Did You Know? 2019-2020 MAP Testing Dates MAP tests will be administered in December for reading and math and in January for science. The three tests will be given to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Please note your student's testing days. If possible, please refrain from making appointments outside of school when your student is testing. December 2 - 8th Grade MAP Reading
Reminders Be Our Best at West Fundraiser
Winter Sports
There are opportunities for middle school students to participate in certain high school sports. Currently open for registration are Boys' Swim and Dive, Girls' Gymnastics and Boys' and Girls' Nordic Skiing. Please see the High School Athletics webpage for more information on registration and participation requirements.
Student Drop-off If you are dropping your student off in the morning before school, please remember to drop them off on the east side of the building. We have a supervisor to direct students to the cafeteria, or if something has been arranged with a teacher, to the designated room or area. East doors are open from 7:45-9:08 a.m. for morning drop off. If you are dropping-off your student after 9:08 a.m. bring them into the main office on the west side of the building so they can be checked in by the attendance secretary. Please note that late arrivals without parental notification will be considered unexcused. After the end of the school day, if you are picking up your student please pick them up on the east side of the building as the west side is reserved for buses.
Student Forgotten Items Please remind your students that when they forget an item at home and it is dropped off in the office, it is the students responsibility to check the office in between classes.
Upcoming activities
Families will need to complete Activity/Extracurricular Participation form for each activity a student joins during the year. The Activity/Extracurricular Fee needs to be paid once for unlimited extracurricular clubs and activities for the given school year (this excludes athletics). The Activity/Extracurricular fee is on EPay. The form is found in the main office, in Mrs. Jorenby's office in the media center, and from the coaches.
Reporting Absences in Skyward Family Access Please report absences in Skyward Family Access when your child is absent, tardy or has an appointment during the school day. Children are considered unexcused without notification from a parent or guardian. When you are submitting the attendance request in Skyward Family Access, you must be logged in as a parent, not a student. You can still call the attendance line (763-745-6455) to report an absence and we recommend calling if it is a last-minute request. The health office must have a current phone number on file in case of an emergency. If your daytime phone numbers have changed, please send new or updated numbers to the health office.
Order Your Yearbook The deadline to order a yearbook is January 31. After that time there will be a very limited number available to purchase. The current price of a yearbook is $24. You can order a yearbook on the Belfour website or send cash or check made out to WMS for $24 with your student's name and adviser's name to the main office. If you have questions, contact Jodi Spohnholtz. If financial assistance is needed, contact Peter Binnie or Jim Bollum.
PTA News Please visit the PTA page to get meeting dates, minutes, and sign up to be a volunteer, sign up for the directory and more. Next PTA Meeting
Show your Trojan Pride with Wayzata Spirit Wear! New vendor and home or store delivery! The PTA is offering West students and their families the chance to purchase some great Wayzata Spirit Wear through our online store. A portion of all purchases are donated to our school PTA! 24-7 Active has a downtown Wayzata retail store. You can stop by and try on sizes, order in store or select free in store pickup. Visit their retail store at 848 Lake Street East, Wayzata. We have two ordering sessions. These are target dates for fall and holiday ordering. Also, new this year – our online store will be available for ordering all school year long! Delivery date is approximately three weeks from your order date. Order online and ship to your home or choose free in store pickup. Please note: All orders placed online are custom made to order and are non-returnable. For questions, please contact Robyn Bjella. You may also contact 24-7 Active directly or call 612-991-0952.
Volunteer Needs The PTA sponsors events and programs throughout the year that need volunteers. Fill out our Volunteer Sign Up Form to find programs that best fit your interests and schedule.
Around the District If school is canceled, will you get the call? Youth Enrichment Opportunities We've had so many great Ask Ali questions flooding our inbox over the past month. Thanks to all who have submitted! We want you to know Ali, along with her network of local experts, have been working hard to answer these questions. Responses are posted every Monday on her blog at partnersinpreventionmn.org/askali. Parents, you've got to check out the responses to these questions! There are some interesting ones that have been asked; chances are you might be wondering some of these things. Keep the questions coming!
Community Ed Deadline extended - last chance to register! Destination Imagination is an international Creative Problem Solving competition that helps students build skills in STEAM areas. Teams of 6-7 students develop creative solutions in areas like Science, Engineering, Fine Arts, Community Service, and more. The registration deadline is Nov 8. Check out our info sheet to learn more! Form your team today! Upcoming Events:
Calendar School Events District Events Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Meetings |