Good Afternoon Tiger Family,
This is your Principal Mr. Ventura with a few important announcements and reminders for the week ahead.
Quarter 3 Reading & History Monitoring Assessments
Students will be taking the Quarter 3 Reading and History monitoring assessments this coming week. Please make sure that students bring their charged laptops to school every day, so that they can show what they have learned. Remember, even small improvements matter!
Primary Election
On March 5th, W-GMS will serve as a polling station for the primary election. To prioritize the safety and security of our students, voters will use a designated side door, and there will be no interaction with students throughout the day.
Quarter 3 Grading Period Ending
The last day of the 3rd-nine weeks is March 7th. Please take this time to review grades and address any concerns with the appropriate teacher.
FCPS Family/Faculty Basketball Tournament
This week the FCPS Family/Faculty March Madness Basketball Tournament will begin. The first game will be on March 7th, and Walker-Grant has been selected to play Hugh Mercer that evening. Come out to JM to support us. Doors open at 5:00pm. The game starts at 6:00 pm.
James Farmer Scholars Meeting
James Farmer Scholars please be prepared to meet after school on Thursday, March 7th. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Clayton Fulcher.
Spring Break
Friday, March 8th will be a teacher workday. School is closed for students.
FCPS will be closed for Spring Break on Monday, March 11th-Friday, March 15th.
Attendance
Please continue to partner with W-GMS to be Attendance Stars! To report absences please use the linked form.
Read Across America Week
Starting next week, Walker-Grant will be celebrating the importance of reading through numerous activities. Let's celebrate books and reading this week with a Spirit Week. If interested in participating, please review the attached flyer.
Read Across America Spirit Week Flyer
Rachel’s Dream
Any students reading the book, Rachel’s Dream, are asked to read Chapter 1. Be sure to submit questions to Mrs. Clayton-Fulcher as soon as possible.
W-GMS Cell Phone Policy
Recently, we've noticed increased phone use during class time and in the hallways, impacting instructional moments and our preparation for upcoming assessments.
Please review the following points with your student(s):
-Cell phones are to be off and stored out of sight while in class.
-If your student needs to leave the classroom, they must leave their phone in their bag or in the designated safe area.
-Cell phones may be used during breakfast and lunch waves, exclusively in the cafeteria.
-Students are permitted to use cell phones after school hours.
In case of non-compliance, we will reach out promptly, and we appreciate your collaboration in addressing any cell phone-related issues.
Opportunity for Foreign Language Classes
Dear parents and guardians of rising 6th and 7th graders, there is still time for your student to request a Foreign Language class for next year. If interested, please review the attached course catalog.
Fredericksburg Youth Academy
The Fredericksburg Police Dept. will be hosting the Fredericksburg Youth Academy. The first session will begin on March 18th, 2024. If interested, please review the attached flyer and use the link to register.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is overflowing with misplaced clothing. If your child is missing any items, please stop by the school to retrieve your child’s belongings. All unclaimed items will be donated on March 8th.
Student laptop charger
Is your student in need of a new laptop charger? If so, please use the link attached.
Yearbooks On-Sale
W-GMS 2023 – 2024 yearbooks are now on sale for only $25. The last day to purchase is 3/22/24.
Online Code: YB28775
Thank you
As always, we want to thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another wonderful week ahead.
Go Tigers!