October 4th WFMS Family Message
***Este mensaje se puede ver en español haciendo clic AQUI.***
Good afternoon WFMS families,
Thank you for your continued support of our PTSA Fall Fundraiser. Please visit THIS LINK to review a message shared via Talking Points on Friday morning, October 4th.
Attendance Spirit Week (October 7 - 11)
Next week, October 7th - 11th is Attendance Spirit Week. We encourage all of our students to show up and be present at school every day with lots of WFMS Cougar spirit school, as we each aim for perfect attendance. Visit the link below for more information on the theme for each day.
Attendance Spirit Week (Oct 7 - 11)
Magnet Fair
Attention 8th grade students and families. WCPSS will host an Early College Fair on Saturday, October 12th from 9-11 at Vernon Malone College & Career Academy and a Magnet and Early College Schools Fair on October 26th from 9-12 at Enloe Magnet High School. We invite you to attend these events to learn more about opportunities for your student as they transition into high school. More information can be found on the links below.
Early College Fair - October 12th
Magnet & Early College Schools Fair - October 26th
SchoolCash Online
Wake County Schools will have a new payment system for fees, dues and field trips etc starting in the 2024-25 school year. We encourage all parents to register now. Registering for SchoolCash Online is safe, simple, secure. Please use the links below for instructions on registering.
SCO Registration
SCO Spanish
From the PTSA:
Fall Fundraiser is in Full Swing:
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We are at 50% of our goal and we still need your help!
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Register your student and donate HERE
Become a PTSA Member:
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Current Members: 148 and counting!
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Cost: Just $10 per person
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How to Join: Click HERE to sign up and be part of our community.
Stay Connected:
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Join Our Facebook Page: Click HERE for updates and more!
Monthly Board Meetings:
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When: First Thursday of every month at 2:45 PM
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Where: Media Center (with a Google Meet option)
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Next Meeting: October 10th
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All Members Welcome: Join us to discuss PTSA activities and plans!
Bully Prevention Poster
As a part of Bully Prevention Month in October, we are having a poster contest. More information about this contest is included in the link below. Please visit and speak with your student about submitting a poster to support our efforts to share a message of kindness and deter bullying at WFMS.
Bully Prevention Poster Contest
Hygiene Drive (September 24 - October 8)
This is the final few days for our Hygeine Drive by our PTSA. We will collect items through October 8th. Please visit the link below to learn more about how you can support our students through this effort.
Hygiene Drive (September 24 - October 8)
Counselor Corner
In support of data that shows absences from school, especially in the first month, leads to poorer academic performance throughout the school year, student services and administrative staff are working as a team and with students and families to improve regular attendance for all here at Wake Forest Middle School. Chronic absences in the elementary and middle school years are a key indicator of the likelihood that a student will drop out of school before high school graduation. When students miss school, they fall behind in learning and required work, which places extra stress on them to catch up while also trying to do current work. This can decrease student confidence in their ability to do well, even as they are putting in extra effort. We strongly encourage families to have their students attend school every day they are not ill. Next week we are hosting a fun student spirit week to share with students the importance of showing up to school every day! (Source)
Our school community members of the Jewish faith are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, on October 11, which is known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion. We wish those of you celebrating this holy time L'Shana Tovah Tikatevu , which is Hebrew for “may you be inscribed for a good year.” (Source)
Monday, October 7, is World Day of Bullying Prevention and we ask all staff and students to wear blue to show their support of making our school a safe and kind place for all.
Highlighting WFMS Staff
This week we highlight four staff throughout our building. Dr. Bradford, our principal, Ms. Munroe who provides tech support and collaborates with teachers to enhance learning through the media center, Ms. Ciffone-Baker who works with students who need additional interventions and support, and ms. O’Neal Andrade, who handles enrollments and serves as a liaison for our Spanish-speaking families. Please take a few moments to visit the links below and get to know them a little better.
Dr. Chris Bradford - Principal
Ms. Patsy O’Neal Andrade - Guidance Tech (Spanish)
Ms. Mary Ciffone-Baker - ALC Teacher
Ms. Lori Munroe - Media Specialist
🎃Trunk or Treat🎃
We are excited to invite you to our annual Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 29th, at 5:00 PM! This fun-filled evening will be a safe and festive way for our students and families to enjoy Halloween together. If you would like to contribute to the event, we will be accepting candy donations in the front office until October 28th. Your donations will help make this event even more special for the kids.
Business Owners:
If you own a business and would like to advertise, we encourage you to participate by hosting a trunk or setting up a tent at the event. It's a great way to connect with the community while providing a fun experience for our families!
We look forward to seeing everyone in their best costumes and enjoying a spooktacular evening together!
If you have any questions or would like to participate, please feel free to contact Ms. McDuffie @ eharrismcduffie@wcpss.net or Mr. Jarmon at djarmon@wcpss.net.
WFMS Social Media
Families who have social media are encouraged to follow WFMS on Twitter (@wakeforestms), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WakeForestMS), and Instagram (@wakeforestms) for updates.
If you are not receiving our school updates please visit the WCPSS School Messenger site to make sure you have opted in for communication from the school. If you have opted in and changed your contact information, please reach out to Mr. Jamal Fleet (jfleet@wcpss.net) to update.
Important Dates to Remember
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October 7 - 11 | Attendance Spirit Week
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October 29 | “Trunk or Treat”
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October 31 | End of Quarter 1
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November 1 | Teacher Workday
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November 5 | Teacher Workday/Election Day
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November 11 | Veterans’ Day Holiday (no school)
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November 27 - 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday/Break (no school)