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WOLVERINE EXPRESS

WOLVERINE EXPRESS. Third 6 Weeks December ’08 – January ‘09 Volume 3 Number 3. Principal’s Letter p. 1 Wells Olympiad Team p. 2 Book Fair p. 2 Choir Note p. 2 TRACK Announcement p. 3 Parent Night for M.S. of Choice p. 3 Math Counts p. 3

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WOLVERINE EXPRESS

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  1. WOLVERINE EXPRESS Third 6 Weeks December ’08 – January ‘09 Volume 3 Number 3 Principal’s Letter p. 1 Wells Olympiad Team p. 2 Book Fair p. 2 Choir Note p. 2 TRACK Announcement p. 3 Parent Night for M.S. of Choice p. 3 Math Counts p. 3 Art Competition Participants p. 4 Saturday School p. 4 Black History Program p. 4 Counselor and Guidance Notice p. 5 Valentine Dance p. 5 History Fair Winners p. 6 Special Thanks p. 6 Step Team Competition Announcement p. 6 Attendance Make-Up Information p. 7 Dates to Remember p. 7 CHAMPS Strategies p. 7 Letter from the Principal • Parents, Guardians and Friends, • Have you ever heard the saying, “New Year’s Resolutions are made to be broken?” Many friends and family, including myself, have made resolutions and broke them within a matter of weeks. Have we ever stopped to think why our resolutions are broken? Here are a few reasons why we fail on our New Year’s Resolutions… • 1. We make too many resolutions • 2. We set unrealistic goals • 3. We do not make plans to achieve our resolutions • 4. We do not celebrate our successes • At Wells Middle School, we have made a few New Year’s Resolutions. These resolutions will assist our students in being successful. Listed below are a few of our resolutions… • 1. Our attendance rate will be 98% or higher • 2. Our school will be a safe environment for learning • 3. Our school will receive a Recognized rating • After reviewing these resolutions, we know that each are obtainable. These are not unrealistic goals. Our administration, faculty and staff have made plans for our students’ safety and success. We have the Recognize Rating in sight, and we are working toward that goal. At Wells, we view resolutions as challenges to be achieved not goals to be broken. Please join us in making our New Year’s Resolutions become a reality. It will take all of us doing our part. • "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.“ • As stated in the above quote, the book of ‘opportunity’ is opened and it promises to be an outstanding adventure. • Barbra Leland, Principal

  2. 2 Wolverine Express Wells Science Olympiad Team Scholastic Book Fair The following students have made Wells Science Olympiad Team. They will represent the school on February 7th at competition. 8th Grade: Kenyon Hammond Michael Huynh Denny Doung Loc Dao Steven Johnson Latrell Green Chris Gordon Mareya Pugh Truc Duong 7th Grade: Maria Martinez 6th Grade: Irvin Ramirez Daphne Fortunes A special thanks to Irvin Ramirez for creating the Science Olympiad t-shirt design. The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Wells Middle School Library on February 9th – 13th. Please check our website for more information concerning upcoming family events during the book fair. You’ll not want to miss it. www.springisd.org Click on SCHOOLS tab Scroll to Wells Middle School The choirs took their show on the road and performed at Beneke Elementary, Reynolds Elementary and Clark Intermediate schools before the break. They represented Wells very well, and Mrs. Brown would like to thank all the students that participated for excellent behavior an participation. The 7th and 8th graders are now beginning to prepare for their U.I.L. contest which is happening in March. They are working hard and fully expect to do an excellent job on the contest. Good luck from Mrs. Brown. Thanks for a GREAT first semester! The Wells choir members had a fantastic turn out at their holiday concert and would like to thank all the parents, friends and staff that came out to support the choir. P.T.O. Meeting will be held on January 28th at 7:00 P.M.

  3. Wolverine Express 3 It is now time to sign up for TRACK! All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in running TRACK, please sign up in the Main Gym Locker Room. Our first practice will be on Monday, Feb. 9th. Please remember, you MUST have a physical on file with the coaches in order to stay and run. Coach Middleton Middle School of Choice Parent Night at Wells Math Counts Participants and Winners Spring ISD will be opening middle school #7 – The Middle School of Choice in the fall of 2009. If you would like to learn more about the Middle School of Choice and what it can offer your child, we invite you to the information meeting on January 28th at 6:00 – 7:00 PM in Wells’ cafeteria. You will meet Mr. Gittens, the principal of the Middle of Choice. He will be able to answer any questions that you may have. For more information on the Middle School of Choice… Go to: www.springisd.org Click on SCHOOLS tab Choose Middle School of Choice Math Counts is a competitive middle-school math program that promotes mathematics achievement nationwide. Participating schools select students to compete individually and as part of a team in written and oral competitions. Overall Competition Winner:Thomas Ho, a 7th grader, placed fourth in the overall competition. Sixth-grade individual winners: Allyzah Cabugao, first place Giang Tran, second place Jacob Nolan, third place Seventh-grade individual winners:Thomas Ho, fifth place Team winners are: Sixth grade – Allyzah Cabugao, Craig Curry, Jacob Nolan and Giang Tran Each middle school will select a team to represent its school at regional competition on Feb. 14 at the Fluor Corporation in Sugarland where the students will vie for the opportunity to compete at state in March. State competitions identify the top four individuals who will represent their state at the national level.

  4. 4 Wolverine Express Saturday School Reminder Spring ISD Rodeo Art Show 2009 The following students were selected to represent Well in the Spring ISD Rodeo Art Show… 6th Grade: Victoria(Vickie)Smith Lamaon Walker 7th Grade: Rachel McNall Ana Nguyen Teiona Houston Kolena Robertson Corey Sellers Joshua Valdez 8th Grade: Erin Atkins Katia Ayala Dalvion Fields Victoria (Torry) Green Sandra Hughes Cedrick Jackcon Jeffrey Madrid Alexander (Daniel) Taylor Monica Tran Davon Womack Art works are on display at Spring ISD Administration Building January 12, 13 (closes @ 4pm), 14,15 and 16 (8:00am-8:00pm) To all Saturday School students: We will have 10 days of Saturday School. As a thank you for excellent conduct, good attendance and hard work, during these Saturdays, you will be invited to attend a Friday night "Lock-In" given at the end of the last session filled with music, games, food, prizes andfun! In order to be invited, you must attend at least 8 out of 10 Saturdays. Saturday school begins at 8:00 a.m. ends at 12:00 p.m. You may either have your parent drop you off at school or ride the activity bus. If you are riding the activity bus please be at your activity bus stop no later than 7:15 a.m. Jan. 24th Jan. 31st Feb. 7th Feb. 21st Feb. 28th Mar. 7th Mar. 28th Apr. 4th Apr. 18th Black History Program Wells Middle School will be hosting the 2009 Black History Program for our students and staff. Wednesday, February 25th at 4:30 – 5:30 PM. We will be having a local storyteller to relate the stories of old, our very own Wolverine Steppers will perform, Theater Arts Club will present and there will be many other activities to enjoy. Any student is welcome to attend this free program; however, if a student wishes to attend, he/she must obtain a ticket during a lunch period beginning in February. More information will be forth coming.

  5. Wolverine Express 5 Wells Middle School Guidance and Counseling Presents Communicating With Your Preteen Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:00- 8:00 PM in the Wells Middle School Library Please join us to learn new ways to communicate with and understand your middle school student. The seminar will be held in Spanish and babysitting services will be available. The entire family is welcome, including your WMS student. There is no charge for this event. Snacks will be provided. Facilitated by Community Youth Services (CYS) with Diana Riopedre and Muna Ahmad. *For more information please contact your child’s counselor: Chandra Johnson-Pearson, 6th grade; Joe DeGregorio, 7th grade; or Carla Peters, 8th grade. La Oficina de Consejeria y Guianza de Wells Middle School Presenta: Comunicandose con su Joven Jueves, Febrero 12, 2009 6:00-8:00PM en la libreria de Wells Middle School Por favor venga a aprender nuevas maneras de comunicarse y entender a su joven. El seminario sera en Espanol y cuidado de nino sera disponible. La familia entera es bienvenida, incluyendo a su estudiante de WMS. El seminario es gratis y habra aperitivos. El programa sera presentado por Community Youth Services (CYS) con Diana Riopedre y Muna Ahmad. *Para mas informacion por favor de hablar al consejero/a de su hijo/a, Chandra Johnson-Pearson, 6o grado; Joe DeGregorio, 7o grado; O Carla Peters, 8o grado. Wells Valentine Dance February 13th 4:00 – 6:00 PM To be eligible to buy a ticket to the dance you must have a perfect attendance starting on Jan. 20th until the day of the dance. This means when we come back to school after our Monday holiday you must be present every day until the dance to attend. If you are absent for any reason you will not be able to attend the “Valentine Dance”.

  6. 6 Wolverine Express In November, 2008, Ms. Copony’s 8th grade U.S. History classes participated in History Fair. Students had the choice of working individually or in a group of two to five students. Additionally, students were permitted to choose their topic and method of presentation. This year’s theme was The Individual in History: Actions & Legacies All student work was judged by seven independent community members who volunteered their time for the entire event. The winners of Wells Middle School History Fair include… Group Documentary 1st Place Jordan Brokken, Rajiv Rangan for “Mozart” 2nd Place Sarah Cumpston, Elizabeth Reyes for “Rachel Carson” 3rd Place Erin Akins, Daniela Alcala, Christine Elliot, Kimberly Lineham, for and Alek Schadler for “Tim Burton” Group Web 1st Place Brianaca Collins, Maryum Malik, Sarah Nguyen, and Monica Tran for “Picasso” Group Exhibit 1st Place Kylah Jones, Nicole Patterson, and Kelechi Pnwumere for “Martha Graham” 2nd Place Denice Mendoza, Jesyca Mitchell, Tyra Preston, and Samantha Rawlins for “J. Robert Oppenheimer” 3rd Place Rhenton Cauley, Alex Cuellar, Eurydice Gay, Brandy Perry, and Morgan Williams for “Walt Disney” Individual Exhibit 1st Place Daniel Hoang for “Elvis Presley” 2nd Place Dalton Glenn for “Muhammad Ali” 3rd Place Bao Nguyen for “Abraham Lincoln” Honorable Mention David Pompa for “Pancho Villa” Individual Research Paper 1st Place Najah Khan 2nd Place Brandon Ho 3rd Place Jasmine Gatlin History Fair is a national competition. The Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest engages students, in grades 6-12, in discovery and interpretation of historical topics related to an annual theme. Students hone their talents and produce creative and scholarly projects in the form of exhibits, documentaries, historical papers, performances, or web sites. After a series of district and state contests, the program culminates with a national competition at the University of Maryland in College Park each June. HISTORY FAIR I just wanted to send a HUGE thank you out on behalf of my students and myself!  Thanks to the support of Wells Students, Faculty, Staff and Parents we were able to raise approximately $300.00 for the Texas Children's Holiday Fund as well as the Texas Children's Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund!  The entire school really pulled together in under four weeks, and my students were especially excited!  Thank you again. Just imagine, what more could we do with more time and more charity! Mr. Barnes The Wells M. S. Step Team competed on Saturday, Jan. 24th at St. Paul’s AME Church. We are proud of the Step Team for presenting their best! Go Champs!!!!!!!

  7. Wolverine Express 7 Come to School EVERYDAY!! Tentative Dates State law requires all students to attend school every day. You must be in attendance 90% of the school year . If you choose to be absent too many days, you will have to make up those absences. Make up days for absences will be held on Friday nights from 4 – 7 PM. Parents, please make sure your child attends school. Students, make the choice to attend school during the day or you will have to attend school on Friday nights. The choice is yours. There will be NO activity buses to carry students to their homes. Parents, you must pick your child up after the completion of attendance make-up. SSI – (Student Success Initiative) refers to our 8th graders and their promotion. Each student’s TAKS scores, attendance and grades are considered when promotion is discussed. Remember, when you miss school, you miss out. January 23rd February 6th February 20th March 6th March 20th April 17th May 8th May 15th February 3: 6th Grade Math Test 7th Grade Math Test 8th Grade Math Test February 4: 8th Grade Social Studies Test March 2: 8th Grade Science Test March 3: 6th Grade Writing Test 7th Grade Writing TAKS 8th Grade Reading TAKS March 24: 7th Grade Reading Test April 7: 8th Grade Math TAKS April 28: 6th Grade Math TAKS 7th Grade Math TAKS April 29: 6th Grade Reading TAKS 7th Grade Reading TAKS 8th Grade Reading TAKS (retest) April 30: 6th Grade Science Test 7th Grade Science Test 8th Grade Science TAKS May 1: 6th Grade Social Studies Test 7th Grade Social Studies Test 8th Grade Social Studies TAKS May 19: 8th Math TAKS (retest) CHAMPS Strategies DA T E S To REME M B E R Circle or underline key words Highlight information in titles, graphs and charts that will help you answer the question. Answer ONLY what the question is asking. Mark out the incorrect or dumb answers. Prove your choice with a calculation, definition, paragraph # in the margin OR state why the other choices are wrong. (show your work) Start over to check over your work.

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