Wilson Middle School Newsletter

November

• Nov 1st Daylight Savings (change clocks back 1 hour)
• Nov 6th Winter 1 sports registration closes
• Nov 10th Booster Club Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Cafeteria
• Nov 11th VETERANS DAY/NO SCHOOL
• Nov 25-27th THANKSGIVING BREAK/NO SCHOOL
• Nov 30th Classes resume
• Nov 30th Wilson Canned Food Drive

Upcoming events in December

• Dec 1-16th Northwest Harvest canned food drive
• Dec 2 Beginning and Inermediate Band concert 6:30 p.m.
• Dec 8th Booster Club Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
• Dec 9th Orchestra Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Main gym
• Dec 10th Choir, Jazz and Advanced Band Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Main gym
• Dec 11th Band concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Main gym
• Dec 16th Last Day of Canned Food Drive
• Dec 21 - Jan 1st Christmas Break
• Jan 4th Classes resume

Mr. S. Peterson (Math Teacher)– US Air Force 1987-1991, Worked as ground support for medical transport & Served in Desert Storm for 6 months. Stationed in South Korea, Germany and California.

Mr. E. Garza (Security Officer) - Served in the US Army 1994-1997. Worked as a Quarter Master and Chemical Equipment repair, 63J

Mr. D Murphy (Resource Paraeducator) - Served in the USAF from 1967-1987 world wide in 27 countries and all 7 continents, including Antarctica. Retired as LtCol from USAF.

Winter I sports season begins on November 3rd! This season, we will be offering girls basketball and co-ed wrestling. We look forward to seeing our students challenge themselves, develop new skills, and build confidence throughout the season.

Registration closes on Novmeber 6th.

What an amazing day!

Our Color Run was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without every single one of you!

To our incredible students — your energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit made this event truly unforgettable.

A big shoutout to our teachers, staff, and volunteers, especially our Leadership Students, Mrs. Van der Heyden, and Mrs. Mercado, for planning, organizing, and ensuring everything ran smoothly. And of course, thank you to Mr. Mundell aka "Captain Color Run" for keeping the hype going!

We’re thrilled to share that ASB raised $20, 055.26!

Fantastic job, Cavaliers!

KIND

Showing compassion, friendliness and consideration towards others

"Wilson ASB will be hosting a canned food drive for Northwest Harvest from November 30th through December 16th. Bring in your canned food donations to your CAVS class. Please help us make the holiday season a little brighter for many families in our community. The Cavs class with the most donations will earn a donut and cocoa party!!"

The Seal of Biliteracy will be given mid November. This is an exam testing 8th grade students' proficiency in reading and writing in English and Spanish. Students are able to earn high school credits, depending on how they perform.

Please contact the Wilson Counseling Department for how to sign up.

CHECKING OUT A STUDENT: When you know your student has an appointment or needs to be picked up early, we ask that you send a note or call in the morning with the time they will be picked up. Your student will need to turn in the note to the office and will receive a pass to be released with the time you indicate. We will not be calling classrooms, as this

interrupts instruction.

If you have any questions, please call our attendance secretary at 573-2410.

All student cell phones, earbuds, and electronic devices are to be turned off and stored in student's backpacks once students arrive on campus 7:15 am to 2:15 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.

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, 105 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, 105 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7260, santoy.omar@ysd7.org. Deputy Title IX Coordinators: Erin Thomas, Director of Student Services, 105 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7261, thomas.erin@ysd7.org; Shawn Orminski, Assistant Director of Student Services, 105 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.”

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