November 15th WFMS Family Message
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Good afternoon WFMS families,
Cell Phones
A thank you to all our students who continue to follow school and classroom expectations regarding cell phones. As a reminder, students are not allowed to have their phone out during any class period and may not use it in the hallway, bathroom, or classrooms. The only time a phone is allowed to be used is during the student’s lunch time. As shared in our cell phone contract at the beginning of the school year, students who are in violation are subject to their phone being taken by staff for the duration of the school day. If the phone is taken, it is the responsibility of the student to pick it up from the staff member or main office at the end of the school day. If repeated violations occur, a meeting may be scheduled with the family to discuss a phone plan for your student in the building.
In addition, families and students are reminded that WCPSS and WFMS are not responsible for stolen AirPods, headphones, or cell phones. Bringing such devices to school is done at the own risk of the student. Please remind your student about this expectation and avoid texting or calling during the school day. If you need to reach your student with a message, you can call the WFMS main office at 919-554-8440.
Tardy Sweeps
This week we conducted the first of a series of random tardy sweeps for each grade level. During these tardy sweeps, students still in the hallway after the tardy bell rang met with an administrator and were assigned lunch detention. Please encourage your student to move quickly in the hallway and avoid loitering so they can get to their classes on time.
Fall Arts and Literacy Night
Thank you to all our families and students who came out to support our Fall Arts and Literacy Night. We had close to 200 people in attendance for the event. Thank you to all our staff who organized the event and shared literacy strategies with families and the students who performed, submitted artwork or Spanish assignments to be displayed, and served as ambassadors for the event.
Honor Roll
Congratulations to all our students who made the “A” or “A/B” Honor Rolls for the 1st quarter. 101 students made “A” honor roll and 343 made “A/B” honor roll. Students were recognized by our PTSA earlier this week with a small treat during lunch. Encourage your students to work hard during quarter 2 so they can be a part of our next celebration for the honor roll.
PTSA Announcements
Monday 11/18 is the last day our book fair will be open. Thank you to all our volunteers, students, staff, and families who supported our book fair this week. We were very proud of our Cougar students' positive behavior while they were shopping at the fair. The book fair raises funds for our media center, which benefits our whole school community.
Our Fall Campus Clean up is Saturday 11/16 from 9-11am. Come help spread mulch, clean up our campus, and plant flowers! Click below to sign up or just show up Saturday morning!
We have 156 PTSA members and counting! Join HERE.
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: December 5
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All Members Welcome: Join us to discuss PTSA activities and plans!
Yearbooks
📢 Don't Miss Out – Buy Your Yearbook Today! 📢
Capture every moment of this unforgettable year with your very own Yearbook! From spirit weeks and sports games to the dances and everyday moments, this yearbook is packed with memories you’ll want to look back on for years.
🎉 How to Buy
Head to Jostens to secure your copy.
Don’t let this year slip away without something to remember it by. Grab your yearbook today and keep these memories alive!
Athletics
Winter Sports tryouts begin this week. Times and dates are listed below.
Cheer
Interest meeting on Monday, 11/18 (3:30-4:00)
Girls Basketball
2:30-4:00 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (11/18, 11/19, 11/21)
Boys Basketball
4:00-5:30 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (11/18, 11/20, 11/21) (7th and 8th grade)
Tuesday (11/19) 7th grade only due to 8th grade field trip
Students must have completed, and up-to-date physical in the last calendar year (within the past 365 days), along with all other forms submitted, and be academically eligible (passed at least 3 of 4 core courses during 2nd semester last year AND have no more than 14 absences).
Information regarding physicals must be completed by a physician on the WCPSS Middle School Participation Forms located HERE. Further information regarding eligibility requirements for attendance and grades are set by the school district and can be found HERE. Students not meeting these eligibility requirements from the prior semester/school year will not be able to participate or try-out.
Please note anyone trying out must have a completed Athletic Participation Packet uploaded into DragonFly for any sport. This can also be found on wcpss.net under athletics.
Coach contact information may be found at wakeforestms.wcpss.net under the faculty directory. If you have any questions, please reach out to Athletics Director, Coach AJ Piper (apiper2@wcpss.net).
Athletics Director - Coach Piper
Boys Basketball - Coach Basnight
Girls Basketball - Coach Depo
Cheer - Coach Gray
Athletics Boosters Fundraiser Information
We have partnered with Honey Baked Ham through the end of 2024, to receive 20% back on all online gift cards purchased via the link below. Thank you in advance!
We'd love your help raising funds to support WFMS Athletics Holiday Fundraiser. Please check out our fundraising page linked below.
WFMS Athletics Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser
Thanks for your support!
WFMS Team Store
Athletics has worked to open a Team Store for our school community to purchase spirit wear. Please take a minute to visit the link below through November 29th to make a purchase for some WFMS gear.
Highlighting WFMS Staff
This week we highlight six more of our amazing staff members working in various areas and grades. Take a few moments to visit the links below and get to know the wonderful educators working with our students each day.
Melissa Beard - 7th/8th grade Social Studies
Cynthia Beaman - Special Education Literacy Teacher
Sharon Otten - 6th grade Math
Darek Whitcomb - 7th grade Special Education
Daniel West - 6th grade Social Studies
Victoria Woytan - 8th grade Math
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.
School Communications
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
November 18 - 21 | Winter Sports Try-outs
November 27 - 29 | Thanksgiving Holiday/Break (no school)
December 23 - January 2 | Winter Break (no school)
