Workshop Opportunity for Girls Ages 7-18

Stage Door Dance Productions is producing and hosting a complimentary workshop and training event for girls ages 7-18 call Girls Geared For Greatness.

Saturday, October 13th from 1-4pm at Stage Door Dance Brier Creek

Topics will include: 
- Bullying Awareness and Prevention
- Bettering Your Community
- Interpersonal Communication and Etiquette
- How To Be Social Media Savvy
- Taking Care of YOU
- Leading Others
- Planning For Your Future
- Stories of Success

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Building Happiness

Building Happiness

Provided by TherapistAid.com (2012)

Listed below are exercises that, when practiced frequently, can build genuine and lasting happiness. 

1. Gratitudes
Write down 3 things for which you are grateful every day.

2. Acts of Kindness
Make a conscious effort to do something nice for no reason other than to help.

3. Exercise
The positive effects of exercise are astounding. Physically active people have increased energy, superior immune systems, and frequent sense of accomplishment.

4. Meditation/ Quiet Time
Those who take a moment to themselves regularly may even permanently restructure their brains to create sustained happiness.

5. Positive Journaling
Take some time to write about positive events in your life like a fun day with friends, family, or a movie you enjoyed.

6. Fostering Relationships
Strong social connections are thought to be one of the most powerful influences on our mood.

BETA Club Application Period Now Open...Deadline 9/18/18

The BETA Club Application period is now open at West Millbrook Magnet Middle School. I know that you are new to West and wanted to make sure you did not miss the deadline. 

What is the BETA CLUB?

The National Junior Beta Club is an honors organization that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, promotes strong moral character and social responsibility, encourages service to others, fosters leadership skills, and provides settings for you to develop strong interpersonal skills.

 

Who qualifies for membership in the WMMS JUNIOR BETA CLUB?

Seventh and eighth grade students with a grade point average of 3.5 (a general rule of thumb is that it is approximately half A’s and half B’s in one and two semester courses), who also exemplify strong character, and have maintained role model behavior throughout the last school year (no administrative referrals or periods in in-school or out-of-school suspension) are eligible to apply for membership in the West Millbrook Junior Beta Club.  Please see Mrs. Walters if you do not clearly have more A’s than B’s in your final course grade, and she will calculate your GPA for you.

If your child is interested in BETA Club, please see Mrs. Walters in the Media Center. I can also assist students in getting the information they need. Application deadline is Tuesday, September 18th. 

For more information CLICK HERE to be directed to Mrs. Walters' website. 

A Word From The College Board

Parent Action Plan: Middle School

Middle school is important because your child is laying the foundation in a lot of subjects and forming study habits. Developing certain skills now will make it easier for your child to adjust to the challenges of high school and college later - and will lead to more college options. Here are some things you and your child can do to make the most of this time. 

• Help your child set goals for the year. Working toward specific goals will help your child stay motivated and focused. 
• Review the school calendar together. Note important dates and put them in a shared online calendar or in an easy-to view place, such as a bulletin board in your kitchen. 
• Make a plan to check in regularly about schoolwork. If you keep up with your child's tests, papers and homework assignments, you can celebrate successes and head off problems as a team. Get homework tips for your child. 
• Talk about extracurricular activities. Getting involved in clubs and other groups is a great way for your child to identify interests and feel more engaged in school.
• Discuss ways to take on challenges. Encourage your child to take classes they may not usually take, try new things. Tackling new classes will give your child the confidence and prepare them for new things and changes. 
• Come up with fun reading ideas. Look for magazines or newspapers your child may like and talk about the books they like compared to what you liked when they were a child. If your family makes reading enjoyable, it can become a daily habit. 
• Visit nearby college together. If you live near a college, look for upcoming events on campus that are open to the community or see if the college offers classes to local children and families. Just being on a campus may get your child interested in college.

See You All Next Year In 7th Grade!

FREE 2 Week Camp Opportunity

CLICK HERE for application and more information 

Applications due by April 9, 2018. 

2018-2019 Elective Course Registration

March 12-16th, I will be working with students in the computer labs to select elective classes for the next school year. Students received registration information on Thursday through their 7th period class. We ask that parent/gurdians review the elective forms with their child. Please sign the elective verification form with student elective options and return it to school on Monday, March 12th to guided study teachers. Forms can be accessed below.

Elective Verification Form
Elective Course Desriptions
Elective Course Offerings

Sports Camp Scholarships

Wake Electric is pleased to offer two Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarhips to basketball amps on college campuses in 2018 for students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Young woman will attend the Wolfpack Women's Basketball Camp June 10-13 at NC State in Raleigh and young men will attend Roy Williams Carolina Basketball Camp June 16-20 at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Wake Electric will award sholarships to one young man and one young women. All expenses for the overnight camps will be paid bt Wake Electric, and campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the camp. Deadline for students to apply for either amp is March 31, 2018. 

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Parent Night February 8th

Parent Night will be a schoolwide event. All teachers will have sign-up slots for meeting with parents. Students are encouraged to attend with their parent/guardian. Parents may sign up for a 15 minute conference with their child’s teachers.  Sign-up is required.

CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR SLOT TODAY

Sign up genius closes 2/6/18 at 3pm. If you have any questions, please contact your grade level Counselor. 

6th Grade Afterschool Work Sessions

What is 6^th grade work session?

The purpose of the work sessions is to help students with missing assignments make up their work and/or for students in need of technology resources outside of school hours. It is an independent session, so students will not be tutored. They will be working independently to complete any missing assignments or projects they have. This session will provide students with the ability to use computers and print any work they need. Students should come to the session with all assignments they need to work that are not accessible on teachers websites. Preparation ahead of time is very important before attending the session. 

Who can attend?

Any student with missing assignments, or who does not have the use of a computer at home is welcomed to come.

How do you sign up?

The process for attending a session is as follow: Students must sign up in advance on Mrs. Leon’s office door. Once spaces are filled for a date, students can no longer sign up. Students will need to have a signed permission slip turned into Mrs. Leon before the session.   Permission slips are on Mrs. Leon’s door. 

Expectations

- Students must arrive to the session on time.

- Students must have work to complete.

- Students who attend the session will have to be productive. Students who are not productive will not be allowed to attend another session.

Pick Up Procedures

Activity Bus or Carpool.

Students who are carpool, will need to be picked up by 5:05PM SHARP. Students who are not picked will not be allowed to attend another session unless they are riding the activity bus home. 

2nd Quarter Dates

Thursday, January 11th

Tuesday, January 16th

Wednesday, January 17th 

3rd Quarter Dates

Tuesday, January 30th

Tuesday, February 6th 

Tuesday, February 13th

Tuesday, February 20th

Tuesday, February 27th 

Tuesday, March 6th

Wednesday, March 14th

Wednesday, March 21st 

4th Quarter Dates

Wednesday, April 18th 

Monday, April 23rd

Wednesday, May 2nd

Wednesday, May 9th

Tuesday, May 15th 

Tuesday, May 22nd