What's new with Watkins Middle?

• Thursday marks the end of the second grading period. There is no school for students Friday 1/17 (Staff development day) or Monday 1/20 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day).
• This Tuesday evening is our winter Theater Night. If you're able we invite you to come out at 6pm to see some of the skills our first semester students have been working on. See the flier below for details.
• If your child is a rising seventh or eighth grader and has demonstrated a gift for Math please consider filling out this Algebra readiness survey. With limited seats available this readiness assessment will assist in the process of identifying students for Math courses next year. Students currently taking Pre-Algebra will automatically be placed in Algebra 1 next year.
• During the first semester our building has been working on grading alignment. This grading document provides an overview of the adjustments that will be implemented effective 3rd quarter (1/22), and serve as grading guidelines for the building. The largest shift will be the move away from the 50% grade floor for 8th graders during the second semester. This will be implemented in preparation for high school grading practices. Students have been informed of these changes during class meetings.
• 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.

This month's topic is response inhibition. Many students who engage in risky behavior or decision making struggle in this area. See our info graphic for some helpful tips to support your child.

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.

• 1/24 Student Club day
• 1/29 High School scheduling meeting for 8th grade families-6pm @WMHS
• 1/30-31 3rd quarter PBIS incentive
• 2/3-2/7 Safety and Violence prevention week
• 2/13 & 2/20 Winter Parent/Teacher conferences

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.

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