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"Being Intentionally Excellent"
Vision and Mission
Vision and Mission Statement
Vision – Develop 21st Century champions by providing rigorous academic opportunities and optimal social growth allowing scholars to excel and reach their highest potential.
Mission – Prepare our scholars in a safe environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion while promoting academic excellence through school improvement initiatives.
Core Values
WCMS Core Values
Harmony
Accountability
Family
Honesty
Wisdom
WCMS SIP Goals
1. By the end of the 2026-2027 school year, increase the CCRPI Content Mastery score in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies by 5 percent.
2. By the end of 2026-2027 school year, increase the percentage of ESOL Students and SWD students meeting the annual improvement target by 6 percent in Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science.
3. By the end of each semester, 80% of West Chatham Middle School staff will consistently implement the school-wide behavior expectations framework, “The West Chatham Way,” as measured by bi-weekly culture/climate walks data, staff and student surveys.
Wildcat R.I.S.E.
WCMS Mentorship Program
Information coming soon. Please sign up to mentor students needing support.
WCMS Spelling Bee
Students, it's time for you to show your S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G skills. The school spelling bee is right around the corner. Your ELA teachers will be holding the class spelling bees next week (week of October 26). The top two students from every homeroom will advance to the grade level Bee to be held in November. The study words and definitions will be distributed to the two classroom winners.
Again the grade level Bee will take place in November and the School Spelling Bee will be in December. The school winner and an alternate will advance to the district's Spelling Bee.
We wish you all the best in your Spelling endeavors.
United Way
Wildcat Family 💙
We are just two weeks away from the close of our United Way campaign (11/6/2026).
Please consider donating to this cause. We never know when we or someone close to us will encounter a situation that requires assistance!
If you are able to donate just $8.00 per paycheck, you will receive the Caring Club membership as well as FREE MONDAY DRESS DOWN DAYS for the remainder of the school year!
Use this LINK to make your donation or scan the QR code attached. It is also posted by the time clocks and outside my classroom.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me!
❤️Castillo
WCMS TOTY and ISPY
Congratulations
Denise O'Neal and Roshea Sterling-Nesbitt
Wildcat MVP
Ms. Demetria Campbell
Congratulations November MVP, Ms. Demetria Campbell. We proudly celebrate you for bringing Science to life through engaging, hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and deepen student understanding. By creating opportunities for students to actively investigate, experiment, and apply scientific concepts, you make learning meaningful and memorable. Thank you for your intentionality and dedication to making Science come alive for our Wildcats!
Reminders
Arrive to duty posts on time
Refrain from cell phone use while on duty
Actively monitor students
Student Behavior Reflections
Refocus Rooms
Please ensure to follow discipline protocols. Ensure students are completing reflection forms when they are directed to a refocus room. Students should not be timed out in the halls/pods unsupervised.
Remind Students and Their Families!
Student Attendance
Teacher Responsibilities
School Safety
- Wear Safe Badges at all times
- See something, say something
- Ensure doors remained locked
- Don't prop doors for any reason
- ALL visitors must report to the front office
- NEVER open doors for individuals requesting entrance
WCMS Universal Instructional Strategies
These are our universal instructional strategies. We should see these strategies being implemented during instruction. Using these strategies intentionally and with fidelity will support a thriving teaching and learning environment and promote optimal learning outcomes.
- Aggressive Monitoring
- Student Discourse
- Student Goal Setting (Student-led Conferencing)
- Positive Narration/Precise Directions
Begin with the End
November Birthday Celebrations
Click on the Birthday Card for a Message to You!
Happy Birthday Wildcat Family
Ms. Andrade- 3 Nov
Mrs. Betty-Henry- 14 Nov
Ms. Grant- 15 Nov
Mr. Branan- 28 Nov
Mr. Roper- 29 Nov
Lesson Plans Due
Event Information
Every Student Should Be Engaged In
DEAR Time
0710-0740
Purpose: Encourage independent reading, improve reading stamina, and foster a positive reading culture.
Frequency: Often daily or several times a week; can be in the morning, afternoon, or during a specific scheduled block.
Structure: Students choose a book of interest and read silently. Teachers can also read or circulate to support students, discuss texts, or conduct brief mini-lessons on reading strategies.
Benefits:
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Strengthens literacy skills
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Encourages reflection and comprehension
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Creates a calm, focused classroom routine
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Provides opportunities for goal setting and self-directed learning
Attendance Team Meeting
Event Information
2 Nov 2026 Remote Learning Preparation
Please prepare to send a paper assignment. I would encourage the team to collectively work together provide one assignment for each content and staple for a packet and distribute it by the last block teacher on Monday.
Remote Learning PD Day
PROWL (Instructional Focus)
Monday- Reading
Tuesday- Math
Wednesday- SEL
Thursday - Math
Friday- Writing
Pre-Work Collaborative Planning Meetings
Teachers,
When you come to collaborative planning each week, you will need to have completed your pre work. You will need to come with activities you plan to use for all areas of your instructional framework. They must be aligned to the standards, LT and success criteria. How will you check for understanding? How will you provide opportunities for students to know/show mastery. Remember to plan using our universal instructional strategies: aggressive monitoring, precise directions/positive narration, and student discourse. SPED department, come prepared to incorporate SDI during planning sessions.
