10201 Running Rapids Road
Charlotte, NC 28214

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Principal: Jessica Savage

Bell Schedule: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Grades: 6-8

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LC: Northwest

Top 5% of All Schools in the State for Academic Growth

WEEKLY PARENT UPDATES

Weekly Updates for March 20, 2023
Good evening Whitewater families,

I hope you had a great week. We will start our big fundraiser this week! Last year we raised over $6,000 for our PTA through the DoubleGood popcorn sales. We have a goal this year of $10,000. We will need your help to get there. Please see the details below.

End of the Quarter

Third quarter comes to a close this week. The last day for work submission will be Wednesday. We anticipate distributing report cards Monday, April 3rd.

22-23 Yearbook

The 2022-23 yearbook is happening! With so much excitement this year, it's only right that we capture and remember all of the important events that unfolded around our students and our school. WMS yearbooks are on sale until Wednesday, April 19th. If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, you can buy them here. The cost is $21.

Parent & Family Engagement-March

Our next Parent & Family Engagement Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 28th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. This meeting will be held in-person in the Innovation Lab at Whitewater. The topic of discussion will focus on building healthy relationships. A guest presenter from the Love Speaks Out program, will present on family and student relationships and teen dating. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend! Light refreshments will be served and Spanish translation will be available.

When: Tuesday, March 28th, 10:00am-11:00am

Where: Whitewater Middle School, Innovation Lab

Rising 6th & 7th grade Registration

Starting the week of March 27th, School Counselors will review 2023-2024 course selections with current 6th and 7th graders. Students will receive a registration card, review the elective class offerings and select their choices. Students will then meet one on one with their assigned School Counselor to finalize their selections. Please reach out to your grade level counselor, Ms. Liles (6th)/Ms. Tatum (7th) with any questions regarding in house registration. Registration for our rising ninth graders will continue this week.

Athletics

Baseball and soccer will host Wilson on Monday and will be at Albemarle Rd. on Wednesday. Track will be at Kennedy on Wednesday.

Calendar

We have a full week of school this week. Monday, March 27 is a Teacher Workday. On Thursday, track will be at Kennedy.

PTA Updates--ACTION NEEDED

The PTA’s Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser will begin March 20th until March 24th! You can get ready now! Once the fundraiser starts, please send the link to all of your contacts! Everything is handled through the company, so no money or popcorn is exchanged. The popcorn is ordered and paid for online, and they ship directly to the buyer.
1. Download the app “Double Good” in the Apple APP Store or Google Play.
2. Join with the Whitewater Code: UGN HQX
3. Starting March 20th @ 5 pm: Share your Pop-up store link with friends and family using social media, text, and email.
The PTA funds raised will go to support outside seating at sporting events, teacher appreciation and end of year activities for our students.

Tutoring At Whitewater

We would LOVE to see more students attending our free tutoring sessions! Sessions for various contents and grade levels will be offered either in person or online via zoom. Tutoring sessions will be posted on our school website and you can also view them by going to bit.ly/2023wmsedt.

Monday, March 20: POB Registration 10:30

Wednesday, March 22: North Meck Registration 10:30

Monday, March 20-24: Double Good PTA Fundraiser

Friday, March 24: Last Day of Q3

Monday, March 27: No School

Tuesday, March 28: Harding registration 9:30

Tuesday, March 28: 6th & 7th grade Registration Zoom during SEL

Wednesday, March 29: 8th Science Benchmark

Thursday, March 30: School Improvement Team & PTA Meetings

Thursday, March 30-Friday, March 31: Rising 7th Registration (Wise)

Monday, April 3: 6th Grade Field Trip

Tuesday, April 4-Wednesday, April 5: Rising 7th Registration (Brackett)

April 7-14: SPRING BREAK

Wednesday, April 19: ELA Benchmark

Thursday, April 20: Math Benchmark

Friday, April 21, 10-11am: Rising 6th grade Transition Program

Monday, April 24: ELA MAP

Tuesday, April 25: Math MAP

Wednesday, April 26: Career Day

Tuesday, May 9th: Spring Concert 6:30

Friday, June 2: 8th Grade Social

June 6-8: WWC Field Trips

Thursday, June 8th: 8th Grade Ceremony Rehearsal

Friday, June 9th: Moving on Ceremony 8th Grade

EOGs

May 25 --> ELA EOG + NCExtend1

May 26 & 30 --> NCExtend1

May 31 --> Science / Make-Ups + NCExtend1

June 1 --> Math + Math I + NCExtend1

Laptops- March 21, 2023

Weekly Updates for March 13, 2023


	Updates for the week of March 13th Greetings families, I hope you had a great weekend! Please see below for a few updates for the week ahead. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Have a great week! Calendar Monday, March 27 is a Teacher Workday. Athletics Baseball and soccer will have their first games of the season this week. We are home against Randolph on Monday and at Sedgefield on Wednesday. The track meet initially scheduled for this week has been moved to May 10th. All students attending home games must be accompanied by an adult. PTA Updates The PTA’s Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser will begin March 20th until March 24th! You can get ready now! Once the fundraiser starts, please send the link to all of your contacts! Everything is handled through the company, so no money or popcorn is exchanged. The popcorn is ordered and paid for online, and they ship directly to the buyer. Download the app “Double Good” in the Apple APP Store or Google Play. Join with the Whitewater Code: UGN HQX Starting March 20th @ 5 pm: Share your Pop-up store link with friends and family using social media, text, and email. The PTA funds raised will go to support outside seating at sporting events, teacher appreciation and end of year activities for our students. Tutoring At Whitewater We would LOVE to see more students attending our free tutoring sessions! Sessions for various contents and grade levels will be offered either in person or online via zoom. Tutoring sessions will be posted on our school website and you can also view them by going to bit.ly/2023wmsedt. 22-23 Yearbook The 2022-23 yearbook is happening! With so much excitement this year, it's only right that we capture and remember all of the important events that unfolded around our students and our school. Sales will take place now until April 19th. If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, you can do so here. The cost is $21. Upcoming Important Dates Anuvia Drug Prevention Presentation Monday, March 13th & Tuesday, March 14th – 6th grade Tuesday, March 14th : West Meck Registration 9:30 am Thursday, March 16th: West Meck Registration 9:30 am Monday, March 20: POB Registration 10:30 Wednesday, March 22: North Meck Registration 10:30 Monday, March 20-24: Double Good PTA Fundraiser Friday, March 24: Last Day of Q3 Monday, March 27: Teacher Workday Wednesday, March 29: 8TH Science Benchmark Monday, April 3: 6th Grade Field Trip April 7-14: SPRING BREAK Wednesday, April 26: Career Day Tuesday, May 9th: Spring Concert 6:30 Friday, June 2: 8th Grade Social June 6-8: WWC Field Trips Thursday, June 8th: 8th Grade Ceremony Rehearsal Friday, June 9th: Moving on Ceremony 8th Grade

Weekly Updates for March 6, 2023
Updates for the week of March 6th
Greetings WMS families,

I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the sunny weather. Students worked hard on their benchmark tests this week. Teachers will start using that data to form small groups, identify students for tutoring and to ensure all students are prepared for end of grade testing. Please see below for updates for the week ahead.

Calendar

Wednesday, March 8th is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 1:15.

Monday, March 27 is a Teacher Workday.

PTA Updates

The PTA’s Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser will begin March 20th until March 24th!
1. Download the app “Double Good” in the Apple APP Store or Google Play.
2. Join with the Whitewater Code: UGN HQX
3. Starting March 20th @ 5 pm: Share your Pop-up store link with friends and family using social media, text, and email.
The PTA funds raised will go to support outside seating at sporting events, teacher appreciation and end of year activities for our students.

Tutoring At Whitewater

Sessions for various contents and grade levels will be offered either in person or online via zoom. Tutoring sessions will be posted on our school website and you can also view them by going to bit.ly/2023wmsedt.

Whitewater Center Field Trip

All students will be able to attend an end of year field trip to the Whitewater Center! More information will be provided as the date approaches, but I wanted to share this exciting news with you!

Message from Harding University High School

Students and Families of all ages are invited to attend the College and Career Cove on March 11, 2023, from 10am until 3pm at Harding University High School. Join us in helping take your next toward college or a career. There will be a college fair with onsite admissions, panel discussions regarding HBCU’s, various workshops for students and families of all ages, Pre-K Registration, vaccinations, and so much more. Free food for local food trucks is available for all attendees. No sign up required…we look forward to seeing you on March 11, 2023. Click here for the flyer.

Order Free COVID Tests

Student families and staff may order FREE COVID tests for home delivery of your regular USPS mail. An order consists of ten COVID tests. You may place one order each month, at no cost to you (while supplies last). Note: The mailing address must be in NC (no PO Box). Use passcode CMS!181 to access.

concentricbyginkgo.com/north-carolina-ship-to-home-login/

Upcoming Important Dates

Anuvia Drug Prevention Presentation Friday, March 3rd & Monday, March 6th - 8th grade

Anuvia Drug Prevention Presentation Tuesday, March 7th & Thursday, March 9th – 7th grade

Anuvia Drug Prevention Presentation on Friday, March 10th & Monday, March 13th – 6th grade

Saturday, March 11: Cheer Showcase

Wednesday, March 15: West Meck Registration

Thursday, March 16: West Meck Registration

Monday, March 20: POB Registration 10:30

Monday, March 20-24: Double Good PTA Fundraiser

Friday, March 24: Last Day of Q3

Monday, March 27: Teacher Workday

Wednesday, March 29: 8TH Science Benchmark

April 7-14: SPRING BREAK

Wednesday, April 26: Career Day

Tuesday, May 9th: Spring Concert 6:30

Friday, June 2: 8th Grade Social

June 6-8: WWC Field Trips

Thursday, June 8th: 8th Grade Ceremony Rehearsal

Friday, June 9th: Moving on Ceremony 8th Grade
Weekly Updates for February 27, 2023

Updates for the week of February 27

Greetings families!

I hope you had a great week and enjoyed the warm and sunny weather. A big congratulations to our spring athletes who were selected this week! We look forward to seeing you at baseball games, soccer matches and track meets. Please see below for updates for the week ahead.

Calendar

Monday, February 20th is a holiday and there is no school.

Wednesday, March 8th is an Early Release Day.

Monday, March 27 is a Teacher Workday.

Benchmark Testing

This week all students will take benchmark assessments in math and reading. The results of these assessments will provide teachers with actionable data to ensure that all students are ready for end of year testing. You can support your student by ensuring that they are present on both testing days, ensure they bring their charged chromebook and have eaten breakfast.

Progress Reports

Progress reports were distributed last Thursday and Friday. If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your child’s progress please email their counselor or contact the office.

Tutoring At Whitewater

Sessions for various contents and grade levels will be offered either in person or online via zoom. Tutoring sessions will be posted on our school website and you can also view them by going to bit.ly/2023wmsedt.

E-STEM Updates

The Garden and Green Team Clubs will be starting vegetable gardens soon. There will be a themed vegetable garden for each grade, plus some pollinator flower boxes. If you have any extra seeds, plants or tools you would like to contribute, please send them with your child or drop them in the main office.

Needs for E-STEM Clubs:

Empty Cardboard Egg Cartons (NOT Styrofoam)

Newspaper

Any extra vegetable or flower seeds

Tops off of plastic drinking bottles ( water bottles, soda, Gatorade…We will need LOTS of these for an upcycled mural we are working on)

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, February 28: 8th Grade CMPD Presentation

Wednesday, March 1: Benchmark Testing

Thursday, March 2: Benchmark Testing

Tuesday, March 14: West Meck Registration

Wednesday, March 15: West Meck Registration

April 3 & 4: 6th grade JA Biztown

Wednesday, April 26: Career Day

Tuesday, May 9th: Spring Concert 6:30

Friday, June 2: 8th Grade Social

Thursday, June 8th: 8th Grade Ceremony Rehearsal

Friday, June 9th: Moving on Ceremony 8th Grade

Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions.
Weekly Updates for February 20, 2023

Greetings families,

I hope you had a great week. Baseball and soccer tryouts went well this week and we look forward to track this week. Clubs also resumed this week and students were able to enjoy a break from the routine by playing board games, cleaning up follower beds, playing kickball and flag football, doing crafts and so many other activities. You could feel the love on Tuesday when over 400 students received a candy gram delivered to their classroom. Please see below for updates for the week ahead.

Calendar

Monday, February 20th is a holiday and there is no school.

Wednesday, March 8th is an Early Release Day.

Monday, March 27 is a Teacher Workday.

Athletics

Tryouts for baseball and soccer will resume this week and track tryouts will begin on Tuesday. Students must have a 2.0 GPA, a physical and have completed the paperwork to try out. Message Coach Calhoun with any questions.

School Improvement Team-This Thursday

We will host our third School Improvement Team meeting this Thursday at 6:00. We will be discussing the 22-24 School Improvement Plan, the student dress/uniform requirements for the 22-23 school year and the CMS Parent & Family Engagement Policy. The meeting will take place via Zoom.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430

Passcode: 874122

PTA-This Thursday

Will have our next PTA meeting this Thursday at 7:00. We will be discussing our 22-23 budget and potential fundraisers.

The meeting will take place via Zoom.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430

Passcode: 874122

Progress Reports

Progress reports will be distributed on Thursday and Friday. If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your child’s progress please email their counselor or contact the office.

Tutoring At Whitewater

Sessions for various contents and grade levels will be offered either in person or online via zoom. Tutoring sessions will be posted on our school website and you can also view them by going to bit.ly/2023wmsedt.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, February 23: Progress Reports

Tuesday, February 28: 8th Grade CMPD Presentation

Wednesday, March 1: Benchmark Testing

Thursday, March 2: Benchmark Testing

Wednesday, March 15: West Meck Registration

Thursday, March 16: West Meck Registration

April 3 & 4: 6th grade JA Biztown

Wednesday, April 26: Career Day

Tuesday, May 9th: Spring Concert 6:30

Friday, June 2: 8th Grade Social

Thursday, June 8th: 8th Grade Ceremony Rehearsal

Friday, June 9th: Moving on Ceremony 8th Grade

Thank you for your continued support. Please contanct me with any questions or concerns.
Additional Information for February 13, 2023

Greetings Families,

I hope your week got off to a great start today. I left out an important message about Valentine's Day from my Sunday weekly update. Please see below, and as always, please connect with me with questions or concerns. We appreciate your support.

Prioritizing teaching and learning in our school building is paramount at Whitewater Middle School. I know that the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday can be a special time for many, including our students. I want to set forth some expectations regarding deliveries and gift exchanges. The best plan of action is to have deliveries made to your home and for students to exchange gifts such as flowers, stuffed animals, etc. outside of school. In the event that items are delivered to the school, all deliveries will be held in the front office until the end of the school day, and students will need to pick them up there. Students will not be allowed to have flower arrangements, stuffed animals, and other gifts in classrooms with them throughout the day because they will cause a distraction in the learning environment. Items that cause a distraction will be confiscated.

Thank you and have a wonderful evening!

Weekly Updates for February13, 2023


	Updates for the week of February 13th Good evening Whitewater Families, I hope you had a great weekend and will enjoy the Super Bowl tonight! Please see below for just a few updates for the week ahead. Calendar Next Monday, February 20th is a holiday and there is no school. Athletics Tryouts for baseball and soccer will start this week. Students must have a 2.0 GPA, a physical and have completed the paperwork to try out. Message Coach Calhoun with any questions. Spring Sports Tryout Dates: Baseball/Soccer- Start on Wednesday, February 15th Track- Starts on Tuesday, February 21st PTA Monday will be the last day for students to purchase a candy gram. Candy-grams will be delivered to students in their 4th block on Tuesday, February 14th. Payments can be made in cash or by CashApp (@WhitewaterPTA) Thank you for supporting our PTA! OneAccess Tutoring CMS students have access to an amazing digital resource called Tutor.com through their ONE Access accounts with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library? Students have access to up to 10 hours of free online tutoring per week during the 4:00 pm - 11:59 pm window. Both English and Spanish tutors are available to assist students in a variety of subjects, which includes math, science, English, social studies and essay review. Students access Tutor.com through the CM Library ONE Access landing page: https://www.cmlibrary.org/oneaccess. Students will select their level, scroll down to locate Tutor.com, click the blue Access Now button, and login with their CMS student ID# and birth month and day (MM/DD) as their password. For more information about Tutor.com, watch this brief tutorial video. Tutoring At Whitewater Sessions for various contents and grade levels will be offered either in person or online via zoom. Tutoring sessions will be posted on our school website and you can also view them by going to bit.ly/2023wmsedt. Upcoming Dates Monday, February 13: Choice Lottery CLoses Monday, February 20: No School, Holiday Thursday, February 23: Progress Reports Tuesday, February 28: 8th Grade CMPD Presentation Wednesday, March 15: West Meck Registration Thursday, March 16: West Meck Registration Wednesday, April 26: Career Day May 2nd & May 3: 6th Grade Field Trip JA BizTown Tuesday, May 9th: Spring Concert 6:30 June 6th-June 8th: Whitewater Center Field Trips Friday, June 2: 8th Grade Social Thursday, June 8th: 8th Grade Ceremony Rehearsal Friday, June 9th: Moving on Ceremony 8th Grade

Weekly Updates for February 6, 2023

Updates for the Week of February 6th

Good evening Whitewater Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. Students did a great job on MAP testing last week. This assessment allows us to see where we are in relation to our school goals and helps us to identify students in need of intervention. This week is National School Counseling Week. The annual event highlights the contributions and impact of school counselors, who lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students. Please send your child’s counselor a note to let them know they are appreciated! Updates for the week ahead are below.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 8th is an Early Release Day and students will be dismissed at 1:15. Monday, February 20th is a holiday and there is no school.

Student Assignment Letters & Report Cards

Student assignment letters and report cards were distributed last week. Please let us know if you need an additional copy of either.

Athletics

Spring Sports Tryout Dates:

Baseball/Soccer- Start on Wednesday, February 15th

Track- Starts on Tuesday, February 21st

Extended Day Tutoring Options

This upcoming week we will begin offering Extended Day Tutoring sessions for all students. Sessions for various contents and grade levels will be offered either in person or online via zoom. Tutoring sessions will be posted on our school website and you can also view them by going to bit.ly/2023wmsedt.

PTA

The WMS PTA will be sponsoring a Valentine’s Day Candy-Gram drive. Students can purchase a $1 BlowPop lollipop and valentine note to send to friends. We will be selling candy-grams during each lunch block on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Monday 2/13. Candy-grams will be delivered to students in their 4th block on Tuesday, February 14th. Payments can be made in cash or by CashApp (@WhitewaterPTA)

ACCESS Testing

ACCESS for ELs 2.0 assessments will begin this week. ACCESS for ELs is for student's that are identified as multi-language learners. They will be assessed on their knowledge of the English language in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. We will start with the Listening & Reading portions of the test, Monday through Thursday, so please make sure your ML student is at school on time, ready to go!

Second Quarter AwardsThis Tuesday we will celebrate our Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance students. We are proud of all of our students!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, February 8: Early Release Day

Thursday, February 9: Q2 Awards

Monday, February 20: No School, Holiday

Thursday, February 23: Progress Reports

Tuesday, February 28: 8th Grade CMPD Presentation

Wednesday, March 15: West Meck Registration

Thursday, March 16: West Meck Registration

Wednesday, April 26: Career Day

Tuesday, May 9th: Spring Concert 6:30

Friday, June 2: 8th Grade Social

Thursday, June 8th: 8th Grade Ceremony Rehearsal

Friday, June 9th: Moving on Ceremony 8th Grade

As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued supoort. Have a great week!

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Weekly Updates for January 30,2023


	Updates for the week of January 30 Good evening WMS families, I hope you enjoyed the weekend. We had a great Spirit Week and Pep Rally last week. It was fun to see our students dressed as teachers and showing their Gator Pride! Please see below for updates for the week. Calendar Students have a full week of school this week. Wednesday, February 8th is an Early Release Day and students will be dismissed at 1:15. Monday, February 20th is a holiday and there is no school. MAP Testing-This week Students will take their math and ELA MAP tests this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please make sure your child brings their charged chromebook to school each day. Student Assignment Letters Student Assignment letters were distributed to students last Thursday. This letter will notify you of their school assignment for next school year and provide you a pin number to apply for Magnet Schools through the lottery. There is only one lottery application window this school year. All lottery applications are due February 13, 2023 at 10:00 pm. Report Cards We anticipate that first semester report cards will be distributed to students on Tuesday, January 31. If you would like to set up a conference to discuss your child’s progress, please contact the office or your child’s counselor. Athletics Basketball season wraps up this week. Our last home game will be on Monday against Eastway and we will be at Piedmont on Thursday. Spring Sports Tryout Dates: Baseball/Soccer- Start on Wednesday, February 15th Track- Starts on Tuesday, February 21st Food Deliveries In an effort to minimize the number of visitors to our school during the school day, students are not allowed to have food delivered. If there is a special occasion and you would like to send lunch to your student, please call the office. Without parent notification, all food deliveries will be discarded. Thank you for your support. Upcoming Important Dates: 1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP Wednesday, February 8: Early Release Day Thursday, February 9: Q2 Awards Monday, February 20: No School, Holiday Thursday, February 23: Progress Reports Wednesday, April 26: Career Day Tuesday, May 9th: Spring Concert 6:30 Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Weekly Updates for January 23, 2023

Updates for the Week of January 23rd

Good evening Whitewater families,

I hope you had a great weekend. Thank you for your support last week as we worked through a few challenges throughout the week. If you have any questions or concerns about the situation from Friday, please let me know. I am happy to call or meet with you. As a reminder to all students, knowingly posting false information that disrupts the school day is a violation of the CMS Code of Conduct and consequences will follow. Regarding the incident on Thursday, our gym is fine! Our staff and students did a great job handling that situation.

Despite challenges, we still have good news to share. On Friday we announced our Teacher of Year. A big congratulations to 7th grade math teacher, Ms. Swyers! Students lined the halls on Friday afternoon and celebrated her as she was paraded around the school. Additionally, we had a great turn out for our Magnet Night High School Options. If you have any questions or need a pin number, please contact the office. Please see below for updates for the week ahead.

Calendar

This Wednesday, January 25 is a Teacher Workday and there is no school for students.

Spirit Week

This week, Gator pride will be on full display! We will honor our winter athletes on Thursday with a pep rally before they take on Kennedy at home. All students can participate in Spirit Week festivities.

Monday- Career Day

Tuesday- Student/Teacher Swap

Thursday- Green Out, Pep Rally

Friday- Twin Day

End of the Semester:

The quarter ends on January 24th. Students will receive their second semester schedule on January 26 in homeroom. Report cards will be distributed the following week.

School Improvement Team-This Thursday

We will host our third School Improvement Team meeting this Thursday at 6:00. We will be discussing the 22-24 School Improvement Plan, the student dress/uniform requirements for the 22-23 school year and the CMS Parent & Family Engagement Policy. . The meeting will take place via Zoom.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430

Passcode: 874122

PTA-This Thursday

Will have our next PTA meeting this Thursday at 7:00. We will be discussing our 22-23 budget and potential fundraisers.

The meeting will take place via Zoom.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430

Passcode: 874122

Magnet Lottery is Open:

Beginning January 16, families can choose school options through the lottery! They can visit our site, www.cmschoice.org, to select up to three schools. There is only one lottery application window this school year. All lottery applications are due February 13, 2023 at 10:00 pm.

Athletics:

Basketball will be at Albemarle on Monday and will take on Kennedy at home on Thursday. All students must be accompanied by an adult to attend games.

Upcoming Important Dates:

1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates

Tuesday, January 24: Last Day Q2/S1

Wednesday, January 25: Teacher Workday

Thursday, January 26: School Improvement Team 6:00 & PTA 7:00

Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP

Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP

Wednesday, February 8: Early Release Day

Monday, February 20: Holiday, No school

Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Important Message from Ms. Savage for January 20, 2023

Hello, Whitewater Middle School families. This is Principal Savage with an important message. The safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority. We are aware of reports that a weapon was found on campus yesterday. Those reports are unfounded. No weapon was found on our campus.We are also aware of a social media threat being made to our school. Law enforcement has been contacted is investigating. At this time the threat does not seem to be credible.Any student who makes a threat is in violation of the CMS Code of Student Conduct and will be disciplined, with the potential for criminal charges.Please remind your children that all threats have serious consequences and encourage them if they see something to share with you or the school staff.We encourage everyone to help keep our schools safe by reporting concerns immediately. Report anonymous tips to saysomething.net or use the Say Something App. Thank you for your partnership with Whitewater Middle School.

Important Message from Ms. Savage for January 19, 2023


	Update Good afternoon Whitewater Middle School families. This is Principal Savage with some important information. The safety and security of our students and staff are important. Today our school was evacuated on the order of the Charlotte Fire Department due to a water leak and flooding in our school gym. All students and staff evacuated the school in an orderly manner and children were kept safe. CMS building services have been notified and are addressing the damage. Fire department officials have given the all clear, and learning and teaching will continue. We will ensure that all students receive lunch. Thank you for your support of Whitewater Middle.

Weekly Updates for January 16, 2023

Updates for the week of January 16th

Good evening WMS familes,

I hope you had a great week. Please see below for updates for the week ahead. We look forward to seeing all of our 8th grade families on Wednesday!

Calendar

This Monday, January 16th is a holiday and there is no school. Wednesday, January 25 is a Teacher Workday and there is no school for students.

End of the Semester:

The end of the semester is quickly approaching. The last day for students to submit work is January 20th. The quarter ends on January 24th. Please check PowerSchool with your student and have them work on any missing assignments. Students will receive their second semester schedule on January 26 in homeroom. Report cards will be distributed the following week.

Magnet Options for Rising 9th Graders- This Wednesday!

It is time to begin preparing our 8th grade students for high school. Selecting the high school that best fits your child's needs and future goals is key to a successful high school experience. We have our annual High School Options Open House Event on Wednesday, January 18th from 5:30-7:30. You and your family can explore all available high school opportunities. You will be able to meet representatives from your child's home high school and many county-wide magnet schools with specialized programs. You don't want to miss it! We will also have Chick-Fil-A and light snacks after you have completed your tour of schools!

Please register to attend. https://bit.ly/MagnetNightRSVP

For more information on the lottery process-https://bit.ly/WMSMagnetLottery

Magnet Lottery Opens Monday

Beginning January 16, families can choose school options through the lottery! They can visit our site, www.cmschoice.org, to select up to three schools. There is only one lottery application window this school year. All lottery applications are due February 13, 2023 at 10:00 pm.

Action Needed: Tutoring Survey

We look forward to offering all students tutoring opportunities throughout the second semester. Before we finalize our schedule, we want to hear from families about needs and preferences. Please complete this Tutoring Survey by Thursday, 1/19.

Community Engagement Sessions

CMS wants to inform you about the upcoming community engagement sessions at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. CMS is working on a Student-Centered Plan for Programs, Boundaries and Facilities called the Comprehensive Review and would like your input on the updated draft of the capital investment plan and potential changes to magnet programs and boundaries before the CMS Board of Education votes on changes in February 2023. There will be a series of eight meetings, including both in-person and virtual sessions, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Everyone is encouraged to attend and interpreters will be provided.

For more information on the community engagement sessions, dates, times, and locations please visit https://www.cmsk12.org/ .

Athletics

Our basketball teams will take on Sedgefield on Tuesday and will be at Wilson on Thursday. Please come out to support your Gators! As a reminder, all students must be accompanied by an adult to attend games.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th)

1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates

Tuesday, January 24: Last Day Q2/S1

Wednesday, January 25: Teacher Workday

Thursday, January 26: School Improvement Team 6:00 & PTA 7:00

Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP

Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP

Wednesday, February 8: Early Release Day

Monday, February 20: Holiday, No school

Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Weekly Updates for January 9, 2023

Updates for the week of January 9th

Good evening Whitewater Families,

I hope you had a great week and are staying healthy! Please see below for updates for the week ahead.

Calendar

Monday, January 16th is a holiday and there is no school. Wednesday, January 25 is a Teacher Workday and there is no school for students.

End of the Semester:

The end of the semester is quickly approaching. The last day for students to submit work is January 20th. The quarter ends on January 24th. Please check PowerSchool with your student and have them work on any missing assignments. Students will receive their second semester schedule on January 26 in homeroom. Report cards will be distributed the following week.

Magnet Options for Rising 9th Graders- Next Week!

It is time to begin preparing our 8th grade students for high school. Selecting the high school that best fits your child's needs and future goals is key to a successful high school experience. We have our annual High School Options Open House Event on Wednesday, January 18th from 5:30-7:30. You and your family can explore all available high school opportunities. You will be able to meet representatives from your child's home high school and many county-wide magnet schools with specialized programs. You don't want to miss it! We will also have Chick-Fil-A and light snacks after you have completed your tour of schools!

Please register to attend. https://bit.ly/MagnetNightRSVP

For more information on the lottery process-https://bit.ly/WMSMagnetLottery

Athletics

Our basketball teams will take on Piedmont on Monday and will be at Randolph on Thursday. Please come out to support your Gators! As a reminder, all students must be accompanied by an adult to attend games.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th)

1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates

Tuesday, January 24: Last Day Q2/S1

Wednesday, January 25: Teacher Workday

Thursday, January 26: School Improvement Team 6:00 & PTA 7:00

Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP

Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP

Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Weekly Updates for January 2, 2023

Updates for the week of January 2nd

Good evening Whitewater Families,

Happy New Year! I hope your student had a great break and your family had a great close to 2022. Please see below for updates for the week ahead.

Calendar

Students return from break on Tuesday, January 3rd. Monday, January 16th is a holiday and there is no school.

Magnet Options for Rising 9th Graders- Mark Your Calendar!

It is time to begin preparing our 8th grade students for high school. Selecting the high school that best fits your child's needs and future goals is key to a successful high school experience. We have our annual High School Options Open House Event on Wednesday, January 18th from 5:30-7:30. You and your family can explore all available high school opportunities. You will be able to meet representatives from your child's home high school and many county-wide magnet schools with specialized programs. You don't want to miss it! We will also have Chick-Fil-A and light snacks after you have completed your tour of schools!

Please register to attend. https://bit.ly/MagnetNightRSVP

For more information on the lottery process-https://bit.ly/WMSMagnetLottery

Athletics

Basketball and cheer will be at Eastway on Thursday. Please come out to support your Gators!

As a reminder, all students must be accompanied by an adult to attend games.

Student Expectations

Please help us uphold school-wide expectations by ensuring that your child is in uniform each day. Blankets, slides, house shoes, slippers are not appropriate for school. If you need assistance with uniforms, please contact the school. Cell phones and headphones/airpods are to be kept away during the school day. These items will be confiscated if students are using them and a parent will need to pick them up. We believe that these things are distractions to students and the learning environment and we appreciate your support.

JROTC Visit

Any 8th grade students that are interested in joining JROTC next year will have the opportunity to meet with staff and students involved with the program at West Mecklenburg High School on Friday during their lunch.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th)

1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates

Tuesday, January 24: Last Day Q2/S1

Wednesday, January 25: Teacher Workday

Thursday, January 26: School Improvement Team 6:00 & PTA 7:00

Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP

Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP

Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Weekly Updates for December 19, 2022

Updates for the week of December 19th

Good eventing Whitewater Middle School Families,

I hope you had a great weekend and I know your students are ready for break! Please see below for updates.

Calendar

We only have school on Monday this week. Students return from break on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Panorama Survey Results

The district utilizes Panorama as a universal screening tool. Universal screening is any test or survey given to all students to identify school wide strengths and needs. Schools use the information to improve instruction and support for all students. Universal screening is not graded.

Panorama is a research-based student survey that allows students to express their opinions about themselves, their school and classroom experiences. Panorama surveys are given twice per school year. Social emotional skills are related to student achievement, attendance, and behavior.

Your child’s individual Panorama results will be shared with them on Monday. Additional information on how to interpret your child’s results is attached.

Magnet Options for Rising 9th Graders- Mark Your Calendar!

It is time to begin preparing our 8th grade students for high school. Selecting the high school that best fits your child's needs and future goals is key to a successful high school experience. We have our annual High School Options Open House Event on Wednesday, January 18th from 5:30-7:30. You and your family can explore all available high school opportunities. You will be able to meet representatives from your child's home high school and many county-wide magnet schools with specialized programs. You don't want to miss it! We will also have Chick-Fil-A and light snacks after you have completed your tour of schools!

Please register to attend. https://bit.ly/MagnetNightRSVP

For more information on the lottery process-https://bit.ly/WMSMagnetLottery

Upcoming Important Dates:

December 20-21: Teacher Workdays

December 20-30: Winter Break

Monday, January 2: Teacher Workday

Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th)

1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates

Tuesday, January 24: Last Day Q2/S1

Wednesday, January 25: Teacher Workday

Thursday, January 26: School Improvement Team 6:00 & PTA 7:00

Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP

Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP

Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. We wish all of our families a wonderful and safe winter break. My next update will be Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Weekly Updates for December 12, 2022
Updates for the week of December 12th
Greetings WMS Families,

I hope you had a great weekend! Please see below for updates for the week.

Calendar

We have a full week of school this week and only Monday next week. For students, Winter Break runs December 20-January 2.

Magnet Options for Rising 9th Graders- Mark Your Calendar!

It is time to begin preparing our 8th grade students for high school. Selecting the high school that best fits your child's needs and future goals is key to a successful high school experience. We have our annual High School Options Open House Event on Wednesday, January 18th from 5:30-7:30. You and your family can explore all available high school opportunities. You will be able to meet representatives from your child's home high school and many county-wide magnet schools with specialized programs. You don't want to miss it! We will also have Chick-Fil-A and light snacks after you have completed your tour of schools!

Please register to attend. https://bit.ly/MagnetNightRSVP

For more information on the lottery process-https://bit.ly/WMSMagnetLottery

Athletics

This week basketball will be home against Albemarle Road Middle on Monday and will be at Kennedy on Wednesday. As a reminder, students must be accompanied by an adult to attend games.

AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is partnering with Mecklenburg County’s Center for Digital Equity to sign up eligible families for low-cost internet services through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP is a federal program that provides $30 a month toward home internet service, making some plans free. Access to home internet has become a necessity for our students to fully engage in both academics and extracurricular activities, and this service will ensure that all students have equal access to our schools’ resources at home.

Families are eligible if:
- Their child attends one of our 68 Community Eligibility Provision schools. (Whitewater is)
- Their child receives free or reduced-price lunch.
- Their income is less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if someone in the household already participates in a government assistance program, such as SNAP, WIC or Medicaid.
To learn more and apply, families must visit thecenterfordigitalequity.org/acp or call Mecklenburg County’s Digital Navigator Service by dialing 311.

Upcoming Important Dates:

December 20-21: Teacher Workdays

December 20-30: Winter Break

Monday, January 2: Teacher Workday

Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th)

1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates

Tuesday, January 24: Last Day Q2/S1

Wednesday, January 25: Teacher Workday

Thursday, January 26: School Improvement Team 6:00 & PTA 7:00

Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP

Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP

Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Have a great week!

Weekly Updates for December 5,2022


	Updates for the week of December 5th Files Greetings Whitewater Families, I hope you had a great weekend. A big shout out to our families that were able to join their student for lunch on Wednesday. It was a wonderful experience for all and we hope to have another event soon. We would also like to thank our parents that participated in the half court shot contest during our first basketball game of the season. Please see below for updates for the week. Student Expectations We are having a significant number of students coming to school out of uniform. Please help us uphold school-wide expectations by ensuring that your child is in uniform each day. Blankets, slides, house shoes, slippers are not appropriate for school. If you need assistance with uniforms, please contact the school. HELLO CMS The latest Hello CMS podcast, CMS School Choice \| Magnet Schools, reminds CMS families to start thinking about student placement for the 2023-2024 school year. Walter Hall, director of CMS Magnet Programs; Alis Mulero, Magnet Programs specialist; and Marisol Tomey, Oaklawn Language Academy parent, talk about the steps families need to take for their students to be enrolled properly. Magnet Options for Rising 9th Graders- Mark Your Calendar! It is time to begin preparing our 8th grade students for high school. Selecting the high school that best fits your child's needs and future goals is key to a successful high school experience. We have our annual High School Options Open House Event on Wednesday, January 18th from 5:30-7:30. You and your family can explore all available high school opportunities. You will be able to meet representatives from your child's home high school and many county-wide magnet schools with specialized programs. You don't want to miss it! We will also have Chick-Fil-A and light snacks after you have completed your tour of schools! Please register to attend. https://bit.ly/MagnetNightRSVP For more information on the lottery process-https://bit.ly/WMSMagnetLottery Athletics This week basketball will be at Sedgefield on Monday and will take on Wilson at home on Thursday. As a reminder, students must be accompanied by an adult to attend games. Winter Concert Our band and orchestra students have been working hard to prepare for their first concert of the year. Please join us at 6:00 in the gym this Tuesday for our Winter Concert. Second Quarter Grades Teachers will be working on updating student grades this week and progress reports will be distributed on December 7 and 8. Please check PowerSchool with your student and make sure they have submitted all assignments. Mobile Pantry-This Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 On December 6th we will have our first Mobile pantry at Whitewater Academy which is next door to Whitewater Middle School. This event is a drive thru event only where families will arrive in a car and receive free food items sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank. All participants are to line up cars in the car rider line at the Academy. Whitewater Families are served on a first come first serve basis. We hope you are able to come and participate in this event. Upcoming Important Dates: Tuesday, December 6: Winter Concert, Mobile Pantry December 7-8: Progress Reports December 20-21: Teacher Workdays December 20-30: Winter Break Monday, January 2: Teacher Workday Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th) 1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates Tuesday, January 24: Last Day Q2/S1 Wednesday, January 25: Teacher Workday Thursday, January 26: School Improvement Team 6:00 & PTA 7:00 Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP

Weekly Updates for November 28, 2022


	Updates for the week of November 28th Good evening Whitewater Families, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and your students enjoyed the break from school. Last week our spelling bee concluded and students participated in a school-wide incentive activity on Tuesday afternoon. A big congratulations to our spelling bee winner. During our incentive on Tuesday, students participated in a variety of activities including karaoke, soccer, crafts, board games and movies. Please see below for updates for the week ahead. Calendar We have three full weeks and one day until Winter Break. Winter Break starts on December 20th and goes until January 2nd. Nov/Dec Parent & Family Engagement Please join our Whitewater community to celebrate our two-day Gator Madness event. On Wednesday November 30th, parents and or guardians are encouraged to have lunch with their WMS student and create a creative and decorative poster to support our first home basketball game of the season. Please note, each grade level eats at a different time. Please see lunch schedule below. WMS will not be providing lunch. Parents are welcome to bring in a meal to share with their student or students can get their school lunch from the cafeteria. Craft supplies will be provided. Sixth grade students eat from 11:00-12:10p, 7th grade students eat from 12:00-1:00p and 8th grade students eat from 12:45-1:25p. On Thursday December 1st, our gator basketball teams will have their first doubleheader home game of the season. The girls will play at 5:00p and the boys game will start at 6:15p. During the boys half-time game, parents and or guardians can participate in a Half-Court Shot contest to attempt a Half-Court shot for a prize! The contest will start around 6:45pm. To sign up please see here. Gator Madness Flyer. A few reminders on expectations for students Students are expected to be in uniform each day, which includes a collared shirt and khaki, blue or black bottoms. Cell phones and headphones/earbuds are to be kept out of sight during the school day. Blankets, slippers and stuffed animals are to be kept at home. Thank you for your support. Second Quarter Grades Teachers will be working on updating student grades this week and progress reports will be distributed on December 7 and 8. Please check PowerSchool with your student and make sure they have submitted all assignments. Upcoming Important Dates: Thursday, December 1: Multi-Language Family Night Tuesday, December 6: Winter Concert December 7-8: Progress Reports December 20-30: Winter Break Monday, January 2: Teacher Workday Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th) 1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates Tuesday, January 24: Last Day Q2/S1 Wednesday, January 25: Teacher Workday Thursday, January 26: School Improvement Team 6:00 & PTA 7:00 Tuesday, January 31: Math MAP Wednesday, February 1: ELA MAP Thank you for your continued support. Have a great week!

Weekly Updates for November 14, 2022

Updates for the week of November 14

Good evening Whitewater Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. This week we have a full week of school. Last week we began clubs during our school day and celebrated our honor roll and perfect attendance students. A big congratulations to our 22-23 girls basketball team. We look forward to a great season. Boys tryouts will conclude this week. Please see below for updates for the week.

Calendar

We have a full week of school this week and just two days the following week. Thanksgiving break runs November 23-25.

School Improvement Team-This Thursday

We will host our third School Improvement Team meeting this Thursday at 6:00. We will be discussing the 22-24 School Improvement Plan and how we are progressing on our goals based on our data from the first quarter. The meeting will take place via Zoom. This meeting is open to all.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430

Passcode: 874122

PTA-This Thursday

Will have our first PTA meeting this Thursday at 7:00. We will be discussing our 22-23 budget and potential fundraisers.

The meeting will take place via Zoom.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430

Passcode: 874122

Student Attendance

We cannot emphasize the importance of attendance enough. Communities in Schools (CIS) will sponsor it's first whole school Attendance Awareness Project for four weeks this quarter. We will have a weekly perfect attendance drawing for each grade level, with the winners receiving gift cards. We will have weekly drawings each week until Winter Break.

Staff Communication

Whitewater Middle utilizes Parent Square for all communication. For the best experience, please download the app. You can register with the email and phone number in PowerSchool.

Upcoming Important Dates:

Wednesday, November 16: 8th grade CIS Field Trip

November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, December 6: Winter Concert

December 7-8: Progress Reports

December 20-21: Teacher Workdays

December 22-30: Winter Break

Monday, January 2: Teacher Workday

Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th) 1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates

As always, we appreciate your support. Please contact me with any questions. Have a great week!
Weekly Updates for November 7, 2022

Updates for the week of November 7th

Good evening Whitewater families,

I hope you enjoyed the extra hour today! There are only three school days this week, so make sure your child is present each day to make the most of it. Last week our 8th graders did a great job on the field trip to the Jewish Cultural Center. Students also pledged to be drug and alcohol free through our Red Ribbon Week events. This week we will start clubs and on Thursday we will celebrate students on the first quarter honor roll and students with perfect attendance (over 300 students!). Please see other updates below.

Calendar

Tuesday, November 8 is a teacher workday and there is no school for students.

Friday, November 11 is a holiday and there is no school.

Basketball Tryouts--New Dates

Basketball tryouts will be a minimum of 2 days and are held after school Monday, November 7th and 9th for girls . Boys tryouts will start on Nov. 10th and 14th. Students must have a physical and paperwork to attend tryouts. Message Coach Calhoun with any questions.

Fall Picture Make-ups

Students that missed fall pictures will have their picture taken this Wednesday. To see proofs and to order pictures, you can register https://www.ckvisuals.com/wms. The last day to order pictures is 11/8.
Student Attendance
We cannot emphasize the importance of attendance enough. Communities in Schools (CIS) will sponsor it's first whole school Attendance Awareness Project for four weeks this quarter. We will have a weekly perfect attendance drawing for each grade level, with the winners receiving gift cards. We will have weekly drawings each week until Winter Break.

Upcoming Important Dates

November 7th & 9th - Anuvia Presentation (PE & Health) 8th grade

Tuesday, November 8: Teacher Workday

Wednesday, November 9: Student Picture Make-ups

Thursday, November 10: Q1 Honor Roll/Perfect Attendance Celebration (each grade level during lunch)

Friday, November 11: Veterans Day, No School

Thursday, November 17: SIT & PTA Virtual Meetings

November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break

Week of November 28th: Family Engagement Week-More details to follow!

Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th) 1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates
Thank you for your continued support! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Weekly Updates for October 31, 2022


	Updates for the week of October 31 Good evening Gator families, I hope you had a great weekend. We have a busy week ahead of us, with a field trip for our 8th graders, Red Ribbon Week and presentations in our Health & PE classes. Please see below for details! Calendar Monday, October 31 is a teacher workday and there is no school for students. Tuesday, November 8 is a teacher workday and there is no school for students. Friday, November 11 is a holiday and there is no school. Athletics Volleyball will wrap up their season this week with the final game on Tuesday at Martin Luther King Middle. Football takes on Randolph at home on Wednesday. Red Ribbon Week Whitewater Middle will celebrate Red Ribbon week Nov. 1^st-Nov. 4^th. This campaign is held each year and is designed to bring awareness to problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and to support the decision to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. To join this national celebration, our Student Services Department in collaboration with Anuvia Prevention & Recovery, will host a spirit week to provide activities and information that help encourage students to stay drug free! Please see the RRW flyer with different themes/activities for each day, Red Ribbon Spirit Week Flyer. Please remember that the CMS dress code still applies. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's counselor, social worker, or the school. 8th Grade Field Trip During the third quarter of the year students will be reading Maus: A Survivors Tale as we cover different voices from the Holocaust. To further prepare for the quarter students will have the opportunity to visit the Levine Jewish Community Center and participate in their Butterfly Project The field trip dates are November 1st, November 2nd, and November 3rd with a start time of 10am. Students should be in uniform. Ms. Alston- November 1st Ms. Heards- November 2nd Ms. Ferguson-November 3rd Basketball Tryouts Basketball tryouts will be a minimum of 2 days and are held after school Monday, November 7th and 8th for Girls . Boys tryouts will start on Nov 9th and 10th. Students must have a physical and paperwork to attend tryouts. Message Coach Calhoun with any questions. Upcoming Important Dates Monday, October 31: Required Teacher Workday, November 1-2: Anuvia Presentation (PE & Health) 6th grade November 1-3: 8th Grade Field Trip November 3-4: Anuvia Presentation (PE & Health) 7th grade November 7th & 9th - Anuvia Presentation (PE & Health) 8th grade Tuesday, November 8: Teacher Workday Wednesday, November 9: Student Picture Make-ups Thursday, November 10: Q1 Honor Roll/Perfect Attendance Celebration (each grade level during lunch) Friday, November 11: Veterans Day, No School November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, January 18: Magnet Night (8th grade & Rising 6th) 1/16-2/13 Lottery Dates As always, please reach out to me with any questions. We value your partnership.
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Weekly Updates for October 24, 2022

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	Updates for the week of October 24th Good evening Gator Families, I hope you had a great week! This week we had our district practice lockdown. Students and staff knew exactly what to do, and we received a perfect score from the district. Please see below for updates for the week ahead. Calendar As a reminder, this Wednesday, October 26th is an Early Release Day and students will be dismissed at 1:15. The following Monday, October 31 is a teacher workday and there is no school for students. Pictures are Posted! To see proofs and to order pictures, you can register https://www.ckvisuals.com/wms. Picture make-ups are scheduled for Wednesday, November 9th. School Improvement Team We will host our second School Improvement Team meeting this Thursday at 6:00. We will be discussing our progress on the 22-24 School Improvement Plan. The meeting will take place via Zoom. Zoom Link Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430 Passcode: 874122 PTA Will have our first PTA meeting this Thursday at 7:00. We will be discussing our 22-23 budget and potential fundraisers. The meeting will take place via Zoom. Zoom Link Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430 Passcode: 874122 First Quarter & Report Cards The quarter is coming to an end. Please continue to check PowerSchool with your student. The last day for work submission will be Wednesday, October 26th. Please reach out to your child’s counselor if you would like to schedule a conference. The last day of the quarter is this Friday. We expect to distribute report cards by November 7th. Athletics Basketball tryouts will be a minimum of 2 days and are held after school Monday, November 7th and 8th for Girls . Boys tryouts will start on Nov 9th and 10th. Students must have a physical and paperwork to attend tryouts. Message Coach Calhoun with any questions. Football takes on Piedmont at home on Tuesday and volleyball will be at James Martin on Monday. Upcoming Important Dates- Wednesday, October 26: Early Release Day Wednesday, October 27: SIT 6:00. PTA 7:00 Virtual Friday, October 28: Last day of first quarter Monday, October 31: Required Teacher Workday, Grades Due 12:00 November 1-3: 8th Grade Field Trip Tuesday, November 8: Teacher Workday Wednesday, November 9: Student Picture Make-ups Friday, November 11: Veteran’s Day November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break Link for Gator Gear- https://klassfamilygroup.com/ Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
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Weekly Updates for October 17, 2022


	Updates for the week of October 17th Good evening Whitewater Families, I hope you had a great week and enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. This week each student selected a club to participate in throughout the school year. We look forward to having club time each Wednesday beginning in November. Please see below for updates for the week ahead. Calendar Wednesday, October 26 is an Early Release Day and Monday, October 31 is a Teacher Workday. Athletics This week volleyball is home Monday and Thursday. On Wednesday, football and cheer will be at Eastway. Student Pictures-Last Thursday All students had their picture taken on Thursday. To see proofs and to order pictures, you can register ttps://www.ckvisuals.com/wms. Picture make-ups are scheduled for Wednesday, November 9th. Optional Parent Meeting-In person! Our next Parent & Family Engagement Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 18^th from 10:00am to 11:00am. This meeting will be held in-person in the Innovation Lab at Whitewater. A CMPD professional law enforcement officer will navigate the important discussion around school and general safety, internet safety, social media safety and cyberbullying. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend! Light refreshments will be served and Spanish translation will be available. First Quarter The quarter is coming to an end. Please continue to check PowerSchool with your student. The last day for work submission will be Wednesday, October 26th. Please reach out to your child’s counselor if you would like to schedule a conference. Upcoming Important Dates- Wednesday, October 26: Early Release Day Wednesday, October 27: SIT 6:00. PTA 7:00 Virtual Friday, October 28: Last day of first quarter Monday, October 31: Required Teacher Workday, Grades Due 12:00 November 1-3: 8th Grade Field Trip Tuesday, November 8: Teacher Workday Wednesday, November 9: Student Picture Make-ups Friday, November 11: Veteran’s Day November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break Thank you for all of the support. The staff of WMS appreciates your partnership.
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Weekly Updates for October 10, 2022


	Updates for the week of October 10th Good evening Whitewater Families, Thank you for your support during our Homecoming Week. Gator pride was on full display throughout the week. This week we look forward to student pictures on Thursday. As a reminder, you can always order spirit wear from our partner,www.klassfamilygroup.com. Your purchase will be delivered to your student at school. Calendar Wednesday, October 26 is an Early Release Day and Monday, October 31 is a Teacher Workday. Athletics Congrats to our football team who got their first win of the season. This week volleyball takes on Coulwood at home on Monday. On Wednesday, football and cheer will be at Kennedy. Student Pictures-This Thursday Please note the following about student pictures: All students will have their picture taken on Thursday, October 13th Students are not required to be in uniform on that day, but still need to follow CMS dress code Students will be given a flyer on Thursday with all of the information. You can go to https://www.ckvisuals.com/wms to register. Once pictures have been taken, you will receive an email with all of the proofs and information for ordering. Proofs take about one week Optional Parent Meeting-In person! Our next Parent & Family Engagement Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 18^th from 10:00am to 11:00am. This meeting will be held in-person in the Innovation Lab at Whitewater. A CMPD professional law enforcement officer will navigate the important discussion around school and general safety, internet safety, social media safety and cyberbullying. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend! Light refreshments will be served and Spanish translation will be available. When: Tuesday, October 18th, 10:00am-11:00am Where: Whitewater Middle School, Innovation Lab Panorama Survey This week all students will participate in the administration of the Panorama survey. This survey will give us an understanding of the social-emotional needs of all students. You will receive the results of this survey in November. . The screener questions can be accessed by going to the CMS external Performance Dashboard here . The link to the Performance Dashboard can be found in the Spotlight Section to the lower right on the front page of the CMS website. End of the Quarter The end of the first quarter is quickly approaching. Please make sure your child is checking PowerSchool and staying caught up on assignments. As a reminder, students are able to retest when they do not show mastery the first time. Upcoming Dates Tuesday, October 13: Student Fall Pictures Tuesday, October 18th: Optional Parent Meeting Wednesday, October 26: Early Release Day Thursday, October 27: SIT at 6:00. PTA at 7:00 Friday, October 28: Last day of first quarter Monday, October 31: Teacher Workday I hope you have a great week. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Student Pictures 10/13


	Student Pictures-10/13 Greetings Whitewater Families, I hope your student is enjoying the day off! I wanted to send a separate message about pictures so it wouldn't get lost with all of the other information sent each Sunday. Please note the following about student pictures: All students will have their picture taken on Thursday, October 13th Students are not required to be in uniform on that day, but still need to follow CMS dress code Students will be given a flyer on Thursday with all of the information. You can go to https://www.ckvisuals.com/wms to register. Once pictures have been taken, you will receive an email with all of the proofs and information for ordering. Proofs take about one week If you have any questions, please let me know!
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Weekly Updates for October 3, 2022


	Updates for the week of October 3rd Good evening Whitewater Families, I hope you stayed safe this weekend. Thank you for your support as we worked through the first remote learning day for students this year. If you have any feedback on the day, please let me know. We look forward to celebrating our fall athletes and building school spirit this week. We hope you will be able to join us for our Homecoming football game this week. Updates for the week are outlined below. Calendar This Wednesday, October 5th is a Teacher Workday and there is no school for students. Progress Reports Progress Reports were distributed to all students on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you would like to have a conference with your child’s teachers, please reach out to their counselor to schedule. Athletics The next volleyball game is October 10th at home. Football takes on Spaugh at home this Tuesday. Intervention Block This week we will incorporate a thirty minute intervention time each day. The goal of this block is for all students to have a learning experience that is based on their specific and individual needs. Students will be assigned to work with a small group in math or ELA if they have a demonstrated need. Students not needing small group instruction will work on a computer based program that will provide personalized lessons and practice based on their individual needs. Panorama Survey This week all students will participate in the administration of the Panorama survey. This survey will give us an understanding of the social-emotional needs of all students. You will receive the results of this survey in November. . The screener questions can be accessed by going to the CMS external Performance Dashboard here . The link to the Performance Dashboard can be found in the Spotlight Section to the lower right on the front page of the CMS website. October Parent & Family Engagement Meeting Our next Parent & Family Engagement Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 18^th from 10:00am to 11:00am. This meeting will be held in-person in the Innovation Lab at Whitewater. A CMPD professional law enforcement officer will navigate the important discussion around school and general safety, internet safety, social media safety and cyberbullying. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend! Light refreshments will be served and Spanish translation will be available. Also, we would still love to hear from all of our parents/guardians! Please take our parent survey below, we appreciate your feedback. October Parent Meeting: Who: All Whitewater parents and guardians When: Tuesday, October 18th, 10:00am-11:00am Where: Whitewater Middle School, Innovation Lab Parent Survey: https://bit.ly/wmsparentsurvey EVOLV Scanners Students did a great job walking through the body scanners last week. We will be fully implementing the scanning system this week. Homecoming Due to the weather, there are some date changes for Homecoming events. Spirit Week: students must still follow the CMS dress code. Monday (10/3): Twin Day Tuesday (10/4): Green Out/School Spirit Wednesday – NO SCHOOL Thursday (10/6): Decade Day Friday (10/7): Pink Out Monday (10/10): Jersey Day Homecoming Court: More info will be provided directly to students on court Vote for winners on 10/3 Winners announced at the game on 10/4 Pep Rally & Game: All students will attend a pep rally on Tuesday, October 4th. We will honor our fall athletes and all students will have a chance to participate in a few games. We are looking forward to building school spirit throughout our community. The Homecoming football game will be held on Tuesday, October 4th. The game starts at 5:00 with Homecoming Court being announced during halftime. We will have a food truck and a few other vendors. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Come out and support your Gators. Free Tutoring for All CMS Students All CMS students have access to 10 hours per week of free virtual tutoring in English and Spanish, throughTutor.com, a digital resource available through ONE Access resources provisioned by the public library.. Tutoring is available from 4-12 pm, every day of the week. Students may also upload a paper and receive feedback from a tutor within 24 hours and this may be done anytime, including during the school day. Students log into ONE Access (and Tutor.com) through the Student Portal. Information about how to log in and how to upload a paper for feedback are included below: ONE Access login information How to upload a paper to Tutor.com Logging into Tutor.com Upcoming Dates Tuesday, October 4th: Homecoming Game Wednesday, October 5th: Teacher Workday Tuesday, October 13: Student Fall Pictures Tuesday, October 18th: Optional Parent Meeting Wednesday, October 26: Early Release Day Friday, October 28: Last day of first quarter Monday, October 31: Teacher Workday As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. You support is appreciated.

Weekly Updates for September 26, 2022
Good evening Whitewater Families,

I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the fall temperatures. It was nice to see the Panthers get their first win of the season. We are proud of how hard our students worked on their MAP tests this week. Those results will be distributed to you in the coming weeks. Please see below for information for the week ahead.

Calendar

This Monday, September 26th is a Teacher Workday and there is no school for students. Wednesday, October 5th is also a Teacher Workday.

Progress Reports

Progress Reports will be distributed to all students on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you would like to have a conference with your child’s teachers, please reach out to their counselor to schedule.

Athletics

There is no volleyball game this week, but football has their first home game on Wednesday against Wilson. Any student attending the game must be accompanied by an adult.

School Improvement Team

We will host our first School Improvement Team meeting this Thursday at 6:00. We will be discussing the 22-24 School Improvement Plan. The meeting will take place via Zoom.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430

Passcode: 874122

PTA

Will have our first PTA meeting this Thursday at 7:00. We will be discussing our 22-23 budget and potential fundraisers.

The meeting will take place via Zoom.

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 994 9731 7430

Passcode: 874122

7th Grade Immunizations

We will give final reminders this week for 7th graders out of compliance with immunizations. After this week, students will be excluded from school. If you need assistance, please contact our school nurse.

EVOLV Scanners

Many of our parents and students are likely aware that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has installed safety scanners at each of our CMS Middle Schools to promote a safer school environment. Beginning this week our staff will begin implementing the safety scanner process. All students and visitors will be required to pass through the safety scanners prior to entering the building. Students will be shown a video in class which explains to them how best to prepare for the scanning process. Parents please go through your child’s backpack this evening to ensure that all items in the backpack are appropriate for school. The scanners may alert when a student passes through with a normal everyday item. In this case, students will quickly be screened by an administrator and will then be sent to class. I thank you in advance for your cooperation to make our school even safer. Please feel free to contact me by email or phone if you have any questions about the scanning process.

Homecoming

Homecoming events will kick off this Friday for all students and run through the following week.

Spirit Week: students must still follow the CMS dress code.
- Friday (9/30): Jersey Day
- Monday (10/3): Green Out/School Spirit
- Tuesday (10/4): Twin Day
- Wednesday – NO SCHOOL
- Thursday (10/6): Decade Day
- Friday (10/7): Pink Out
Homecoming Court: More info will be provided directly to students on court
- Court members can campaign through week of 9/26-9/30
- Vote for winners on 9/30
- Winners announced at the game on 10/3
Pep Rally & Game:
- All students will attend a pep rally on Monday, October 3rd. We will honor our fall athletes and all students will have a chance to participate in a few games. We are looking forward to building school spirit throughout our community.
- The Homecoming football game will be held on Monday, October 3rd. The game starts at 5:00 with Homecoming Court being announced during halftime. We will have a food truck and a few other vendors. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Come out and support your Gators.
Free Tutoring for All CMS Students

All CMS students have access to 10 hours per week of free virtual tutoring in English and Spanish, throughTutor.com, a digital resource available through ONE Access resources provisioned by the public library.. Tutoring is available from 4-12 pm, every day of the week. Students may also upload a paper and receive feedback from a tutor within 24 hours and this may be done anytime, including during the school day. Students log into ONE Access (and Tutor.com) through the Student Portal. Information about how to log in and how to upload a paper for feedback are included below:
Upcoming Dates

Monday, September 26: Teacher Workday

September 27, 28: Progress Reports

Thursday, September 29: School Improvement team & PTA meetings

Monday, October 3rd: Homecoming Game

Wednesday, October 5th: Teacher Workday

Wednesday, October 26: Early Release Day

Friday, October 28: Last day of first quarter

Monday, October 31: Teacher Workday

As always, we appreciate your ongoing support. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Weekly Updates for September 19, 2022

Good evening Whitewater Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. A BIG THANK YOU to our parents that have volunteered for the School Improvement Team and the PTA. You can still attend the meetings, which are held on the last Thursday of each month. More information will be provided next week. Please see below for a few updates for the week ahead.

Calendar

This Wednesday, September 21 is an Early Release Day and students will be released at 1:15. Next Monday, September 26 is a Teacher Workday and there is no school for students.

Title IX

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is committed to providing our students with annual, age-appropriate education at all schools designed to increase awareness of sexual and gender-based harassment, inform students of the consequences of sexual and gender-based harassment, explain to students what they should do if they believe they or another student is being harassed based on sex/gender, and encourage students to report sexual harassment. On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, all students will receive a lesson on the above topics. The lessons may be reviewed at the following web address: https://bit.ly/2VAsRBV. If you wish to exempt your child from the lesson for his/her grade, please complete and return the opt-form that went home with all students last week, or you can email christopherm.eaton@cms.k12.nc.us directly by 9/21 at 7:30am.

Athletics

On Monday volleyball will play at Eastway and on Tuesday, football will be at Sedgefield. Games start at 5:00 and entry is free.

Immunizations

CMS is partnering with StarMed HealthCare, Novant Health, Mecklenburg County Public Health and C.W. Williams Community Health Center to offer childhood vaccines, including COVID-19 and flu vaccines, Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Clinics will be held at four schools:

Eastway Middle | 1501 Norland Road, Charlotte 28205; Mecklenburg County Public Health, 704-336-6500
McClintock Middle | 1925 Rama Road, Charlotte 28212; Novant Health, 844-644-3578
Julius L. Chambers High | 7600 IBM Drive, Charlotte 28262; StarMed HealthCare, 980-445-9818
Harding University High | 2001 Alleghany St., Charlotte 28208; C.W. Williams Community Health Center, 866-299-4968, ext. 1021 or 1022

To find services and vaccines offered at each clinic and make an appointment, call the phone numbers listed above or visit health.mecknc.gov.

Student Chromebook Information

We are beginning to see broken Chromebooks already. If this occurs, you will need to pay the fee for the damage on the school website. We do not take cash anymore at school. Please locate the “On-line Payment” on the left hand side of the Whitewater Middle School website.

Ms. Bailey will support student device concerns on Tuesdays and THursdays from 9:15-9:45 am. In order to receive support, the student must fill out the Student Technology Support Google Form.

The CMS Student Damaged Device Fee Structure-

Lost/ Stolen Charger	$10.00
Damaged Device (i.e. broken screen, damaged keyboard, damaged charging port, permanent marker, outer shell)	$15.00
Lost/ Stolen Device (Stolen device requires a police report)	$50.00
Miscellaneous (lost part of device)	$5.00

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, September 21: Early Release Day

September 22, 23: Math MAP Testing

Monday, September 26: Teacher Workday

September 27, 28: Progress Reports

Thursday, September 29: School Improvement team & PTA meetings

Wednesday, October 5th: Teacher Workday

As always, please let me know if you have any questions. I appreciate your ongoing support.

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