Monday, February 1, 2016

A Day

We love having students attend our basketball games and cheering on the Wahawks. A few reminders as you attend the games:

1) Students may not enter the gym until a supervising GWMS staff member is present. Coaches are not able to supervise students while they waiting for games to start, so please wait outside the gym.

2) When cheering, please be positive. No negative cheers/chants such as "airball" will be allowed, as it does not demonstrate GWMS values.

3) Please keep in mind, GWMS and visiting team parents are there to watch their child play. Please watch the game.  Please refrain from horseplay, using phones, taking pictures/selfies and other distracting behaviors in the bleachers. 

4) Please do not shoot around in timeouts or between quarters/halves or games. The basketball officials have asked this to not to happen. 

5) Space in bleachers is limited, please keep your belonging on your laps or near your feet. This will give us more seating room.

LEAP activities today: Y-Club, Creative Arts, Homework Help, Fitness Club

Friday, January 29, 2016

B Day

Friday, January 29, 2016
-1-Hour Late Arrival
-GWMS Mock Presidential Convention (8:45-11:20)

Happy Birthday!!
1/29/16
Johnny Webb
1/30/16
Ben Brimmer
Lauren Downs
Christopher Hauser
1/31/16
Trevor Payne

-7th Grade Boys Basketball Wash White vs Jeff @ Jeff (4:00)
-8th Grade Boys Basketball Wash White vs Jeff @ Wash (4:00)

We love having students attend our basketball games and cheering on the Wahawks. A few reminders as you attend the games:

1) Students may not enter the gym until a supervising GWMS staff member is present. Coaches are not able to supervise students while they waiting for games to start, so please wait outside the gym.

2) When cheering, please be positive. No negative cheers/chants such as "airball" will be allowed, as it does not demonstrate GWMS values.

3) Please keep in mind, GWMS and visiting team parents are there to watch their child play. Please watch the game.  Please refrain from horseplay, using phones, taking pictures/selfies and other distracting behaviors in the bleachers. 

4) Please do not shoot around in timeouts or between quarters/halves or games. The basketball officials have asked this to not to happen. 

5) Space in bleachers is limited, please keep your belonging on your laps or near your feet. This will give us more seating room. 

Thursday, January 28, 2016

A day

Garth Callaghan is coming to GWMS!!!
We are super excited that Garth Callaghan, author of Napkin Notes, is coming to GWMS on Thursday, February 18^th! Garth Callaghan has been diagnosed with cancer four times in the past three years. Facing with his own mortality, Garth found his purpose: connect with his daughter Emma every day, even in small ways. When Garth’s daughter was in kindergarten, he started writing a brief note on the napkin he tucked in her lunch bag each day. Once diagnosed with cancer, Garth learned these notes play a much more significant role in his relationship with Emma than he ever imagined.  Garth’s motto is quite simple: Pack – Write – Connect.  Get inspired by Garth’s story and the power of human connection. If you want to order a copy of Napkin Notes to read before Garth's visit, stop by the LRC during Homebase or after school to pick up an order form. Completed forms and money should also be turned in to the LRC during Homebase or after school.  Order forms are also available on the Washington website.

Students, as you well know, the Mock Convention is fast approaching!  To help support the convention and celebrate being citizens of this great nation, we are asking students and staff to dress in red, white, and blue on that day.  You heard right, on Friday, Jan. 29, please dress in your favorite patriotic attire.  See you on the 29th in your patriotic gear!

Happy Birthday!!
Samantha Barklow
Caylin Parker

Thursday, January 28, 2016
-7th Grade Boys Wash Blue vs. Jeff @ Jeff (4:00)
-8th Grade Boys Wash Blue vs. Jeff @ Wash (4:00)

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

B Day

Garth Callaghan is coming to GWMS!!!
We are super excited that Garth Callaghan, author of Napkin Notes, is coming to GWMS on Thursday, February 18^th! Garth Callaghan has been diagnosed with cancer four times in the past three years. Facing with his own mortality, Garth found his purpose: connect with his daughter Emma every day, even in small ways. When Garth’s daughter was in kindergarten, he started writing a brief note on the napkin he tucked in her lunch bag each day. Once diagnosed with cancer, Garth learned these notes play a much more significant role in his relationship with Emma than he ever imagined.  Garth’s motto is quite simple: Pack – Write – Connect.  Get inspired by Garth’s story and the power of human connection. If you want to order a copy of Napkin Notes to read before Garth's visit, stop by the LRC during Homebase or after school to pick up an order form. Completed forms and money should also be turned in to the LRC during Homebase or after school.  Order forms are also available on the Washington website.

Students, as you well know, the Mock Convention is fast approaching!  To help support the convention and celebrate being citizens of this great nation, we are asking students and staff to dress in red, white, and blue on that day.  You heard right, on Friday, Jan. 29, please dress in your favorite patriotic attire.  See you on the 29th in your patriotic gear!

Happy Birthday!!
Jasper Jensen
Olivia Reinert

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

-7th & 8th Grade Dance Team Pictures

-7th Grade Boys Wash Blue vs. Drexler @ Wash (4:00)

-8th Grade Boys Wash Blue vs. Drexler @ Drexler (4:00)

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

A Day

Garth Callaghan is coming to GWMS!!!
We are super excited that Garth Callaghan, author of Napkin Notes, is coming to GWMS on Thursday, February 18^th! Garth Callaghan has been diagnosed with cancer four times in the past three years. Facing with his own mortality, Garth found his purpose: connect with his daughter Emma every day, even in small ways. When Garth’s daughter was in kindergarten, he started writing a brief note on the napkin he tucked in her lunch bag each day. Once diagnosed with cancer, Garth learned these notes play a much more significant role in his relationship with Emma than he ever imagined.  Garth’s motto is quite simple: Pack – Write – Connect.  Get inspired by Garth’s story and the power of human connection. If you want to order a copy of Napkin Notes to read before Garth's visit, stop by the LRC during Homebase or after school to pick up an order form. Completed forms and money should also be turned in to the LRC during Homebase or after school.  Order forms are also available on the Washington website.

Students, as you well know, the Mock Convention is fast approaching!  To help support the convention and celebrate being citizens of this great nation, we are asking students and staff to dress in red, white, and blue on that day.  You heard right, on Friday, Jan. 29, please dress in your favorite patriotic attire.  See you on the 29th in your patriotic gear!

Dubuque Pony League is now offering baseball for children age 4-18. Please come to the attendance/activites office to pick up a flyer for more details. 

Happy Birthday!!
Madline Shikiko

Monday, January 25, 2016

Garth Callaghan is coming to GWMS!!!
We are super excited that Garth Callaghan, author of Napkin Notes, is coming to GWMS on Thursday, February 18^th! Garth Callaghan has been diagnosed with cancer four times in the past three years. Facing with his own mortality, Garth found his purpose: connect with his daughter Emma every day, even in small ways. When Garth’s daughter was in kindergarten, he started writing a brief note on the napkin he tucked in her lunch bag each day. Once diagnosed with cancer, Garth learned these notes play a much more significant role in his relationship with Emma than he ever imagined.  Garth’s motto is quite simple: Pack – Write – Connect.  Get inspired by Garth’s story and the power of human connection. If you want to order a copy of Napkin Notes to read before Garth's visit, stop by the LRC during Homebase or after school to pick up an order form. Completed forms and money should also be turned in to the LRC during Homebase or after school.  Order forms are also available on the Washington website.

Students, as you well know, the Mock Convention is fast approaching!  To help support the convention and celebrate being citizens of this great nation, we are asking students and staff to dress in red, white, and blue on that day.  You heard right, on Friday, Jan. 29, please dress in your favorite patriotic attire.  See you on the 29th in your patriotic gear!

Dubuque Pony League is now offering baseball for children age 4-18. Please come to the attendance/activites office to pick up a flyer for more details. 

Happy Birthday!!
William Flynn

Friday, January 22, 2016

A Day

Garth Callaghan is coming to GWMS!!!
We are super excited that Garth Callaghan, author of Napkin Notes, is coming to GWMS on Thursday, February 18^th! Garth Callaghan has been diagnosed with cancer four times in the past three years. Facing with his own mortality, Garth found his purpose: connect with his daughter Emma every day, even in small ways. When Garth’s daughter was in kindergarten, he started writing a brief note on the napkin he tucked in her lunch bag each day. Once diagnosed with cancer, Garth learned these notes play a much more significant role in his relationship with Emma than he ever imagined.  Garth’s motto is quite simple: Pack – Write – Connect.  Get inspired by Garth’s story and the power of human connection. If you want to order a copy of Napkin Notes to read before Garth's visit, stop by the LRC during Homebase or after school to pick up an order form. Completed forms and money should also be turned in to the LRC during Homebase or after school.  Order forms are also available on the Washington website.

Students, as you well know, the Mock Convention is fast approaching!  To help support the convention and celebrate being citizens of this great nation, we are asking students and staff to dress in red, white, and blue on that day.  You heard right, on Friday, Jan. 29, please dress in your favorite patriotic attire.  See you on the 29th in your patriotic gear!

Dubuque Pony League is now offering baseball for children age 4-18. Please come to the attendance/activites office to pick up a flyer for more details. 

Happy Birthday!!
1/22/16
Lazzaria Barnes
Patience Smith
1/23/16
Aaron Clements
1/24/16
Brenna Ahlers
Tyler Dahlstrom
Nicholas Obbink


School Dance
Friday 1/22/16
7-9

Thursday, January 21, 2016

B Day

Garth Callaghan is coming to GWMS!!!
We are super excited that Garth Callaghan, author of Napkin Notes, is coming to GWMS on Thursday, February 18^th! Garth Callaghan has been diagnosed with cancer four times in the past three years. Facing with his own mortality, Garth found his purpose: connect with his daughter Emma every day, even in small ways. When Garth’s daughter was in kindergarten, he started writing a brief note on the napkin he tucked in her lunch bag each day. Once diagnosed with cancer, Garth learned these notes play a much more significant role in his relationship with Emma than he ever imagined.  Garth’s motto is quite simple: Pack – Write – Connect.  Get inspired by Garth’s story and the power of human connection. If you want to order a copy of Napkin Notes to read before Garth's visit, stop by the LRC during Homebase or after school to pick up an order form. Completed forms and money should also be turned in to the LRC during Homebase or after school.  Order forms are also available on the Washington website.

Students, as you well know, the Mock Convention is fast approaching!  To help support the convention and celebrate being citizens of this great nation, we are asking students and staff to dress in red, white, and blue on that day.  You heard right, on Friday, Jan. 29, please dress in your favorite patriotic attire.  See you on the 29th in your patriotic gear!

Dubuque Pony League is now offering baseball for children age 4-18. Please come to the attendance/activites office to pick up a flyer for more details. 


Happy Birthday!!
Emery Velstra

School Dance
Friday 1/22/16
7-9

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Garth Callaghan is coming to GWMS!!!
We are super excited that Garth Callaghan, author of Napkin Notes, is coming to GWMS on Thursday, February 18^th! Garth Callaghan has been diagnosed with cancer four times in the past three years. Facing with his own mortality, Garth found his purpose: connect with his daughter Emma every day, even in small ways. When Garth’s daughter was in kindergarten, he started writing a brief note on the napkin he tucked in her lunch bag each day. Once diagnosed with cancer, Garth learned these notes play a much more significant role in his relationship with Emma than he ever imagined.  Garth’s motto is quite simple: Pack – Write – Connect.  Get inspired by Garth’s story and the power of human connection. If you want to order a copy of Napkin Notes to read before Garth's visit, stop by the LRC during Homebase or after school to pick up an order form. Completed forms and money should also be turned in to the LRC during Homebase or after school.  Order forms are also available on the Washington website.

Students, as you well know, the Mock Convention is fast approaching!  To help support the convention and celebrate being citizens of this great nation, we are asking students and staff to dress in red, white, and blue on that day.  You heard right, on Friday, Jan. 29, please dress in your favorite patriotic attire.  See you on the 29th in your patriotic gear!

Happy Birthday!!
Juliana Mish

School Dance
Friday 1/22/16
7-9

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

"B" Day

Garth Callaghan is coming to GWMS!!!
We are super excited that Garth Callaghan, author of Napkin Notes, is coming to GWMS on Thursday, February 18^th! Garth Callaghan has been diagnosed with cancer four times in the past three years. Facing with his own mortality, Garth found his purpose: connect with his daughter Emma every day, even in small ways. When Garth’s daughter was in kindergarten, he started writing a brief note on the napkin he tucked in her lunch bag each day. Once diagnosed with cancer, Garth learned these notes play a much more significant role in his relationship with Emma than he ever imagined.  Garth’s motto is quite simple: Pack – Write – Connect.  Get inspired by Garth’s story and the power of human connection. If you want to order a copy of Napkin Notes to read before Garth's visit, stop by the LRC during Homebase or after school to pick up an order form. Completed forms and money should also be turned in to the LRC during Homebase or after school.  Order forms are also available on the Washington website.

Happy Birthday!
Brionna Dukes
Zander Winders

School Dance
Friday 1/22/16
7-9

Reminders for Students Attending Events at Senior High School

1. NO BACKPACKS or bags. Those will be taken and stored, but just best to not bring them at all.

2. Students are expected to follow school expectations for behavior:

a. No running or loitering in halls

b. Appropriate cheers for our team, not against the other teams

c. No foul/abusive language

3. If students are not complying with our requests by event staff/administration they may be asked to leave and not return. They may also be banned from attending future events.

Friday, January 15, 2016

VPA CREW: Any students interested in working on a VPA crew for this year's production of "The Music Man" should plan to attend an informational meeting TODAY, Friday, January 15th from 2:30-3:15pm in the auditorium!  We have lots of crew positions to fill from spotlight operators to painters to set builders to hair and make-up artists.  There is something for everyone! If you can't make it to the meeting, no worries!  Just pick up the crew form the next week from the VPA informational board located across from the auditorium!  If you have any questions, contact Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher.

Happy Birthday!!
1/15/16
Abigail Coats
Isabella Garcia
Mikayln Jasper
1/16/16
Carter Davis
Deborah Dremmel
Gavin Guns
1/17/16
Brittani Bowen
Hailey Redmond
Avery Tabraham
Pete Weaver

Congratulations to Maura Wright! She has advanced to the Regional Round at the Spelling Bee. Maura will be competing on Saturday, March 5 at Clarke University. Good luck Maura!

December and January Hy-Vee Students of the Month

A huge shout out to our December and January Students of the Month! These fine Wahawks will be traveling to Hy-Vee on Locust Street, our business partner, to have lunch and a store tour. Students were selected based upon their demonstration of the Washington Middle School Values! These students go above and beyond to be great Wahawks! Please congratulate the following:

6-1: Maggie Schreiber & Evalie Woodruff

6-2: Sienna Isaacson & Colyn Weber

7-1: Max Werke & John Pope

7-2: Clair Faulhaber & Sydney Belken

8-1: Avery Fair & Liam Sass

8-2: Josie Stackis & Payton Quagliano

Congratulations on a job well done!!!

Thursday, January 14, 2016

VPA CREW: Any students interested in working on a VPA crew for this year's production of "The Music Man" should plan to attend an informational meeting on Friday, January 15th from 2:30-3:15pm in the auditorium!  We have lots of crew positions to fill from spotlight operators to painters to set builders to hair and make-up artists.  There is something for everyone! If you can't make it to the meeting, no worries!  Just pick up the crew form the next week from the VPA informational board located across from the auditorium!  If you have any questions, contact Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher.

Happy Birthday!
Elizabeth Capacchione
Christina Dahlman
Elijah Halfhill
Taylor Starkey
Cole Wolbers

Congratulations to Maura Wright! She has advanced to the Regional Round at the Spelling Bee. Maura will be competing on Saturday, March 5 at Clarke University. Good luck Maura!

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

VPA CREW: Any students interested in working on a VPA crew for this year's production of "The Music Man" should plan to attend an informational meeting on Friday, January 15th from 2:30-3:15pm in the auditorium!  We have lots of crew positions to fill from spotlight operators to painters to set builders to hair and make-up artists.  There is something for everyone! If you can't make it to the meeting, no worries!  Just pick up the crew form the next week from the VPA informational board located across from the auditorium!  If you have any questions, contact Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher.

Happy Birthday!!
Morgan Hesselbacher
Jackson Mulgrew
Denis Piontkovskiy
Brady Schiesl
EnChia Wu

Congratulations to Maura Wright! She has advanced to the Regional Round at the Spelling Bee. Maura will be competing on Saturday, March 5 at Clarke University. Good luck Maura!

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

VPA CREW: Any students interested in working on a VPA crew for this year's production of "The Music Man" should plan to attend an informational meeting on Friday, January 15th from 2:30-3:15pm in the auditorium!  We have lots of crew positions to fill from spotlight operators to painters to set builders to hair and make-up artists.  There is something for everyone! If you can't make it to the meeting, no worries!  Just pick up the crew form the next week from the VPA informational board located across from the auditorium!  If you have any questions, contact Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher.

Happy Birthday!!
Cody Richardson
Leah Sullivan

Monday, January 11, 2016

Tonight, Monday, January 11th is our first Wendy's Night of the New Year!  Join us at Wendy's on JFK between the hours of 5 and 7pm for a delicious meal!  Anything purchased during that time in store or through the drive up window helps support Washington's VPA program as we receive a portion of all sales!  Please come out and eat!

WTV Yearbook Photo: All students in WTV, whether you are an anchor or on crew, we will be taking a yearbook photo on Thursday, January 21 at the start of homebase in the auditorium. Please report to homebase, let your homebase teacher know you are in WTV, and then promptly get to the auditorium.

VPA CREW: Any students interested in working on a VPA crew for this year's production of "The Music Man" should plan to attend an informational meeting on Friday, January 15th from 2:30-3:15pm in the auditorium!  We have lots of crew positions to fill from spotlight operators to painters to set builders to hair and make-up artists.  There is something for everyone! If you can't make it to the meeting, no worries!  Just pick up the crew form the next week from the VPA informational board located across from the auditorium!  If you have any questions, contact Mr. Slade or Mrs. Schumacher.

Happy Birthday!!

Alexia Appelman
Tiffany Birch
Sania Broady

A few reminders for students when attending Dubuque Senior HS events:

1.       NO BACKPACKS or bags.  Those will be taken and stored, but just best to not bring them at all.

2.      Students are expected to follow school expectations for behavior:

a.       No running or loitering in halls

b.      Appropriate cheers for our team, not against the other teams

c.       No foul/abusive language

3.      If students are not complying with our requests by event staff/administration they may be asked to leave and not return.  They may also be banned from attending future events.

University of Dubuque Baseball Winter Skills Camp
6th and 7th Graders
January 31 and February 7
1:00 to 4:00
Please pick up the registration forms in the Attendance Office

Friday, January 8, 2016

Just a reminder!  If you did not get your Renaissance business card for Trimester 1 and/or Renaissance Tshirt (one per year), please stop by the Attendance/Activities Office and see Mrs. Kunnert!  You must have your 2015-16 picture ID and have earned all As, Bs, or Cs to have earned Renaissance!  Thanks!


Congrats to the following orchestra students who were selected to perform in the 2016 NEISTA Honor Orchestra: Abigail Klapatauskas, Violin; Anna Mae Wu, Violin; Annie Diller, Viola; Cora Mills, Viola; Izzy Duccini, Violin; Josh Raush, Cello, Kristen Noel, Violin; Mariah McKenna, Viola; Natalie Kaiser, Violin; and Olivia Young Violin. They will travel to Cedar Rapids tomorrow to practice and perform with students from across Northeast Iowa. Congrats!

Monday, January 11th is our first Wendy's Night of the New Year!  Join us at Wendy's on JFK between the hours of 5 and 7pm for a delicious meal!  Anything purchased during that time in store or through the drive up window helps support Washington's VPA program as we receive a portion of all sales!  Please come out and eat!

WTV Yearbook Photo: All students in WTV, whether you are an anchor or on crew, we will be taking a yearbook photo on Tuesday, January 12 at the start of homebase in the auditorium. Please report to homebase, let your homebase teacher know you are in WTV, and then promptly get to the auditorium.

Happy Birthday
Friday 1/8/16
Madelynn Cupples
Cole Hawkins
Saturday 1/9/16
Antani Reynolds
Sunday 1/10/16
Keegan Burrows
Justin Jally
Jackson Kates
Ben Rau

A few reminders for students when attending Dubuque Senior HS events:

1.       NO BACKPACKS or bags.  Those will be taken and stored, but just best to not bring them at all.

2.      Students are expected to follow school expectations for behavior:

a.       No running or loitering in halls

b.      Appropriate cheers for our team, not against the other teams

c.       No foul/abusive language

3.      If students are not complying with our requests by event staff/administration they may be asked to leave and not return.  They may also be banned from attending future events.

University of Dubuque Baseball Winter Skills Camp
6th and 7th Graders
January 31 and February 7
1:00 to 4:00
Please pick up the registration forms in the Attendance Office

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Monday, January 11th is our first Wendy's Night of the New Year!  Join us at Wendy's on JFK between the hours of 5 and 7pm for a delicious meal!  Anything purchased during that time in store or through the drive up window helps support Washington's VPA program as we receive a portion of all sales!  Please come out and eat!

A few reminders for students when attending Dubuque Senior HS events:

1.       NO BACKPACKS or bags.  Those will be taken and stored, but just best to not bring them at all.

2.      Students are expected to follow school expectations for behavior:

a.       No running or loitering in halls

b.      Appropriate cheers for our team, not against the other teams

c.       No foul/abusive language

3.      If students are not complying with our requests by event staff/administration they may be asked to leave and not return.  They may also be banned from attending future events.


WTV Yearbook Photo: All students in WTV, whether you are an anchor or on crew, we will be taking a yearbook photo on Tuesday, January 12 at the start of homebase in the auditorium. Please report to homebase, let your homebase teacher know you are in WTV, and then promptly get to the auditorium

University of Dubuque Baseball Winter Skills Camp
6th and 7th Graders
January 31 and February 7
1:00 to 4:00
Please pick up the registration forms in the Attendance Office

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Just a reminder!  If you did not get your Renaissance business card for Trimester 1 and/or Renaissance Tshirt (one per year), please stop by the Attendance/Activities Office and see Mrs. Kunnert!  You must have your 2015-16 picture ID and have earned all As, Bs, or Cs to have earned Renaissance!  Thanks!


Congrats to the following orchestra students who were selected to perform in the 2016 NEISTA Honor Orchestra: Abigail Klapatauskas, Violin; Anna Mae Wu, Violin; Annie Diller, Viola; Cora Mills, Viola; Izzy Duccini, Violin; Josh Raush, Cello, Kristen Noel, Violin; Mariah McKenna, Viola; Natalie Kaiser, Violin; and Olivia Young Violin. They will travel to Cedar Rapids this Saturday to practice and perform with students from across Northeast Iowa. Congrats!

Monday, January 11th is our first Wendy's Night of the New Year!  Join us at Wendy's on JFK between the hours of 5 and 7pm for a delicious meal!  Anything purchased during that time in store or through the drive up window helps support Washington's VPA program as we receive a portion of all sales!  Please come out and eat!

A few reminders for students when attending Dubuque Senior HS events:

1.       NO BACKPACKS or bags.  Those will be taken and stored, but just best to not bring them at all.

2.      Students are expected to follow school expectations for behavior:

a.       No running or loitering in halls

b.      Appropriate cheers for our team, not against the other teams

c.       No foul/abusive language

3.      If students are not complying with our requests by event staff/administration they may be asked to leave and not return.  They may also be banned from attending future events.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Monday, January 11th is our first Wendy's Night of the New Year!  Join us at Wendy's on JFK between the hours of 5 and 7pm for a delicious meal!  Anything purchased during that time in store or through the drive up window helps support Washington's VPA program as we receive a portion of all sales!  Please come out and eat!

Boys Basketball informational meeting is tonight after school..

Monday, January 4, 2016

Just a reminder!  If you did not get your Renaissance business card for Trimester 1 and/or Renaissance Tshirt (one per year), please stop by the Attendance/Activities Office and see Mrs. Kunnert!  You must have your 2015-16 picture ID and have earned all As, Bs, or Cs to have earned Renaissance!  Thanks! 

Happy Birthday
Caroline Noonan