• Thursday, January 25, 2024 - Human Trafficking 101 - Parent and Staff Workshop (Zoom) - RESCHEDULED DATE
  
• Friday, January 26, 2024 - 2nd 9 Weeks Level-Up Celebration
• Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 6th and 8th Grade ELA STAAR Field Testing
• Thursday, February 15, 2024 - Capital 1 Coding Club Starts
• Monday, February 19, 2024 - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development Day
• Monday, March 11, 2024 - Friday, March 15, 2023 - Spring Break

Wilson Rams,

We value your input and are committed to providing the best possible educational experience for all of our students.

We kindly request that you take a few moments to fill out our Fall 2023 Title 1 Survey. Your responses will provide valuable insights into our school's programs and initiatives, ensuring that they meet the needs of our students and families.

Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxEf7r77F0sBx0HsSTd063fu6vS0KSV6dl9aa1N9q3Nwd2bQ/viewform

- Natalie Bauerkemper, Principal

Dear Wilson Rams,

We are excited to announce that Plano ISD and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County (BGCCC) have formed a partnership to offer an after-school program at Wilson Middle School beginning January 16, 2024. Through our partnership your student will receive daily assistance with their homework, participate in fun enriching activities, and have access to test-taking strategies and skills that we are confident will increase their readiness for future college or career plans.

The program, called Club Reach, is only accepting 50 students who are in grades 6,7 or 8. Club Reach will be located at Wilson Middle School and will start immediately after school until 7:00pm daily. Students will receive daily snacks and be supervised and mentored by responsible and trained Boys & Girls Club staff members.

Typical after-school care, including Plano ISD’s PASAR program, cost upwards of $250 per month. However, this partnership allows an affordable rate of only $100/month plus an annual Boys & Girls Club membership fee of $20.00. Your Boys & Girls Club membership provides your student access to all of the programs and activities that the Club offers, including weekend programs, field trips, and special events.

Boys & Girls Clubs have a 160-year tradition of enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Their vision is to “provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.” Furthermore, the Boys & Girls Club helps kids become their best selves on their paths to great futures. Focusing on six key areas, we: create Safe Places; provide caring Mentorship; meet youth Mental Health needs; bridge the Workforce Readiness gap; champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and ensure our Youth Advocacy elevates issues impacting youth.

1. When does this program start? January 16, 2024

2. Is there transportation to bring my student home? No, parents will be responsible to transport students home everyday. Pickup time is 7pm.

3. What is the total cost of this program? $520 is the total cost for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic year. Monthly payments of $100 can be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County ($20 for annual membership fee). Limited scholarships are available.

How can I get more information or speak to someone from the Boys & Girls Club? For more information and to apply for membership go to www.bgccc.org/enroll. Or you can call our Plano Branch at 972-424-6301.

Plano ISD After School Coding Club Supported by Capital One Volunteers

(This is an 11 week commitment with attendance expected weekly. Professionals from Capital One are sharing part of their workday with Plano ISD students.)

Capital One Coders will offer an after school coding club through the Plano ISD Computer Science Program for Wilson Middle School students starting February 15, 2024. Interested students will need to complete a Google form to request to participate. There are 20 guaranteed spots with a waitlist for possible additional spots.

Have you ever wanted to create your own website or app? Coders is designed to teach you about Computer Science through a virtual classroom and hands-on learning. Capital One mentors will teach you the basics of programming while challenging you to put your skills to the test with real-world examples. By the time the program is over, you will have built your own website! No experience required! Snacks will be provided.

Past students have loved our program, and we hope you will too!

Plano ISD after school coding club sessions will be held the following Thursdays from 3:50 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

Students will use computers in the computer lab. The club will meet in room E107 after school. See the above dates and time. By signing up to participate in this after school coding club, you agree to participate in all eleven sessions.

No prior programming experience is needed.

To request participation in this program, please complete this parent permission form by Friday, January 26, 2024.

Students should have parent(s) permission prior to completing the form. Questions about this program should be directed to Don King at don.king@pisd.edu.

Plano ISD Counseling Services invites parents and staff to join us for a virtual workshop on understanding and combating human trafficking. The safety and well-being of our community's children are of utmost importance, and this workshop aims to empower parents with knowledge and tools to protect children from the risks of human trafficking.

During the session, we will delve into the signs and red flags associated with human trafficking, discuss preventative measures and provide valuable resources for support. It is an opportunity to come together as a community, share insights and collectively work towards creating a safer environment for our children. Your participation is vital in raising awareness and taking a stand against this issue.

Date: January 18, 2024

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Location: ZOOM Link - Meeting ID: 952 3046 2823; Passcode: pisd2024

It’s not too late to order a yearbook for your WMS Ram! The Wilson Middle School 2023-2024 yearbook is on sale NOW! Yearbooks can be purchased by visiting www.jostens.com and searching for Wilson Middle School.

Did you know that Josten’s offers a payment plan? By splitting up the cost of your student’s yearbook into three equal installments, yearbooks are much more affordable!

Prices start at $45.

Questions? Contact Lisa Scott at lisa.scott@pisd.edu

1. Students start by filling out the Student ID Badge Request Google Form.

2. After completing the form, bring $5.00 to the Wilson Front Office for the new badge (please note the $5 cost).

3. Allow a 2-3 day processing period for the student to receive their replacement ID badge. Distribution will take place during their lunch period.

As part of Plano ISD’s ongoing strategic roadmapping process and as the district begins work on a long range facility plan, Plano ISD families, staff and community members are invited to attend and participate in a community input meeting near you. Meetings are conveniently located at six locations throughout the district (see dates and times below). Read more, including Frequently Asked Questions.

Meeting Locations and Times:

• Williams High School (Spanish translation provided) February 10, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
  
• Clark High School (Sign language interpreters provided) March 6, 2024 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
  
• Shepton High School (Spanish translation provided) April 9, 2024 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Support Wilson by linking your Tom Thumb Reward Card to Wilson Middle School - our Good Neighbor Number is 2434.

Hi Wilson Parents,

Here at Wilson we have the amazing privilege of selling spirit wear, and fun items for your students to purchase at our school store during their lunch period. We will be opening the school store every week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We will need your help as volunteers, to keep the store open throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year, please click on the volunteer form sign up link below. Once you have signed up to volunteer, you will receive an additional email with all the information you will need to run the school store. We hope to see you up there!

Thank you,

Olivia Smith (School Store)

https://wilsonmiddleschoolpta.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/117382

*Please remember to register to volunteer for the year on the Voly website.

https://plano.voly.org/index.html

Plano ISD maintains an anonymous tip line to allow parents, students and community members to report concerns affecting our campuses. This includes threats, bullying, drug use, suspected abuse or neglect and any number of other concerns that may affect the physical safety or health of our students.

Picture retakes were on September 29th, so all students should have an ID badge on a lanyard. ID badges are required to be worn at all times. Please help your students remember to bring them on a daily basis.

Plano ISD policy states: "Students in grades 6–12 shall wear an approved student identification (ID) card while on school grounds and while aboard District school buses or other District-provided transportation. Wearing student ID cards may be required at school-sponsored or school-related events as determined by the campus principal. Students may be excused from wearing ID cards during classes where doing so presents a hazard to student safety. While on school grounds, at other District facilities, or at school-sponsored or school-related events, students shall provide access to their ID card to any staff member when requested.

Student ID cards shall be worn on a neck lanyard so that the front of the card (photo side) is visible over the outermost layer of clothing. No sticker, pin, or other item shall be affixed to the front of the ID card. Any neck lanyard provided to students by the District shall have a breakaway feature."

With your Plano Public Library card, you have access to a full suite of virtual resources. Get live, online tutoring daily between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m., or access a variety of useful learning resources at any time. It’s all free!

Live tutoring

For online tutoring look for the “Get a Tutor Now” button on the main page. Choose your topic, subject, grade level, and your question to get started. You can even attach files, if needed. All this information helps match you with your tutor. Tutor.com provides assistance in over 40 subjects and test prep areas. There’s also Spanish-speaking tutors available for math, science, and social studies. You don’t need an appointment during live tutoring hours – just sign in when it works for you.

https://www.planolibrarylearns.org/2020/04/07/getting-started-with-tutor-com/

Counseling assignments for the 2023 – 2024 school year:

6th Grade

Drew Obert

469-752-6718

Drew.obert@pisd.edu

7th Grade

Cynthia Wilcox

469-752-6717

Cynthia.wilcox@pisd.edu

8th Grade

Veronica Carreno

469-752-6716

Veronica.carreno@pisd.edu

With colder weather already here, we just want to remind parents that morning supervision for students begins at 7:50 a.m. Regrettably, opening the doors earlier isn't feasible. This is due to staffing limitations and the necessity for teachers to drop off their own children, which restricts an earlier opening time. Thank you for your understanding.

Just a friendly reminder, after-school supervision ends at 4:05 pm every day. Please ensure that you make suitable arrangements for your child's pick-up. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.

To maintain a safe and structured school environment, we kindly request that parents and guardians refrain from arranging third-party food deliveries for students during lunchtime. Additionally, please note that we will not be able to call students down to the front office to pick up their food deliveries. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and secure learning environment for all students.

Wilson Families,

Please take a moment to remind your children about the importance of crosswalk safety as they navigate their way home from school. Encourage them to always use designated crosswalks, look both ways before crossing, and obey traffic signals.

All volunteers (PISD staff volunteers, too) must create or update their application at plano.voly.org.

Hello Ram Families! Your Wilson PTA is open and ready for the 2023-2024 school year!

Visit us at https://wilsonmiddleschoolpta.membershiptoolkit.com/ to get started on your back to school preparation. On our website, you can complete the following:

1. Update your annual Parent/Student Info (including updating your student's current grade)
2. Purchase your annual PTA Membership
3. Subscribe to the PTA calendar & newsletter

Please visit https://www.pisd.edu/volunteer to complete your annual volunteer application/background check. Stay tuned for more information on volunteer opportunities at WMS.

Plano ISD participates in the federal meal program, which provides free and reduced-price meals to students who qualify. Families who may qualify for meal benefits should complete a meal application for the 2023-2024 school year, available through Parent Portal or via the website at www.pisd.edu/mealprogram.

Families who already have a SchoolCafé account can sign in to complete the meal application. Families who do not have an account can create a new one by selecting that option on the SchoolCafé page. View this SchoolCafé information video for instructions on how to complete the meal application.

Applications will be processed within 10 business days. Eligibility notification letters will be sent via email. If you have not received the letter in your inbox, please check your junk and spam folders.

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