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• WEST END MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE88323
• Also Needed: Infinite Campus Unique Student ID (nine digit 190#)

Recently, we have noticed some instances of inappropriate usage of sports water bottles during the school day.

While we understand that the majority of students have been using their water bottles as intended, unfortunately, a few incidents have occurred where these bottles were used in a manner that negatively impacted others. Specifically, there have been instances of spraying other students and the floors, which disrupts the learning environment and creates a real slipping hazard for everyone.

In light of these occurrences, we kindly request all students to discontinue the use of sports water bottles during the school day. We recognize that this decision might inconvenience those who have been responsibly using their water bottles. However, the primary concern is to maintain a safe, distraction-free, and respectful atmosphere for everyone.

Any girls interested in training for Basketball can begin meeting in the gym after school on Monday and Wednesday. All students must have an up-to-date physical prior to any athletic training.

INTENT TO RUN FORMS WERE PASSED OUT THIS WEEK. They must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Johnson by Monday, August 28th. Approved candidates will be announced on Tuesday. Campaigning will begin on Wednesday and run for one week. Voting will take place on September 6th, and the 23-24 Student Council will be announced during the Pep Assembly on September 7th.

If you plan to run for Student Council, you will need THREE teacher/staff recommendations and write a THREE paragraph essay about:

 

• WHY you would like to be a part of Student Council.
• What you think YOU bring to the table (what characteristics or traits you have that would benefit the Student Council)
• Ideas you have to improve WEMS culture & climate (how can WE make OUR school BETTER?)!

 

 

See Mrs. Johnson for an "Intent to Run" form. [email protected]

New club opportunity Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 7:40-8:40 am. You must have a phone with cellular service. We will be playing Pokémon Go in and around the school. If you are interested or just curious, please attend the informational meeting with Mrs. Johnson on Tuesday, August 29th. Mrs. Johnson will be on the front steps at 8:00 am. We will go inside at 8:10 am to begin the meeting. Don’t be late!

Students taking advantage of the WeGo StrIDe program must scan their MNPS ID badge when riding WeGo. Students should have their 23/24 badges by now. If they don't, their badge from last year will work through Sept.15th. Please see the Student ID Badge sharepoint site for information on requesting badges.

WeGo will begin aggressively enforcing the badge requirements starting Monday, Aug. 28, so please make sure students are aware and prepared.

Please add your student's name to the order so we can easily deliver it when the shipment arrives.

 

Our PTSO has put together some new swag for this school year. It's been a few years since we have had a fresh look so check it out online. Order from your computer or phone with the option to have it shipped directly to your house.

 

Let's get ready for our Homecoming later this fall by having as many people as possible swagged out in our new line of West Wear!

This year we welcome a new GATE teacher for our Gifted and Talented Education program. Thankfully, this is a person already in our Blue Jay family. Ms. Zachau from the 6th grade team will be moving into this role on August 30th. To make this possible, we are shifting classes to better utilize our assets. This means that there will be only one teacher for each 6th grade subject.

 

• Ms. DeGuira English
• Mr. Strong Math
• Ms. Cecil Science
• Dr. Gill Social Studies

 

Ms. Zachau will assist this transition as she waits to begin her new responsibility on the 30th up in room 312.

West End offers a wide variety of clubs-everything from Ultimate Frisbee to Dungeons and Dragons. BUT there’s always space for more offerings. Please contact Jeff Middlebrooks at [email protected] for next steps on how to get your club idea going.

Clubs planned for 2023-2024:

Battleball Club

Code Ignite

Drama Club

Dungeons & Dragons

EmbrACE

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Girls Who Code

Multimedia Club

Pokemon Go! Club

The FLAG Club

Ultimate Frisbee

West End Art Birdies Club

 

Interest meetings next week (Parent Permission Forms must be turned in at or before attending.)

Tuesday (Aug 29): Pokemon Go! Club - Front Foyer- 7:40am (Ms. Johnson)

All across Nashville, yards are filled with signs promoting the names of candidates running for office – people with big ideas for the future of our city. In the coming weeks, voters will choose our new mayor and elect members of the Metro Council, which creates local policies and provides essential urban services. Elections are an important way for civic leaders to share their vision for progress.

But what is the future you see? What is one positive change you would make in Nashville if the voters put you in charge?

Maybe you envision a state-of-the-art public transit system. Maybe you see a new approach to relief for food insecure and unhoused Nashvillians. Maybe you have a plan to improve safety at your school. Maybe you see ways to make Nashville carbon neutral or more climate resilient Maybe you see green roofs, community gardens and civic art projects, expanded city parks, or stronger municipal recycling and composting programs.

Submit a visual representation of your idea using a range of 2-D media–drawing, painting, computer graphics, collaging, or photography–along with a brief description of 100-500 words explaining your idea and how it will affect our city.

All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM Central Time on September, 22, 2023.

To be eligible to win, you must be between the ages of 8-18.

To enter: Send your name, age, contact information (personal email and phone number for entrants 13 and over; parent or guardian’s email and phone number for entrants ages 8-12), and submission (a visual representation of your idea and a description of 100-500 words) to [email protected].

Contests will be judged in two age categories 8-12 and 13-18. 1st prize in each contest & category: $1000 | 2nd: $750 | 3rd: $500.

You certainly do not have to be a fine artist to enter! You may use computer graphic programs like Canva—more on those below—or crayons. But we ask that you not use any AI image generators, such as DALL-E 2.

The WEMS PTSO are selling banners with your company's logo on it- banners will cost $1000, be 3'x5', and placed on WEMS campus. Advertise your company and support our awesome school!

Our corporate sponsors help fund important PTSO functions, such as teacher appreciation, equipment and uniforms for our sports teams, funding for after-school events and field trips, and classroom wish list items. We want to bridge the gap between our funding and our school needs. An investment in our local school is an investment in your community. Together, let’s invest in West! In addition, we will be holding a silent auction in the spring and would love any donations of gift cards or business services if you are not ready to commit to sponsorship. Please complete the below sponsor form and mail with payment. A check is the preferred method of payment. Please email Melissa Fuller at [email protected] with your graphic that we can print on the banner. See form on this link....

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In years past, the default has been “yes” for students to participate in the district’s School Climate Survey unless their parents opted them out. However, due to new legislation (TN Code § 49-2-211), this year, the default is “no” unless parents opt them in by either submitting permission online at permissions.mnps.org or returning a signed paper permission form.

 

Please return permission forms (paper or online) for your survey participation rates to ensure we have rich data about our school climate from our students’ perspectives.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://westend.mnps.org/
Location: 3529 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA
Phone: 615-298-8425
Twitter: @westendmiddle