 2022 at 8:15 a.m. before the annual program begins. Connect with our students and allow us to honor those of you who have served our nation so honorably.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY
The spookiest time of year has arrived! Students will be permitted to wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31. All outfits must adhere to the school dress code. No masks will be permitted.
OPEN HOUSE
Our fall open house event is scheduled for Monday, October 17, at 4:30 p.m. Please make plans to join us! We’ll have giveaways, special sessions, a book fair, musical performances, and so much more!
The bulletin boards at Wurtland Middle School are getting very spooky!
SUPER SPOOKY DOOR DECORATING COMPETITION
It's time for our Super Spooky Door Decorating Competition! Voting will remain open through the remainder of the week.
Here is the link to our Halloween door decorating tournament voting form:
https://forms.gle/8kRf5jiwmP6nzSx59
We will only have one round of voting for Halloween, as we get ready for our annual Christmas tournament (complete with bracket).
Please, please cast your votes and help us determine, indeed, who is the spookiest at Wurtland Middle School!
WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
An informational meeting for boys basketball will be held tomorrow during the school day for interested athletes. Tryouts for all grades will be held on Tuesday, October 18, between 3:30 p.m and 5:30 p.m.
WEEK WITH THE WILDCATS...OR...WEEK AT WURTLAND?
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EdRISING
Yesterday, our EdRising students had a wonderful time helping our WES friends in first-grade with their Room on the Broom re-telling activity today! Working together is always better! #BelieveinGC
WRITER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Maria Parsons is the hardest working writer in creative writing class. She is always thinking of new ideas to explore, stretch, and mold into her next piece. Maria's enthusiasm for writing motivates and inspires others as well.
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Carla Moore shares that Zach Moore helps her in the cafeteria every day (without being asked). He picks up all of the trash he sees in the cafeteria after eighth-grade lunch, be it on the tables or on the floor. Thank you for your diligence, Zach!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mr. Haywood shares that Mr. Bowling worked hard to complete the greenhouse and garden fencing for our agriculture programs. Mr. Haywood shares that Mr. Bowling brought in many of his own tools, along with his expert craftsmanship. Thank you, Mr. Bowling!
A GREENHOUSE and A GARDEN
On Friday, our greenhouse was finally built and the fencing was posted for our garden. Don’t underestimate us, and don’t look away! Big things are happening at WMS! #BelieveinGC
ON WEDNESDAYS, WE WEAR PINK
Join us in wearing pink each Wednesday throughout the month of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness, honoring each woman who has fought this battle and raising awareness together. #BelieveinGC
