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Welcome Letter for New 5th Graders at WGMS
- 2. A welcome letter to our new 5th graders
- 3. The staff at WGMS is so excited to welcome our newest Wildcats. We look forward to an incredible year of learning, friendship, personal growth, and success.
- 5. Note to self….. Important person to know when you forget your lunch. Look at the “white board” outside the office ….. : ) Ms. Sophia Jefferson Administrative Assistant
- 6. School Nurse Mary Wilkerson Located in the Main Office
- 7. Mrs. Fleming ELA Mrs. Hahn Math 5th Grade Team Mrs.Tully 5th GradeGeography 6th GradeWorld History
- 8. Mr. Weinrich 5th and 6th Grade Science Mr. Merritt ELA Mrs. Crowson Math 6th Grade Team
- 9. Not pictured Mr. Carpenter 7th and 8th Grade Science Mr. Sea Math Mrs. Zacovic English 7th Grade Team
- 10. Mrs. Prescott 7th and 8th Grade U. S. History 8th Grade Team Mrs. Conard ELA and 8th Grade Spanish Mr. Venegas Math -Geometry and Algebra
- 11. Mrs. Reardon Library Media Specialist School Counselor School Counselor Ms. Hayes
- 12. Mrs. Stuber Resource Teacher Mrs. Heinz Speech Therapy
- 13. Mrs. Lopez 5th/6th/7th Spanish and Technology Mr. Langholf PE
- 14. Mr. Toraason Art
- 15. Mr. Jirousek Band and Vocal Music Mr. Gradberg Orchestra
- 16. Mr. Sullivan (Left top) Custodian Mr. Patterson (left bottom) Custodian Ms. Thompson (right) Cafeteria Manager
- 17. Be yourself and don’t let a great opportunity pass you up, there are a lot of them. -Elena R. Tips for our future 5th graders: My advice for incoming 5th graders is, be prepared and figure out your organization. Also if you get behind it is fine just keep going and you will get there. And last but not least get ready to do a lot of work, but learn a lot. -Oliver H. You have to step it up it is harder than elementary school. -Zach H.
- 18. Students’ Classes: • ELA – English Language Arts/Reading • Math • Algebra/Geometry in 7th/8th • Science • Social Science: • Geography - 5th grade • World History – 6th grade • American History – 7th/8th • Foreign Language • Spanish Quarter Class • Art • Orchestra • Band • Vocal • Technology • PE • Xello/Career Cruising
- 19. Lockers are quite the adventure….. …then to class Students take all their materials for morning classes, then visit their lockers at lunchtime to get their materials for afternoon classes.
- 20. Our students engage in learning in a variety of ways.
- 21. Cross-Curricular Classes/Projects Projects that encompass social sciences, math, ELA, science and technology. These include the Architectural Tour, Decades project, Springdale Cemetery, and more.
- 22. Building friendships and working cooperatively are two key aspects of life at WGMS
- 23. Some of the special trips we take… Riverfront Museum Girls in STEM Challenger Learning Center
- 25. Guest Speakers for Special Events Ryan Spain and Mr. Duren along with Veterans visit WGMS
- 26. Our students engage in a wide variety of new activities outside of our curriculum.
- 27. Over 20 Exploratory classes are offered once a month for our students. Many community members share their passions and expertise with our students. Blankets for the Cancer Center STEM Vet Life
- 29. …and if the day is not exciting enough, we have extra curricular activities, too....
- 31. Spelling Bee Speech Team Young Authors Math Counts
- 33. Suggestions for the new WGMS students: Make sure to write all the assignments and due dates in your planner so you do not forget to do your work. It is helpful to write reminder notes in your planner. You can also use post-it notes to stick reminder notes on the inside of your locker door. Keep your locker organized so you can quickly find what you need for your upcoming classes. Using a Case-It can be very helpful to keep your school papers and supplies organized and easy to find when you are in class. At the beginning of the school year, keep your class schedule out so you know which class to go to and where it is located. Get involved in extracurricular activities so you can discover new talents and make new friends. Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it- your teachers are happy to help you! If you are not happy with a grade you received you may be able to redo the assignment or test-just ask your teacher. Make sure you are checking Skyward and Outlook every few days to see your grades and emails! Be kind, respectful, and helpful. We are a Wildcat family and are all in this together! Don't give up; just keep on trying! You will not have success unless you try. Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you. From Felicity B
- 34. Community Service WGMS students participate in many community service projects throughout the year. During our Help A Thon students spread out across the city to 19 different locations to support local agencies. We also host community service projects throughout the school year. Birthday party in a bag for Almost Home patients Planting for the plant sale Helping at the PPS Foundation office Guest Readers at Barnes and Noble Food Bank help
- 35. 7th grade car wash raises money for the Challenger field trip Promise Club
- 36. Bigs and Littles participate in a Game Night to develop relationships and team building skills. Sommer Park Field trip is for the Littles, aided by the Bigs to enhance their knowledge of outdoor learning in cross-curricular areas.
Editor's Notes
- _____________________We hope you will join our fantastic school, with its excellent opportunities for learning. _____________________Before we can remember, Washington was located on Moss Avenue, but now our beautiful school is situated on Grand Boulevard. (click)