Rising Rangers

We are The School of Choice!

Email: wms.support@hayscisd.net
Website: www.hayscisd.net/wms
Location: 1500 West Center Street, Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: 512-268-2891
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WallaceMiddleSchool
Twitter: @wmsrangers

Cafeteria doors open @ 7:45 AM for breakfast

7:45 AM Student supervision in building begins

All students report to Homeroom Advisory @ 1st Bell

Student Daily Dismissal @ 3:35 PM

4:45 PM Late Bus available for tutoring (M-Th w/ sign-up)

Good health habits, like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu.

Please let the school nurse know if your child is absent due to the flu. If possible, please send in confirmation of results. Fax # 512-268-1853.School

Nurse is Anjelica Hall, RN

anjelica.hall@hayscisd.net

512-268-2891 Ext. 46625

Cafeteria doors open @ 7:45 AM for breakfast $1.35

Lunch is $2.90 (you may only bring food for your student - no sharing w/ others please)

6th Grade lunch 11:13 - 11 :43

8th grade lunch 11:43-12:13

7th grade lunch 2:13-12:43

(get free & reduced lunch app online @ https://schoolcafe.com)

Pay student lunch account online @ HCISD Child Nutrition Site @ https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/317

Week 4/ 3rd Quarter

Expect 3 to 4 Minor Grades / Could have 1 Major Grade

Email wms.support@hayscisd.net , if you need any assistance.

* Late Bus available (M-Th) Sign-up 1 day prior w/ Teacher

$5 Valentine's Day Dance tickets on sale daily @ lunches

Read 30 minutes a day / Review Math Skills online @ Imagine Math 2 lessons a week!

Summer School for Credit Recovery (6th, 7th & 8th)

Discuss Semester grades with your student! Credit must be earned for all core classes including English, Math, Science and Social Studies. That means their semester average must be a 70% or higher for the 1st semester. If they are below 70% for the 1st semester, they could be in jeopardy of attending Summer School to recover credit for not mastering the core coursework.

Email wms.support@hayscisd.net

for more information

or to talk to their school counselor in detail.

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1/27 Monday:

• Turn in Homework & Calendar school events using Student Planners
• Homeroom - Organize backpack & class discussion regarding things students will do to make this week greet!
• HCISD School Board Mtg @ Lehman HS Cafe or watch online @ https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/194
• GT Parent Support Group Meeting @ Buda Elementary (new campus)

Late Bus available from front Patio (M-Th only)

Students must sign up 1 day prior to stay with a Teacher!

5PM Basketball vs. Barton MS ( 8th grade play @ Hays HS / 7th grade Boys Away/ Girls Home)

(Students must be supervised if staying as attendee and/or must represent The W, if attending away game)

1/28 Tuesday:

• Teachers update gradebook by 6PM - view online gradebook @ https://www.hayscisd.net/parent_portal

6PM - PTA Meeting @ Cafe (open meeting)

Library Late Hours w/ Mrs. Demian

Late Bus available from front Patio (M-Th only)

Students must sign up 1 day prior to stay with a Teacher!

1/29 Wednesday:

• 5th Grade Campus Tour during the day w/ Student Ambassadors
• 5th Grade Parent Night & Elective Teacher Showcase @ Gym 6PM (see attachment to parent email and posted on social media Facebook school account)

• ACCESSIBILITY/WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
• WMS recognizes the needs of persons with disabilities and meets or exceeds the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Texas state mandates. We provide a range of accommodations for guests with disabilities to ensure their safety and enjoyment of our events. Please call 512-268-2891 or email the front office @ wms.support@hayscisd.net to make your visit an enjoyable one!
• DEAF & HEARING IMPAIRED INTERPRETING SERVICES
  We are also pleased to provide signed performances for hearing-impaired guests for select events. Requests for interpreting services should be received at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event. The content of some events may not be translatable to sign language. To request an interpreter, please call 512-268-2891 and speak with the campus secretary, Mrs. Rodriguez.
  

Late Bus available from front Patio (M-Th only)

Students must sign up 1 day prior to stay with a Teacher!

1/30 Thursday:

• Order your $30 yearbook before Spring Break online @ https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/

4:45 PM - Late Bus available from front Patio (M-Th only)

Students must sign up 1 day prior to stay with a Teacher!

1/31 Friday:

• PBIS Rocking Ranger Parent & Student celebration breakfast @ Library . This month we celebrate the character trait of Self-motivation!
• Progress Reports available online @ https://www.hayscisd.net/parent_portal
• Do you need to set up an academic support meeting for your student? email wms.support@haysicd.net

Parent Self-Serve

https://haystx.teams.hosting/selfserve/parent

Student Self-Serve

https://haystx.teams.hosting/selfserve/student

No Late Bus - regular dismissal @ 3:35 PM

Family Homework - share family stories of time long ago and dreams for the future!

Week 5 / 3rd Quarter

Expect 4 or 5 Minor Grades / 1 to 2 Major Grades possible

Email wms.support@hayscisd.net , if you need any assistance.

* Late Bus available (M-Th) Sign-up 1 day prior w/ Teacher

Late Library every Tuesday

$5 Valentine Dance Tickets on sale - every day @ all lunches

Read 30 minutes a day / Review Math Skills online @ Imagine Math 2 lessons a week!

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2/3 Monday: College Gear Day! Wear your favorite college swag.

• UIL Loss/Gain takes effect
• Late Bus available @ 4:45

2/4 Tuesday:

• Tx State Interns (Future Teachers) work in classrooms w/ Cooperating Teacher
• Late Bus available @ 4:45
• 6PM Dyslexia Parent Conference @ PAC

Library Late Hours w/ Mrs. Demian

2/5 Wednesday:

2/6 Thursday:

• Tx State Interns (Future Teachers) work in classrooms w/ Cooperating Teacher
• Review grades online @ https://www.hayscisd.net/parent_portal

2/7 Friday:

Saturday, February 8th

Hays HS Choir Children's Event - open to public

Feb. 8th - HHS Choir Event w/ Disney Tea Party!

“The HHS Choir Department is putting on its first annual Magical Musical Tea Party in the Choir Room in the HHS Music Building.”

Magical Musical Tea Party at Hays HS!

Two shows February 8th (1:30 and 4:30).

About this Event

The Jack C. Hays High School Choir Department and the Hays Choir Boosters present an afternoon tea party with your favorite Heroes and Princesses.

Event includes light snacks, story time, songs and dances.

Guests of all ages are invited to dress up and show off their costumes as part of a Magical Parade!

Photo opportunities will be abundant!

What? Two shows! 1:30pm and 4:30pm. Doors will open 20 minutes prior to show.

Tickets $10 in advance & at the door - This event will sell out. Get your tickets now!

1 child (3 and under sitting on parent's lap) will be admitted free with paid adult.

Please add free ticket to your order so we have plenty of tea and cakes.

Event will be held in the Choir Room, located in the Hays High School Music Building.

iIcket information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hays-hs-magical-musical-tea-party-two-shows-feb-8-at-130-and-430-tickets-89203699667

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Charles Flores, HHS Choir Director.

Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, January 28th @ 6PM @ WMS Cafeteria
• https://www.txpta.org/

• Follow PTA on Facebook @ WallaceMiddleSchoolPTA1819
• Email rose.holloway@hayscisd.net if interested in Volunteering!

Campus Events:

• Monthly Teacher prize basket (18 total)
  
• Monthly Student prizes for Academic Improvement (18 total)
  
• STAAR snacks for all students (March & May)
• Teacher Appreciation week / lunch, breakfast & small prize (May)
• Student Field Day / snacks, Popsicles & small prizes (May)
• Senior Scholarships (2 at $500) for former Wallace Students (May)

Moving Late Library days to Tuesday! Come in a grab an independent reader today!

Please contact me at heather.demian@hayscisd.net or 512-268-2891 extension 46664.

https://sites.google.com/g.hayscisd.net/wallace-middle-school-library/home?authuser=0

6th Grade - Course Selection sheets go home Feb. 12th / Return Feb. 21st to Social Study Class

7th Grade - Choice sheets go home Feb. 13th / Return Feb. 21st to Social Study Class

8th Grade - Course Selection sheets go home Feb. 11th / Return Feb. 21st to Science Class

Counselors will then meet with all students in computer lab to enter selections directly! Choose your electives wisely! Also remember to select Pre-AP advanced or on-level sections!!

March TBD - Spanish placement exam for Rising 7th grade students only (Lomax)

6th Grade & 7th Last Names A-L Students = pj.crews@hayscisd.net

7th Last Names M-Z & 8th Grade Students = stacy.lomax-wendel@hayscisd.net

Information @ https://sites.google.com/hayscisd.net/wallacecounselors/home?authuser=1

Hays County Sheriff's Officer, Deputy Montemayor

Deputy Montemayor is assigned to Wallace Middle School

He is assigned to HCISD as a School Resource Officer or "SRO"

see district's website for more information @ https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/7886

Annual School Safety video: Standard Response Protocol "SRP"

1. SRP video @ https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/7886 (preview, if never viewed)

Email sam.montemayor@hayscisd.net if you have questions or would like more information

Our district supervisor for campus SROs is jeri.skrocki@hayscisd.net

6th and 7th grade students have begun researching their passion project topics and our 8th graders are getting more comfortable in their roles as mentors for their teammates. We look forward to a great GT Showcase on May 19th!

Email Ali.Tison@hayscisd.net for information and details

Feb. 11 - Spring pictures

Feb. 11 - 8th Grade Course choice sheet due!

Feb. 11 - Student Travel DC/NYC Parent & Family Meeting @ 4PM in Cafe (email david.coronado@hayscisd.net)

Feb. 14 - Cheer Valentine's Dance

Feb. 15 - Robotics Tournament (email jason.noble@hayscisd.net for information)

Feb. 17 - Student & Staff Holiday

Feb. 19 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Bob Bullock Museum @ Austin, TX

Feb. 20 - Wallace hosts middle School Track Meet @ Hays HS Shelton Stadium (volunteers needed - email jason.henke@hayscisd.net)

Feb. 21 - UIL Loss/Gain

Feb. 22 - UIL Academic tournament @ Dahlstrom middle school (all day)

Feb. 24 - School Board Meeting @ Lehman HS Cafe

Feb. 25 - 6th & 7th Grade Student Course choice sheets due!

Feb. 26 - 5th Grade students Shadow-a-6th Grader Day

Feb. 28 - Pep Rally to honor Academic UIL, Basketball, Spanish and Mariachi

March 2020

March 3 - 5 TELPAS Testing (English Language Learning Students only)

March 6 - UIL eligibility cut-off

March 8 - NJHS Ceremony at 2PM (Sunday @ Big gym)

March 9 - Student Travel Mtg DC/NYC @ 4PM @ Cafeteria (email david.coronado@hayscisd.net)

March 12 - Report Cards

March 13 - 8g Art Field Trip to Blanton Museum @ UT-Austin campus (Literary-Social Justice)

Staff vs. Student Basketball game @ 1PM

Early Release @ 2PM

March 27 - Pep Rally (Honoring Band, Choir, Robotics & Track)

Friday Night School

March 30 - HCISD School Board Mtg. @ Lehman High School Cafeteria @6PM

April 2020

April 7 - STAAR Testing - 7 Writing & 8 Reading

April 8 - STAAR Testing - 8 Math (includes ADV 7th Math)

April 9 - Report Cards go home

April 10 - Student/Staff Holiday - No School

April 13 - Student Holiday / Staff workday

April 21 - 7th vs. 8g Girls Powder Puff Flag Football Game @ 5:30 PM @ WMS track & football field

April 24 - Pep Rally (Honoring Tennis, Theatre, Soccer, Cheer & Dance)

Friday Night School

April 25 - 8th Grade Dance (sponsored by parents) 7PM - 10PM

Band - Jazz performance

April 27 - 29 Dance team tryouts after-school (email samantha.martin@hayscisd.net for details)

HCISD School Board Meeting @ Lehman High School Cafeteria 6PM

April 30 - Report Cards go home (last one until June 2020)

May 2020

May 1 - UIL Loss / Regain eligibility

May 2 - Mariachi @ TxState

Band @ 6 Flags

May 5 - Algebra I EOC - STAAR Testing (8th grade only)

Dance Spring Showcase @ big gym

May 6 - Tennis District tournament @ Hays HS

May 8 - PBIS Rocking Ranger Student-Parent Celebration Breakfast @ Library (8AM)

Choir Spring concert

Friday Night School

May 9 - District Soccer tournament @ Hays HS Shelton Stadium

May 12 - STAAR Test - 6 Math, 7 Math & 8 Science

May 13 - STAAR Test 6 Reading, 7 Reading & 8 Social Studies

May 14- STAAR Re-Test for 8 Reading

May 15 - STAAR Re-Test for 8 Math

May 16 - Choir to 6 Flags

Band to Schliterrbahn

Mariachi to 6 Flags

May 19 - GT Student Showcase (email ali.tison@hayscisd.net for more information)

May 21 - 6th vs. 7th Field day (volunteers needed, email wms.support@hayscisd.net)

8th Grade Pool Party (email gil.green@hayscisd.net to volunteer, donate or more info)

May 22 - Last Day of School & Student Awards

1PM Ranger Fun & Games

2PM Early Release