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PARENT-TO-PARENT WORKSHOPS Prime Time of Morgan County is sponsoring a Parent-To-Parent workshop. Parent-To-Parent is a nationally recognized video based program that empowers and enables parents. The goal of the program is to help parents develop competence, confidence, and commitment to guide their children through the adolescent years. The Passage Group was founded in 1988, by Bill Oliver. Its mission is to network, connect, and train parents to be a barrier between children and the pervasive influence of the “Toxic Culture.” We believe that when it comes to raising children in today’s society, schools can help, churches can help, and social services can help, but nothing can replace the power and influence a parent has on the behavior of their child. The workshop sessions will be held on Thursdays, Sept. 18 and 25, 6:30-8:00 P.M., or Saturdays, Sept. 20 and 27, 10:00-11:30 A.M. For more information, contact Prime Time of Morgan County, (765) 342-1013, or pick up a brochure in the WMS office. WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE HOURSWest Middle School’s front office is open to the public Monday through Thursday, 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., and Fridays, 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. West’s’ phone number is (765) 342-6628.
AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM West Middle School’s after-school Homework Help Program will begin, Tuesday, September 2. Students whose parents have given them permission by signing and returning the program form are available to participate. The immediate goal for the Homework Help Program is for the student to have extra help and supervision doing his/her homework. Homework Help is Monday through Thursday, from 2:30 - 4:00 after school (H.H. will not meet on PBA, early release days). Students will meet in the cafeteria, where they will complete homework given that day. A printed assignment sheet that lists all homework from every teacher will be given to students at the Homework Help Program. Students should have all or most of his/her homework completed before he/she leaves school. Homework Help sheets are available in the office, see Mrs. Forler, or call (765) 342-6628.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PRICE INCREASEWest Middle School’s Cafeteria opens at 7:10 A.M. to serve breakfast. There is an increase in breakfast prices for all schools in the district. Prices for the 2008-2009 school year are listed below.· Student Breakfast is $1.25· Adult Breakfast is $1.50· Reduced price breakfast will remain $.30 ATHLETIC PASSES NOW ON SALE IN THE OFFICESave money by purchasing an All-Sports ticket for athletic events at West Middle School for the 2008-2009 school year. The All-Sports tickets will allow ticket holders to attend home games/meets for the entire school year. All-Sports tickets are not accepted at most tournaments or special events. The prices are: · Family Ticket - for all family members - $80.00 (best buy) · Adult Ticket - $45.00 · Student Ticket (K - 12) - $25.00
“NEW” ATHLETIC ADMISSION CARD West Middle School is incorporating a NEW Admission Card for athletic events. Purchase an Admission Card for $20.00, it allows entrance for ten sporting events. This is a more convenient method for larger sized families. Regular admission prices for athletic events will be $3.00 for Adults and Students this year.
ATHLETIC EVENT SCHEDULES To view 2008-09 Athletic events’ schedules, please go to: http://msdadmin.scican.net/wms/ then click on the Athletic button.
PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING ABSENCE If a student is absent from school, his/her parent should call school the day of the absence, before 9:30 A.M. If the school has not been notified, the school will call home to ask why the student is absent. Please send a note with the student the day the student will return. Otherwise, the absence becomes an unexcused absence. |
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WEST MIDDLE
SCHOOL’S ONLY West Middle School’s ONLY Fundraiser this year, will be a school-wide Spirit Shirt Sale. West’s Staff encourages each family to purchase at least ONE shirt. The student, parent, or grandparent, who wears the Spirit Shirt to a home sporting event, will receive FREE ADMISSION. (Events that are excluded are Jr. Mid-State and Tournament events). WMS Spirit Shirts are on sale for $30.00 during school hours. West Middle School’s goal is to sell 700 shirts. Again, there will not be trinkets, candles, candies, jewelry, wrapping paper, or any other typical fundraiser item to sell this year. West’s goal is for every staff member and every family to purchase at least ONE SHIRT. Money collected from this drive will go toward student activities and student programs
PICTURE DAY School pictures will be taken during Science class on Wednesday, September 10. Students should bring the picture form with the payment enclosed that day. If parents choose not to purchase pictures, the student must have their picture taken for the yearbook and West Middle School I.D.
STARS – GIRLS ONLY CLUB STARS* is a group for any girl at West Middle who wants to meet new people, watch fun films, and learn how to deal with 'girl' issues. We meet most Wednesdays in the library after school from 2:30-4:00. We have some really fun activities planned for this year. Get in on the action! Mrs. McPike is the sponsor.
MOVIE CLUB All male students and faculty are invited to attend movies once a month after school from 2:20-4:15 P.M. in the Library. It’s a great time for young men, and those not so young, to bond and enjoy activities after a long day at school. Popcorn, soda, and a featured film will be provided. The cost will be $1.00. The first movie, “The Sandlot“, will be shown Thursday, August 28th. Rated PG – Parents are encouraged to check the ratings of the movies and research the content of the movies before allowing your son to participate. This is a voluntary club! Plot Outline: Scotty Smalls moves to a new neighborhood with his mom and step dad, and wants to learn to play baseball. The neighborhood baseball guru Rodriquez takes Smalls under his wing, and soon he's part of the local baseball buddies. They fall into adventures involving baseball, tree house sleep-ins, the lifeguard at the local pool, the snooty rival ball team, and the traveling fair. Beyond the fence at the back of the sandlot menaces a legendary ball-eating dog called The Beast, and the kids inevitably must deal with him. Male students must sign up in advance in Mr. Lindsey’s office by the end of 7th period, the day of the movie. Students will be dismissed in time to ride the activity bus. For those students not riding the activity bus or within walking distance of school, their parents should pick them up by 4:15 P.M. in the teacher (west lot), parking lot. The following is a complete list of the dates for the Movie Club. We will announce each month’s movie in advance of the date it is shown. Come and enjoy the fellowship!
PICTURE DAY School pictures will be taken during Science class on Wednesday, September 10. Students should bring the picture form with the payment enclosed that day. If parents choose not to purchase pictures, the student must have their picture taken for the yearbook and West Middle School I.D. WEST MIDDLE ON THE WEBYou’ll find school maps, information about upcoming events, copies of the News & Notes/Weekly Calendar, and many other items of interest on West Middle School’s web page. You can contact staff members via e-mail at this site. Our address is: http://msdadmin.scican.net/wms/FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONSAny M.S.D. of Martinsville student who received free and reduced lunch at the conclusion of the 2007-2008 school year will be automatically carried on the free and reduced lunch roster at the start of this school year. However, these students must renew their applications by Saturday, September 13. This deadline is for reapplying without an interruption in benefits or their names will be removed from the free and reduced lunch roster. Parents are reminded to fill out all areas that apply. Please sign and return the application that is sent home with the student the first week of school. Applications are available in the student Open House packets, and in the West Middle School office.
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Monday, September 1- NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
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Wednesday, September 10- Picture Day/Science Class
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September 16, 17, 18- ISTEP+ Testing Days
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Thursdays, September 18 & 25- Parent-To-Parent Mtg., 6:30-8:00 P.M., The Disciple House, 127 S. Main St., Mrtsvl
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Saturdays, September 20 & 27- Parent-To-Parent Mtg., 10-11:30 A.M., The Disciple House, 127 S. Main St., Mrtsvl
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Tuesday, September 30- Progress Report distribution
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Tuesday, September 30- PBA, Early Release, 11:45 A.M.
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Thursday & Friday, October 23 & 24- Fall Break
CLUB MID – FREE – AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The local YMCA is offering Club Mid, an after school program, for West Middle School students. Every Tuesday and Thursday, September 23 – December 11, after school, students will meet at West’s flagpole to be transported to the YMCA. Students involved in extra-curricular activities can participate, too; transportation is available at 4:00 P.M. as well. The program provides a safe, fun, environment for homework help, snacks, swimming and other fun activities. The students are challenged and taught to make good choices in life’s situations. This program will be awesome and exciting for all who participate. Club Mid is a free program and participating students will receive a free YMCA membership. Parents are to retrieve students at the YMCA by 6:00 P.M. Registration forms will be available in the cafeteria at a later date. If you have any questions, call the YMCA, Robin McDaniel at 765-342-6628.
MASS PHONE CALLING
A mass call system is in place, which will automatically call parents if there is a school delay, an early dismissal, or other important information. Since the system pulls the phone numbers from the student database, it is important that we have correct numbers. If you have recently changed numbers (home, work, or cell), please send a note to the office with the correct number, or call (765) 342-6628. Thank you.
EXTRA-CURRICLAR ACTIVITES
BAND- Pep Band will participate in home football games. Students should arrive by 5:00 PM. Mr. Miller is WMS Band Director
CHOIR and CIRCLE THE STATE- Announcements coming soon! Mrs. Shover is the sponsor.
CLUB-MID- Will begin Tues., Sept., 23, 2:30-6:00 PM, transportation provided to by the YMCA. Club-Mid meets each Tues., and Thursday. Detailed information will be made available at a later date.
DRAMA CLUB- Will begin after I.S.T.E.P.+ testing. Mrs. Brinegar is the club sponsor.
DRUG-FREE CLUB- Announcements coming soon! Ms. Mitchell & Ms. Forler are club sponsors.
I.D.T. CAMPUS CLUB- The kick-off meeting will be Wed., Oct. 8, 2:30-4:00 PM. Robin McDaniel & John Wes, from the YMCA are club leaders. Mrs. Kempe, rm 19, is the class sponsor.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY- Will begin late fall. Mrs. Thatcher is the club sponsor, rm 26.
MOVIE CLUB- All male students and faculty are invited to attend movies once a month after school from 2:20-4:15 P.M. in the Library. The first movie, “The Sandlot“, will be shown Thursday, August 28th. –PG. Popcorn, soda, and the movie cost only $1.00. Mr. Lindsey, Counselor, should be paid the day of the movie.
NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY- Announcements coming soon! Mrs. Shover is the society’s sponsor.
ORCHESTRA- Students should practice daily. Ms. Philips is the orchestra director.
STARS- GIRLS ONLY - The STARS club will meet every Wednesday, 2:30-4:00 P.M., in the Library. This club is a blast! All girls welcomed! Mrs. McPike, rm 7 is the club sponsor.
STUDENT COUNCIL- The student leaders met today during Success. Mrs. Thatcher, rm 26 is the club sponsor.
I.S.T.E.P. + TEST PREPARATION
The Indiana Department of Education requires all sixth, seventh, and eighth graders to take a standardized test that measures English, reading, and math skills: this test is called the I.S.T.E.P.+ test, or the Indiana State Test of Educational Proficiencies.
I.S.T.E.P.+ is very important for West Middle School students. The test is used in helping to determine if:
· Students’ scores meet state standards.
· Students should be promoted.
· Students should be recommended for remediation and special programs, such as Saturday School and After-school Homework Help.
· Students should be recommended for placement in academic classes.
· Our school meets state standards.
· Our school qualifies for extra state funding.
It is very important that students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade be present for the testing on September 16, 17, and 18. Please refrain from scheduling any appointments or vacations the week of September 15.
The Indiana Department of Education has parent and student guides available through their website. The guides give helpful information about preparing your student for the test. The guides also explain the type of skills used during the testing process. The website is accessible by using the following address: http://www.doe.state.in.us
Beginning the first week of school, West Middle School staff members will be actively preparing students to take and pass the ISTEP+ test. All students will be participating in ISTEP + preparation activities in their success, math and language arts classes.
West Middle School strongly encourages students to do their best on the I.S.T.E.P.+ test. Students are expected to read the test carefully and answer test items completely and carefully. Students who give their best effort will be rewarded by receiving test scores that accurately reflect good effort and special incentives throughout the building.
Students who choose not to take the test seriously, or do not put forth serious effort on the test, will face consequences. Students, who do not pass specified standards on the I.S.T.E.P.+ even though they have adequate ability, may be required to participate in remediation programs or the Homework Help program after school. Some may be required to participate in special Saturday School programs. Others may be considered for retention.
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Friday, August 22 7th FB 2:30-4:30 PM
Saturday, August 23
Monday, August 25
Tuesday, August 26
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Wednesday, August 27
Thursday, August 28
Friday, August 29 7th FB 2:30-4:30 PM
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I.S.T.E.P. PREPARATION
· ISTEP is Tuesday, September 16, Wednesday, September 17, and Thursday, September 18.
· Get a good night’s sleep before each testing day.
· Eat breakfast.
· Attend school every day during ISTEP.
· Bring a pencil.
· Bring a library book.
· Finish all tests.
· Take your time.
· Check your answers.
· Study measurements.
· Know multiplication tables.
· With the writing portion, go through all of the writing steps, do brainstorming, organize and check your work.
· With the writing portion, write as much as you can write. One paragraph is not enough.
· With the reading comprehension, read the passage first, then write the answers to the questions after you have read the story.
· With the reading comprehension, look for the answers from the details in the paragraph.
· Study vocabulary
· Be able to read a ruler.
· With the math sections, that are not multiple choice, show your all of your work in detail.
· Check your arithmetic.
· Use educated guessing and logic; eliminate down to two possible correct answers.
· Make sure your answer is reasonable.
· When you are finished with a section, go back and recheck your answer.
· Make sure you are bubbling in the right answer for the right question.
· Read questions carefully and follow directions.
· Don’t get frustrated on the first problem.
· On the Applied Skills portion, read the directions, follow through, go back and reread the directions.
· Good Luck!!
HOMEWORK
Each student is expected to complete all homework given to him/her every day. Homework assignments are posted on West Middle School’s website at www.msdadmin.scican.net/wms and are available in the front office.
STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY
To provide greater opportunity for student success in the classroom, students need to be accountable for several important aspects of their education at West Middle School. If students are diligent in completing their responsibilities, their achievement level will increase, and teachers’ classes will be managed effectively, so that greater learning is possible for all students.
· Attend school every day.
· Arrive to class promptly.
· Arrive to class with required materials.
· Act appropriately at all times.
· Write all assignments in Agenda Book.
· Complete and turn in all assigned homework.
· Study for quizzes and tests.
· Maintain passing grades in all subjects.
· Pass ISTEP.
· Show respect for school property.
· Display respect for other people.
· Keep lockers clean.
· Return borrowed textbooks and library books.
Directions to away events:
Batchelor Middle School, Bloomington – Travel south on S.R. 37 to Tapp Road (light past Sam’s Club exit), turn left. Travel to right. Rogers St., turn right. Travel to Gordon Pike (4-way stop), turn right. Batchelor will be on the
Cloverdale Middle School – Travel south on S.R. 67 to Hwy. 231. Turn right on Hwy. 231 and travel approximately 11 miles to Logan Street. Turn right at the stop light on Logan Street. The school is located at 312 East Logan Street.
Tri-North, Bloomington – Travel south on S.R. 37 to the College/Walnut exit in Bloomington. Travel past the Colorado Steakhouse and turn right at the stop light at 17th Street. Travel approximately ¾ to 1 mile to Monroe Street. Turn left on Monroe Street. The school is on the left.
Center Grove Central Middle School – Travel north on S.R. 37. Turn right on Stones Crossing Road (yellow flasher light). Go to the second 4-way stop. Center Grove Middle School is on the left. The High School is on the right sid
Brown County, Nashville – Travel east on Hwy. 252 to Morgantown and turn right (south) at 4-way stop (Hwy. 135). Follow Hwy. 135 South to Nashville, go straight at the light in Nashville. The school is at the junction of Hwy. 135 and Hwy. 46.
Tri-North, Bloomington – Travel south on S.R. 37 to the College/Walnut exit in Bloomington. Travel past the Colorado Steakhouse and turn right at the stop light at 17th Street. Travel approximately ¾ to 1 mile to Monroe Street. Turn left on Monroe Street. The school is on the left.
Greenwood Middle School – Travel north on S.R. 37. Turn right at light where West Grove Elementary is located (Smith Valley Road). Follow Smith Valley Road past Hwy. 31 to Madison Avenue. Turn left on Madison Avenue. The school is on the right side.
Center Grove Middle North
– Travel north on S.R. 37 to Fairview Road and turn right. Travel on Fairview Road to South Morgantown Road and turn right. The school is located at 202 North Morgantown Road.Clark-Pleasant Middle School – Travel on S.R. 37 to Hwy. 144 and turn right. Travel approximately 2.5 miles to Road 500N (Whiteland Road) and turn right. Travel on Road 500N to S.R. 31. Cross S.R. 31 and Whiteland High School will be on the right. Clark Pleasant Middle School is behind the high school complex.
Decatur Township Middle School – Travel north on S.R. 67 past Decatur Central High School. At the first stoplight turn right on South High School Road. The middle school is about ¼ mile on the right side.
Center Grove Central Middle School – Travel north on S.R. 37. Turn right on Stones Crossing Road (yellow flasher light). Go the the second 4-way stop. Center Grove Middle School is on the left. The High School is on the right side.
Paul Hadley, Mooresville – Travel north on S.R. 67 to Indiana Street (by Gray Brothers’ Cafeteria) and turn left. Drive through town to Carlisle Street. Turn left on Carlisle Street and Paul Hadley Junior High School will be on the right side past Mooresville High School.
Bedford – Travel south on S.R. 37 to Bedford to Hwy. 50 (second traffic light) and turn left. Go east through Bedford and follow Hwy. 50 about 3 to 4 miles east of Bedford to the school.
Owen Valley, Spencer - Travel South on S. R. 67 through Paragon and Gosport to U.S. 231 and turn left. (If you turn right you are headed for Cloverdale.) When approaching Spencer, you will come to a 4-way stop sign. At this 4-way stop sign, turn right and go through the main part of Spencer. This is still S.R. 67 to the right. Follow this road off to the right and soon you will see Owen Valley High School and Owen Valley Middle School by the high school.
St. Charles (Bloomington) - Travel south on S.R. 37 to the College/Walnut exit. Travel on Business 37 to the Hwy. 45/46 Bypass and turn left. Travel past the IU campus to 3rd Street and turn right. The school is approximately ½ mile down 3rd Street on the left.
