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Friday, June 13 was the last day of the 2024-25 school year!  It’s been a great year and I wish our students and their families a happy summer! 

Huge thanks to the Wildcat PTA for your outstanding support of our end of year student activities at all grade levels!  In addition to hosting the Year 3 Dance and picnic, our PTA supported the Year 1 field trip, pizza party and Olympics and the Year 2 field trip and pizza party!  I want to specifically thank the many parents who decorated for the dance, manned the refreshments during the dance, cleaned up after the dance, met the vendors the following week to return items used at the dance, handed out hotdogs/chips/drinks at the picnic, supervised activities at the picnic, chaperoned field trips and did all the many things that nobody saw that made things run smoothly for our students as they concluded another year!  THANK YOU!!!!  

Report cards were sent home with students last week. 

WCPSS sent a message to all families with instructions for accessing your student’s Individual Score Report (ISR) for EOG/EOCs.      

Volunteer renewal process opens July 1 Families who were approved to volunteer in the 2024-25 school year will receive an email soon outlining the simple volunteer renewal process for the 2025-26 school year. 

Athletic Registration for the 25-26 School Year!  Register for fall sports ASAP! The earlier you sign-up, the earlier you may be "approved to play" https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/west-millbrook/tryouts-information/

Summer Sun Bucks Food Program! Free summer meals for students 18 and younger via the NC SUN meal program When school is out, North Carolina Summer Nutrition Programs provide nutritious meals at no cost for youth ages 18 and under. Meal sites may be located at schools, public housing centers, playgrounds, camps, parks, medical centers, faith-based facilities, libraries and other locations. Use the NC Site Finder Map or call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

From the PTA:

Kids Bowl Free Summer Program Information

• Buffaloe Lanes North
• Kings-North Hills
• Stars and Strikes 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Summer Sports Camp Registration closes July 1!

July 28 - August 1 - Volleyball (8-11am)

July 28 - August 1 - Cheerleading (Noon-3pm)

August 4 - August 8 - Softball (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Football (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Soccer (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Basketball (Noon-3pm)

​You may register for one or multiple camps. All camps are $160 per athlete, per sport, per week. You can register your child for two camps a day on the weeks where they are available ($160 each) along with “Cat Care” - supervision between am and pm camps ($15) for a total of $335.

Go to Store and select "Summer Camp Sports Registration" which will be on the left menu.

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

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Friday, June 13 is the last day of the 2024-25 school year!  It’s been a great year and I wish our students and their families a happy summer! 

EOG/EOCs continue on Monday, June 9.   

• Students are expected to bring their charged Wake County Chromebooks and their charger on testing days. All testing will be online and personal computers are not permitted.

• We are not permitted to interrupt the testing setting and are not able to check students out until school-wide testing ends at approximately 12:30 each day. This includes all students on campus, even if they are not testing that day.   
• As you are planning appointments for your child, you will want to consult the testing schedule. 
• Fitbits, Apple Watches, airpods and smart devices and watches are not permitted in the testing room.  Have students keep these items at home during testing.
• Cell phones must be turned off and put away for the entirety of the testing session.

*may revert to on team if necessary to complete make up testing

EOG/EOC Retests:  Students who did not earn a proficient score on the EOG/EOC and meet the criteria for our EOG/ EOC Remediation and Readministration program will receive an invitation to participate in Remediation and Readministration on June 16 and June 17.  Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. 

Thanks to our PTA for wishing Bon Voyage to our Year 3 students at Friday’s Year 3 Dance as they set sail for high school!  This year’s Year 3 Dance was a wonderful event, enjoyed by all.  Our PTA funds this dance entirely, and it marks the first of many end of year celebrations for our 8^th graders as they conclude their middle school years!  Special thanks to the moms and dads who showed up Friday afternoon to transform our cafeteria into an event venue and to those that came afterwards to clean up!  I am especially blessed by our parents and PTA. 

Year 3 Chromebook return:  All Year 3 students must return their Chromebooks on Wednesday, June 11. This is necessary for them to receive a new Chromebook in high school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. McCoin (jmccoin@wcpss.net) or Ms. Counts (scounts@wcpss.net) 

Report cards will be sent home with students on the last day of school. 

EL Novels (fees and fines)  Language and Literature novels are now PAST DUE.   

EL Text Titles and Cost 

A fine will be added to your student's account for any novel that is not returned or returned in poor condition. Please contact your child’s Language and Literature teacher if you have any questions.

Yearbook Distribution will take place June 10! Please remind your students to put his/her name on the inside cover with a Sharpie marker and to keep the yearbook with him/her at school.  Contact Mrs. Youth (cyouth@wcpss.net) if you have any questions.

Year 3 End of Year Activities:  (Contact Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or 919 870-4050 x 24296 with questions) 

Year 3 Picnic and Ceremony Rehearsal: 6/12

Year 3 Awards Assembly and Promotion Ceremony: 6/13 at 8:30am.  Students will receive three tickets. We do not have additional tickets.

Volunteer renewal process opens July 1 Families who were approved to volunteer in the 2024-25 school year will receive an email soon outlining the simple volunteer renewal process for the 2025-26 school year

Athletic Registration for the 25-26 School Year!  Register for fall sports ASAP! The earlier you sign-up, the earlier you may be "approved to play" https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/west-millbrook/tryouts-information/

Congratulations to our student-athletes who are recognized as 3 Sport Athletes!  These student-athletes have contributed to the success of our athletic programs: 

Jordan Dillard - Football, Basketball, Track

Jacob Wilson - Football, Basketball, Track

Jainaba Cham - Volleyball, Basketball, Track

Audrey Harbertson - Volleyball, Basketball, Softball

Ava Taylor - Fall Cheer, Winter Cheer, Track

Colette Mobley-Gilson - Fall Cheer, Winter Cheer, Track

Isabella Kikaya - Fall Cheer, Winter Cheer, Track

Kinley Hague - Soccer, Cheer, Track

Natalina Bridger - Fall Cheer, Winter Cheer, Track

Queen Emebo - Fall Cheer, Winter Cheer, Track

Summer Sun Bucks Food Program! SUN Bucks will provide grocery-buying benefits to qualifying families with school-aged children during the summer months. Benefits can be used to buy healthy food at places like grocery stores, farmers markets, and some online retailers.  Some families will have to apply for the SUN Bucks program, but many students will automatically qualify for the program. Children will automatically qualify if they already participate in any of the following programs:

• Free or Reduced-Price (FRP) meals at school because they have an approved FRP application at school, or
• Food and Nutrition Services (FNS, food stamps), or
• Work First (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), cash assistance), or
• Medicaid with household income below 185% of the federal poverty level, or
• Foster care.

  More information is available HERE. 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

Around the ‘brook this week!    

Monday, June 9                                                                               

Tuesday, June 10               

Wednesday, June 11

Thursday, June 12              Year 3 Picnic

                                         Year 1 and Year 2 Field Trip                               

Friday, June 13                   Year 3 Awards Assembly                                                        

From the PTA:

Kids Bowl Free Summer Program Information

• Buffaloe Lanes North
• Kings-North Hills
• Stars and Strikes 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Join us at Goodberry’s on Monday, June 9 6pm – 8pm.  Coaches and athletic director will there.  Come hang out with us and enjoy some Goodberry’s as we end the school year! 

Summer Sports Camp Registration is OPEN!  Registration closes July 1!

July 28 - August 1 - Volleyball (8-11am)

July 28 - August 1 - Cheerleading (Noon-3pm)

August 4 - August 8 - Softball (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Football (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Soccer (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Basketball (Noon-3pm)

​You may register for one or multiple camps. All camps are $160 per athlete, per sport, per week. You can register your child for two camps a day on the weeks where they are available ($160 each) along with “Cat Care” - supervision between am and pm camps ($15) for a total of $335.

Go to Store and select "Summer Camp Sports Registration" which will be on the left menu.

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

We are excited to wish our Year 3 students Bon Voyage at the Year 3 Dance!

• Friday, June 6

• 7pm - 9pm (Doors open at 6:45pm)

• Students should plan to stay at the dance for the entire 2 hours.  No early release/pick up.  

• Drop off is in the carpool loop in front of the media center.  Pull all the way through the carpool loop and to the media center ramp.  Staff will be there to greet students.

• Pick up is carpool loop at the gym entrance.  Families should be IN LINE no later than 9pm to pick up students.

• Students may not walk home from the dance.

• The athletic field entrance/staff lot is off limits.   All families must use the main carpool line for drop off and pick up.  

• There is no cost to students for the dance.  The Wildcat PTA pays for this event and we appreciate their generosity.

• Students do NOT need their invitation for admission.  We encourage students to save their invitation as a memento from this event.

• This event is for Year 3 West Millbrook students only.  

• WCPSS and West Millbrook dress code policies apply.  

We are excited to celebrate our Year 3 students on Friday night!!  And we look forward to continued celebrations next week!

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2025 EOG/EOC Testing Information

EOG/EOCs begin TOMORROW, June 2.  Please ensure your student arrives at school on time. 

Important Information about EOG/EOC Testing:

• Students are expected to bring their charged Wake County Chromebooks and their charger on testing days. All testing will be online and personal computers are not permitted.
• We are not permitted to interrupt the testing setting and are not able to check students out until school-wide testing ends at approximately 12:30 each day. This includes all students on campus, even if they are not testing that day.   
• Fitbits, Apple Watches, airpods and smart devices and watches are not permitted in the testing room.  Have students keep these items at home during testing.
• Cell phones must be turned off and put away for the entirety of the testing session.

*may revert to on team if necessary to complete make up testing

Students who do not earn a proficient score on the EOG/EOC and meet the criteria for our EOG/ EOC Remediation and Readministration program will receive an invitation to participate in Remediation and Readministration on June 16 and June 17.  Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. 

Thank you to the Wildcat PTA for supporting the Year 3 Picnic and Year 3 Dance!  Both events are provided to students at no cost due to the generosity of the West Millbrook Magnet Middle School PTA! The PTA also provides financial support for Year 1 and Year 2 end of year activities so those teachers and students can celebrate the completion of the school year! 

EL Novels (fees and fines)  We are getting close to the end of the school year.  It is time to return Language and Literature novels that have not been returned.  All students should make sure they bring the outstanding book(s) to school and give it to their Language and Literature teacher by May 29th. 

EL Text Titles and Cost 

A fine will be added to your student's account for any novel that is not returned or returned in poor condition. Please contact your child’s Language and Literature teacher if you have any questions.

Yearbook Distribution will take place June 10! Only📓19 copies of the 2024-2025 yearbook remain… Order yours at www.jostens.com/yearbooks  Contact Mrs. Youth if you have any questions.

Library Books are now overdue!  If your child still has library books, please ensure he/she brings them to school Monday to turn in! 

Athletic Registration for the 25-26 School Year!  Register for fall sports ASAP! The earlier you sign-up, the earlier you may be "approved to play" https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/west-millbrook/tryouts-information/

Summer Sun Bucks Food Program! SUN Bucks will provide grocery-buying benefits to qualifying families with school-aged children during the summer months. Benefits can be used to buy healthy food at places like grocery stores, farmers markets, and some online retailers.  Some families will have to apply for the SUN Bucks program, but many students will automatically qualify for the program. Children will automatically qualify if they already participate in any of the following programs:

• Free or Reduced-Price (FRP) meals at school because they have an approved FRP application at school, or
• Food and Nutrition Services (FNS, food stamps), or
• Work First (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), cash assistance), or
• Medicaid with household income below 185% of the federal poverty level, or
• Foster care.

  More information is available HERE. 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

Around the ‘brook this week! 

Monday, June 2                                                                                            

Tuesday, June 3                    

Wednesday, June 4  

Thursday, June 5                                                      

Friday, June 6            Year 3 Dance                                                                        

From the PTA:

We still need volunteers to help with Year 3 end of the year festivities! We love to have Year 1 and Year 2 parents help out so that our Year 3 parents can simply enjoy the festivities with their children. Please sign up below! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AFAC29A1F85-wmmms1

Kids Bowl Free Summer Program Information

• Buffaloe Lanes North
• Kings-North Hills
• Stars and Strikes 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Join us at Goodberry’s on Monday, June 9 6pm – 8pm.  Coaches and athletic director will there.  Come hang out with us and enjoy some Goodberry’s as we end the school year! 

Summer Sports Camp Registration is OPEN!  Registration closes July 1!

July 28 - August 1 - Volleyball (8-11am)

July 28 - August 1 - Cheerleading (Noon-3pm)

August 4 - August 8 - Softball (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Football (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Soccer (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Basketball (Noon-3pm)

​You may register for one or multiple camps. All camps are $160 per athlete, per sport, per week. You can register your child for two camps a day on the weeks where they are available ($160 each) along with “Cat Care” - supervision between am and pm camps ($15) for a total of $335.

Go to Store and select "Summer Camp Sports Registration" which will be on the left menu.

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

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School is closed on Monday, May 26  for the Memorial Day holiday. School resumes on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:15am. 

Thank you to the Wildcat PTA for supporting the Year 3 Picnic and Year 3 Dance!  Both events are provided to students at no cost due to the generosity of the West Millbrook Magnet Middle School PTA! The PTA also provides financial support for Year 1 and Year 2 end of year activities so those teachers and students can celebrate the completion of the school year! 

EL Novels (fees and fines)  We are getting close to the end of the school year.  It is time to return Language and Literature novels that have not been returned.  All students should make sure they bring the outstanding book(s) to school and give it to their Language and Literature teacher by May 29th. 

EL Text Titles and Cost 

A fine will be added to your student's account for any novel that is not returned or returned in poor condition. Please contact your child’s Language and Literature teacher if you have any questions.

Yearbook Distribution will take place June 10! Only📓19 copies of the 2024-2025 yearbook remain… Order yours at www.jostens.com/yearbooks  Contact Mrs. Youth if you have any questions.

Library Books are due on May 30!  Please help your student remember to turn those in by Friday!

Athletic Registration for the 25-26 School Year!  Register for fall sports ASAP! The earlier you sign-up, the earlier you may be "approved to play" https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/west-millbrook/tryouts-information/

$10 ORTHONC SPORTS PHYSICAL Sports physicals on Dragonfly are valid for 395 days- login and see when you athlete's is expiring. OrthoNC is offering sports physicals for $10 (exact cash, or check - no credit cards will be accepted)  See the digital flyer here (click) with a QR code to sign-up or you can also sign-up on OrthoNC website HERE (click). 

Congratulations to the newly elected West Millbrook Magnet Middle School 2025-26 PTA Executive Board.   

President – Libby Taylor

Treasurer -  Emily Chen
Secretary -  Shara Ellenbogen

VP Fundraising – Kellie Boggs
VP Hospitality – Ghenet Mogos 

VP Outreach & Community Events – Sarah Copley

VP Programs – Kelly Keane

Special thanks to Mila Peters for serving as our VP Hospitality this year!  Mila’s son Owen is headed to high school next year!  And, thanks to our outgoing officers President Emily Stagg, VPs Jessica Jones, Jaclyn Wittenburg, Secretary Jennifer Oldson, Treasurer Suzanne Ladd, Advocacy Chair Blair Cuneo. 

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Athletic Boosters Board:

President:  Kim Earnhardt

Vice-president: Brooks Andrews

Secretary:  Lauren Hardwick

Treasurer: Katie Clark

Chair of concessions: please consider volunteering for this role

Co-chairs of summer camps: Dawn Goodwin and Jackie Sebastian

Special thanks to Greg Bonner and Lindsay Riddle who are leaving West Millbrook as their children head off to high school.  Thank you for your leadership and service on the Athletic Boosters! 

Congratulations to our newly elected FFA Officers! 

Presidents - Haley Cox and Daniela De La Vega

Student advisor - Kinley Starr

Student representative - Charlotte Goblet

Treasurers - Jacob Bridgeman and Evan Rodriguez 

Historians - Natalie Jones and Rebecca Hung 

Secretaries - Katie Tucker and Charley Jennings

Chaplains - Lucy McAlpin and Annabelle Palazzo 

Sentinels -  Lara Celik and Leila Witankenge

Parliamentarians - Kiylee Galloway and Haley Nogard

And, best wishes and a huge thank you to our Year 3 officers as they matriculate to high school!!!

Summer Sun Bucks Food Program! SUN Bucks will provide grocery-buying benefits to qualifying families with school-aged children during the summer months. Benefits can be used to buy healthy food at places like grocery stores, farmers markets, and some online retailers.  Some families will have to apply for the SUN Bucks program, but many students will automatically qualify for the program. Children will automatically qualify if they already participate in any of the following programs:

• Free or Reduced-Price (FRP) meals at school because they have an approved FRP application at school, or
• Food and Nutrition Services (FNS, food stamps), or
• Work First (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), cash assistance), or
• Medicaid with household income below 185% of the federal poverty level, or
• Foster care.

  More information is available HERE. 

2025 EOG/EOC Testing Information

Important Information about EOG/EOC Testing:

• Students are expected to bring their charged Wake County Chromebooks and their charger on testing days. All testing will be online and personal computers are not permitted.
• We are not permitted to interrupt the testing setting and are not able to check students out until school-wide testing ends at approximately 12:30 each day. This includes all students on campus, even if they are not testing that day.   
• As you are planning appointments for your child, you will want to consult the testing schedule. 
• Fitbits, Apple Watches, airpods and smart devices and watches are not permitted in the testing room.  Have students keep these items at home during testing.
• Cell phones must be turned off and put away for the entirety of the testing session.

EOG/EOC testing begins on Monday, June 2 and continues through June 9.  Make ups may continue past June 9 if students are absent. 

*may revert to on team if necessary to complete make up testing

Students who do not earn a proficient score on the EOG/EOC and meet the criteria for our EOG/ EOC Remediation and Readministration program will receive an invitation to participate in Remediation and Readministration on June 16 and June 17.  Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. 

Information for Families pertaining to the tests:

• General State Test information
• Family Guide to Assessment (en Espanol)- This guide discusses why assessments are important, provides an overview of the different assessments that students take, and reviews questions families can ask teachers about assessments. Finally, the guide looks at how North Carolina ensures assessments are fair and accessible for all students.  

Parent and Family Content Support Guides

These parent guides explain the content in straightforward terms so they can support their children’s learning at home and will encourage caretaker engagement with lessons.

• Math Parent Guide
• ELA Parent Guide
• Science Parent Guide

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

Around the ‘brook this week! 

Monday, May 26                                                                                          

Tuesday, May 27                  

Wednesday, May 28            

Thursday, May 29                                                                

Friday, May 30                                                                                 

From the PTA:

The PTA is looking for volunteers to help with Year 3 end of the year festivities! We love to have Year 1 and Year 2 parents help out so that our Year 3 parents can simply enjoy the festivities with their children. If you are willing to help us with dance set up, or picnic set up please sign up at the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AFAC29A1F85-wmmms1

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Summer Sports Camp Registration is OPEN!  Registration closes July 1!

July 28 - August 1 - Volleyball (8-11am)

July 28 - August 1 - Cheerleading (Noon-3pm)

August 4 - August 8 - Softball (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Football (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Soccer (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Basketball (Noon-3pm)

​You may register for one or multiple camps. All camps are $160 per athlete, per sport, per week. You can register your child for two camps a day on the weeks where they are available ($160 each) along with “Cat Care” - supervision between am and pm camps ($15) for a total of $335.

Go to Store and select "Summer Camp Sports Registration" which will be on the left menu.

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí.

StarReading will be given at all grade levels this week.  

Friday is the final day to submit late or missing work for Q4. 

Thank you to the Wildcat PTA for supporting the Year 3 Picnic and Year 3 Dance!  Both events are provided to students at no cost due to the generosity of the West Millbrook Magnet Middle School PTA! The PTA also provides financial support for Year 1 and Year 2 end of year activities so those teachers and students can celebrate the completion of the school year! 

Summerfield North has requested that we remind families that the neighborhood pool and tennis courts are private property and may not be used by West Millbrook families.  

The final Interim Grades of the 25-26 school year were posted last Friday. Please log in to PowerSchool  to ensure your student is meeting your expectations. Please encourage them to finish this school year well.  We have 2 weeks until end of year of testing begins! 

Yearbook Distribution will take place June 10! Only📓19 copies of the 2024-2025 yearbook remain… Order yours at www.jostens.com/yearbooks  Contact Mrs. Youth if you have any questions.

$10 ORTHONC SPORTS PHYSICAL Sports physicals on Dragonfly are valid for 395 days- login and see when you athlete's is expiring. OrthoNC is offering sports physicals for $10 (exact cash, or check - no credit cards will be accepted)  See the digital flyer here (click) with a QR code to sign-up or you can also sign-up on OrthoNC website HERE (click). 

Register for fall sports ASAP! The earlier you sign-up, the earlier you may be "approved to play" https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/west-millbrook/tryouts-information/

Congratulations to the newly elected West Millbrook Magnet Middle School 2025-26 PTA Executive Board.   

President – Libby Taylor

Treasurer -  Emily Chen
Secretary -  Shara Ellenbogen

VP Fundraising – Kellie Boggs
VP Hospitality – Ghenet Mogos 

VP Outreach & Community Events – Sarah Copley

VP Programs – Kelly Keane

Special thanks to Mila Peters for serving as our VP Hospitality this year!  Mila’s son Owen is headed to high school next year!  And, thanks to our outgoing officers President Emily Stagg, VPs Jessica Jones, Jaclyn Wittenburg, Secretary Jennifer Oldson, Treasurer Suzanne Ladd, Advocacy Chair Blair Cuneo. 

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Athletic Boosters Board:

President:  Kim Earnhardt

Vice-president: Brooks Andrews

Secretary:  Lauren Hardwick

Treasurer: Katie Clark

Chair of concessions: please consider volunteering for this role

Co-chairs of summer camps: Dawn Goodwin and Jackie Sebastian

Special thanks to Greg Bonner and Lindsay Riddle who are leaving West Millbrook as their children head off to high school.  Thank you for your leadership and service on the Athletic Boosters! 

Congratulations to our newly elected FFA Officers! 

Presidents - Haley Cox and Daniela De La Vega

Student advisor - Kinley Starr

Student representative - Charlotte Goblet

Treasurers - Jacob Bridgeman and Evan Rodriguez 

Historians - Natalie Jones and Rebecca Hung 

Secretaries - Katie Tucker and Charley Jennings

Chaplains - Lucy McAlpin and Annabelle Palazzo 

Sentinels -  Lara Celik and Leila Witankenge

Parliamentarians - Kiylee Galloway and Haley Nogard

And, best wishes and a huge thank you to our Year 3 officers as they matriculate to high school!!!

Summer Sun Bucks Food Program! SUN Bucks will provide grocery-buying benefits to qualifying families with school-aged children during the summer months. Benefits can be used to buy healthy food at places like grocery stores, farmers markets, and some online retailers.  Some families will have to apply for the SUN Bucks program, but many students will automatically qualify for the program. Children will automatically qualify if they already participate in any of the following programs:

• Free or Reduced-Price (FRP) meals at school because they have an approved FRP application at school, or
• Food and Nutrition Services (FNS, food stamps), or
• Work First (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), cash assistance), or
• Medicaid with household income below 185% of the federal poverty level, or
• Foster care.

  More information is available HERE. 

2025 EOG/EOC Testing Information

Important Information about EOG/EOC Testing:

• Students are expected to bring their charged Wake County Chromebooks and their charger on testing days. All testing will be online and personal computers are not permitted.
• We are not permitted to interrupt the testing setting and are not able to check students out until school-wide testing ends at approximately 12:30 each day. This includes all students on campus, even if they are not testing that day.   
• As you are planning appointments for your child, you will want to consult the testing schedule. 
• Fitbits, Apple Watches, airpods and smart devices and watches are not permitted in the testing room.  Have students keep these items at home during testing.
• Cell phones must be turned off and put away for the entirety of the testing session.

EOG/EOC testing begins on Monday, June 2 and continues through June 9.  Make ups may continue past June 9 if students are absent. 

*may revert to on team if necessary to complete make up testing

Students who do not earn a proficient score on the EOG/EOC and meet the criteria for our EOG/ EOC Remediation and Readministration program will receive an invitation to participate in Remediation and Readministration on June 16 and June 17.  Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. 

Information for Families pertaining to the tests:

• General State Test information
• Family Guide to Assessment (en Espanol)- This guide discusses why assessments are important, provides an overview of the different assessments that students take, and reviews questions families can ask teachers about assessments. Finally, the guide looks at how North Carolina ensures assessments are fair and accessible for all students.  

Parent and Family Content Support Guides

These parent guides explain the content in straightforward terms so they can support their children’s learning at home and will encourage caretaker engagement with lessons.

• Math Parent Guide
• ELA Parent Guide
• Science Parent Guide

Student Council Updates - Our final meeting of this school year will be held this Wednesday May 21st in Ms. Williams' classroom from 3.30-4.30pm

Elections for Student Council positions for the 2025-26 school year will be held in early September for all grade levels. 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

Around the ‘brook this week! 

Monday, May 19                                                                                          

Tuesday, May 20                   Band Concert

Wednesday, May 21             Student Council Meeting

Thursday, May 22                 FBLA                                       

Friday, May 23                      Last Day to submit Late/Missing Work                                                  

From the PTA:

The PTA is looking for volunteers to help with Year 3  end of the year festivities! We love to have Year 1 and Year 2 parents help out so that our Year 3 parents can simply enjoy being the parent of a Year 3 student. If you are willing to help us with dance set up, or picnic set up please sign up at the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AFAC29A1F85-wmmms1

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Summer Sports Camp Registration is OPEN!  Registration closes July 1!

July 28 - August 1 - Volleyball (8-11am)

July 28 - August 1 - Cheerleading (Noon-3pm)

August 4 - August 8 - Softball (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Football (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Soccer (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Basketball (Noon-3pm)

​You may register for one or multiple camps. All camps are $160 per athlete, per sport, per week. You can register your child for two camps a day on the weeks where they are available ($160 each) along with “Cat Care” - supervision between am and pm camps ($15) for a total of $335.

Go to Store and select "Summer Camp Sports Registration" which will be on the left menu.

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí.

Happy Mother’s Day to our Wildcat mothers and to those that are like a mother to so many.  We hope today is as special as you are! 

Thank you to the PTA for celebrating our teachers so well during Teacher Appreciation Week!

The final Interim Grades of the 25-26 school year will be posted for Q4 on Friday by 5pm.  Please log in to PowerSchool  to ensure your student is meeting your expectations.  Please encourage them to finish this school year well.  We have 3 weeks until end of year testing begins! 

Panorama Survey for Families closes THIS FRIDAY!  Please take a moment to provide WCPSS feedback.    Click HERE!

NC Check-Ins for Math 1 will be administered this week. 

National Speech Pathologist Day is May 16.  Ms. Spry is West Millbrook’s SLP and we truly appreciate all she does to support our students! 

Testing Coordinator Appreciation Day is celebrated on Wednesday, May 14, as we head into End Of Year testing.  Ms. Rifkin is West Millbrook’s testing coordinator and does an outstanding job of facilitating our EOY testing! 

West Millbrook’s performance of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” was simply outstanding!  This is the first ever musical performed at West Millbrook Magnet Middle School in its 50 year history!  A special shout out to theatre director Ms. Brady who has transformed our theatre program, assistant director Mr. Thomas, choreographer Ms. Nay, musical director Ms. Martel, videographer and sound/lights Ms. Maxwell!  And huge thanks to Mr. Lowell for the outstanding photography! 

EOG/EOC testing begins on Monday, June 2.  A schedule of which tests will be administered on which day will be shared week of May 12.  Students who do not earn a proficient score on the EOG/EOC and meet the criteria for our EOG/ EOC Remediation and Readministration program will receive an invitation to participate in Remediation and Readministration on June 16 and June 17.  Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. 

Information for Families pertaining to the tests:

• General State Test information
• Family Guide to Assessment (en Espanol)- This guide discusses why assessments are important, provides an overview of the different assessments that students take, and reviews questions families can ask teachers about assessments. Finally, the guide looks at how North Carolina ensures assessments are fair and accessible for all students.  

Parent and Family Content Support Guides

These parent guides explain the content in straightforward terms so they can support their children’s learning at home and will encourage caretaker engagement with lessons.

• Math Parent Guide
• ELA Parent Guide
• Science Parent Guide 

Only📓26 copies of the 2024-2025 yearbook remain… Order yours at www.jostens.com/yearbooks Contact Mrs. Youth if you have any questions!

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month are celebrated in May as we recognize the significant contributions they have made to society, culture and history in our country!

YMCA After School Program for 2025-26!  Registration is now open!  Click YMCA for more information! 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

Around the ‘brook this week! 

Monday, May 12                   Softball @ Wakefield                                                                       

Tuesday, May 13                   Rising Year 1 Open House

                                                Athletic Boosters

Wednesday, May 14             Beta Club meeting

Thursday, May 15                 FFA meeting

                                                Spring Dance Performance

Friday, May 16                                                         

From the PTA:

Spirit Night at Two Roosters:  Wednesday, May 14th. 2pm - 9pm

     ~ Ice Cream with Ms. Aman at 6pm

Make plans to grab a scoop (or two) of your favorite flavor at Two Roosters located at 7713 Lead Mine Rd.  Please mention West Millbrook when ordering and a portion of the proceeds of all orders are donated back to our school! When placing an online order please put WEST Millbrook in the notes section. 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Summer Sports Camp Registration is OPEN!  Registration closes July 1!

July 28 - August 1 - Volleyball (8-11am)

July 28 - August 1 - Cheerleading (Noon-3pm)

August 4 - August 8 - Softball (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Football (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Soccer (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Basketball (Noon-3pm)

​You may register for one or multiple camps. All camps are $160 per athlete, per sport, per week. You can register your child for two camps a day on the weeks where they are available ($160 each) along with “Cat Care” - supervision between am and pm camps ($15) for a total of $335.

Go to Store and select "Summer Camp Sports Registration" which will be on the left menu.

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí.

National Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated May 5 – May 9.  West Millbrook has outstanding teachers, and we appreciate the many ways the Wildcat PTA supports our faculty! 

Panorama Survey for Families closes May 16!  Please take a moment to provide WCPSS feedback.    Click HERE!

West Millbrook’s first musical opens THIS week! Performances of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” are Thursday, May 8th at 7pm and Friday, May 9th at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the links below! They are $7 and must be purchased online. 

Thursday: Event link

Friday: Event link

Visual Art Show on Monday.  Our Wildcats artists have created some amazing work this year!  Come see it on display in our media center and cafe. Our show is an open house floating show, so drop in anytime between 5:00 and 6:30 on Monday!  Don’t forget to check out the origami display in our main lobby!

Year 1 Math Teacher Beverly Keane was celebrated as the Rack Room Shoes Teacher of the Year at a surprise assembly last Wednesday!  Ms. Keane received a $500 gift card to Rack Room Shoes and West Millbrook received a $10,000 technology grant from Rack Room Shoes! 

Congratulations to Anna Barnette who is a Finalist in the 2025 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest!

Year 3 Community Project Showcase was celebrated last Thursday.  We are so proud of our Year 3 students and their capstone projects!  Thank you to the many parents who attended our student presentations!  We loved having you on campus to participate in the significant work our Year 3 students have completed on their IBMYP journey! 

EOG/EOC testing begins on Monday, June 2.  A schedule of which tests will be administered on which day will be shared week of May 12.  Students who do not earn a proficient score on the EOG/EOC and meet the criteria for our EOG/ EOC Remediation and Readministration program will receive an invitation to participate in Remediation and Readministration on June 16 and June 17.  Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. 

Information for Families pertaining to the tests:

• General State Test information
• Family Guide to Assessment (en Espanol)- This guide discusses why assessments are important, provides an overview of the different assessments that students take, and reviews questions families can ask teachers about assessments. Finally, the guide looks at how North Carolina ensures assessments are fair and accessible for all students.  

Parent and Family Content Support Guides

These parent guides explain the content in straightforward terms so they can support their children’s learning at home and will encourage caretaker engagement with lessons.

• Math Parent Guide
• ELA Parent Guide
• Science Parent Guide

The inaugural French Society Showcase was hosted in our media center April 23 followed by a field trip to Simply Crepes on April 30.  Congratulations to these students for their outstanding performance in French!

Only📓39 copies of the 2024-2025 yearbook remain… Order yours at www.jostens.com/yearbooks Contact Mrs. Youth if you have any questions!

StarMath Assessments will be administered at all grade levels this week! 

Last Thursday, West Millbrook celebrated ESL Teacher Leah Harkness, West Millbrook’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, and ECS teacher Molly Todd, the WCPSS Diane Kent Parker First Year Teacher of the Year, at the WCPSS Teacher of the Year Banquet at the Raleigh Convention Center!  PTA President Emily Stagg joined Ms. Aman and our honorees for this special occasion. 

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month are celebrated in May as we recognize the significant contributions they have made to society, culture and history in our country!

National Nurses Day is celebrated on Tuesday, May 6.  West Millbrook is fortunate to have Ms. Lynn as our school nurse! 

National Interpreter Appreciation Day, which includes ASL interpreters, is celebrated on May 7th. We are grateful for Zelissa Thomas and the vital role she serves in facilitating communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

School Lunch Hero Week is celebrated May 5 – 9.  We appreciate Ms. Vandewalker, Ms. Jeffreys, Ms. Bodnarchuk and Ms. Lewis for all they do to ensure our students have breakfast and lunch every day!

YMCA After School Program for 2025-26!  Registration is now open!  Click YMCA for more information! 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

Around the ‘brook this week! 

Monday, May 5                     Shrek Rehearsal

Art Show                                                                                           

Tuesday, May 6                     Shrek Rehearsal

Soccer v Wakefield

                                                PTA Board Meeting and General Meeting                                 

Wednesday, May 7               Shrek Rehearsal

Track @ Wakefield

Thursday, May 8                   Softball v Durant

                                                Shrek the Musical

Friday, May 9                         Shrek the Musical                            

From the PTA:

We hope to see you on Tuesday’s PTA General Meeting in our media center at 6pm. 

Spirit Night at Two Roosters:  Wednesday, May 14th. 2pm - 9pm

Make plans to a scoop (or two) of your favorite flavor at Two Roosters located at 7713 Lead Mine Rd.  Please mention West Millbrook when ordering and a portion of the proceeds of all orders are donated to our back to our school! When placing an online order please put WEST Millbrook in the notes section. 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Summer Sports Camp Registration is OPEN!  Registration closes July 1!

July 28 - August 1 - Volleyball (8-11am)

July 28 - August 1 - Cheerleading (Noon-3pm)

August 4 - August 8 - Softball (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Football (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Soccer (8-11am)

August 11 - August 14 - Coed Basketball (Noon-3pm)

​You may register for one or multiple camps. All camps are $160 per athlete, per sport, per week. You can register your child for two camps a day on the weeks where they are available ($160 each) along with “Cat Care” - supervision between am and pm camps ($15) for a total of $335.

Go to Store and select "Summer Camp Sports Registration" which will be on the left menu.

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

ONE GAME LEFT!!!!     Join Us for a Fun-Filled Fundraiser Attending local Professional Soccer Teams, NC Courage and North Carolina FC with your West Millbrook friends and family!

Support our school and enjoy an exciting event with NC Courage & North Carolina FC! Bring your friends and family for a great time while giving back to our West Millbrook Athletic Booster Program.

Event Dates:


📅 May 9 Orange County SC at NCFC

Location: WakeMed Soccer Park; 201 Soccer Park Dr. Cary

What to Expect?
✅ School spirit and community bonding
✅ A chance to support our school fundraiser

📢 Get Involved!
Buy your tickets now and help make a difference. Click the on the links above for ticket information and details.

Thank you for your support! Let's make this fundraiser a huge success! 💙⚽🎟️