WMS Newsletter

During the second semester, we will continue to focusing on improving behavior at WMS by utilizing the PBS (Positive Behavior System) framework.

PBS is about engaging students and promoting academic and social success. It focuses on teaching positive behavior so students will be successful in school and in life. Our overall goals include creating a positive environment that allow students to communicate and work with one another successfully. This framework will also provide students with tools to become more resilient and better communicators/problem solvers in the face of adversity. The ultimate goal is to increase learning time and foster a space where students feel valued.

1/5: Report Cards mailed home

1/15: Martin Luther King Jr Day - school closed

2/19: President's Day - school closed

3/8: Quarter 3 Incentive (games in gymnasium)

3/14: Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00

3/25-3/29: Spring Break

4/17-4/18: ELA Ohio State Tests (Grades 6-8)

4/24-4/25: Science Ohio State Tests (Grade 8)

5/1-5/2: Math Ohio State Tests (Grades 6-8)

5/17: Quarter 2 Incentive (Wilmington College visit)

5/23: Field Day/Last Day of School for Students

Extra Time Extra Help will continue after school until 4:00pm on most Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The purpose of Extra Time Extra Help is to allow time for students to work with teachers after school on their school work. Families will need to provide transportation for students staying for Extra Time Extra Help.

Want to see your student's grades and progress in real time? Email Mrs. Tippett at ann.tippett@wilmington.k12.oh.us for your registration key. The Progress Book Parent Portal will provide you access to up-to-date grades, attendance, and future assignments. For online viewers, click on the Progress Book photo for a link to the Parent Portal.

We want to make sure everyone is connected, especially as we get into the winter season. Families that are in our student management system will get one-call notifications automatically. If you have other family members or community members that would like to receive notifications and information from the school please use the linked photo here to sign up.

Students are expected to be on time to class. Teachers will track student tardiness to class. Unexcused tardies shall have consequences as follows:

• Tardy #1: Warning
• Tardy #2: Teacher will call home to inform parent/guardian of unexcused tardies
• Tardy #3: Teacher will call home and after school Cane Academy from 2:45-4:00 will be assigned
• Tardy #4: Further consequences will be assigned by administration to work towards improving the students' attendance to class. If a student is more than 5 minutes late to a class he/she is considered to be skipping. Students that are considered to be skipping, consequences will begin at the tardy #3 level above.