GWMS Daily Student Announcements - Dubuque, Iowa: September 2015

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

PICTURE RETAKE DAY!!! September 30th

LEAP Activities for today: Lego Exploration, Homework Help

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

VPA: If you did not audition yet to be in the cast of "The Music Man", you still have one more chance on TODAY, September 29th after school! If you cannot audition today, please speak with Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher ASAP to schedule an alternate time!

Attention all Band, Choir and Orchestra students! If you need to order a concert polo for this school year the deadline is Friday, NO EXCEPTIONS! Please have your form and payment turned into the office by the end of the day Friday. If you need a form see Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Slade or Mrs. Mentz.

Monday, September 28, 2015

PICTURE RETAKE DAY!!! September 30th

LEAP Activities for today: Y-Club, Creative Arts, Drumline, Homework Help

VPA: If you did not audition yet to be in the cast of "The Music Man", you still have one more chance on Tuesday, September 29th after school! If you cannot audition on that day, please speak with Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher ASAP to schedule an alternate time!

Friday, September 25, 2015

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

The Kindness Diaries: If you are still interested in purchasing a copy of The Kindness Diaries at school for $25.00 You can turn in your orders to the main office. The books are here so order yours today.

VPA: If you did not audition yet to be in the cast of "The Music Man", you still have one more chance on Tuesday, September 29th after school! If you cannot audition on that day, please speak with Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher ASAP to schedule an alternate time!

NO LEAP TODAY!!!!

Speaking of Kindness, did you do the homework assignment Leon gave you? Do you remember what your homework was? Leon challenged you, no matter how big or how small, to reach out to someone with kindness. If you did your homework and want to share the experience with Leon, stop by and see Mrs. Mozena in room 5 during Homebase or after school today.

Happy Birthday!!
9/25/2015
Rian Knapp
Kadin Perry
9/27/2015
Kaylyn Lati
Kes Whalen

PICTURE RETAKE DAY!!! September 30th

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

VPA AUDITIONS: 6th grade auditions begin on TODAY after school in the auditorium! Questions? See Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher!

LEAP activities today: Lego Exploration, Homework Help and Introduction to Golf at Bunker Hill (will return at 4pm)

The Kindness Diaries: If you are still interested in purchasing a copy of The Kindness Diaries at school for $25.00 You can turn in your orders to the main office. The books will be here by the end of this week. There is a limited quantity so get your orders in quickly.

Speaking of Kindness, did you do the homework assignment Leon gave you? Do you remember what your homework was? Leon challenged you, no matter how big or how small, to reach out to someone with kindness. If you did your homework and want to share the experience with Leon, stop by and see Mrs. Mozena in room 5 during Homebase or after school on today or Friday.

Happy Birthday!!
Morgan McDowell

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

PICTURE RETAKE DAY!!! September 30th

FIT DAY is FRIDAY!!!

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

VPA AUDITIONS: 6th grade auditions begin on Thursday, September 24 after school in the auditorium! Questions? See Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher!

LEAP activities today: Y-Club, BLING, Creative Arts, Homework Help, Drumline, and Fishing at Swiss Valley (wear old clothes and shoes)

The Kindness Diaries: If you are still interested in purchasing a copy of The Kindness Diaries at school for $25.00 You can turn in your orders to the main office. The books will be here by the end of this week. There is a limited quantity so get your orders in quickly.

Speaking of Kindness, did you do the homework assignment Leon gave you? Do you remember what your homework was? Leon challenged you, no matter how big or how small, to reach out to someone with kindness. If you did your homework and want to share the experience with Leon, stop by and see Mrs. Mozena in room 5 during Homebase or after school on Thursday or Friday.

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

Happy Birthday!!
Cole Lessei
Wyatt Sharkey

Monday, September 21, 2015

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

If you turned in an application for WTV, be checking your district email for whether you were chosen for the crew or anchors! Crew and anchor lists and schedules will be emailed by Friday of this week!

VPA AUDITIONS: 7th grade auditions begin on Tuesday, September 22 after school in the auditorium! Questions? See Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher!

LEAP! Today is Y-Club, Creative Arts, Drumline, Homework Help and Creek Stomping @ EB Lyons so if you're going to that one, wear old clothes and shoes. You will be returned to Wash at 5pm! Have fun today Leapsters!

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

Happy Birthday!!!
Paige Abitz
Hunter Isaacson
Sienna Isaacson

Friday, September 18, 2015

WTV applications for crew members and anchors are due TODAY by 2:30. Be sure to drop your completed application off to Mrs. Schumacher in the LRC. Late applications will not be accepted.

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

VPA AUDITIONS: 7th grade auditions begin on Tuesday, September 22 after school in the auditorium! Questions? See Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher!

Happy Birthday!!
9/18/2015
Aidin Bettcher
Gage Campbell
Corrine Pitzer

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015

WTV applications for crew members and anchors are due tomorrow by 2:30. Be sure to drop your completed application off to Mrs. Schumacher in the LRC. Late applications will not be accepted.

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

VPA AUDITIONS: 8th grade auditions begin on TODAY after school in the auditorium! Questions? See Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher!

The Kindness Diaries by Leon Logothetis is for sale at school for $25.00. Get your book before Leon comes on Friday!!!

Happy Birthday!!!
Paul Breson
Lucas Drazkowski
Hayley Heming
Emma Kalb
Cal McCue
Aesha Williams

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

WTV applications for crew members and anchors are due this Friday by 2:30. Be sure to drop your completed application off to Mrs. Schumacher in the LRC. Late applications will not be accepted.

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

VPA AUDITIONS: 8th grade auditions begin on Thursday, September 17 after school in the auditorium! Questions? See Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher!

Happy Birthday!!!
Madison Heiderscheit
Ashten Meyer
Kyle Ronek
Kayla Sass
Treasure Swayzer

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

WTV: If you missed the WTV informational meeting on Wednesday after school, and you are interested in being a crew member or anchor, please stop by the LRC to pick up an application from Mrs. Schumacher. Applications are due on Friday, September 18th so pick one up as soon as possible so you have enough time to complete it and get teacher recommendations.

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

VPA: If you missed the informational meeting about auditioning to be in the cast of this year's production of "The Music Man", please pick up the forms from the VPA communications board located across from the auditorium. Also, please join Mr. Slade and Mrs. Schumacher for an audition workshop on Tuesday, September 15th from 2:30-3:30pm in the auditorium for some great audition tips!

GWMS Discount Card Fundraiser Update: Between last Friday and Monday, $585 in orders were turned in. The last day turn in day for dodgeball with staff members is Wednesday, September 16th. Don't forget to sell some cards!

Upcoming visit by Leon Logothetis: Leon will be arriving at GWMS on Friday to share his message about kindness and the power of human connection. Yesterday he was in St. Louis and he is making his way to Iowa. Brace yourself for his incredible story about possibility and adventure. Why wait until Friday to find out more. You can follow him on Instagram: @llogothetis, Twitter @LeonLogothetis, or on Facebook. Or you can even buy his book right here at school for $25. Just stop by the LRC to pick up an order form; turn in your form and money to the main office, and you'll get your book delivered to you the same day. Plus, you can even get your book signed by Leon on Friday.

Don't forget to order your Spirit Wear!!!! Orders are due by 9/30/2015

Monday, September 14, 2015

WTV: If you missed the WTV informational meeting on Wednesday after school, and you are interested in being a crew member or anchor, please stop by the LRC to pick up an application from Mrs. Schumacher. Applications are due on Friday, September 18th so pick one up as soon as possible to you have enough time to complete it and get teacher recommendations.

WTV Anchor Auditions: Don't forget to attend one of the two anchor audition dates if you are interested in being a WTV anchor. Report to room 5 between 2:30-3:00 on Wednesday, Sept. 16th or Friday, Sept. 18th. See Mrs. Schumacher or Mrs. Mozena if you have any questions.

Student Council: On Friday, September 25th, there will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in running for student council. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

VPA: If you missed the informational meeting about auditioning to be in the cast of this year's production of "The Music Man", please pick up the forms from the VPA communications board located across from the auditorium. Also, please join Mr. Slade and Mrs. Schumacher for an audition workshop on Tuesday, September 15th from 2:30-3:30pm in the auditorium for some great audition tips!

WENDY'S NIGHT!!! Every second Monday of the month is Wendy's Night for the Visual and Performing Arts program! VPA gets a portion of anything purchased at the Wendy's on JFK in store or in the drive thru between the hours of 5 and 7pm! So come get a delicious meal and support our program!

Friday, September 11, 2015

Students are allowed in the building at 7:25, Monday through Thursday.

Students are allowed on Fridays to enter the building from 7:10 to 8:20 and MUST enter their appropriate grade level door and go immediately to the LRC. Supervision is provided only in the LRC on Fridays. Students who do not abide by the guidelines will no longer be allowed on GWMS property before 7:25 or 8:25 (on Fridays).

If you missed the VPA informational meeting, please pick up all the info from the VPA informational board located across from the auditorium. You are also invited to join Mr. Slade and Mrs. Schumacher for an audition workshop on Tuesday, September 15 from 2:30-3:30pm in the auditorium.

Please come out and support the Visual and Performing Arts Program at Wendy's Night this coming Monday, September 14! The VPA program receives a portion of anything purchased at the Wendy's on JFK, both in store and through the drive thru, between the hours of 5 and 7pm. So come out and eat a delicious meal while supporting your school!

If you missed the WTV informational meeting on Wednesday after school, and you are interested in being a crew member or anchor, please stop by the LRC to pick up an application from Mrs. Schumacher. Applications are due on Friday, September 18th so pick one up as soon as possible to you have enough time to complete it and get teacher recommendations.

WTV Anchor Auditions - If you want to audition to be an anchor on WTV, attend one of the two audition dates: Wednesday, September 16 or Friday, September 18 from 2:30-3:00 in Room 5.

Student Ambassadors
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you like to show others your school pride and talk to them about all the great things we do here at GWMS? Then Student Ambassadors may be for you. All students interested in being a Student Ambassador please sign up in the attendance office. We will be having an informational meeting at 7:30 on September 22 in the Auditorium. See you there!

Please check lost and found we have some items that were turned in!!!

Happy Birthday!!

9/11

Melanie Beighley

Dylan Fair

9/12

Jude Burckart

9/13

Kendre Fagan Lewis

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Students are allowed in the building at 7:25, Monday through Thursday.

Girls and Boys Club is now open Monday - Friday 3 to 8

Next week Washington Middle School has the honor of hosting Leon Logothetis, author of The Kindness Diaries and world traveler. He will be stopping here next Friday on his Giving Back Tour. Be prepared to be inspired as Leon shares his quest to change lives one adventure at a time. Hear it from Leon himself: https://youtu.be/H8DLFjQGfFM

VPA Informational Meeting is today! 2:30-3:00pm in the auditorium. If you cannot make it to the meeting, just pick up the information tomorrow from the VPA board located across from the auditorium! See Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher with questions!

Happy Birthday!!
Riley ODonnell

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Happy Birthday!!
Mitchel Besler
Colin Blakeman
Morgan McClain

Students are allowed in the building at 7:25, Monday through Thursday.

BOYS/GIRLS CLUB is opening tonight.
Monday - Friday from 3:00 to 8:00

7th/8th Cross Country Pictures on Thursday Night right after school!!!

WTV informational meeting today in the auditorium from 2:30-3:00pm!

VPA informational meeting for students interested in auditioning for the cast only on Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm in the auditorium!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Welcome Back!!

The Visual and Performing Arts Program or VPA will have an informational meeting on Thursday of this week from 2:30-3:00pm in the auditorium! This meeting is for those interested in auditioning for a role in this year's production. Those interested in crew positions will meet later in the school year!

WTV will host an informational meeting on Wednesday of this week from 2:30-3:00pm in the auditorium for those interested in joining our morning announcement crew! We have positions for script writers, crew members, and anchors!

Happy Birthday!!
9/7/2015
Morgan Anderson
Elise Henry
Riley Magner

Friday, September 4, 2015

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Do you like music? Do you like meeting new people? The orchestra, choir and band are looking for new members!! No experience necessary! We will teach you what you need to know! Stop by and see Mrs. Mentz for Orchestra, Mr. Slade for choir and Mrs. Stevens for band to get more information. It’s never too late to start making music!

We are extremely excited to welcome Leon Logothetis, author of The Kindness Diaries, to Washington on Friday, September 18th. That's right! Washington Middle School will be a stop on his Giving Back Tour. Leon is traveling across American, from Los Angeles to New York City. Along the way, he's stopping to speak about the power of kindness and human connection. Check out this recent interview with Leon from Chicago CBS2: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/06/29/authors-journey-around-the-world-spreads-message-of-kindness/

Happy Birthday!!
Lillian Hoefflin

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Today is picture day, and we will also be having our LEAP assemblies.

Do you like music? Do you like meeting new people? The orchestra, choir and band are looking for new members!! No experience necessary! We will teach you what you need to know! Stop by and see Mrs. Mentz for Orchestra, Mr. Slade for choir and Mrs. Stevens for band to get more information. It’s never too late to start making music!

Happy Birthday!!!
Katelin Wright