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Community Wildcat Weekly

24-25 Students & Parents Vol. 3 Edition 23

CommunityWildcat Weekly24-25 Students & Parents Vol. 3 Edition 23

Calendar

National Counselors Week


Monday, February 3rd

2:40pm - 4:30pm Girls Soccer Practice (Field)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Wildcat Theatre State Rehearsals (Rm 533)

3:00pm - 4:30pm OM Team Practice (Rm 202)

6:00pm - 9:00pm Boys Basketball @ CENMS (CENMS)


Tuesday, February 4th

100th Day of School - Dress like you're 100 years old

2:50pm - 5:15pm Band Rehearsal (Rm 310)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Boys Basketball Practice (Gym)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Girls Soccer Practice (Field)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Extended School Day (rm 602 and 603)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Legally Blonde Jr. Rehearsals (Rm 533)

5:00pm - 6:15pm TOOLS (Media)

6:00pm - 9:00pm Girls Soccer @ CENMS (ZHS)

6:30pm - 8:30pm OM Coaches Who Care Meeting (Rm 202)


Wednesday, February 5th

Florida State Fair Animal Exhibitors (State Fair Grounds)

2:45pm - 4:30pm Opportunity Hall (Rm 402/403)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Girls Soccer Practice (Field)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Legally Blonde Jr. Rehearsals (Rm 533)

6:00pm - 9:00pm Boys Basketball vs AAI (TEWMS)

6:00pm - 7:00pm PTSA General Assembly Mtg (Cafeteria)


Thursday, February 6th

Florida State Fair Animal Exhibitors (State Fair Grounds)

2:45pm - 4:30pm Talent Show Committee Meeting (Rm 202)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Boys Basketball Practice (Gym)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Legally Blonde Jr. Rehearsals (Room 533)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Odyssey of the Mind Practice (Rm 615)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Extended School Day (Rm 602 and 603)

6:00pm - 9:00pm Girls Soccer vs Stewart MS (WCHS)


Friday, February 7th

Florida State Fair Animal Exhibitors (State Fair Grounds)

9:00am - 10:30am Honor Roll Ceremony (6th & 7th Grade)

10:45am - 11:45am Honor Roll Ceremony (8th Grade)

3:00pm - 4:00pm Wildcat Theatre State Rehearsals (Rm 533)

6:00pm - 9:00pm Solo & Ensemble Festival (JW Mitchell HS)


Saturday, February 8th

Florida State Fair Animal Exhibitors (State Fair Grounds)

8:00am - 1:00pm I9 Sports

6:00pm - 9:00pm Solo Ensemble Festival (JW Mitchell HS)


Sunday, February 9th

Florida State Fair Animal Exhibitors (State Fair Grounds)

Announcements

PTSA General Meeting - February 5th

The PTSA will be holding an in person general meeting. We will be discussing new board members, approving bylaws and budget, and creating a plan for the rest of the year. Come and see how you can get involved and help.

Opportunity to Review Science Textbooks

In the months of January and February, we invite stakeholders to participate in the review of textbooks that are being considered for adoption for a number of science courses. Digital access to resources is provided for families and community members who would like to review the options. Please access the textbook adoption website for resource access and information on how to submit your input for consideration. We also invite you to attend the Science Vendor Night on February 4th from 5-7:30 p.m. To RSVP to attend, click here.

Valentine’s Dance

Our Annual Valentine’s Dance is Thursday, February 13th from 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online only thru Rycor. Please note that students with a disciplinary referral from January 24th to February 13th will not be eligible to attend the dance. No refunds will be given.


We are also in need of parent volunteers for this dance to:

  1. Decorate the cafeteria at 1:30 p.m.
  2. Chaperone the dance until 4:45 p.m.


If you are interested in volunteering, please email Ms. Santos-Mira at amira@pasco.k12.fl.us and let her know which volunteering opportunity you would like to help us out with (decorating and/or chaperoning). All volunteers must be a district approved… If you are not approved and would like to complete the process, please fill out the application as soon as possible by going to https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/hreq/page/volunteer

Coming Soon - Pep Rally Dress Up Days

See the flyer below for our next dress up days the week of February 10th - 13th.

TEWMS Legally Blonde Jr.

OMG you guys! Come see Legally Blonde Jr. March 26-28th at 6:30pm at the Wesley Chapel Center for the Arts. Watch as Elle, an ambitious sorority girl begins a new chapter of her career as a Harvard Law Student. Come support our Wildcat Theatre students as they sing, dance, and act in this fabulous musical! Scan the QR code or click the link for tickets!


Wildcat Theatre Co.

TEWMS FFA Petting Zoo Fundraiser

TEWMS FFA is sponsoring a petting zoo with concessions on Saturday, March 8th from 10:10am - 1:00pm. Come out and pet the goats, chickens, rabbits, and more!


See the flyer below for more information.

Valentine's Flower Delivery Fundraiser

Send a flower to a friend, staff member (maybe that funny dude who makes all the morning announcements? Room 705) or random human in your class! $2.00 and your flower and note will be delivered to the human of your choice February 13th during the last block of the day.

Calling all Talented Wildcats!

The 34th Annual TEWMS Talent Show is open for auditions. If you can sing, dance, juggle, tell a joke, play an instrument, or do amazing things with duct tape, you should try out for this perennial favorite event. All who submit an audition form by Feb. 11 will receive an audition time. Students can perform in solo, duo, or group acts. Auditions are February 20 during the school day. This year’s talent show will take place on March 11. Our theme is “Have a groovy time at the 34th Annual TEWMS Talent Show,” and supports our One Book – One School initiative. Winners of the show can win up to $100. Audition forms can be downloaded from the Community Wildcat Weekly and the school webpage or picked up in the back office.

Attention Upcoming 6th Grade Parents - TEWMS Curriculum Night

We are thrilled to invite you to our Wildcat Welcome: Curriculum Fair on Tuesday, February 18th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This exciting event is a wonderful opportunity to meet our dedicated staff and explore the incredible programs we offer here at Weightman. We look forward to showcasing the amazing things happening at our school and can't wait to see you there!

3rd Annual Pasco Students Speak Showcase

TEWMS will be hosting our 3rd Annual Pasco Students Speak Showcase. Each grade level team will select one representative to present. A panel of volunteer judges will watch the presentations, and the families of the presenters will be invited. One final representative for TEWMS will be chosen to present an original speech at the District showcase on April 26th at the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center.

Important Information for 8th Grade Parents

As we approach the end of the school year, we have exciting promotional activities and events planned for our 8th graders. Key dates include:

  • May 9th: Gradventure at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Cost: $200.
  • May 17th: 8th Grade Dance, 6-8pm. Cost: $25.
  • May 28th: 8th Grade Breakfast and Field Day.
  • May 30th: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony.

A letter with this detailed information will be coming home with your student today. Payments options will be available through Rycor in your myStudent Parent Portal. We look forward to celebrating these milestones with your child!


If you have any questions please email Mrs. Neale at tneale@pasco.k12.fl.us

College and Career Fair - Save the Date

Pasco County Schools will host the 5th annual Virtual College and Career Fair on March 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The purpose of this event is to ensure helpful information is shared with middle and high school families across the district as they plan for college entrance and/or careers after high school. Each session will be hosted live by experts, with recorded versions being shared here after the event.

ROAR OUT - BE THE ROAR!

Did a staff member go above and beyond or help out in a time of need. We have a way for you to recognize them for being Respectful, Open-minded, Achievers, Rising Together. Click on the button below to submit a ROAR Shout-Out for a staff member you feel deserves recognition.

Student of the Week

Noah Saalfield

Jacen Bartenfelder

Luke Wintemberg

Meilah Masankay

Be the ROAR!

Staff of the Week

Mrs. Whitmore

Mrs. Asher

Mrs. Goitia

Mr. Zondor

Mrs. Mallory

Mrs. Cram

Mrs. Akers

Mrs. Lopez

Ms. Frenchko

Mrs. Hurlstone

Mrs. Burns

Mrs. Peairson

Mr. Pendergrass

Mrs. Ortiz

Mrs. Rodriguez

Mrs. Leon

Wildcat Bucks (PBIS)

Wildcat Bucks (PBIS) continues to be rewarded to our students for following our ROAR expectations. The Kat Shack is open before school and students have been purchasing items or entry into our Hangout Room. This room has various interactive games that students can play with their friends during lunches. We are excited to announce that students can now order items online for students who are not able to visit the Kat Shack in the mornings. Attached is the menu of items they can purchase, to include an entry ticket to the Hangout Room. We will be updating our merchandise periodically.

Lastly, we would love to partner with any community members or businesses to support our Kat Shack. We are also in need of one school approved volunteer to help us fulfill online orders each Thursday. Please email Ms. Andressa Santos-Mira at amira@pasco.k12.fl.us if you would more information as to how you can support this student incentive program.

Theme Thursday

Some of our students asked if they could be a part of our Theme Thursday Shirt Day that teachers participate in here at TEWMS. This is not a dress up day but a day to wear a t-shirt that goes with a theme. Below is the Theme Thursday's shirt for February, if your student would like to join in. This is not required, it's just for fun!

All Things Athletics!

All Things Athletics

ALL FHSAA/PASCO ATHLETIC FORMS MUST BE UPLOADED TO: www.athleticclearance.com before your student is allowed to participate in tryouts or off-season conditioning. Please reach out to your school's Athletic Director if you have issues uploading forms.

Parents & Students: Athletic Clearance instructions and FAQs

MIDDLE SCHOOL Athletic Participation Forms:

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
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Pasco County public school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida; serving students in grades six through eight. TEWMS was built in 1991 and is a Magnet School for Gifted Studies.