West Ridge Reflections
January 25, 2018
West Ridge Middle School
MESSAGE FROM INTERIM PRINCIPAL ROBIN LOWE
Parents,
Thinking about the 18-19 school year yet? Well, we are! We've been in the planning phase since October. Yes, once a school year begins, then we start planning for the next one. As such, we are about ready for our students to choose their electives for next year and I would like to talk with you about guiding your tweenager through that process.
Middle school is a time to try new things. I know that you think your child is passionate about one thing (robotics, science, band, etc) and for right now, I am sure that is true. But just like most things in a tweenager's life, what they love today may be passé tomorrow. It is our responsibility as the adults to make sure they get to experience a wide variety of choices so they can start to figure out where their true passions lie.
If your child is into a fine art, please encourage them to also take a STEM elective. If your child is into STEM, please encourage them to also take a fine art. It is important for our students to receive well rounded experiences so they can make informed choices. And that doesn't stop at the middle school level. This carries on into high school as well.
Also, please know that we work very hard to create a master schedule that will accommodate everyone's top choice. But in a school of over 900 students, that is just not possible. In those cases, I encourage you to tell your child "Bloom where you are planted." While the particular elective might not have been one their top choices, I assure you that it is still worthwhile. The last thing we want to do is to let our child think it doesn't matter because "it is just an elective." (And yes, I have heard that phrase from numerous parents over the years). Please help your child embrace this new unexpected experience because you never know what fire it might light inside of him/her.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
Robin
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- Wednesday, February 7th 6pm: Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting (current 5th graders)
- Tuesday, February 13th 8:45am OR 6pm: Rising 7th & 8th Grade Parent Transition Meetings (current 6th & 7th)
- Thursday, February 15th 5:30pm (A-L)/7pm (M-Z): Freshman Parent Transition to WHS Meetings (@ WHS)
GRADE LEVEL TRANSITION INFO
Click below to see transition and course scheduling information by grade level.
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Attention all Parents whose 8th grader is interested in becoming a Westlake Cheerleader...
There is a PARENT informational meeting on February 13th at 7:30pm in the Chap Court of Westlake High School. Please email Ms. Morreale (gmorreale@eanesisd.net) or Ms. Behnke (kbehnke@eanesisd.net) if you have any questions.
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CURRENT 8th Grade Parents....
PLEASE SAVE ANOTHER DATE!
PSAT Parent Night for
Parents of Current 8th Grade Students
Tuesday Feb. 6th 6-7 pm
WRMS Cafeteria
If you need assistance understanding your child's score or accessing resources such as College Board and Khan Academy, this is the informational session for you. Students will receive their score reports the week of Jan.29th. Watch for your child to be bringing these PSAT score reports home. This will be the only score report they will receive.
YEARBOOK
The WRMS Yearbook Student-Staff is making the greatest yearbook ever!
Over 50% are already sold! The ordering deadline is coming up. Delivery will take place during the last days of the school year. We expect to completely sell-out.
WILDCAT CLUB NEWS
February 23rd: 6th Grade Medieval Fest
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!! Calling all 6th grade parents!
Medieval Fest is just around the corner! As part of the 6th Grade Medieval History study unit, participation is mandatory. Students and volunteers are highly encouraged to dress up in authentic costumes. See below for costume resources/ideas.
This event is possible ONLY because of the amazing volunteers that organize and run the whole show.
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COSTUME IDEAS & RESOURCES
Wildcat Booster Club Medieval Fest page
https://wildcatboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/medieval_fest
Rent from "Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds" on South Congress
https://www.lucyindisguise.com
Borrow from a friend
Handy with a sewing machine? Go for it!
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It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
Aimee Cunningham & Suzanne Newhouse
WRMS Wildcat Club Co-Presidents
Don't Want to Miss a Thing This Year at WRMS?
Join the Wildcat Club on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildcatclub
VAPING / E-CIGARETTES: What you need to know!
GREAT BOOKS/BOOK STUDIES
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
BOOKSPRING READ-A-THON
BookSpring Read-A-Thon is January 22-February 4. This is when our students should read as much as possible and keep track of it. Have friends and family pledge a penny, a nickle or whatever amount per page and raise money to buy books for kids right here in Austin. Participants will also need to register online if they want to be eligible for prizes and/or to take online donations. A mere $3 buys one book for a child. Check out the flyer below for more information or check with your librarian if you have any questions.
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Image: Dan Siegel, author, Unlocking the Adolescent Brain
RESTAURANT NIGHTS / FUNDRAISERS
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