WILDCAT NEWSLETTER - October 23rd
Assistant Principal ~ Rachel Langberg
Happy Weekend, Y’all!
Welcome to the 2nd quarter! If you haven’t created habits for the school year yet, now is a great time to reset. I recently read that a person should, “Make bad habits harder to do by adding friction, and make good habits easier to do by removing friction so success is the path of least resistance.” If you’ve got some tips and tricks for the rest of us to create habits and environments more aligned to the experiences we want, please share them!
Here are a couple of things to consider:
Do you have a routine for your student before and after school? (Think: Did they get enough sleep and the right type of energy from food? Is their computer charged? Are there documents that need to be reviewed or signed? Are there clubs or activities in which they may be wanting to stay after school to do? When/where will they do assignments?)
Do you know what’s being taught? (Think: When and how often do I access Schoology or PowerSchool? Are there newsletters I haven’t read? Have I asked them about how they are living out our CARE values? Do I challenge them to practice the Character Dare?)
Do you feel connected and in communication with the school? (Think: Do I know how to contact people who work with my student(s)? Do I need to inform the teacher about questions, comments, and/or concerns I have? Do I have time and talents that I can volunteer?)
If you would like to learn more about routines, content, and/or connection, please don’t hesitate to reach out! You can start with your student’s teachers, counselors, or grade level administrators…We’re all happy to help. Annnnd, if you haven’t already, make sure you sign up for conferences. If you’re unable to make an appointment (or your preferred time is already taken), please email teachers directly. While conference dates/times are already set, we still want to schedule time to partner with you and discuss your student’s learning experience.
Wish you well,
Rachel Langberg
60 Years of WMS
This year marks an exciting milestone as we celebrate West Middle School's 60th Anniversary, and we invite our entire community to join us on Thursday, November 19, beginning at 2:45 p.m.
The afternoon will feature light refreshments, student-led tours, a meet-and-greet with current members of the West community, and a memory wall where guests can share stories, photos, and favorite memories from throughout the years. The celebration will conclude with a fun and spirited Student vs. Staff Basketball Game, where everyone is encouraged to cheer on the participants!
Whether you are a former student, staff member, family member, or community partner, we would love to reconnect, celebrate our shared history, and honor the generations of Wildcats who have made West such a special place.
Know someone connected to West? Please help us spread the word by sharing this information and inviting former students, staff, families, neighbors, and friends to join the celebration.
We look forward to celebrating our rich history, reconnecting with familiar faces, and creating new memories together as we honor 60 years of excellence at West Middle School! 🐾💙💛
