What's new with Watkins Middle?

A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS

WMS updates and reminders

The OSU field trip for 7th graders resumes this week. We need families to fill out this form to share whether or not their child will need a school lunch for the trip. Students will attend the trip on dates according to their Science teachers.

November 12- Redfern class periods 1, 3, 5 and Walter Honors Science 8 students
November 13-Redfern class periods 6, 7, 8

Mrs. Haye's theater students will be traveling up to the high school this Thursday to get an early viewing of the high school production of "You can't take it with you".
With the holiday season arriving we recognize that not all students have the same opportunities to enjoy the holidays. If your family is in need of assistance please fill out this form.
In an effort to gain a greater insight into the student perspective, WMS students will be asked to complete a survey concerning their perspectives on building culture. This survey will be shared during social studies classes and should only take a minute or two to complete. Our hope to to solicit student feedback to make adjustments that better serve our student population.
Each month the WMS leadership team meets to reflect on data from the previous month. This data is used to chart needed course corrections in the building, and then shared out each month to students and staff during our staff and class meetings. The month of October saw an uptick in some behavior, but an overall improvement in academics as we closed out the first quarter. This information will be shared out with parents once month for transparency purposes.

Food truck wars

Winners of this year's Food truck wars were the "Wok n roll" group. Students were tasked with developing a truck prototype along with food samples. Groups were required to develop a business plan and had to incorporate an element of sustainability.

7th grade Humanities

Students in Miss Shuppe’s classes worked in collaboration with Mrs. Bowers to complete research and one pagers over the Greek god of their choice.

Miss Sultzbach's Humanities

Students completed a PBL focusing on creating their own themed Haunted House! After finishing their plans, they got to create one of the rooms in their house.

Surviving Middle School for Parents

This week's executive functioning graphic touches on time management. What parent has not been frustrated at their child's lack of urgency to complete tasks? Does your kiddo miss the mark when underestimating how long a task may take? Take a look at this week's tips to support your child.

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

11/12 & 13 Last two of four OSU trips for 7th graders
11/14 Theater class trip to high school
11/19 Choir concert
11/22 2nd quarter interims
11/25-12/2 Thanksgiving break
12/2-Waiver Day-No school for students

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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