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Weekly Update 9/13/25

Weekly Update 9/13/25
Weekly Update 9/13/25
WRMS Staff

Hello West Rocks Students and Families!

Thank you for a great week at West Rocks and for such a strong turnout at our Back to School Night on Wednesday! It was wonderful to see so many families connecting with our teachers and learning about the year ahead.

If you were unable to attend, our introductory broadcasts are available to stream on YouTube (approx 20 min):

PTA Block Party This Wednesday!
We are excited to host our annual PTA Block Party this Wednesday, September 17, from 5:30-7:30 PM in the front of the school. This event is open to the entire community and is always a lot of fun! Join us for games, music, food trucks, and a Gaga tournament with a prize for this year’s champion. Check out the PTA information below for more details. We hope to see you there!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
On Monday, September 15, we begin our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Throughout the month, we will highlight Hispanic heritage and culture through morning announcements, student projects, and special events. We are especially excited for our second annual Staff vs. Students Soccer Game on Thursday, October 9. In addition, West Rocks will participate in the district-wide celebration on Wednesday, October 30, at Brien McMahon High School.

Fall NWEA Assessments
This week, students will take the math portion of the NWEA assessment in their homerooms on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The NWEA is:

  • A universal screener used to measure student growth from year to year.
     

  • A starting point for this school year and a tool to guide teacher instruction.
     

  • One of the data points used to identify students for intervention or possible gifted and talented programs.
     

To support a smooth testing experience, please help your child by ensuring their Chromebook is fully charged overnight. Students who arrive with a fully charged Chromebook will be entered into a raffle for some great prizes!

If your child is having issues with charging their Chromebook, please contact Dr. Golding so we can provide support (goldings@norwalkps.org).

Thank you for your continued partnership! We’re looking forward to a week filled with learning, celebration, and community fun!

Have a wonderful weekend,
Adam Reynolds
Principal, West Rocks Middle School

P.S. As a reference, don’t forget to check the district calendar for important dates throughout the school year.

MARINE SCIENCE

We're excited to share that the Aquarium will be hosting its second annual fall Marine Science Pathway Family Night on Thursday, September 25th from 5:30-8:00pm. This free event is open to all Marine Science Pathway students, teachers, staff, and their families. This includes all of Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School, West Rocks Middle School, and Brien McMahon High School. Check out the flyer below in both English and Spanish. 

FOOD SERVICE

PLEASE CONSIDER COMPLETING THE APPLICATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE AND REDUCED COST MEALS. FAMILIES WILL BE CHARGED STARTING IN OCTOBER.

The Norwalk Public Schools Food Services website provides families with important information about school meals and nutrition programs. It serves as a central hub for resources, forms, and updates related to student food services across the district.

  • This year, families will need to complete an application to be eligible for free and reduced cost meals. The State has provided time for this to occur, so students will be able to get meals at no charge through September. 

  • For assistance, please feel free to reach out to the main office at West Rocks (203) 899-2970.

https://www.norwalkps.org/departments/food-services 

PAWS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

It's that time of year again, West Rocks Community! Our West Rocks PAWS After-School Program started this week and runs through June 15th. This program is a fantastic opportunity for your student to have access to homework/classwork help as well as to engage in a number of student-driven activities and trips (such as sports, arts & crafts, game programming, cooking, etc.). This program is a FANTASTIC value - as the $210 registration fee works out to only a couple dollars a day! Our program runs from 3:00-5:15pm, Monday-Thursday and transportation home by bus is available when registering. 

  • If you are interested please register using this link or email Program Lead Mr. Ryan Perry (perryr@noralkps.org) with any questions!

AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS AND SPORTS

Tryouts for Travel Girls Indoor Field Hockey and Boys Touch Football

Tryouts for Travel Girls Indoor Field Hockey and Boys Touch Football will be held on September 16th, 17th, and 18th. Students must tryout and be selected to participate on these teams. These teams compete against the other middle schools in Norwalk. 

E-Sports

The Esports Club meets after school starting on Thursday September 25th

  • When: After school from 3 to 5pm on Tuesday and/or Thursdays

  • Where: Verizon Innovative Learning Lab - Room 188

  • Contact: Dr. Fox - Verizon Innovative Learning Lab Instructor & Senior Lab Mentor

  • Permission Slip Link (to be completed by parents/Guardians): https://forms.gle/jMJdjfHC2Je4BMVx5

We will be competing using the Minecraft Education Esports Program this year. Students will unleash their creativity in ready-made immersive Minecraft worlds designed to support learning through team build battles and role-based strategy games. Each of these inspiring worlds is designed to encourage team-building skills, such as collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, through STEM-based competitions.

Running Club

The West Rocks Running Club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3-4pm with Ms. Mouland. All running levels are welcome. There is a 25 students limit on a first come first serve basis. Please use the link to the Google Form to submit a permission slip. Running Club will begin on September 16th. 

Tryouts for Travel Girls Indoor Field Hockey and Boys Touch Football will be held on September 16th, 17th, and 18th. Students must tryout and be selected to participate on these teams. These teams compete against the other middle schools in Norwalk. 

After-School Clubs will begin meeting the week of September 15th. Students that participate in after-school clubs must have a ride home or be given permission to walk at 4pm. Please use the link to the Google Form to find the Fall Clubs that will be offered and to complete the permission slip. There is a minimum number of participants to run each club. 

GRADE 7

REGISTRATIONS STILL ACCEPTED! We are excited to announce the annual 7th-grade overnight field trip to the Outdoor Classroom at Camp Eisner! This trip is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in hands-on science and nature learning while building lasting memories with their peers. It is consistently remembered as a favorite middle school experience.

SAVE THE DATE: The 7th Grade is hosting a movie night on Friday, September 26th. The event is open to all students and admission is $10. Grade 7 families should be on the lookout for Parent Square posts from Ms. Sabol regarding concession donations for the evening.

DRAMA CLUB

We are excited to announce this year’s production is The Little Mermaid Jr. We will be presenting the show March 26-30, 2026. We will have our first meeting Tuesday, September 16th from 3-4pm. All students interested in auditioning will begin dance auditions on Thursday, September 18th from 3-4pm. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Golding at goldings@norwalkps.org.

PTA

Panther Block Party is Almost Here! 
The countdown is on—our annual Panther Block Party is happening this Wednesday, September 17th from 5:30–7:30 PM at West Rocks Middle School!

This FREE family event will feature:
 Music
 Food Trucks (*food for purchase)
 Lawn games & a Gaga Tournament hosted by Dr. Reynolds
 FREE giveaways & raffle prizes
 A chance to connect with other West Rocks families

Don’t miss one of the best nights of the year for our Panther community—we can’t wait to see you there! 

Panther Spirit Wear – Order Now! 

Show your Panther Pride with our latest spirit wear!

T-Shirts → Available now for same-week delivery ($20)

Hoodies → Our new design is expected to arrive this week! Purchase one at the Panther Block Party on 9/17, or pre=order now and have it delivered to your child’s homeroom teacher’s mailbox ($40)

Bundle & Save → Hoodie + T-Shirt for just $55

Order Here: https://westrocks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=7084&form=2 

Online Store → Looking for more options? Shop through our on-demand vendor. Orders ship directly to you in about 3 weeks. Shop here: https://spirithero.com/collections/west-23 

It’s Not Too Late to Join the PTA!

Becoming a PTA member is simple—membership alone shows your support for our students, staff and school. There are NO requirements to volunteer or attend meetings—just sign up and show your Panther pride!


Membership is $12 and comes with perks!

 Voting rights on the PTA budget and executive board

 Early access to volunteer opportunities (if you’d like to help out)

 Convenient meetings offered both in person and on Zoom

 A 90-minute SkyZone jump pass (first 50 families only!)

SkyZone passes can be picked up at the Panther Block Party on 9/17.


Join here: https://westrocks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=7084&form=1


Mark your calendar: Our first PTA Meeting of the year will be Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30PM. 


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