Good Evening Tiger Family,
This is your principal, Mr. Ventura, with a few important announcements and updates for the week ahead.
Fall Picture Retakes & Field Hockey Team Pictures
Reminder: Fall Picture Retakes and Field Hockey Team Pictures will take place on Monday, October 27. Parents and guardians who haven't ordered pictures, or who would like to order more, can use the flyer below for step-by-step instructions to view your student's proofs and place an order.
Halloween at WGMS
Halloween is almost here! We want all students to have a safe, fun, and positive experience.
Please review the following expectations with your student:
Costumes must follow the school dress code.
No violent, bloody, or gory imagery is allowed.
No face masks or face paint may be worn.
No props that resemble weapons of any kind.
No candy, cupcakes, or food may be brought or shared at school.
To promote creativity and inclusion, students are encouraged to dress as their favorite book characters!
Please note: Students may not bring treats to share at school. Any shared candy will be confiscated and can only be picked up by a parent.
Report Cards
Quarter 1 report cards will be sent home with students on October 30. Parents and guardians, please review your student's report card.
Fall Festival Dance
Get ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate the fall season! All students are invited to the Fall Festival dance on Thursday, October 30, from 3:00-4:30 PM. Enjoy music from our DJ, seasonal snacks, and prizes for the best costumes and dance moves. It's the perfect way to have fun with friends and make lasting school memories!
Parents/Guardians: Please complete the student permission form by Wednesday, October 29, if your student plans to attend.
🔗 Fall Festival Dance Permission Slip
Bullying Prevention Month
As we wrap up Bullying Prevention Month, I want to thank our school counseling team and staff for promoting unity and kindness. I hope the lessons learned this month inspire our students to stand against bullying and embrace acceptance.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Please save the date for Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 4, from 4:30-6:30 PM. To schedule an appointment, contact Ms. McWhirt in the Counseling Office.
Student Recognition Awards Assemblies
Families are invited to our grade-level student recognition assemblies on the following dates:
6th Graders: Wednesday, November 5, 8:45 AM
7th Graders: Wednesday, November 6, 8:45 AM
8th Graders: Wednesday, November 7, 8:45 AM
Alongside Webinar
Alongside is a research-backed wellness platform for K-12 schools that provides personalized coaching for students and educators, resulting in better attendance, behavior, culture, and climate outcomes. They will be hosting webinars for parents and guardians live on October 28 at 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM and November 5 at 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM. These sessions are for parents and guardians only.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
10/27: Fall Picture Retakes and Field Hockey Team Pictures
10/30: Fall Festival Dance — 3:00-4:30 PM
10/30: Q1 Report Cards Issued
11/3: Boys' Basketball Tryouts — 3:00-5:00 PM
11/3: November School Board Meeting — 7:30 PM @ WGC
11/4: No School for Students (Election Day)
11/4: Q1 Parent/Teacher Conference Night — 4:30-6:30 PM
11/5: 6th Grade Q1 Awards Assembly in the WGMS Auditeria — 8:45-9:30 AM
11/5: Boys' Basketball Tryouts — 3:00-5:00 PM
11/6: 7th Grade Q1 Awards Assembly in the WGMS Auditeria — 8:45-9:30 AM
11/7: 8th Grade Q1 Awards Assembly in the WGMS Auditeria — 8:45-9:30 AM
11/11: No School (Veterans Day)
11/13: November PTO Meeting in the WGMS Media Center — 6:30-7:30 PM
11/14: Veterans Day Brunch (RSVP by 10/31) — 9:00-10:30 AM
11/18: Q2 Grade Interims distributed
11/25: Early dismissal for students and staff at 12:00 PM
11/26-28: Student/Staff Holiday (Thanksgiving)
Quick Links for Families
Please see the Quick Links Flyer for easy access to important resources, forms, and information to support your student and stay connected with Walker-Grant.
ParentSquare
If you haven't already done so, please activate your ParentSquare account to stay up to date on all of the happenings at WGMS. You can access ParentSquare on any device by downloading the free mobile app or by visiting www.parentsquare.com.
Parent_Guardian - Getting Started Guide (English).pdf
Parent_Guardian - Getting Started Guide (Spanish).pdf
Athletics
Come out and cheer on our Tiger Student Athletes this week!
Girls Basketball
Our girls’ basketball team is headed to the 2nd round of the playoffs! They take on Locust Grove (AWAY) on Monday, 10/27 at 5:00 PM. Let’s hit the road and show Locust Grove what Tiger pride looks like!
Girls Field Hockey
Oct. 27: vs. St. Patrick– AWAY, 4:30 PM
Football
Oct. 30: vs. William Monroe – AWAY, 4:30 PM
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Boys' Basketball Tryouts for 6th-8th graders will be held on Monday, 11/3 and Wednesday, 11/5, from 3:00–5:30 PM.
Requirements:
Current VHSL sports physical
No Fs or more than one D in core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) on the Q1 report card
Transportation will be provided.
Spirit Gear
Show your Tiger pride with our school spirit gear! Grab yours today and wear it proudly. Tigers win!
Title I
Title I is the largest federal aid program for elementary, middle, and high school. Through Title I, the federal government designates money to school districts around the country based on the number of students in need in each district. Each district uses its Title I money for extra educational services for children, such as:
Class size reduction
Additional teachers and paraprofessionals
Parent resources
Instructional materials and supplies
Tier 2 and Tier 3 support services
The focus of the Title I program is to ensure all students meet challenging content and achievement standards. Title I also authorizes federal grant programs that provide funds for reading instruction, services to migrant children, services to neglected and delinquent children, comprehensive school reform, and dropout prevention.
All FCPS students in grades K-8 are eligible to receive programs funded through the Title I grant.
ESSA Letters
Parents and guardians, in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), if you would like more information about specific teachers' professional qualifications, please see the appropriate letters linked in this message:
🔗 Omundson
🔗 Boyd
🔗 I. Smith
🔗 Burns
🔗 Robbins
🔗 Kingsley
🔗 Thoms
Thank You
As always, we want to thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another wonderful week ahead.
Go Tigers!