New Immunization Requirements
Rising 6th graders must meet the new immunization requirements for the 2008-2009 school year. The new rule states that a booster dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all children before entering 6th grade. Read about the details on this flyer or visit www.immunizenc.com.

SPAN
The Student Parent Access Network is now available to 6th and 7th grade WMS parents and guardians. SPAN allows parents and guardians to access updated student information including grades, schedules, and attendance. WMS is one of a few WCPSS middle schools piloting SPAN. Parents/guardians requesting a SPAN account MUST have an email address.

Application forms and a FAQs handout were sent home with students Friday, April 25. Application forms and FAQs may also be found here. Application form in Spanish.

• notary application form which requires the endorsement of a Notary Public and can be returned by mail, by student or by a parent.
• hand-delivered form which requires the parent/guardian to personally deliver the form to Ms. Anderson in Student Services and present photo ID. When school staff checks photo ID, the mailing address on the form and on the ID must match.

Questions about SPAN? Contact Meg Smith at msmith6@wcpss.net.

Attention Wakefield Eagle Scouts
Our school has several community service projects available for Eagle Scout candidates. We need a concession stand built for our outdoor sporting events. If you are interested and can commit to a completion date of September 15, please contact Mindy McGinnis at 676 4909 or email her at MindyLMcG@aol.com for additional details. Help us make WMS the best it can be with your community service work.

Parent Matters
The Parent Matters Newsletter is published several times throughout the school year to provide parents with valuable information about the school system including ways they can help support their children's education.

Spring 2008 Parent Matters

Primavera 2008 Asuntos de Importancia para los Padres

These newsletters are also available at www.wcpss.net.

Need Help Registering for Middle School courses next year?
Check out the WCPSS Middle School Programing Guide, 2008-2009

Take a look at the 6th grade registration form, 7th grade registration form, or the 8th grade registration form.

High School Registration Information
Here's all the high school registration information you'll need in order to successfully register for high school.
Parent/Guardian introduction letter from Ms. Joyner, 8th grade counselor
Definitions of commonly used terms about registering for high school
Timeline
Middle School Course Recommendations
High School Courses of Study

Schedule of Events @ Millbrook, Wakefield, and Wake Forest-Rolesville HS
Instructions on how to register online using SPAN
Preparation worksheet for registering

Still need some help? Check out these FAQs.

Review the timeline above for deadlines.

PTSA Newsletters
The WMS monthly newsletters are available online only. Check them out on the PTSA website.

College-Bound?  Interested in Learning More About College? Visit the College Foundation of North Carolina to learn more. The "College Foundation of North Carolina is a nonprofit partnership between Pathways of North Carolina, College Foundation, Inc., and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority" with "broad expertise in helping students to prepare successfully for college and to find the best financial aid alternatives."

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Wakefield Middle School is participating in the "Feed the Bin" recycling program in cooperation with Wake County. Help us save the environment and earn money for WMS at the same time!  Bring in your used or old printer cartridge or laser toner and earn up to $1.50 for each.  Please drop off used/old cartridges and toner to Ms. M. Smith's room (2401) or the main office.

Important Upcoming Dates

May 15	Student Assignments distributed ALP Tutoring, 3.30 pm
May 19-23	EOG Schedule Monday, May 19 Tuesday, May 20 Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22 All grades, survey 6th grade, Reading 7th grade, Reading 8th grade, Science 6th grade, Math calculator 7th grade, Math calculator 8th grade, Reading 6th grade, Math 7th grade, Math 8th grade, Math calculator
May 26	No School
May 30	School Dance 6.00-7.15, 6th graders 7.30-9.30, 7th and 8th graders
June 2	VoCATS testing
June 5	WMS Staff vs. WMS Students Basketball Game, 3.45-5.00 WMS Staff Get "Pied", following basketball game
June 9	6th grade Awards Presentation, 8.45-10.00 7th grade Awards Presentation, 1.30-2.45
June 10	LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 8th grade Awards Presentation, 8.45-10.40