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!Winkler Spirit Night
The next Winkler Spirit Night will be on January 25th at Johnny Rogers! We hope to see you there!
Winkler MS PTSO Business Meeting: Virtual and In Person
The next PTSO meeting will be on February 6th at 6:00pm in the Media Center. A virtual option will also be available. All parents are welcome to attend.
Virtual Meeting Link: Monthly PTSO Meeting (Both In-Person & Virtual) Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fvp-rbzy-vqs Or dial: +1 401-542-2873 PIN: 469656031 More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/fvp-rbzy-vqs?pin=1740650128852
PJ/Hat Day Fundraiser
One of Winkler’s 8th Grade Community Project groups will be offering a PJ/Hat Day Fundraiser opportunity for students this Friday, January 19th. Students may pay $1 to wear pajama pants or $1 to wear a hat. $2 if you would like to wear both!
StudentSquare
This Friday, January 19th, students will have the option to sign up for StudentSquare in Homeroom classes. Please note, this is not a required action. Students wishing to sign-up for StudentSquare will need to download the StudentSquare app on their phone. This process will be shared step-by-step with those wishing to participate. If you have any questions/concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Ashley Haynes on ParentSquare or by emailing Ashley.Haynes@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.
Club Day
Students will be participating in their assigned in-school clubs this Friday, January 19th.
CCS Long-Range Realignment Study
Cabarrus County Schools long-range realignment study began in May. You have the ability to engage with CCS by visiting the new site linked HERE. This webpage will allow our community to engage in information relating to the district realignment study. This site contains: general information, maps, data, documents and presentations, links to Board meetings on YouTube, and a project timeline. This site also contains a question forum for community stakeholders to ask questions to the district.
Inclement Weather Plan
As the weather grows a little chillier, we want to ensure we are prepared for any inclement weather that may come our way. Please review the information below and reach out to your child’s Homeroom teacher with any questions.
Cabarrus County Schools’ Inclement Weather Procedures
Winkler Middle School’s Inclement Weather Plan
PTSO Happenings
Volunteer opportunities
If you're interested in volunteering or being involved with PTSO please fill out our Volunteer Google form by clicking here! You can also email volunteer@haroldwinklerpsto.com with any questions. Have other questions about PTSO, contact our PTSO president at robinharvey@haroldwinklerptso.com. Follow us on Facebook @ Harold E Winkler Middle School PTSO. Check out our PTSO Webpage: https://www.haroldwinklerptso.com/
Collection and Rebate Programs
As a reminder, there are easy ways for families to support Winkler Teachers, Staff, and Students. Grocery stores and businesses below will donate a portion of your eligible purchases to Winkler. Instructions are posted at the bottom of our Winker PTSO Webpage.
· Link your VIC card (Harris Teeter) and Club Publix accounts to Winkler
· Shop at AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) when shopping for items on Amazon
· Scan receipts for Box Tops for Education and submit online at boxtops4education.com
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Positivity Project
This school year, Cabarrus County Schools is implementing the social-emotional learning program called Positivity Project. All students in grades K - 12 will be focusing on one skill each week.
This week’s focus: Perserverance
Click HERE to access the Positivity Project website
Paint the Spirit Rocks
We are excited to announce that our Spirit Rocks are ready for your colorful and creative messages! The Spirit Rocks can be used to celebrate birthdays, milestones and send inspiring messages!
We have Rock A: WOLF LOGO and Rock B: WELCOME WOLVES.
NEW for 23-24 -- Reservations run from Saturday-Wednesday and Wednesday-Saturday. $10 donation to PTSO required for each reservation.
Please use this sign-up genius (links below) to reserve your days and get further details.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F48AAAA2AA75-20202021
** Please do NOT paint over the Wolf logo or the Welcome Wolves sides. All the other sides are available for painting.
Ways to Stay Connected-
Facebook: Harold E. Winkler Middle School
Instagram: winkler_middle
Twitter: @haroldwinklerms
Winkler Website: https://hewms.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/
Athletics
Congratulations to all Winter 2 athletes! The first 7th and 8th grade Boys Basketball game of the season will be on January 22nd at Hickory Ridge Middle School. The 7th grade team will play at 4:30pm, and 8th grade will play at 5:30pm.
If you have questions regarding Athletics, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Jason Sarvis, at Jason.Sarvis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us. GO WOLVES!!!
Mental Health Services Opt-In
A new law has gone into effect that now requires advanced consent for the delivery of non-emergency mental health services and interventions delivered by school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, and school nurses. The new law (SB 49) requires annual written notification regarding school mental health services and/or when students change schools.
f you would like to ensure that your child receives supportive intervention services, please complete the link here.
If you have any questions, please contact the school counselor associated with your child’s grade level:
6th Grade: Kristin Lynch – Kristin.Lynch@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
7th Grade: Hannah Caleffie – Hannah.Caleffie@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
8th Grade: Christine Bevan – Christine.Bevan@cabarrus.k12nc.us
We Are the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)
We are a group of parents, grandparents, teachers and community members who volunteer our time and efforts to enrich the educational opportunities of all students at Harold E Winkler Middle School. Our mission is to provide financial support and educational enrichment for the staff and students. We promote open and positive communication and understanding between parents and staff. Our efforts serve to enhance and maximize the education of every child while aiding them in achieving their highest potential.
Ways you can support the PTSO
Box Tops for Education
We hope you’ve been scanning receipts for Box Tops for Education whenever you shop. If you still have clipped Box Tops, please put them in a plastic baggie and we will periodically collect throughout the year.
Thanks for supporting Winkler Middle School!
DonorsChoose is a charity that makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need with a tax-deductible gift. Find projects to support by visiting www.donorschoose.org and searching for Harold Winkler Middle School.
Support our school with a no-strings-attached donation.
The Invest In Your Child (IIYC) Fundraiser allows you to make a direct donation straight to the PTO general fund—no buying or selling required. Every dollar of IIYC donations supports programs and activities that directly benefit your student. No gift is too small and all donations are tax-deductible! Be sure to ask your employer if they offer a corporate matching program that could double your gift.
Although the IIYC campaign is held in the fall, you can make a donation at any time. More information will be sent home with students this fall.
We appreciate your support! As a non-profit organization all donations to WHES PTO are tax deductible.
Remember, always start at smile.amazon.com
and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases.
Harris Teeter- You need to renew this for the 2022-2023 school year.
Don't forget to link your Vic card with your local Harris Teeter store: To link your VIC card online:
1. Go to www.harristeeter.com
2. Login to harristeeter.com by clicking “Sign up | Login” at the top of the page.
3. Click “Sign Up” under new users (if you have not established a profile yet)
or simply login if you are a returning user.
4. Once you are logged in, select “Together in Education” under the “My Harris Teeter” navigation on the left . Click “Add a school” in the TIE box. Find your local school by using the keyword search. Click on the number for the appropriate school. Your school will now show up in your current school list.
Join Club Publix, if you’re not already a member. Terms & conditions apply.
Log in to your Club Publix account. Select My Publix Partner in your profile to choose your school.
Pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout, and Publix will donate a portion of your eligible purchase to your school.*
*All in-store purchases are eligible, excluding gift cards, alcohol, tobacco, lottery items, money services, postage stamps, and prescriptions. Not available at Florida stores, Publix GreenWise Market stores, or with online transactions including Instacart.