Mr. Sandy's 7th Grade ELA using inferencing in the classroom.
Home volleyball game this Tuesday against Romney. Will be Teacher Appreciation Night and team will be collecting school supplies in memory of Mr. Palmer.
Congratulations WSMS Golf!!! Such a close match yesterday at Mill Creek. Tied one team…so still Undefeated!
A WSMS Golf first ever…Cayden Swink shot his first ever 1 under round with a 34. Congratulations on this feat.
The Cross Country girls and boys take 2nd place at their first home meet. 4th Shana Stotler 17;09, 6th McKenna Saville 17:55, 8th Ellie Rosensteel 18:49, 10th Piper Bergen 19:22, 11th Ainsleigh Coulter 19:23, 14th Candance Seal21:38, 17th Ava Cain 25:18 and 18th Sofie Risinger 25:37. The girls score 39. The boys scored 44 with Casey Twigg in 4th, 14:40, 6th Josh Morgan 15:00, Joshua Lucas 15;03, 8th Eli Sealy 15:05 and 23rd Alex Cain 22:51.
Congratulations to Jamie Harris for being honored as the “Educator of the Year” by the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce.
Good evening WSMS families,
We want to let you all know that the Scholastic Book Fair will be open tomorrow afternoon September 13th from 3:00 til 4:30 PM. We would love for you all to come in and browse this year's selections for yourself, your little ones, and your classrooms.
Statement from Morgan County Schools and Local Law Enforcement:
We consider the safety of our students and staff as our top priority. Along with all other State Superintendents, a conference call was completed late this morning with members of the West Virginia Department of Education and Homeland Security. During that meeting, a social media post with a list of high schools was shared with Superintendents. Neither Berkeley Springs High School or Paw Paw High School was listed on that social media post with 40+ high schools throughout the state of West Virginia. There have been NO specific threats received or reported to local law enforcement or Morgan County Schools.
We will continue to monitor this situation and will continue to communicate with local law enforcement. If you see something on social media (including snapchat) do not re-share it, call 911. Again, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Mrs. Kesecker's 7th grade math classes did multiplication wars today.
Mr. Prinkey and Mrs. Kesecker's 7th grade math classes collaborated yesterday on a group project in the media center. Students were working hard and having fun.
Updated Statement from Morgan County Schools and Local Law Enforcement:
Upon further investigation, law enforcement has concluded that the Morgan County student’s threat on social media (on 9/10/2024) has been deemed not credible. Our investigation concluded that the student had taken a screenshot of a threat posted by a student in a neighboring state. Unfortunately, there have been a series of social media threats throughout the region and country the past 2-3 days. Social media threats occur frequently and law enforcement is actively investigating each and every threat reported and providing us with ongoing updates. We take the safety of our students and staff as our top priority. There is no reason to believe that any school in our area is in danger and students should feel safe attending school tomorrow.
WSMS Dance next Friday, September 20.
WSMS students only and one other criteria of no missing assignments.
We hope our students will join us tomorrow and wear red, white, and blue for Patriot Day and in remembrance of 9/11.
Last week the WSMS Wolves Cross Country team took a few minutes to swing before completing at the Stonewall Jackson Invitational at Stonewall Jackson Resort State Park. Coming in, in the top 10 in 9th place Brooke Miller 13:45. 29 Ellie Rosensteel 15:27, 32 Shana Stotler 15:42, 38 McKenna Saville 16:03, 53 Piper Bergen 18:16, 56 Candance Sealy 18:25, 67 Ava Cain 19:28 and 77 Sofie Risinger 22:09. The boys can finally compete as a team. 26th Casey Twigg 12:56, 32 Josh Morgan 13:19, 34 Joshua Lucas 13:23, 35 Eli Sealy 13:28 and 78 Alex Cain 19:03.
Warm Springs Volleyball vs. Pendleton County from Saturday, September 7
JV won 2-0, Varsity lost 2-0
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Jamie’s Law (House Bill 2535) requires school administrators to provide opportunities to discuss suicide prevention information annually. This year school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide.
Through the program, students learn:
· That depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
· How to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
· To ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
· Who they can turn to at school for help
Members of the Morgan County Schools Mental Health Team will be providing the Suicide Prevention Presentation to Warm Springs Middle School students on Monday September 9th, 2024. Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the videos, students will complete an exit slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. Members of the Morgan County Schools Mental Health Team will be available to assist any students in need following the presentation.
We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents and https://parentguidance.org/ for useful resources, warning signs for suicide, guided lessons, some of the key messages students will learn (mindwise), and free parent coaching through the county (parent guidance only). With open dialogue and communication with your teen regarding suicide and mental health, you can let them know that it is OK to talk with you or a trusted adult and there is hope and help available.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cat Wood at catherine.wood@k12.wv.us or 304-258-1500 ext. 426 or Ashley Griffin at ashley.griffin@k12.wv.us or 304-258-2430 ext. 2032
Warm Springs Middle School Fall Scholastic Book Fair September 9-13 in the WSMS Media Center. Students will have the opportunity to purchase items all week long. Book Fair will also be open to the public each day after school on Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 PM.
Mrs. Ackerman's class absolutely adores Tuesdays with Ms. Amie from the WVU Extension Service! 🌟 Our first week with Ms. Amie, students excitedly introduced themselves and shared their favorite fruit or vegetable. 🍎🥕 And let's not forget "Mr. Chicken"—our fun, friend who makes our introductions even more delightful! 🐔 In our food-focused sessions, we emphasized the importance of washing fruits and veggies to keep germs at bay. 🚿🍇 Here's to tasty learning and keeping it fresh and clean!
Academy Day Information
September's Capturing Kids Hearts message is Empathy.
What is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to be aware of, understand, and be sensitive to another person’s feelings. Instead of focusing on how these feelings impact ourselves, empathy motivates us to focus on others and respond with care and compassion.
Why Focus on Empathy?
Empathy builds a positive classroom culture. Empathy empowers students to learn to understand each other to build trust and safety in the classroom.
Empathy strengthens community. Empathy helps students strengthen their relationships with classmates, other students and adults at school, and at home.
Empathy prepares your students to be leaders in their community. The best leaders understand the people they lead and are able to show they care.
Empathy in Action:
Take a different perspective. When you take a different perspective, you put aside your own feelings and reactions to see the situation through another’s eyes.
Put aside judgment. Take a pause, and rather than express conclusions about a situation based on what you see, step back and consider other things you may still need to know or understand.
Communicate that you understand. Instead of giving advice, respond with reflective phrases like, “It sounds like you...” or “I hear that you...” to express that you understand and care.
Great start to the school year! Let's Go Wolves!
