Westborough Middle School campus

Wildcat Weekly Update, Week 19, Fall 2024

Dear Wildcat Families,

Welcome to Week 19! This is the last week of the Fall Semester!

On behalf of the Westborough Staff, I want to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family. We hope the holiday season brings you an abundance of joy, rejuvenation, and happiness!

 

Thank you for being an integral part of our Wildcat community, and we look forward to our continued partnership in the Spring Semester!

Keep in mind…

  • Thursday, December 19th and Friday, December 20th are minimum days
    • Dismissal is at 12:54 pm
  • Winter Break is December 23rd through January 6th for students
    • Classes resume on the 7th 

 

Important This week:

WMS Presents the Winder Showcase & Hamburger Night: Today, December 16th, is the last day to order a meal! Come out and support the Westborough Band Program before the showcase.

  • Wednesday, December, 18th- doors open at 6:30 pm in the MUR
  • Burger meal pickup is from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm (See flyer for more detail).

 

Winter Concert 2024

Hamburger Fundraiser Band

 

 

 

 

December Counseling Newsletter

The November Counseling newsletter is now available. Please [visit the link] for the latest information and resources from the Counseling Department.

 

 

 

Yearbooks 2025

It’s time to purchase your 2025 WMS Yearbook! This student-produced yearbook will feature hundreds of color photos from the 2024-25 school year. Order yours for $40 before prices increase on January 1st, 2025: [Order here].
If you have questions, email Mr. Vina at [email protected].

 

 

Serramonte’s Earning for Learning Program

Help earn funds for WMS PTSA by shopping at Serramonte stores and restaurants. We are currently 7th out of 14 schools! The contest runs through March 31, 2025.

  • All receipts from Serramonte stores (including curbside purchases) count—except Verizon.
  • Submit receipts in 3 ways:
    1. Drop off at the school office
    2. Submit online ([MarketingGuru.com/Receipts])
    3. Take them to Serramonte’s information booth for stamping

***In the October rankings, we moved up to 6th place!  Let’s keep moving up in the rankings!

 

 

Academic Center

The Academic Center offers free tutoring in a quiet environment after school on:

  • Mondays, some Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 3:25 – 4:25 PM

Note: Students must remain on campus. If they leave (e.g., to go to 7/11), they cannot return to the center.

 

 

Join WMS PTSA Today: [Click here to join the PTSA!]

 

 

2024 Donation Letter

If you can support the WMS community with a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Every bit helps!

 

 

After-School Program Options 2024-25

 

 

ASB Fundraisers

 

 

Collaboration Days Reminder:

  • Students are released at 1:50 PM every Wednesday unless otherwise noted. Plan accordingly.

 

 

Free Meal Distribution: 

  • SSFUSD continues to offer students one free breakfast and one free lunch daily. Please complete an application to help maintain funding for this program.

 

 

Upcoming Events & Important Dates:

  • 12/16 & 12/17: Academic Center open two days this week
  • 12/18/24: Winter Concert in the MUR (6:30 pm start time)
    • Hamburger meal pick up 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
  • 12/19 & 12/20: Minimum Days (12:54 pm release)
  • 12/23 to 1/3/24: Winter Break- School Holiday
  • 1/6/24: Teacher Work Day- No classes
  • 1/7/24: Classes Resume

 

Office Hours

The main office is open from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Feel free to call or email us if you have any questions.

 

Best regards,
Loraine Rossi de Campos, Ed.D.

Principal, Westborough Middle School