November 8, 2024
Middle School News
Attendance at WGMS
Attendance continues to be a top priority in our building and we are off to an incredible start. In the newsletter, we will continue to provide families information related to attendance and chronic absenteeism in an effort to inform and educate. Our goal is to eliminate chronic absenteeism which is defined by missing more than 10% of school for any reason. This means that students who miss 18 days or more in a 180 day school year are chronically absent. It can be challenging to keep track of time that your child misses and we will be sure to let families know monthly if their child is approaching or exceeding this 10% metric. We sincerely appreciate our partnership toward this pursuit. Again, this school year is off to a fantastic start and we are thrilled with our student attendance at the middle school to kickoff the 24-25 school year. Thank you for all of your efforts!
Class Trips:
Please mark your calendars for these important dates:
6th Grade Camp Fitch: May 12-14
Detailed agenda can be found here!
As the planning for these trips unfolds, the linked websites will be the primary way parents can get all of the details they need about the trip.
On February 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the WGMS cafeteria, we will hear from Scott Raines, Camp Director, and a representative from Camp Fitch to hear more details about 6th grade camp.
Reminders:
If you have not done so, please be sure to complete your Census Review through Infinite Campus. Click on the Menu>More>Online Registration. We only have 5 families left for 100% completion!
School and athletic fees can be paid through Infinite Campus as well, or you can write a check made out to West Geauga Board of Education. If you have not paid, fees are now past due and must be paid promptly. Please contact Becky Edwards at becky.edwards@westg.org with any questions.
Beginning 2nd Semester, our 7th grade students will be working through D.A.R.E. classes during their specials rotations with Deputy Walker.
Sincerely,
Meagan Bellan, Principal
Nov 8 End of 1st Trimester
Nov 14 3:00-5:00 Pickup in the WGMS cafeteria of fundraiser merchandise for the 8th grade trip.
Nov 11-14 Geauga County Veteran Food Pantry Canned Food Drive
Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec 3 Winter Band Concert
Dec 12 Winter Choir Concert
Dec 19 Last day of Semester
Dec 20-Jan 6 Winter Break - No School
Tardy Policy
Please be aware, that we are issuing consequences for unexcused tardiness to school. Each morning, we will track that students are in their first period class ready to learn by 7:25 am. If a student were to earn 3 unexcused tardies, a lunch detention will be issued. Lunch detentions will continue to be issued if a student hits 6 unexcused tardies and at 9 unexcused tardies in the quarter. If a student accumulates 12 or more unexcused tardies to school, an In-School Restriction will be issued. At WGMS, we are aligning our student tardy policy with the student tardy policy at WGHS to establish consistency. Please reach out to Miss Moeschberger should you have any questions.
CCP Information
Attention families and students! CCP, or College Credit Plus is available to students in grades 7 - 12. If you are interested in learning more about CCP, please attend the CCP Information Night on December 4th at 6:30 PM in the high school cafeteria. At this presentation, you learn more about course offerings, eligibility requirements, how to apply and what this program entails.
Peer Tutoring Opportunity!
Attention all students and families, are you struggling to complete your homework? Do you need support with organization? Would you like to study with a friend or get help from a classmate? If you answered YES, then come to peer tutoring! This occurs in room 51 after school until 2:45 daily. Tutoring is flexible - students can stay after school any of the days that work best with their schedule and when they have transportation. Students also are allowed to walk to the library after 2:45 as well if interested. Please join tutoring! Email lindsey.weisbarth@westg.org with questions.
Present and Proud: Every Day Matters for Success!
PTO News
JOIN THE PTO! This year, we are introducing our new “VolunTiers” program, which allows you to choose your level of involvement, including none at all! Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just want to participate monetarily, we appreciate the support from all the Middle School and High School families. Your donations allow us to do what we do, whether that be time, money, or both!! The grade with the most families to join wins a PIZZA PARTY! LINK: https://bit.ly/ptomember
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