Wilson Middle School

Upcoming Happenings at WMS! October 3-7: Spirit Week sponsored by SCA! Monday - PJ Day Tuesday - Decade Day Wednesday - $1 Hat Day AND/OR Country/Country Club Day Thursday - TV/Movie Character Day Friday - House Color Day (Pep Rally Day!) October 5th - 1st Club Day October 7th - End of 1st Grading Period 1st Pep Rally (Wear House Colors!) October 10th - No School for Students 1-3:30 Open House - Student Led Conferences October 14th - First Fun Afternoon 3:30-5:30 October 18th - Report Cards sent home October 24th - No School for students

Rock the House Fundraiser Update: The Knowledge House (yellow) has passed the Courage House (blue) and is in the lead by $78. This is a close one! There are only seven more days to contribute to the fundraiser. Remember, the winning house is awarded a mini field day from the SCC! Cash or checks (made out to "WMS SCC") may be turned in at the office.

It's Book Fair week! That new book smell is in the air! Make sure to visit the WMS library this week to see hundreds of books. Choose the authors, characters, and series YOU love. The Book Fair ends on Friday, September 30th and you don't want to miss it. Visit the WMS Library from 8:00-3:30 or shop the online fair. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wilsonmiddleschool4

The Scholastic Book Fair is heading our way! The Book Fair will be at our school September 26-30 for students to visit and shop from 8:00-3:30. The Book Fair will also be available to shop online beginning September 26th. Check out the WMS Book Fair page for additional details. Every purchase from the Book Fair earns rewards for our school, so please stop by the in-person or online fair to support WMS!

Frozen Jr. Auditions are coming up next week! Audition Prep/Practice on September 15th, and auditions are Weds. Sept. 21, and Thurs. Sept. 22! See attached flyer to complete the online audition form.

More Information regarding Camp Lighthouse. Please see attached flyer.

Stinger Families, Below are two camp opportunities taking place in October designed for children and teens that have recently experienced the death of a close family member or friend. Please share these resources with those that may benefit from these experiences! Opportunity #1: Camp Lighthouse Camp Lighthouse is coming up October 1-2. Camp Lighthouse is a camp for children and teens (grades K-12) who have experienced the death of a close family member or friend within the past two years.The only cost for camp is a $20 registration fee, which will be waived if there is a financial need. This takes place at Brethren Woods Camp & Retreat Center in Keezletown, Va. Opportunity #2: Journeys Fall Bereavement Camp Journeys Fall Bereavement Camp Saturday, October 8th 9:30am–4:30pm Millington Stables in Free Union Hospice of the Piedmont's Kids' Grief and Healing is inviting children and teens ages 5-17 who have lost a person close to them to attend a full-day outdoor camp. The camp will be hosted by Living Earth School in a beautiful natural setting. Children and teens will be involved in nature-focused and expressive activities to promote grief healing. The day will include a parent/guardian’s group, snacks and lunch for campers, nature art, games, campfire, s’mores, and a meaningful closing ceremony. Campers will have fun, see that they are not alone, and understand that their feelings of grief are normal. Transportation from a more convenient location is available if needed! Application link: CFC-application-form-2020.pdf (hopva.org) They can also visit www.hopva.org and fill out the application under Kids' Grief and Healing, or contact 434-817-6915 https://5il.co/1hjm1 https://5il.co/1hjm2 https://5il.co/1hk42 https://5il.co/1hk43

Stinger Families, Below is information about events taking place in our community that some of our families may find helpful. Free Clinic event November 19-20 at Augusta Expoland offering free dental, vision, and medical services. Salvation Army Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance application dates occurring in October.

ORCAS Middle School Dental Program offered through Augusta Regional Dental will be visiting our school on December 7th! They will be offering comprehensive exams, x-rays, fluoride treatments, oral hygiene and educational sessions and sealants (when applicable). All services are under the direct supervision of licensed professionals. This is a great opportunity if you have been putting off having that dental work done! Mark your calendar now for December 7th, and keep your eyes open for forms to come home when they become available.

ROCK the HOUSE Fundraiser Once again, the Stinger Community Crew is holding a “No Fundraiser Fundraiser” called Rock the House. Rock the House is quite simple. We are asking for monetary donations. The fundraiser is a competition between the two school houses, Knowledge (yellow) and Courage (blue). The house that raises the most money will win a prize from the SCC. The SCC has many exciting plans for this year. These plans include quarterly incentives for all students, quarterly thank you for teachers and staff, funding teacher grants, student celebrations, popcorn for attendance, and much more.  In order for these things to be accomplished, we need your help. Please consider making a donation. Students may bring donations to the office. Checks should be made out to "WMS SCC". Let’s work together to make this an awesome year for Stinger Nation!

The first cross country practice will be this coming Saturday at 8 am. Please meet in the WWRC parking lot by the road to the lake/star trail. We are still looking for runners! Please don't forget to bring physicals and signed concussion forms.

We are looking forward to seeing so many of you this afternoon for our Open House! All of our Educators will be here to welcome you to their classrooms and meet you. A couple of reminders: Please complete your online registration to update our records this year. Remember you are able to pay registration fees ($45) through your parent portal using a credit/debit card! You may also pay in person, but only with cash or check. You may also add money to your child's lunch account through your parent portal by going to the "food service" tab. Or, you may just send money in with your child when they come to school and have them bring it to the Cafeteria. If you would like your student's schedule printed, please go to the Main Office. The Administration Team will be giving brief meetings in the Cafeteria to review the ins and outs of Stinger Life and schoolwide expectations. These will be at 3:45, 4:15 and 5:05 so you may choose whichever time works best for you! They will only last approximately 15 minutes. Food trucks will be available from 4-7! Grab some dinner from Shredder's BBQ, Domino's or maybe just a cool refreshing treat from Kona Ice! Our Open House will be from 3:30-5:30, and the High School will have their Open House from 5:30-7:30. You may purchase Wilson Middle School spiritwear online at: https://shenapparel.square.site/wilsonmiddle We look forward to seeing you! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B7ZpJaXporQlPF_Ff180GRVwEYoPtl3Sr_T1O2r_mA4/edit?usp=sharing

Volleyball Open Gyms this week: Tuesday 8/2 - - 3:30-5:30 Thursday 8/3 - - 3:30-5:30 TRYOUTS 8/9, 8/10, 8/11. ~~~~. 3:30 - 5:30

We are looking for Cafeteria workers at Wilson Middle School. If you or anyone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please follow the link below to submit an application. Thank you! https://augustava.sites.thrillshare.com/page/anticipated-openings

Check out our spiritwear online! https://shenapparel.square.site/wilsonmiddle

WMHS Athletics Tryout Information!

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Greeting Stinger Families! Our boys and girls middle school cross country teams are still looking for runners to join the team this Fall. Last season our girls were the Augusta County Champions and our boys were runners up, and they are looking to build upon that success. There will be a meeting at 8 am Saturday, July 16 in the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation parking lot which is next to the cross country course. All interested runners should attend. There will be Saturday morning "fun run" training practices at the Wilson course July 16, 23 and August 6. Reminder that runners need to turn in a VHSL physical and concussion waiver to the office or to coach Franklin at practice.

Greeting Stinger Families! Our boys and girls middle school cross country teams are still looking for runners to join the team this Fall. Last season our girls were the Augusta County Champions and our boys were runners up, and they are looking to build upon that success. There will be a meeting at 8 am Saturday, July 16 in the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation parking lot which is next to the cross country course. All interested runners should attend. There will be Saturday morning "fun run" training practices at the Wilson course July 16, 23 and August 6. Reminder that runner need to turn in a VHSL physical and concussion waiver to the office or to coach Franklin at practice.

Reminder! Volleyball open gyms will start next Tuesday, July 5th! You MUST have your physical and concussion form completed in order to participate. **All cross country runners need to turn in their forms as soon as possible to participate in out of season workouts.**