Walt Clark Middle School
Weekly Update November 21, 2024
WE A.R.E. Cougars-- We Achieve, Respect and Engage
No School Next Week- See you December 2nd
Upcoming Events
Monday, December 2nd:
No Place For Hate 4:05 - 4:45
Tuesday, December 3rd:
Homework Club 4:05 - 5:05
Wednesday, December 4th:
Boys Basketball Home vs Severence 4:30 - 6:30
Thursday, December 5th:
Homework Club 4:05 - 5:05
LUC Club 4:10 - 4:45
Saturday, December 7th:
JV Boys Basketball Tournament 9am
HEY COUGARS! The WCMS Music Dept. is selling Butter Braids ahead of the holiday season. Butter Braids are frozen pastries with all sorts of different fillings that are topped with icing. Not a fan? Our online store also offers cookie dough, coffee, or a goodwill donation!
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO OUR ONLINE STORE!
Our store closes November 22nd and orders will be delivered to Walt Clark on December 12th. Proceeds go towards instrument repair and purchase, festival fees, and other performance opportunities.
QUESTIONS? Email us at matt.lowe@tsd.org OR claire.lute@tsd.org.
GO COUGARS!
A Message from your PTO
Walt Clark Plush Blanket- 50" x 60" $30
Do you enjoy fixing computers? Are you a tech geek? Mrs. Bebout is looking for computer interns to assist her with solving Chromebook issues. If you would like to be a part of the intern team, please see her in the library. You will become a district certified technologist intern! If you are in 8th grade, you can continue your internship and assist with technology at the high school level.
Homework club has started! It will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:05-5:05 in the Library Media Center. This will be an optional time where students can come, check their IC (or come ready with an assignment), and have time to get work done. There will not be any bus transportation, so students and parents will need to make arrangements for pickup!
Upcoming Dates:
November 21
December 3
December 5
Nominate a Teacher or Staff Member for "Cougar Champion"!
We’re excited to recognize the incredible work of our staff, and we need your help! Do you know a teacher or staff member who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for our "Cougar Champion" award! It’s a great way to celebrate those who make a positive impact at Walt Clark Middle School.
To submit a nomination, simply fill out this form! Let’s show our appreciation for the amazing educators who inspire our students every day!
No Place for Hate club is officially kicked off and started for the year! Students are currently working on what the pledge promises for the school might be for this year. An example from last year was ,"I will respect and appreciate those different from me." We will then make a banner and invite the entire school and community to sign the pledge promises. Those interested in joining for this important work and helping make our school more inclusive to all should speak with Ms. Cook or Ms. Palms.
1st Semester Schedule: 4:05 - 4:45 pm in Cafeteria
December 2nd
December 16th
November Parent Feedback - Please click bar to fill out
Bilingual Parent Meeting - Creciendo Juntos/Growing Together
A Discussion with strategies for communicating and connecting with your children. Open to parents with students of all ages.
Saturday, December 7th @ Walt Clark MS Library
Childcare will be available.
Please contact Luz Kipsey (970-599-1678) luz.kipsey@gmail.com or Heidi Palms, WCMS SEL Specialist heidi.palms@tsd.org with any questions.
PTO
Join us at our monthly PTO meetings - we meet the second tuesday of the month.
Our upcoming meeting will be on January 14th from 4:15 - 4:45
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Order your 2024-2025 yearbook here! Don't wait - prices will increase soon!
8th Grade Parents/Guardians - place a “Recognition Ad” in the yearbook to celebrate your student's middle school success! Yearbook ads are a great way to give your student the special attention they deserve, for everyone to see, in YOUR school's 2025 yearbook. Placing your ad is SIMPLE and QUICK! Go to The Yearbook Company to create your ad - but hurry, prices go up after November 1st!
STEMX
Curious about the STEMX options for your student, click on the attachement below.
Students will continue to participate in three STEMX opportunities this year, and the selection process for second semester will take place in December.
How to support our STEMX program!
Do you own a business or know someone who does? Would you like to donate to our STEMX program?
Click on the link below to view our sponsor form.
Counseling Department
6th Grade:
Doug Crumb
7th Grade:
Devin Aubry
970-613-5463
8th Grade:
Doug Crumb
970-613-5403
Counseling Secretary and Registrar:
Jeanmarie Juergensen
970-613-5409
Available Resources
Linked below are many resources available to our students and their families!