Wildcats News

March 9 - Daylight Savings Time begins Move clocks forward one hour.

March 13 - Wildcat Choir @ WHS at 5:30pm (rescheduled from February snow day)

March 18 - Incoming 6th grade tours @ WMS beginning at 6:00pm.

March 20 - First day of Spring

March 21 - Student of the Month @ WMS in the library at 8:00 am.

March 25 - Conferences @ WMS 2:55pm - 7:15am (sign up for a conference with your child's advisory teacher using the direct-link button below)

March 27 - Conferences @ WMS 8:00am - 4:00pm (sign up for a conference with your child's advisory teacher using the direct-link button below) NO SCHOOL

March 28 - Exchange Day NO SCHOOL

Hello,

Spring is close, and warm weather and sunny days are on the horizon. Spring also means new opportunities for 7th and 8th grade students to be involved in WMS athletics. Involvement in extracurricular activities helps students connect with their school and is closely correlated to academic success. Simply put, those that are engaged in opportunities are more likely to see success in school.

We look forward to seeing you in the building for the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. The time you invest will help us to better understand your child’s needs.

In addition to warmer weather and Spring sports, Spring also means Iowa State Assessment of Student Progress, or ISASPs which are scheduled for April 23-May 9. We are continuing to prepare for this important assessment. Students are working towards grade level standard progress in Math on their ALEKs pies and i-Ready reading skills. We look forward to sharing this progress with you at conferences.

As always, thank you for partnering with us in your student’s education.

Tori Albright, Assistant Principal

Please be advised that West Middle will be holding conferences on Tuesday, March 25th from 2:55pm-7:15pm. and on Thursday, March 27th from 8:00am-4:00pm. Parents can now sign up for a conference with their child's advisory teacher at a time convenient for them by going to myconferencetime.com/westmiddle/ or by clicking on the direct-link button below.

West Middle will host an informational meeting for incoming 6th grade students and their parents on Tuesday, March 18. The meeting will be held in the commons and the gym from 6:00-7:00 P.M. Please note that this is an hour long program, so plan to attend the full time from 6:00-7:00 P.M. All incoming 6th grade students accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome.

West Middle Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school in May. Place your order now to ensure you get a copy (plus save a little money)! Yearbooks can be ordered through the website OR by turning in cash or check (made payable to West Middle) to the main office. The website will be open for orders until March 29th. After that day purchases will only be available at the school. Starting May 1st, yearbooks will be $30.

The following students have shown exemplary conduct at West Middle and demonstrated qualities that fit the West motto: We Are West...Welcoming, Engaged, Safe & Trustworthy. Yay, students! Keep up the good work.

6th Grade: Allan Guerro Navarro, Arianna Woods, Zabibu Bisanga, Jayce Frye, Lynn Nguyen

7th Grade: Angel Ledesma, Yaiselin Verdecia Diaz, Jeffrey James, Aliyah Powell

8th grade: Marcus Garcia, Jackson Carter, Jaziana Mosley, Gabriel Herman, Mia Gomez

February Staff Member of the Month

Congratulations and thanks to Ms. Kelsey Brenner for her unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to our school community! As a committed member of the Math Curriculum Committee, she consistently brings valuable insights and innovative ideas to the table, ensuring our math program continues to thrive. Beyond her role in shaping the curriculum, Ms. Brenner is an incredible advocate for every student, tirelessly working to help them reach their full potential. She has gone above and beyond to support her students, ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed and achieve passing grades this semester. Her hard work, passion, and genuine care for her students' growth make her an invaluable asset to our school, and we are so fortunate to have her as part of our team! She is present at her after school duties, despite the various weather and make sure our students exit the building safely. Thank you, Ms. Brenner for all that you do!

There are numerous opportunities for free after-school tutoring for any student wishing to get (or needing) extra help. Please contract your child's advisory teacher to find out which session is the best fit for your child's needs.

How can we eat right when we are on a tight budget? Here are a few tips.

1. Cook more, eat out less Eating out can be expensive. Many foods can be prepared for less money (and more healthfully) at home. Pre-packaged foods, like frozen dinners and packaged pasta or rice mixes can also add up when you calculate the cost per serving. Find a few simple, healthy recipes your family enjoys and save eating out for special occasions.

2. Plan what you’re going to eat Deciding on meals and snacks before you shop can save both time and money. Review recipes and make a grocery list of what ingredients are needed, then check to see what foods you already have and make a list for what you still need to buy. When shopping with a list you will be less likely to buy things that are not on it. To “Create a Grocery Game Plan”, visit MyPlate.gov.

3. Focus on nutritious, low-cost foods Certain foods tend to be less expensive than others. Make the most of your food dollars by fnding recipes that use the following ingredients: beans, peas, and lentils; sweet or white potatoes; eggs; peanut butter; canned salmon, tuna or crabmeat; grains such as oats, brown rice, barley or quinoa; and frozen or canned fruits and vegetables.

Find more useful information at this site https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month/resources

Families interested in receiving food assistance can call West High (712-279-6772) and ask for Pam Husk. IJAG can put together a box or two for you to pick up.

April 3 - 6th Grade Math Bee @ Northwestern College

April 10 - 8th Grade Math Bee @ Northwestern College

April 16 - Early Dismissal @ 12:45 P.M.

April 17-21 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

May 26 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

May 27 - NHS Graduation

May 28 - WHS Graduation

May 29 - EHS Graduation

May 30 - Snow makeup day!

June 2-3 - Snow makeup days!

June 3 - Last Day of School for students / Early Dismissal @ 12:45 pm/ End of 4th Quarter / End of 2nd Semester

June 4 - Teacher final work day

The District’s new mobile app provides quick and convenient information at your fingertips. Download the mobile app to receive push notifications from the District about closings and cancellations and stay updated on today’s school lunch menu, upcoming events, and school news.

Download the Sioux City Community School District app today from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. (Please note: If you have an older version of the District mobile app, you will need to delete that app before downloading the new app.)