Wurtland Middle

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mr. Scott Bowling shares that Mr. Yancey helped him to prepare for a substitute when he was unable to make it to school. He helped to make sure the person covering Mr. Bowling's classes had everything that was needed. Thank you, Mr. Yancey!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Saule Gollihue shares that Cris always lifts everyone’s spirits by just walking through the hallways! From walking past classmates to teachers, everyone is always so happy to be greeted by Cris's smiles, waves, and, sometimes, special hugs!

CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE SALE Industrial Arts and Cats' Creations students have a few remaining Christmas trees for sale. Small trees are $20.00; medium trees are $30.00; and large trees are $40.00. You may also purchase all three remaining trees for $75.00. Thank you for your support of our students! Merry Christmas!

HOLIDAY BULLETIN BOARDS Our EdRising elves have been sprinkling magic throughout the building! Take a look at their holiday-themed bulletin boards. Great work, students!

EdRISING VISITS STORY HOUR EdRising students visited the Flatwoods Library Story Hour yesterday! Students had a great day that featured Christmas stories, a library scavenger hunt, and helping younger children make crafts. What a fun adventure!

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Before break, many students had been working hard and studying "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". Upon the completion of the reading, students were able to go see the movie. They were even treated to a trip to Mr. Gatti's! WHAT. A. GREAT. DAY.

A FEW REMAINING ITEMS... Our Cats' Creations students have a few remaining items from their sale at the Festival of Trees. Please note prices and remaining quantities. If you are interested in making a purchase, leave a comment. We will reach out to you! Thank you in advance!

EVOLUTION SELECTION MODEL LAB Students in Mrs. Dornon's science classes recently participated in an evolution selection model laboratory activity. Students used tweezers, along with various other tools, to mimic bird beaks. Different types of candies served as foods for which birds might forage. Students both enjoyed this activity and participated in an amazing learning experience! Great job, everyone!

CREATIVE WRITING TAKES ON POETRY Students in Mrs. Brumfield's Creative Writing class have exercised their creativity in the poetry genre. They studied and composed poems in five different forms including reversal, blackout, dice, acrostic, and "Where I'm From" poetry. Wow!

A GENEROUS CHRISTMAS DONATION We would like to thank our friends of the Riverview Homemakers Club who stopped by today with a very generous donation! These funds will benefit our students throughout the holiday season! Thank you, friends of Wurtland Middle School!

LEARNING SOME NEW HABIT(ats) Mrs. Rebecca Spencer recently spent the week with Mr. Bowling's Industrial Arts students. Students spent time learning about Habitat for Humanity, crafted Habitat-inspired ornaments, and were visited by the organization's CEO, David Michael. The fourth annual wall build will be here in just a few short months, and we are excited!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Ms. Jujuana Hieneman shares that, with the recent storms, the school's flagpole and flag were damaged. Mrs. Barb Tussey worked diligently to get a new flag and the parts to repair the pole purchased. She coordinated purchasing the correct parts, the repairs, and the delivery of the specialized equipment needed to complete the work. Barb persisted to make this happen before Veterans Day! When driving by Wurtland Middle School, make sure to look at how nice the new flag looks as it proudly displays the red, white, and blue. Thank you, Mrs. Barb!

WRITER OF THE WEEK Mrs. Bobbi Brumfield shares that Rachael always brings a smiling face and positive attitude to Creative Writing class. She works diligently on her assignments and has grown quite a bit as a writer. Rachael is doing things WRITE at Wurtland Middle School!

A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST Wurtland Elementary School students recently visited Wurtland Middle School's agriculture classes. Together, the students harvested lettuce and basil in bountiful supplies. The lettuce was donated to Greenup County Meals on Wheels and was used for a recent delivery of taco salads. Our Wildcats are working hard each day to make impacts in the community!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Scott Bowling shares that Greyson has been working very hard in science class. He is doing a fantastic job! We are very proud of you, Greyson!

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL THANKFULS: AMELIA WESTFALL Amelia shares that she is THANKFUL for Mrs. Carla Moore. Amelia notes that she always makes sure that the school is clean, and she always greets her with a smile each morning. Amelia adds that she knows she can go to Mrs. Carla if she ever has a problem. We are so grateful that Amelia knows she can rely on Mrs. Carla! She is a superhero in our eyes, and we are so grateful for her, too! Why are you thankful for Wurtland Middle School this year? Is there a teacher that offers you and/or your family support? Is there a secretary who always calls to check on you when you are absent? Is there an adult in the building who always makes sure that you have what you and/or your family need or offers you a kind word? OR has there been a specific event for which you are thankful that has happened at Wurtland Middle School? Share your gratitude. We invite parents, students, and community members to participate! We'd love to share gratitudes in the spirit of giving thanks this holiday season! Please take a moment and complete the linked Google Form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSckY1uFNg40v8.../viewform This week, we'll continue sharing gratitudes with each of you.

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL THANKFULS: MORGAN CARR Morgan shares that she is THANKFUL for Mrs. Miruka Williams. She notes that Mrs. Williams is always promoting crafts, and Morgan has a special interest in crafting. She adds that Mrs. Williams always treats her with kindness. We are so grateful that Morgan has Mrs. Williams in her life! We are thankful for her, too! Why are you thankful for Wurtland Middle School this year? Is there a teacher that offers you and/or your family support? Is there a secretary who always calls to check on you when you are absent? Is there an adult in the building who always makes sure that you have what you and/or your family need or offers you a kind word? OR has there been a specific event for which you are thankful that has happened at Wurtland Middle School? Share your gratitude. We invite parents, students, and community members to participate! We'd love to share gratitudes in the spirit of giving thanks this holiday season! Please take a moment and complete the linked Google Form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSckY1uFNg40v8.../viewform This week, we'll continue sharing gratitudes with each of you.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our annual Thanksgiving food drive. This is only a snapshot of the donated items, and we are so appreciative of the generosity of our students and community members. These donations will serve many families. Congratulations to Mrs. Shannon's class! With the highest number of donated items, they will be treated to a doughnut party! 🍩

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL THANKFULS: TENLEY MELVIN Tenley shares that she is THANKFUL for Ms. Katie Williams. Tenley notes that Ms. Williams "always cares about me and picks me up when I am down". Tenley adds that Ms. Williams always shows her support. We are glad that Ms. Williams is impacting Tenley's life in such a positive manner. We are thankful for her, too! Why are you thankful for Wurtland Middle School this year? Is there a teacher that offers you and/or your family support? Is there a secretary who always calls to check on you when you are absent? Is there an adult in the building who always makes sure that you have what you and/or your family need or offers you a kind word? OR has there been a specific event for which you are thankful that has happened at Wurtland Middle School? Share your gratitude. We invite parents, students, and community members to participate! We'd love to share gratitudes in the spirit of giving thanks this holiday season! Please take a moment and complete the linked Google Form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSckY1uFNg40v8.../viewform This week, we'll continue sharing gratitudes with each of you.

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL THANKFULS: ADALIN WHEELER Adalin shares that she is thankful for Mrs. Ciera Vanover. Adalin notes that Mrs. Vanover is a great teacher! She adds that Mrs. Vanover does an excellent job of explaining assignments in class. We are grateful that Adalin has a teacher like Mrs. Vanover. We are thankful for her, too! Why are you thankful for Wurtland Middle School this year? Is there a teacher that offers you and/or your family support? Is there a secretary who always calls to check on you when you are absent? Is there an adult in the building who always makes sure that you have what you and/or your family need or offers you a kind word? OR has there been a specific event for which you are thankful that has happened at Wurtland Middle School? Share your gratitude. We invite parents, students, and community members to participate! We'd love to share gratitudes in the spirit of giving thanks this holiday season! Please take a moment and complete the linked Google Form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSckY1uFNg40v8.../viewform This week, we'll continue sharing gratitudes with each of you.