West Ridge Reflections
February 1, 2018
West Ridge Middle School
We love & appreciate you, WRMS Counselors!
(Christy Catalano, Jamie McKenney, Kiran Avasthi)
MESSAGE FROM INTERIM PRINCIPAL ROBIN LOWE
Good afternoon parents,
Next week is National Counselors Week and I want to take this opportunity to highlight what our counselors do on our campus.
School counselors are a special breed of cat! They do just about everything on campus. They have lunch duty and after-school duty. They coordinate and plan for all course selection and scheduling. They monitor and take care of our 504 plans. They sit in on conferences with teachers and parents and students. They monitor the social health of our campus with students and staff. They conduct small groups with students, which may include anger management, loss of a parent, etc. They monitor grades and meet with students to help them with organization and self-advocacy. They work with students with ongoing social and emotional concerns. They assist students and staff in crisis. They spend countless hours on the phone and email with you, our parents, trying to work out everything from scheduling issues to student friendship concerns. And this just scratches the surface!
When you contact your child's grade level counselor, please know that their day is never the same and they may be moving from one crisis with one student to another. But never fear, that will not stop them from giving their full attention to you and your child. When your child needs a counselor, everything else is dropped so they can ensure your child receives the care and support they need.
In short, they are absolutely amazing because in all of this, their primary focus is on our students. So, take a minute to thank our counselors for the vital role they play on our campus.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Robin
GRADE LEVEL TRANSITION INFO
- 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)
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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PSAT PARENT NIGHT
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.
TEACHERS vs. STUDENTS BASKETBALL GAME
Don't miss this NJHS student-led fundraiser to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!
Family Friendly! Tickets only $2
Come cheer on your favorite teacher, student basketball player...
AND save lives by fighting blood cancers!
WILDCAT CLUB NEWS
February 23rd: 6th Grade Medieval Fest
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!! Calling all 6th grade parents!
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!! Calling all 6th grade parents! Medieval Fest is just 22 days away! 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. And it's REALLY fun to be a part of this and to watch the kids.
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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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Thank you to ALL of our wonderful volunteers that made last week's Staff Appreciation Luncheon a delicious success!! The Great Chili Cook-Off was enjoyed by all! From cooking, to baking, to dropping off to working…we appreciate all of your help! THANK YOU!!!
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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!
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.
THANK YOU, EISD SCHOOL BOARD!
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
DISTRICT NEWS
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