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Saturday 11/7 • 7th Grade Football Championship vs. Rio Vista @ Madera High School
Monday 11/9 (A Day) • Madden Football Signups at Lunch
• Winter Sports Begin
• College Night 6:30 pm
Tuesday 11/10 (B Day) • Madden Football Signups at Lunch
• After School Tutorial 4:00-4:30
• Promotion Ceremony 2010 committee meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in Room 3 - Everyone is invited
Wednesday 11/11 (Holiday - No School) • Veteran's Day
Thursday 11/12 (A Day) • DPA II for Grade 6
• Madden Football Signups at Lunch
• Candle Sale Info Out
Friday 11/13 (B Day) • CELDT Pizza Lunch 11-1:30
• Madden Football Signups at Lunch
• End of Trimester 1
11/10/09
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Welcome to the 2009-10 School Year
Mission of WAMS: All students will learn at high levels and meet/exceed state proficiency levels in order to successfully prepare them for high school.
WAMS experienced their highest academic achievement this past school year. WAMS achieved a 2009 API of 794! This is a 44 point gain over the previous year, far exceeded the state’s goal of a 5 point gain. WAY TO GO WARRIORS!
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Jon Yost
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Message from the Principal
Welcome to Washington Academic Middle School (WAMS). We are a 6th-8th grade middle school of approximately 1700 students. WAMS is located in Sanger, California, approximately 12 miles southeast of Fresno. We have a dynamic staff of educators that love teaching and are committed to the success and well being of every student.
WAMS will be moving from “Early Release to “Late Starts” on the Wednesdays listed below. On these days, buses will pick up students approximately two hours later (see bus schedules). On Late Start Wednesdays, students may arrive on campus after 9:30. School begins at 10:10.
I am also excited to announce the implementation of the Olweus Anti-Bullying program. All staff will be working closely the students to educate students on bullying and positively impacting the school culture. We are also beginning the 6th grade orientation/mentoring program called W.E.B. (Where Everybody Belongs). Over 90 8th grade leaders will be working with our 6th graders to ensure a successful transition to middle school.
WAMS has an extremely effective staff dedicated to helping the students succeed. We look forward to a great school year. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the school.
Sincerely,
Jon Yost
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Parent Conference Week Nov 16-19
WAMS will be conducting parent-teacher conferences on Monday, November 16 – Thursday, November 19th. Monday and Tuesday will be by appointment only. Wednesday and Thursday will be “drop in” days with no appointment necessary.
Beginning Monday, November 9th, WAMS will be contacting parents of students who are not meeting the promotional requirements (failed one or more core classes or scored Far Below Basic/Below Basic on the 2009 English Language Arts California Standards Test to schedule their conference time. Families who will have a scheduled appointment will be contacted by Wednesday, November 11th. Families who do not have a scheduled appointment time are encouraged to attend the parent conferences on Wednesday, November 18th (1:30-3:30 p.m.) or Thursday, November 19th (2:30-7:00). All conferences will be held in the west gym area.
For all scheduled appointments, it is extremely important that the parent[s] and students attend. You will receive your child’s report card and discuss both the promotional requirements and develop an assistance plan. Please note, parents will receive their child’s report card at the conference. Report cards will not be mailed home.
Scheduled Parent Conferences
These conferences are for parents who have been contacted by WAMS and been given a scheduled appointment time.
Time: Monday, Nov. 16 from 2:30-7:00 p.m. & Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 1:30-3:30
Location: West Gym
***Students are to attend the conference with the parent[s].***
Drop-In Parent Conferences
These conferences are for parents who were not contacted by WAMS and did not receive a scheduled appointment time.
Time: Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 1:30-3:30 & Thursday, Nov. 19 from 2:30-7:00
Location: West Gym
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the conference with the parent[s].
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College Night
November 9th from 6:30 – 8:20 p.m.
Please join us to begin planning for your child’s future! In front of the school on Monday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m., local colleges will be in attendance to provide general information about their schools, financial aide, and college requirements. Spanish and Hmong translators will be available, and childcare will be provided in room 3.
College Night Itinerary
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. ~ College Booths (In front of the school)
7:05 – 7:20 p.m. ~ Main Session with Mr. Yost in the auditorium
7:25 – 7:50 p.m. ~ Breakout Session I
7:55 – 8:20 p.m. ~ Breakout Session II
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Parent Meeting Held Regarding 8th Grade Promotion
On Monday, October 26th approximately 150 WAMS parents attended a meeting regarding fundraising to pay for the cost of WAMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. A fundraising committee has been formed to help raise just under $9000 for the event. If you were unable to make the meeting, but would like to be a part of committee, please contact the school and we will get your name/number to our PTA board.
Several parents wanted to make a donation to the event. If you want to make a donation, make your check out to WAMS PTA and write on the check 8th grade promotion. Any donations may be dropped off at the WAMS front office.
The committee chairperson is Veronica Cuellar. Her contact information is 978-1052 or veronica.g.cuellar@gmail.com
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Late Start Wednesdays
Buses will pick up students approximately two hours later than normal (see bus schedules). On Late Start Wednesdays, students may arrive on campus after 9:30. School begins at 10:10.
Oct 14, 28
Dec 2
Jan 13, 27
Feb 10, 24
Mar 10, 24
Apr 7, 21
May 5, 19
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Early Release Days
Nov 16-20 (Parent Conference Week)
Dec 18
June 11
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Yearbook Current Price is $35 - Buy now, save money!
Yearbook Club Page
• $35 through November 1st
• $40 through February 1st
• $45 through June 1st (if any remain for sale)
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Please submit event updates, or website concerns, to Mr. Cheek.
Website updates are completed by Saturday at Noon, for the following week.
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