Wurtland Middle

KMEA DISTRICT 8 SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA RESULTS Our music programs had a GREAT weekend! Collectively, students represented Wurtland Middle School by participating in 61 events. We are so proud of their accomplishments!

Wurtland Middle School Parent and Family Engagement Survey Parents and Guardians: Please complete this survey. This will help us to plan activities and further reach out to our stakeholders throughout the remainder of the current school year and next year!

SPRING OPEN HOUSE Mark your calendars for our spring open house! March 30, 2023 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Wurtland Middle School Parent and Family Engagement Survey Parents and Guardians: We want to hear from you! Please complete this survey. This will help us to plan activities and further reach out to our stakeholders throughout the remainder of the current school year. Additionally, it will also help us to plan for next year. Thank you for your time and your participation! https://forms.gle/g5LGgvuqkeQNSCKp7

Yesterday, students in the FLEX group of Ms. Katie Williams took a walk to enjoy the sunshine! It was a beautiful day that brought smiles.

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Vanover shares that recently, when asked to get into groups of three, Jacob went the extra mile asked a new student to be in his group, so she didn't feel excluded. Way to be a friend and leader, Jacob!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mr. Scott Bowling shares that Ms. Williams has been so very helpful with the new wall art for the conference room remodel project. She is always willing to help when asked! Thank you for being a team player, Ms. Williams!

GUARDIANS AS PARENTS (GAP)

SIXTH-GRADE FUNDRAISER Please help support our sixth-grade students with a Pampered Chef fundraiser that will remain open through March 31, 2023. These funds will be applied to end-of-year activities for our sixth-grade students. FUNDRAISER LINK: https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/wurtland Please contact us with any questions.

ELA KAHOOT! Students in the classes of Ms. Katie Williams have been having a (Ka)hoot! Kahoot! is a technology-based educational platform that allows students to interact with one another and study content. Clearly, they were having fun!

BAND SPOTLIGHT Mrs. Daniels shares that this week’s band spotlight goes to Mark Daniels because of his ability to read music with an ease like no one else. His ability to read rhythms is amazing. Music comes easily to him, and he has natural talent. He strives to be a leader within our band program. Mark also plays cello in the orchestra as well. Photography by Brayden Gillum and Logan Jobe

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS Middle School volleyball tryouts will now be held TOMORROW. Seventh grade will be held between noon and 1:00 p.m. Sixth grade will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please reach out to us with any questions.

ON-DEMAND WRITING Students in Ms. Young's class are hard at work on their on-demand writing introductory paragraphs this morning!

HOSPITALITY and TOURISM Members of Mrs. Shannon's Hospitality and Tourism class made Valentine's Day pancakes and helped to spread the love throughout the building!

INDUSTRIAL ARTS Eighth-grade Industrial Arts students just finished a new table for Ms. Young. She is another happy customer! Thank you for supporting our program, Ms. Young!

INDUSTRIAL ARTS Yesterday, Industrial Arts students took advantage of the beautiful day to finish sanding our new conference room tables. The next steps are to stain and paint the tables. Stay tuned for the finished products!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mr. Yancey shares that, as a first-year teacher, the members of his team have been great resources to share ideas and suggestions. He also notes that they have been there to help him whenever he has had a problem. Collaboration is key!

WRITER OF THE WEEK Mrs. Brumfield shares that Alexis loves learning and gives 110 percent on every assignment. She has grown by leaps and bounds this year as both a reader and writer. She is kind, encouraging, and helpful to her classmates. Great work, Alexis!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Haywood shares that Jaylynn is always willing to help other classmates in both STEM and agriculture class. She steps into leadership roles and always treats others with respect. Thank you for setting an example, Jaylynn!

Valentine's Day surprises were delivered throughout the building yesterday afternoon. Ms. Johnson was excited to receive a sweet treat from one of her students!