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Les l ie Ke l ly , Pr inc ipa lBecca Yann i , Ass i s tant Pr inc ipa l
Message from the Principal
Walnut Springs Middle School Newsletter November 29, 2012
Upcoming Events
Nov 29 – Dec 7 Food Drive for WARM November 30 Last day of yearbook sale, regular price Dec 1 – 28 Extended yearbook sale at increased price December 10-14 Book Fair in Media Center (Bake Sale Dec 11 – 13) December 12 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert December 14 PJ Bottom Day sponsored by Builders Club January 3 First Ski Club trip to Snow Trails near Mansfield March 13 Parents Council Summer Expo at WNHS
This week we had the pleasure of hosting a visitor from Leadership Westerville as a part of the “Principal for the Day” program. Leslie Cavin, Asst. Director of Community Engagement at Otterbein University, spent the morning with us, touring our school, visiting our classrooms and experiencing all the fabulousness that we have to offer at Walnut Springs. Our students were welcoming and polite. I could nothave been prouder.
I would also like to congratulate Mr. Markle, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Trimble and Dr. Huelskamp. They are the recipients of a $1000 grant and a $600 grant from the Westerville Education Foundation. Mr. Markle will be utilizing the monies to expand the student outreach program he has started and Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Trimble and Dr. Huelskamp will utilize their monies to enhance learning opportunities within our language arts classrooms.
Next Friday, December 14th , we will hold our Winter/Holiday Dance. The dance will be from 7 – 9 pm and will once again feature DJs from Matt Ryan, Pizza, Soda and an assortment of treats. If you are interested in helping to chaperone please contact Ranee Brown at [email protected].
Thank you for sharing your children with us,
Mrs. Kelly
Contents
Message from the Principal 1
Upcoming Events 1
PTSA News 2
Book Fair & Bake Sale 3
Band & Orchestra Notes 4
Girls Only 4
Builders Club 5
WARM Food Drive 6, 7
Coat Closet 8
Summer Expo 9
Cool Cups 10
Yearbook Sale 11
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PTSA News
Parent/Teacher/Student Association
PTSA is partnering with Otterbein's Share-A-Bac-Pack program to help provide food for students over the week-end when some isn't available. We will be accepting monetary donations through your child's first period teacher and also hosting a Bake Sale in conjunction with the bookfair from December 10-14. If you are interested in provided items for the bake sale please contact Jodi Mclain at [email protected] Although winter isn't even here, the Parent Council is thinking ahead to summer and is in the process of gathering interested individuals who offer summer programs to be a part of the Summer Expo on March 13th. WPC VP & Summer Expo coordinator can answer any questions [email protected]. So far only 14 individuals have registered their Kroger Rewards card to benefit Walnut Springs. It's quick and easy to do. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com to sign up today. Cards need to be reregistered yearly. Reminder- PTSA meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of the month at 4:30 in the Library Next PTSA Meeting: December 6; 4:00 p Executive Session; 4:30 General Session in the Media Center
Walnut Springs Middle School 888 E. Walnut Street Westerville, Ohio 43081 Phone: (614) 797-6700 Fax: (614) 797-6701
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In the library Dec. 10th – 14th
Online Dec. 5th – 19th
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/walnutsprings
Please consider donating a dozen cookies to our Bake sale
Bake Sale!!!
Dec. 11th – 13th 3pm -7pm in the library
PLEASE BRING DONATED BAKED ITEMS TO LIBRARY BY MONDAY, DEC 10TH (2 BAKED ITEMS PER ZIPLOC BAG)
Imagine a school where the cool kids �are the chess team... welcome to I.S. 318 http://www.brooklyncastle.com/ BROOKLYN CASTLE tells the stories of five members of the chess team at a below-the-poverty-line inner city junior high school that has won more national championships than any other in the country. The film follows the challenges these kids face in their personal lives as well as on the chessboard, and is as much about the sting of their losses as it is about the anticipation of their victories.
Release date: October 19, 2012 (USA) Director: Katie Dellamaggiore MPAA rating: G Running time: 101 minutes
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Band & Orchestra Notes
The Walnut Springs Music Department will be presenting the 7th and 8th grade bands in concert on Wednesday 12/12/12. The students are to report at 6:15 for a 7:00 performance, and are to wear their blue band polos with black pants, shoes and socks. Holiday accessories are optional. Please direct any questions to Mrs. Sutton ([email protected]).
Girls Only - 3rd – 8th Grade Math Plus Academy presents
Ignite – Math & Science aren’t just for boys! http://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/docs/ignite%20flyer.pdf Register by Dec 1 and save $5 Coupon Code: EARLYIGNITE
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Builders Club Walnut Springs Builders Club made their second visit to Friendship Village of Columbus on Monday, November 12th. Students attended a ceremony at the retirement center honoring the 64 residents who are veterans. The ceremony included a brief description of the meaning and origin of Veterans Day. Several veterans also shared some of their experiences while serving in the military. To conclude the ceremony, the audience participated in a sing-along of patriotic songs. Following the ceremony, Builders Club students had the opportunity to visit with the veterans and personally thank them for their service by presenting each with a gift bag. Upcoming Builders Club events:
‐ WARM Food Drive: November 29th through December 7th ‐ Decorate cookies with Friendship Village residents, December 12th ‐ PJ Bottom Day, Friday, December 14th
Any student interested in joining Builders Club, please see Mrs. Saltzmann (Room 354) or email saltzmat@wcsoh.,org for details.
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Builders Club School Wide Food Drive
To benefit
W.A.R.M. 11/29/12 – 12/7/12
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alnut Springs’ Builders Club is collecting non-rishable items for Westerville Area Resource
inistry (WARM). WARM helps families in need ho reside within the Westerville City School
istrict. Please send your non-perishable items to hool with your child during our food campaign.
uggestions for needed items are listed on the mext age. Thank you for your support!
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IFFERENCE!
WARM NEEDS YOUR HELP The Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) serves families in the Westerville community who are on the road to economic recovery. In 2011, WARM served 4,973 families which represent 14,617 individuals including 5,844 children. In addition to providing men, women and children with proper nutrition, many of these families were also assisted with emergency financial assistance, budget counseling, job readiness training and job placement.
Food Pantry – Most Needed Items for Fall of 2012:
Canned Meat Canned Fruit Ketchup/Mustard Beef Stew Tomato Products Spaghetti Sauce Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Salad Dressing Cereal (Cold & Hot) Side Dishes (rice, noodles) Tissues
**While every non-perishable item is welcomed and appreciated, WARM has suggested that our middle school students focus on collecting the canned or packaged meat items such as tuna fish, salmon, chicken, chili, hash, and stew. DID YOU KNOW…
• Over 28% of families in our local school district live at or below the economic level making them eligible for government sponsored food assistance programs.
• 1 in 4 kids are hungry or at risk of hunger. • Thousands of people suffer from food insecurity and lack of nutritional food • 100% of all food collected through this Food Drive stays in our community and
will be distributed to families in need.
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Check this out...creating electrical circuits with play dough. AnnMarie Thomas: Hands-on science with squishy circuits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M3Dow20KlM
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Best Of Both World's Coat Closet
Need coats? We have coats for kids in need from infant to adult sizes. Pick from size color, design, and gender.Contact Becky Haselberger for more
details. [email protected]
Parent questions and/or interest can be directed to your student's grade level counselor
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Westerville Parent Council Summer Camp/Activities Expo 2013
The Westerville Parent Council Summer Camp/ Activities Expo 2013 will take place on March 13, 2013 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Westerville North High School located at 950 County Line Road, Westerville, OH 43081. We are inviting Summer Camp/Activities Vendors from the central Ohio area to present information to parents about summer camp programs and summer activities for elementary through high school aged students. Also, Westerville Parent Council is inviting parents/community members who operate summer camps or activities for children to participate in our annual Expo by hosting a table with information about your program. This event will be advertised to parents in all of Westerville elementary, middle, and high schools. For information about registering to participate as a vendor in the 2013 WPC Summer Expo, please contact Makayla Sampson, WPC 2nd VP at [email protected], or 317-874-6053 (cell). To be listed in the WPC flyer about the Summer Expo, registration forms should be received by February 13th. Registration information may also be found on the Westerville City Schools website, www.westerville.k12.oh.us, through the Westerville Parent Council link.
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WSMS SUPER COOL CUPS
Available for purchase at: http://www.everypenny.com/WCSOH/walnutsprings/WsmsSuperCoolCups
Cups are in stock at WSMS in a limited supply. After purchase cups may be picked up at school or delivered to your student to take home. Any
questions please contact Mrs. Kelly at [email protected].
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CHANGE TO STUDENT DROP OFF ON COLLEGE AVE.
To make student drop offs and pickups safer at the walkway into Walnut Spring MS off of College Ave, we have been working with City staff on changes to traffic control in this area. NO STOPPING signs will be posted along the north side of College Ave from Nicole Dr to approximately 250’ west of College Ct to prohibit students being dropped off or picked up along the north side of College Ave and then crossing through traffic to get to the walkway. Student drop offs and pickups should occur at the intersection of College Ave / Nicole Dr where students can safely cross College Ave where there are stop signs to stop traffic. Alternatively, you may drop off or pickup your student along the south side of College Ave by traveling eastbound so they are closer to the walkway. Please make every effort to drop the students off where they can exit curbside, rather than exiting in to the roadway.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE ON ORDERING
The 2013 Walnut Springs yearbook sale has begun!!! The regular sale will last from Wednesday, Aug. 8th through Friday, Nov, 30th, 2012.
The extended sale will last from Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 through Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.
However, the cost will rise during the extended sale period.
Absolutely NO copies can be reserved or sold after Dec. 28th, 2012. So, don’t miss out as extra copies will not be available at the end of the year.
“The Wolf 2013” yearbook will be a beautiful, hard-backed, full-color edition with a year-in-review insert
for $26.00 during the regular sale or $30.00 during the extended sale (with no ordering, shipping, and handling charges).
NO ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT SCHOOL.
All orders must be placed directly through Herff-Jones by choosing one of the following:
Order by credit card (Discover, MasterCard, Visa) online at YearbookOrderCenter.com The order number for Walnut Springs is 13225. Please mention this number when ordering.
OR If you wish to pay by check, you may fill in the order form below and mail it with your check directly to the company at the address
mentioned below. Mail orders must be received by the dates mentioned above in order to be accepted. Questions about ordering can be directed to 1-866-287-3096.
* Yearbooks will be delivered to students at the end of the school year. Please retain verification of your order until your child receives his/her yearbook.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Walnut Springs Middle School (#13225) – Yearbook Order: The Wolf 2013
Student’s Name ________________________________________ Grade ____
Number of Books Ordered ______
Enclose $26.00 for each book ordered for the regular sale Enclose $30.00 for each book ordered for the extended sale
Total enclosed _____________ Mail to: Herff-Jones
Order Center P.O. Box 29
Edwardsville, Kansas 66113-9029
Price goes up Dec. 1 – order now to save!
