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WRMS Weekly Update 5.12.24

WRMS Weekly Update 5.12.24
WRMS Weekly Update 5.12.24
WRMS Staff

Roller Skating Event (7 sec clip)

Hello West Rocks!

Happy Mother's Day to all our wonderful mothers and mother figures in our school community! Your love, dedication, and tireless support make a world of difference in the lives of our students. Today, we celebrate you and the countless ways you nurture and inspire those around you. Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Thank you for all that you do! #HappyMothersDay

We had a busy week…and it will continue through the end of the school year! 

With support from our PTA, we showed our Teachers and Staff our thanks for all their hard work throughout the week during their Appreciation Week!  

Students performed well at the Chorus and Orchestra concert on Wednesday. Thank you to our directors Dr. Golding and Mr. Ullman for a great year. It is amazing to see and hear the growth of our students over time.

Students in our Marine Science Program went on field trips this week to Calf Pasture Beach! Be on the lookout for pictures from our Program Leader Ms. Amanda Lewis!

Finally, on Friday evening, we had almost 160 students participate in our first ever Roller Skate Event! SoNo Entertainment set up a special floor, had a DJ and lights, and the students were able to roller skate for an hour! What an amazing time! An image and quick video are above!

Have a great rest of your Mother’s Day,
Adam Reynolds
Principal, West Rocks Middle School

PS. Tomorrow, Monday, May 13 is a 2-hour early dismissal for students (12:50 pm). Teachers have professional development. Please continue to check the district calendar as we close out the year. (https://www.norwalkps.org/about/district-overview/official-district-calendar)  

ACADEMICS, PROGRAMS, AND CAMPAIGNS

Smarter Balanced Assessments – THIS WEEK!
Students will take the ELA Reading portion of the Smarter Balanced Assessments on Tuesday and Wednesday in homerooms. This is a very important statewide test that students show their progress toward grade level proficiency. These results are used to help guide course selection, intervention, and acceleration. On Thursday, students will complete the Math Performance Task portion.

Students need to come prepared with a charged Chromebook and a good night’s rest. Please support us by encouraging your students to do their best on this very important test! 

Grade 8 – This week!
  • This Tuesday, May 14, we will have a virtual parent informational meeting at 7:00pm to review the end of the year and Promotion Ceremony. The ceremony is in the Concert Hall at Norwalk City Hall on June 11 and begins at 7:30pm. Grade 8 Team Leader Dr. Golding will send out a link for Tuesday’s meeting.
  • This Friday, May 17 is our 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance from 6:30-9:00 pm! The PTA is sponsoring this special event, and the theme is a “Sneaker Ball!” Students must turn in a signed permission slip to purchase a ticket for $10. There will be a light dinner from 6:30-7:00 in the cafeteria, then dancing in the gymnasium until 9:00 pm. Students must purchase tickets in school this week. No tickets will be sold at the door. Stay tuned for more details!
  • Grade 8 families will get regular communication from our Grade 8 Team Leader Dr. Sara Golding throughout the end of the school year.
Yearbook Orders
Last Chance to Order while supplies last! Direct link to order Yearbooks: 

Please reach out to our yearbook adviser Dr. Maria Fox with any questions (foxm@norwalkps.org).

EVENTS AND GROUPS

Congratulations NJHS! 
Congratulations to the newest inductees into the West Rocks Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society! Our induction ceremony took place on Thursday! Shout out to our adviser Ms. Powell and the officers for a wonderful ceremony! It is completely student run. We look forward to seeing our new members engage in the 5 pillars: character, leadership, service, scholarship, and citizenship. (Some came to our Spring Clean up on Saturday morning! Thank you to Damato Landscaping for their generous support of our grounds!)

Band Concert @ Norwalk High School!
Because our band has so many students, they will be performing their annual Spring Concert at Norwalk High School this Wednesday night @ 7:00pm. They continue to grow under the guidance of band director Mrs. Nicole Jean! Come out and support our band! 

Family STEAM Night! May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Family STEAM Night Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Thursday May 23rd 5:00-6:30 pm. HANDS ON FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Virtual & Augmented Reality, Asian & Pacific Themed Explorations, Science & Engineering Challenges, Artistic Creations, Technology & Math Integration, Prizes and More! 

Mark your calendar and click on the Google Form Link to sign up now!
https://forms.gle/DmE8NGZbywL1sXjv5 

Click on the link for event flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGDJj4dkPY/oxoLfatZd7K1R4NOZjEP2w/view?utm_content=DAGDJj4dkPY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

PTA UPDATE AND UPCOMING DATES

  • Thank you to everyone that contributed to our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! The teachers and staff loved it!
  • The next PTA meeting is Monday, May 20 at 6:30pm.
  • For more information, see the PTA website: https://westrocks.ptboard.com/

Upcoming Dates
May 12 Happy Mother’s Day! 
May 13 2-hour early dismissal (12:50pm)
May 14 Smarter Balanced – ELA Reading; Grade 8 Virtual Parent Meeting @ 7pm
May 15 Smarter Balanced – ELA Reading; Spring Band Concert @ Norwalk High (7pm)
May 16 Smarter Balanced – Math Performance Task; 8th grade trip to Broadway (The Outsiders)
May 17 WIN Band Concert; Grade 8 Assembly @ 9am; Grade 8 Semi-Formal SNEAKER BALL @ 6:30pm
May 18 First Book Event through NPS @ Brien McMahon High School

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