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.
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10201 Running Rapids Road
Charlotte, NC 28214P: 980-344-3400 | F: 980-343-1814
Principal: Jessica Savage
Bell Schedule: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Grades: 6-8Courier # 317
LC: Northwest
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Top 5% of All Schools in the State for Academic Growth
WEEKLY PARENT UPDATES
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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
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Weekly Updates for January 16, 2023
Updates for the week of January 16thGood 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.
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Weekly Updates for January 9, 2023
Updates for the week of January 9thGood 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.
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Weekly Updates for January 2, 2023
Updates for the week of January 2ndGood 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.
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Weekly Updates for December 19, 2022
Updates for the week of December 19thGood 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.
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Weekly Updates for December 12, 2022
Updates for the week of December 12thGreetings 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:
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Their child attends one of our 68 Community Eligibility Provision schools. (Whitewater is)
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Their child receives free or reduced-price lunch.
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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!
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Weekly Updates for December 5,2022
Updates for the week of December 5thGreetings 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
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Weekly Updates for November 28, 2022
Updates for the week of November 28thGood 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!
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Weekly Updates for November 14, 2022
Updates for the week of November 14Good 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.
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.
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!
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Weekly Updates for November 7, 2022
Updates for the week of November 7thGood 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 AttendanceWe 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
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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. 1st-Nov. 4th. 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
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Weekly Updates for October 24, 2022
Jessica Savage posted in Whitewater Middle School
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.
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.
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.
Please do not reply to this email.
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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 18th 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
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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 18th 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
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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 18th 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:
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.
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.
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.
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Friday (9/30): Jersey Day
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Monday (10/3): Green Out/School Spirit
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Tuesday (10/4): Twin Day
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Wednesday – NO SCHOOL
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Thursday (10/6): Decade Day
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Friday (10/7): Pink Out
Homecoming Court: More info will be provided directly to students on court
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Court members can campaign through week of 9/26-9/30
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Vote for winners on 9/30
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Winners announced at the game on 10/3
Pep Rally & Game:
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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.
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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. -
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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:
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Eastway Middle | 1501 Norland Road, Charlotte 28205; Mecklenburg County Public Health, 704-336-6500
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McClintock Middle | 1925 Rama Road, Charlotte 28212; Novant Health, 844-644-3578
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Julius L. Chambers High | 7600 IBM Drive, Charlotte 28262; StarMed HealthCare, 980-445-9818
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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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Weekly Updates for September 12, 2022
Good evening Whitewater Families,
I hope you had a great weekend and your child is off to a strong start in school. Students are falling into the routines of school and we are seeing high levels of student engagement in classrooms. On Tuesday we trained all students on the Say Something platform, which allows students to report safety concerns. Please see below for weekly updates.
Calendar
Wednesday, September 21 is an Early Release Day and Monday, September 26 is a Teacher Workday.
Parent Engagement
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I am looking for parents to join our School Improvement Team (SIT) and our PTA. Both meetings will be the last Thursday of each month and will be held virtually. SIT will meet from 6:00-6:45 and PTA from 7:00-7:45. Please let me know if you are interested. I need 3 more parents for each team.
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This school year, Whitewater Middle will host monthly parent/guardian meetings and information sessions. We believe when families, communities and schools work together, students are more successful and the entire community benefits. For the month of September, we will host our first parent meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 13th. There will be two convenient sessions. One at 10:30am and the other one at 6:00pm. We will discuss the importance of attendance, joining the school community through PTA, 7th grade immunizations, our new scheduling policy and rotating schedule, our bullying policy and how to navigate and use PowerSchool, Canvas and Parent Square. Please see the links below to join the ZOOM meeting and to take our Parent Survey.
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Parent Meeting Zoom Link:
https://cms-k12-nc-us.zoom.us/j/92345566201?pwd=ejZSNGYxS1VpUEV6aTEvQk40V0tZZz09
BACK-TO-SCHOOL 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:
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Eastway Middle | 1501 Norland Road, Charlotte 28205; Mecklenburg County Public Health, 704-336-6500
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McClintock Middle | 1925 Rama Road, Charlotte 28212; Novant Health, 844-644-3578
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Julius L. Chambers High | 7600 IBM Drive, Charlotte 28262; StarMed HealthCare, 980-445-9818
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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.
Athletics
Teams will practice Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6:00. Our volleyball team will have their first game this Monday at home. Any student attending a sporting event must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessing PowerSchool
CMS has provided a user-friendly web application to help parents and families become more involved in education. Parents can check their child's homework assignments, attendance reports, grades and other items from any computer, any time using PowerSchool. Please click here for information on how to access your account.
Upcoming Dates
September 15, 16th: ELA MAP Test
September 19, 20: Math MAP Test
Wednesday, September 21: Early Release Day
Monday, September 26: Teacher Workday
September 27, 28: Progress Reports
Thursday, September 29: School Improvement team & PTA meetings
Wednesday, October 5th: Teacher Workday
We are looking forward to partnering with you and appreciate your support. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!
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Weekly Updates for August 29, 2022
Greetings Whitewater Families,
Our staff was delighted to see so many of our families at Open House. I hope you and your student enjoyed the evening and meeting school staff. I am sending this update out on Friday due to the large amount of information. Moving forward, you can expect a notification from me every Sunday. If you have questions that come up this weekend, please let me know. I will check Parent Square and my email throughout the weekend. I am excited for the school year, and I look forward to seeing your student on Monday. Also attached is a copy of back to school information that was sent in the mail, just in case you did not receive or need to reference it.
First Day Reminders
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Carpool line will be longer than usual. Please follow the traffic pattern and directions from staff to ensure the safety of all. If your student is a car rider, they can be dropped off between 8:45 and 9:10. Classes will start at 9:15.
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Expect buses to arrive early or late. The school cannot tell you where the bus is. You must call transportation for that information. Have your student at their stop at least 10 minutes early.
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Expect delays in afternoon drop offs for bus riders. We will send messages for late buses. All staff available supervise students on those late buses, so we are not always able to answer the office phone after 5:00.
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Students will report to their Homeroom class when they arrive unless they need to eat breakfast. The homeroom teacher will provide all students with a copy of their schedule.
Breakfast & Lunch
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All students will receive free breakfast and lunch throughout the year. No action is required on your part.
Uniform
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All students are expected to be in uniform. The uniform is a black, navy blue, white or green collared shirt with black, blue or khaki bottoms. Students are able to wear Whitewater gear/spirit wear too. On Fridays, students can wear jeans and their uniform shirt. Spirit wear can be purchased from the link below.
7th Grade Immunizations:
As a reminder, all 7th grade students are required to be up to date on immunizations by September 29th.
School Supply List:
You can find a list of requested supplies here.
Fall Sports:
We are happy to provide our 7th and 8th grade students with an opportunity to try out for fall sports. Fall sports include cheerleading, football and volleyball. Tryouts for all three sports will be held on Monday, August 29th after school. Students should be picked up at 6:00 from the bus parking lot. Any student trying out for a team must have a recent physical and required paperwork. All paperwork can be submitted electronically through https://max.dragonflyathletics.com/
Enjoy your weekend and please let me know if you have any questions.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 29th: First Day of School, Athletic Tryouts Begin
Monday, September 5th: No School
Tuesday, September 6th: Say Something Student Training
September 15, 16th: ELA MAP Test
September 19, 20: Math MAP Test
Wednesday, September 21: Early Release Day
Monday, September 26: Teacher Workday
September 27, 28: Progress Reports
Wednesday, October 5th: Teacher Workday
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Weekly Updates for August 23, 2022
Greetings WMS Families,
I hope your student is enjoying their last few days of summer break! Our teachers and staff have been preparing for their arrival all week. We are excited to welcome over 720 students in just a few days. Please see below for a few updates and reminders. I look forward to seeing each of you at Open House on Thursday!
Open House:
Open House is Thursday, August 25th 4:30-7:30. At this time you will be able to pick up a paper copy of your student’s schedule, meet his or her teachers, tour the school and pick up your student’s chromebook. Please make sure you enter the school through the main entrance and you sign in. We will have tables for transportation information and questions and a table for you to purchase WMS gear. Please make sure you also visit our PTA and athletics tables.
7th Grade Immunizations:
As a reminder, all 7th grade students are required to be up to date on immunizations by September 29th. Our school nurse, Ms. Tracy will be at Open House if you have any questions.
School Supply List:
You can find a list of requested supplies here.
Parent Square:
Please be sure to sign up for Parent Square and download the app. All communication from staff will flow through this platform for the 22-23 school year. You will receive an email or text message to join Parent Square this week if you have not already done so.
Back to School Mailer:
You should have received all the back to school information in the mail this week. This included your transportation information. If you did not receive this information, please call the school to verify your address.
Fall Sports:
Tryouts for football, volleyball and cheerleading start on the first day of school, August 29th. If your student plans to try out for a team, they must have a physical and you must fill out the online forms.We are looking forward to an outstanding year with your students. We have been working hard to ensure that all students have a great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Special Request for August 13, 2022
Hi WMS Families!
I hope your weekend is going well and you are enjoying the cooler temperatures. Our teachers return to work on Wednesday, August 17th. I would love to have some of our students and families at the door during their arrival welcoming them back to school. I know that nothing makes our teachers smile more than seeing your kiddos, and I think this would help us get the year started off right. I would need students and/or families there from 7:45-8:45am. You can drop your student off if you are unable to stay.
Thank you for considering this special request and if I don't see you Wednesday, I will see you Thursday, August 25 for Open House. -
Weekly Updates for August 8, 2022
Greetings Whitewater Middle Families!
I hope you had a great weekend. We have a few events going on this week that I wanted to remind you of and inform you of a family event sponsored by the CMS Title I Department this week.
Sixth Grade Orientation: This week! Be sure to register your student!
We are excited to be able to host our sixth graders prior to the start of the school year. Please have your student join us for Gator Gear Up on August 11 from 10:00-12:00 or 1:00-3:00. This event is for students only. You can sign up to attend here. Students do not need to be in uniform.
CMS Community Event: This Saturday
CMS Title I is hosting a HUGE community event on Saturday, August 13th with multiple community partners and resources for families. The event also includes the launch of the CMS Male Empowerment Network to promote the importance of positive male role models in the education process.
Please join us Saturday, August 13th from 10 AM to 2:30 PM at Marie G. Davis IB School, at 3351 Griffith St. Food, school supplies, entertainment, prizes and giveaways will be available.
Free Bus Shuttle Service is offered as parking is limited and we hope to see folks from across all Title I schools attend. Parking is also available at the CMS Education Center at 4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd and buses will shuttle attendees to and from the event on a regular rotation (on a 15 minute rotation).
Open House:
Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 25th 4:30-7:30. At this time you will be able to pick up a paper copy of your student’s schedule, meet his or her teachers, tour the school and pick up your student’s chromebook.
A few reminders sent out last week-
School Hours:
Our school hours are 9:15-4:15. Students are able to enter the building beginning at 8:45.
Student Schedules:
Student schedules are still being finalized. We expect that schedules will be complete by August 19th. We will not be changing elective classes for any student.
Uniforms:
Whitewater Middle will continue to be a uniform school for the 22-23 school year. Students can wear green, blue, white or black collared shirts and black, blue or khaki pants.
Transportation:
If you have registered for transportation, you will receive bus information the week of August 22 in our back to school mailer.
School Supply List:
You can find a list of requested supplies here. A PDF is also attached and the list will be posted on our website.
Parent Square:
Please be sure to sign up for Parent Square and download the app. All communication from staff will flow through this platform for the 22-23 school year. You will receive an email or text message to join Parent Square this week.
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Weekly Updates for August 1, 2022
Greetings Whitewater Middle Families!
I hope you are having a wonderful summer and your students are getting excited to come back to school. Although school does not start until August 29th, I wanted to share a few updates. I will continue to update you throughout the month. Additionally, once school starts you can expect a weekly email via Parent Square every Sunday at 6:00.
School Hours:
Our school hours are 9:15-4:15. Students are able to enter the building beginning at 8:45.
Student Schedules:
Student schedules are still being finalized. We expect that schedules will be complete by August 19th. We will not be changing elective classes for any student.
Uniforms:
Whitewater Middle will continue to be a uniform school for the 22-23 school year. Students can wear green, blue, white or black collared shirts and black, blue or khaki pants.
Transportation:
If you have registered for transportation, you will receive bus information the week of August 22 in our back to school mailer.
Open House:
Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 25th 4:30-7:30. At this time you will be able to pick up a paper copy of your student’s schedule, meet his or her teachers, tour the school and pick up your student’s chromebook.
Sixth Grade Orientation:
We are excited to be able to host our sixth graders prior to the start of the school year. Please have your student join us for Gator Gear Up on August 11 from 10:00-12:00 or 1:00-3:00. This event is for students only. You can sign up to attend here. This event is for students only.
School Supply List:
You can find a list of requested supplies here. A PDF is also attached and the list will be posted on our website.
Parent Square:
Please be sure to sign up for Parent Square and download the app. All communication from staff will flow through this platform for the 22-23 school year.
We are excited for the upcoming school year. Again, you will continue to receive updates from us throughout the month. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
2022-23 Calendar
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Monday
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Home Basketball game vs Eastway Middle School
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Basketball Game vs Piedmont Middle School
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February 8, 2023
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February 20, 2023
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March 8, 2023
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March 24, 2023
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March 27, 2023
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Step-by-Step Process for Paying for Chromebook Damages
Support for Paying for Chromebook Damages and Fees
School Announcements
District News
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CMS International Center: A one-stop shop for multilingual families
Roberto Niurulu has lived in the U.S. for several years, and his 9-year-old son, Bryan, recently joined him from Mexico. With a new school year around the corner, they turned to the CMS International Center (IC) for help in finding the right school for Bryan.
