Good afternoon, WMS Families,
We had a great first three days at Woodbury Middle School! It was wonderful to have our students back in the building, and there is a lot of excitement as we begin the new school year. Students are quickly becoming familiar with their schedules, classes, teachers, and daily routines. We want to thank everyone who contributed to such a successful start, especially our families and the bus company for helping ensure students arrived safely and on time.
The Weekly Warrior will be shared each Monday and is your go-to source for important WMS information, upcoming events, reminders, athletics, activities, and other school-related topics. We encourage families to take a few minutes each week to review it together.
As we get back to the basics this year, organization, preparation, attendance, and consistent academic practice will be important habits for our students. All students received a school agenda to record assignments, reminders, and other important information. Students are expected to manage their agenda throughout the year and will need to replace it if it is lost.
Families should also become familiar with the Homework Huddle, where all assignments will be posted. Students should expect homework in ELA and Math each night. Keeping up with these assignments is essential. Homework provides students with regular practice, reinforces skills taught during the school day, and helps establish the routines necessary for success.
Another important habit is arriving at school on time and ready to learn. If you are dropping your child off in the morning, please allow enough time for them to enter the building, get settled, and report to Family before 7:25 a.m. Being on time each day builds good habits and helps students start their day prepared to learn. Students who arrive late to school without an excused reason will receive a school detention.
Being on time to class throughout the school day is equally important. Students are expected to arrive at each class on time and prepared to begin learning. Teachers will communicate with parents when class tardiness becomes a concern. Students who are chronically late to class may receive similar consequences, including school detention. We appreciate families reinforcing the importance of punctuality and helping students develop habits that will support their success throughout middle school and beyond.
School activities are also getting underway! Fall athletic tryouts begin today and will continue throughout the week, and our music programs—including Band, Chorus, and Orchestra are beginning as well. Families can use the WMS Athletic Calendar for schedules and upcoming athletic events.
We know that a few students are still working on mastering their lockers. We will continue helping and practicing with them until opening their lockers becomes second nature. A little patience and practice will go a long way!
Finally, a letter outlining the grading policy for all students in grades 6–8 was sent home on Friday. Please take some time to review this information so you have a clear understanding of how assignments will be graded this year.
Lastly, please review all the links below, as they are specific to different areas of WMS.
Thank you again to our students, staff, families, transportation staff, and everyone who helped make our opening days such a positive experience. We are excited about the year ahead and look forward to working together to make it a great one at WMS!
WMS Admin
Bill Nemec, Principal
Suzi Greene, Assistant Principal
