WMS Weekly Warrior

November 25, 2024

Good afternoon Woodbury Middle School,

As we celebrate this Thanksgiving season, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all the families of Woodbury Middle School. Your support plays a vital role in creating a caring and inclusive environment where the Warrior Way is at the heart of everything we do.

Together, we are building a community where every student feels valued and empowered. Your partnership in this journey is truly appreciated. Our efforts to educate and guide our students are made more meaningful because of the trust and collaboration we share with you.

We wish you all a joyful and restful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.

Our “Words Matter” student leadership group created an anti-bullying poster campaign. Each family submitted a poster, and we are pleased to announce the three finalists listed below. The remaining posters, featuring their positive messages, are displayed throughout the building.

Attention eighth-grade parents: The absolute deadline for registering for the Boston trip in April is December 31st. If you have not yet registered, please do so by calling 800-468-5899 or visiting www.worldstrides.org/signup. Remember to reference Trip ID 219716 when you register.

As a reminder, students will be dismissed early at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27th, and there will be no school on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.

Parent conferences are scheduled for December 9th, 10th, and 12th. Instructions for registering will be emailed on Wednesday of this week. Registration opens on Monday, Dec. 2nd. at 8:00 a.m. and will close on December 5th at 3:00 p.m. Please note that students will be dismissed at 11:55 a.m. on all conference days

Have a great week!

WMS Admin

Bill Nemec, Principal

Aimee Shuhart, Interim Assistant Principal

Please make sure to review the Woodbury Middle School Student Handbook with your student regarding cell phones. Some of you may be aware that the state has issued recommendations on cell phone usage in schools. I have included the proposed language from the state below. Click the picture to access the entire document from the state.

• Middle School − The policy for middle school students should also focus on removing cell phones from the school day or classroom. Developmentally, this age group is particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of excessive personal technology use and has a difficult time controlling their impulses. Concurrently, middle school students experience increased autonomy and independence during the school day, which can lead to increased opportunity for cell phone misuse. − Possession of cell phones in this age group is likely to be viewed as a rite of passage into adulthood, so communication and application of policies that restrict use must be developed in consideration of the specific challenges of middle school students.