September 18, 2020

MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL DIANNE CARTER

 

Happy Friday, WRMS Families!!!

 

It has been a great week to be a Wildcat!  Honestly, I have had a heavy week, and it has still been a great week to be a Wildcat.  I have been forced to lean on other people to take care of things so that I can fulfill my responsibilities, and the beauty is that again and again people continue to step up when needed.  We have had administrative support from our district CIA department, which has been greatly appreciated.  Our kids have given me energy with their smiles and joyful, "Hi, Ms. Carter!"  I have watched teachers lean on each other.  Our booster club has jumped in like crazy to help us take care of our teachers.  I have had the joy of working collaboratively with so many different people.  It's hard at times….and I love it!  I realize I am lucky to be your school's principal.  I know there is division out there, and maybe even a little in our WRMS world.  However, what I have experienced overall is proof that we are all in this together.  Thank you.

• SMART tags - Locate your Wildcat's SMART tag!!!  It will be even more important this year than in the past for both the bus AND lunch!  If your Wildcat is new to Eanes ISD, don't worry!  We already have one for them in the office.  If you have looked everywhere and cannot find it, please complete THIS FORM.  We will work on a new one.
• In Person on Monday -  We will have 450 Wildcats here on Tuesday!  Everyone should have received an email last Friday (9/11) stating whether your child will be in person or remote on Monday.  I appreciate everyone's patience as we constantly work to adjust to an ever-changing world of demands.  To get more information about what things will look like, please CLICK HERE, and scroll down to videos.  You will see one from West Ridge!  This includes information about:  Self Screening, What to Bring, Masks, Arrival/Dismissal, Hallways/Passing Periods, Restrooms, Classrooms, Lunch Time, Health/Nurse Information, PE/Athletics, No New Instruction Days and Office Procedures 
• Early Release - 9/24/20!  Yes!  We will have our first Early Release on Thursday, 9/24/20.  So…  Your Wildcats will be finished with their day at 1:00pm whether in person or remote!
• No "Drop Offs" - Please remember that one of the unfortunate parts of this COVID way of existing is that we cannot allow parents to drop off items for their child.  This includes iPads, books, lunch, etc.  I know this presents a challenge if something is forgotten, but this is our current reality.  If you or your child are like me, sometimes I place things literally where I will trip over them when trying to leave in the morning if I'm afraid I'll forget them.  It's all about strategies…  :-)

As usual, I'm confident that I am forgetting something.  Thank you all for your patience and for your feedback along the way.  In case you don't already know this, I truly appreciate knowing about things we can make better!  It is time to sign off.  I hope you all have an amazing weekend.

Enjoy!

 

Dianne Carter

 

 

Feliz Viernes, familias de WRMS !!!

 

¡Ha sido una gran semana para ser un gato montés! Honestamente, he tenido una semana pesada y todavía ha sido una gran semana para ser un gato montés. Me he visto obligada a depender de otras personas para que se encarguen de las cosas para poder cumplir con mis responsabilidades, y la belleza es que una y otra vez la gente sigue dando un paso al frente cuando es necesario. Hemos tenido el apoyo administrativo de nuestro departamento de la CIA de distrito, lo cual ha sido muy apreciado. Nuestros niños me han dado energía con sus sonrisas y alegres, "¡Hola, Sra. Carter!" He visto a los profesores apoyarse unos en otros. Nuestro club de refuerzo ha intervenido como loco para ayudarnos a cuidar a nuestros maestros. He tenido la alegría de trabajar en colaboración con tantas personas diferentes. A veces es difícil ... ¡y me encanta! Me doy cuenta de que tengo suerte de ser el director de su escuela. Sé que hay división por ahí, y tal vez incluso un poco en nuestro mundo WRMS. Sin embargo, lo que he experimentado en general es una prueba de que todos estamos juntos en esto. Gracias.

 

• Etiquetas SMART: busque la etiqueta SMART de su Wildcat. ¡Será aún más importante este año que en el pasado tanto para el autobús como para el almuerzo! Si su Wildcat es nuevo en Eanes ISD, ¡no se preocupe! Ya tenemos uno para ellos en la oficina. Si ha buscado en todas partes y no puede encontrarlo, complete ESTE FORMULARIO. Trabajaremos en uno nuevo.
• En persona el lunes - ¡Tendremos 450 Wildcats aquí el martes! Todos deberían haber recibido un correo electrónico el viernes pasado (11 de septiembre) indicando si su hijo estará en persona o en forma remota el lunes. Agradezco la paciencia de todos mientras trabajamos constantemente para adaptarnos a un mundo de demandas en constante cambio. Para obtener más información sobre cómo se verán las cosas, HAGA CLIC AQUÍ y desplácese hacia abajo para ver los videos. ¡Verás uno de West Ridge! Esto incluye información sobre: autoevaluación, qué llevar, máscaras, llegada / salida, pasillos / períodos de paso, baños, aulas, hora del almuerzo, información de salud / enfermeras, educación física / atletismo, días sin nuevas instrucciones y procedimientos de oficina
• Salida anticipada - 24/9/20! ¡Si! Tendremos nuestra primera salida anticipada el jueves, 24/9/20. Entonces ... ¡Tus Wildcats terminarán con su día a la 1:00 pm ya sea en persona o en forma remota!
• No "Dejar" - Por favor recuerde que una de las partes desafortunadas de esta forma de vida de COVID es que no podemos permitir que los padres dejen artículos para sus hijos. Esto incluye iPads, libros, almuerzos, etc. Sé que esto presenta un desafío si se olvida algo, pero esta es nuestra realidad actual. Si usted o su hijo son como yo, a veces coloco las cosas literalmente donde tropezaré con ellas al intentar irme por la mañana si tengo miedo de olvidarlas. Se trata de estrategias ... :-)

Como de costumbre, estoy seguro de que me estoy olvidando de algo. Gracias a todos por su paciencia y por sus comentarios a lo largo del camino. En caso de que aún no lo sepas, ¡realmente agradezco conocer las cosas que podemos mejorar! Es hora de cerrar la sesión. Espero que tengan un fin de semana increíble.

¡Disfrutar!

Dianne Carter

WRMS SCHOOL STORE

CALLING ALL WILDCATS!

It's time to gear up at the School Store!

Check out our new merchandise! Quantities are limited so, hurry and get yours today! Click here to purchase hoodies, t-shirts, hats, ID holders, earbuds, and more! 

 

Sale ends Thursday, October 8.

 

Please email wrmsschoolstore@gmail.com with any questions.

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.

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http://wrms.eanesisd.net

 

 

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