January 31 & February 1: Mock STAAR Testing, 7th & 8th grade
7th graders will be taking the mock Writing STAAR on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. 8th graders will be taking the mock Math STAAR on Jan. 31 and the mock Reading STAAR on Feb. 1. Students will need to bring two #2 pencils, library book, and a snack for the mocks. Also, students who are testing need to bring a sack lunch or make sure they have money on their account if they want to order a sack lunch from the cafeteria. Check the lists in the hallway for your group for each mock. See Mr. Jaffe or Mrs. Woolery if you have any questions. 6th graders will not be testing but will be on a modified schedule both days.

February 2: 8th Gr. Algebra Parent Meeting, 6:30pm, Admin Bldg.
8th Grade Algebra Parents: MHS is hosting an End-of-Course Informational Night on Thursday, February 2nd, at 6:30pm in the Boardroom at the MISD Administration Building. They will be discussing information and any changes the state has made regarding the End-of-Course exam that students will take in the spring. Please make plans to attend. This will be an information meeting for parents of 8th graders who are currently taking Algebra I.

February 10: Valentines Dance, 7-9pm
8th grade Parents: In preparations for the End of the Year Party, the 8th grade parents are hosting the Valentines Dance for the entire school on February 10. This event is a fundraiser to help make the End of the Year Party a success and in hopes that all 8th graders are able to attend with no additional costs to them. We are however asking for your help by contributing a small amount to the concessions for the dance. We are asking for the following by team:
Team 8-1 (Miller, Underwood, Bailey, Boehk): Boys -12 pack bottled water (16.9 oz); Girls-12 pack of canned soft drinks
Team 8-2 (Darnell, Estell, Cornelius, Tidmore): Boys - 12 pack of canned soft drinks; Girls - 12 pack of canned soft drinks
Team 8-3 (Benesch, Floyd, Snow, King): Boys - Large package of individually wrapped candy; Girls - Large package of individually wrapped candy

Please have your child bring the items to the school office and leave with Mrs. Wilson by February 3, 2012. In addition to concessions, there will be a silent auction during the dance. If you have anything lying around that you would like to donate, that would also be greatly appreciated and help make this event successful also. Any other way that you would like to help is always welcome. Please contact our coordinator Jenny Blood at jenny_blood@midlothian-isd.net.

February 20: Early Release at 1:35pm
We will dismiss at 1:35pm. Car riders need to be sure to make arrangements on this day so they have a way to get home early.

Once A Cat, Always A Cat Scholarship
Do you know a graduating MHS senior who was a member of the first 6th grade class at WGMS? Let them know about the Once A Cat, Always A Cat Scholarship! Two former Wildcats will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships! Print or view the application online or visit the MHS Counseling office for more information. Completed applications are due to the MHS counseling office by March 30. GO CATS & GO PANTHERS!

Leave Your Mark Ceiling Tile Fundraiser
The WGMS Student Council will be selling ceiling tiles for $25 for families/individuals to take home, paint & personalize and then return them to be displayed in the ceiling in the main hallway between the cafeteria & gyms. Similar to the concept of personalized pavers but with ceiling tiles! Stop by the front office any school day to purchase a tile & help us raise money for our school.

Recycling
We will be collecting old cell phones, and empty laser and inkjet printer cartridges all year. Drop your empty cartridges and old phones off in the box in the front office. If your business would like to donate directly, we have pre-paid shipping labels for you to use and WGMS will get credit for the items. Help us raise money to benefit WGMS!

Box Tops for Education
The math department will be collecting Box Tops for Education this year. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents to our school. Please clip these and send them with your child. Collection boxes will be in the math rooms. Visit www.btfe.com for a complete list of products.