SEVENTH-GRADE ELA BOOK PROJECTS
Students completed their first book projects of the school year. Students were given creative freedom to represent any parts of their books that they chose. Look at their excellent work!
ACADEMIC TEAM
Congratulations to the seventh-grade quick recall team! They captured a win over Raceland-Worthington Independent yesterday evening.
The following students placed in their subject areas:
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Second Place: Caitlyn Fields
Fourth Place: Caroline Woods, Khloe Chaffin, and Aubrey Stone
LANGUAGE ARTS
First Place: Raelynn Ream
Third Place: Briley Parrish
Fourth Place: Caroline Woods
Sixth Place: Kennedy Melvin
MATHEMATICS
Fourth Place: Layden Stephens
Fifth Place: Brayden Gillum
Sixth Place: Holden Buckler
SCIENCE
Third Place: Raelynn Ream
Fourth Place: Waylon Hall
Fifth Place: Caitlyn Fields
Sixth Place: Aidan Whitlock
SOCIAL STUDIES
First Place: Waylon Hall
Third Place: Stephen Stith
Fifth Place: Aidan Whitlock
TOURISM and HOSPITALITY
Last week, Caleb Burton taught members of Mrs. Shannon's Tourism and Hospitality class how to make tortilla pizzas. According to Mrs. Shannon, "They were delicious!" Students share that they tasted just like thin crust pizzas. 🍕
WE'VE GOT SPIRIT! HOW 'BOUT YOU?!
It's a brand new day in Wurtland! For the first time in a long time, cheerleading is BACK at Wurtland Middle School. We have some excited young ladies!
IT'S ALWAYS A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT!
TITLE ONE INFORMATIONAL SESSION
ARCHERY PRACTICE DAYS
Please note the changing of days for archery practices. Practice times will remain the same.
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mr. Doran shares that Jameson displayed great integrity and honesty in a situation where many people, both teenagers and adults, would have been tempted to take the easy path and make quick gains. Jameson instead sought out a trusted adult, reported a situation, and made sure the right people were treated fairly in the end. Mr. Doran shares that Jameson earned a new level of respect with him that day. Way to be a leader, Jameson!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
This is a tough one for our Wildcats...
For dedicating so many years to the students and staff of Wurtland Middle School and making sure we were fed, not only with delicious food, but with the warmth of her smile and a kind word every day, Mrs. Jennifer Martin deserves this week's Colleague Credit. Mr. Doran shares that she will absolutely be missed in our building. While we will still have a kind and capable crew in our kitchen, the absence of Miss Jennifer will be felt by everyone for a long time. She has earned her retirement, and we all wish her many years of blessings and happiness!
Join us in congratulating Miss Jennifer on her retirement! We love you, Jennifer! You're one of the best Wildcats to ever pass through our building!
WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCHERY PRACTICE
BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
Starting tomorrow, boys basketball practice will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please reach out to Coach Jeremiah Haywood with questions.
Note: There will be no practice this Thursday (10.26.23) due to trunk-or-treat.
NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
SRO Elliott Gollihue has wasted no time getting into classrooms. Last week, with the conclusion of Safe Schools Week, he spent time speaking about being a good digital citizen. Cyberbullying. ✅ Digital footprint. ✅ Hidden dangers. ✅
READ ALL ABOUT IT
The book fair is in town, and EdRising students had a great time helping our little friends shop and make their wishlists. While waiting to shop, students made bookmark monsters and Lego monsters. We're reading about succeeding at WES and WMS!
PATHWAYS TO BRIGHT FUTURES DONATIONS
Sometimes, it's impossible to find adequate words to express gratitude, and those of us in Wurtland were certainly left speechless today. Pathways to Bright Futures, a Pathways charitable foundation, donated $1,000 and 1,200 food items to our Wurtland Schools Food Bank. We are so grateful for this incredible generosity!
In Wurtland, we are on a mission for our kids! If an obstacle is presented, there is no question that we will dig in our heels and find a way to tackle it. Luckily, we are supported by many neighbors and community partners who believe in us as much as we believe in ourselves. We believe in Wurtland, and we #believeinGC!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Ms. Travis shares that Danielle is always willing to lend a helping hand and notes that she was really impressed when she saw Danielle take time to clean up crayons that had been spilled and were laying throughout the hallway. Way to be a leader, Danielle!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Mrs. Vanover is always willing to go above and beyond to help Wurtland students and her co-workers. She is a supportive and positive colleague and an inspiring teacher for students. Thank you, Mrs. Vanover!
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
FCA will meet tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. in the classroom of Mrs. Miruka Williams. Bring your friends!
THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Click this link for all of the information about next week's Scholastic Book Fair: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wurtlandmiddleschool
Also, don't forget to set up your eWallet before the book fair begins on Monday!
GEOLOGIC TIMESCALE ACTIVITY
Students in Mrs. Dornon's classes have been working hard and collaborating in the hallways this week on a geologic timescale activity. This is proof that science can be fun!
THE SUN IS SHINING
The sun is shining on Wurtland Middle School (both literally and figuratively). Mr. Blevins added some new artwork to brighten the library. Layla and Kendra approve! Does anyone recognize those lyrics?!
LEARNING and GROWING TOGETHER
Today was a special day for Wurtland Elementary. Our middle school industrial arts students presented the school with two cold gardening beds, a gardening bench, and even some decorative posts. Our agriculture students brought dirt, guidebooks, and fresh basil. We can't wait to see their green thumbs hard at work!
