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A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS

WMS updates and reminders

Please see this disclaimer related to our published yearbooks that will be delivered this spring. The deadline to order is April 25th. See ordering information in the disclaimer.
This Wednesday some of Mrs. Miller's Intro to Environmental Sustainability classes will be traveling to Kirkersville to teach students about their vermicomposting projects. Students will work collaboratively with the Elementary students to develop books on the subject as a part of right to read week.
Mrs. Hayes will be taking her theater students up to the high school this Thursday to get an early viewing of the high school production of 'The Adams Family'.
Come join us Thursday for our annual Math night from 5-7pm. All families are welcome to attend and have an enjoyable evening with their students while putting their Math skills to the test.
On March 19th and 20th 8th grade students will be traveling to C-tech of Newark for the annual 8th grade visits. On March 19th those students with Mrs. Sayre and Mr. Lejeune (3rd and 5th periods only) will be heading to Ctech. Remaining 8th grade students will be going on the 20th.
This Friday students will be able to use their 'Warrior Cards' to participate or view our 3v3 basketball tournament. Students earn these cards by meeting a set of criteria for academics, attendance, and behavior. Positive behavior referrals are also considered for the criteria.
Want to send a special shout out or positive word of thanks to a staff member? Fill out our staff shout out form here.

Have you missed any previous newsletters? You can always look on our school website to find archived newsletters to catch up on all things Watkins Middle School.

Intro to theater

7th and 8th students have the opportunity to take a semester of theater class during both years if they choose to. Students seen here are rehearsing lines for upcoming theater night productions.

Skill building

Students in theater are able to hone their writing, speaking, and design skills as they produce their own work. The process of developing public speaking skills supports students confidence in themselves.

Produce partners

Even though we are just coming out of winter our Ag program aquaponics systems continue to provide cooking spices and vegetation for food preparation.

Read all about it!

Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to write for our student newspaper, 'The Warrior Press'. Students then hand deliver these monthly newspapers to student homerooms.

Journalism Q & A

Warrior press students interviewing Mrs. Correa regarding an upcoming staff profile highlight.

The Warrior Press staff

All members of the WP staff that complete the articles, pictures, and distribution.

Surviving middle school for parents

This month's topic is goal oriented persistence. The ability persist in a task without being sidetracked or distracted from achieving the goal. Take a look at this month's executive function focus info graphic here.

Progress Book Set up assistance

Complete this form to have a staff member reach out to you regarding parent access to progress book.

Athletics

Please click the link below for all of your athletic ticketing and scheduling needs.

Hometown Ticketing

Varsity Ticket events are $7 up to 1 hour before the event. At the gate tickets are $8 (use of a card includes a fee at the gate). Middle School tickets are $5.

All athletes should enter and exit the building through the 600 hall (Door 7) entrance before and after practice each day.

Upcoming Events

3/12 Select IES students to Kirkersville
3/13 Theater students to view HS play
3/13 Math Night (5-7pm)
3/19-20 8th grade C-tech trip
3/20 End of the 3rd quarter
3/21 No school-Staff development day
3/24-28 Spring Break
3/31 No school-Staff Waiver day

Transportation & Attendance information

Bus concerns:

We ask that you please contact the Transportation Department directly at 740-927-5901 with any concerns about your student’s bus (late arrival or other issues). Their phones are manned 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, and they have direct contact with all buses.

Attendance:

Please call the 24 hour WMS attendance line at (740) 927-6807 to report student absences. This voicemail box is available 24/7 and messages are retrieved on school days between the hours of 7:00am through 3:00pm.

If your student will miss school due to a pre-planned absence, please complete this Trip/Vacation Authorization Form.

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Contact us

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Email: jball@laca.org
Website: https://wms.swl.k12.oh.us/
Location: 8868 Watkins Road Southwest, Pataskala, OH, USA
Phone: (740)927-5767
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowatkinsmiddleschool
Twitter: @WatkinsMiddle