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SAFETY CONCERNS FOR STUDENTS
Students SHOULD NOT be in the side parking lot walking, running, or biking, etc. before or after school. Teachers and staff park in the lot and are concerned with the safety of our students. As school is dismissed, students are to go leave in a quick manner. Students are not allowed to simply “hang out” at school after 2:20 P.M. Only those students who are staying with a teacher, coach, or sponsor as a supervisor are allowed to stay. EARLY RELEASE
Martinsville schools will be released at 11:45 A.M. on Tuesday, September 30, due to Professional Development for staff. Transportation is provided as normal. Lunch will be served before the students are released. There will be no after school homework help and no activity bus on PBA day.
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
West 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 Middle School’s phone number is (765) 342-6628. PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING ABSENCES
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.
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 12, 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. Club Mid is a free program and participating students will receive a free YMCA membership. Students should be picked up at the YMCA, by 6:00 P.M. Registration forms are available in the cafeteria. If you have any questions, call the YMCA, Robin McDaniel at 765-342-6628.
PRE-ORDER YEARBOOKS
A WMS yearbook is a 72-page, hardback
keepsake for all students. The price begins at $26.50.
Pre-Ordering is the ONLY way a student can get his/her name on
the cover of the book. The last day for ordering is November 30th.
Below are the ways to secure your WMS yearbook.
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NEW PHONE SYSTEM
West Middle School has a new phone system. After dialing, 765-342-6628, we encourage the public to listen to the ‘prompts’ and choose accordingly. Below is a list of ‘prompts’ for your convenience: ‘0’ – Operator ‘1’ – Absence/Attendance ‘2’ – Clinic ‘3’ – Cafeteria ‘4’ – Library ‘5’ – Office ‘6’ – Athletic Director/Asst. Principal ‘7’ – Principal ‘ 9’- Staff Directory
8th GRADE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Millions of caring parents have trusted World Strides to help enrich their children’s lives through their unique hands-on learning experiences. World Strides Leaders have the right blend of local and historical expertise to bring history of Washington, D.C. to life. Martinsville’s East Middle and West Middle Schools have planned their trip to Washington D.C. for Saturday, May 30, 2009, through Monday, June 1, 2009. The non-refundable registration fee of $79 is due by Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. The cost of the trip is $929, quad occupancy. To speak with World Stride customer service department, call 1-800-468-5899 or visit their website: www.worldstrides.org/customerservice Eighth grade students interested in participating should pick up an information packet in the front office.
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ONLY SCHOOL-WIDE 2008-09 FUNDRAISER
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.
SEE YOU AT THE POLE
Wednesday, September 24, at 7:00 A.M. is the annual See You at the Pole™event. See You At the Pole is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. That means this is all about students meeting at their school flagpole to pray—for their school, friends, teachers, government, and their nation. See You at the Pole™ is not a demonstration, political rally, nor a stand for or against anything. In a world of chaos, clutter, and endless activity, God is calling for us to PAUSE . . . and listen to Him. This year’s theme is ‘CONNECT’, Speak & Serve. See You at the Pole™ is a great place to connect with God, connect with other believers, and connect with your campus in the name of Christ.
BEING ORGANIZED REDUCES MIDDLE SCHOOL STRESS
Middle school can be stressful for parents and kids. One solution is organization. Have your child designate special spots for essentials - backpack, favorite outfits, school supplies, etc. Give your child a calendar for a reminder to make daily to-do lists.
Source: The Parent Institute, a division of NIS, Inc.
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CD HEADSETS, CELLULAR PHONES, AND MP3 PLAYERS
These items are not allowed in class because of the disruption to the educational process. Students who bring headsets, cellular phones, IPOD’s or MP3 players to school should leave the items in their backpacks in their lockers throughout the school day.
USE OF SCHOOL LOCKERS
Lockers are provided for the convenience of the student. Students, for safety and security reasons, SHOULD NOT SHARE LOCKERS, GIVE OUT COMBINATIONS, OR TAMPER, WITH OTHER STUDENTS’ LOCKERS. In addition to the regular school lockers, students will be issued a gym locker and lock when they are enrolled in physical education class and/or when they participate in a school sport. When used correctly, lockers provide a fairly safe storage place for personal property. Students are not permitted to place a personal lock on any locker, unless approved by the principal. Students who lose their lock are required to purchase a new one for $5.75 from Mrs. Browder or Mrs. Voland.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR: SEPTEMBER 19 - 28 2008 |
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Friday, September 19 7th FB 2:30-4:15 PM Saturday, September 20 8th FB 8:00-10:00 AM MJFB 10:00-7:00 PM 8th FB/Cheer @ Mr. Gatti’s 4:00 pm Bus to I.U. departs, 5:00 pm, returns 10:30 pm LAYB 11:00-4:00 PM
Monday, September 22 Drama Club, during Success Spell Bowl 2:30-4:00 PM, rm 4 FB 2:30-4:30 PM CC 2:30-4:00 PM Cheer 4:15-6:15 PM VB vs. Clark-Pleasant 5:00 PM (H) Tennis vs. Decatur Central 4:30 PM @ H.S. Golf vs. O.L. of Greenwood @ Otte 4:00 PM Bus departs EMS 2:45, returns 7:00 pm
Tuesday, September 23 FB 2:30-4:30 PM CC 2:30-4:00 PM VB @ Decatur Central 5:00 PM Bus departs 4:00, return 7:45 pm Tennis @ Plainfield 4:30 PM Bus departs EMS 3:15, returns 7:00 pm Golf vs. Indian Creek 4:00 PM @ Foxcliff
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Wednesday, September 24 Spell Bowl 2:30-4:00 PM Stars 2:30-4:00 PM CC 2:30-4:00 PM FB 2:30-4:30 PM VB 2:30-4:15 PM Cheer 4:15-6:15 PM Golf vs. Greenwood @ Orchard 4:00 PM Bus departs EMS 2:45, returns 7:00 pm
Thursday, September 25 Movie Club, Boys Only, 2:20-4:15 PM VB 2:30-4:15 PM CC @ Batchelor 4:30 PM Bus departs EMS 3:10, returns 6:30 pm Golf vs. Brownsburg West @ Whitelick Bus departs EMS 2:30, returns 7:25 pm FB vs. Greenwood 5:30 PM (H)
Friday, September 26 7th FB 2:30-4:15 PM Boys’ Golf Jr. Mid-State @ Hickory Stick 4:30 PM
Saturday, September 27 8th FB 8:00-10:00 AM MJFB 10:00-7:00 PM LAYB 11:00-4:00 PM |
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EXTRA-CURRICLAR ACTIVITES
BAND- Pep Band will participate in home football games. Students should arrive by 5:00 P.M. Mr. Miller is WMS Band Director
CHEER- Cheer practice will be each Monday and Wednesday during September, 4:15-6:15 P.M. Ms. Lawson is the cheer sponsor.
CHOIR - All 7th & 8th Choir students will meet Wed., Oct. 15, 2:30-3:30 P.M. Mrs. Shover is the sponsor.
CLUB-MID- Will begin Tues., Sept., 23, 2:30-6:00 P.M., 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- Students interested in participating should meet on Mon., Sept. 22, in the Library, during Success. Mrs. Brinegar is the club sponsor.
DRUG-FREE CLUB- Students will meet Tuesday, Sept. 23, during Success, in room 4. 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 18, is the class sponsor.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY- Applications are available for 7th & 8th grade students who are interested, in Mrs. Thatcher’s room, 26.
MOVIE CLUB- Meets Thursday, Sept. 25, 2:20-4:15 P.M., to view ‘Daddy Day Camp’, r-PG. Mr. Lindsey, Counselor, and Mr. Allanson, Art teacher, are the sponsors.
NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY- Officers meet Oct. 13, and NJHS meet Oct. 14, 2:30-3:00 P.M., in room 28. Mrs. Shover is the sponsor.
ORCHESTRA- Students should practice daily. Wed., Nov. 5 is the Fall Ochestra Concert, 7:00 P.M., High School Auditorium. Ms. Phillips is the orchestra director.
SPELL BOWL- will meet each Monday and Wednesday, 2:30-4:00 P.M., in room 4. Ms. Mitchell is the sponsor.
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 is the club sponsor.
STUDENT COUNCIL- The club began its Humane Society Drive. All WMS students can help by bringing in paper towels, bleach, dog food, cat food, and old towels. Any practical items can be donated. Drop boxes are in Success Classes. The drive began Monday, Sept. 15 and runs through Friday, Oct. 3. Mrs. Thatcher and Ms. Baldwin are the club sponsorsDirections 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.
Custer Baker Middle School, Franklin, Indiana, (now Franklin Community Middle School) - Take State Road 44 east to Hwy. 31. Turn left and Grizzly Cub Dr. is about ½ mile on the east side of 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.
Franklin Community Middle School (formerly Custer Baker) - Take State Road 44 east to Hwy. 31. Turn left and Grizzly Cub Dr. is about ½ mile on the east side of street
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.
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
ISTEP+ ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 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 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 all of your work in detail.
· Check your arithmetic.
· Use educated guessing and logic; eliminate down to two possible right 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.
· Taking the ISTEP+ test is kind of like participating in an event that you want to win.
· With ISTEP+, we all need to win for ourselves and for our school.
· We need to be the best we can be.
Good Luck!!
