Ram Families,

Important Reminders:

• Red Ribbon Week: Get ready for Red Ribbon Week, October 28-November 1, with a fun-filled week of themed days promoting a drug-free lifestyle!

• PTA Armchair Fundraiser Ends This Week: Support Wilson School's annual PTA fundraiser, now underway, and help unlock fun incentives like Halloween Costume Day, Popsicles in the Courtyard, and more - register now at https://getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=5d9b730cbc549

• 8th Grade Football Semi-Finals: Cheer on the Wilson 8th grade football as they take on Renner in the semi-finals on October 29th at Williams High School Stadium!
  

Continue reading the Ram Review for more important updates and news!

Natalie Bauerkemper

Principal

Wilson Middle School

Monday, October 28, 2024 - Friday, November 1, 2024 - Red Ribbon Week

Monday, October 28, 2024 - Wildcat Collegiate Academy Parent information Night - Vines HS

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - Wilson 8th Grade Football Semi-finals

Thursday, October 31, 2024 - Fall Wilson PTA Armchair Fundraiser Ends

Friday, November 1, 2024 - AVID Applications Due

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Student Holiday/Staff Day

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - First day of Cross Country practice

Monday, November 11, 2024 - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - Girls and Boys Basketball Tryouts

November 25, 2024 - November 29, 2024 - Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Plano PD Christmas Cops Donations Due

Friday, December 6, 2024 - PTA Winter Social

December 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025 - Winter Break

Monday, January 6, 2024 - Student Holiday/Staff Day

Register here: https://getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=5d9b730cbc549

Wilson School Identifier Code: 5d9b730cbc549

Dear Ram Parents/Guardians,

Don't forget! Our annual Wilson PTA fundraiser is underway!

**NEW INCENTIVE ADDED! Help us reach $4000 total and make Thursday a HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY! Let's make this school year unforgettable!

This fundraiser supports vital initiatives throughout the year, including:

• Student socials and dances

• Fun Run events

• Teacher appreciation treats

• And many more!

To participate:

• Register your child: (link unavailable)

• Receive a FREE popsicle on Prize Day (no donation required)!

• Explore individual and grade-level incentives.

• Donate easily online.

Grade-Level Goals:

• $2500: Hat Day

• $4000: Pajama Day & Halloween Costume Day (Thursday!)

• $6800: Extended lunch with a DJ for ALL GRADE LEVELS on Prize Day!

Individual Rewards:

• Raise $75: Courtyard lunch pass with a friend & free popsicle on Prize Day

Thank you for your support! Your contributions make a significant impact on our school community.

Best regards,
Wilson PTA

Register here: https://getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=5d9b730cbc549

Wilson School Identifier Code:: 5d9b730cbc549

Monday: Wear Red- Kick off Red Ribbon Week and Wear Red to show your support for a drug free lifestyle

Tuesday: Drug Free From Head to Toes- Wear crazy socks and hair to show you are drug free from head to toe

Wednesday: Be a Drug Free Hero- Wear your Favorite Superhero Shirt or outfit (No Costumes)

Thursday: Put Drugs to Sleep- Wear your favorite PJ’s and Slippers to school

Friday: Team Up Against Drugs- Wear Your Favorite Sports team or Wilson Spirit Wear

Semi-Finals: Renner v Wilson

Date: Oct. 29, 2024

Location: T. H. Williams High School Stadium,1818 18th St, Plano, TX 75074

Kickoff: B team @ 6:00pm/A team @7:30pm

Plano ISD is partnering with our local professional hockey team, the Allen Americans, for a special game night planned specifically for Plano ISD staff, students and families! Plano ISD Night with the Allen Americans will take place at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center (200 East Stacy Road; Allen, TX 75002) on October 30 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

For each ticket sold, Wilson will receive $5!

As a reminder, tickets need to be purchased via the QR code, rather than via the Allen Americans website, so that each campus can be accurately credited with the tickets they have sold.

Wilson Parents/Guardians,

The application window is now open for the 2025-26 Wilson AVID program. Any 6th or 7th grade student interested in joining AVID here at Wilson next school year must apply by Friday, November 1st. This is also for 8th graders interested in joining Vines AVID in 9th grade. Students must apply to be considered for next year. The application can be found online https://tinyurl.com/WilsonAVID25. Students can also pick up a paper application in Room B124.

If you have any questions about AVID contact Todd McConaughy at Todd.McConaughy@pisd.edu or visit AVID Parent Handout to learn more about the program. Thank you!

Todd McConaughy, Wilson AVID coordinator

padres de wilson,

La ventana de solicitud ya está abierta para el programa Wilson AVID 2025-26. Cualquier estudiante de 6.º o 7.º grado interesado en unirse a AVID aquí en Wilson el próximo año escolar debe presentar su solicitud antes del viernes 1 de noviembre. Esto también es para los estudiantes de 8.º grado interesados ​​en unirse a Vines AVID en 9.º grado. Los estudiantes deben presentar una solicitud para ser considerados para el próximo año. La solicitud se puede encontrar en línea https://tinyurl.com/WilsonAVID25. Los estudiantes también pueden recoger una solicitud impresa en la sala B124.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre AVID, comuníquese con Todd McConaughy en Todd.McConaughy@pisd.edu o visite AVID Parent Handout para obtener más información sobre el programa. ¡Gracias!

Todd McConaughy, coordinador Wilson AVID

Hello RAM Nation!!!

Is your child looking to build endurance and strengthen their lungs? Consider joining Cross-Country this season! Whether your child is interested in competing or simply wants to reap the fitness benefits, all are welcome.

Important Details:

What to Expect:

• *Running Shoes*
• *Water Bottle With your Name on it*
• *A towel for cool down*
• *Headphones and AirPods are welcome as well*
• *Something to keep track of time, watch, Apple watches etc.*

All runners need to have the following:
If you have not done so, please go ahead and fill out all of your online paperwork on www.rankonesport.com, in addition to uploading your Physical. (Coaches will not be accepting Physicals like in past years, instead they will be uploaded at home into the rank one website.)

**If your child is currently in athletics, they don't have to send in another one.

Any other questions regarding the Cross Country, please email COACH KiNG for details. Don.King@pisd.edu

Officer Munoz and the Plano Police Department have a tradition of spreading holiday cheer by providing gifts for Wilson Ram families in need. This year, we are excited to support the Plano PD's Christmas Cops drive, which benefits our own community! Please consider contributing to our donation drive.

For more information or to get involved, reach out to Officer Munoz at tara.munoz@pisd.edu. Donations can be dropped off with Officer Munoz or at the Wilson Front Office. Let's come together to make a difference!

Dear Families,

As we continue working together to ensure your child’s success, I want to take a moment to reinforce our communication protocol for addressing concerns or issues that may arise during the school year.

In Plano ISD, we believe that open and direct communication is the foundation for resolving most concerns efficiently. Concerns should always be addressed at the level closest to the issue. In most cases, this means reaching out to your child’s teacher first. Our teachers are directly involved in your child’s day-to-day experience and are in the best position to respond to questions or resolve any concerns. Communication between parents and teachers is essential in ensuring that we are all on the same page regarding your child’s learning experience.

If you find that an issue persists after speaking with the teacher or requires further attention, please feel free to reach out to me or a member of my administrative team.

For concerns that require additional attention, we invite you to visit www.pisd.edu/complaintresolution. This resource provides topic-specific steps for effectively resolving student and family concerns, along with sample email messages you may consider when contacting your child’s teacher.

Please understand that while our staff members are committed to responding promptly, the demands of the school day may occasionally delay immediate responses. We appreciate your patience and understanding in these instances.

We deeply value your support and trust as we work together to create the best possible environment for your child. Thank you for helping to ensure that communication remains clear, courteous, respectful and productive.

Warm regards,

Natalie Bauerkemper

Principal

Estimadas familias,

A medida que continuamos trabajando juntos para asegurar el éxito de sus hijos, quiero tomar un momento para reforzar nuestros protocolos de comunicación para abordar las preocupaciones o inquietudes que puedan surgir durante el ciclo escolar.

En Plano ISD, creemos que la comunicación abierta y directa es la base para resolver la mayoría de las preocupaciones de manera eficiente. Las inquietudes siempre deben abordarse en el nivel más cercano al problema. En la mayoría de los casos, esto significa comunicarse primero con el profesor de su estudiante. Nuestros profesores están directamente involucrados en el día a día de su estudiante y son los más indicados para responder a sus preguntas o resolver sus dudas. La comunicación entre padres de familia y profesores es vital para garantizar que todos estemos de acuerdo en la experiencia del aprendizaje de sus hijos.

Si un problema persiste después de hablar con el profesor o requiere de una mayor atención, no dude en comunicarse conmigo o con algún miembro del equipo administrativo de la escuela.

En cuanto a las preocupaciones que requieren atención adicional, le invitamos a visitar

www.pisd.edu/complaintresolution (resolucióndequejas). Este recurso proporciona paso a paso específicamente cómo resolver eficazmente las preocupaciones del estudiante y las familias, incluso le proporcionamos ejemplos de correos electrónicos que usted pudiera considerar usar para ponerse en contacto con el profesor de su estudiante.

Por favor comprenda que aunque nuestro personal se compromete a responder con prontitud, las exigencias de la jornada escolar pueden ocasionalmente retrasar las respuestas inmediatas. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión en dichas situaciones.

Valoramos profundamente su apoyo y confianza mientras trabajamos juntos para crear el mejor entorno posible para sus estudiantes. Gracias por ayudarnos a garantizar que la comunicación continúe siendo clara, cortés, respetuosa y productiva.

Un cordial saludo,

Natalie Bauerkemper

Directora

From September 2nd through December 29th, $.50 from every order of Golden Chick's new Churros will go directly to local schools just like Wilson! Wilson was specifically was picked to be the recipient of funds raised by Golden Chick this year.

This year, they extended our fundraising timeline to give as much as possible back to those who are shaping and molding our communities and future generations. Last year, every school they supported received between $300 and $1,000 – with even more time, and with your help, we can make this number even bigger!

Please review the notice below from our Safety & Security team:

• Important Safety & Security Information

During the school day, students are prohibited from having their cell phones, earbuds, or any other personal electronic devices visible. We kindly request that these items remain concealed in their backpacks. Once students are dismissed to their 1st period classes, they will be reminded to put away their devices. To ensure everyone is aware, we will reinforce this procedure the first few days of school. We encourage you to have a conversation with your child regarding this policy before the school year starts.

To accommodate the district's addition of 5 minutes to each school day, we have revised our bell schedule. Starting this fall, we will have a Monday-Thursday schedule and a separate schedule for Fridays.

The new Friday schedule allows for more flexibility, enabling us to meet in smaller groups, foster collaboration, and build connections as a whole school community. Additionally, this revised schedule provides opportunities for increased collaboration with our feeder high schools and senior high schools, promoting a stronger sense of continuity and cooperation across our educational community.

Ram Families,

***You will have the option to pay in Rycor beginning on August 13th.***

Celebrate your child's birthday and support Wilson at the same time! Pay $25 for your child's name to be posted on the marquee during their birthday week (Monday - Sunday). The student's first name, last initial and birthdate will display on the marquee. We will also either shout out your student over the school announcements or during lunch time over the microphone!

*If the marquee is not working, which is rare, their name will display the next working day.

Complete the details below and submit payment at least two weeks prior to the Monday of your child's birthday week.

Step 1: Complete this Google Form

Step 2: Make payment of $25.00 (You will have an option to pay beginning on August 13th)

Credit Card only: Sign into your Child's RYCOR account: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pisd

All volunteers (PISD staff volunteers, too) must create or update their application at plano.voly.org.

Hello Ram Families! Your Wilson PTA is open and ready for the 202-2025 school year!

Visit us at https://wilsonmiddleschoolpta.membershiptoolkit.com/ to get started on your back to school preparation. On our website, you can complete the following:

1. Update your annual Parent/Student Info (including updating your student's current grade)
2. Purchase your annual PTA Membership
3. Subscribe to the PTA calendar & newsletter

Please visit https://www.pisd.edu/volunteer to complete your annual volunteer application/background check. Stay tuned for more information on volunteer opportunities at WMS.

Free and Reduced Price

Plano ISD participates in the federal meal program, which provides free and reduced-price meals for students who qualify. Families who may qualify for meal benefits are encouraged to complete a federal meal application for the 2024-25 school year. Applications may be completed through SchoolCafé by logging in to your account, or by creating a new account.

Students who qualified for free or reduced-price meals at the end of last school year are eligible to participate at their current eligibility status for the first 30 operating days of the 2024-25 school year or until a new eligibility determination is made whichever comes first.

• In order for meal benefits to continue, a federal meal application for the 2024-25 school year must be completed.
• Students with no application on file after 30 operating days will return to full-paid eligibility status effective September 25, 2024.
• Households that have submitted a federal meal application for free or reduced-priced meals for the 2024-25 school year do not need to reapply.
• Households who wish to apply for free or reduced-priced meals will need to complete an online federal meal application for the current school year.
• Applications will be processed within 10 business days.
• Eligibility notification letters will be sent via email.
  • If you have not received the letter in your inbox, please check your junk and spam folders.

Beginning in fall 2024, new school hours will be:

• Early Childhood Schools: Beaty, Isaacs & Pearson (full day): 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Head Start (full day): 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Pre-K (full day) at Elementary School Campuses: 7:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Elementary Schools: 7:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Middle Schools: 8:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• High/Senior High Schools: 9:05 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (note later start and end times)
• Plano ISD Academy High School: 9:20 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Dear Wilson Rams,

We are excited to announce that Plano ISD and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County (BGCCC) will continue their partnership and offer an after-school program at Wilson Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Through our partnership, your student will receive daily assistance with their homework, participate in fun enriching activities, and have access to test-taking strategies and skills that we are confident will increase their readiness for future college or career plans.

The program, called Club Reach, is only accepting 50 students who are in grades 6,7 or 8. Club Reach will be located at Wilson Middle School and will start immediately after school until 7:00pm daily. Students will receive daily snacks and be supervised and mentored by responsible and trained Boys & Girls Club staff members.

Typical after-school care, including Plano ISD’s PASAR program, cost upwards of $250 per month. However, this partnership allows an affordable rate of only $100/month plus an annual Boys & Girls Club membership fee of $20.00. Your Boys & Girls Club membership provides your student access to all of the programs and activities that the Club offers, including weekend programs, field trips, and special events.

Boys & Girls Clubs have a 160-year tradition of enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Their vision is to “provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.” Furthermore, the Boys & Girls Club helps kids become their best selves on their paths to great futures. Focusing on six key areas, we: create Safe Places; provide caring Mentorship; meet youth Mental Health needs; bridge the Workforce Readiness gap; champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and ensure our Youth Advocacy elevates issues impacting youth.

FAQ:

1. When does this program start? August 19, 2024

2. Is there transportation to bring my student home? No, parents will be responsible to transport students home everyday. Pickup time is 7pm.

3. What is the total cost of this program? Monthly payments of $100 can be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County ($20 for annual membership fee). Limited scholarships are available.

4. How can I get more information or speak to someone from the Boys & Girls Club? For more information and to apply for membership go to www.bgccc.org/enroll. Or you can call our Plano Branch at 469-752-0001.

Parents of Ram Athletes,

Please see the information below and complete the necessary forms in order for your son/daughter to compete in athletics for the upcoming school year:

• A student athlete must have all paperwork signed by a parent/guardian before he or she can participate in any physical activity.
• Medical History: This form now is on Rank One for the parents to complete online.
• Physical - uploaded by the parents. This form also needs to be dated after April 1, 2024.
• Use the following link to complete the required Rank One forms: https://planoisd.rankonesport.com/New/Home.aspx

Counseling assignments for the 2024 – 2025 school year:

6th Grade

469-752-6716

jasmine.hanks@pisd.edu

7th Grade

Drew Obert

469-752-6718

8th Grade

Cynthia Wilcox

469-752-6717

cynthia.wilcox@pisd.edu

paula.ward@pisd.edu

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