September 17, 2020

MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL DIANNE CARTER

Happy Thursday, WRMS Families!!!

This Thursday I am going to simply say, "Hi!!!" Keep an eye out tomorrow. After discussion at the board meeting right now, I will be able to share information more efficiently and effectively. Therefore, this week's Thursday newsletter will come on Friday! However, you can check out all the flyers/announcements below!!!

Stay tuned to an email near you.

Enjoy!

Dianne Carter

Feliz jueves, familias de WRMS !!!

Este jueves simplemente voy a decir: "¡¡¡Hola !!!" Esté atento mañana. Después de la discusión en la reunión de la junta en este momento, podré compartir información de manera más eficiente y efectiva. Por lo tanto, ¡el boletín del jueves de esta semana llegará el viernes! Sin embargo, ¡puedes ver todos los folletos / anuncios a continuación!

Esté atento a un correo electrónico cerca de usted.

¡Disfrutar!

Dianne Carter

WILDCAT CLUB

PE & Athletic (Non-Football) Uniforms – PICK UP

Thursday, Sept. 10th 5pm – 6:30pm (Rain or Shine)

WRMS Fine Arts Parking Lot

(if raining – we will be under the porch by the front doors)

Pre-Orders: Pick up your pre-ordered uniforms in the student drop off line.

To Purchase: Pull into the parking lot to purchase. We will come to you!

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE your cars – this will help us streamline the process.

Payment Methods: CREDIT CARDS & CHECKS ONLY! NO Cash!

Make Checks payable to WRMS Booster Club

Pricing: PE Uniforms: $10 per item (shirt & shorts) or $20 for a set

Athletic Uniforms: Dri-Fit Shirt is $25 and Dri-Fit Shorts are $30 or $55 for a set

WILDCAT CLUB GENERAL MEETING

Friday, September 18, 2019 at 9:00am

Dr. Kristi Sailors, Director of Ed. Tech. & Digital Learning

Via ZOOM
https://eanesisd.zoom.us/j/96752455833

Join us for our first Wildcat Club Meeting!

We are so excited that Dr. Kristi Sailors will be joining us as our first guest speaker of the school year. Dr. Sailors has been instrumental in helping create our current online learning platform for the district.

We can't wait to hear what she has to share with us!

We will also have board member introductions and give a review of our budget for the year.

This is sure to be informative and insightful, and it is also a great way to get involved!

W.I.L.D. FUND FUNRAISER

A HUGE Thank you to those who have already given to the WRMS W.I.L.D. Fund No-Hassle Fundraiser.

As of now, 16% of our WRMS families have participated.

We work directly with the principal, staff and parents to identify and address

needs at West Ridge.

We strive to use EVERY dollar of your donation effectively and responsibly to

keep our school exemplary!

Our goal is 100% participation– Remember, no gift is too small!

Please join us to help support the students and staff of WRMS. We can do it!!!

Ready to donate?? You can do so online by logging in at: WildcatBoosterClub.org

Check out this video to learn more about how your dollars help when you donate to the Wildcat Club!!

WRMS ATHLETIC FUND SPIRIT SIGNS

Show your support for our athletes, coaches and WRMS Community by donating to the

WRMS Wildcat Club Athletic Fund!

Spirit Signs are available with a $250 initial donation and then a $100 annual renewal

The signs are 2' x 3' and are hung in the main gym walls above the bleachers.

Log on to WildcatBoosterClub.org

· Select Store Tab

· Select your child's grade level Essential Sales Form

· Select New Spirit Sign

(If have a current sign in the gym – you will select Gym Spirit Sign Renewal)

· Checkout

Order deadline is Sept. 23, 2020

NOTE: Donations to the WRMS Athletic Fund are used to purchase athletic equipment and supplies needed for the student athletes in ALL WRMS athletic sports.

Questions? Contact Jaynie Degnan at jayniedegnan@gmail.com or at (425) 306-1596

Don't Want to Miss a Thing This Year at WRMS?

Join the Wildcat Club on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildcatclub

It's a GREAT Day to Be a Wildcat!

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

Good afternoon WRMS families,

This month the counselors are focusing on stress management and coping.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and we are sending students a presentation about the importance of having a trusted adult in their life. A trusted adult is someone that students can talk to when they or someone they know is struggling emotionally. We are asking students to take a moment to think about who those trusted adults are in their lives. Although we would love it if it were always a parent sometimes a trusted adult might be another guardian, a teacher, a school nurse, bus driver, your school counselor or private therapist, a relative, a doctor, a religious leader, or a friend's parent.

We want students to know that there are hotlines (24/7) they can call or text to communicate with adults who are certified to help people who are struggling. Here is a hand out of numbers to call (students were provided this in Google Classrooms).

Encouraging students to reach out to adults when they need help is one way to encourage and promote mental and emotional health!

We are always here to help!

Sincerely,

The WRMS Counseling Team

Jamie Delgado (6th grade): jdelgado@eanesisd.net

Christy Catalano (7th grade): ccatalano@eanesisd.net

Kiran Avasthi (8th grade): kavasthi@eanesisd.net

Mental Health Emergency Numbers:

In the event of a mental health emergency, please do not email. Instead, contact the following sources immediately:

Crisis Text Line: text "home" to 741-741
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Integral Care: (512) 472-HELP (4357)
COVID Mental Health Support Line: 833-986-1919
Call 911
Visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely

In the event of a medical emergency, please do not email. Instead, contact the following sources immediately:

Call 911
Visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely.

COMMUNITY FLYERS

NEWS

Eanes4Equity Events

Fellowship for Families of Color on Sunday 9/20 and A Conversation with Dr. Peniel Joseph on Tuesday 9/29. Click title to learn more about these events.

Fall 2020 Enrichment Classes

Remote learning enrichment classes in music, art, chess, minecraft, robotics and more! Register at http://eanes.augusoft.net

DEI Advisory Committee Application Now Open

Eanes ISD is looking for members to apply to be a part of its newly formed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee. The online application opens Sept. 1st and closes at 5PM Sept. 21st.

Modeling and Teaching Relationships Skills in 2020

Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! Even though the start of this school year is unlike any we have had before, we begin like we always have by fostering, modeling, and teaching relationship skills. This teaching happens in the classroom, whether remote or in person, as well as in the home. As we navigate uncharted territory for the start of the 2020-21 school year, teaching relationship skills and connecting with family members, friends, and teachers may be more important now than ever before.