April 2014 - Wellington Middle School

Poudre School District
Wellington Middle School
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Wellington Middle School
Library presented award by the
Colorado Commissioner of Education at the
Colorado Department of Education:
School Library Program of the Year,
2014-2017
As you have heard, several of our Wellington students, Eyestone students and a Wellington bus driver, were involved in an
accident on April 18th.
Thankfully, everyone is okay
after a very scary morning.
In addition, a huge thank you
to our PSD Transportation Department for their quick work
and communication with all.
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Wellington Masonic Outstanding 8th
Grader:
Each year, we are asked to nominate a student to be
recognized by the Fort Collins Masonic Chapter as an
outstanding 8th grader. Outstanding 5th, 8th and
12th graders from all schools as well as scholarship
winners will be recognized on Tuesday, April 29th.
Criteria includes:
Academic Performance: Exemplary effort, attitude and results observed and/or recorded for a significant period of time.
Grades may be only a part of the total consideration of a student you may wish to select for this honor. Exceptional effort to
learn is a notable reason for selection.
Citizenship and Stewardship: Involvement in class, school,
and/or community projects or events that display a dedication to
his/her class, the community, environment, and society.
Character: Indicated by behavior and qualities that include honesty, fairness, integrity, ethics, respect, a sense of purpose, and charity for others.
Leadership: Traits and behaviors that indicate someone worthy of consideration as a
positive role model or leader. This would include someone who has demonstrated willingness to guide, support, encourage, and cooperate.
Nominees for Wellington Middle School this year included:
John Berg, Jordyn Brann, Bailey Caputo, Shelby Eckhardt, Noah Ford,
Rafael Hernandez, Chloe Matsuda, Naylet Munoz-Juarez, Kelsey Nelson, McKenzie Smither, Terri Thompson, Evan Tunney, Hattie Williams, and Sierra Wojtysiak
We are happy to announce that Sierra Wojtysiak was chosen as our outstanding
8th grader this year! Congratulations to Sierra and her family. Sierra has chosen
Mr. Jackson as her “honor teacher” who will attend the ceremony with her and be
honored as well.
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BUY A YEARBOOK!
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As the school year comes to a close, the time
to buy a 2013-2014 WMS Yearbook is running
out! The Yearbook staff has worked very hard
and we are quite proud and excited to show
off our work. Yearbooks are $35 and you can
buy them online at jostensyearbook.com,
through the office, or directly with Mrs. Stalnaker. Don't miss out...buy yours TODAY!
Our Wellington Wrestlers Were Stand Outs at the
Colorado State Wrestling Championships:
Congratulations to the following wrestlers for placing at state:
Brody Lamb: 3rd place
Dylan McVicker: 6th place
Alex Alvarez : 6th place
These gentlemen were the best of the best middle
school wrestlers in Northern Colorado!
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Tdap Vaccine Requirement
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2014-2015
All 6th through 12th graders are required
to have had a Tdap booster!
• Most secondary students have had this booster,
and it is recorded on their school record. Make
sure this is true for your student as soon as possible!
• Students entering 6th-12th grade may still need the vaccine.
• The “p” (pertussis) has been added to the standard Td booster in order to
protect teens against whooping cough.
Prior to the first day of school, a copy of the immunization record from
the doctor’s office must be provided to the school.
• If they have already received the booster, you may give this record to
their current school before school is out in May, 2014.
• State law in Colorado does allow parents to sign the back of an immunization card if they choose to take a personal or religious exemption for not
receiving the booster. This must be on file at the school.
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Medical Exemptions must have a physician signature on the back of the
immunization record and be on file at the school as well.
revised 2/4/14
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Attention 8th grade parents!!
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Time is quickly approaching for our 8th
Grade Awards and Reception on May 22nd
from 3-5 pm. We are still in need of
volunteers to help with set up, serving, and take down. We are also in need
of donations for the reception. If you
are able to donate cookies or lemonade
we would greatly appreciate it. Items
can be dropped off to the main office
any time between May 19th-21st , but no
sooner please. Please keep in mind all
donations must be store-bought and in
their original unopened containers.
If you are interested in volunteering please e-mail
Mrs. Conyers at mconyers@psdschools.org
Thanks,
The 8th grade team
Let’s talk about how we finish the year…
At Wellington Middle School, we keep an academic focus for the entire year. Please continue to check what your student is wearing to
school and make sure that it is appropriate: watch for tank tops
(not allowed), shorts that are too short (should reach the tip of the
index finger when standing and hands
are at the sides-no hunched shoulders),
no silly string, toys, squirt guns, etc.
and there are no sanctioned “ditch
days” ever at our school. Our time
with students is short and we need to
make the most of it! Questions: Please
contact the school office at 488-6600.
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11th Annual
Wellington Middle
School Golf Tournament
When: May 10th, 2014
Where: Mountain Vista Greens
Golf Course
7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. “Shotgun” Start
Cost: $90/player or $340/team
$400/Hole Sponsor and Team
All proceeds go to Eagles After Hours! Call
Peggy for info: 488-6600
Advertising available at event!
Please support this important event.
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WMS Poetry Café a Big Hit Again This Year!
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“Only the very weak-minded
refuse to be influenced by
literature and poetry.”
Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel
“Painting is poetry that is
seen rather than felt, and
poetry is painting that is
felt rather than seen.”
Leonardo da Vinci
“Tell me, what
is it you plan
to do
with your one
wild and
precious life?”
Mary Oliver
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Big “Thank You” to AMGEN Biotech
in Boulder/Longmont: WMS is an
AMGEN partner!
Thank you to Vicky Jordan, our science
department and AMGEN, a biotech company in our area, for donating to our science department things like: graduated
cylinders, schott bottles, pipets, pipet
tips, rubber gloves, office chairs, color
paper, tubs, etc. We appreciate the donation of
new/gently used materials that we can use immediately in
the classroom!
8th Grade Laptop Training
As current 8th graders transition
to 9th grade they will have the opportunity to receive a new laptop as part of the
technology initiative. In order for them to receive the laptop, parents must attend an information meeting. A meeting will be held at Wellington on May 6, 2014 at 5:30 or 6:30 pm
Students will be receiving flyers regarding the
meeting with more information.
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Honor Roll
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Congratulations to the following students for earning a perfect 4.0
(straight A’s) on their third quarter report card!
These students will be treated to lunch by Dr. Durand.
Baily A. Coombs, Hayden M. Moore, Riley L. Quast, Eli D. Allen, Gabriel L. Ewing, Justin R. Jamnik, Sarah N. Keiss, Blake T. Knipple,
Grace A. Knox, Isak M. Redmon, Jordan C. Rickard-Peisner, Sami N.
Braschler, Joseph T. Erickson, Kelsey A. Nelson, Terri N. Thompson,
Evan N. Tunney, Hattie R. Williams, Sierra H. Wojtysiak,
Congratulations to the following students for
making the Silver Honor Roll and earning a 3.2 or
higher. These students were treated to ice cream
during lunch!
6th: Grace E. Amidon,
Abigail R. Bole, Sage L. Brewer, Joshua A.
Kaplanides, Grace A. Pike, Jeffrey E. Buxton, Ainsley R. Delmore, Lexi R.
Drager, Christian T. Folkers, Kayla R. Hagar, Melodee R. Hess, Regan A.
Hodsden, Jacob C. Kasubick, Megan J. Kincaid, Cosette M. Koerperich,
Joshua G. Lurkins, Garrett P. Ramler, Caleb D. Stewart, Evelyn E. Torres,
Cody A. Blais, Michael J. Chione, Brian Crespo Jacquez, Haley M. Dreher,
Mina R. Haak, Morgan K. Mather-Terraso, Ethan E. Milligan, Kaitlyn E.
Mohr, Amber E. Moore, Matthew D. Reardon, Tatum J. Runner, Tate L. Satterfield, Kennedy G. Trujillo
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Honor Roll Continued
6th Grade Cont.
Rachel J. Valerius, Faith L. Barr, Adrian
M. Bendzsa, Garrett R. Bess, Jared M.
Brann, Makayla L. Hernandez, Hannah G. Newman, Sergio Tarango,
Shea E. Valerius, Angelica M. Harvey, Madison J. Menard, Brooke L.
Bashore, Morgan L. Blackett, Michaela M. Carter, Joeleen M. Castorino, Cody D. Davis, Sarah R. Eisenach, Elizabeth H. Elkin, Judson L.
Knowles Jr, Steven M. Leivestad, Elizabeth M. Smelker, Treydon N.
Todd, Cody M. Turner, John D. Valerius, Gonzalo Villalpando
7th Grade
Bailey J. Brown, Tyler D. Carroll, Jessie R. Harrell, Tucker I. Hodsden,
Islay I. Latzig, Zackary M. McVicker, Elise M. Hall, Madelynn M.
Keselburg, Colby L. Wahlert, Hannah M. Gallegos, Olivia F. Lamb,
Bailey A. Lange, Jasmine A. McCartney, Madison M. McClure, Eva M.
Meyer, Rebecca C. Torres, Cailin D. Washburn, Brisa B. Carreo'n Morales, Hayley M. Foster, Alex A. Alvarez, Treden P. Bosch, Cade F. Esteves, Jennasi J. Fall, John G. Heath, Madison K. Hubbard, Payton R.
Larsen, Sophia R. McIntosh, Destiny R. Watson, Landon S. Sivey, Bailey A. Alvord, Cole A. Bay, Brylie E. Brumbelow, Luke C. Dolan, Bayley E. Flannery, Julia M. Frye, Madison A. Knutson, Parker S. Lane,
ShyAnne S. Weng, James A. Waechter
8th Grade
Noah A. Ford, Chloe M. Matsuda, Bryce A. Ramler, Bailey J. Caputo,
Vladislav J. Clark, Makaela R. Kuhlman, Mekenzie S. Smither, John T.
Berg, Brooks C. McVicker, Tia M. Gentry, Sydney E. Grogan, Rafael
Hernandez, Amber L. Miller, Mackenzie G. Mohan, Daniel S. Ogg, Emma N. Reardon, Cadie N. Ammerman, Holly M. Heckendorf, Troy L.
McFadden, Madison C. Meissnest, Kaylie M. Morgans, Katlyn S.
Willox, Taylor G. Alvord, Kennedie S. Brumbelow, Shelby L. Eckhardt,
Megan M. Eisenach, Weston R. Mayer, Alejandro X. Alire, Jordyn T.
Brann, Loren M. Emond, Hayley E. Johnson, Alexander Samantha
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8th Grade Visit to Poudre High School
In preparation for the 8th grade to transition to high school next year, all 8th grade students
have been invited to visit PHS next Monday, April 28th from 8-11:55am. This visit is designed to give them exposure to PHS and will include an introduction assembly with presentations from former Wellington students, a tour of the building and a sneak peek into the classroom setting during a regularly scheduled class. Our students always enjoy this trip and it is
a great way to help them stay focused on this very important upcoming transition. NOTE: if
you student is not attending PHS next year, this field trip is important as it will give him/her
a look at a Fort Collins comprehensive high school and our high schools are similar and this
time is well spend.
WMS 8th Grade Transition Workshop: Awesome!
As the end of the school year is fast approaching, we are starting to think more about the upcoming summer and of course, next school year! For those students who will be leaving WMS
and moving on to high school, this transition marks a very important time in their lives; a
time that will present celebrations, excitement and challenges.
WMS teachers, counselors and administrators recognize that this transition period as crucial
to the students’ academic and social development and success. In collaboration with the staff
at Poudre High School, we have developed a comprehensive transition program that is designed to help students understand the expectations they will face as high school freshmen.
The program was designed to provide useful skills and strategies, as well as experiences,
which will help prepare them for the next step in their educational journey. The program
touches on areas including academics, social and self-management skills and aims to achieve
the following goals:
-Empower students to become effective communicators and self-advocate for their needs
-Provide students with skills necessary to navigate high school and achieve success
-Instill a sense of social responsibility and pride in our students
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Upcoming WMS Events
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May 1, 2014: 6th grade Water Field Trip
May 2. 2014: 5th grade visit
May 2, 2014 Special Olympics at Fossil
8:00am—1:30 pm
May 6, 2014: Laptop computer training for 8th graders
(5:30 pm and 6:30 pm) Required for high school.
May 7, 2014: Track meet at Poudre
May 10, 2014: Wellington Golf Tournament Mtn.
Vista golf Course 7am registration
May 12, 2014: Track meet at Fort Collins High
May 15, 2014: District Track Meet French Field
May 16, 2014: No school Teacher Work Day
May 20, 2014: 7/8 Instrumental Program
May 21, 2014: 6th grade Instrumental and Choir
May 22, 2014: 8th grade Celebration
3pm-5pm
May 26, 2014: No School Memorial Day
May 30, 2014: 1/2 Day of School-students dismissed at 11:00