Good Morning Tiger Family,
This is your principal, Mr. Ventura, with a few important announcements and updates for the week ahead.
We are just over a week away from the start of a new school year, and we are so excited to welcome you back to Walker-Grant Middle School!
School Supply Lists
The school supply lists are now available online and on our social media pages.
Mark Your Calendars
Orientation Night: On Tuesday, August 1, from 5:30-7:00pm we will be hosting our annual Orientation Night for all students and their families. At Orientation Night students will receive their schedules, meet their new teachers, and reconnect with friends. Also, while at Orientation Night, parents will be able to review bus route information, purchase PE uniforms, sign up for PowerSchool, and have conversations with our community partners who will be on site.
Transition Day for 6th Graders
School starts on August 5 for our sixth graders with Transition Day. All other grade levels, including grades 7 and 8, will have an extra day of summer to get ready for Tuesday, August 6. On Transition Day, sixth graders will meet their teachers, experience new classes, learn our routines, and start the 2024-25 school year with success! We look forward to seeing our sixth graders only on August 5 and everyone, all together, to celebrate a new year on August 6.
New Start Time
This year, our instructional day will begin promptly at 7:35am. Any student arriving after this time will be marked tardy and will need to be checked in at the front office.
Responsibility-Centered Discipline
We will continue our division-wide implementation of Responsibility Centered Discipline (RCD). Our school-wide foundations are attached for you to review with your child. This initiative is part of our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
ParentSquare
We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school and in your classrooms and groups. ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.
You should have already received an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account—it takes less than a minute. You can use ParentSquare on any device by downloading the free mobile app for iOS or Android, or by visiting www.parentsquare.com.
Parent_Guardian - Getting Started Guide (English).pdf
Parent_Guardian - Getting Started Guide (Spanish).pdf
Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Summer Reading Challenge
Our Summer Reading Challenge is well underway! Students can track their progress with the reading log from their summer reading book pack. Extra copies are available outside the library during Orientation. Please return the completed forms to Mrs. Moore when school resumes so we can celebrate their achievements. Thank you for supporting our students' love for reading!
FCPS Cell and Personal Device Policy
Also, please review and discuss the new FCPS Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy with your student before the first day of school.
FCPS Cell Phone and Device Free Policy
Welcome Back Letter
Lastly, please review the Principal's Letter linked to this email, welcoming you back and identifying the goals and commitments for the 2024-25 school year.
We are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and can't wait to see you all soon!
Go Tigers!
Warm regards,
Mr. Ventura