Weekly Family Message

On behalf of the entire faculty and staff at WMS, we want to share a huge THANK YOU! to our PTO and all the families who made Teacher Appreciation Week so unforgettable.

From the delicious donut breakfast and catered meals to the beautiful spread of dishes provided for our Thursday luncheon, we felt incredibly spoiled and fueled! The gift cards to our favorite local spots were such a fun surprise and a wonderful way to cap off the week.

We are so fortunate to work in a community that shows such deep support for education. Your kindness reminded us all why we love what we do.

Thank you for making us feel like superstars!

8th Grade End of Year Celebration Information

As we approach the end of the year we have several events planned to celebrate our 8th graders. The link above provides details and short list is below: 

• May 15-8th Grade Dance-6:00-8:00 p.m. 
• May 26-8th Grade Awards-3:15 p.m. 
• May 27-8th Grade Field Trip to Washington D.C.-6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 
• May 28-8th Grade Walkthrough Celebration and Reception-6:00-7:00 p.m.
• May 29-Last Day of School and Field Day-9:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m. 

 

Yearbooks on sale via Cash and Check through May 29 (while supplies last)

Yearbooks are currently on sale and can be purchased via Cash or Check (made to Walton Middle School) for $20 to be given to Ms. Wood in the Main Office

 

Summer Health and PE for 8th Grade Students

Parents and guardians of 8th grade students should have received communication from the high school regarding summer school registration. For 8th graders this is an opportunity to take health and PE in the summer to allow space for an additional elective during 9th grade. Registration is open from April 20 - May 15 or until a class fills and is closed so you are encouraged to register early. Please see the email you received from Monticello about fees and other details. For questions regarding registration fees and payments, please contact Melissa Pelletier, mpelletier@k12albemarle. Here is the registration link: MHS SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM

 

Wildcat Wows!

We are looking to recognize all the amazing things that our students and staff do, both at school and in the community. If you have a Wildcat Wow to share please use the link above. 

 

Congrats to Maddie Brady and Elsie-Jane Baxter in their state win of the Off-the-Grid category at the Virginia TSA competition last weekend! A HUGE thank you to Natalie Capps for all her work helping to prepare students for this competition. Also, a big thank you to Jen Graham for helping to chaperone our students during this weekend competition!

 

A big thank you to Ms. Cooper-Simpson and Ms. Wood for all their work coordinating and setting up and cleaning up from all our staff appreciation events! 

 

 Albemarle Summer Basketball Camp 

Registration is open for the Albemarle Basketball Camp (Session I: June 1–2; Session II: June 3–4) for rising 3rd–9th graders. It’s a great way to build skills with AHS coaches and players. Click link above for more information. 

 

Next Week Dates

Monday, May 11-B Day

Tuesday, May 12-A Day

• May 12-Math SOL Test (Long SOL Assessment Schedule)

Wednesday May 13-B Day

Thursday, May 14-A Day

• May 14-Civics SOL Test (Short Assessment Schedule)

Friday, May 15-B Day

• May 15-8th Grade Dance-6:00-8:00 p.m. 

 

Upcoming Dates

May 18-SOL Retakes-Reading 

May 19-SOL Retakes-Science

May 20-SOL Retakes-Math 

• May 20-26-National Bees in Orlando

May 21-SOL Retakes-Civics

May 25-No School-Memorial Day

May 26-8th Grade Awards-3:15 p.m. 

May 27-8th Grade Field Trip to D.C.-6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 

May 28-8th Grade Walkthrough Celebration-6:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. 

May 29-Last Day of School, Field Day, and Early Dismissal at 1:05 p.m.