Washington Academic Middle School

Jon Yost

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

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

WAMS Winter Food Drive

WAMS will be collecting cans, non-perishable food items and money in order to put together food baskets for needy families this holiday season. Please consider donating from November 30th – December 11th to help support Sanger families in need.

Here are some ways you can help:

• Donate canned goods
• Donate non-perishable items such as pasta, rice, cereal etc.
• Donate $$

The money will be used to purchase items to add to the food baskets

• $9 collected will purchase 5 lb bags of rice for 5 families
• $14 collected will purchase 5 lb bags of rice for 5 families
• $10 collected will purchase 2 chickens for 1 family

Winter Extravaganza Tickets are regularly $3.00 each, but if you donate a can of food or other non-perishable food item, you only pay $2.00 for a ticket.

Questions: Please contact Miss Niino or Miss Satterberg

Yearbook Current Price is $40 - Buy now, save money! Yearbook Club Page • $35 through November 1st • $40 through February 1st • $45 through June 1st (if any remain for sale)

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. • Dec 2 • Jan 13, 27 • Feb 10, 24 • Mar 10, 24 • Apr 7, 21 • May 5, 19

Early Release Days • Dec 18 • June 11

Website Re-Design is in Process We are finding the need to provide you with more information. Yet we desire to do this in more efficient and attractive ways. So, let us know what you think! Feel free to share your ideas with us by contacting Mr. Cheek. Please put the words "website redesign" in your message and send it to gary_cheek@sanger.k12.ca.us

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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