School of Innovation

ACADEMIC TEAM Congratulations to members of our academic team! They had an impressive performance in their competition against Louisa Middle School last night! The following students placed in written assessments: ARTS and HUMANITIES Fourth Place: Caroline Woods Fifth Place: Kennedy Melvin and Caitlyn Fields LANGUAGE ARTS Second Place: Raelynn Ream Third Place: Briley Parrish and Caroline Woods Fourth Place: Kennedy Melvin MATHEMATICS Second Place: Brayden Gillum Fifth Place: Holden Buckler Sixth Place: Layden Stephens SCIENCE First Place: Caitlyn Fields Second Place: Raelynn Ream Fourth Place: Waylon Hall SOCIAL STUDIES Third Place: Logan Jobe Fourth Place: Violet Brown If your son and/or daughter is interested in joining the academic team, please contact Mrs. Andrea Daniels.

CANDY DONATIONS: PLEASE SHARE Wurtland Elementary and Wurtland Middle are seeking donations for candy and/or distributable items to give to Wurtland students during our Trunk-or-Treat event on October 26, 2023. We do request that all candy is donated in unopened bags.

21C CANCELLATION (10.12.23)

WMS IS PARTICIPATING IN GC SPIRIT WEEK See the attached flyers for more information. We would love to see your GC spirit shine!

FALL IN LOVE WITH PANCAKES (AND EGGS) This week’s student-led cooking adventure in Mrs. Shannon's Hospitality and Tourism class centers on breakfast staples, eggs and pancakes. Gunner Ratcliff showed cooking expertise in his presentation of a savory duo. With this individual dish, the rest of the class got to make their own eggs and pancakes. Great job, Gunner!

IT'S SPOOKY SEASON Our EdRising students continue to work on bulletin boards throughout the building. These spooky displays are haunting! 🎃👻

LETTUCE GROW OUR OWN Lettuce feed you some hydroponic fresh lettuce, fresh from the Wurtland Middle School agriculture classes. Today, our students were working hard to transplant from flood beds to our new grow towers. We're growing our own at WMS!

WURTLAND MIDDLE HELPDESK What happens when computer problems come knocking at the door? Our helpdesk students are on the scene. They have learned how to complete multiple repairs. These ChromeBooks, for example, were sent to us by WES, and our students fixed them in a flash.

ACADEMIC TEAM Congratulations to members of our academic team! They had an impressive win over McKell Middle School last night! Our quick recall team captured a victory, and the following students placed in written assessments: SOCIAL STUDIES First Place: Logan Jobe Third Place: Violet Brown Fourth Place: Raelyn O'Neal Fifth Place: Waylon Hall SCIENCE First Place: Caitlyn Fields Second Place: Waylon Hall Third Place: Raelynn Ream Sixth Place: Mark Daniels ARTS and HUMANITIES First Place: Caitlyn Fields Third Place: Kennedy Melvin Fifth Place: Caroline Woods MATHEMATICS Fourth Place: Brayden Gillum and Holden Buckler LANGUAGE ARTS First Place: Raelynn Ream Second Place: Kennedy Melvin Third Place: Briley Parrish Fifth Place: Caroline Woods

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Bowling shares that Violet is always hard at work. Whether in science class or industrial arts, Violet is always doing her best and making contributions. Keep up the great work, Violet!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mrs. Vanover shares that the cafeteria staff makes the best food, and they always have smiles on their faces. They always share kind words to with both students and staff. Additionally, no matter what is asked of them, they always find ways to come through for our students. They truly are a key part of what makes WMS such a special place. We love each of you!

EdRISING Our EdRising students have been hard at work on our bulletin boards throughout the building, and they look amazing! It's fall, y'all!

Big Smiles Dental Program will be at Wurtland Middle School on October 27. Use this link to register your child online: www.myschooldentist.com Please contact the school with questions or should you need a paper registration form.

GETTING READY Our band students have been hard at work preparing for their performances at Old Fashion Days.

DIARY DIG Students in Mr. Horsley's class analyzed diary entries from settlers at Jamestown to answer focus and supporting questions. Students learned about the harsh conditions of Jamestown and how the settlers persevered in the face of great adversity. Students then completed writing pieces after analyzing all the data, just like a real historian would do.

TRUCKIN' ALONG: PBL STYLE Sixth-grade mathematics students explored creating a video truck business in their first PBL project of the year. They sharpened their multiplication and division skills, venturing through multiple gaming opportunities. The project ended with the creation of their video game trucks. Their trucks needed to move six inches when blown. They did fantastically!

TRUCKIN' ALONG: PBL STYLE Sixth-grade mathematics students explored creating a video truck business in their first PBL project of the year. They sharpened their multiplication and division skills, venturing through multiple gaming opportunities. The project ended with the creation of their video game trucks. Their trucks needed to move six inches when blown. They did fantastically!

FOR GARLIC LOVERS ONLY Ava Crisp, a member of Mrs. Shannon's Hospitality and Tourism class, showed students how to make her family's favorite garlic bread. This is the third installment of student-led cooking adventures.

SCHOOL CUSTODIAL APPRECIATION DAY Today is the day to celebrate Mrs. Carla and each of our custodians. THANK YOU, Mrs. Carla, for all you do for each of us every day. We love you!

The WFL (Wurtland Fantasy League) is up and running. Admittedly, our commissioner, Ms. Williams, has no idea what she's doing...but we are having fun! Amarie dominated weeks 1 & 2, but Kaiden and Damian charged after him to win week 3!