WBMS Friday Notes
Monday Edition- Dec 4th-11th
Reflections from Ms. Perkins
WBMS Parents and Guardians,
Each week brings joys and surprises, and last week was no different. The desktop store event was overwhelmingly grand! The 7th grade students brought in handmade foods, art, bath and beauty products, fashion accessories, dog toys and treats, key chains, candles, and oh so much more. As I entered each elaborately decorated homeroom, our students’ creativity, enthusiasm, and hard work were fully illustrated. Furthermore, parents, siblings, staff members, and students filled the “stores” and heightened the excitement to an enjoyable Black Friday shopping experience. It was truly a full-scale cross-curricular community event. WOW! Thank you to all the parents, students, and teachers who made the occasion possible.
And then there was the beautiful, yet unexpectedly heavy, snowfall. For some of our students, Friday brought their first snow and their “oohs and ahhs” were priceless. Thank you to everyone for helping and supporting an early dismissal. With each bump in the road, I am reminded how lucky I am to serve such an incredible community. I hope you were all able to enjoy the snow and stay warm this weekend.
In collaboration,
Rebecca Williams Perkins
Principal, Webb Bridge Middle School
Dates To Remember
Dec 15- WEB Leader Assembly
Dec 15- Hat Day for Toys for Tots
Dec 15- SGC Meeting
Dec 18-20- Finals
Dec 21- Ugly Sweater Day
Dec 22- Jan 5- Winter Break
Help Sessions
Tuesdays- NO Help Sessions
Wednesdays- Social Studies
Thursdays- Math
Friday- Science
Collecting, NEW UNWRAPPED toys from Dec 1-Dec 15th
New, unwrapped toys can be put it in donation boxes, located by the Front Office and in the Academic Rotunda. Items for boys and girls, ages 10-14, are in the highest demand).
Toys for Tots is sponsored by the United States Marine Corp Reserve to help ensure a happy holiday season for every child.
Hat Day- Dec 15th for all who donate!
STEM Gingerbread Community Project
What's awesome about where you live? What goods and services, historical buildings, attractions, or other notable places do you find the most interesting in your community? We'd love to see those places in our STEM/STEAM graham cracker gingerbread engineering challenge. We are asking that students participate in this STEM challenge, sponsored by Microsoft Skype, to design and construct their own communities and then provide a presentation/tour of the finished product.
We are currently in the process of creating our gingerbread community in room 903.
To find out more, visit:
- http://gingerbreadstemcommunity.weebly.com/
- https://education.microsoft.com/Story/SkypeCollaboration?token=dajEp
You can work on this project in the morning from Dec 6-Dec 21st from 8am-8:40 in room 903. Items can be brought to Mrs. Bernhardt or Ms. Pardee.
Donated Supplies Needed:
- Gingerbread or Graham crackers
- Royal Icing
- candy to decorate
**Jr. Beta students who participate or donate items will receive service hours.
Dec 21- Ugly Sweater Day
ALL DECEMBER LONG: ANY WONDER TICKETS BOUGHT WILL BENEFIT: Webb Bridge Middle School PTA MOVIE TICKETS bought via this direct link to Fandango support our cause! https://www.fandango.com/wonder-199146/movie-overview?a=13034&cmp=13034:wonder13909
$1.00 from every ticket to WONDER—bought any day during DECEMBERsupports Webb Bridge Middle School PTA NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO MENTION OF OUR CAUSE PAST THIS LINK. Fandango does not host any information about the wonderful schools or causes that FilmRaiser supports. The tracking tag attached shows that ourcause benefits. : ) PS. If you would like to post or share the ticket link that benefits Webb Bridge Middle School PTA use: https://www.fandango.com/wonder-199146/movie-overview?a=13034&cmp=13034:wonder13909 THANK YOU! Happy Holidays. : ) - Webb Bridge Middle School
Jovial Jaguar Giving Tree
Hello, Jovial Jaguars!
WBMS has a tradition of our staff collecting gifts for our students in need. This year, we would like to open that giving opportunity to the community at large. Are you interested?
The Jovial Jaguar Giving Tree welcomes families to donate gift cards of any amount to our front office. Gift cards can be to places like:
- A grocery store,
- Haircuts,
- Pizza place
- Favorite restaurant
- Target, Walmart, Kohl’s or any clothing store,
- Family fun places like the movies, Main Event, Top Golf, etc.
- VISA gift cards are great for paying rent and utility bills, too!
So that we can properly secure the gift cards, please give the gift cards directly to Ms. Hedger or Ms. Seletsky at the front office. All gift cards need to be in by Monday, December 11th.
Thank you for considering this way to help youth in our own school!
Have a happy, merry, beautiful season!
Parent University- January
The adolescent years are marked by a roller-coaster ride of emotions which may be difficult for youth, parents, and educators. Many students struggle dealing adequately with the stress and pressure of academics, extra-curricular activities, and socialization in the middle school environment.
To proactively address these issues, Webb Bridge Middle School is partnering with the LRJ Foundation by offering a self-care and behavioral health Parent University on Jan 11th in the Webb Bridge MS Media Center.
The LRJ Foundation’s interactive “Wellness Matters” presentation provides psycho-education on mental health and wellness, common mental illnesses, and coping mechanisms to improve mental health.
LRJ’s presentation is two fold:
First, LRJ wants to educate parents on the key components of:
o Mental wellness
o Depression
o Anxiety
o Bipolar Disorder
o Emotional expression
o Bullying
o Suicidal Ideation
Second, teach parents how to:
o Watch for warning signs and risk factors
o Start conversations on mental health
o Support their child’s wellness
o Use positive coping mechanisms
o Teach and model appropriate emotional expression
o Know when to seek professional help
By the end, parents will be better able to understand and support their child's emotional well-being. All of LRJ’s presenters are mental health professionals who are equipped to help parents and children!
For questions regarding the content of the Parent University or for additional support please contact LRJ Foundation for resources.
The presentation has both an AM and PM session.
AM Session- 9:15am-10:00am
PM Session- 6:00pm-7:00pm
To find out more information, please visit: https://www.lrjfoundation.com/
Have you thought about Ukuleles?
Thinking about buying something for Webb Bridge this holiday season? The PTA has an idea for you.
Ms Goldstein our wonderful new chorus teacher at Webb Bridge has applied for a PTA mini grant for a set of 35 ukuleles for both her chorus and general music class. As she notes in her request- "A class set of ukuleles would allow us to explore the harmony and form of everything from old classics to current hits in a way that is both experiential and empowering."
WBMS PTA was able to purchase 22 ukuleles through our PTA donations, but we need your help with purchasing the remaining 13 ukuleles (each ukulele is under $30.00) so Ms Goldstein can complete her classroom set and start this new and exciting music experience for both her general music and chorus students in the spring semester.
Please click on the sign up link below for more details on purchasing the ukeles, and to sign up to purchase a ukulele for our school. All donated ukuleles will have a "Donated By" sticker on the back with your family's name to acknowledge the lasting impact you've made to WBMS.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044aa4ac2fa1f94-wbms1
If you have any questions, please contact Sue Moore at emmamoore9602@gmail.com
Ms Goldstein and the PTA both thank you for your support of music at WBMS,
Sue Moore and Patti White
Classroom Supplies Needed
Greetings Parents!
We hope that you and your student are excited for a wonderful holiday season and winter break! During the holiday season, some families choose to bring small gifts or tokens of appreciation to teachers and staff. Your PTA reached out to teachers and administrators to see if there were ways that parents and students could help with normal classroom consumable supplies. The below list was sent by teachers of things that they use in classrooms every day. If you choose to give to teachers and staff this year, we wanted to give you some ideas of items normally needed. All donations can be dropped off in the Front Office. Thank you for everything that you do to support your student, your teachers, and Webb Bridge Middle School!
-WBMS PTA
- Expo Markers – black preferred
- Copy Paper
- Kleenex
- Clorox Wipes
- Staples refills
- Tape refills
- Hand Sanitizer
- Index Cards – large and small
- Dry Erase erasers
- Paper Clips
- Sticky Notes
- Colored Pencils
Thank You from LifeSouth Community Blood Center,
Heather Bull
Whitney Cresci
Shoba Govindarajan
Qun Han
Allison Hill
Saeyed Hojjati
Deborah Ippolito
Kimberly Kloecker
Maya Menon
Nikhil Naik
Sonal Naik
Heather Nance
Shilpa Parab
Sushil Parab
Silpa Peri
Kathleen Rager
Christa Ross
David Smith
Jennifer Ward
If you missed this blood drive, there will be another on February 6, 2018. More information to come at a later date.
Final Exam Reminders
In preparation for the transition to high school, final exams will be administered to students in all core subject areas: mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, world language, reading, and health. Most exams for each semester, in all grade levels, will be comprehensive in nature. No students will be permitted to take an exam early. Students who have an excused absence on the day of an exam must work with that subject area teacher to establish a time to make up the exam after receiving approval from the principal. Exams are scheduled and publicized through school communications. Students must make up exams within 10 school days after the end of each semester. Administration strongly encourages family travel not be scheduled during exam times.
Final Exam Schedule
Dec 18th - Reading, World Language, and Social Studies
Dec 19th - Math and ELA
Dec 20th - Science and Health
Dec 21st - Grandparent Coffee, Fine Arts Assembly
Student Technology Competition
Students who enjoy programming or 3D modeling, making videos or podcasts, animation or game design, or robotics are encouraged to enter the WBMS Student Technology Competition. Details on project categories and requirements, as well as the district competition, are available here. Our school competition will take place after winter break, before school on January 10, 2018. Students should complete this application form to designate the category in which they’ll compete by December 20th . Please contact Ms. Brown with questions.
Flu Season Is Here…
This time of the year is often referred to as "flu season." This year with the passing of House Bill 198 during the 2017 Legislative session, schools are required to provide information on influenza and flu vaccine to parents and guardians of students in grades 6 through 12. With this in mind, Student Health Services is sharing the following updated information . Click the file below.
Lost and Found
All lunch boxes and water bottles need to be put near the cafeteria on the left side entering the café, and will be donated or thrown away the last day every week.
All items in the lost and found next to the clinic will be donated or thrown away on the 15th of every month.
All Items of value: glasses, electronics, jewelry etc. should be given to the front office.
Clubs and Athletics
Jr. Beta Club
Our next meeting is January 10th @ 8:00am in the cafeteria. Remember meetings are mandatory. If for some reason you are unable to attend, please make sure you contact us via Edmodo or email.
Chess Club
FBLA Activities
FBLA is conducting a community service project. Members are encouraged to bring in a $10 gift card to Krogers, Publix, Target or Walmart. The cards will be given to needy families in the Webb Bridge area this holiday season. FBLA is a great opportunity for students to learn more about business, listen to guest speakers, participate in competitive events and gain leadership skills. Our fantastic organization now has over 100 members!
Webb Bridge Process to Performance After School Acting Classes
Thursdays 4:15-5:45 This session will work on improvisation, scene study, physicality, character development, and audition techniques. Students will also work on one-act plays. This is a phenomenal class to work skills as well as gain stage experience!
For more information: www.buildingcharacter.org
email: info@buildingcharacter.org
Please Support PTA
Dear Jaguar Families,
It’s never too late to donate! Please click on the link below to make a tax deductible contribution to the PTA and help fund programs in your child’s school.)
Meetings and Public Comment
Webb Bridge’s School Governance Council meets in the morning one Friday each month in room 116; our next meeting is December 15th @ 7:30 in the PLR room. We hold a Public Comment period starting at 7:30 AM. Please feel free to attend and help us start our planning! If you cannot come to issue public comments, please fill out the form below.
Please Support Our Business Partner!!
A huge thank you to Dunkin Donuts for donating donut holes every month to Ms. Winfield’s morning reading club “ Books for Breakfast”!
Registration is open now through January 19th!
http://www.ahsjrraiderslax.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1285547
Alpharetta Jr. Raiders Girls Lacrosse, Inc. is a non-profit organization created to grow girls lacrosse in the Alpharetta community. Additionally, the program is the official girls lacrosse feeder program for Alpharetta High School. It is a volunteer organization comprised of parents and community members who govern and organize the program. The program is dedicated to fielding competitive teams and preparing its players to excel at the high school level. The program has both a Fall and a Spring season and is comprised of four teams – 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th, 6th/7th (Junior) and 7th/8th (Senior). We welcome all players regardless of skill level. Players are placed on teams based on both their age and their skill level.
The Northeast Atlanta Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. (NCL)
The Northeast Atlanta Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is currently conducting its annual membership drive for the 2018 school year. NCL’s mission is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Members include mothers and daughters in grades 7 through 12 (a 6 year experience). Our chapter will be accepting new members in the rising 7th and rising 8th grade for 2018-2019. Please visit the NCL website:https://northeastatlanta.nationalcharityleague.org/community-service/ for additional information or contact our local chapter Northeast Atlanta VP of Membership, Michele Colturi at michelecolturi@comcast.net. Thank you for your interest.
Low Cost Internet
Get assistance with low-cost internet providers for your student’s Surface by clicking this link:
http://www.cheapinternet.com/low-income-internet
This link has a listing of various programs in our area offering low cost internet connectivity for qualifying families.
As always, please exercise caution when reviewing options and choose what will work best for your income and family’s need.
2017-2018 School Year
First Semester
August 1 – 4 ........................................... Preplanning for teachers
August 7......................................................... First Day of School
September 4........................................Labor Day (schools closed)
October 6 ......................................Teacher Workday (students off)
October 9 ......................................Columbus Day (schools closed)
November 20 – 24.............. Thanksgiving Holidays (schools closed)
December 21 ....................................... Last Day of First Semester
December 22 – 29 ...........................Winter Break (schools closed)
Second Semester
January 1 – 3...................................Winter Break (schools closed)
January 4.......................................Teacher Workday (students off)
January 5....................Professional Development Day (students off)
January 8.........................................First Day of Second Semester
January 15..............Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (schools closed)
February 16*................... Student/Teacher Holiday (schools closed)
February 19 ......................President’s Day Holiday (schools closed)
March 9*.......................................Teacher Workday (students off)
March 12....................Professional Development Day (students off)
April 2 – 6 .......................................Spring Break (schools closed)
May 24........................................................... Last Day of School
May 25.................................................................. Post Planning
May 28...............................Memorial Day Holiday (schools closed)
* Designated as inclement weather make-up days (if needed).
Our School Release Days
These are the dates approved through the RFF process as part of School Governance. WBMS students will NOT attend school on the following dates:
September 1, 2017
October 5, 2017
January 16, 2018
March 8, 2018