Next week is the second round of STAAR testing for students at WOMS.

Monday, May 8 – 6th, 7th Math & 8th Math (Retest)

Tuesday, May 9 – 6th, 7th Reading & 8th Reading (Retest)

Wednesday, May 10 — 8th Science

Thursday, May 11 — 8th Social Studies

Please make sure students arrive to school on time, eat a good breakfast, and are prepared for testing.

The school will provide a snack and water bottle for each student.  Students are allowed to bring their own water bottles and non-messy/non-sticky snacks.  Lunch will be served at 12: 30 on all testing days for all grade levels.

Students may dress comfortably, but they must be in dress code.  No blankets or pillows will be allowed.

Next week is the first round of STAAR testing for some students at WOMS.

Tuesday, March 28 – 7th Writing, 8th Math

Wednesday, March 29 – 7th Advanced Math, 8th Reading

Please make sure students arrive to school on time, eat a good breakfast, and are prepared for testing.

The school will provide a snack and water bottle for each student.  Students are allowed to bring their own water bottles and non-messy/non-sticky snacks.  Lunch will be served around 12: 30 on both testing days.

Students may dress comfortably, but they must be in dress code.  No blankets, pillows, or flip flops will be allowed.

StopBullying.gov is a great resource on the issue of bullying.  October is National Bullying Awareness Month.  Please utilize this site to learn more about the definition, prevention, and roles students play.

During the week of October 17th, 8th grade students at White Oak Middle School will be asked to complete a Career Clusters Interest Survey and an ONET Interest Profiler. These surveys are intended as guidance tools to generate discussion regarding careers. Students will be asked to identify activities that describe what they like to do and qualities that describe them.  We are preparing for an upcoming Career Fair.  More information to come.

Most days when you ask your kids, “So how was school today?”, do you get one word answers like “okay” or “fine”?

Here are some helpful ways to get into a more in depth conversation to help you learn more about your child’s day.

• What was the best thing that happened at school today?
• What was your favorite part of lunch?
• Who is the funniest person in your _____ class?  What makes him/her so funny?
• If I called your ______teacher tonight, what would she tell me about you?
• Tell me something that made you laugh today.
• How did you help someone today?
• When was a time that you got bored today?

The more we can get our children to talk to us, the easier it is to get them to talk to us about difficult topics. ♥

Friday, 8/19/16 at 5:30

Middle School will have an open house on August 19th from 5:30-6:30.  

There will be a 6th Grade Parent meeting at 5:30.

Come and meet your child’s teachers and sign up for blogs, so you can stay informed.

We look forward to seeing you all!

Our 2nd round of STAAR testing will begin the second week in May.

The test schedule will be as follows:

• May 5: Algebra I (End of Course) EOC
• May 9: 6^th and 7^th grade Mathematics & 8th Math Retest
• May 10: 6^th and 7^th grade Reading & 8th Reading Retest
• May 11: 8^th Science
• May 12: 8^th grade Social Studies
• 8^th grade students who are not successful on the second administrations of the STAAR tests will have one last opportunity on June 21 and June 22 to retest and pass STAAR.  8^th grade students who do not pass STAAR on the second administration will be required to enroll in summer school to prepare for the 3^rd and final administration of STAAR. If a decision is made not to enroll and successfully complete this requirement, then they will be retained.
• Again, test security measures will be in place on test days to limit student access to cell phones during testing.  It is suggested that students leave cell phones at home on the days of testing. If you choose to allow your child to bring a phone, students must submit their cell phones that are turned off to their test administrators on the day of testing. Cell phones will be returned to each student as soon as all testing has been completed for the day. Also, due to the security measures in place on test days, we will not allow any guests on campus. You may also go online at www.tea.state.tx.us Student Assessment Division for additional information.

Expanding Opportunity

The Reach Higher initiative will help make sure all students understand what they need to complete their education, including:

• Exposing students to college and career opportunities
• Understanding financial aid eligibility that can make college affordability a reality
• Encouraging academic planning and summer learning opportunities
• Supporting high school counselors who can help more kids get into college

The Reach Higher website offers great tools that include:

• College Scorecard
• Net Price Calculator Center
• College Navigator
• Financial Aid Shopping Street
• Studentaid.gov
• and much more information!

Reach Higher

On Tuesday, 4/26/16, we are urging students and staff to wear college shirts to support the Reach Higher cause!

Gifted and Talented nominations will be accepted from March 14 –April 1, 2016.

Forms are available in the office.

Testing will be completed before the end of the spring semester.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Van Camp, Middle School Counselor, at 903-291-2032 or [email protected]