WMMS Tiger Times

We're getting close to the end of the first quarter and we're well into the swing of things here at WMMS. Social contracts are posted in every room and students are becoming familiar with referring to them in many situations in class. To tie in with Capturing Kids' Hearts we have also implemented Positive Office Referrals. Students are receiving these when we catch them doing something great, being responsible, being respectful and upholding our social contracts. A positive office referral means the student conference calls home with me and we share the good news, and they receive a "Tiger Buck" to purchase items or discounts to Fun Nights. Our positive office referrals are also displayed outside the office and then will be sent home.

Our first Fun Night is Friday, October 21st from 6-8 PM. Please reference our student handbook as students must meet school attendance and behavior criteria to participate.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are this month and more information will be sent soon.

Be sure to check out the rest of the newsletter for other opportunities!

Brandi VanDelft

WMMS Principal

Students may attend these meetings during advisory:

Tuesday, October 4th - 7th/8th grade boys basketball

Wednesday, October 5th - 7th/8th grade girls basketball

Monday, October 10th - Math Team

Wednesday, October 12th - Scholar Bowl Team

Students interested in trying out for 7th and 8th-grade winter sports will need a PRIVIT account complete and updated prior to the tryout dates. For information about PRIVIT accounts, please visit https://kirksvilletigers-mo.e-ppe.com/index.jspa

Tryouts are held the week of October 17th.

8th Grade Boys Basketball-6am WMMS GYM

Coach: Brian Mayer, bmayers@kirksville.k12.mo.us

7th Grade Boys-3:00-4:45 PM WMMS GYM

Coach: Andy Jackson, ajackson@kirksville.k12.mo.us

7th/8th Grade Girls-6:00-8:00 PM WMMS GYM

Coaches: Sloane Totta, stotta@kirksville.k12.mo.us, Jessica Morrow, jmorrow@kirksville.k12.mo.us

MS WR-Wrestling Room 3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Coaches: David Schutter, dschutter@kirksville.k12.mo.us; James Hendler, jhendler@kirksville.k12.mo.us

MS Basketball Cheer-WMMS Commons 3:00-5:00PM

Coaches: Lacey Gordy, lgordy@kirksville.k12.mo.us; Cora Howell, chowell@kirksville.k12.mo.us

Attendance: We look forward to seeing your child every day! If your child must miss school, please contact the main office (660) 665-3793 before 8:00 to let us know. If we haven't heard from anyone regarding an absence, we will call home to make sure your child is safe.

Scheduling/Student Concerns: Mrs. Yoder (6th grade and Mag 7) and Mrs. James (8th grade and Eagles) are here to help! (660) 665-3793 extension 4

Medical Concerns: Nurse Gabby can help if your child has medical needs or if you have questions about your child's health. (660) 665-3793 extension 5

Classroom Questions: The easiest way to reach your child's teacher is via email. Click here for a list of emails.

Transportation: If you have a question about your child's bus or about signing your child up to ride the bus, please contact the transportation office at (660) 626-1444.

General Questions: If you are not sure who to contact for your specific question, our amazing office secretaries, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Reed, can help answer your question or connect you to the right person. (660) 665-3793

Staff Email Directory

Community Action Partnership Northeast Missouri offers a variety of programs such as Head Start, LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program,) Housing Assistance, weatherization of homes and a variety of community and youth programs. LIHEAP helps with winter heating and summer cooling bills based on income eligibility. Housing Assistance aids those who need a security deposit and first-month rent, past due rent, and other past due utility bills, based on available funding and income eligibility. You can contact CAPNEMO at www.capnemo.org or call 660-665-9855. If you are in need of further assistance or have any questions please contact our School Social Worker, Tiffany LaBeth at 660-665-3793

The Complete Family Medicine CARES Center is a school-based health center formed in August 2019 through a partnership between the Kirksville R-III School District and Complete Family Medicine, a service of Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. “CARES” stands for “Care At R-III for Every Student”.

Purpose: To provide accessible and affordable urgent/walk-in and preventative/well health services on-site at the school district’s campus to students, faculty, and staff. Students will not be able to be seen at the center without the consent from their parent/guardian.

Location: The center is located in the northwest corner of the Kirksville Area Technical Center (KATC) at 1103 South Cottage Grove. Using the north entrance to the building, the CARES Center lobby is the first door on the right. There will be limited, designated patient parking west of the entrance.

Hours of Operation: 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Some of the Services Provided at the CARES Center: Urgent/Walk-in care, Preventative Care, Wellness Visits, Immunizations (free for medicaid eligible and uninsured students through VFC and billed as normal for commercial), Flu Vaccine, Sports Physicals, Point-of-Care Testing (ie - Rapid Strep and Influenza Testing), can arrange for COVID testing if needed.

Team at the CARES Center: Provider (either Physician or Nurse Practitioner), Licensed Nurse, and Clinic Coordinator

Complete Family Medicine CARES Center at (660)956-7011

https://www.cfmcares.com/locations/Complete-Family-Medicine-CARES-Center/4/location-details

• FCA: Thursday mornings at 7:15 am in room S7 with Mr. Cook (Dcook@kirksville.k12.mo.us)
• Study Hall: Every day 7:10-7:43 am in the computer lab
• October 19: End 1st Quarter
• October 21: Fun Night @ WMMS 6:00-8:00 pm
• October 24: NO SCHOOL
• October 26: Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00 pm
• October 27: Parent Teacher Conferences 1:30 - 7:00 pm
• October 28: NO SCHOOL

TylerSIS Parent Portal: This will allow you to see your student's grades and attendance and is an easy way to email teachers when you have questions. If you have not yet logged in, please contact the middle school office to get started.

Download our School App: Here is a quick video to get your familiar with our new app and the features you might find handy. https://youtu.be/bbmlN2qOKrQ

Updated Email: Progress reports, grade cards, and monthly newsletters are all emailed home. Let us know if you have a new email address. You are able to update this through the Parent Portal as well.

WMMS Website

WMMS Facebook Page: Follow us on Facebook for reminders and updates. @KVWMMS

William Matthew Middle School

1515 South Cottage Grove

Kirksville, MO 63501

660-665-3793