Warm Springs Middle

Morgan County Soccer League information It’s time to register for MCSL fall soccer. Registration is OPEN NOW! Go to MCSLWV.com.

WSMS Supply List Grade 6 All subjects: Pencils, 2 pocket folders, loose leaf paper, dry erase markers (math), colored pencils, 1 inch 3 ring binder with dividers (ELA), and other items may be needed and will be given to student the first day of school Grade 7 All subjects: Pencils, 2 pocket folders, loose leaf paper, dry erase markers (math), colored pencils, 1 inch 3 ring binder with dividers (ELA), and other items may be needed and will be given to student the first day of school. Grade 8 Sloan & Robertson (Math) loose leaf paper pencils calculator (does not need to be scientific) small dry erase board dry erase markers 3-ring binder colored pencils cap erasers ruler scissors composition notebook glue sticks Boyce (ELA) pencils cap erasers or large pink erasers loose leaf paper one 5-subject notebook notecards (advanced class only) Post It Notes 3-ring binder Pencil case (to put in binder) tissues (for class)---optional 1-subject notebook highlighters Simpkins (ELA) 3 inch 3-ring binder 3 ring zippered pencil case 2 packs of wide ruled notebook paper 1 pack 5 section dividers box of #2 pencils (24 count) cap erasers 1-2 pack of large pink erasers highlighters, assorted colors 1 pack (3" x 3" 4 pads) of Post It Notes, any color 1-2 plastic folder with 3-ring holes to put in binder pack of pens (blue or black ink only) colored pencils (24 count) 1 pack ruled index cards (100 count) 2 dry erase makers (black only) TBD (Science) 1-subject notebook---wide ruled 1" 3-ring binder 12 colored pencil set blue or black ink pens Gates (WV Studies) 1" or 1 1/2" 3-ring binder dividers loose leaf paper (optional) pencils

Even though it won't be ready until start of fall volleyball season the Warm Springs Middle School new gym floor looks amazing.

New bicycle education program coming to Warm Springs Middle School bringing students the mental, physical, social benefits of the bike Warm Springs Middle School is teaching students to ride bikes through Riding For Focus (R4F), a program that uses cycling as a tool in the classroom to get kids moving, help increase student motivation and focus, and improve their well-being. Jamie Harris, Principal at Warm Springs Middle School, and school staff will be receiving a fleet of Specialized bikes and helmets after receiving a Riding For Focus program grant. Riding For Focus (R4F) was developed by Outride, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth through cycling. Outride’s Riding For Focus program, Research, and community grants harness the benefits of cycling for the cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical well-being of youth and their communities. A Riding For Focus grant provides schools with everything needed to get 6th-8th grade students riding, including bikes, helmets, teacher training, and curriculum. Warm Springs Middle School joins over 225 middle schools across the US and Canada that have implemented the program, impacting over 50,000 students annually. Riding For Focus Teacher Champions keep Riding For Focus programs operating as they teach students to ride, sharing the joy of bicycling and its benefits on our brains and well-being. Heart rate tracking indicates students can reach half of their daily activity levels in a 50–60 minute Riding for Focus class. Outride’s applied research has found that 87% of students report having fun in Riding for Focus, even those who typically don’t like school or PE class. The program also gets new kids on bikes. On average, 10-20% of students at a school don’t know how to ride a bike before the program. By the end of R4F, students who didn’t know how to ride feel confident riding bikes! “It’s been challenging the past three years and youth need a safe outlet to experience freedom and joy. There’s no better way to do that than by riding bikes,” says Lauren Freeman, Riding For Focus Program Manager. “Students need bikes now more than ever and we at Outride are committed to getting more youth on bikes. We are so thrilled to see students riding at Warm Springs Middle School!" Interested in sharing Riding For Focus with other schools around the country? Schools can acquire R4F via two pathways - by purchasing the program, or for schools serving under-resourced communities, by applying for a program grant. Learn more at Outride’s website. chromeextension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/596c38bf17bffc52ba57eb30/t/649b25f5d6a56e0b88bf46c7/1687889397274/2FINALR4F2023PR.pdf

🥾Summer bucket list idea #3: Go hiking with friends and family. 🌲

✏️ Summer bucket list idea #2: Painting or Drawing a Picture 🎨

For all WSMS students going into grades 6-8 who are interested in playing school sports the 2023-2024 school year.

Morgan County Schools is offering a final device turn-in at the Technology Office located at the Board of Education. If your student did not return their technology device or charger during device collection at the school, then they can return it during the final collection. The final device collection will be on Wednesday, June 14 at the Technology Office from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Any device or charger not returned will be subject to a charge. Thank you

Congratulations to the following WSMS students who had "Faithful Attendance". This is less than 5 days missed the entire school year.

Congratulations to the WSMS students who had perfect attendance this school year.

Morgan County Virtual Academy for the 2023-24 School Year. Learn more at: https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy

Special thanks to Alan Robinson for helping to make cornhole boards for our Cornhole Club. He even came to play last Friday during club day.

Air Pressure The 6th grade science team explored air pressure this week!

Minute to Win It The 6th grade science team engineered the end of the year minute to win it games! They took strategies from original games and engineered their own ideas.

The WSMS 2023 Jon Luc Diehl scholarship winners from Berkeley Springs High School. Picture L-R Garrett Stotler, Mrs. Tammi Stotler (WSMS Teacher), and Isaac Harris

8th Grade participated in the Get a Life Program sponsored by the WV Treasury Department.

WSMS Chromebook & Charger Collection Chromebook and chargers will be collected from all students starting with 7th & 8th grade on Wednesday, May 24. 6th grade will be Thursday, May 25. Technicians will be in the Media Center during collection hours to collect the devices. Devices MUST be turned in by the student or the parent to the technicians during the dates and times posted below. If devices ARE NOT turned in at the specified date/time below, they will need to be taken to the Tech Department at the Board of Education. Devices are NOT to be turned into teachers, secretaries, etc. Any student not turning in the Chromebook and charger will be invoiced.

A great basketball camp just a few miles down the road.

Our students had an amazing presentation from Birds of Prey yesterday afternoon.

Great opportunity for some soccer time.