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WRMS Weekly Update 1/5/25

WRMS Weekly Update 1/5/25
WRMS Staff

January 5, 2025 (Please download the Parent Square app to select your preferred language.)

Hello West Rocks…and Happy New Year!  

Bring on 2025! We had a successful return to school and really highlighted the importance of reflection and resolutions. Over the next week or so, we will continue to ask students about their goals for this year. After two quick days, we are ready for a full week of school!

Over the break, we had our portable classrooms removed! The image above shows the space behind the school. We are excited because all students are in the main building.

We are quickly approaching the midpoint of the year. Semester 1 (and Q2) ends on January 22. Please be sure to check PowerSchool regularly for grades and attendance information. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or counselor.

Norwalk Public Schools has shifted its assessment calendar this year. We will give our second and final NWEA test in February instead of January. This is a reduction in overall testing and will provide more of an opportunity for students to focus on Smarter Balanced in May.

As the weather gets colder, please be sure to have your student bring a coat, hat, and gloves if necessary to school. We will go outside for recess each day.

Good luck to our travel basketball teams as they kick off their seasons!

Adam Reynolds
Principal, West Rocks Middle School

SCIENCE IXL SCHOOLWIDE COMPETITION!

This Monday, January 6 begins our next schoolwide competition…Science IXL! It will run through Friday, January 31. Each class per grade level will compete against one another. 
 
Science teachers will assign students daily work in IXL and enter it as a weekly grade in PowerSchool. 
 
The class with the most skills proficient between Jan 6-31 wins a prize! We will have one prize for the "current leaders" halfway through! 

SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB 2025

The WRMS Ski & Snowboarding Club will take 4 afternoon trips to Mt. Southington this winter. There will be separate registrations and payments to both Mt. Southington and West Rocks. The club advisers are Dr. Reynolds, Ms. Gacesa, and Ms. Sabol
Trip dates:

  • Tuesday 1/14/25
  • Tuesday 1/28/25
  • Tuesday 2/4/25
  • Tuesday 2/11/25

The bus leaves WRMS at 2:40pm and returns around 9:00 pm.
 
REQUIRED FORMS:

  1. NPS permission form: https://forms.gle/bWehoeaPYUnEgdfb8
  2. Registration through the Mt. Southington Portal.

There have been some issues with the portal, and families have had success using the link below: https://mtsouthington.connectintouch.com/group/register/8ed6d081-0fd2-4c37-b74b-a11b1807a5b9 

Registrations are due Friday, January 10.

Contact Dr. Reynolds with questions (reynoldsa@norwalkps.org).

GRADE 8 - HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE

Norwalk High Schools are all holding an open house. Grade 8 met virtually with Ms. DiCerbo and Dr. Golding to discuss the application process for high schools before break. Families are encouraged to view. Any questions can be directed to Ms. DiCerbo. The deadline for applications is in early January. 

YEARBOOK

THAT NEW YEARBOOK FEELING

Remember the excitement of cracking open a yearbook for the first time and reliving the year captured inside? Don't let that feeling slip away. Order a West Rocks Middle School yearbook today! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1037145/West-Rocks-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/2024073104235294363/CATALOG_SHOP/ 
 
MAKE IT ONE-OF-A-KIND 
Personalize the yearbook cover with your student's name and icons representing their interests. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1037145/WEST-ROCKS-MIDDLE-SCHOOL/2024082214153279092/CATALOG_SHOP/

PTA UPDATE AND UPCOMING DATES

Our next PTA Meeting will be Tuesday, January 7th at 6:30pm. Agenda items include:

  • Bridgeport Islanders Game
  • Winter Dance
  • Upcoming Fundraisers

A full agenda will be shared before the meeting, and we’d love to see you there! Our meetings are open to everyone—come join us and be part of the conversation. If you’d like to take your support to the next level and have voting rights, consider becoming a member. Membership is just $10/year!
 
You can also join virtually: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81777917326?pwd=bO4onK2Za2bH0WQau8qeFrQP6OvDBe.1
 
Become a member here: https://westrocks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5118&form=1

Kick Off the New Year with a Fun Night Out! πŸŽ‰πŸ’
Looking for a great way to start 2025? Join us on Friday, January 17th for an exciting Bridgeport Islanders game! 
 
The PTA has reserved a section so we can cheer together as a Panther community. Plus, we’ll be hosting the Chuck A Puck game to support WRMS.
 
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Westrocks4
 
Start the year off with fun, family, and friends—don’t miss it! πŸΎπŸ’šπŸ–€
 
PTA Website:westrocks.ptboard.com
PTA Email:westrockspta@gmail.com
 Social Media Links:
 Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/westrockspta 
 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/westrockspta/
Upcoming Dates
January 7 PTA meeting @ 6:30pm
January 10 Bingo Night! Sponsored by Grade 7
January 14 First home travel basketball game
January 16 Home travel basketball game
January 17 BPT Islander’s Hockey game @ 7pm (PTA Event!)
 
Please utilize our calendar on our school website: https://wrms.norwalkps.org/

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