What's new with Watkins Middle?

A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS

WMS updates and reminders

Tuesday 4/8, students will take Part 2 of the ELA state test during the morning portion of the day. Those students that missed Part 1 will do make up testing at some point this week.
Licking Memorial is conducting health physicals this spring. See details listed below.
Cheerleading tryouts will be occurring in May (see flier below). Parents should plan on attending a meeting in the middle school cafeteria May 5th at 5:30pm.
8th grade boys interested in playing high school in the fall should attend a player/parent meeting on April 7th from 6-7pm in the high school commons.
Watkins Middle School was highlighted as a partner with the PAST foundation. Check out the work our students and staff have been engaged in as a part of the learner centered ecosystem.
April begins state testing, dates are listed below. Please see important information connected with state testing here.
Want to send a special shout out or positive word of thanks to a staff member? Fill out our staff shout out form here.

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.

Silk Road

Students in Mrs. Stoffel's Social Studies classes engage in a game to simulate traveling along the Silk Road. Along their route they try to make beneficial trades while taking notes on the new products, cultural practices, and geography they encounter along the way. They combine this source with others to showing understanding of the Silk Road and how it impacted the people and places along it.

Building Wide PBL

On Friday students in all three grades shared out their quarter long projects for a Coffee shop business. Each hallway was judged for the top overall presentation. Winners will present to a group of outside audience members from local businesses and other organizations.

TBPL

The Coffee shop design challenge incorporate tasks of design, Math, Science, Art, Business, Language Arts, and other subject areas as a part of a transdisciplinary learning experience. In this photo you can see an example of a student logo design along with a blue print of a shop floorplan.

Progress Book Set up assistance

Complete this form to have a staff member reach out to you regarding parent access to progress book.

Athletics

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.

Upcoming Events

4/8 Part 2 of the ELA state test
4/15 Part 1 of the Math state test
4/15 Talent show auditions afterschool
4/17 Part 2 of the Math state test
4/18 No school
4/22 Part 1 of the 8th grade Science test
4/24 Part 2 of the 8th grade Science test
4/30 Spring Choir concerts (6-8:30pm)

Transportation & Attendance information

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.

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Contact us

Get in touch with WMS!

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