14600 Woodson Park Drive Houston, TX 77044 Phone 281.641.5200 Fax 281.641.5217 www.humble.k12.tx.us Thyrun Hurst, Principal Cheryl Fennell, Associate Principal

The Insider

Woodcreek Middle School A Quest for Excellence

May 23, 2011 Volume 2, Issue 35

Woodcreek Middle School

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE? Page 1 Letter from the Principal End of Year Exam Schedule Page 2 Child Nutrition Information From the Registrar Page 3 Intent to Move Form Page 4 Washington DC Trip Meeting Speed & Strength Camp Information Summer Reading Information Page 5 WMS MAY AT A GLANCE Page 6 Tutoring Permission Slip Page 7 Extracurricular Activity Parent Permission Form Pages 8 & 9 Tutoring Schedules Page 10 Progress Report & Report Card Dates Page 11 WMS Clubs & Organizations Page 12 Spirit Item Sale

Please visit Woodcreek Middle School’s web page to keep up with the latest news and be sure to sign up for our email news list (ELionExpress) and choose ways you can connect to WMS! Please encourage your friends and others who will be attending WMS to sign up if they have not already done so!!

WMS SPIRIT ITEMS

SALE

Please see the flyer on page 12 for details!!!!!!!!!

WMS MAY CALENDAR

PLEASE SEE PAGE 5 FOR THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2nd SEMESTER.

Dear WMS Parents/Guardians, It is not too early to begin planning for next year. We will analyze our successes and weaknesses to determine what needs to be done to show continuous improvement at WMS. To pursue our quest for excellence at WMS, we will continue to emphasize these areas: High achievement in basic skills

Excellent school climate, including atten-dance, discipline, and community relations

Instructional leadership

Parent and community involvement Staff development I would like to thank our faculty, staff, and stu-dents for their achievements this past year, our first year at WMS. The quality of instruction in this school is high, and yet there is always room for improvement. We will continue to communicate with you via the Woodcreek Insider, our school newsletter, as well as E Lion Express and the Woodcreek Middle School webpage, regarding activities prior to the opening of school next year. Have a restful and enjoyable summer. I look forward to the 2011-2012 school year. Sincerely, Thyrun Hurst Principal

Student Awards Nights 6th Grade

May 24, 2011 5:30-6:30 pm

7th Grade

May 24, 2011 7:00-8:00 pm

8th Grade

May 26, 2011 7:00-8:00 pm

(Reception following 8th grade awards)

END OF YEAR EXAM SCHEDULE

May 27, 7th period exams

May 31, 1,2,3 period exams

EARLY RELEASE—NOON

June 1 4,5,6, period exams

EARLY RELEASE—NOON

MONDAY, MAY 30

MEMORIAL DAY

HOLIDAY

NO SCHOOL

LOST & FOUND THERE ARE MANY ITEMS STORED IN THE FRONT RECEPTION AREA IN THE “LOST AND FOUND” PLEASE COME BY TO CLAIM ANY ITEMS YOU HAVE MISSING. ALL UNCLAIMED CLOTHING, LUNCH BOXES, SHOES, ETC. WILL BE DO-NATED.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES Cafeteria Refund News:

If you are the parent of a student who will move to a different Humble ISD campus for the 11/12 school year, you may have questions about your child’s cafeteria account. Any balance that is in the account at the end of this year will follow your student to his or her new campus. That money will be available for the student on the first day of school. However, if your child will no longer be enrolled in a Humble ISD school or you would like your money refunded, please contact your current cafeteria manager. The campus manager will refund the remaining

balance to you. You can receive your refund in person or by sending a written request with your child to the cafeteria manager. The last date to receive your refund is May 31, 2011. After that time managers will deposit all remaining cash and will be unable to make refunds. Any refund request after this date will have to be made to the Child Nutrition office and a refund check will be mailed. The Child Nutrition Department wishes everyone a terrific summer and we look forward to serving all Humble ISD students in the fall.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noticias De La Cafetería Sobre Reembolsos: Si usted es el padre de un estudiante que se moverá a otra escuela diferente dentro del distrito escolar de Humble en el próximo año escolar 2011/2012, usted puede tener preguntas acerca la cuenta de la cafetería de su hijo/a. Cualquier balance que está en la cuenta al final de este año escolar, seguirá a su estudiante a su nueva escuela. Ese dinero estará disponible para su estudiante el próximo año escolar, en el primer día de clases. Sin embargo, si su hijo/a ya no estará matriculado en una escuela del distrito escolar de Humble o si usted desea que su dinero sea rembolsado, contacte por favor a la manejadora de la cafetería. La manejadora de la cafetería le regresara el balance de la cuenta a usted. Usted puede recibir su reembolso en persona o puede mandar una nota por escrito con su hijo/a a la manejadora de la cafetería. El último día para recibir su reembolso es el 31 de mayo de 2011. Después de esta fecha, las manejadoras de las cafeterías depositarán todo el dinero efectivo y no podrán hacer los reembolsos. Cualquier solicitud de reembolso después de esta fecha, tendrá que ser directamente a la oficina de Nutrición del Niño y un cheque de reembolso será enviado por correo. El Departamento de la Nutrición del Niño les desea a todos un verano muy feliz y va hacer un placer en servir a todos los estudiantes del distrito escolar de Humble el próximo año escolar, en el otoño.

FROM THE REGISTRAR

Intent to Move Form

Moving out of the district this summer? Whether you are definitely moving or think you may be moving out of Humble ISD this summer, please fill out the “Intent to Move” form on page 3 of the Woodcreek Insider. You can either give the form to Karen McDaniel, WMS Registrar, or email it to karen.mcdaniel�humble.k12.tx.us.

Washington, D. C. Trip

March 10—14, 2012

Parent and student meeting Wednesday, May 25th

6:30 pm @ WMS

For more information contact Michael.anthis@humble.k12.tx.us

For trip information visit

www.worldstrides.org and sign up for our trip online using Trip ID #69239

Sign up today!!!

SPEED AND STRENGTH

CAMP

THIS SUMMER

JUNE 13—JULY 28

8 AM—10 AM

MONDAYS-THURSDAYS

SEE COACH ALLEN FOR FORMS!!!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER READING Visit the WMS Library Website and look for the

Summer Reading Brochure! Humble ISD encourages all middle school students to

read during the summer!!!!!

WMS MAY AT A GLANCE (last update 05/23/11)

May 2 DBA 3-Rela 6th 3 National Teacher Day 5 Cinco de Mayo Program for all Students 6 Faculty/Student BB Game/Flash Mob Spring Fling 6th/7th Dance 4:30-7:00 pm 10 8th Athletic Banquet 6 PM 12 WMS Talent Show 6:30 PM 15 AVID 8th Field Trip 9-13 DBA 3 Science-6th, 7th 17 TAKS Math Retest-8th Band Spring Concert @ WMS 7 PM 18 TAKS Reading Retest-8th 19-20 Drama Spring Show 7 PM 20 TAKS & LAT Make Up Day 6th Grade Field Day 23 Theater Arts Banquet 6 PM 24 6th/7th Awards Ceremony 6th-5:30-6:30 PM 7th-7:00-8:00 25 Orchestra Spring Concert SCHS 7PM 26 8th Awards Ceremony 7-8 PM 27 7th Period EXAMS 8th Career Day 8 AM—1:30 PM Lionettes Spring Show @ WMS 6:00 PM (*Note time change) 8th Grade Dance 7 PM– 10 PM 30 HOLIDAY—NO SCHOOL 31 EXAMS: Periods 1,2,3—(Early Release—Noon) June 1 EXAMS: Periods 4,5,6—END OF SEMESTER/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Early Release—Noon)

WMS TUTORING SCHEDULES:

MATH…….RELA……..SCIENCE…….SOCIAL STUDIES

MATH TUTORING Sixth Grade: Mondays by Appointment only Mrs. Robertson- Tuesday a.m. & p.m. Mrs. Tibbs – Wednesday a.m. & p.m. Mrs. Cornell – Thursday a.m. & p.m. Ms. Cook—Thursday a.m. & p.m. Seventh Grade: Fridays by Appointment only Mrs. Wal – Tuesday a.m. & Wednesday p.m. Mrs. Robare – Wednesday a.m. & Tuesday p.m. Mrs. Landrum – Thursday a.m. & p.m. Eighth Grade: Mrs. Baker - Tuesday and Wednesday a.m.- By Appointment only for p.m. Mrs. Preston- Monday and Friday a.m. – By Appointment only for p.m. Mrs. Wilkey – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday a.m.- Every day in the p.m. until 4:30

RELA TUTORING

Teacher Name Days Times Location 6th Grade

Baltazar Mon and Wed 7:50 – 8:20 209 Blake Tues and Wed 7:50 – 8:20 211 Berryman Tuesday

Thursday 7:50 – 8:20

9:45 – 10:15 207

Rice-Jackson Tues and Fri 7:50 – 8:20 213 Roach Mon and Fri PM by Appt 206 Scott Wed and Thurs PM by Appt 207 Wanza Mon and Wed

Tuesday 4:00 – 4:30 7:50 – 8:20

305

Bulick Wednesday 7:50 – 8:20 4:00 – 4:30

205

7th Grade Putnam Thursday 9:45 – 10:15 & 4:00 –

4:30 305

Stewart Monday Tuesday

7:50 – 8:20 4:00 – 4:30

309

Blackshear Thursday 9:45 – 10:15 406 Hull Tuesday 7:50 – 8:20 307

8th Grade Bartley Wed and Thurs 7:50 – 8:20

4:00 – 4:30 409

Montgomery Monday and Tues 7:50 – 8:20 4:00 – 4:30

407

Slamp Tuesday 7:50 – 8:20 4:00 – 4:30

513

SCIENCE TUTORING Grade 6 Mon,Wed,Thur, Fri am Keeton Room 210 (6th and 7th grade) Tuesday am and pm Fernandez Room 216 Wednesday am and pm Fontenot Room 216 Thursday am and pm Bernal Room 212 Thursday pm Keeton Room 210 (6th and 7th grade) Grade 7 Monday am and pm Trost and Badeaux Rooms 312 and 316 Tuesday am and pm Trost and Badeaux Rooms 312 and 316 Wednesday am and pm Trost and Badeaux Rooms 312 and 316 Thursday pm Trost and Badeaux Rooms 312 and 316 Friday am and pm Trost and Badeaux Rooms 312 and 316 Grade 8 Monday am Utakrit Room 412 Wednesday pm Utakrit Room 412 Thursday am Utakrit Room 412 Thursday pm Buller Room 416 Friday am Utakrit Room 412 Mon (am/pm) Tues/Thur/Fri (pm)Haselden Room 310 (any grade level) Science students may attend tutoring on any day it is available with a grade level teacher, even if it is not their own teacher. Please let the Science teacher know you are coming for tutoring ahead of time. All students must have an after school tutoring pass to attend tutoring in the afternoon. SOCIAL STUDIES TUTORING 8th Grade: Caitlin Kingsley Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3:50-4:30 Thursday 9:40-10:10 Bart Thompson Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:50-8:20

Thursday 9:40-10:10 Wednesday 3:50-4:30

Rob Sanchez Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:50-8:20 Thursday 9:40-10:10 Wednesday 3:50-4:30

7th Grade Michael Anthis Tuesday 4-5

Thursday 9:40-10:10 Friday 7:50-8:10

Amanda Leger Monday 3:50-4:30 Tuesday & Wednesday 7:50-8:20 & 3:50-4:30 Brandon Hicks Monday & Wednesday 7:50-8:20 & 3:50-4:30 6th Grade Karen Kennedy Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 7:50-8:50 Wednesday 7:50-8:20 & 3:50-4:30 Rochelle Hobbs Wednesday 7:50-8:20 & 3:50-4:30

WMS TUTORING SCHEDULES:

MATH…….RELA……..SCIENCE…….SOCIAL STUDIES

2010-2011 PROGRESS REPORT DATES Elementary Progress reports will be sent to parents of students whose grade averages at or near failing or if a grade has declined the equivalent of two letter grades. These reports will be sent the following weeks, or as needed: Week of September 20, 2010 Week of January 31, 2011 Week of November 22, 2010 Week of April 25, 2011 Secondary Progress Reports will be distributed following the end of the third week of a grading period for students in each subject their grade average is lower than 75. Week of September 13, 2010 Week of January 24, 2011 Week of October 25, 2010 Week of March 21, 2011 Week of November 29, 2010 Week of May 9, 2011

2010-2011 REPORT CARD DATES Elementary Report cards will be sent home on the following dates: October 29, 2010 March 25, 2011 January 7, 2011 June 1, 2011 Secondary Report cards will be sent home on the following dates: October 8, 2010 February 25, 2011 November 12, 2010 April 29, 2011 January 7, 2011 June 10, 2011

WMS CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

SPONSORS SPONSORS

Anna Nelson National Junior Honor Soci-ety

Buller Utakrit

Student Council

Snyder  Arandas

Hispanic-American Culture Club

Trost Gaming

Hollomon Art Club 

Roach Students Taking a New Direc-tion (STAND)

Taylor Distinguished Gentlemen/Community Service Club

Cornell Homework Club

Baker Mathletes / Math Club Chess Club

Augustine Bradley Montgomery Leger

The Rosebuds – Girls Step Team/Community Service Club 

Wanza/A. Blake

Writer’s Circle/Poetry Club 

Karen RiceJackson C.Bailey

Girls Book Club S. Harris Talent Show Club 

Utakri Buller Haselden

Robotics

Anthis Christian Student Union

Cornell Homework Clubs Utakrit Buller Haselden

Science Club 

Linda Harris  Knitting Club 

Jillian Nolan

P.R.O.P.S. (Professionalism,Respect,Opti-mism,Performance, Showman-ship)

“A Quest for Excellence”

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