Sunday, January 29, 2017

WMS Family Message 1-29-17

This week marks the beginning of some exciting student events. This Wednesday qualifying students will compete in the WMS Oral Spelling Bee where the winner will advance to the district-level bee. On Friday qualifying students will participate in All-District Band. Next week students will showcase their learning in our annual science fair. SchoolsNEXT students are working hard to complete their school design for submission on February 15. Global Virtual Classroom students are also working to finish their designs for submission by March 15. Not to mention that the Parks and Recreation Volleyball season begins this week. It is a busy and exciting time for student learning.

8th Grade High School Registration
Counselors are scheduling meetings with 8th graders and their families to complete course selection for high school registration in addition to developing a multi-year career and education plan. HIgh school registration must be completed by February 28. Please contact Karen Collier, Counseling Office Associate and Registrar, at (434) 977-6533 or kcollier@k12albemarle.org to schedule an appointment.

Bike Club
This Spring we will offer a Bike Club, which will provide the opportunity to ride as a group, learn basic bike maintenance, trail maintenance, and have fun on two wheels. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun after school activity for those who enjoy mountain biking. The club is free, bikes and helmets are provided, and we will meet once a week beginning in late April. Please email Tommy McElroy (tmcelroy@k12albemarle.org) with any questions. Students may sign up to receive further information about the club using the following link:https://goo.gl/forms/lwUiWs8hQqj03vJK2  

Interested students will meet with Mr. McElroy during 5th block soon to learn more and receive the appropriate paperwork for permission to participate. We are also asking if there are parents who want to help with the Bike Club to please email Mr. McElroy.

Spelling Bee
Congratuations to the qualifiers for the Oral School-level Bee to be held on February 1 at 9:30 a.m. The qualifiers in alphabetical order are:
D’arcy Byrne
Grace Caramanis
Elijah Ellerbe
Jack Giese
Vivian Hui
Serena Loomba
Anisha Phukan
Lindsay Simpson
Jack Whitaker

The winner of the school-level bee will go on to compete in the ACPS Spelling Bee on the evening of February 16, 2017.

Science Fair
Our annual Science Fair will be held on February 9, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in our cafeteria. This is always an exciting and fun event. We encourage all to come and experience it.  

Wellness Survey
Students involved in the SchoolsNEXT group are working to design a learning experience of the future. They are designing around the concept of wellness and are seeking community input around opinions and ideas related to wellness. Please consider taking the Wellness Survey that can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5PJ38N

Golden Apple Nominations
Golden Apple Nominations from colleagues, parents, and students are due to Mr. Walton by February 2, 2017. Nomination forms can be found at: https://www2.k12albemarle.org/dept/instruction/Pages/golden-apple-award.aspx

BOLT Program at MoHS
Monticello High School is partnering with Region 10 and the Virginia ABC to host a community meeting for middle schools students and their parents called BOLT (Being Outstanding Leaders Togethers Against Drugs and Alcohol). BOLT will be held on March 14 from 6-8 p.m. with dinner served from 6-6:30 p.m. The program features community and motivational speakers.

More information about the March BOLT program at MoHS can be found here: http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Community-Counts-Region-Ten-BOLT-411344165.html

Upcoming Dates:
February 1: School-wide Spelling Bee
February 3: All-District Band Field Trip to AHS
February 4: All-District Band at AHS
February 9: Science Fair-6:00-8:00 p.m. in Cafeteria
February 10: Open Gym/Dance
February 14: Paramount Field Trip to “Everybody’s Hero: Jackie Robinson”
February 16: Division-level Spelling Bee
February 20: Inclement Weather Make-up Day: School in Session
March 4: Orchestra Retreat at MoHS
March 13: Career Fair for 7th Grade at UVA
March 14: BOLT Community Event at MoHS-6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Friday, January 20, 2017

WMS Family Message 1-20-17

Students participated in a school-wide writing prompt today. The prompt was pulled from the state list (http://doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/2010/online_writing/writing_prompts/gr_8_writing_prompts.pdf) and students spent the first two hours of today planning and writing to the prompt. Teachers will be grading these according to the state rubric next week and providing feedback to the students. We know that this experience provided them with an authentic on-demand writing exercise and we hope that it will help them on their journey to becoming more confident and effective writers.

Today is the end of the first semester. Grades will be posted for the first semester next week following the teacher work day on January 23. Students who have new classes beginning will start those on January 24.

PTO Meeting
The PTO will meet on January 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. Kate Modica, Region 10 and MoHS Student Assistance Advisor, will present on how to speak with students about drugs and alcohol and will preview a community event that will be held at MoHS in March. Mr. Walton will provide an update on scheduled renovations and modernizations. More information about the March BOLT program at MoHS can be found here: http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Community-Counts-Region-Ten-BOLT-411344165.html
8th Grade High School Registration
Counselors are now scheduling meetings with 8th graders and their families to complete course selection for high school registration in addition to developing a multi-year career and education plan. Please contact Karen Collier, Counseling Office Associate and Registrar, at (434) 977-6533 or kcollier@k12albemarle.org to schedule an appointment.
Bike Club
Walton is bridging the gap between the Cale Elementary biking club to Monticello High School’s racing team. This Spring we will offer a Bike Club, which will provide the opportunity to ride as a group, learn basic bike maintenance, trail maintenance, and have fun on two wheels. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun after school activity for those who enjoy mountain biking. The club is free, bikes and helmets are provided, and we will meet once a week beginning in late April. Please email Tommy McElroy (tmcelroy@k12albemarle.org) with any questions. Students may sign up to receive further information about the club using the following link:https://goo.gl/forms/lwUiWs8hQqj03vJK2  
Interested students will meet with Mr. McElroy during 5th block soon to learn more and receive the appropriate paperwork for permission to participate. We are also asking if there are parents who want to help with the Bike Club to please email Mr. McElroy.

Spelling Bee
We will hold classroom-level spelling bees on January 24, which will be followed by a school-level bee on February 1. The winner of the school-level bee will go on to compete in the ACPS Spelling Bee on the evening of February 16, 2017.
Science Fair
Our annual Science Fair will be held on February 9, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in our cafeteria. This is always an exciting and fun event. We encourage all to come and experience it.  
Wellness Survey
Students involved in the SchoolsNEXT group are working to design a learning experience of the future. They are designing around the concept of wellness and are seeking community input around opinions and ideas related to wellness. Please consider taking the Wellness Survey that can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5PJ38N
Golden Apple Nominations
Nominations for the16th Annual Golden Apple Awards are open. This program honors outstanding teachers in public and private schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City. One winner is selected from each school, and eight winners also will receive a $1,000 Golden Apple Grant, which can be used for classroom materials or to support the recipient's professional development. Nominations from colleagues, parents, and students are due to Mr. Walton by February 2, 2017. Nomination forms can be found at: https://www2.k12albemarle.org/dept/instruction/Pages/golden-apple-award.aspx
Upcoming Dates:
January 23: Teacher Workday-No School for Students
January 24: Classroom-level spelling bees
January 26: PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in WMS Library
January 27: Activity Period
February 1: School-wide Spelling Bee
February 9: Science Fair-6:00-8:00 p.m. in Cafeteria
February 10: Open Gym/Dance
February 16: Division-level Spelling Bee
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