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WRMS Weekly Update 3/30/25

WRMS Weekly Update 3/30/25
WRMS Weekly Update 3/30/25
WRMS Staff

Hello West Rocks! 

A special thanks to Ms. Fusarelli and the Mural Club for showcasing their talent to create a quilt based on the book The All-Together Quilt by Lizzy Rockwell. Schools across the district each designed an original piece of artwork to celebrate reading throughout the month of March. Check out the pictures above! 
 
Thank you for a great week and your participation in the Panorama Survey! We give this survey once per year and use the information to make decisions. All stakeholders are included, so it provides a balanced perspective on all our key areas. Because we reached our goal, each grade level will get an extended recess one day before break! 
 
Congratulations our grade 6 and 7 students that were recipients of our Q2 PAWS Awards on Wednesday and Thursday! Thank you to those families that were able to attend to help recognize and celebrate their student. Grade 8 will be Wednesday, April 2. Check out the photos from the events posted on our social media pages!
 

Instagram: wrms_ct
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/West-Rocks-Middle-School-100076430403630/

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re proud to support the campaign once again as a school community. Throughout the month, we’ll engage in activities that promote understanding, inclusion, and respect for all. More information below. 
 


The last day of Q3 is this Friday, April 4. Please check PowerSchool for updated grading and attendance information. Reach out to your student’s teacher directly with questions on assignments and grades.
 
There is no school Monday, March 31 in observance of Eid al-Fitr. We have used this video to teach our students about the holiday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OF4HEGNBRQ 
 
Have a great long weekend, 
Adam Reynolds
Principal, West Rocks Middle School 
 
PS. Please continue to refer to the district calendar throughout the spring for important dates. (https://www.norwalkps.org/about/district-overview/official-district-calendar)

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH - APRIL

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re proud to support the campaign once again as a school community. Throughout the month, we’ll engage in activities that promote understanding, inclusion, and respect for all. 

  • We will have “Wednesday Blues” and students and staff will be encouraged to wear blue in support of the Autism Acceptance Campaign.
  • Blue WRMS T-shirts are on sale for $10 and all proceeds will be donated to Autism research. 
  • West Rocks is encouraging students, staff, and families to attend the City of Norwalk’s “Light it Up Blue” event at the Norwalk Town Green on April 1 @ 6:30pm. Attending students will earn service hours.

SHREK JR.

Shrek Jr. was an OGRE-SIZED success! A HUGE thank you to the entire WRMS community for showing up in a big way to support our incredibly talented students. Over the course of three days, we welcomed nearly 1,200 audience members—what an amazing turnout! 💚
 
A special shoutout goes to our incredible parent volunteers—your donations of time, food, and energy helped everything run smoothly behind the scenes. We truly couldn’t have done it without you! And of course, the biggest thanks to our dedicated Drama Club staff, Dr. Golding, our advisor and show producer, Ms. Zavala and Ms. Breault, our directors, Mr. Kendon, our choreographer, and Mrs. Genovese, our musical director. Dr. Golding and the staff poured countless hours into making this production a magical experience for both cast and audience. Your passion and commitment helped our students truly shine on stage. Bravo to everyone involved in bringing Shrek Jr. to life—we’re still feeling the magic!

GIFTED AND TALENTED (GT) PARENT NOMINATION

Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program:

Our Gifted and Talented Program (GT) embraces a rolling admissions process. Student performance is evaluated continually. Parent/Guardian nominations are accepted once per year in the spring for current sixth and seventh grade students. Our nomination window opens on March 31, 2025 and closes on April 11, 2025. 
 
For more information and to find the Parent Nomination Form, please visit the NPS Gifted & Talented website:

https://www.norwalkps.org/academics/curriculum/gifted-and-talented 

Please reach out to West Rock's Gifted and Talented Teachers Denise Meade (meadewarrend@norwalkps.org) or Janine Mouland (moulandj@norwalkps.org) if you have any questions.

ATHLETICS

Travel Soccer and Volleyball
Tryouts of Travel Soccer and Volleyball will begin on April 1st. Both are co-ed teams. Any students interested in trying out must submit a permission slip using the Google Form. 

https://forms.gle/MQgkCT2R6EMgJN159

Girls Field Hockey Club
Girls Field Hockey Club will begin meeting on Mondays after school beginning April 7th. No experience or equipment necessary -- just show up and play! Please submit a permission slip if you would like to participate. 

https://forms.gle/oNQtHdYhpLKbxYMj7

SPRING CLUBS

After School Clubs will begin meeting on April 1st. Any students interested in participating must submit a permission slip using the Google Form. 

https://forms.gle/7D6E8fT9aBF8n9V38

GRADE 7 BRONX ZOO FIELD TRIP

The seventh grade will be attending a science-based educational field trip this school year! 

Our trip will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx, NY. This field trip is connected to our Grade 7 Next Generation Science Standards. Students will have the opportunity to visit over 4,000 animals over 265 acres including the Gorilla Exhibit! To read the full letter please view HERE. We are looking forward to a great educational experience for all students! 

Please fill out the GOOGLE FORM if you would like your child to attend. The cost is $60.

PTA UPDATE AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Raffle Ticket Sales – Volunteer Sign-Up
We’re kicking off one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed to sell Spring Raffle tickets during student lunch waves (11:25 AM – 1:45 PM).

Thank you for supporting our PTA and helping make this event a success! 

Sign up here: /https://westrocks.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=1eec927c-6212-4e4c-92a7-f9a68a65478d~s.9223370293597720823 
 

Spirit Wear is Still Available! 
We still have T-shirts ($20) and Hoodies ($40) in stock, ready to be delivered to your student’s homeroom teacher’s mailbox within 72 hours! Order here: https://westrocks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5118&form=2 

Want more options? Check out our NEW online store where you can shop a variety of T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, pajama bottoms, sweaters, and more! Check it out here: https://spirithero.com/collections/west-23 
 
🍽️ Upcoming Restaurant Nights
We’re working on scheduling more restaurant nights—stay tuned to our Facebook & Instagram for details!
 
🎓 8th Grade Semi-Formal
Planning is starting soon! If you’d like to help or know a business interested in supporting this event, email us at WestRocksPTA@gmail.com

Become a member here: https://westrocks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5118&form=1
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
March 31 No School in observance of Eid al-Fitr
April 1 Autism Acceptance Light it Up Blue; Marine Science field trip; PTA Spring Raffle begins
April 2 Grade 8 Q2 Awards 8:30am; Grade 8 NYC Family Meeting @ 6:30pm
April 4 Last day of Q3; Chromebook/device check in homeroom
April 7 Q4 begins
April 9 PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm
April 10 Dual Language Field Trip to NYC 8:30am; 
April 12 End of PTA Spring Raffle
April 14-18 NO SCHOOL (SPRING BREAK)

Please utilize our calendar on our school website: https://wrms.norwalkps.org/
 

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