WMS Parent News
September 12th, 2023
WMS Parent Newsletter - Tuesday, September 17th
Upcoming Calendar
Mark Your Calendars - click on this link to see the full calendar on the WMS Website.
September 30th - NO SCHOOL
October 7th - Culver's Night 5-7:00pm
October 8th - PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Office Conference Room
October 10th - Fall Conferences (in person) - 3:30-7:30pm
October 12th District Marching Band Showcase – 8th grade band – 12:00-3:30 (at ERHS)
October 15th – Fall Conferences 3:30-7:30pm
October 16th – No School
October 17-18th – MEA Convention – NO SCHOOL
October 23rd – Fall picture retakes
Weightlifting
Sign your child up if they are interested in weightlifting. Please read the details in the sign up to make sure weightlifting if right for your child.
Starts: 10/3/24
Ends: 5/30/25
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Time: MORNINGS - 6:30am - 7:15am
Attendance Reminder for picking your student up early from school
If you are planning on picking your student up early, please submit an absence request or make a phone call well ahead of the pickup time. By doing this, we can have your student ready when you arrive and it will prevent a back-up at the welcome desk. Thank you!!
PTO Information
PTO Sponsored Back to School Supply Drive
Thanks to folks who have already donated to our Back to School Supply Drive. The PTO asks staff each year what is needed for supplies to help students. Each year, it's the same 3 things! So, we are sponsoring a Back to School Supply Drive focusing on Pencils, Kleenex, and Ear Buds (with jacks). Please consider donating in any of the following ways:
1. Donate online. All donations received between Sept 10 and Sept 27 will be used to purchase pencils, kleenex and ear buds. WMS Online Donation Link
2. Purchase items and drop off in the main office.
3. Order via Amazon or any other platform and have them shipped directly to the school! Please see our Amazon Wish List for ideas (these are only a few ideas - any pencils, ear buds with jacks, or facial tissue is welcome). Delivery address for the school is:
1425 School Dr
Attn: Donations
Woodbury, MN 55125
Questions? Email the Woodbury Middle School PTO at woodburymiddleschoolpto@gmail.com
MAP Reading and Math Assessment
All 6-8 students of WMS will be taking the MAP Reading and Math Assessment.
This assessment is used to determine your students’ growth in Reading and Math and is part of a balanced assessment system used in South Washington County Schools. Here are some important ways we use MAP data:
- To inform instruction during the current school year
- To identify students to receive Advanced Learner Services,
- To identify or exit students from reading and/or math intervention supports, and
- To place students in the appropriate 6th grade math courses
If you would like to opt your student out of this test, parents/guardians must fill out this form by 9/6/2024 and submit it to the school.
FALL
During Lang Arts Classes for 6th-8th Grade
Reading – September 16th-20th
Testing on Monday 16th, Wednesday 18th, and Thursday 19th. Make-ups start Friday 20th
Picture day is Tuesday, September 17th. - No testing
Bus Rider ID Replacement Information
If your student needs a new bus ID, click on Bus ID replacement form
Order Your WMS Student Apparel for 24-25 - Deadline is Sept 20th at 11AM
Our once-per-year online webstore through Heritage Embroidery is now open through September 20 to order WMS clothing!
Order link: https://design.hedusa.com/woodburymiddle/
Please make sure you know your student’s advisory teacher when you order. Clothing will be delivered to your student 3-4 weeks after the order closes.
Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook TODAY!!
Click on this link to purchase your yearbook https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09894243
Please click Here to view the special promotion of the YearBook flyer. This special price will end on Sept. 20th.
SoWashCo Community Education Youth Activities
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) offers activities and classes for youth through SoWashCo Community Education. Activities and classes are conveniently offered at your child's school, partner locations within our community and online.
The latest activities and classes can be found on our website under Get Involved > Youth Activities.
Register Today for Fall Classes!
Fill your fall with SoWashCo Community Education classes and activities!
Discover Activities Happening at Your School
Find your school's flyer at sowashco.org/flyers or on your school's website under Get Involved > Community Flyer Distribution.
Featured Course
Stock Market, Personal Finance and Business Club, Grades 6-12
Learn how the stock market works, track and trade stocks, mutual funds and cryptocurrencies to build wealth, not just savings. Use a personal finance simulator to see how improving your education and experience can raise your income!
6:45-7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 19-Dec. 19, Online
Counselors for the 2024-2025 School Year
6th grade Counselor - Natalie Herzog 651-425-4514 nherzog@sowashco.org
7th grade Counselor- Rebecca Crislip 651-425-4512 rcrislip@sowashco.org
8th grade Counselor - Karlie Lehmann 651-425-4524 klehmann1@sowashco.org