November 8, 2024
Middle School News
It is hard to believe it is November! Things at WGMS are going fabulously and your hard working children have much to be proud of! Please read the newsletter and review the attachments closely as there is a lot of information packed in!
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.
When the new semester begins in January, our 7th graders will be participating in the D.A.R.E. program with Deputy Walker. This will take place during their specials rotations once a week.
Sincerely,
Meagan Bellan, Principal
Nov 8 End of 1st Trimester
Nov 11-14 Geauga County Veteran Food Pantry Canned Food Drive
Nov 13/15 WGMS Boys Basketball tryouts 3:30-5:30
Nov 14 3:00-5:00 Pickup in the WGMS cafeteria of fundraiser merchandise for the 8th grade trip.
Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day Pancake Breakfast
Dec 3 Winter Band Concert
Dec 12 Winter Choir Concert
Dec 19 Last Day of Semester
Dec 20-Jan 6 Winter Break - No School
Greetings West Geauga Middle School Families. My name is Anya Meyer and I'm the Library Media Specialist for the District. I'm looking very forward to helping our students and have created a website for students and families that focus on our Library online resources here: https://sites.google.com/westg.org/library-media-wg-schools/home. I am scheduled to be in 7th and 8th ELA classrooms on November 1st and November 8th to teach students about online literacy tools that we have available and I look forward to supporting their learning in the classrooms.
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
West Geauga Middle School
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