Hawk Weekly Updates

Office Hours - 7am to 3pm Monday - Friday

Main Office (336) 703-4255

Student Services (336) 703-4257

Fax (336) 999-9446

Ms. Sanchez - Principal rysanchez@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Mr. Allison - Assistant Principal awallison@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Ms. Mabe - Assistant Principal tmabe@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Dr. Patterson - Assistant Principal of Instruction ipatterson@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Monday, January 6th - CLOSED due to weather.

Tuesday, January 7th - (B Day) -Welcome Back Students!

Wednesday, January 8th - (A Day) -

Thursday, January 9th - (B Day) - Mandatory parent meeting for All County Chorus

Friday, January 10th - (A Day) - College Shirt Day

Dear Hawk Families,

Happy New Year! We hope you and your family had a restful and joyful winter break. We are so excited to welcome our students back and kick off the second semester with a fresh start!

As we return, please take a moment to help your child clean out their bookbag and get organized for the new quarter. Being prepared helps set students up for success!

This week, teachers will review our SOAR expectations with all students. These expectations focus on respect, responsibility, and creating a positive school culture. We encourage you to talk with your child about what it means to SOAR both in and out of the classroom.

As we head into the third quarter, grades will be especially important. We’ll begin looking at schedules for next year, and grades play a big role in placing students in accelerated classes. Additionally, students need to pass three out of four core classes to move on to the next grade level. Good attendance is also key to helping students keep up with their work and stay on track.

Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a great second half of the school year. Let the adventure continue!

Mrs. Sanchez

As we prepare for student registration in January, I wanted to share important details about eligibility for accelerated classes. Students will begin registering for next year's classes during their social studies classes.

Eligibility for Accelerated ELA/Math
Students are eligible if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Academically Gifted (AG) certification
• Score a Level 5 on the EOG
• Score a Level 4 on the EOG and maintain an A average in their current ELA class

Eligibility for Math 1
Students must:

• Complete Accelerated Math 7 with an A or B
• Score a Level 4 or higher on the EOG
• Receive a positive teacher recommendation

Automatic Placement
If a student not currently in accelerated math or ELA scores a Level 5 on the EOG, they will automatically be scheduled into the corresponding accelerated class for the next school year. Families who prefer for their child not to participate in accelerated courses must opt out in writing.

We are excited to guide students in choosing the best courses for their success. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. (kwpardue@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)

For information about athletics at Kernersville Middle School, check this document.

We are looking forward to our 6th grade social on January 17th. The theme will be Winter Wonderland.

The application period for magnet and choice schools is now open! Below are important dates and details for families interested in exploring magnet or choice options for the upcoming school year.

Magnet Theme School Group Tours: Available by appointment, scheduled directly with individual schools.

All School Group Tours: Available by appointment, scheduled directly with individual schools.

Magnet/Choice Application Period: November 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025 (Grades 1-11)

Out-of-Zone Application Period: February 14, 2025 - February 21, 2025 (Grades 1-8)

For more information on the application process and available programs, please reach out to Ms. Pardue (kwpardue@wsfcs.k12.nc.us).

• Students not picked up on time for extracurricular events will not be able to stay after school.
• ALL visitors, substitutes, and volunteers at Kernersville Middle must show a valid government-issued ID (Driver’s License/DMV ID card) before being buzzed into the building and then will need to sign in at the main office.
• Parent/guardians eating lunch with their student(s) will need to sit outside at the picnic tables due to limited seating in the cafeteria. Parents/Guardians will only be allowed to eat with or bring lunch for their own student(s). We cannot distribute food to other students - even for birthdays.
• School starts at 7:25 am. If students are not in their homeroom by 7:25 am, they will be marked tardy. A sign indicating students are now tardy will be placed outside. At that time, the person bringing them to school must come into the office to sign the student in.
• Students signing out of school early must be signed out before 1:30 pm. We will not sign students out after 1:30 pm unless previously arranged and approved in writing.