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Wildcat Word Issue 2-Back to School August 30, 2015
Waccamaw Middle School * 247 Wildcat Way * Pawleys Island, SC 29585 * 252-237-0106 * Fax 237-0237 * http://www.wms.gcsd.k12.sc.us/
INDEX
ARTICLE PAGE
Science Teachers
Receive Donation
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Friday’s WOW Drawing
Winners
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Summer European Trip
Planned
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Clubs and
Organizations
5-9
Anti-bullying Play at
Debordieu
10
PawPrint on Sale Now
at Discount Rates
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Spirit Shirts on Sale 12
School Accident
Insurance
13
Healthy Learners 14
Meet our Staff 15
Sports Offerings and
Fall Sports Schedules
16-25
Trey Busby
Fundraisers Held
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Letter from the Advisor
Dear WMS Community Member,
It is an honor and a privilege to work with our middle school students and staff to produce the WMS Wildcat Word,
the PawPrint, slides for the education channel, and the yearly school summary report for the WMS community.
This is my 38th year in education, and I feel that it is going to be the best year ever!
The WMS Wildcat Word was published every other week last year. This year, we are going to do our best to publish
every full week of the school year, starting with this issue. The issue will go out each Sunday so that we may
include the most up-tp-date information to parents and students as they plan for the week.
The purpose of this publication is to help keep you informed of what is going on at Waccamaw Middle School with
academics, clubs and teams, and appropriate activities that are happening in the community. We count on
teachers, coaches, club advisors, and community members to send us news and information on a regular basis so
that we can help to get the word out to all members of the WMS community. If you have more complete
information than we have, please do not hesitate to email me so that we may include it!
Back issues of the Wildcat Word are available on our website, along with our school calendar. Thank you so much
for taking time to read our publication. Please send news, comments, questions, and suggestions to
[email protected]. We enjoy serving you!
Sincerely,
Debbie Gouldin, Wildcat Publications Advisor
WMS Science Teachers Thank Mrs. Ulmer
Eaddy for Donation to WMS Science Classes
The WMS eighth grade science teachers received a very generous donation this year. Mrs. Cynthia Crisp got a phone call before classes began from Mrs. Ulmer Eaddy, a retired science teacher. She was looking for someone to give her collection of rocks and minerals to. Mrs. Kathie Rasheed and Mrs. Crisp happily agreed to take the collection. After many trips to and from Mrs. Eaddy's home, the collection was moved to WMS. These rocks and minerals will be very beneficial for lab investigations into the rock cycle and how minerals play a part in our everyday lives. Students will be able to see the rocks they study first-hand, in addition, the collection is an absolutely beautiful addition to the classroom. Thank you very much Mrs. Eaddy!
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First WOW! Stamp Drawing Held
WMS held its first WOW! Stamp drawing of the year today! Tickets were sold during first block class at a cost of five stamps per ticket. Winners were drawn for a gift card that was picked up by the winners at the end of the day.
This weeks winners were:
Gabby Paglio, top right, who received a $5 Starbucks gift card.
Will Teeples, bottom right, who received a $5 Sonic gift card.
WOW! Stamps are incentives for good behavior that are issued by teachers and staff members to students. The stamps are placed in the student's agenda and may be spent on drawing tickets and other prizes throughout the year.
Congratulations to Friday's winners! Watch for next weeks winners here! 3
Wildcats to Travel to England and
Scotland in Summer 2016Dear Parent and Students
Your student is invited to travel with Waccamaw Middle School on a trip to England and Scotland in June of 2015. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected< it is critical for our students to become culturally aware.
Students who participate will grow their social skills make connections to their studies and take part in an experience that will set them apart when applying to college and their future careers. Students can also earn high school credit on your and are encouraged to partake in our online research project.
Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis. The invitation to travel with us is for parents. There is limited space for the trip and spaces fill extremely fast, so I do hope you and your child will be able to join us at the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at WMS in Room 814. If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to look at the trip online you may go to the trip's website at http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1748476EW.
Sincerely,
Mr. Micah Freeman, Advisor4
Clubs and Organizations at WMS (Continued on page 6)
In addition to Exploratory Classes, the following clubs and organizations are available for students at Waccamaw
Middle School. Please note that some are by invitation based on academic achievement and others have tryouts:
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NAME OF CLUB OR
ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR(S) OR CONTACT(S) PURPOSE AND ADMISSION
Academic Team
Meets from 3-4:15 p.m.
Wednesdays from Fall until
late February
Mrs. Downing Hudson
Ms. Ashton Lee
Starting with try-outs in the fall, this team practices to
compete in the fast-paced Jr. Quiz Bowl, a competition
between GCSD middle schools with questions based on strong
knowledge of the overall middle school curriculum.
Beta Club*
Schedule TBA
Mrs. Taylor Hering
Promoting the ideals of academic achievement, character,
service and leadership among elementary and secondary school
students through achievement, character, leadership, and
service.
Builders Club*
Schedule TBA
Ms. Melissa Cahill
Kiwanis Club--Mrs. Martha
Insignares
Sponsored by Kiwanis Club, this middle school level leads to Key
Club at WHS and emphasizes service leadership for middle
school students.
National Jr. Honor Society Mrs. Cindy Crisp
Mrs. Linda Whetstone
National Junior Honor Society inductees must have an A or B
average, no disciplinary referrals and positive character
recommendations from their teachers. Students are inducted in
the spring and participate throughout the following year.
Clubs and Organizations at WMS (Continued from page 5)
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NAME OF CLUB OR
ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR(S) OR
CONTACT(S)
PURPOSE AND ADMISSION
PAWS
Meets at lunch each
Friday in Room 511 (Inside
the Media Center)
Mrs. Debbie Gouldin
PawPrint/Wildcat Word Student Supporters (PAWS) assists with photography and
story coverage of events at games for publication in the Wildcat Word (on-line
newsletter) and the PawPrint (yearbook)
ProTeam
Meets 5th Block
Mrs. Summer Altman
ProTeam provides year long, student driven, hands-on activities that create
opportunities for students to grow as learners. The course focuses on the following
areas: self-discovery, cooperation in group work, service learning, goal setting, career
exploration, family involvement, and simulated teaching experiences.
Robotics
Meets after school
Thursdays
Mr. Micah Freeman
Mr. Ben Tester
The WMS Robotics Team exposes students to positive and fun engineering activities.
The club promotes Science and Math through activities designed to engage them in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.
Students in the Word
Meets off campus during
4th block
Mrs. Lisa Hutto, Director
843-240-8551
www.studentsintheword.org
Released Time Bible Education is time set aside during the public school day when
students with parental permission may leave the school to attend off-campus Bible
class. The ministry transports students to a host facility and provides a qualified
teacher with a firm grasp of the Bible to teach 5 days-a-week throughout the school
year.
Wildcat Publications
Meets 4th block in Room
511 (Inside the Media
Center)
Mrs. Debbie Gouldin
Starting with application and try-outs in the spring, Wildcat Publications students
meet to learn the basics of journalism and to produce the Wildcat Word, (online
newsletter) the PawPrint, (yearbook) for Waccamaw Middle School.
Builders Club
The middle school level of Kiwanis Club is called Builders
Club. It is an international club that helps the community
and does fundraisers that are student driven. It nurtures
leadership qualities in students. The first meeting is
Thursday, September 3, 2015, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. These
meetings will be held on one Thursday every month, time to
be announced. If you need additional information contact
Ms. Melissa Cahill at (843) 237-0106 or Martha Insignares at
(843) 237-5368.
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National History Day Club
The National History Day (NHD) Club is a nationwide club. Students in
grades six through twelve are eligible to participate in this exciting
opportunity. National History Day competitions work this way:
Every year, a new theme is introduced for students. This year's theme is
Exploration, Encounter, and Exchanges in History. Students will be able
to pick a project to do. They can choose among presenting an Exhibit
Board, Documentary, Historical Paper, Performance, or Web Page. Local,
Regional, and State competitions lead up to the National competition in
the spring of each year
The parent meeting for NHD information is Monday, August 31, 2015, at
6:00 p.m. will be held in Mr. Richard Gehrman's room. Come see if the
National History Day Club is right for your child!
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Come Join Robotics Club!
Robotics Club has officially begun! The club's first meeting was held August 26, 2015.
Future meetings will be held every Wednesday and Thursday in Mr. Freeman's Room
(Room 814) on the 8th grade hallway from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday meetings will be for the Competition Members. Thursday meetings will be
for both Competition and Non-competition Members.
Mr. Micah Freeman and Mr. Benjamin Tester welcome all new members. Please
Contact Mr. Freeman ([email protected]) or Mr. Tester
([email protected]) for more information.
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Waccamaw Library Presents Sticks & Stones Show
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Sticks and Stones is a light hearted romp through a serious
epidemic our children are facing today. The highly acclaimed
performance illuminates and educates students on the issue of
BULLYING. Told in Porkchop's signature whimsical style, this play
addresses the major steps to implement when confronted with a
bully, and focuses on recognizing a bully, avoidance, non-aggressive
confrontation, telling vs. tattling, self-confidence, why people
become bullies, and humor in the face of adversity.
Porkchop has worked closely with several community and state
organizations in North and South Carolina to obtain the most
effective and comprehensive information to design a performance
that will inspire and educate, as well as entertain.
Friday, September 24, 2015, at 3 p.m.
in the DeBordieu Auditorium
Get Your PawPrint Now! On Sale at the Lowest Price of the Year!
You can order your yearbook in the Media Center, or online at www.jostensyearbooks.com
These deals are available through October 2, 2015! Late May/early June delivery for signing party.
Option One
Guarantees one 68-page all color yearbook containing all the events of the 2015-16 school year
Delivered in time for the Yearbook Signing Party in May
Price $37.45 including tax
Regular price $42.80
$5.35 Savings!!
Option Two
Guarantees all the benefits in Option One plus:
One line of personalization (most students choose to have this as their name)
Up to four icons—see options below
Price $49.76 including tax
Regular price $60.75
$10.99 Savings!!
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Spirit Wear On Sale NOW!Raising Money Through School Pride
WMS T-Shirts are ONLY $10.00!
Order TODAY
See Ms. Jamie Chara to place your order
Available in
Adult Small
Adult Medium
Adult Large
Colors:
Navy Blue
Dark Gray
Pink
Black
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K-12 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance
Available Coverage Options
Depending on which program your school provides, some or all of the following voluntary insurance products are available for purchase on a voluntary basis:
$500,000 School Time Only Student Accident Insurance
$500,000 ‘Round The Clock – 24 Hour Accident Coverage
$10,000 Student Life Insurance
$5,000 Student Dental Accident Insurance
Kids will be Kids!
1. Make sure your child is properly covered against unforeseen accidents.
2. Purchase coverage at your convenience from any computer.
3. Follow the easy step by step instructions and you’re done in minutes!
These Voluntary Participation Student Accident Insurance Plans offered through your school can be purchased easily online at:
www.BollingerSchools.com
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Healthy Learners Opportunity
News from the School Nurse:
Dear Parents,
Our school partners with Healthy Learners, a non profit organization that helps children without health insurance or with limited health insurance coverage get the health care they need. They provide assistance with eye exams and glasses, hearing evaluations, dental care, doctor’s visits, prescription medications, counseling services and/or other health needs. Healthy Learners can even provide transportation for your child from school to their appointment if you so choose. There is no charge to the child or family for Healthy Learners services.
If your child has a health need and you would like to know if you qualify for Healthy Learners’ services, please contact me at school at [email protected] or call the school at 843-237-0106 and ask to speak with the school nurse.
Thanks,
Nurse Pam McDill
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Meet the WMS Staff
8th Grade Team ELA
Mrs. Elizabeth Intrieri
Mrs. Pam Plexico
Math
Ms. Judith Buzzell
Mr. Micah Freeman
Mrs. Suzanne Baxter
Ms. Kim Cox
Social Studies
Mr. Richard Gehrman
Mrs. Taylor Hering
Science
Mrs. Cindy Crisp
Mrs. Kathie Rasheed
Exploratory Team Art—Mrs. Noralyn Reese
Band—Mrs. Nancy Randall
Chorus and Music—Mr. Drew
Trautman
Health and PE—Mr. Rob DelBagno
and Mr. Jim Hooks
Keyboarding—Mrs. Danielle Otto
and Mrs. Debbie Gouldin
Mathematics—Ms. Kelly Price
ProTeam--Mrs. Summer Altman
Resource--Mrs. Suzanne Baxter
Science and Technology--Mrs.
Jannie Greene
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7th Grade Team
ELA
Ms. Jamie Chara
Mrs. Linda Whetstone
Math
Ms. Melissa Cahill
Mrs. Kim Williams
Ms. Kim Cox
Social Studies
Mrs. Downing Hudson
Ms. Ashton Lee
Science
Mrs. Tammy Moore
Mr. Ben Tester
2015-2016 Waccamaw AthleticsThe following sports opportunities are offered through Waccamaw High School for students in grades 7-12:
Fall
Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
Girls' Tennis
Girls' Golf
Girls' Volleyball
B-Team, JV, and Varsity Football
Girls' B-Team JV, Varsity, and Competition Cheerleading
Sailing Team
Swim Team
Winter
Boys' B-Team, JV, and Varsity Basketball
Girls' B-Team, JV, and Varsity Basketball
Wrestling
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Spring
Boys' B-Team, JV, and Varsity
Baseball
Girls' JV and Varsity Softball
Girls' and Boy's Track
Boys' JV and Varsity Soccer
Girls' JV and Varsity Soccer
Boys' Tennis
Boy's Golf
Boys' and Girls' Lacrosse
WMS Cross Country Schedule - Fall 2015
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September
Date Event Location
Thurs
3rdCounty Quad Stables Park
4th-5th Eye Opener@Spartanburg (Roger
Miliken Center)
Tues 8th W/Aynor @Socastee
Sat
12thCoaches Classic @Columbia (Sandhills)
Tues
15thW/Gtown @St. James
Tues
22nd@Carolina Forest
Sat
26thPee Dee Classic @Freedom Florence
Wed
30thHighlander Inv. @Heathwood Hall
October
Tues 6th W/Soc, CForest Stables Park
9th-10th FLORIDA@Walt Disney World
Resort
Tues 13th MB,GSF, CBay @North Myrtle Beach
Week of 10/19-
10/23Region Stables Park
Sat 31st Lower State @Columbia (Sandhills)
November
Sat 7thState
Championship@Columbia (Sandhills)
WHS Principal: David Hammel
Athletic Director: Joan Cribb
Boys XC Coach: Robert Del Bagno
Girls XC Coach: Brian WhiteRed= Entire Team Races
Black= Only top 7-14 Runners Race
WMS B-Team Cheerleading -- Fall 2015
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DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
September 9 Johnsonville Jamboree Away 5:30 p.m.
September 16 Georgetown Away 5:30 p.m.
September 23 Carvers Bay Home 5:30 p.m.
September 30 Rosemary Home 5:30 p.m.
October 7 Hemingway Away 5:30 p.m.
October 14 Johnsonville Home 5:30 p.m.
October 21 Georgetown Home 5:30 p.m.
Coach-Jamie Chara
JV Cheerleading -- Fall 2015
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DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
September 3 Carvers Bay Home 6:00 p.m.
September 10 Georgetown Away 6:00 p.m.
September 17 Andrews Home 6:00 p.m.
September 24 Hannah Pamplico Away 6:00 p.m.
October 1 Mullins Away 6:00 p.m.
October 8 Loris Home 6:00 p.m.
October 15 Aynor Home 6:00 p.m.
October 22 Marion Away 6:00 p.m.
October 29 Dillon Home 6:00 p.m.
Coach-Selena Holmes
WMS B-Team Football -- Fall 2015
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DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
September 9 Johnsonville Jamboree Away 5:30 p.m
September 16 Georgetown Away 5:30 p.m.
September 23 Carvers Bay Home 5:30 p.m.
September 30 Rosemary Home 5:30 p.m.
October 7 Hemingway Away 5:30 p.m.
October 14 Johnsonville Home 5:30 p.m.
October 21 Georgetown Home 5:30 p.m.
Coach-Eric Sparkman Assistant Coach-Tyler Vick
Rock Solid Golf's After School Junior
Golf Program
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When: Starting Monday, August 31 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Where: Rock Solid Golf at The Tradition Club
What: The Program offers boys and girls at the ages of 8 to 15 an
opportunity to experience golf in a fun and positive environment
while learning the fundament of golf and proper golf etiquette.
Students ages 8-11 will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students
ages 12-15 will meet Mondays and Wednesdays. If other activities
conflict with these days, there is some flexibility in the schedule.
Cost: $100.00 per student
Contact Charles Chappelle, the Director of Golf/Owner, to reserve
a space in the After-School Junior Golf Program.
Rock Solid Golf at the Tradition Club
(843) 251-1096 [email protected]
WHS Swim Team -- Fall 2015
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Date LOCATION
August 22 Carolina Forest
August 29 Waccamaw High School
September 12 Socastee
September 19 North Myrtle Beach
October 3 3-A Regions
October 10 States
Coach-
WHS B-Team Tennis Team -- Fall 2015
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Date OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
August 8 Johnsonville Away 5:00 p.m.
September 8 Wando Away 4:30 p.m.
September 9 Mullins(DH) Home 4.30 p.m.
September 10 Myrtle Beach Away 4:30 p.m.
September 14 Loris Away 4:30 p.m.
September 17 Aynor Away 4:30 p.m.
September 22 Johnsonville Home 4:30 p.m.
September 30 Georgetown Away 4:30 p.m.
October 1 Loris Home 4:30 p.m.
October 5 Aynor Home 4:30 p.m.
October 7 Georgetown Home 4:30 p.m.
October 8 Marion(DH) Home 4:30 p.m.
October 10 Myrtle Beach Home 4:30 p.m.
October 14 Dillon (DH) Home 4:30 p.m.
Coach- Joan Cribb
WHS B-Team Volleyball Team -- Fall 2015
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DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
Aug 11 Parent Night WHS 5:30 p.m.
Aug 17 County Scrimmage (JV and B) Waccamaw 4:30 p.m.
Aug 24 St. James Waccamaw 5:30 p.m.
Aug 27 Carolina Forest Carolina Forest 5:30 p.m.
Sep 8 St. James St. James 4:30 p.m.
Sep 15 Loris (Region Matches) Waccamaw 5:00 p.m
Sep 19 Carolina Forest Carolina Forest 9:00 a.m.
Oct 1 Loris (Region Matches) Loris 5:00 p.m.
Oct 3 Carolina Forest Waccamaw 9:00 a.m.
Coach-Tricia Lanser
WMS B-Team Twirl -- Fall 2015
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Coach- Cathy Reynolds
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
September 23 Carvers Bay Home 5:30 p.m.
September 30 Rosemary Home 5:30 p.m.
October 14 Johnsonville Home 5:30 p.m.
October 21 Georgetown Home 5:30 p.m.
In Support of Trey Busby #TreystrongTrey Busby is the son of Melanie and Marion (Buz) Busby, former Boys’ Basketball Coach at WMS. Trey is a student
and Waccamaw Intermediate School and was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Lymphoma. His family is very
appreciative of all the support that has been shown by the Waccamaw Neck Community. Here are some upcoming
events in support of the trust that has been established to help with the cost of his treatment.
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