September 9th Newsletter

Posted Date: 9/09/24 (5:55 PM)

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Newsletter | September 9th, 2024

Important Dates

September:

9/10 - Coffee with the Principal - 8:45 to 9:45 in the library

9/11- Booster Meeting 4 to 5 Library
9/17 - Progress Reports for first quarter grades posted

9/27 - Back to School Dance - 7pm to 9pm

9/28 - Windsor Day Parade

Principal's Message

Message from the Principal

Hello Jag Families

We are in full swing here at Windsor Middle School, and it has been fantastic to see all our Jags engaged and learning! We are looking forward to good times, cool conversations, and awesome treats at Coffee with the Principal from 8:45-9:45 on 9/10/2024 in the WMS library. Can’t wait to see you there! The first Windsor Middle School Booster's meeting for the 2024/2025 school year will be on 9/11/24 at 4:00pm in the WMS library! Please see the Booster's update message below. We are super excited for our first dance on 9/27/24 - make sure you get those permission slips signed!

Go Jags!

Mrs. West

WMS BOOSTERS UPDATE

WMS Boosters is back in its second year, and here to enrich our school. WMS Boosters supports academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities for students and teachers. You are encouraged to get involved by making an annual donation or coming to one of our meetings and volunteering your time. In our September meeting, we'll have sign-ups for many fun things this year; it's a great way to get involved in middle school and meet other families. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and stay tuned... more to come! Mark your calendar for these upcoming Boosters events:

September/October - annual donation drive (more to come!)
September 11 - Monthly Boosters Meeting, JOIN US! 4pm WMS Library
September 18 - Boosters Dine & Donate at KIN 11am-9PM

Yearbook Announcement!

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 Staff are so excited. Order your yearbooks now ($45) before they increase in price.

Order Here 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 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.

Thanks and have a great week!! WMS Yearbook & Ms. Hamilton

wmsjagsyearbook@gmail.com

Grades
Please check Aeries on a regular basis. Progress reports for Quarter 1 will be posted after 9/17/24. The end of the Quarter is 10/18/24. All report cards will be available on Aeries.

6th grade Science Camp

March 24th - 26th

Students will ride the bus to Marin and spend their days in small groups led by a nature educator engaging in collaborative, authentic and scientific learning experiences in a fun and safe environment. They will sleep in dorms and eat in a cafeteria. We will need approximately 20 chaperones. More camp information can be found at www.naturebridge.org

If you would like to have your student participate in this amazing adventure please visit our student store at https://wms-store.myschoolcentral.com.

In other news:

T-Mobile is offering free wifi hotspots to students who qualify for certain programs. These hotspots give a student 100 GB of data per year for five years.

To complete the application you will visit www.t-mobile.com/project10million. To qualify for the program and complete the application, you will need:

Proof of enrollment in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), OR verify your participation in an eligible assistance program, including:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT or P-EBT)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Medicaid
Head Start, along with foster youth, migrant, homeless, or runaway youth

You will also need:

Your student’s school, district, and student ID number.
Basic contact information (name, email, address, etc.)

Please see website for full details about eligibility and terms of use.

Athletics

Cross Country Schedule We are always looking for more students to join this team. It’s not too late to sign up!
7/8th Grade Girls Basketball Schedule

How to Sign Up for Athletics: WMS Athletics
- Students: Listen for announcements or team meetings at school. Some teams will hold meetings to inform students about start dates, tryouts, athletic clearance, etc. These meetings also help coaches gauge how many students plan to participate and determine if tryouts are necessary.
- Parents: Complete the online clearance process by visiting the school website, clicking on Athletics, then on Athletic Clearance. From there, click "Start Athletic Clearance," complete the forms, and upload the student's physical.

Donations:
We request a $100 donation from each student participating in sports. While this donation is not mandatory, it is crucial for sustaining our athletic programs. Families can donate smaller amounts if needed—every bit helps! These funds cover fees such as referees, league dues, and other expenses. Donations can be made through our school’s online student store.

Banner Sponsorship:
We’re excited to offer a banner sponsorship opportunity this year, also available in our student store. There are two options:
- Sport-Specific Banner Sponsorship: $500 (banner displayed during the sport’s season)
- All Sports Banner Sponsorship: $800 (banner displayed throughout the entire school year)

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.

Second Breakfast

All students are eligible for either a free breakfast or break snack and a lunch.

IF there is a student who received a breakfast before school and would like another during the 1st break, they may purchase one for $2.85 and if a student wants a 2nd lunch, they may purchase one for $3.75.

This will require the students to have cash or have money on their account which can be done through the WUSD website/I am a current family/Food services and meals. In the top right hand corner click on the TITAN link for online meal payments.

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