All students in MNPS took the universal screener this past month to see if there were any Reading or Math needs that should be addressed during our PLT (Personalized Learning Time) and RTII (Response to Instruction and Intervention) tiered structures. Our teachers met this past week to analyze the data and place students in classes that most accurately address what the data suggests is needed. Many students have new classes that start on Monday.

Boy's Soccer tryouts will start on Monday, February 5th and run through Thursday from 4:00-5:00pm each day. It will be on the football field, and everyone should bring cleats and shin guards if you have them.

Sign-up in Coach Gill's room 102 if you plan on trying out. All students must have a current up-to-date physical if trying out.

WHO: WEST END MIDDLE SCHOOLSTUDENTS AND FAMILIES

WHAT: WEST END 2023-2024 YEARBOOKS FOR SALE

WHEN: NOW!

 

HOW: ONLINE ONLY USING WEST END MIDDLE LINK SchoolCashOnline.com: Welcome

WHERE DELIVERED: TO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL

HOW MUCH: $40

 

CONTACT MR. CLARK AT [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION

Here are a few items happening in the weeks to come!

 

February 12th - PEP RALLY to get PUMPED UP for our TOURNAMENT games at 7:15 (girls) and 8:30 (boys)!

February 12th-16th - SPIRIT WEEK... more details to come.

February 13th - Progress Reports coming home

February 15th - Valentine's Dance to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank!

February 19th - NO SCHOOL - President's Day

Do you know a music teacher who goes the extra distance to make music education special? CMA Foundation's Music Teachers of Excellence award supports educators who demonstrate a commitment to bringing high-quality music program to their students and the impact they have had on their school community through music. During our annual Music Teachers of Excellence ceremony, we honor 30 music teachers from around the country for their hard work and dedication with a night to remember, plus award $5,000 to each recipient. Does this sound like someone you know? Nominate them today to be a part of our 2024 class of superstars! Click here to learn more about Music Teachers of Excellence.

Thursday, February 8th from 5:30-7:30pm

Come to the Cafeteria to learn about Registration, Academies, Programs, Clubs and Sports. There will be a Q&A to follow if interested.

Attention 8th graders!

We're midway through the 2023-2024 school year, which means that this coming fall you will be high school freshman! Many of you have begun the selection process of which high school you will be attending for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. If NSA is on your list, be aware that the Visual Arts Portfolio and Essay Review auditions are quickly approaching!

If you have any questions regarding the portfolio and essay requirements, please take a moment to view the attached flyers, and speak with Ms. Lake if you have any questions/ or concerns regarding the audition. Depending on the number of students that are interested in attending NSA, Ms. Lake will be able to set up a date and time with the NSA Audition Review Committee to come and conduct the auditions here at West End Middle!

There is an opportunity for your student athletes to receive FREE sports physicals this spring at Belmont University.

A parent/guardian must accompany the athlete to the appointment. The athlete will need the following information to complete a form at the appointment:

• Pertinent health and medical history, including a list of current medical conditions and medications for such conditions such as allergies and asthma.
• Primary care provider contact information (if applicable; not required)
• Insurance information (if applicable; not required)

 

Location: Belmont Ministry Center (2005 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204)

Dates/Time: Saturday, February 17th, 10am-12pm OR Friday, February 23rd, 11am-2pm

Important Details: Appointment only; ages 18 years and under; parent/guardian MUST accompany the athlete to the sports physical appointment.

Please click the following link to register your athlete for their sports physical: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=26448822&appointmentType=34154619

Families can visit Summer.MNPS.org to access the registration link and additional information.

Promising Scholars will run May 30 through June 28 (school locations here) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Families have the option for their child to attend their zoned school or school of choice. Some sites will offer before and aftercare.

Do you have creative ideas that you would like to express through an art form? We are having our annual art contest with three categories this year: Sculpture, Paintings, and Drawings. Art submissions will be entered in our silent auction for the West Arts Fest which raises money for the arts at our school. If you are interested in submitting a piece for the contest without putting it up for auction, just let Ms. Lake know.

 

Winners of the contest in each category will also earn prizes.

3rd Place – choice of candy bar

2nd Place – lunch for you and a friend purchased from Chick-fil-a, McDonalds, Wendy’s, or Panera (and choice of candy)

1st Place – Choice of $25 gift card from Target, GameStop, or Amazon (lunch choice and candy choice)

 

All submissions are due to Ms. Lake by February 9th.

Save The Date!

Our Annual West Arts Fest will be held Thursday February 22nd.

Every single parent, teacher, staff member PLUS family members, friends, and neighbors are invited! During our event, we will be having a silent auction to help raise funds for our wonderful teachers and school. Any contribution you make, be it time, goods and services, or money, will have an impact on our children.

WHAT: Food, Drinks, Music & Silent Auction

WHERE: The Cafe at Thistle Farms

WHEN: Thursday evening, February 22nd, 2024

WHO: YOU! We'd love you to come AND we need your help!

We are in need of items for the silent auction. We're looking for restaurant gift cards, jewelry, handbags, artwork, lessons, vacation homes, staycations, photography sessions, big items, small items, anything you can think of to contribute! Do you have an airbnb you'd be willing to contribute? Sport memorabilia? Sommelier skills? Season tickets to Bridgestone or Nissan or Geodis? Do you have friends who own businesses in town that might want to contribute? Concert tickets?

Please email [email protected] with any contributions or ideas!

Here is our master list of what clubs are meeting (WEST END CLUBS (2023-2024).docx)

 

Find something to participate in to truly personalize your West End experience.

Sign up for the personalized student dashboard if you have not done so already. This dashboard provides families with on-demand access to current student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement (course grades and test scores). To see student information, you need to have access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Visit the Portal page for instructions to sign up for an account.

Kroger Plus Card

1.Go to https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards

2. After signing in, select community rewards and enter West End Middle School

Publix Rewards

1. Sign up for an account at https://corporate.publix.com/community/corporate-campaigns/publix-partners

2.Select Publix partners supporters and select West End Middle School

Box Tops

1-Download the Box Top App

2-Select West End Middle School”,

3-Take a picture of your grocery receipt and earn free money for WEMS

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

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