Weekly Update 12/16/23
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WRMS Staff
Hello West Rocks!
We had another busy week as we continue to get ready for winter break! CGS, P-Tech, and other regional high schools visited our grade 8 students on Tuesday. It was great to see how focused and engaged students were during the presentations. Multiple groups complimented the grade level as “one of the best groups” they have visited this year!
The chorus and members of the string ensemble had two wonderful performances on Wednesday – for students at an assembly during the day and at night for families and the community! Thank you to the Chorus Director Dr. Sara Golding and Orchestra Director Glen Ullman for their hard work with our students. Great job!
Thursday and Friday were filled with a variety of happenings – locker clean out, our Sport-a-Thon top earners got their “pizza party,” and the week concluded with last night’s movie night!
One week to go…and it’s Spirit Week sponsored by our Student Council. Check out the schedule below for the activities during the week. We will be selling WRMS T-shirts during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday for $15 in preparation for Thursday!
We will have our annual door decorating contest as homerooms compete for the top honors and as well as our grade level quarter one PAWS awards on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Have a great rest of the weekend,
Adam Reynolds
Principal, West Rocks Middle School
PS. This Friday, December 22 is a full day of school. Students are dismissed at 2:50pm.
EVENTS AND GROUPS
PAWS Quarter 1 In-Person Award Ceremonies
This week we will have our Q1 PAWS Awards by grade level. Teachers have nominated 40 students in each grade level to earn awards based on our school-wide expectations: (P)ositive Interactions, (A)ccountability, (W)illingness, and (S)afety. Families of students that will be receiving an award received an email from the grade level team leader earlier this week inviting them in for the in-person ceremony held in the auditorium.
- Tuesday, Dec 19: Grade 7 @ 8:30am (Questions – Rebecca Sabol sabolr@norwalkps.org)
- Wednesday, Dec 20: Grade 6 @ 8:30am (Questions – Dee Walters waltersd@norwalkps.org)
- Thursday, Dec 21: Grade 8 @ 8:30am (Questions – Sara Golding goldings@norwalkps.org)
Ski & Snowboarding Club Winter 2024
The WRMS Ski & Snowboarding Club will take 3 afternoon trips to Mount Southington on Fridays in January (1/12, 1/19, and 1/26). The bus will leave WRMS at 2:40pm and return around 9:00pm.
The club will take 1 day trip to Mohawk Mountain on Saturday, February 3. The bus will leave at 6:30am and return around 8:00pm. Students can participate in the 3 afternoon trips, the 1 day trip, or both.
Students must complete all components to register for the trip(s) – NPS/WRMS online permission slip, online portal registration through Mt. Southington and/or Mohawk Mountain, and turn in payment to the office.
Trip forms and information are provided here (English, Spanish). Reach out to the club adviser Dr. Reynolds with questions or for more information (reynoldsa@norwalkps.org).
ACADEMICS, PROGRAMS, AND CAMPAIGNS
Cranbury Market Grade 8 Fundraiser
Come out to Cranbury Market today (Sat Dec 16) and support the West Rocks Class of 2024 as they work to raise funds for field trips and promotion activities at the end of the year. They are also spreading a little holiday cheer, so stop by for a candy cane!
2023 Door Decorating Contest and Spirit Week!
Our Student Council is sponsoring this year’s door decorating contest and spirit week! Each day has a different theme for students to dress up! Our PTA will be selling WRMS t-shirts for $15 in the cafeteria on Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch waves (Thursday’s theme also includes wearing West Rocks gear!)
- Monday: Wear your festive holiday apparel!
- Tuesday: Find your twin, and dress like a friend!
- Wednesday: Dress like a teacher. Teachers will dress like the kids!
- Thursday: Dress like another decade…or wear WRMS gear!
- Friday: Wear your favorite PJ pants!
Scholastic Book Fair Thank You from LMS Sandy Mackowski
Thank you to all the West Rock families for supporting our Fall Scholastic Book Fair. It was a great success and so much fun to have with the kids. There is nothing quite like the joy you see children experience when they find that special book to read and cherish from attending a book fair. We are always grateful for your help as a school and hope that your children enjoyed the event. See you in the Spring for the next one!
PTA UPDATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
West Rocks at the Bridgeport Islanders on Jan. 27th
- Each ticket purchased by Jan. 10th gets you entered into a raffle to win a gift card to Don Carmello's or The Adventure Park!
WRMS T-Shirts for sale this Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch waves! $15!
Parents Night Out @ BancHouse January 25
Order your West Rocks Spirit Wear! (T-shirts will be on sale this week at school!)
Important Upcoming Dates
December 16 Cranbury Market Grade 8 Fundraiser
December 18 Grade 8 Music goes to NHS Candlelight; Spirit Week; Door Decorating
December 19 Grade 7 PAWS Awards; Spirit Week; Door Decorating
December 20 Grade 6 PAWS Awards; Spirit Week; Door Decorating
December 21 Grade 8 PAWS Awards; Spirit Week; Door Decorating
December 22 Last full day before break (2:50 dismissal); Spirit Week; Door Decorating Winner Announced!
December 23-January 1 Winter break
January 2 First day back in school after break