WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

8th grade students will be registering for their High School classes on March 3rd.

Each student will get a registration form to choose classes. The forms are to be completed and returned by March 10th.

If students or parents have questions they can contact the school counseling office at

509-573-2406.

March 9th– March 13th is School Classified Staff Week. Student’s lives are touched daily by classified staff at our school, starting with bus drivers in the morning, cooks, secretaries, translators, custodians, security, guidance specialist and para-educators. These staff members are highly regarded and Wilson is proud to have the best in the district. Happy Classified Staff Week!

Happy Nurses Week, Nurse Dawn! Thank you for your care, dedication, and compassion. Because of you, parents can leave their children at school with complete peace of mind. We truly appreciate all that you do. Happy School Nurses Week!

March 9th-March 13th.

Just a reminder, Spring parent/teacher conferences are fast approaching.

They will take place March 30th - April 3rd in the Main Gym. Students will be released at 11:15am during this week. You will be receiving a post card with the date and time of your conference. Please call your student's CAVS/homeroom teacher in advance, if you need to reschedule your conference time.

We look forward to meeting every parent.

3/2-3/9 WIDA testing

3/4 Spring Choir/Orchestra Concert 6:30-7:30pm Main Gym

3/5 Spring Band Concert at 6:30 pm Main Gym

3/9-3/13 Classified School Employees and Nurse's Appreciation Week

3/11 Gear Up Mr. Mendoza 2:30pm Room 54

3/13 Early Bird Sale for Yearbook ends

3/25 Early Release 11:15am

3/25 Gear Up Mr. Mendoza 2:30pm Room 54

3/26 Winter Sports II Last Game

3/27 End of Quarter 3

3/27 Spring Social

3/30-4/3 Spirit Week

3/30-4/3 Spring Conferences Half Days Release 11:15am

Yearbook is on sale

📘 Early Bird Sale: $15.00 ends March 13th

Please come to the ASB Office to purchase your yearbook with Mrs. Noriega before school or during lunch ONLY.

March 16th - April 17th price: $20.00

Don’t miss out on securing your copy at the discounted prices! The price will go up again.

Collaborative

Promoting working together effectively to achieve common goals.

Parents if you have made arrangements to be out of town ahead of time & you know your child will be absent from school please fill out our pre-arranged absence form three weeks before student is absent. It is important to get those days cleared & taken care of. We understand that emergencies happen, if your student is unable to complete a pre-arranged form please call our attendance secretary (509)573-2410 to notify her of your child’s absence.

All student cell phones, earbuds, and electronic devices are to be turned off and stored in student's backpacks once students arrive on campus 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Wilson Middle School staff will not be responsible for lost or stolen cell phones or electronic devices. If the student is caught with their phone out, the phone will be taken to the office and the student will pick it up at the end of the day. If the incident happens, again the parents will be asked to come and pick up the cell phone.

If students need to reach parents for any reason they can use the phone in the office.

Who is considered eligible for homeless assistance and services?

Any child or youth who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate night-time residence is considered homeless and McKinney-Vento eligible for assistance and services. This includes temporarily sharing housing with others, living in bus or train stations, hotels, campgrounds, or similar settings.

If you have a child who may qualify for assistance and would like more information, please contact our office at 509.573.7142, vela.javier@ysd7.org

Additional information on education for homeless youth is available on the National Center for Homeless Education website.

The Yakima School District is a Drug Free, Weapons Free, Tobacco Free district. Possession of firearms on school property will be classified as exceptional misconduct and will result in the following required steps:

1. Mandatory 1-year expulsion
2. Subject to appeal
3. Notification to parents
4. Notice to law enforcement

RCW 9.41.280, RCW 69.50.435, RCW 28A.210.310(2), Sec 4141(b)(1), Sec 4141 (h) (1)

Nondiscrimination Statement: “Yakima School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged

discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Christina Larsen, Deputy Superintendent, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7032, larsen.christina@ysd7.org. Section 504/ADA Coordinator (Students): Shawn Orminski, Assistant Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7263, orminski.shawn@ysd7.org; ADA Coordinator (Non-Students):Christopher Miller, Director of Human Resources, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7066, miller.christopher@ysd7.org. Title IX Coordinator: Omar Santoy, Executive Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7260, santoy.omar@ysd7.org.

Deputy Title IX Coordinators: Erin Thomas,Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7261, thomas.erin@ysd7.org; Shawn Orminski, Assistant Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7263, orminski.shawn@ysd7.org; Kim Newell, Director of Human Resources, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7068, newell.kimberlee@ysd7.org; Christopher Miller, Director of Human Resources, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7066, miller.christopher@ysd7.org. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to attend a program or activity sponsored by the Yakima School District should contact the appropriate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator 24 hours in advance of the event to inquire about reasonable accommodation. Deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, and/or speech-impaired individuals may access Washington Relay Services by calling 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.”

Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Website: https://www.ysd7.org/Domain/232
Location: 902 South 44th Avenue, Yakima, WA, USA
Phone: (509)573-2400