Congratulations to our 8th Grade Student Council Representatives (pictured left to right): Sa’Maria Berry, Blair Coley, Charly Weller, Aidan Dedon, Jessie LaCombe, Alysse Davis, and Caroline Stout. Go Saints! 💙
Kathrynn “Rynn” Fazio, a 9th grader at West Feliciana High School, received a national award from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Rynn was nominated as an 8th grade student at WFMS and is one of only three 8th graders students nationwide to be named a 2020 HMH 180 Student Award Winner. Congratulations, Rynn 🎉
It was a great day to be a WFMS Saint! Ms. Hazlip read to her students on the deck around the pond.
Volleyball practice starts next week 🏐
-6th grade girls practice after school on Monday 8/31 until 4:00 PM
-7th & 8th grade girls practice after school on Wednesday 9/2 until 4:00 PM
WFMS is SO VERY PROUD of our Young Author’s Contest winners! The work of these students is featured in an anthology published by the West Feliciana Reading Council. Thank you to Ms. McMillan and Ms. Lathrop for presenting them with a personal copy on behalf of the council 😄
Congratulations to the 6th grade Junior Beta Robotics Team! They placed 6th at the National Competition, which was held virtually.
Note from WFMS—This is just a reminder that our STUDENT ORIENTATION will take place this Tuesday, July 21st. New students and 6th grade students can participate in guided tours in small groups. Students in grades 6-8 will be able to take ID photos as long as they are wearing a uniform top (navy, white, or royal blue collared shirt). We will NOT be collecting fees or selling PE uniforms at this event. In order to ensure safety, we are requiring families to wear masks and attend according to the schedule. If you are not able to come at your designated time, we ask that you please wait until the first day of school to take your ID photo. If you are the parent of an incoming 6th grader or a new student and are unable to attend, you can call 225-635-3898 to schedule a private tour.
The schedule is as follows:
(based on the student’s last name)
A-B from 8 – 9 AM
C-D-E-F from 9 – 10 AM
G-H-I from 10 – 11 AM
J-K-L from 11 AM – 12 PM
M-N-O-P from 1 – 2 PM
Q-R-S-T from 2 – 3 PM
U-V-W-X-Y-Z from 3 – 4 PM
Summer is almost done! Finish strong by connecting with Ms. McMillan to talk about what you are reading and get ideas for your next book. Join Ms. Pritchard for a QUIZIZZ BATTLE at 9 AM on Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 28th. The winners get PRIZES 😀 Click here for more details: https://www.wfpsb.org/o/wfms/page/summer-learning-opportunities
We hope to see you on campus for our STUDENT ORIENTATION on Tuesday, July 21st. In order to ensure safety, students and parents MUST attend in small groups. Please respect the schedule and report at the following times based on the student’s last name:
A-B from 8 – 9 AM
C-D-E-F from 9 – 10 AM
G-H-I from 10 – 11 AM
J-K-L from 11 AM – 12 PM
M-N-O-P from 1 – 2 PM
Q-R-S-T from 2 – 3 PM
U-V-W-X-Y-Z from 3 – 4 PM
Join Mrs. McMillan on ZOOM tomorrow, Thursday, June 25th at 1:00 PM for Writer's Workshop. The class will feature a special guest and an inspirational book! Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84590614693?pwd=NXJjeDN0Y20yMnl6ejR2VE9XU3M0dz09#success
Registration is open now for the SHELL ENTERGY VENTURE CAMP! Click here to find out more: https://www.fletcher.edu/bayou-stem/
The West Feliciana Parish Library begins its summer reading program on Monday, June 15th! Stop by the library (open Monday-Friday, 8:30-5 and Saturday 9-4) to pick up a grab-and-go bag and check out a book. New grab-and-go kits and a new theme each week! Programming is available for both children and teens. For more details, call the library at 635-3364.
Note from WFMS--Are you looking for opportunities for your student to continue learning and practicing critical skills this summer? We are offering live tutoring sessions and workshops. Click here to visit our SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES web page: https://www.wfpsb.org/o/wfms/page/summer-learning-opportunities
Congratulations to these top AR Readers for the 8th grade!!
1st place- Andrew Spinks
2nd place- Emma Bush
3rd place- Cade Grissett
WFMS has a special farewell message for our 8th grade students. Click the link to see the slideshow presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbSi-wZRtis
WFMS has a special farewell message for our 8th grade students. Click the link to see the slideshow presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbSi-wZRtis
A specialist SHOUT OUT goes to Ms. Lathrop! She drove all around town today delivering treats to her LIBRARY LEADERS 📚 😁
🌮 TACO ‘bout an amazing staff!! MUCHAS GRACIAS to our awesome team and to the GaP for helping us celebrate Staff Appreciation Week FIESTA STYLE 🎉
Did you miss Ms. Reed crushing the can this morning in her online science experiment? Check it out here on YouTube 😁 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_nyWGu1nho
Tomorrow is FIT & FUN FRIDAY at WFMS! Take an art class, join us for some cardio, go on a virtual field trip, get ideas for your next book, conduct a science experiment AND MORE! Click on a class link to JOIN IN THE FUN! https://5il.co/fgl0