Wilson MS Student Bulletin
Week of May 6, 2024
This Week's Schedule
Please plan to arrive no earlier than 8:10 am. Plan to go home at 1:31 on Monday afternoons.
This week's schedule:
Monday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Tuesday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 2, 4, 6
Wednesday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
Thursday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 2, 4, 6
Friday: School starts at 8:30 am - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
Students are expected to bring a backpack, water bottle, school supplies, and their laptop (fully charged) with them to school everyday.
Have a great week!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @WMSKnights
Have a great week!
Question of the Day!
Congratulations to Ms. Faieta's class for being the question of the day winners for last week! Keep answering those questions by dropping off your response in the box in the 4 corners. Who knows?! Your class may be the winners this week!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Buy a Yearbook!
It's that exciting time again—our yearbook is almost ready! Don't miss out on securing your copy of this year's memories. Don't miss out—availability is limited, and they're selling fast! You can conveniently order your yearbook online until May 25th or purchase it in person during lunch at the Gauntlet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make checks payable to Wilson Middle School. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Mr. Galfayan by email. Act now to keep your memories alive forever!
Lunchtivities: Join the FUN!
Instrumental Music Concert on Thursday
Join us on Thursday, May 9th at 6pm for our End of Year Instrumental Music Show lead by Mr. Graziani.
Students from our Wind Ensemble, Advance Strings, Concert Band, Junior Orchestra, and Exploring Music classes will be performing.
6th and 7th Grade - Last Day of School
Last Day of School is Wednesday, June 5, 2024, which is Promotion Day for 8th grade students. Our 8th grade Promotion Ceremony will be in the morning at 8:30am
Sixth and seventh grade students will not report to school until 10:20 a.m.
School hours will be 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
We are asking that you please make the arrangements necessary to ensure that your 6th or 7th grade child comes to school no earlier than 10:20 a.m. Students will report to 1st period at 10:30 a.m. and will attend all 7 periods. We will be following a modified schedule. Dismissal will be at 12:30 p.m.
We thank you for your cooperation and support on this very special day.
Save the Date: 8th Grade Promotion
Wilson Middle School's 8th grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on our field on Wednesday, June 5th at exactly 8:30 a.m.
Information:
- Tickets – Each promoting student will receive 4 free tickets for the ceremony.
- Parking is very limited! Please plan to arrive early to find street parking. Guests may NOT park in the Staff Parking Lot.
- Promotion Gown: All students will be wearing a gown for the promotion ceremony. Students do not wear a cap to the 8th grade promotion. Gowns will be distributed to students on an earlier date.
More information to come!
Buy a Wilson Yearbook!
It's that exciting time again—our yearbook is almost ready! Don't miss out on securing your copy of this year's memories. Don't miss out—availability is limited, and they're selling fast! You can conveniently order your yearbook online until May 25th or purchase it in person during lunch at the Gauntlet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make checks payable to Wilson Middle School. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Mr. Galfayan by email. Act now to keep your memories alive forever!
CAASPP Testing continues this week!
All Students will begin our Annual CAASPP testing this week! You will take these very important tests beginning in Math class this week. Please put your full focus and effort into doing your best!
6th Graders, Be sure you have all of your vaccinations!
6th Graders! You will not be allowed to start 7th grade or go to summer school if your vaccinations are not up to date! All students must have their Tdap and Varicella vaccinations before they are allowed to start 7th grade. Please remind your parents to check to see if you are ready to go.
Glendale Water and Power's Being Waterwise Is... art contest is here!
Are you an artist? Glendale Water & Power’s (GWP) “Being Water Wise Is…” Student Art Contest is now open to all K-12th grade Glendale Unified School District students. Sponsored by GWP and the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), participating students are asked to submit artwork portraying the theme, “Being Water Wise Is…” along with a short water message written on the artwork for a chance to be featured in MWD's 2025 Calendar and win GWP prizes! Click Here to find out how to participate.
Sports Update
Our final season of sports is here. It's Girls Basketball and Boys Soccer season!
Games start at 3:30pm and end at 4:30pm. Please make arrangements to pick up your child no later that 4:45pm. Tickets are $2 to watch both soccer and basketball.
May 9th - Wilson vs. Rosemont - This is the last home game of the year!
Club Meeting Schedule
Click here for the Club meeting schedule.
Monday
Board Game club-Snack, room 1222
Book Club-1:30-2:00, Library
Tuesday
Roblox Club-Lunch, room 2202
Green Knights-Lunch, room 2109
Lego Club-Lunch 1225
WE/CJSF-Lunch room 2113
WMS Garden-Lunch in the garden area
Flight Club-Lunch room 2205 (First Tuesday of the month only)
Book Club-Lunch-Library
NEW!-Newspaper Club-Lunch, room 1236-All Welcome!
Armenian Film Club-Lunch room 3100-NEW
Wednesday
Crochet Club-Lunch, room 1125
Drama Club-Lunch, room 4101 (Every other Wednesday)
Hair Braiding Club-room 4101 (Every other Wednesday)
eSports Club-Lunch, room 3105 (First Wednesday of the month)
3-D printing Club-Lunch, room 3105 (Second Wednesday of the month)
Web Development Club, room 3105 (Third Wednesday of the month)
Manga Anime Club-Lunch room 1235
Origami Club-Lunch room 1124 (11/15, 12/6)
WMS Debate Club-Afterschool room 1224
Latin X Club-Lunch Room 2111
Chess Club -After School Room 4101
Thursday
- Fashion Club-Lunch, Library
Rubik’s Cube Club-Lunch, room 1208
Space Club-Lunch, room 1230
- ABCD-Lunch, room 2203
- Real Madrid Club-Lunch, room 2202
Friday
Armenian Club-Lunch, room 2206
MESA-Lunch, room 1235
Art and Decoration Club-Lunch room 1114
Mindfulness Moment
The month of April is dedicated to practicing mindful decision making. When we are mindful about the choices we make, the decision-making process becomes a thoughtful, cognitive exercise, rather than an impulsive reaction to immediate needs.
“It's in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.”
Each decision we make, big or small, plays a role in shaping our future.
Chromebook Tip of the Week!
Is your Chromebook charged but won't turn on? Before you go to the library, try holding the power button and the escape key for 10 seconds or until the blue light turns off. Then try turning the Chromebook back on and that should reset it.
Visit the Wilson Student Help Corner Website where you can find video tutorials answering your frequently asked questions about apps used in your classrooms. We also have tutorials in Armenian and Spanish.
Google Slides Tutorial (Armenian)
Google Classroom Tutorial (Armenian)
Google Docs Tutorial (Armenian)
Google Slides Tutorial (Spanish)
Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week!
Lunch-tivities!!!
Do you need help? Go to: Tutor.com/wilson
Go to tutor.com/wilson to log on.
Every Tutor.com session is personalized to meet the needs of the student, from remedial to advanced levels. It focuses on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not just quick answers.
Wherever students have online access, they can connect to a tutor using any computer or mobile device. Tutors assist students with specific homework problems but can also help with concept review, writing assignments, test prep, and more.
Go to: tutor.com/wilson
Username: student email
Password: 6-digit ID number.
Library Rules
The Library is fully open and WELCOME to students!
Please be reminded to follow the following rules when you enter the library.
- Keep voices quiet and respectful
- You are in the library to read, catch up on homework, and collaborate QUIETLY!
- No FOOD or BEVERAGES are allowed in the library
- No PHONES are allowed
- *you will be asked to leave and will not be welcome back if you do NOT follow the rules
Library Hours:
Before School 8:15 am - 8:30am
Snack 10:05 am - 11:05 am
Lunch 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm
After School 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
Chromebook issues:
1st period 8:30 am - 9:20 am
Snack 10:05 am - 11:05 am
KORT 11:10 am - 11:35 am
After School 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
Please do not ask for your chromebook to be replaced if there is nothing wrong with the one that was checked out to you.
Expectations for success
Be Safe!
- Don't walk through the staff parking lot
- Stay in the designated areas (Gauntlet, Tripidome, lunch benches, field) during snack and lunch
- Wash your hands frequently and/or use hand sanitizer
- Follow directions
- Stay home if you're sick
- Bring your own water bottle
Good Attendance!
- Be at school every day
- Be on time
- Call the office if you are absent
- Bring your Chromebook fully charged and in its case
Cell Phones!
- Phones are Silent and put away on campus
- If we see it, it will be confiscated!
Keep Wilson Clean!
- Put your trash in the garbage can
- Keep food outside
- Keep our bathrooms clean
Dress Appropriately!
- Shorts/Skirts must be mid-thigh length
- Hats/hoods outside only
- No excessively ripped jeans
- Stomach, back and underwear shouldn't show
- Closed toe and closed heel shoes only-NO SANDALS OR CROCS!
If you see something, say something!
Lost and Found
Good Knight Tickets and PBIS Rewards
- Go to your Clever Account
- Click on the PBIS App
- Go to the Wilson School Store
- Browse the exciting choices and select your item(s)
- Go to the PBIS/ASB Store at room 2115 (Bottom floor of the 2000 building near the basketball courts) and tell the clerk you ID number to pick up your reward!
Email or see Mrs. Sondergaard if you have any questions. LSondergaard@gusd.net
Do you need to talk to your counselors, assistant principals, or principal?
Teacher Specialist - Ms. Nare Hakobyan - nhakobyan@gusd.net
Last Name A-K:
Assistant Principal, Ms. Lise Sondergaard - lsondergaard@gusd.net
Counselor, Ms. Angela Kazanchyan - AKazanchyan@gusd.net
Last Name L-Z:
Assistant Principal, Mr. Cay Ledesma - cledesma@gusd.net
Counselor, Ms. Sarah Veliz - Sarahveliz@gusd.net
Principal - Dr. Narek Kassabian - nkassabian@gusd.net
Wilson Middle School
- Official IG: @wmsKnights
- Art: @artwilsonmiddleschool
- Associated Student Body (ASB): @wilson_asb
- Cheer: @_wmsheer
- Culinary Program: @wms.culinary
- Tech Team: @wilsontechteam
Website: www.gusd.net/wilson
Location: 1221 Monterey Road, Glendale, CA, USA
Phone: (818) 244-8145