Stay in Touch with Wester Middle School!

Website: https://wester.mansfieldisd.org/
Location: 1520 N. Walnut Creek Mansfield, TX 76063
Phone: 682.314.1800
MISD Website: https://www.mansfieldisd.org/ and MISD Calendar

Keep up to date: WESTER MS Facebook Page & Wester PTA Facebook Page

ATHLETICS: Schedules and Info

Jan. 28 - 7th Grade Parent Meeting (TEAMs) regarding HB1526 (see below and e-mail sent 1/17)

DUE Jan. 31 - Cheer/Drill/Mascot Application Window

DUE Jan. 31- REZONING APPLICATIONS OPEN (see below for more information)

DUE Jan. 31 - MISD's Innovation Expo Entry Deadline (See Flyer & Guidelines Below)

This coming week in advisory all students will recieve a yellow tutoring pass. The goal is to reward students who are spending extra time with teachers for extra help, tutoring other students, or STAAR tutoring. The students will use this yellow pass to proeceed to the front of the EVOLV lines in the morning to get to tutoring faster. Once they have attended tutoring 10 times before or after school they will redeem it for $50 wildcat cash to spend at the PBIS store at the end of the 6 weeks. It can be any combination of teachers as long as they remember to get the teacher to sign it. If you need help encouraging your student to come in for extra help remind them to earn the cash💵💰 It is also a way for you to verify if they are actually coming as well.

Dear 7th Grade Parents,

According to our state Health TEKS, we are to cover some Health topics at the middle grades related to sexual health. This is a completely optional unit that requires parent permissions. You can find a link to our state Health TEKS here.

Our school has partnered with Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) to provide information on relationships and sexual health. Through these programs, students are provided research-based information on how to achieve optimal health and are encouraged to focus on their dreams and goals. You are invited to join us for the Parent Presentation to preview what the students will see and receive tools and strategies for communication with your child.

Parent Program:

Location: Microsoft TEAMS Online Meeting Link

Date: January 28, 2025

Time: 7:30 pm

The student program will be presented via TEAMS to students on Feb 13th (7th grade).

Youth Equipped to Succeed believes strongly in connecting students to positive messages and healthy relationships that will help them navigate cultural pressures. Through their programming, students of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances are equipped with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need in order to achieve more healthy and successful futures.

To view an outline of the program content, please visit the Youth Equipped to Succeed website at: https://justsayyes.org/program-outlines/

After the parent meeting if you need to change your permission, please see e-mail from 1/17 to see if you have opted in or out of the lessson and the process for changing your permission.

Dear Wester Families,

TEA released the 2023-24 Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) data reports on December 12, 2024. These data reports pull together a wide range of information on students' performance in each school and district in Texas every year. These reports show student performance disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

TEA mandates that we share these data with stakeholders within 90 days of receiving them. The 90-day period excludes the holidays and the winter breaks.

Links to the TAPR Report are viewable here on our Wildcat Newsletter, and you can also see the 23-24 TAPR Reports for Wester MS and Mansfield ISD, along with the glossary, linked below. Alternatively, you can access your campus TAPR data report on TEA's TAPR website.

We are excited to announce that we will be going on a schoolwide field trip on May 8th, 2025 to Alley Cats in Burleson to celebrate all the hard work and dedication our Wester students have put into this year. This will be taking place during the school day. We will depart the campus at 9:00 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m.

The cost for the field trip will be $26 per person and will cover unlimited laser tag, bowling, mini-golf, video games, go-carts, and a $20 FUN card towards prize games. The price will also cover two slices of pizza and a drink. We will be transported in MISD busses to and from the event. Due to the need to pay the venue in advance, NO REFUNDS will be issued.

To encourage our students to continue embodying the "Wester Way" through positive behavior and a strong commitment to their school community, we are using this field trip as a special incentive. Starting in the second semester, any student who receives an in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or a placement in the DAEP, will be unable to participate in the trip. These students will remain at school on the day of the event, where an alternative learning plan will be provided for them. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping students make responsible choices.

We are currently finalizing the details of the trip and will share more information as it becomes available. We wanted to bring this to your attention in advance so that you have time to make any necessary plans. We will begin collecting payment and provide additional details in February. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting trip!

Look for additional details coming soon.

Early College High School Application - Deadline Jan. 24th @ 4:30pm

1. Before applying, review the application process and criteria.
2. Apply Here. (The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.)

For more information, download our ECHS FAQsPDF or visit the Early College High School website.

The Mansfield ISD Board has approved zoning changes that will impact the Wester Middle School attendance zone beginning in Fall 2025. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, some addresses previously zoned for Wester Middle School are now assigned to Howard Middle School and some addresses previously zoned for Mansfield High School are now assigned to Summit High School.

Click HERE for Middle School map or click HERE for High School map to determine if your address is affected.

Students who are affected will automatically be enrolled at Howard Middle School and/or Summit High School for the 2025-2026 school year. Current 7th grade families will have the option to remain at the Wester campus by submitting the Rezoning Option Form 7th Grade, while current 8th grade families will only have the Sibling Option Form 8th Grade if they have a current 10th-grade or 11th-grade sibling remaining at Mansfield High School in Fall 2025.

If you have questions regarding the attendance zones for your residency for the 2025-2026 school year see the link below for more information or contact Student Services at 817-299-6360.

The first-ever Mansfield ISD Innovation Expo is almost here! This dynamic event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their talents and creativity through digital projects. The Innovation Expo celebrates student innovation and our district’s commitment to fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking educational environment.

Event Details:

• Theme: Future Forward
• Categories: Dynamic Storytelling, Digital Masterpieces, Smart Solutions, Community Innovations
• Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025, by 10:00 p.m.

Projects can be submitted using the online submission form. We want to see MISD students innovate and shine! For additional information please visit our Innovation Expo webpage or watch this video.

BOX TOPS have gone digital. Click photo below to find out how you can join to help earn money for Wester Middle School.

Assistant Principal

• LAST NAME A-L ManPhan@misdmail.org
• LAST NAME M-Z BeatriceOwens@misdmail.org

Counselor

• LAST NAME A-L TaylorHarris@misdmail.org
• LAST NAME M-Z BaileyWofford@misdmail.org

8:15 – 8:40 FRONT Doors Open: Students in Gym, Cafeteria, Tutorials

8:45 – 9:30 1st Period

9:34 – 10:19 2nd Period
10:23 – 11:08 3rd Period

11:12 – 12:35 4th Period

• 1st Lunch 11:13 - 11:48
• 2nd Lunch 11:53 - 12:28

12:39 – 12:59 5th Period (ADVISORY)

1:03 - 1:48 6th Period

1:52 – 2:37 7th Period
2:41 – 3:26 8th Period

3:30 – 4:15 9th Period
4:15 Dismissal Bell