Wildcats News

May 1 - Incoming 6th grade Tours @ WMS 9:30-10:30 A.M. (Liberty & Riverside)

May 1 - Boys' Soccer @ SSC Dible Field 3:30 P.M. / 4:30 P.M.

May 1 - Girls' Soccer vs. SSC @ Riverside Field 3:30 P.M. / 4:30 P.M.

May 6-10 - Staff Appreciation Week

May 6 - Boys' Soccer vs. Heelan @ Riverside Field 3:30 P.M. / 4:30 P.M.

May 6 - Girls' Soccer @ EMS 3:30 P.M. / 4:30 P.M.

May 7 - Track Meet @ LeMars High School 4:00 P.M.

May 8 - Girls' Soccer @ SBL Rec Fields 3:30 P.M. / 4:30 P.M.

May 9 - Boys' Soccer vs. EMS @ Riverside Field 4:00 P.M. / 5:00 P.M.

May 13 - WMS Spring Band Concert @ WHS 7:00 P.M.

May 14 - Boys' Soccer @ SBL Rec Fields 4:00 P.M. / 5:00 P.M.

May 14 - Girls' Soccer vs. NMS @ Perry Creek Elementary Field 4:00 P.M. / 5:00 P.M.

May 14 - Orchestra Concert for 6th-12th grades @ WHS Auditorium 6:00 P.M.

May 15 - Movie Incentive for 7th grade music students 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

May 15 - Boys' Soccer vs. NMS @ Riverside Field 3:30 P.M. / 4:30 P.M.

May 16 - Students of the Month Celebration @ WMS Commons 8:00 A.M.

May 17 - Bike to Work or School Day

May 17 - All Library Books Due back in the WMS Library

May 18 - Adventureland Trip for 8th grade music students 6:30 A.M.-7:30 P.M.

May 20 - NHS Graduation @ Tyson Events Center 7:00 P.M.

May 21 - WHS Graduation @ Tyson Events Center 7:00 P.M.

May 22 - Laptops Due - All student laptops will be turned in

May 22 - EHS Graduation @ Tyson Events Center 7:00 P.M.

May 23 - Last Day of School / Early Dismissal @ 12:45 P.M. / End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester

May 24 - Teacher Workday

May 27 - WMS office closed for Memorial Day

Hello WMS Families & Community!

The calendar this month brings the end of our school year, and hopefully warmer weather! As we

approach the final days, remind students to keep focused on learning and maintaining WEST expectations. As of May 1, there are only 17 days remaining for the 2023-2024 school year. Let's finish the year strong!

All laptops will be checked in on Wednesday, May 22nd, during the school day. The last day of school is Thursday, May 23rd, with a two hour early out dismissal at 12:45.

Thank you for your partnership this school year. Have a restful and meaningful summer break. We will see you in August.

-Tori Albright, Assistant Principal

All library books are due back in the WMS library on May 17th! Students with lost or damaged books receive weekly emails with information about replacement costs. Please check with your child to make sure they have turned everything in. If not, please look through your car, family areas of your house, your child's room and backpack for any missing books. Please turn in any books you find as soon as possible. Thank you in advance.

While the school library is closed, visit the Sioux City Public Library for free summer activities for the whole family!

West Middle Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school. Yearbooks will be sold until they are gone for $30.

The Northwestern College Math Bee was held in Orange City on Thursday, April 11. Emily Weber, Edgar Ruiz Ledesma, Aura Haindfield, Ben Slotten, Kim Nguyen, McKenna Clausen, Lyss Gray, Landon Armstrong, Austin Sissel, Josy Jackson, Joel Nguyen, Aubrey Wagner, Carsyn Henningfeld, Marcus Garcia, and Cassidy Henningfeld competed in this event. Emily Weber and Edgar Ruiz Ledesma finished in the top 20. Congratulations to all!!

The Northwestern College Math Bee was held in Orange City on Thursday, April 18.

Talynn Clausen, Isabella Counter, Brayanth Domingo Nicolas, Laken Fischer, Colin Frazee, David Hagen, Logan Hernandez Rivera, Eyan Kilberg, Miguel Lopez, Mardochee Mvuende, Brandon Nguyen, Dalen Schoenherr, Layla Sweeney, Caleb Washburn, Mia Weinmeister competed in this event. Colin Frazee and Dalen Schoenherr finished in the top 20. Congratulations to all!

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: Ma Antes, Tina Dang, Ashton Howley, Nyakuma Koang, Kayliah Thomas

7th Grade: Pablo Alcaraz Santillan, Jazmin De La Cruz, Zoie Horn, Emillio Paniagua, & Derrick Steele

8th grade: Silvia Carrillo, Delilah Castro, Megan Hoklin, Deanthony King, Lucia Lopez Morales, & Kameron Tuttle

April Staff Member of the Month

Mrs. Sharon Russell - Mrs. Russell is a fabulous teacher at WMS! She provides support as the Wildcat team leader, and a member of the academic BLT. She has taken students to participate in the Math Bee competitions, and has set high goals for her math students to obtain. Thanks, Mrs. Russell!

Student medication and/or medical supplies will be sent home with your child on the last day of school. If you would like to make other arrangements, please contact the school office before the last day of school. Any unused medication that remains at school will be disposed of in compliance with federal and state law or will be given to the School Resource Officers for proper disposal.

Tornados and snow storms are the most common disasters in Iowa. Severe thunderstorms, floods and extreme heat also occur often and in addition, fires and hazardous material spills occasionally present a danger. Here are a few tips for keeping your family safe.

HOLD A FAMILY MEETING

• Meet with your family to discuss why it is important to be prepared.
• Review the types of disasters that are most likely to occur, and explain what to do in each situation.
• Learn your community's warning system (sirens, text messages, etc.) Teach younger children what each siren stands for and what to do when they hear it.
• Assign responsibilities to each family member, and plan to work together as a team.
• Decide on locations where you will meet in case a disaster strikes:
  • Outside your home and neighborhood in case of a sudden emergency, such as an earthquake or fire.
  • Outside your city in case you cannot return home.
• Discuss what to do in an evacuation and create a family evacuation plan.
• If a family member is in the military or frequently away from home, plan how you will respond if he or she is away when a disaster strikes.
• Document how your family will communicate if a disaster strikes, and create a family communications plan.
• If anyone in your family has a disability or special needs, adjust your plan accordingly.
• Be sure to include your family pets in your plan.
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• PREPARE

  • Assemble a disaster supply kit.
  • Locate safe places in your home for each type of disaster. (example: tornado - go to the basement vs. a flood where you would go to the highest level if you couldn't evacuate in time)
  • Determine the best evacuation routes from your home.
  • Become trained in first aid and CPR.
  • Show each family member how and where to shut off utilities (water, gas, electricity).
  • Make a complete inventory of your home and property.
  • Teach each family member how to use a fire extinguisher and where to find one.
  • Post emergency contacts (friends, family, neighbors, police, fire, etc.) on the refrigerator.
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  PRACTICE YOUR PLAN

• Practice your plan with your family on a regular basis (every six months).
• Check your disaster supply kit every three months.
• Replace stored water and food every three months.
• Update any emergency contact info as changes occur.
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Suggestions copies from https://www.habitat.org/our-work/disaster-response/disaster-preparedness-homeowners/family-preparedness-plan

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.

June 5 - Last official day the WMS office is open for the 23/24 school year - summer hours will apply thereafter

June 3-7 - Wildcat Camp Session 1 @ WMS 8-11:30 A.M. (for incoming 6th grade only / pre-registration required / no bussing or food service provided)

June 10-14 - Wildcat Camp Session 2 @ WMS 8-11:30 A.M. (for incoming 6th grade only / pre-registration required / no bussing or food service provided)

June 17-21 - Wildcat Camp Session 3 @ WMS 8-11:30 A.M. (for incoming 6th grade only / pre-registration required / no bussing or food service provided)

June 24-28 - Wildcat Camp Session 4 @ WMS 8-11:30 A.M. (for incoming 6th grade only / pre-registration required / no bussing or food service provided)

Aug. 5 - WMS office officially opens for the 24/25 school year

Watch for August Laptop Checkout Dates

Aug. 23 - 1st day of School for students @ 7:40 A.M.

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.)