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Dec. 8-12 WSK8 Parent News

Posted Date: 12/07/25 (03:32 PM)


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Parent Weekly News

2025-2026

December 8, 2025
 

Week at a Glance

12/1 FAST Progress Monitoring 2 window
12/9 MS T-Shirt Tuesday PBIS Incentive
12/10 Cookies With Santa & Mrs. Clause PBIS Fundraiser 5:30-7:30PM
12/10 Winter Waterland MS Fundraiser
12/11 SAC & PTSO @ 5:30
12/11 Winter Concert 6:00-7:30
12/18 MS PBIS Reindeer Run & Dance
12/22-1/2/26 Winter break
1/5 Return to Class
1/9/26 Teacher work day, no school for students
1/12/26 First Day of Quarter 3
1/19 MLK observance, no school
1/22 Sixth grade Orientation 6:00-7:30PM
1/26-1/30 Read, White, and Blue: Celebrate Literacy Week
 

Important Information

FAST Progress Monitoring Assessment 2

It is important that your child has the best testing opportunity by being present at school every day.

Please remind students that they may not have any electronic devices on their person/in their pockets. These include cell phones, digital watches, cameras, video game devices, and meta glasses. Having these devices will invalidate students' tests and result in disciplinary action.

We ask each student to take their time and try their best. This is especially important at the beginning of the test.

Kindergarten- 2nd Grade: STAR Testing

3rd-8th Testing Schedule Below
Tuesday, December 9th 6th - 8th FAST Math* (No Algebra/Geometry)
*Adjusted MS Bell Schedule Days

Thursday, December 11th 3rd - 5th FAST Reading
Friday, December 12th 3rd - 5th FAST Math
 

Academics

Digital Programs

Ask your child about their digital learning:

All grades have access to Progress Learning.
6-8 are using Khan and Khanmigo in Math.

Let your children show you how they are growing as mathematicians!
 

SAC & PTSO

Dec SAC
DEC SAC Sp
 

Cookies with Santa Fundraiser

Buy Santa Ticket Here $10.00
Santa Fundraiser
 

Winter Waterland Fundraiser

Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th Only!

SUNDAY, DEC. 7th IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

Must purchase a ticket and must have a ride home after the event.
Buy Waterland Ticket Here $10
Waterland
 

8th Graders Only

Poinciana HS Preview

Poinciana High School, an A-rated comprehensive high school with the highest graduation rate in our district, will hold an online info session on Tues., Dec 9th at 6:00 pm. PHS experts will share about their programs: Ascend Diploma Program, Dual Enrollment, Osceola Business Academy, EKG, Phlebotomy, Culinary, Auto, Construction, the Arts, and more. Please refer to the flyer for the link to join the Poinciana Preview Night.

Click below to join.
Join Virtual Meeting 12/9 @6PM
PHS
 

Athletics

This week in sports...

Parents of student athletes please check volleyball and cheer’s parent square for updates on practices.

Girls volleyball away game, Tuesday, Dec 9th, at Denn John.

First Volleyball playoff game, Friday, Dec 12th. Check parent square during the week for updates on links, times, and place.