Hello Warrior Families, We have several important updates to share this week:
Pender County Schools has partnered with researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill to answer questions regarding the impacts of student tech use on mental health and academic outcomes. This study will provide our school with critical feedback on our students’ digital literacy needs, how our policies are working, and the impacts of tech on our students, while also guiding future state policy regarding tech use in school. For more information on this study, visit https://winstoncenter.unc.edu/ncpts_parents/ or you can contact ncphonestudy@office.unc.edu. Please complete this Consent Form now! We need ALL parents to please either grant or deny consent for their children to participate. You will receive a $5 gift card for completing this form. Be sure to continue through each page of this form until it states "Your response has been recorded" to ensure your submission has been received.
November is National Career Development Month. This week we celebrate with a Spirit Week.
Monday, November 17th: FUTURE TRADES DAY! - Wear work gear that represents a hands-on trade or career!
Tuesday, November 18th: FUTURE COLLEGE SHIRT DAY! - Wear your future college shirt!
Wednesday, November 19th: YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT DAY! - Wear bright clothes and sunglasses.
Thursday, November 20th: DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER DAY!
Friday, November 21st: DRESS FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER DAY!
7th and 8th grade parents. Cape Fear Community College has scheduled three information nights to provide students and families to learn about the College Accelerator Program as a repeat of the session held in September:
PHS – Tuesday, 11/18 at 5:30 PM in the Media Center
THS – Wednesday, 11/19 at 5:30 PM in the Media Center
HTHS – Thursday, 11/20 at 5:30 PM in the Media Center
This week, all classes will be sending home progress reports on Wednesday, November 19. Please be sure to review your child’s progress for the second quarter of the year and reach out to your student’s teachers if you have any questions.
On Thursday, November 20th there will be no transportation provided for students that attend the after school program. Please plan transportation accordingly.
Attendance Update
Last week’s attendance rates were:
6th Grade: 92%
7th Grade: 95%
8th Grade: 87%
We’re proud of our Warriors who are showing up ready to learn each day. Strong attendance is the foundation of success—every Warrior, every day! Let’s aim even higher this week.
Behavior Referrals
At WPMS, we believe in setting clear expectations and supporting positive choices. Teachers use many strategies to encourage success, but sometimes an administrative referral is needed. Last week’s referral counts were:
6th Grade: 0
7th Grade: 2
8th Grade: 2
Warrior Athletics This Week
Monday Girls Soccer and Boys Basketball @Topsail Middle - Admission $5 - Games start at 4:00pm
Thursday Home Girls Soccer and Boys Basketball vs. Cape Fear Middle - Admission $5 - Games start at 4:00pm
Athletic Photos will be taken after school on Friday
WPMS Food Bag Program: Our weekend food bag program is back! Families needing additional support with food for weekends can complete the confidential form below:
Upcoming Events
November 24: Family Feast Day | WPMS Cafeteria - Use this google form to sign up by Wednesday, November 12th.
November 26-28: No School | Thanksgiving Break
All Weekly Warrior Messages can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oVY4Mwmw-E0Inbi8OG3Jb_Jo8VLEL5Gk/view?usp=sharing
Stay Connected
Download the PCS App (select West Pender Middle)
Twitter: @wpm_warriors
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/westpendermiddl
[WPMS Website]https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/wpms
Together, we can show what Warrior scholars are capable of. Let’s give our students the tools, mindset, and support they need to succeed.
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