Mark your calendars for the 2019 Spring BOGO Book Fair!

Monday, April 29th – Friday, May 3rd  /  WMS Library

• All items are Buy One, Get One FREE!

• Free Book Giveaway!

• eWallet – a new cash-free payment option!

More details can be found at http://tiny.cc/bogo19 or you can call Ms. Kier in the library at 804-515-1100

CAREER DAY 2019!

March 29, 2019 — 8:30am – 12:30pm

This annual fun-filled day will feature representatives from many different careers in our area.  Students, be sure to dress in your best attire – DRESS FOR SUCCESS!

 

Wilder Middle School students enjoyed an exciting day collaborating to make hovercrafts. The gym at The Eastern Henrico Recreation Center was transformed into a make-shift hovercraft laboratory. The students spent the morning working together in teams building the hovercrafts and then put them to the test in the afternoon. The Hovercraft Project teaches STEAM principles to students through fun, participatory, project-based learning.

Save the date for Tuesday, March 19th and join us at Henrico High School from 5:30pm – 8:30pm for an evening of information for all HCPS parents!

“A division-wide night for all parents to talk with vendors about academic support, summer camps, college camps, summer jobs, adult career opportunities, and numerous other resources.”

• light snacks
• Kids’ Zone in the library
• Amazon gift cards

Family Learning Night

This is your lucky week!  Our school-wide fundraiser is open through this Friday, and you can purchase some awesome Wilder gear for your and your family!  You can browse and purchase online at the link below.  Thanks for your support of Wilder MS!

Wilder Gear fundraising link

Parents/Guardians,

The schedule for the 8th Grade Writing SOL Writing test is now set.  The Direct Writing Prompt will be Tuesday, March 19th, and the Multiple Choice test will be Wednesday, March 20th.  To see the letter from Mr. Golden with all of the information for the tests, please go to:

Resources tab –> “Parent Information and Flyers” section –> “Grade 8 Writing Letter.”

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Golden at 515-1100.

YOU’RE INVITED!

Join the HCPS Department of Family & Community Engagement at New Bridge Learning Center Auditorium for our “Loving Yourself” Women on the Move Health and Wellness Event!

Saturday, February 23rd
11:00am – 2:00pm

This event is open to families and students, and includes:

• free health screenings
• social media safety tips
• retail vendors
• door prizes
• refreshments and snacks
• self-care tips
• and much more!

For more information and the return flyer, please see the flyer here:

Resources tab –> “Parent Information and Flyers” section –> “WOM Loving Yourself 2019”

We hope you all had an exhilarating and relaxing Winter Break!

From the PTSA:
We are excited about our New Year/Winter Dance coming up on January 11th, from 3:45 – 6:00 p.m.!  Updated flyers/permission slips will be distributed starting tomorrow, and tickets will go on sale Monday, January 7th. Tickets are $5 which includes 2 slices of pizza and an entry for the Powerbeats 3 earphones we will be giving away to one lucky scholar!

We will need some volunteer help for this event. Please click on the online signup genius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4EA9AB2CAAFE3-ptsa

We have other exciting events and opportunities coming up. Our Front Porch Social will be held on March 20th and our Community Day, April 27th. In addition, we were awarded from Google to host a “Be Internet Awesome” workshop for families and students. Be on the lookout for details on these events.

Thank you for your continued support for our scholars and our Wilder community. Looking forward to a great 2019!

Your WMS PTSA

 

Attendance:
Don’t forget to call the main office when your child is absent and/or send in a note when they return.

Calendar Reminders:

Tuesday, January 8

PTSA Board Meeting from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

GYSA Family Forum (Auditorium) from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Friday, January 11

PTSA Winter Dance from 3:45-6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 21

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

School Closed

Friday, January 25

8^th Grade Literacy Lock-in

3:30-6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 28

Student Holiday

Wilder Families,

Here are a few updates for you as we finish out the week.

• Mid-term exams for high school credit courses have been canceled and the writing benchmark will be rescheduled.

• The PTSA Winter Dance will not take place on Friday, December 14th. It will also be rescheduled.

Students in the Gifted program at Wilder MS spent a day at the Presquile National Wildlife Refuge learning about the James River and its food chain. The trip was in-conjunction with the James River Association and took place the last week of August.