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August 30, 2013
Hello, Jaguars!
It’s hard to believe that we have already completed the first three weeks of school and that the Labor Day weekend is already upon us! We
have had a great start to our school year…..the energy around the school and in classrooms is amazing! Parents, I want to personally thank
everyone for coming to Curriculum Night this week. As always, we had a tremendous turnout of parental support. Parent support is such a big
component of your child’s educational experience. Thank you for all you do to support your children at home with their educational
endeavors.
One Word….
As I shared at Curriculum Night, we are engaging in an activity to emphasize the power of “one word” that can change one’s focus. I chal-
lenged the staff to come up with one word that would define the purpose of our work this year. I asked the staff to think about the one word that
helps them to create clarity, power, passion and laser-like focus to bring about positive change in their life. Each week on the Jaguar News, I
will share three to four of our staff members’ “words” as a reminder of the character traits that help all of us stay focused on our work. Stu-
dents did the same activity through advisement class. All of us have our “one word” that will drive our work so that we are all successful in
our personal endeavors.
“One Word Focus…”
Mrs. Opferman’s word of focus: “COURAGE”
Reasons I picked this word as my “one word” of focus: “I picked this word for two reasons. Firstly, being a courageous leader means taking
risks and trying new things to get to new heights. Sometimes that means doing things differently. Sometimes it means giving up some of my
control so that others can partake in decision making. Sometimes it means trying something out, even if I’m not sure of the outcome. Being
courageous means having a goal and a vision and being comfortable being the guiding force of the team….in this case our Webb Bridge team.
Secondly, I picked this word COURAGE because it is inside the word: ENCOURAGE. By definition, encourage means to inspire with cour-
age, spirit, or hope. There is so much positive that comes from encouraging others, from inspiring others. By encouraging others, it helps
people do a better job, makes the work more fun, and just feels good.
As I look at my own path of courageous leadership as principal of Webb Bridge Middle School, I invite you to join me on my journey.
Let’s try new things together, let’s celebrate when things go well and let’s encourage each other as we E3: Exemplify Excellence Every
Day!”
Each week, I will share the “words that drive us” from our staff members weekly as a part of the Friday Notes. I look forward to shar-
ing these inspirational words throughout the coming months.
School Governance Council:
This year, Webb Bridge Middle School is one of thirty-seven schools that are a part of Cohort 2 transitioning from the Local School Advisory
Council (LSAC) to the School Governance Council. As outlined on Fulton’s website, “The purpose of a School Governance Council (SGC) is
to provide parents, school staff, and community members with a leadership role in the governance of the school. We have created a School
Governance Council Overview for Cohort 2 schools to provide you with information about the responsibilities and function of these new gov-
ernance councils. On this page, you will also find a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the charter system in general and the
transition that the Cohort 2 schools will be making this year.” Please take a few minutes to become familiar with the concept, how a School
Governance Council supports the school, and the election process. See the website for parents interested in declaring candidacy.
http://portal.fultonschools.org/chartersystem/pages/cohort2implementation.aspx
School Safety:
School safety has been a big topic in the news these last couple of weeks. Please know that Fulton County is currently seeking the best option
to install additional security measures in all schools, specifically addressing the front entrances to the schools. Together, we will continue to
work and keep your children safe so that we can remain focused on learning. As I learn more about the rollout for front door security, I will
keep you apprised.
Parents, thank you again for your commitment and dedication to our school. Your partnership is key to the work we do each and every day.
Enjoy the long weekend.
Proud Principal,
Susan Opferman
Week of September 2 - September 6, 2013
Webb Bridge Middle School
Dates to Remember September 2 Labor Day - No school
September 3 Intramurals begin
September 6 New student breakfast (9:00 a.m.)
September 11 Soccer vs. Haynes Bridge @ WBMS
September 13 Soccer @ Taylor Road
Web Sites
The WBMS web site address is www.webbbridge.com
The FCSS web site address is www.fultonschools.org
The WBMS PTA web site is www.wbmspta.org
WBMS media center catalog: http://fcsdestiny.fultonschools.org
Intramurals and Extramurals
Intramural hours are from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Students are to be picked up at
the latest by 5:15 p.m. Failure to do so will result in loss of intramural
privileges. The fall intramural activities offered are:
Tennis 6th-8th grades (Monday - Thursday)
Fulton County tournament (7th & 8th grade only) will be held
October 5th.
Basketball 6th-8th grades (Monday-Wednesday)
Soccer 7th & 8th grade only
Tryouts will be held September 3rd-5th. Games will be played
on Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:00 p.m.
Pinguard 6th-8th grades (Thursdays through September 19th)
Student Directory Cover Design Contest
Students, we need a cover design for the 2013/2014 WBMS Student Directo-
ry! Entries must be submitted to the front office by Monday, September 9th
and formatted as follows:
Artwork must be hand drawn in vertical format
Image must be no larger than 8” high by 5” wide
Student signature must appear in the artwork
Artwork may be color or black/white (whichever best supports the art-
work)
Write your name, grade, advisement teacher, and phone number on the
back of the entry
Please email any questions to [email protected] and thanks for your
participation!
Book Club and Math Club
The Webb Bridge Student Book Club will meet on Wednesdays at 7:45 a.m.,
beginning September 4th, in the media center. All students interested in
discussing books as well as the reading bowl competition are invited to join
us. The Webb Bridge Math Club and Team will meet on Thursdays at 7:45
a.m., beginning September 5th, in the media center. All students who enjoy
math and would like to learn and practice competition math are invited to
join.
Week of September 2 - September 6, 2013
Monday 9/02 No School
Tuesday 9/03 Tex Mex Pasta, Chicken Filet Sandwich, Red Beans and Rice
Wednesday 9/04 Mango Chicken w/Noodles, Mini Burgers, Cheese Pizza
Thursday 9/05 Teriyaki Chicken, Turkey Ranch Burger, Cheese Filled Breadsticks
Friday 9/06 Shrimp Poppers, Cheese Stuffed Shells, Turkey Chef Salad
Daily - Salad Plates, Wrap Sandwich Plates, Fresh Fruit Basket
Cookies available on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Webb Bridge Middle School
How To Become A Substitute
The office of Substitute Services supports continuity in the learning
process by timely placing substitute employees when the regular em-
ployees (teacher, paraprofessional, clerical or clinic assistant) must be
absent.
REQUIREMENTS:
Substitute Teacher: 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours from an
accredited college or university required; Associate's Degree pre-
ferred. (Transcript must reflect hours completed and Grade Point
Average). All foreign transcripts must be equivocated, through an
approved agency.
Substitute Paraprofessional/Clerical/Clinic Assistant: High
School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
(Transcript must reflect hours completed and Grade Point Average) All applicants must have a telephone with a local area code - 404,
770, 678 is required. Completion of the online Substitute Training Course ($39.95 fee)
with a composite passing score of 80%. If you have a valid current
teaching certificate, you are exempt from taking the online Substi-
tute Training Course; however, you MUST upload a copy of your
valid current teaching certificate to your application. Steps to be considered for substitute employement
To ensure that your application is given careful and timely consideration,
you will need to follow the instructions below. Your application will not
be considered for employment until you have completed the following
steps.
Online Substitute Training Course:
The Substitute Online Training Course is $39.95 per person and can be
purchased online with a Visa or MasterCard. The course is designed by
Utah State University Substitute Teaching Institute and delivered by
STEDI.org. You must complete the online Substitute Training Course
with a composite passing score of 80%. You will be required to upload
the SubDiploma to your Fulton County School application. If you have a
valid current teaching certificate, you are exempt from taking the on-line
Substitute Training Course; however, you MUST upload a copy of your
valid teaching certificate to your Fulton County School Application. Substitute Application: (We do not accept any paper documents -
upload documents)
All applicants must complete a Fulton County School System applica-
tion. The application is located at www.fultonschools.org. You must
upload all the required documents before your application is considered
complete. Your application will not be considered for employment until
it is complete. Once your application has been approved, you will be
scheduled to attend a substitute orientation and on-boarding session for
hiring.
Attention 8th Grade Parents! There will be an informational meeting for
the parents of 8th grade students interested in attending the annual 8th grade
field trip to South Georgia. The meeting will be on Tuesday, September
10th at 5:30 p.m. in the Webb Bridge Middle School Gymnasium.
Thank You!
Madelon Morgan - Thank you for the GREAT job you did with the Curric-
ulum dinners!! We heard nothing but positive comments. You are hired
for next year.
Maureen Brasch & Tammy Weaver, VP's Teacher Support
Walking and Talking Club
The students and teachers are forming a “Walking and Talking” club. This
is a chance to make new friends, while staying healthy! All you need is a
pedometer, or a pedometer app. on your device. We will meet, weather
permitting, in the rotunda area of the 800 hallway right after school and
walk until 5:15 every Thursday. Please contact Mrs. Falco or Mrs. Herdi-
na for further information. We hope to see you there!
Home Access
The classwork and alert notification features in the Home Access Center
will be enabled on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Too Sick for School? When should the parent be called to come and pick up the student? Or
when should the student be kept at home due to illness? While each situa-
tion is individualized, the well-being of the student and the entire class are
considered. Here are some general guidelines recommended by Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta that are used:
Students should not be at school with:
These recommendations have been adopted by Fulton County Schools and
are followed by the clinic assistant in your child’s school. Please consult
your child’s healthcare provider when your child has the above symptoms
to determine if an office visit is necessary. Also as you observe changes in
your student’s health, subtle or obvious, please inform the staff to give us a
“heads up” concerning your child’s health. If your child is diagnosed with
a communicable illness, please inform the school.
Student Directory Advertising Space Available
Advertising space is available in the WBMS Student Directory; rates are
$50 for a half page and $100 for a full page ad. Elementary schools that
feed into WBMS are Creekview, Lake Windward, New Prospect and
Ocee. Email [email protected] for additional details.
Symptom Detail When to return Fever 100.4 or more – usually
a sign of an infection
that may be contagious
Fever free for 24 hrs without fever reduc-
ing medications Vomiting More than one episode–
Not induced by cough or reflux
Able to maintain
normal diet 24 hours since last
episode
Diarrhea May lead to dehydra-
tion or be infectious Diarrhea free
Frequent per-
sistent cough May indicate secondary infection – sinusitis/
pneumonia/asthma
Minimal coughing or
treatment begun
Infectious ill-
ness – strep
throat / pink
eye, flu, etc.
Is contagious to staff
and other students On antibiotics or
treatment for 24
hours
Widespread
Rash Cause unknown or
unexplained Cause determined
non-infectious
Persistent Pain Cause needs evaluated Pain free
Edmodo For Parents Teachers at Webb Bridge Middle School are utilizing the website Edmodo
to post classroom information. Parents can create one account and link to
all of their student’s account. This is great if you have more than one stu-
dent using Edmodo. Follow these simple steps:
Obtain the unique 6-digit Parent Code from your child’s account
(this is not the same as your child’s Group Codes). The Parent
Code is located on your child’s Edmodo Homepage on the bot-
tom left side panel.
After you have the parent code, go to www.edmodo.com. Currently,
you can not create your Account on the mobile or iPad Edmodo
app).
Click “I’m a Parent” and fill in the necessary information and Parent
Code. Note: Each child has a different Parent Code. You do
not need to share a Parent Account with another parent, relative,
or guardian. Multiple Parent Accounts can setup for one stu-
dent. Each Parent Account must have a different email address.)
WBMS is happy to provide information about the following programs and
activities, but please note that they are not sponsored by WBMS.
AHS Jr. Raider Boys’ Basketball
OPEN GYM - Sunday, September 8th
TIME: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Alpharetta High School Gym
WHO: 5th-8th grade boys
WHAT: Practice drills to prepare for try-outs
TRY-OUTS – Sundays, September 15th, 22nd, 29th
TIME: 3:30-5:30 (6th -8th grade) 1:30-3:30 (5th grade)
WHERE: Alpharetta High School gym
WHO: 5th-8th grade boys *5th tryout 1:30-3:30p.m.
Aux. Gym*
WHAT: Drills and scrimmages to select squads
QUESTIONS:
AHS Varsity Coach: Fredrick Hurt [email protected]
Jr. Raiders Director: TBD
5th Grade Coach: TBD [email protected]
6th Grade Coach: Derek Turner [email protected]
7th Grade Coach: Robert Ruppel [email protected]
8th Grade Coach: John Jones [email protected]
4th Annual Windward Food Drive
Despite the rise in economic activity in Georgia, many
families in our community are finding it necessary to seek
aid from local charities to help make ends meet. North
Fulton Community Charities is a predominant charity at the
forefront of providing this aid. On an average day NFCC distributes food
to 175 to 200 families in need. Over the past three years the Windward
community has donated six tons of food and supplies to NFCC! This
year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 7th, 2013, from 9:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Boat Launch parking lot across from the Sports
Park. If you have any questions about this event, please email Mark
McKean at [email protected] or visit
www.windwardfooddrive.weebly.com.
First Lego League
An ALL GIRLS Robotics Team having fun building a Lego robot to com-
plete missions AND create an invention to help people, based on a new
topic each year is looking for TWO new members, to bring our member-
ship group to eight. We need girls with interests in: engineering, technol-
ogy, video journalism, creative writing, work well with a team, and are self
motivated. Meetings are currently scheduled for the following Saturdays
from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 7, 21 & 28; Oct. 19 & 26; and Nov. 2. There
will have to be some field trips AND practices will increase the week be-
fore the December competition. To ask questions or request to join, email
Coach Sharon Stansberry: [email protected]. For more
information on the program, go to: http://www.usfirst.org/
roboticsprograms/fll. Sponsored by the Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta.
