Wildcat Tales
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Week of October 21-25
Wildcat Families,
Join us in honoring our Veterans on Monday, November 11th at 10:30am. Enjoy performances by our choir, band and others. Lunch will be served immediately following the assembly for Veterans and their adult guest only. Veterans who would like to join their student for lunch are welcome to join them in the cafeteria but due to spacing and catering numbers we are not able to accommodate students in the Veterans luncheon. See the form below.
Parents, please take a moment to fill out this survey to help our counselors best serve our students. Counseling Needs Assessment
Next week is our District Benchmark Tests for core classes. We will run our regular bell schedule.
Have a great weekend!
Wildcats, remember your 4 P's-Prompt, Prepared, Productive, Polite and know that you belong here. Make it a great day and go Cats! 💙🐾
Carly Woolery
WGMS Principal
Early Voting Begins Monday
School Funding Election on the Nov 5 ballot
Vote Early Oct 21 - Nov 1 at ANY LOCATION
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Midlothian Conference Center
Ellis Co Womans Building
Ellis County Sub-Courthouse
Palmer ISD Annex Bldg
Red Oak Municipal Ctr
VOTE Saturday, Oct 26 -- Polls Open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
VOTE Sunday, Oct 27 -- Polls Open 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
School Funding Election Resources
Understanding the election in less than 1 minute
Visit our MISD Facebook feed or the election video resource webpage to watch the Midlothian ISD School Funding Election Reels and learn more about the School Funding Election. Video topics include:
- Reel #1: Funding Election Bottom Line
- Reel #2: Funding Election Priorities
- Reel #3: Funding Election Net Zero Tax Rate Explanation
- Reel #4: How Schools are Funded
- Reel #5: Funding Election Ballot Language
Important Dates
October
23-31 Red Ribbon Week (see below for dress up days)
24-WGMS Theater Arts Fall Production at WGMS Cafe Stage 7-8 pm
25-Halloween Party sponsored by 8th Grade Boosters 7-9 pm at WGMS cafe (see below for more info)
29-Trick or Treat, Smell Defeat Pep Rally (see below for more info)
29-MISD District Current 7th Grade Parent Meeting for 2026 DC Trip in WGMS Gym 6-7 pm
31-End of 2nd 6 Weeks
November
1-Teacher Work Day - no school for students
4-Start of 3rd 6 Weeks
8-2nd 6 Weeks posted to Skyward Family Access
15-In and Out Burger $5 per ticket (more details to come)
21-3rd 6 Weeks Progres Report
22-Professional Learning Day - no school for students
25-29-Thanksgiving Break - no school
On Friday, October 25th, 7-9pm, the WGMS Boosters will be hosting the first dance (open gym) of the school year and we need your help to make this night happen! We need volunteers to sell tickets during lunches and to help out at the actual event! Please look over the sign up below and help out where you can! Your help is greatly appreciated!
Background checks are REQUIRED for all adults who volunteer. Here is the link and it's always on the Wildcat Tales. This needs to be completed ASAP so that it can be turned around quickly
Assessment Calendar
October
22-RLA District Benchmark Testing 6th-8th grade
23-Science District Benchmark Testing 8th grade
24-Social Studies District Benchmark 8th grade
28-Math District Benchmark Math 6th-8th grade
30-Algebra I District Benchmark
December
9-11-Middle of the Year MAP (ELA, Math, Science)
17-19 - High School Credit Course Semester Exams
CKH Newsletter
Connect with Heart - Self Direct
Think, Choose, Act - lead yourself to who you want to be. This month, we’re challenging students to envision future goals and take intentional steps toward who they want to be. Let’s model self-direction by celebrating the positive in each day, seeking the good in others, and emphasizing our responsibility to make positive choices.
Submit your pictures and videos here for Yearbook or Cat News!
* Each must have a tag with date.event.name.
For Example: 9-26volleyball8thSCornwall
** Pictures and videos are subject to review and approval by yearbook advisor
8th Grade Parents
Please join our Facebook page for the most direct way to keep in the loop, https://www.facebook.com/share/g/aML4eFAW6uUD4674/. However, if you are not on social media, you can still find information in Mrs. Woolery’s newsletter every week.
Our first two fundraisers are coming up in October and we need your help! On 10/3 we are operating a concession stand at the Jaguar Invitational Cross Country Meet and on 10/25 we are sponsoring the first school dance of the year, a Costume (optional) Dance Party! Both of these events need your support to make them happen. We are starting from scratch, so we are asking for monetary donations to help cover the costs of concession items (both events), a DJ and janitorial staff. We also need volunteers as we can’t do this all by ourselves. Please click on both links below to help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEA62DA6F5C16-51763067-donations
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEA62DA6F5C16-51776588-costume
Background checks are REQUIRED for all adults who volunteer. Here is the link and it's always on the Wildcat Tales. This needs to be completed ASAP so that it can be turned around quickly.
8th Grade students are allowed to sign up as volunteers at the Dance Party (except in chaperone positions). This event will count towards volunteer hours for NJHS.
Business owners… We are also looking into the possibility of doing t-shirts for the class of 2029. If you would be interested in sponsoring this or you have other sponsorship ideas we would love to hear those also! Please reach out to us!
Thank you for reading everything and thank you in advance for any help you can provide!
With gratitude,
The WGMS 8th Grade Boosters (Class of 2029)
Email: wgms8thboosters@gmail.com
Checking grades and missing assignments in Skyward
Need help checking your student's grades and missing assignments? Our Tech Apps teacher Mr. Sanchez put together this quick video to show you how!
Attendance Matters
Help your child succeed in school
Parents, you play a crucial role in your child's education. Creating healthy daily habits of attending school can make a difference in your child's success later in life. By working together, we can create a supportive environment that promotes consistent attendance and fosters a positive learning experience for your child. Check out our MISD Attendance Matters newsletter for attendance tips and positive steps you can take to help your child be successful.
Counselor's Corner
CLUBS
Affirmations and Pictures
Tennis
Athletic News
Attending a Midlothian ISD Game or Event
If your child attends any Midlothian ISD game or event, they must be picked up immediately after the game or event has concluded. Students that are not picked up within 30 minutes of the game or event's conclusion will be denied entrance to future MISD games or events.
Football Schedule
Volleyball Schedule
Boys' Basketball Schedule
Wildcat Parent Volunteer Sign-Up Form
What is a Wildcat Parent Volunteer?
We are a group of Wildcat parents who donate goodies to the Walnut Grove staff once a month. This is usually in the form of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all staff on campus.
How can you help?
There are a few ways you can help.
1) You can sign up to be a donation supporter. A donation supporter is for our families who cannot necessarily be away from their home or office during the school day but want to be part of the WPV group. Monthly, we would send out a request for donations. This is usually sent via Venmo and the funds are used to purchase meals and snacks for that month's event.
2)If you have free time and like to be more hands on, you can sign up to help us decorate the designated area for that month. This is usually done in the front office conference room. We arrive on campus around 10:30 AM and are typically wrapping up around 1:10 PM. You would not have to commit to the whole time slot. We decorate and then help serve the food, restock between lunches, etc. Any amount of time you are able to give is greatly appreciated.
3) Do you own a business and want to get your name out to Walnut Grove teachers and staff? We would love to partner with you and have you sponsor a meal for us that month or even sponsor only the drinks or a dessert option for the month.
We have lots of ways for you to be involved. If this sounds like something you would like to participate in, please complete this Google Form and we will add you to our group communication.
Thank you so much for your interest in joining the Wildcat Parent Volunteers.
WGMS Personal Electronic Devices Information
Traffic Drop-off and Pick-up
Important Links
2024-2025 Medication Forms
Medication forms must be updated every school year. Please download forms here and submit to your campus nurse before the first day of school August 14. You can email Nurse Berry at Mandy.Berry@midlothianisd.org.
Attendance Info
Quickstart Guide for Skyward Family Access and Canvas Parent Observer Account
Smart Tag Info
Who Should I Contact?
Vape Sensors
Dear MISD Parents,
Safety and security are a top priority in MISD. As an added layer of student safety, vape sensors have been installed throughout all MISD secondary campuses serving grades six and above. The installation of the sensors supports legislative requirements set forth by House Bill 114 that went into effect with the start of the 2023-24 school year. The new law takes a strong stance on prohibiting the possession and use of vape devices at school. Any student who possesses or uses a vape device of any kind on school grounds is subject to disciplinary placement in DAEP and the student's ability to participate in extracurricular activities could be impacted. The law also requires the district to notify School Resource Officers (SROs) about violations. Vape device use of THC is subject to felony drug charges. Parents may reference Texas Health and Safety Penal Code 481.002(26) for more information. Installed sensors are equipped with tamper detection software and should not be touched. This includes throwing anything at the sensors. Students will be held accountable and subject to disciplinary consequences in accordance with the district’s Student Code of Conduct policy if they tamper with a detection device. Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together to keep our students safe. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school. Sincerely, Midlothian ISD
School Info
Walnut Grove Middle School
4 P's: Prompt, Prepared, Productive, Polite
Character Traits: Respect, Integrity, Pride
Carly Woolery, Principal
M'kale Kennedy, Assistant Principal
David Fontenot, Assistant Principal
Email: carly.woolery@midlothianisd.org
Website: https://wgms.midlothianisd.org/
Location: 990 N Walnut Grove Rd, Midlothian, TX, USA
Phone: (469)856-5700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalnutGroveMS
Instagram: @wgmswildcats
Twitter: @WGMSWildcats