WRMS Weekly Update 1/5/25
January 5, 2025 (Please download the Parent Square app to select your preferred language.) |
Hello West Rocks…and Happy New Year! 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:
- NPS permission form: https://forms.gle/bWehoeaPYUnEgdfb8
- 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! ππ
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.
ποΈ Get your tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Westrocks4
Start the year off with fun, family, and friends—don’t miss it! πΎππ€
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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