The Ram Review
October 20, 2024
Ram Families,
Important Reminders:
Student IDs & Lanyards: All students received a NEW house lanyard and ID holder on Friday, October 11, 2024 thanks to PTA. Students will need these every day.
Rams Rising: On Friday, October 25, 2024, students will meet with their houses for the first time! Students should wear their house colors.
1st Grading Period Report Cards: 1st 9 Weeks Report Cards available on Family Access Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Continue reading the Ram Review for more important updates and news!
Natalie Bauerkemper
Principal
Wilson Middle School
Important Dates at a Glance
October 20, 2024 - November 3, 2024 - PTA Fundraiser starts at The Dog Spot
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Volleyball Pink Out Game
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 1st 9 Weeks Report Cards Available on Family Access
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Vines HS 8th Grade Informational Night
Friday, October 25, 2024 - 1st House Meeting - Wear House Colors
Saturday, October 26, 2024- Vines HS Wildcat Choir Fall Fest
Monday, October 28, 2024 - Friday, November 1, 2024 - Red Ribbon Week
Friday, November 1, 2024 - AVID Applications Due
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Student Holiday/Staff Day
Monday, November 11, 2024 - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - Girls and Boys Basketball Tryouts
November 25, 2024 - November 29, 2024 - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Plano PD Christmas Cops Donations Due
Friday, December 6, 2024 - PTA Winter Social
December 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025 - Winter Break
Monday, January 6, 2024 - Student Holiday/Staff Day
Rams in Their Element
Uniting the Herd: Wilson Houses
We were thrilled to introduce our six amazing houses before Fall Break:
Originality (Pristinum) - Orange House
Sincerity (Sinceritate) - Gold (yellow) House
Wisdom (Sapientia) - Silver (grey) House
Innovators (Novatores) - Maroon House
Leadership (Ducibus) - Green House
Nobility (Nobilitas) - Purple House
As part of our Rams Rising initiative, these houses will foster teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. Students will participate in house events, earn points through academic achievements and community service, and develop lasting friendships.
To relive the excitement, watch our House Reveal countdown video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n1bUkhYyWwJxx26DDQeQX_rzMaTOaRXS/view?usp=sharing
Please also congratulate all of our 8th Grade House Leaders: Reese Salcedo, Evelyn Gerstmann, Judah Holder, Zoie Davis, Jackson Haas, Ryn Hill, Samuel Ward, Fahad Anwar, Peyton Hrna, Caroline Kennehan, Quinn Christiano, Isha Mukherjee, Mason Howe, Ava Villareal, Nicole Oluka, Katelyn Conner, Valeria Rengifo, and Evan Alaniz
We're proud to embark on this journey, embracing our motto: RAMS RISING: ONE TEAM, EVERY HOUSE UNITED, WINNING FOR KIDS! Stay tuned for updates on house events and activities. We encourage you to ask your child about their house experience and how they are contributing to their house's success.
Thank You Wilson PTA!
Thank you to our Wilson PTA for providing all of the house lanyards and bracelets for our house reveal day. It was so fun to pass them out to all of the students during lunches and see them run around and find people in their houses.
8th Grade House Leaders
Please congratulate all of our 8th Grade House Leaders: Reese Salcedo, Evelyn Gerstmann, Judah Holder, Zoie Davis, Jackson Haas, Ryn Hill, Samuel Ward, Fahad Anwar, Peyton Hrna, Caroline Kennehan, Quinn Christiano, Isha Mukherjee, Mason Howe, Ava Villareal, Nicole Oluka, Katelyn Conner, Valeria Rengifo, and Evan Alaniz
Volleyball Pink Out Game - Wednesday, October 23rd
AVID Applications
Wilson Parents/Guardians,
The application window is now open for the 2025-26 Wilson AVID program. Any 6th or 7th grade student interested in joining AVID here at Wilson next school year must apply by Friday, November 1st. This is also for 8th graders interested in joining Vines AVID in 9th grade. Students must apply to be considered for next year. The application can be found online https://tinyurl.com/WilsonAVID25. Students can also pick up a paper application in Room B124.
If you have any questions about AVID contact Todd McConaughy at Todd.McConaughy@pisd.edu or visit AVID Parent Handout to learn more about the program. Thank you!
Todd McConaughy, Wilson AVID coordinator
padres de wilson,
La ventana de solicitud ya está abierta para el programa Wilson AVID 2025-26. Cualquier estudiante de 6.º o 7.º grado interesado en unirse a AVID aquí en Wilson el próximo año escolar debe presentar su solicitud antes del viernes 1 de noviembre. Esto también es para los estudiantes de 8.º grado interesados en unirse a Vines AVID en 9.º grado. Los estudiantes deben presentar una solicitud para ser considerados para el próximo año. La solicitud se puede encontrar en línea https://tinyurl.com/WilsonAVID25. Los estudiantes también pueden recoger una solicitud impresa en la sala B124.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre AVID, comuníquese con Todd McConaughy en Todd.McConaughy@pisd.edu o visite AVID Parent Handout para obtener más información sobre el programa. ¡Gracias!
Todd McConaughy, coordinador Wilson AVID
Vines High School 8th Grade Informational Night - October 24, 2024
Wildcat Choir Fall Fest - Saturday, October 26, 2024
Wilson Red Ribbon Week - October 28th - November 1st
Monday: Wear Red- Kick off Red Ribbon Week and Wear Red to show your support for a drug free lifestyle
Tuesday: Drug Free From Head to Toes- Wear crazy socks and hair to show you are drug free from head to toe
Wednesday: Be a Drug Free Hero- Wear your Favorite Superhero Shirt or outfit (No Costumes)
Thursday: Put Drugs to Sleep- Wear your favorite PJ’s and Slippers to school
Friday: Team Up Against Drugs- Wear Your Favorite Sports team or Wilson Spirit Wear
Plano PD Christmas Cops Teen Gift Drive
Officer Munoz and the Plano Police Department have a tradition of spreading holiday cheer by providing gifts for Wilson Ram families in need. This year, we are excited to support the Plano PD's Christmas Cops drive, which benefits our own community! Please consider contributing to our donation drive.
For more information or to get involved, reach out to Officer Munoz at tara.munoz@pisd.edu. Donations can be dropped off with Officer Munoz or at the Wilson Front Office. Let's come together to make a difference!
Fall MAP Scores
Ram Families,
As we have transitioned to Skyward and retired Parent Portal, we are sharing two news ways to view MAP results.
Two Ways to View MAP Scores:
Paper Copy: Friday, October 4th your child received a printed copy of their Fall 2024 MAP Family Report.
Digital Access: You can also view scores through your child's Chromebook Webdesk.
Digital Access Steps:
Open Webdesk
Click the Edugence tile
Select "Other Assessment" (far left)
Scroll down to view MAP probability ranges
Below, find RIT ranges by subject and instructional areas in the table
Familias de carneros,
A medida que hemos realizado la transición a Skyward y retiramos el Portal para padres, compartimos dos nuevas formas de ver los resultados del MAP.
Dos formas de ver las puntuaciones MAP:
Copia en papel: Mañana, 4 de octubre, espere que su hijo traiga a casa una copia impresa de su Informe familiar MAP del otoño de 2024.
Acceso digital: También puede ver las puntuaciones a través del Chromebook Webdesk de su hijo.
Pasos para el acceso digital:
Abrir Webdesk
Haga clic en el mosaico Edugence
Seleccione “Otra evaluación” (extremo izquierdo)
Desplácese hacia abajo para ver los rangos de probabilidad del MAP
A continuación, encontrará los rangos RIT por materia y áreas de instrucción en la tabla
PISD Night at Allen Americans Game: October 30!
Plano ISD is partnering with our local professional hockey team, the Allen Americans, for a special game night planned specifically for Plano ISD staff, students and families! Plano ISD Night with the Allen Americans will take place at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center (200 East Stacy Road; Allen, TX 75002) on October 30 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
For each ticket sold, Wilson will receive $5!
As a reminder, tickets need to be purchased via the QR code, rather than via the Allen Americans website, so that each campus can be accurately credited with the tickets they have sold.
Communication Protocol for Addressing Concerns
Dear Families,
As we continue working together to ensure your child’s success, I want to take a moment to reinforce our communication protocol for addressing concerns or issues that may arise during the school year.
In Plano ISD, we believe that open and direct communication is the foundation for resolving most concerns efficiently. Concerns should always be addressed at the level closest to the issue. In most cases, this means reaching out to your child’s teacher first. Our teachers are directly involved in your child’s day-to-day experience and are in the best position to respond to questions or resolve any concerns. Communication between parents and teachers is essential in ensuring that we are all on the same page regarding your child’s learning experience.
If you find that an issue persists after speaking with the teacher or requires further attention, please feel free to reach out to me or a member of my administrative team.
For concerns that require additional attention, we invite you to visit www.pisd.edu/complaintresolution. This resource provides topic-specific steps for effectively resolving student and family concerns, along with sample email messages you may consider when contacting your child’s teacher.
Please understand that while our staff members are committed to responding promptly, the demands of the school day may occasionally delay immediate responses. We appreciate your patience and understanding in these instances.
We deeply value your support and trust as we work together to create the best possible environment for your child. Thank you for helping to ensure that communication remains clear, courteous, respectful and productive.
Warm regards,
Natalie Bauerkemper
Principal
Estimadas familias,
A medida que continuamos trabajando juntos para asegurar el éxito de sus hijos, quiero tomar un momento para reforzar nuestros protocolos de comunicación para abordar las preocupaciones o inquietudes que puedan surgir durante el ciclo escolar.
En Plano ISD, creemos que la comunicación abierta y directa es la base para resolver la mayoría de las preocupaciones de manera eficiente. Las inquietudes siempre deben abordarse en el nivel más cercano al problema. En la mayoría de los casos, esto significa comunicarse primero con el profesor de su estudiante. Nuestros profesores están directamente involucrados en el día a día de su estudiante y son los más indicados para responder a sus preguntas o resolver sus dudas. La comunicación entre padres de familia y profesores es vital para garantizar que todos estemos de acuerdo en la experiencia del aprendizaje de sus hijos.
Si un problema persiste después de hablar con el profesor o requiere de una mayor atención, no dude en comunicarse conmigo o con algún miembro del equipo administrativo de la escuela.
En cuanto a las preocupaciones que requieren atención adicional, le invitamos a visitar
www.pisd.edu/complaintresolution (resolucióndequejas). Este recurso proporciona paso a paso específicamente cómo resolver eficazmente las preocupaciones del estudiante y las familias, incluso le proporcionamos ejemplos de correos electrónicos que usted pudiera considerar usar para ponerse en contacto con el profesor de su estudiante.
Por favor comprenda que aunque nuestro personal se compromete a responder con prontitud, las exigencias de la jornada escolar pueden ocasionalmente retrasar las respuestas inmediatas. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión en dichas situaciones.
Valoramos profundamente su apoyo y confianza mientras trabajamos juntos para crear el mejor entorno posible para sus estudiantes. Gracias por ayudarnos a garantizar que la comunicación continúe siendo clara, cortés, respetuosa y productiva.
Un cordial saludo,
Natalie Bauerkemper
Directora
Girls Basketball Tryouts
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Plano ISD Ticket Information
Wilson Golden Chick Fundraiser
From September 2nd through December 29th, $.50 from every order of Golden Chick's new Churros will go directly to local schools just like Wilson! Wilson was specifically was picked to be the recipient of funds raised by Golden Chick this year.
This year, they extended our fundraising timeline to give as much as possible back to those who are shaping and molding our communities and future generations. Last year, every school they supported received between $300 and $1,000 – with even more time, and with your help, we can make this number even bigger!
PTA Fundraiser
Vines Fall Fest - Saturday, October 26th
Wilson PTA Spirit Wear Store is Open!
Reporting Student Absences in Skyward
7th Grade Volleyball Schedule
8th Grade Volleyball Schedule
8th Grade Football Schedule
7th Grade Football Schedule
Information For Girls Pre-Athletics
Information Worth Repeating Below
Important Information About Safety and Security
Please review the notice below from our Safety & Security team:
Cell Phone / Electronics Policy
During the school day, students are prohibited from having their cell phones, earbuds, or any other personal electronic devices visible. We kindly request that these items remain concealed in their backpacks. Once students are dismissed to their 1st period classes, they will be reminded to put away their devices. To ensure everyone is aware, we will reinforce this procedure the first few days of school. We encourage you to have a conversation with your child regarding this policy before the school year starts.
*NEW* Bell Schedules
To accommodate the district's addition of 5 minutes to each school day, we have revised our bell schedule. Starting this fall, we will have a Monday-Thursday schedule and a separate schedule for Fridays.
The new Friday schedule allows for more flexibility, enabling us to meet in smaller groups, foster collaboration, and build connections as a whole school community. Additionally, this revised schedule provides opportunities for increased collaboration with our feeder high schools and senior high schools, promoting a stronger sense of continuity and cooperation across our educational community.
Wilson Bell Schedule (Monday - Thursday)
Wilson Bell Schedule (Friday)
Celebrate your Student's Birthday!
Ram Families,
***You will have the option to pay in Rycor beginning on August 13th.***
Celebrate your child's birthday and support Wilson at the same time! Pay $25 for your child's name to be posted on the marquee during their birthday week (Monday - Sunday). The student's first name, last initial and birthdate will display on the marquee. We will also either shout out your student over the school announcements or during lunch time over the microphone!
*If the marquee is not working, which is rare, their name will display the next working day.
Complete the details below and submit payment at least two weeks prior to the Monday of your child's birthday week.
Step 1: Complete this Google Form
Step 2: Make payment of $25.00 (You will have an option to pay beginning on August 13th)
Credit Card only: Sign into your Child's RYCOR account: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pisd
Interested in Volunteering?
All volunteers (PISD staff volunteers, too) must create or update their application at plano.voly.org.
Wilson Middle School PTA
Hello Ram Families! Your Wilson PTA is open and ready for the 202-2025 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:
- Update your annual Parent/Student Info (including updating your student's current grade)
- Purchase your annual PTA Membership
- 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.
School Meal Application
Free and Reduced Price
Plano ISD participates in the federal meal program, which provides free and reduced-price meals for students who qualify. Families who may qualify for meal benefits are encouraged to complete a federal meal application for the 2024-25 school year. Applications may be completed through SchoolCafé by logging in to your account, or by creating a new account.
Students who qualified for free or reduced-price meals at the end of last school year are eligible to participate at their current eligibility status for the first 30 operating days of the 2024-25 school year or until a new eligibility determination is made whichever comes first.
- In order for meal benefits to continue, a federal meal application for the 2024-25 school year must be completed.
- Students with no application on file after 30 operating days will return to full-paid eligibility status effective September 25, 2024.
- Households that have submitted a federal meal application for free or reduced-priced meals for the 2024-25 school year do not need to reapply.
- Households who wish to apply for free or reduced-priced meals will need to complete an online federal meal application for the current school year.
- 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.
New School Hours
Beginning in fall 2024, new school hours will be:
- Early Childhood Schools: Beaty, Isaacs & Pearson (full day): 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Head Start (full day): 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Pre-K (full day) at Elementary School Campuses: 7:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Elementary Schools: 7:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Middle Schools: 8:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- High/Senior High Schools: 9:05 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (note later start and end times)
- Plano ISD Academy High School: 9:20 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club - After School Program
Dear Wilson Rams,
We are excited to announce that Plano ISD and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County (BGCCC) will continue their partnership and offer an after-school program at Wilson Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. 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.
FAQ:
1. When does this program start? August 19, 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? 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.
4. 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 469-752-0001.
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7th and 8th Grade Athletics Information
Parents of Ram Athletes,
Please see the information below and complete the necessary forms in order for your son/daughter to compete in athletics for the upcoming school year:
- A student athlete must have all paperwork signed by a parent/guardian before he or she can participate in any physical activity.
- Medical History: This form now is on Rank One for the parents to complete online.
- Physical - uploaded by the parents. This form also needs to be dated after April 1, 2024.
- Use the following link to complete the required Rank One forms: https://planoisd.rankonesport.com/New/Home.aspx
Counseling Corner
Counseling assignments for the 2024 – 2025 school year:
6th Grade
Jasmine Hanks469-752-6716
7th Grade
Drew Obert
469-752-6718
drew.obert@pisd.edu
8th Grade
Cynthia Wilcox
469-752-6717
Moving Schools? Need records?
Our registrar returns from summer break on Tuesday, July 23rd. She will be happy to assist you once she is back in the office.
Wilson Middle School PTA
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