NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER SERIES
Last week, Wurtland Middle School students were featured in the National Geographic Explorer Series. Students asked a shark expert and an underwater marine biologist questions about their professions and equipment.
CATS' (CHRISTMAS) CREATIONS
Rylan Troxler is ready to feed the reindeer this holiday season! Check out this adorable tray designed and produced by students in our Cats' Creations class.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Our Industrial Arts students have been busy working on recent orders: a pantry with doors, two bookcases, three tilting trashcans, and a bench. Thank you to all who have ordered and for helping to support our Industrial Arts program!
LETTUCE REAP THE HARVEST
Today, our agriculture students reaped the first harvest of lettuce from our new grow tower. Wow! Is it just us, or is that lettuce beautiful?!
A LITTLE COLLABORATION GOES A LONG WAY
Last week, our agriculture students spent time cleaning 100 pumpkins for our friends at Dragonfly Outdoor Adventures. These pumpkins were used as pumpkin bisque bowls during this past weekend's Wizardfest. All of the leftovers are being donated to a local bird preserve. We're always happy to help our community partners.
HOSPITALITY and TOURISM
The student-led cooking series is continuing in Mrs. Shannon's class. Dylan Cantrell gave everyone a taste of a "down home family favorite" with his cornbread. It was delicious!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS SALE
Our industrial arts students have two small tilting trashcans ($80.00) and one large can ($100.00) available. If interested, please contact Mr. Bowling. Thank you!
HEALTHY CHOICES FOR EVERYONE
Students in Mrs. Dornon's Health Science class are currently working through a nutrition unit. Today, they spent time trying the Mediterranean Diet: chick peas, pita bread, feta and hummus. Reviews say that it was delicious!
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
12.5.23: CHRISTMAS SOCK DAY: The crazier the socks, the better!
12.6.23: ELF DAY: It's your day to be one of Santa's elves! Put together an elf costume.
12.7.23: RED AND GREEN DAY: Wear red and green in the spirit of Christmas.
12.8.23: CHRISTMAS MOVIE DAY: Wear a shirt from your favorite Christmas movie or dress like your favorite Christmas movie character.
12.11.23: CHRISTMAS VACATION: Dress like you're taking a trip to the beach for a holiday vacation.
12.12.23: JINGLE BELL DAY: Make sure Santa knows where you are today! Wear your bells!
12.13.23: SANTA DAY: Dress like your favorite man in red, Santa!
12.14.23: MAD ABOUT PLAID: Wear your favorite flannels in the spirit of the season.
12.15.23: DECK THE HALLS: Wear your favorite holiday accessories: garland, necklaces, and jewelry. It's all acceptable!
12.18.23: TREE TOPPER DAY: Dig out your favorite holiday hat, headband, or tree topper to wear!
12.19.23: CHRISTMAS PAJAMA DAY: Today is a comfy way to celebrate the holidays.
12.20.23: UGLY SWEATER DAY: It's not Christmas without ugly sweaters!
DECEMBER ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Katie Williams shares that Mr. Jeremiah Haywood has stepped up this year and has taken on tons of new responsibilities. He serves on our site-based council, coaches basketball, sponsors an esports team, and leads the National Geographic classroom modules with no hesitation, in addition to the regular duties and responsibilities of a classroom teacher. Thank you, Mr. Haywood!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Long shares that, each day after class, Cooper has been going around the room and making sure that all of the chairs have been pushed in, pencils have been returned, and all areas are cleaned. He does this without Mrs. Long asking! Great job, Cooper!
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY DETAILS
This year, we have an incredibly special Veterans Day ceremony planned. The ceremony will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, and our entire school will be attending! The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, and School Resource Officer Elliott Gollihue, a veteran himself, will be this year's guest speaker. WE. ARE. EXCITED.
We will be taking lunch with us on this day, and, throughout the afternoon, we will be working to clean the graves of our American heroes in the cemetery. This will not only allow each of our students to participate in a heartfelt service project, but it will also allow them to recognize the true sacrifices associated with services to our country.
Veterans, Parents, Guardians, and Community Members: We would like to invite each of you to join us. Members of our choir and orchestra will be performing. In addition, the high school's Marine Corps JROTC will present the colors.
Parents and/or Guardians: Please make sure your son and/or daughter is dressed appropriately for this day. We are hoping the weather is fully cooperative.
ALL THEY DO IS WIN, WIN, WIN
Last week, at the close of multiple competitions that Ms. Johnson held throughout the week that were connected to the book fair, Joanna, Layden, and Ruthie were the big winners! Ms. Johnson rewarded them with multiple prizes! Congratulations, ladies!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS AT WORK
Earlier this week, members of Mr. Bowling's industrial arts classes worked hard to assemble new library furniture. Ms. Johnson is working hard to create new library spaces, and Joseph and Gideon did a great job! 📕📗📘📙🔨🔧🪛
ALERT: NEW PRODUCT FROM CATS' CREATIONS
Check out the newest product being made by our Cats' Creations class! Today, Kyle Worthington made a Grateful Dead tumbler that will soon sell for $12.00. These are hot (both literally and figuratively)! 🔥
BEDBUGS: A WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA PERFORMANCE
Members of our drama class are looking forward to their upcoming drama performances of "Bedbugs"! What happens when the little guys decide they've had enough of the Wicked Witch?!
Mark your calendars for November 15 at 1:00 p.m. This performance will be held for family members to attend.
READER OF THE WEEK
Mr. Bowling shares that Evan always has a book for reading when instruction isn't occurring in class. Way to go, Evan!
READERS ARE LEADERS AT WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Tucker shares that Marlee is such a wonderful student! She goes out of her way almost daily in volunteering to help her classmates. Thank you for being a leader, Marlee!
