Whiteford Middle School Newsletter

5th and 6th Grade Class Schedule

5th and 6th Grade Specials Rotations

7th and 8th Grade Bell Schedule

Curriculum Guide

Infinite Campus Annual Agreements 26-27

Middle School Student Handbook

Parent Concerns Flowchart

Schoology Parent Help Guide

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Process

NEW INFO

1. Marking Period 1 grades should all be posted and good to go! Please reach out to me with any questions! How to Access Grades: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hKpFSTPaSZGgfFJ-LX462DsdUFSEbic-iF_HquTMuJo/edit?usp=sharing

2. Parent-teacher conferences went so well! Thank you to everyone who attended, we hope you found the time to be beneficial and meaningful.

3. Reminder that we have our MS Toledo Walleye Game for Grades 5-8 on Wednesday, Nov 18th. More updates will be sent through IC. Lunch will be provided at the game but students may be cash for additional snacks if they are interested. Phones are not allowed at this event.

3. Please continue to talk to your students about the importance of keeping their hands to themselves at all times and treating others with kindness and respect. Reinforcing these expectations consistently will help us maintain a safe and positive learning environment for everyone.

Past Arcadian Adventures from our Middle School Publications class can be found on our District website under "Publications." Click HERE to be directed to the website. We are so proud of our Newspaper crew!

Today is a great reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference! A smile, a kind word, or lending a helping hand can brighten someone's day.

In honor of World Kindness Day, our 5th graders made thank-you cards for our wonderful lunch staff, Ms. Mercedes, Ms. Crystal, and Ms. Rose! We appreciate these ladies and all they do for our students and school each day!

A little kindness goes a long way!

A big THANK YOU to Mr. Truna’s Middle School 21st Century Leaders class for putting together goody bags to help fuel our Varsity Football team as they prepare for tonight’s MHSAA Regional Championship game!

What a great way to show school spirit and support our Bobcats as they continue their postseason run!

Thank you, 21st Century Leaders, for your thoughtfulness and for cheering on our team! Your support means so much! GO BOBCATS!

WE LOVE OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK GROUP!

A huge thank you to Mr. Huard, Mr. Middaugh, Mr. Welling, and Mr. Nykiel for all of their hard work in making our Veterans Day program such a success!

We are especially grateful to the veterans who joined us and to all who have served our country. We are so proud of our school and community

A huge thank-you to the WPA for all of their hard work with events! The Mother-Son event was awesome & we appreciate everyone who helped with the Cookie Dough fundraiser. You are all appreciated! If you are interested in learning more or helping out, please contact Ali Houghtaling at whiteford.parents@gmail.com.

11/18: 5th-8th Grade Toledo Walleye Game (9am-2pm)

11/23: Vision Screening for 5th and 7th graders (AM)

11/25: Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving (11:05am)

11/26: Happy Thanksgiving! No School

11/27: No School

The following students had their names drawn from our Bobcat Bucks and were the lucky weekly candy/chip winners! Congrats to our winners (from left to right):

Zoie Marvin, Sienna Smith and Jaxon Kronk

Keep it up, Bobcats!

Keep being safe, respectful and responsible. Our weekly drawings will continue each week & our big MP2 drawing will be on December 16th! See prizes below!

Responsibility is an important part of being a successful middle school student. It means coming to class prepared, completing assignments, following expectations, and taking ownership of our actions. At Whiteford Middle School, we encourage students to make positive choices, learn from mistakes, and hold themselves accountable. Building these habits now will help students succeed in school and beyond!

Winter sports are right around the corner! Bobcat fans, be sure to check out the upcoming Middle School Winter Athletic Schedules and mark your calendars to support our student-athletes!

Please remember that all athletic schedules are subject to change, especially during the winter and spring seasons due to inclement weather.

For the most accurate and up-to-date schedules, including game cancellations, postponements, and rescheduled events, please visit our official athletic website: https://whitefordathletics.com/Events

We encourage all families and fans to check the website regularly throughout the season for updates.

Go Bobcats!

Athletic eligibility is checked weekly for all middle and high school student-athletes. Parents will receive an Infinite Campus alert from their building office if their student has a D or F in any class on Fridays, and the Athletic Office will begin reaching out to Athletes that are failing courses on Monday.

Student-athletes are encouraged to start the year strong, stay on top of assignments, and communicate with their teachers.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal: Student Registration, marking period and semester grades, credits, and attendance are always visible in the Parent Portal throughout the school year. An app can be downloaded to your phone, or you can click HERE

Schoology: Our K-12 teaching staff uses Schoology to communicate with students and families, post assignments and grades, and sometimes include instructional videos. Here is a Schoology Parent Account video sharing introductory information about Schoology. If your family has yet to access Schoology or downloaded the App for your phone, you can email your child’s teacher for log-in details or contact Ashley Van Camp at ashley.vancamp@whiteford.k12.mi.us for support.

Infinite Campus Attendance Update : Parents and guardians will now receive an automated phone call if their student is marked as an unexcused absence during the first two hours of the school day. If your student will be absent, please contact the attendance line as soon as possible.

Alicia Flynn-Bollin

Middle School Principal

alicia.flynn@whiteford.k12.mi.us

734 856-1443 ext. 126

Brittany Johnston

MS Administrative Assistant

brittany.johnston@whiteford.k12.mi.us

734 856-1443 ext. 125

Mirandia Green

MS/HS Athletic Director

mirandia.green@whiteford.k12.mi.us

734 856-1443 ext. 103

Ashley Van Camp

Athletic/District Administrative Assistant

ashley.vacamp@whiteford.k12.mi.us

734 856-1443 ext. 129