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February Newsletter

Posted Date: 2/04/25 (11:55 PM)


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Newsletter | February 2025  

Important Dates

February: 

  • 2/4 - Dine & Donate @ Paradise Burger

  • 2/6 - 8th grade Field Trip to WHS

  • 2/7 - Quarter 3 Grades Progress Report 

  • 2/10 - NO School

  • 2/11 - Spirit Week

    • Tuesday: Sports Jersey

    • Wednesday: Grow Up & Glow Up - College or Career

    • Thursday:  Self Love - Wear your favorite outfit

    • Friday: Pink Out

  • 2/12 - Boosters Meeting 4pm in the library

  • 2/14 - Valentines Dance

  • 2/17 - NO School

March

  • 3/4 - Coffee with the Principal - 8:45 in the library

  • 3/14 - End of Quarter 3

  • 3/14 - Color Run

  • 3/17 - 3/21: SPRING BREAK

  • 3/24 - 3/26: 6th grade Science Camp




 

Message from the Principal

Hello Jag Families!


  • Time to brag!  We recently had three students from WMS join the Sonoma County Honor Band Festival at Sonoma State University.  Our kids joined 80 other excellent musicians from middle schools throughout the county.  They rehearsed from 4-9 on Friday night, and 8:30 - 3:30 on Saturday to prepare for the performance on Saturday night.  One of our students really impressed guest conductor, Dr. Kaitlyn Bove from Diablo Valley College, and was given a scholarship to the Cazadero Performing Arts Camp for a session this summer!  Great job guys! 


  • Thank you for taking the time to take the Youth Truth Survey.  We are eagerly awaiting our school data to be released on 2/20!!


Next Booster Meeting 2/12/25 in the WMS library at 4:00pm


  • Thank you to all of you who attended Coffee with the Principal - your feedback, suggestions, and participation help shape WMS! Look out for information on the next one. 


  • As we head into February, we want to take a moment to thank you for your partnership in supporting your child’s education. Regular and on-time attendance plays a key role in student success, and we appreciate your efforts in making school a priority.  If your child has had a high number of absences or tardies, we encourage you to help them establish strong attendance habits for the rest of the year. Remember, absences are only excused for illness or a death in the immediate family (1-3 days), and frequent absences may require a doctor’s note. If your family must be away, short-term independent study is a great way to help your child stay caught up with their learning. If you are interested in helping your student get caught up on their attendance, please complete the attached short-term independent study contract.  Once your student returns they will get credit for completing any assignments issued during the duration of the contract. Our goal is to provide every student with the best possible education, and being in school every day makes a big difference. Thank you for your continued support, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.


Have a great week!

Mrs. West



Counseling Corner

It’s time to select electives for the 2025-2026 school year! The elective selection window is open until February 11th. If you have any questions or need guidance, don't hesitate to reach out.  Lgoff@wusd.org

I’ll be available during lunch this week to help students with their selection in Aeries. Don't miss the chance to choose classes that spark your interest! 


Aeries Portal Login  

Aeries Portal Directions


Inicio de sesión en el portal Aeries

Instrucciones del portal Aeries


"I choose WMS beacause..."

Windsor Middle Open House Showcase Video.

Open House Showcase


Student Absences

Call/leave a message with our attendance clerk Maria Schuster at  (707) 837-7737 ex 40003. Please include your student's first & last name as well as the reason for the absence. Messages are checked during school hours. 

See HERE for policies on absence.

Short Term Independant Study

We would like to remind you that if you need to put your child on short term independent study(3 to 15 days), please allow two weeks' notice for us to get the students to work together. Teachers need time to plan. Please reach out to Lorena Nuno at lnuno@wusd.org to get the process started.

Door Dash or other food deliveries

Just a friendly reminder that we can’t accept DoorDash or any other food delivery services.  If your student forgot their lunch we offer free food in the cafeteria or you are more than welcome to drop off food for your student.

Yearbook

Don't forget to order your copy of the 2024-2025 WMS yearbook. This year's theme is "Snapshots in Time" and we as a Yearbook Class & Staff are so excited. Order your yearbooks now ($50) before they increase in price in the Spring. 

Order Here or at Walsworthyearbooks.com 

Customize your yearbook cover with a name stamp and an icon by 1/25/25!

Have photos of your kids in action at Sports or clubs or school fun in general? Submit them here! Use the code: WindsorMiddle

Call for Baby Picture Submissions: 

Parents of 8th grade students our yearbook staff is busy plugging away at our 2024-2025 WMS Yearbook and we need your help! We are looking for baby pictures to feature in our time honored tradition of the 8th grade baby picture spread. 

Please upload theme here to YearbookSnap OR email the yearbook staff at wmsjagsyearbook@gmail.com  and include: 

- Your student's first and last name


8th Grade Recognition Ads

This year we are also continuing the tradition of honoring our 8th graders with recognition ads. Create an ad for your child or their group of friends and include full color pictures and a sweet (or salty) note. Pricing varies and will go up in October. 

Order your Yearbook Ad here and don't forget to order your book as well. 


Have a business you’d like to highlight? We are also selling business ads and you can do this here. Choose anywhere from a business card size to whole page to highlight your business and all the incredible things you do in our community.


WMS Yearbook & Ms. Hamilton 

wmsjagsyearbook@gmail.com


Athletics Update

Wrestling season is in full swing, Come out and support our wrestling team! See the schedule HERE.


Track & Field- Attention all student/athletes interested in joining the track and field team! The season will begin on February 24th. Make sure to complete the athletic clearance online, link below.


Boys & Girls 6th Grade Basketball Tryouts- Tryouts for the 6th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball teams will begin on March 4th!

  • Girls' Tryouts: March 4th-6th, from 4:30-6:00 PM

  • Boys' Tryouts: March 4th-5th, from 6:00-7:30 PM

Be sure to complete your athletic clearance so you don’t miss out on the chance to participate. We look forward to seeing you on the court!

All Athletes must be cleared before attending any sport practices/games of their season of sport. The athletic director will begin clearing student/athletes one week prior to the start of the season. Get all your forms completed online! 

Click here to get started!


Support WMS Athletics – Banner Sponsorships Needed!

Banner sponsorships are a fantastic way to show your support for WMS Athletics while promoting your business to the entire school community. 

HERE is more information about sponsorship opportunities or you can contact our Athletic Director, Melissa Shaw.


District High School Presentation 








Boosters: 

💕 7th and 8th Grade Valentines Dance: EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Purchase at the  Student Store! Friday, Feb 14, 2025, 7pm-9pm at WMS —Boosters will be hosting the 7th/8th Grade  Dance this year. Tickets will include entry, a DJ, dancing, pizza, a dessert bar, a hoodie raffle, games, and photo booths. Plus, 7th and 8th Grade Kindness Courts will be announced during the dance. This is THE dance you don’t want to miss. We are looking for parents to help with set up and clean up. If  interested, please sign up here:  

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/409084AABA62AA1F85-54750113-valentines 


🏃WMS 2025 Color Run: Friends and Family, help us raise the most money ever at this year's

WMS Color Run on Friday, March 14th! Parents check your email for your child's personal

fundraising page. https://app.99pledges.com/fund/windsormid


📅 Next Boosters Meeting: Wednesday, February 12, WMS Library. 4pm. See you there!  


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