School news
Football team helps restock WES’s recess toys
The football team made their biggest play of the week on Tuesday—and it didn't happen on the field.
Our players collected donations of recess toys for Woodstock Elementary and hand-delivered them to the school. But they didn't stop there. They spent PE and recess playing with second and third graders, creating memories that will last far longer than any touchdown.
The smiles said it all—everyone had an incredible time.
Students show off school spirit
We've Got Spirit.. Yes we do! We've Got Spirit.. How about YOU?
Students showed off their school spirit by making a run through poster for the football team!
Sign ups are open for Family-Teacher conferences
Sign ups are open for Family-Teacher Conferences, held virtually on November 6 and 13th from 3:30 - 7:30 pm.
Visit https://wuhsms.meettheteacher.com to book your conference appointments. Sign in with your name, email, and your student’s name and date of birth. (If you have more than one student at WUHSMS, you can use any of your students' info to log in and book appointments for all of them.)
Only semester and year-long classes are available for conferences. If a teacher is fully booked, you will have the option to add your name to a waitlist. Once you book your appointments, you will receive a confirmation email. All virtual conferences will be held on Meet the Teacher; sign in any time to test your video and audio connection.
The 7th Grade Team will be hosting in-person student-led conferences for Science, Social Studies, Math and English classes on Nov 6 and 13th. Sign ups for these conferences are separate; look for more info in the 7th Grade Weekly Newsletter. You can sign up to meet virtually with electives teachers using the meettheteacher link above.
The 8th Grade Team is hosting in-person conferences on Nov. 13, and virtual conferences on Nov. 6. Team conferences are with Science, English, American Studies, and Math teachers. More information on the Nov. 13 in-person conferences in the 8th Grade Weekly Newsletter.
If you have trouble accessing Meet the Teacher, or have any questions, please contact Sarah Cook at sarah.cook@mtnviews.org
An egg-cellent Physics eggs-ploration
Mrs. Bridwell’s and Mr. Henry’s classes had a blast doing an egg drop experiment. They dropped eggs from the football bleachers and saw how weight and Newton’s law of motion affected them. The students got creative and built devices based on physics concepts to protect their eggs. Guess what? All but two survived the drop!
Exploring photography in the gardens
This fall, our middle school photography students took on the challenge of turning everyday flowers into works of art. Students spent the first few weeks exploring how composition, lighting, and color affect the mood of a photograph. They practiced working both indoors with special lighting, under regular lighting, and outdoors in the school gardens, comparing the ways natural and artificial light transform an image.
As part of their learning, students experimented with unusual perspectives, framing, and angles to make their compositions more dynamic. They also developed skills in creative titling, coming up with names for their photographs that reflected the feeling or story behind the image. To wrap up the project, students participated in a classroom critique, where they practiced giving and receiving constructive feedback through our “Two Glows & a Grow” model.
The unit asked students to be both technical and creative — balancing camera skills with imagination and reflection. The results are a collection of thoughtful, expressive photographs that highlight the talent and curiosity of our young artists.
Families will have the chance to see many of these images on display at the upcoming Fine Arts Night on March 19th.
