Wilbanks Middle School Newsletter

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Wilbanks Middle School Families,

As we approach the final week before our winter break, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude and holiday cheer to each and every one of you. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with our incredible students and staff, and I am so proud of the hard work and achievements we've seen so far this year.

As we wrap up the first semester, I want to remind you that our students will be taking their semester 1 benchmarks in math and ELA on Monday and Tuesday. This is an important step in measuring their progress and setting goals for the second semester.

In addition, our students are still earning LiveSchool Points through Tuesday for the Semester 1 Holiday Incentive. If your child earns at least 2300 points, they will be eligible to participate in a fun-filled day of holiday activities on Friday, including games, a holiday social, house battles, crafts, hot cocoa, a candy shoppe, pictures, and more! Students with bonus points can also use them to redeem a customized VIP Holiday Experience, complete with activities like roasting marshmallows by the fire, making memories in the snow, decorating cookies, and holiday karaoke.

At Wilbanks Middle School, we strive to Be Uncommon and provide our students with exceptional experiences that challenge them to grow and thrive. I am thrilled to offer these special incentives as a way to celebrate our students' hard work and dedication.

A reminder that Friday, December 20th is a 2-hour early release day. Car riders will be dismissed at 1pm, and bus riders should arrive home 2 hours earlier than normal. We will return to school on January 7th to start the second semester.

Once again, I would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve your family and look forward to seeing your child return refreshed and ready to learn in the new year.

Sincerely,

Chris Chitwood
Principal
Wilbanks Middle School

DECEMBER 13

• Swim Team - Jingle Jam at Home
• Wrestling - Region Duals (top 4 teams), time TBS
• Archery Tournament

DECEMBER 14

• Wrestling - Region Traditional at Hart County at 9:00 a.m.

DECEMBER 15

• Habersham Football Banquet at Level Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 16

• 12 Days of Christmas - Dress like one of the 12 days of Christmas
• Basketball vs. Rabun County - Boys away at 4:30 p.m.; Girls at NHMS at 4:30 p.m.
• Book Club Meeting after school until 5:00 p.m.
• MS Boys Soccer - Conditioning - 8th grade only

DECEMBER 17

• 12 Days of Christmas - Dress like Frosty (snowman day)
• FFA Winter Meeting at the Ag. Center - student pick up is at 5:30 p.m.
• Holiday Chorus Concert at HCHS Performing Arts Center, 6th grade at 6:30 p.m., 7th and 8th grades at 7:30 p.m.
• MS Boys Soccer - Conditioning - 8th grade only

DECEMBER 18

• 12 Days of Christmas - Wear Christmas Socks

DECEMBER 19

• 12 Days of Christmas - Dress like a Christmas Character (pajamas are okay today)
• Last Day for Book Club Clothing Drive Donations

• MS Boys Soccer - Conditioning - 8th grade only

DECEMBER 20

• 12 Days of Christmas - Dress like a Candy Cane (wear red and white)

  Holiday Incentive

• Early Release - Dismissal begins at 1:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 6

• Winter Break - No School - Students return on January 7, 2025

Picture day proofs were distributed to students this week. Please see below for ordering instructions.

1. Go to nelsonsanders.gotphoto.com

2. Enter the personal access code (this code is printed on the proof or use the QR code on the proof).

3. Order your favorite photos!

Note: Picture Day was August 27 and Retake Day was September 24.

Please visit us on our newest platform, our very own Wilbanks Middle School YouTube Channel. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification button to keep informed with the latest updates.

https://www.youtube.com/@WilbanksMiddleSchool

The Book Club at Wilbanks Middle School is a part of the Tome Student Literacy Society (Tome Society). Tome Society serves students in grades 2-12 by providing a diverse menu of digital student competitions; an annual book award list of new, clean, fun-to-read children's and young adult literature titles; student book club activities; curriculum materials for educators; and the TomeCon annual conference for both students and educators. All activities promote self-esteem, leadership skills, character ethics, and nurture critical thinking, creativity, and imagination in the digital age.

• Monday, December 16th until 5:00 p.m.

Now through December 20th

The Book Club will receive clothing donations until our last day of school before the holidays on December 20th.

FFA Motto

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School

3115 Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway, Demorest, GA 30535

(706) 894-1341

INTERNET/SOCIAL MEDIA:

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INSTAGRAM: @wilbanks_ms