Hello families!

Our school play is around the corner and so is Spring! We have some information on summer school, March Madness and 4th quarter is nearly upon us :) Have a great week everyone!

And don't forget to "Spring Forward" your clock as Daylight Savings starts Sunday!

-Principal Suggs

Families,

We regret to inform you that ECA buses will be canceled until further notice after Spring Break due to driver shortages as well as an increase in spring sports activities at the high school level. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause! We will still have after school activities, however if students wish to stay then they must have a parent or guardian pick them up at 3:40.

Thank you!

Monday, March 14th: Color Wars

• 6th Grade: Wear Red and/or Orange
• 7th Grade: Wear Yellow and/or Green
• 8th Grade: Wear Blue and/or Purple

Tuesday, March 15th: LHS vs EHS

• Wear your high school spirit wear

Wednesday, March 16th: TWIN Day

• Find someone to dress and look the same with

Thursday, March 17th: St. Patrick's Day

• Wear Green

Friday, March 18th: Sports Day

• Rep your favorite sports team jersey or tshirt

Next week during each lunch shift, NJHS will also sell candy-grams and lottery tickets for $1 each. Raffle tickets will give students the chance to win VIP seating for the WMS March Madness Basketball Tournament, a spot in the free throw competition, and the chance to participate in relay races.

The Office of Precollegiate Student Services at the University of Missouri – Saint Louis is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2022 MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY! The Middle School Academy for current 6-8th grade students will take place June 20-July 15 on UMSL’s campus (in person). Students will engage in academic enrichment courses, career exploration, personal development and empowerment activities that support high school and college planning. The application deadline is Friday, May 13, 2022. If you have any questions, visit their webpage – www.umsl.edu/precollegiate.

It's hard to believe the school year is almost over! PTO would like to hear from our families about how they feel about our communication. Please take a moment to let us know what you think and to help us plan and improve for the remainder of this school year and the next. The survey is anonymous. We appreciate your time and all you do for WMS!

WMS PTO Timberwolf Family Communication Survey Spring 2022

Students from Wildwood Middle School are asking for your help! They are looking for donations of items that can be given to a local canine shelter. Items that can be donated include dog food, toys, treats, and blankets! Donations are being accepted from now through April 1st and there is a bin in the main lobby. Thank you!

Faculty, Students, and Parents,

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Have questions regarding high school next year? Please reach out to your child's assigned guidance counselor at their high school!

Eureka High School Guidance:

Last Name: A - DA Counselor: Mrs. Molly Smith

Last Name: DE - HOI Counselor: Mrs. Debbie Grimshaw

Last Name: HOL - MI Counselor: Mr. John Wunderlich

Last Name: MO - SC Counselor: Mrs. Kristy Raymond

Last Name: SE - Z Counselor: Mrs. Emily McKnight

Lafayette High School Guidance:

Last Name: A - C Counselor: Mr. James Wackerle

Last Name: D - HI Counselor: Ms. annie Tichacek

Last Name: JH - MC Counselor: Ms. Stephanie Mullins

Last Name: MD - SB Counselor: Mr. Terence Small

Last Name: SC - Z Counselor: Ms. Katie Moorman

March Madness: Tournament of Books continues in the library! The field of 16 has been narrowed to 8! The titles remaining in the competition are:

• The Crossover Graphic Novel
• Ghosts Graphic Novel
• The Hunger Games
• The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die
• Long Way Down
• The Bridge Home
• Girl Stolen
• Prisoner B-3087

The students will vote for which titles should be in the Final 4 on Friday! Stay tuned!

8th Grade WWII Research

Mrs. Hayden and Mrs. Kayser's 8th grade classes have been reading Historical Fiction books about the Holocaust. In order to build background knowledge, the students came to the library for lessons about utilizing online databases, nonfiction books, copyright free images, source citations, and research strategies. Students choose their own World War II research topics including concentration camps, world leaders, Pearl Harbor, and D-Day.

This week we wanted to take a moment to thank the amazing individuals who help our students thrive at WMS! These phenomenal indivudals provide an invaluable foundation for student success and we couldn't do what we do without them in our pack! We so appreciate each and every one of you!

Thank you Twylaa Taylor, Becky Boswell, Kevin Foutch, Crista Moore, Anna Greenwood, and LaQuitta Wilder.

Parents of 6th and 7th grade students,

The window for Ramp Up is opening soon. If you and your child's teacher have discussed moving up a math course, it's time to sign up. Students that are currently in Math 6 would sign up for Ramp Up to 7/8, allowing them to be in Integrated Math 7/8 next year. Students that are currently in Math 7 would sign up for Ramp up to Algebra, allowing them to be in Algebra next year. The information about Ramp Up is linked here. Registration for Ramp Up begins this Friday, March 4 and sign ups will end on April 5. Please make sure to talk to your child's teacher if you think your student is eligible.

Math Department

• Rockwood’s Proposition P is a no-tax-increase initiative on the April 5, 2022 ballot. If passed, Prop P will authorize the district to establish a dedicated annual funding source for technology and safety upgrades as well as cycle maintenance projects without raising the district’s total tax rate. This funding source would eliminate the need to borrow funds and pay interest on scheduled technology and safety upgrades and annual maintenance items, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars. For more information about Proposition P, visit the district website at www.rsdmo.org/PropP

Hello Families,

If you child is part of a March Madness Basketball Team, the dates below are when practices will be held after school.

Tuesday, March 15: 7th Grade

Wednesday, March 16: 8th Grade

Practice ends at 3:40.

Our final March Madness games will be played on Friday, March 18th! With our 6th grade match in the morning and 7th/8th grade events happening in the afternoon!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Young or Dr. Kealen!

Thank you!

If your child is currently on the 6th Grade Gold Team, please communicate with Mrs. Anna Holtgrieve (Reichert) at reichertanna@rsdmo.org from here on out.

If your child is currently on the 6th Grade Green Team, please communicate with Mrs. Jocelyn Goeckner at goecknerjocelyn@rsdmo.org from here on out.

Please let us know if you have questions or concerns!

Thank you!

Exciting News! Trek Bicycle of Ballwin on Manchester Rd. is sponsoring a Matching Gift Campaign for the St. Patrick Center Casserole Fund. Beginning March 4 through March 14, Trek will match all donations up to $250. Added Bonus - The first 20 donations of $20 or more will receive a $20 Gift Card to Trek Bicycle. The above message featured our work for St. Patrick Center. Below is a testimonial from a WMS Family:

“Hi! Thank you from the Gregory family for incorporating the spirit of giving into what I hear is a really fun class. Our family participates in SPC's family wishes program annually. It is a special organization and you and your co-hort Mr. Davis are angels for engaging your students in such an important effort. We contributed $20 and are happy to do it again

With appreciation,

Molly, Kevin and Landon Gregory”

3 ways to Donate: Your Contribution may be sent to the Office by:

1. Check (payable to WMS, Casseroles noted in memo line)

2. Cash in an envelope with your name, the amount, and labeled Casseroles

3. Parent Portal to Pay Online via WMS Website; Student Council Donation button.

Tickets to attend the Spring Play; Mystery at Shady Acres wil go on sale Monday, February 28th.

Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or via Parent Portal.

Ticket Prices:

Age 13+ $5, Age 4-12 $3, Age 3 & Under Free

Show Times:

Friday, April 1st: 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 2nd: 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 3rd: 2:00 pm

Middle School

June 9th - July 8th: On-site learning at Crestview and Rockwood South (by school invitation only)

June 9th - July 8th: Online courses for Ramp-Up Math

July 18th - August 12th: Online education focusing on skills and enrichment open to all students

More details coming soon!

Email: suggscassandra@rsdmo.org
Website: https://www.rsdmo.org/Domain/32
Location: 17401 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO, USA
Phone: 636-733-4230
Twitter: @SuggsWms