West Middle School Newsletter January 19 - January 23

Posted Date: 01/18/26 (01:14 PM)

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January 19 - January 23

This week at WMS:

Students will have a new advisory class to go to.

Monday 1/19 - Student and Staff Holiday

Tuesday 1/20

10:30-11:05 Advisory

Students have new advisory classes starting now, and going through Spring Break.

Students:

Work on Missing Assignments
Work on iReady Assignments
Work on Get More Math or Quill Assignments

12:45-1:15 100s Club at the end of lunch

3:35-4:35 Trojan Academy

Please let your student's teacher know if you would like for them to attend.

Wednesday 1/21

10:30-11:05 Advisory

Students:

Work on Missing Assignments
Work on iReady Assignments
Work on Get More Math or Quill Assignments

3:45-4:45 Art Club in the Art Room

3:45-4:45 ESports Mario Kart practice

6:30 WMS Cheer/Mascot Tryout Parent Meeting

Room 5.16

(Dulock, Jones)

Thursday 1/22

10:30-11:05 Advisory

Students:

Work on Missing Assignments
Work on iReady Assignments
Work on Get More Math or Quill Assignments

3:35-4:35 Trojan Academy

Please let your student's teacher know if you would like them to attend.

3:45-4:45 ESports Super Smash Bros. practice

MS Girls Basketball

at McGregor

B/7A/8A

5:00/5:45/6:45pm

MMS Gym

(Cook)

MS Boys Basketball

vs McGregor

8B/8A - Main Gym

7B/7A - MS Gym

5:30/6:30pm

(Woodard)

Friday 1/23

10:30-11:05 Advisory

Students:

Work on Missing Assignments
Work on iReady Assignments
Work on Get More Math or Quill Assignments

12:45 VIPS Luncheon for Staff

Menu: Soups, Salads, and Breads

Congratulations to our iReady Party Cookie Decorating Contest Winner!

Earn Prizes for Meeting and Beating your Growth Goals!

Teachers will give out raffle tickets and students will put them in the raffle prize box of their choice! Boxes will be on a cart in the cafeteria each day, look for Mrs. Jones or Mrs. O'Neil!

Please put your NAME and GRADE LEVEL on your tickets!

2nd 9 Weeks Growth Goal Raffle Winners

Laura Howard

8th Grade English Language Arts and Reading Teacher

I teach 8th grade ELAR! This is my seventh year teaching, and I am thrilled to also be sponsoring the WMS Builder's Club for the first time this year. I truly enjoy getting to know my students and watching them grow as learners and individuals.

When I'm not in the classroom, I enjoy preserving memories by scrapbooking photo albums. My husband and I are excited to be hosting a 10th-grade exchange student from Spain this year, so our house is extra busy! We also have a full home with our puppy, Waffles, and three cats: Mr. Kitty, Mushu Fried Pork, and Wonton.

As an English teacher, it's so difficult to choose just one favorite book! A classic short story I love is Kate Chopin's "Désirée's Baby," which is a haunting tale set in old Louisiana with an unforgettable twist. I also read anything by Francine Rivers, an author who writes incredible historical fiction that brings ancient stories to life with rich characters and powerful emotions.

Being a Trojan means truly feeling like part of a community rich in learning. To me, it’s about our shared commitment to helping every student succeed as we learn to serve our community, achieve great things, inspire those around us, and lead with integrity.

Students Earning a 100 on Unit Tests

Students earn a treat for every 100 they earn on unit tests!

We had so much fun celebrating their success!

(Core classes)

Please give students a 100 Club Coupon when they earn it! Students must earn a 100 on a unit test to earn the coupon. Students will redeem their coupon after 3rd period, on their way to advisory. Students should go to the front of the office to meet Mrs. Jones.

Students of the Month for November

6th grade

Katelyn Elliott

7th Grade

Blaise Questelle

8th Grade

Brannon Symank

Teacher of the Month for November

Dustin Sowders

Staff Member of the Month for November

Victoria Nors

November- 6th Grade - Katelyn Elliott

November - 7th Grade - Blaise Questelle

November - 8th Grade - Brannon Symank

November - Dustin Sowders

November - Victoria Nors

Student News:

Our Lane Perry traveled to the US Military Bowl on Saturday, December 20th. He competed on the Blue Steel team in the Military Appreciation Bowl at the Star in Frisco. The team was coached by retired Dallas Cowboy, Brandon Carr. Lane and his team won the Middle School Championship! Way to go Lane! We are so happy for you, what an amazing opportunity and experience!

8th Grade Parents Only!

It’s time to start thinking about the 8th grade promotion party and future high school events for our students!

Parents of 8th graders, join our new GroupMe parent group to stay informed on important decisions, fundraising efforts, and ways to support the Class of 2030.

https://groupme.com/join_group/110289766/6owfwnhR