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Weekly Update 10/27/23

  • PTSA Update: Read the latest PTSA newsletter here! Highlights include:

    • PTSA's raffle to win Taylor Swift swag bundle - https://mooresquare.memberhub.com/store/items/950930 

    • Nov 3 - PTSA's In-person Sweatpants & Coffee Meeting at Benchwarmers in Transfer Food Hall after morning drop-off

    • Nov 14 - Spirit Night at City Barbeque (FOUR Wake County locations - Cary, Raleigh, Garner). They are donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to support our school.

 

 

  • 8th Graders: The Early College and Magnet season is approaching! Please check out the information sessions and tours. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Estes at jestes2@wcpss.net or 919-664-5737 x 26648.

    • The application period has now started for Early College and Magnet programs. 

    • General Magnet Information Sessions (virtual sessions)

      • Nov 16th, Dec 14th, and Jan 18th from 10am-11am

      • RSVP to receive the link

    • General Magnet Information Sessions (in-person sessions)

      • Nov 2nd, Dec 7th, and Jan 4th from 10am-11am at 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518

    • Magnet and Early College Fair: Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 from 9am-12pm at Garner Magnet High School (2101 Spring Drive, Garner NC 27529)

    • High School & Early College Tour Information

    • Specific School Info:

      • Wake STEM Early College Open House- Monday, November 6th from 6:30-7:30 (in person) or Monday, November 13th from 6:30-7:30 (virtual) 

      • Enloe Magnet Showcase- Tuesday, November 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm

 

  • Second Step: Students are starting Unit 2 which deals with recognizing bullying and harassment. Please view the letter for your child’s grade level for an overview of the specific content covered in this unit. The lessons for this upcoming week are:

    • 6th Grade: Lesson 9: Recognizing Bullying 

      • English letter         Spanish letter

      • Summary: This week’s lesson will help your child understand the difference between bullying and joking around, and that joking can escalate and become bullying. Helping students understand when joking becomes bullying can reduce negative impacts on others.

      • Parent Engagement Prompt: Tell your child about a time you witnessed or experienced bullying. Describe how this made you feel and ask your child what they might have felt.

    • 7th Grade: Lesson 9: What Is Sexual Harassment?

      • English Letter         Spanish Letter

      • Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize the difference between sexual harassment and flirting so they can make informed decisions about how to respond.

      • Parent Engagement Prompt: Remind your child that it's important that they tell you if they experience sexual harassment. If you feel comfortable doing so, share an example of sexual harassment you or another person has experienced and how you or the other person dealt with it.

    • 8th Grade: Lesson 9: Social Factors that Contribute to Bullying

      • English Letter         Spanish Letter

      • Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will consider other people’s attitudes and beliefs about bullying and harassment, as well as their own.

      • Parent Engagement Prompt: Share your thoughts and feelings around bullying and harassment with your child. Find out where you and your child agree and disagree and have a respectful discussion.

 

 

  • Important School Dates: 

    • 10/30/23- Fishing Club and Flag Football Intramural 2:30-3:30

    • 10/31/23- Garden Club and Volleyball Intramural 2:30-3:30

    • 11/2/23- Be the Man Club 2:30-4:00, Basketball Intramural 2:30-3:30

    • 11/3/23- PTSA parent meet-up at Benchwarmers after morning drop-off, SpongeBob the Musical at 6:00pm

    • 11/4/23- Magnet & Early College Fair 9am-12pm, SpongeBob the Musical at 1pm & 6pm

    • 11/5/23- SpongeBob the Musical at 1pm