News & Notes
Visit the Book Fair
Visit our Fall Book Fair from 8:00 -3:30 through Friday, September 20th. The ONLINE FAIR will continue to be open through September 24th. You can visit us online 24/7 through Tuesday, Sept. 24th.
GCS Job Fair September 24th
The Human Resource Operations Department will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Gateway Elementary School, 200 Hawkins Road, Travelers Rest, SC from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. We are looking to hire bus drivers, bus aides, custodians and food service operators for the 2019-20 school year. Hiring managers will be on hand to speak with and answer questions from interested applicants. Applicants interested in other hourly positions (custodial and food service operators) are welcome to attend.
Make a Wish 5K
Do you like to run? Do you like to support worthy causes? This race is for you. Support Make A Wish and participate in Trails for Make A Wish 5K at Lake Conestee Nature Park ( 840 Mauldin Rd. Greenville, SC 29607)on Saturday, October 19th. The race starts at 9:00 a.m. There will be male and female overall winners and also age group winners for both male and female (1st, 2nd and 3rd). All participants will receive a medallion for finishing and special awards will be provided to our top finishers. Any high school runner that registers to participate in this event will receive a discount. Sign up now and check out the information flyer for more details.
Order a Yearbook!
It's that time of year! You don't want to miss out! Order your WMS 2019-2020 Yearbook now. The cost is $25.00 and you may purchase a book online using the link. For more information, contact Ms. Bowers.
Drop-offs and Pick-ups
Parents and students, please take note of a few reminders about our morning and afternoon drop-offs and dismissal times.
Mornings: School doors open at 7:30 a.m. Please do not drop off students before that time, as no supervision is available. IN ORDER TO KEEP A LONG LINE FROM FORMING, PLEASE PULL ALL THE WAY DOWN BEFORE UNLOADING YOUR CHILD.
- Breakfast for car riders closes at 8:15 a.m.
- Breakfast for bus riders extends until the last bus arrives.
- All students should arrive before 8:30 a.m. to be counted present and on time for the day.
Afternoons: If you pick up your child each day, please observe the following procedures and remember that all students should be picked up NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. each day. Stress to your child to report to the carline as soon as their name is displayed and WATCH for their car. Beginning Monday, September 16, pickups requiring extra time due to student delays will be asked to park or circle back through the carline. All students should be picked up NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. each day.
- Form double lines while waiting for dismissal.
- Display your dismissal number so we get your child into the queue.
- The use of cell phones while the line is moving is prohibited.
- MERGE at the cones, taking turns from each line (one from right, one from left, etc.).
- PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD before stopping and loading your child.
Music Department Fundraiser - Shop Now!
The WMS music department is selling cookie dough, popcorn, and other miscellaneous gift items from now until Sept 24! Shop online now! Help support the WMS Band, Strings, and Chorus!
Kick Off Reading @ the Book Fair!
Let's Kick Off Reading this year at our Scholastic Book Fair. The media center is hosting its annual Fall Book Fair September 16-20, from 8:00-3:30 each day. The fair will also be open during Open House on Tuesday, September 17th. Stop by and shop! You'll find books, posters, and goodies to please everyone. Every purchase earns a point for either Clemson or Carolina....let's see where WMS loyalties lie!
6th Grade Field Trip...Are you going?
The Sixth Grade will travel to Atlanta on Monday, March 2, 2020. Scan the QR code for more information.
Nominations for
Upstate Parent magazine is seeking nominations for their annual “Educators Who Make a Difference” edition. Nominations must be made using this online form . Please submit your nominations by October 18. You may nominate more than one person, but may not nominate the same person more than once.
Attendance Blitz is Coming!
Attendance Blitz is Coming!! The objectives of the Attendance Blitz are to encourage good student attendance and decrease tardiness. The elementary, middle and high schools that have the highest attendance percentage increase during the contest period will be declared the winners. The contest dates are September 3, 2019 through January 14, 2020. The winner at each school level will receive a plaque, recognition through the district’s e-bulletin and the Attendance Services website.
Agriculture Ed opportunities are available to WMS Parents
As part of our Agriculture Education program, we have an Adult Education component. The name of the organization is The Woodmont Farmer and Agribusiness Association. You do not need to be a farmer or in Agribusiness to attend, only interested in the topic! Topics range from gardening to mechanics depending on the guest speaker.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at Woodmont High School in the Ag classroom (near the greenhouses). Dues are $10 per year and a meal is served at each meeting. The cost of the meal is what you choose to put in the donation basket (usually $5). Tim Keown will be our speaker in September and the topic will be the Governor's School for Agriculture that is being developed. The meetings usually are over by 7:15.
As part of this association, we have a State Convention in February at Myrtle Beach and farm tours in different parts of the state in July. We tour produce farms, livestock operations, dairy’s, greenhouses and aquaponics operations, even gold mines.
Also, as part of the Adult Ed component, we will be offering a course titled Financial Peace University at Woodmont Middle starting in January. Classes will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 4:00-5:30 PM. Please tell your family and friends. Take a look at the Financial Peace class course content . Cost of this course is TBD.
Are You Following Us??
Woodmont Middle is on social media!! Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. It's another great way to see what's going on in our school everyday!
You can also keep up with what the WMS PTA is doing on their Facebook page at Wmspta@woodmontmiddle.
What is the NEW Parent Backpack all about?!
Parent Backpack is an online application that replaces the PowerSchool Parent Portal. When you log into Parent Backpack, you are able to view your child's grades, school attendance, and any discipline incidents. Best of all, Parent Backpack works on any device and is mobile friendly.
Access Parent Backpack and create an account. Please access directions by clicking on Creating a Parent Backpack Account - English Directions or Direcciones en Español