WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
News and Notes
November 7, 2008

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 REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION

  West Middle School will distribute Report Cards on Thursday, November 13, 2008.  Please contact Mrs. Voland at 765-342-6628, ext. 1, if you do not receive a report card from your student. 

EXPECT RESPECT

  As middle graders mature, they frequently begin to assert themselves.  When expressing their opinions, they may speak disrespectfully.  Kids also like to imitate behavior they see – in everyone from friends, family members to TV characters.  When your child is rude, let him/her know immediately that his behavior is unacceptable.  Try to be calm but firm.  Example:  “You may not talk to me that way.”  If necessary, end the conversation until he speaks nicely.  Then explain what will happen the next time he speaks rudely, (lose phone privileges for a week, can’t see friends during weekend, etc.)  If he does it again, be sure to follow through with the consequence.  Finally, keep in mind that learning respect takes time.  Middle graders like to shock their parents by acting out.  Treat your child fairly and chances are he/she will become more respectful as he/she matures.  Source: ‘Middle Years’.

PRE-ORDER YEARBOOKS
DEADLINE APPROACHING

   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 30, 2008.  Below are the ways to secure your WMS yearbook.
1)  Place your order on our secure website at www.yearbookordercenter.com.  Enter order #0532.
2)  Place your order by calling the toll-free number of Herff Jones at 1-866-287-3096, MON-FRI, 8am-5pm Central Time.
3)  Send your payment to Herff Jones through the mail.

ANNUAL ARTESIAN CRAFT FAIR

  The 20^th Annual Artesian Craft fair will be at East Middle School Saturday, November 7, from 9:00 A.M., to 3:00 P.M. The craft fair features over 130 booths of handmade items. Door prizes are to be awarded throughout the day.  Admission is free.

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

     YMCA MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERNIGHTER

   The Barbara B. Jordan, YMCA of Martinsville, is hosting a Middle School Overnighter, Friday, November 7, 2008, 8:00 P.M. – 8:00 A.M., $20 per student registration.  Students will enjoy music, mid-night swimming, bouncy inflatables, guitar heros, and plenty of food!  Registration forms are available in the cafeteria and at the YMCA.  Robin McDaniel is the sponsor of the event.  Proceeds will go to the Haiti flood relief.  Call 765-342-6688, if you have any questions.

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 appropriate materials.

·          Act appropriately at all times.

·          Complete and turn in all assignments.

·          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.

  These students dressed for “DO THE BLUE” day.  West Middle and East Middle played their annual, ‘rival’ football game on Tuesday, October 21.  The WMS, 7^th & 8^th grade football teams beat East Middle School. 

  Coach Helms is assisting these two boys while they’re ‘bobbing for apples’.  This was one event students participated in during the pep session, the day of the East/West football game.

YMCA BOYS’ BASKETBALL LEAGUE

  The Barbara B. Jordan, YMCA is now accepting registration forms for Middle school boys’ basketball league.  Registration forms are available in the cafeteria and at the YMCA.  The fee for non-member is $70, and YMCA member fee is $50.  The basketball draft is Saturday, Nov. 15, at noon.  The registration deadline is Friday, November 14.