PLEASE REPLY -- NEXT YEAR'S STATUS?

Please reply to this email and let me know if you'll be here next school year and would like to continue to receive this weekly email.

If you could also include the student's name(s), I'd appreciate that as well!

Thanks and hope you all have a great summer!  And if you're PCS'ing, best of luck with your travels!

Mary

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Mary Rice

Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC) Facilitator

Wheeler Middle School

808-305-9032

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

The office has a large assortment of items in the lost and found bin!  If you realize your child is missing something, please check in the office!  Items not claimed by June 15 will be donated to charity.

Mary

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Mary Rice

Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC) Facilitator

Wheeler Middle School

808-305-9032

LAST EMAIL UPDATE!! -- WEEK OF MAY 28 -- WHEELER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Aloha everyone!   Hard to believe this school year is already coming to a close!  Hope you all have a great summer!  If there's anything at all I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask!  I'm always on email and although I don't officially 'work' during the summer, I'm around and can always get info for you as needed!

Last week, our 7th graders organized a "Walk for Water" fundraising event, where their focus was to raise funds to help provide clean water to the residents of a small village in Kenya.  The amount raised through this event and several prior fundraisers was enough to provide ten families with enough clean water to last three years!  Way to go, Wheeler 7th graders!  Please take a look at the video created to showcase this event:  Walk for Water - 5:23.mp4

YEARBOOKS:  Yearbooks are still available: $35 (cash only, please).  Students can purchase a yearbook from Ms. Lee in Room D-6, during recess.  

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  This is an EVEN day; students go to their even-numbered periods, plus Homeroom and Advisory.

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  6th grade Clean Card Activity Day -- iTrampoline!  

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  8th-grade graduation at 5:00 pm in the field behind our school.  Students must be at school by 4:15 pm.  PTSO will be selling candy leis ($4 each, or 3 for $10), water, and candy before and during graduation.

 

THURSDAY, MAY 31:  Activity Day and last day of school for students!  Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm.  

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 2:  Community Yard Sale, 8:00-12:00, in our school parking lot!   See attached flyer for more information and to register for a space to sell your goods!   PTSO will also have a $.50 sale, where EVERYTHING will sell for $.50!  Whatever doesn't sell will be taken to Savers Thrift Store, where we will be paid for our donations (by the pound).

SUMMER NEWS:  There will be a GenCyber Camp at Leilehua High School this summer (July 9-13, 2018).  Targeted students are those in grades 8-10, so our current 7th and 8th graders are eligible to participate!  This camp is aimed at students who may have an interest in Cyber Security, but who have zero experience.  There are slots for 30 students, but it's open to all schools in our district; if your child is interested, please register as soon as possible.  This is FREE to attend, and lunch will be provided.  Please see attached flyer for registration information. 

PTSO NEWS:

 

PTSO BOARD OPENINGS:  We have several board positions open for next school year; please see attached flyer for more information.  There are so many things our PTSO does for our school (and your students!); please consider volunteering some of your time so we can continue to do great things!

 

DONATION DRIVE (now through May 30):  Help PTSO raise money to continue to support our amazing staff and students!  Donate items you no longer want or need and we'll sell them!  Whatever doesn't sell will be donated to Savers Thrift Store, who will pay us by the pound for our donations!  No large items, furniture, car seats, mattresses, or weapons, please!  Please see this link:  https://fundrive.savers.com/e/wheelermiddleschoolptsodonationdrive  and attached flyer for more information!

Have a wonderful summer!!  

Mary

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Mary Rice

Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC) Facilitator

Wheeler Middle School

808-305-9032

EMAIL UPDATE -- WEEK OF MAY 21 -- WHEELER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Happy Monday (this is my 'second to last' email to families for this school year!).....

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS:

Are you looking for a great summer experience for your kids?  Check out Leeward Community College's Summer Camp.  Kids 12-16 years old are invited to their campus to engage in hands-on activities in a fun and inclusive environment.  Please see attached flyer for more information.

Do you have a daughter who might be interested in STEM -- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math?  Check out the exciting opportunity being offered to girls who will be in 7th or 8th grade this next school year.  There will be an Excite Camp held from June 12 - 15.  Please see attached flyer for information on how to register for this FREE camp!

I've also included a couple of flyers with information about Schofield Barracks Youth Center Summer Camps.  There is also a FREE shuttle service for the teen center throughout the summer (see flyer).

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Take advantage of our online meal payment program!  You can check your child's school meal account balance online, as well as make payments with a credit or debit card.  Please see attached letter, which details the program and provides information on how you can create an online account!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23:  This will be an ODD day; students go to their odd-numbered class periods, plus Homeroom and Advisory.

FRIDAY, MAY 25:  7th grade Clean Card Activity Day -- Polynesian Cultural Center! 

MONDAY, MAY 28:  No school -- Memorial Day

TUESDAY, MAY 29: 8th-grade banquet (during the school day).  PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTER FROM THE 8th GRADE TEACHERS ABOUT BANQUET AND GRADUATION!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  6th grade Clean Card Activity Day -- iTrampoline!  

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  8th-grade graduation at 5:00 pm in the field behind our school.

THURSDAY, MAY 31:  Activity Day and last day of school for students!  Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm.  

STUDENT DUES/END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES:  Please make sure your child's student dues have been paid; students whose dues have not been paid may not be eligible to participate in some year-end activities (e.g., 8th-grade banquet and graduation).  You may check with the office (305-9000) if you're not sure if dues were paid (these are usually paid at the time of registration -- $15 for the year; dues are pro-rated if a student came to Wheeler later in the school year).

YEARBOOKS:  Yearbooks are still available: $35 (cash only, please).  Students can purchase a yearbook from Ms. Lee in Room D-6, during recess.  

PTSO NEWS:

PTSO BOARD OPENINGS:  We have several board positions open for next school year; please see attached flyer for more information.  There are so many things our PTSO does for our school (and your students!); please consider volunteering some of your time so we can continue to do great things!

DONATION DRIVE (now through May 31):  Help PTSO raise money to continue to support our amazing staff and students!  Donate items you no longer want or need and we'll sell them!  Whatever doesn't sell will be donated to Savers Thrift Store, who will pay us by the pound for our donations!  No large items, furniture, car seats, mattresses, or weapons, please!  Please see this link:  https://fundrive.savers.com/e/wheelermiddleschoolptsodonationdrive  and attached flyer for more information!

Totally unrelated to school, but thought I'd share this information I received:  The American Red Cross has a Dental Assistant Program that is open to all Active Duty Military Spouses (over the age of 18).  Training takes place at Schofield Barracks and begins in October 2018.  Applications are accepted in June and July.  Please see this link for more information and to apply:  http://www.redcross.org/news/article/local/hawaii/DENTAC-Hawaii-Volunteer-Dental-Assistant-Program.  

Side note:  my daughter completed this program about ten years ago and it was free then (assuming it is still free; you only pay for the book)--it was a great way to start a career in the dental field!

Have a great week!  After today:  seven more days left!  

Mary

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Mary Rice

Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC) Facilitator

Wheeler Middle School

808-305-9032

EMAIL UPDATE -- WEEK OF MAY 14 -- WHEELER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Are you looking for a great summer experience for your kids?  Check out Leeward Community College's Summer Camp.  Kids 12-16 years old are invited to their campus to engage in hands-on activities in a fun and inclusive environment.  Please see attached flyer for more information.

Take advantage of our NEW meal payment program!  You can now check your child's school meal account balance online, as well as make payments with a credit or debit card.  Please see attached letter, which details the program and provides information on how you can create an online account!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16:  This is an EVEN day; students go to their even-numbered periods, plus Homeroom and Advisory.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16:  Throwback Spirit Day!  Students can earn spirit points for their homeroom by wearing clothes from previous spirit days.

STUDENT DUES/END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES:  Please make sure your child's student dues have been paid; students whose dues have not been paid may not be eligible to participate in some year-end activities (e.g., 8th-grade banquet and graduation).  You may check with the office (305-9000) if you're not sure if dues were paid (these are usually paid at the time of registration -- $15 for the year; dues are pro-rated if a student came to Wheeler later in the school year).

YEARBOOKS:  Yearbooks are still available: $35 (cash only, please).  We have a limited amount of extras, so if you'd like to ensure your child gets one, don't delay!  Please stop by the main office or send in money with your student (students can see Ms Lee in Room D-6 during recess).

To parents/guardians of upcoming 7th graders:  Beginning last year, all 7th graders were required to complete a physical exam, according to state law.  The first day of instruction for school year 2018-19 for Wheeler Middle School will be August 6, 2018.  Please plan ahead and schedule school physical appointments early to ensure your child's physical exam is complete before the new school year begins.   Please see attachment for more information.  You may also visit www.hawaiipublicschools.org and search for 'Physical Exam.'

PTSO NEWS:

PTSO BOARD OPENINGS:  We will have several board positions open for next school year; please see attached flyer for more information.  There are so many things our PTSO does for our school (and your students!); please consider volunteering some of your time so we can continue to do great things!

DONATION DRIVE (now through May 31):  Help PTSO raise money to continue to support our amazing staff and students!  Donate items you no longer want or need and we'll sell them!  Whatever doesn't sell will be donated to Savers Thrift Store, who will pay us by the pound for our donations!  No large items, furniture, car seats, mattresses, or weapons, please!  Please see this link:  https://fundrive.savers.com/e/wheelermiddleschoolptsodonationdrive  and attached flyer for more information!

BOX TOPS DRAWING:  We are still collecting Box Tops!  Tape or glue them (no staples, please) to an entry form for an opportunity to win a $25 gift card to iTunes, Game Stop, Amazon, or the Exchange!  We will have our last drawing on May 25!  Entry forms are available in the office (and the bucket is on the counter for you to drop off entry forms)!  Please make sure your Box Tops are not expired!

LOOKING AHEAD:

FRIDAY, MAY 25:  7th grade Clean Card Activity Day -- Polynesian Cultural Center!  7th-grade parents:  please be sure to return the permission slip by tomorrow!

MONDAY, MAY 28:  No school -- Memorial Day

TUESDAY, MAY 29: 8th-grade banquet (during the school day)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  6th grade Clean Card Activity Day -- iTrampoline!  6th-grade parents:  please be sure to return your signed permission slip (along with $10 payment) no later than Wednesday, May 16.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  8th-grade graduation

THURSDAY, MAY 31:  Activity Day and last day of school for students!  Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm.  

Do you have a daughter who might be interested in STEM -- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math?  Check out the exciting opportunity being offered to girls who will be in 7th or 8th grade this next school year.  There will be an Excite Camp held from June 12 - 15.  Please see attached flyer for information on how to register for this FREE camp!

I've also included a flyer with information about Schofield Barracks Youth Center Summer Camps.

Have a great week!

Mary

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Mary Rice

Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC) Facilitator

Wheeler Middle School

808-305-9032

EMAIL UPDATE -- WEEK OF MAY 7 --WHEELER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Happy Teachers and Staff Appreciation Week!  Our PTSO has been hard at work planning activities for our amazing teachers and staff!  A huge THANK YOU to our WMS staff for everything you do for our students!

MONDAY, MAY 7:  Take advantage of our NEW meal payment program!  You can now check your child's school meal account balance online, as well as make payments with a credit or debit card.  Please see attached letter, which details the program and provides information on how you can create an online account!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9:  This is an ODD day; students go to their odd-numbered periods, plus Homeroom and Advisory

THURSDAY, MAY 10 & FRIDAY, MAY 11:  Mother's Day Pop-Up Shop will be available to students in Room B-1, during lunch.  Student Council will be selling items for students to purchase for Mother's Day (shhhhh......don't tell mom ;) )

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16:  Throwback Spirit Day!  Students can earn spirit points for their homeroom by wearing clothes from previous spirit days.

STUDENT DUES/END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES:  Please make sure your child's student dues have been paid; students whose dues have not been paid may not be eligible to participate in some year-end activities (e.g., 8th-grade banquet and graduation).  You may check with the office (305-9000) if you're not sure if dues were paid (these are usually paid at the time of registration -- $15 for the year; dues are pro-rated if a student came to Wheeler later in the school year).

YEARBOOKS:  Yearbooks are still available: $35 (cash only, please).  We have a limited amount of extras, so if you'd like to ensure your child gets one, don't delay!  Please stop by the main office or send in money with your student (students can see Ms Lee in Room D-6).

To parents/guardians of upcoming 7th graders:  Beginning last year, all 7th graders were required to complete a physical exam, according to state law.  The first day of instruction for school year 2018-19 for Wheeler Middle School will be August 6, 2018.  Please plan ahead and schedule school physical appointments early to ensure your child's physical exam is complete before the new school year begins.   Please see attachment for more information.  You may also visit www.hawaiipublicschools.org and search for 'Physical Exam.'

PTSO NEWS:

PTSO BOARD OPENINGS:  We will have several board positions open for next school year; please see attached flyer for more information.  There are so many things our PTSO does for our school (and your students!); please consider volunteering some of your time so we can continue to do great things!

DONATION DRIVE (now through May 31):  Help PTSO raise money to support our amazing staff and students!  Donate items you no longer want or need and we'll sell them!  Whatever doesn't sell will be donated to Savers Thrift Store, who will pay us by the pound for our donations!  No large items, furniture, car seats, mattresses, or weapons, please!  Please see this link:  https://fundrive.savers.com/e/wheelermiddleschoolptsodonationdrive  and attached flyer for more information!

BOX TOPS DRAWING:  We are still collecting Box Tops!  Tape or glue them (no staples, please) to an entry form for an opportunity to win a $25 gift card to iTunes, Game Stop, Amazon, or the Exchange!  We will have our last drawing on May 25!  Entry forms are available in the office (and the bucket is on the counter for you to drop off entry forms)!

LOOKING AHEAD:

FRIDAY, MAY 25:  7th grade Clean Card Activity Day -- Polynesian Cultural Center!  7th-grade parents:  please be on the lookout for an information sheet and permission slip (going home tomorrow) that you'll need to sign and return to school no later than Tuesday, May 15.

MONDAY, MAY 28:  No school -- Memorial Day

TUESDAY, MAY 29: 8th-grade banquet (during the school day)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  6th grade Clean Card Activity Day -- iTrampoline!  6th-grade parents:  please be sure to return your signed permission slip (along with $10 payment) no later than Wednesday, May 16.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30:  8th-grade graduation

THURSDAY, MAY 31:  Activity Day and last day of school for students!  Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm.  

Have a magical week!

Mary

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Mary Rice

Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC) Facilitator

Wheeler Middle School

808-305-9032