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APRIL & MAYWMS MONTHLYInside the Issue RemindersSummer School: May 28-June 24 . th2025-2026 School yearstarts on August 18th.AwardsMS Field TripBaseballSoftballTeacher Interviews2025-2026 SupplyListContact InfoImportant DatesMay 2025Link to Winona R-III Follow the Winona R-IIIHappenings Facebook page forthe latest updates andannouncements. w w w . w i n o n a r 3 . o r gWMS MONTHLYWMS MONTHLYO C T O B E R E D I T I O NExplore academics, sports, teacherinterview, upcoming events, andmore. Explore academics, sports, teacherinterview, upcoming events, andmore. INSIDE THE ISSUE:INSIDE THE ISSUE:TAYLOR BLANKSCADENCE COUNTS LUKE GORDONADDILY MCVICKERSTUDENT JOURNALIST Message 8TH GRADE8TH GRADEWMSREMINDWMSREMIND7TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE8TH GRADE7TH GRADE7TH GRADE8TH GRADE8TH GRADE7TH GRADE7TH GRADE COMMUNICATION ARTS REMINDWMS MONTHLYSEPTEMBER EDITIONINSIDE THEISSUEPlease click the links above to accessthe school webpage and Remind forWMS classes.WHAT IS WMSMONTHLY?WMS Monthly is a newsletterdesigned to keep the communityinformed about events that havetaken place in the middle school. BASKETBALLCHEERCROSS COUNTRYVOLLEYBALLUPCOMING EVENTSWMS MENUWMS MENUMATHSCIENCESCHOOL WEBSITE SCHOOL CALENDARSCHOOL CALENDAR WMS Field Trip:Friday, April 4th.Departure time: 7:00 AM FEBRUARY & MARCHFEBRUARY & MARCHMarch 2025WMS MONTHLYWMS MONTHLYContact InfoUpcoming EventsIn this Issue3rd Quarter AwardsScholar BowlMiddle School DanceTeacher InterviewsUpcoming EventsWinona R-3 WebpageMAP TESTINGMAP testing dates:April 21st-May 2nd. 7 T H G R A D EM A T H C L A S SU S E SP R O P O R T I O N ST O M A K EW A F F L E SNOV./DEC.NOV./DEC.NOV./DEC.WMS MONTHLYWMS MONTHLYWMS MONTHLY8 T H G R A D EU S E S T H E 2 1 S TC C L C V RS Y S T E M T OH A V E A N U PC L O S EE N C O U N T E RW I T H T H E I RN O V E L : T H EB O Y I N T H ES T R I P E DP A J A M A SM I D D L ES C H O O LS T U D E N T SS H O W T H E I RC H R I S T M A SS C H O O L S P I R I T

4th Quarter Awards4th Quarter AwardsCommunication Arts & MathSocial Studies AR Points Club Science w w w . w i n o n a r 3 . o r g1ST QUARTERACADEMIC AWARDS1ST QUARTERACADEMIC AWARDS7TH & 8TH GRADE A/B HONOR ROLL7TH & 8TH GRADE A HONOR ROLL7TH & 8TH GRADE READING AWARD7TH & 8TH GRADE PERFECT ATTENDANCE OpponentWin/LossEminenceLEminenceLKoshWGreenvilleWNeelyvilleLClearwaterWVan BurenWFROM L-R: COACH JAROD KELLY, JETT SPURGIN, JAMES AUSTIN,TRISTAN WAKEFIELD, LANDEN CRAIG, ZANE LEVESQUE, JACKSTONMCCLURE, STETSON HAYNES (NOT PICTURED: HARPER LAY)WMS Basketball Reading AwardA/B Honor RollA Honor Roll3rd Quarter Awards3rd Quarter Awards Fall Ball November 14, 2024Snapshots

4th Quarter Awards4th Quarter AwardsScholar BowlA Honor Roll A/B Honor Roll Indurstrail Arts 1ST QUARTERACADEMIC AWARDS1ST QUARTERACADEMIC AWARDSw w w . w i n o n a r 3 . o r g7TH GRADE 2024 MAP ADVANCED/PROFICENT 8TH GRADE 2024 MAP ADVANCED/PROFICENT 1ST QUARTER MOST IMPROVED1ST QUARTER CITIZENSHIP WMSSeptember Cheer ScheduleSeptember 26@ EllsinoreSeptember 28@ EllsinoreSeptember 30@ Van BurenLEFT TO RIGHT: PYPER SARTIN, ROSIE WEST,BROOKLYNNE GRIFFITH, CHENOA GASHO, RYLEE ROME,AND AVAH WAGNER. SPONSOR: SCOTTIE HAYNES Most ImprovedCitizenship Award3rd Quarter Awards3rd Quarter Awards MS Parent InvolvementTrivia NightMS Parent InvolvementTrivia NightDecember 3rd5:30-7:30FACS RoomDecember 3rd5:30-7:30FACS RoomWinners: Samantha J.D., Jay, and HazelHodges, Ashley, and Harper Lay. Winners: Samantha J.D., Jay, and HazelHodges, Ashley, and Harper Lay. Sponsored by: Title ISponsored by: Title I

4th Quarter Awards4th Quarter AwardsCross Country Cheerleading BaseballBasketball Volleyball Softball 2024 BETA The Beta community recognizes high academic achievement, rewards andnurtures worthy character, fosters leadership skills, and encourages service toothers. Being a Beta means being a part of a community of leaders whopositively impact the world.Standing L-R: Rosie West, James Austin, Bryla Simpson, Raylee Mullins, Harper lay, Hazel Hodges, KoltonPatterson, Stetson Haynes, Jack Mcclure, Brooklynne Griffith, Naylee Haynes, Beau Joyce, Kaylee Clinton, GabeNaber, Leanna ChavezKneeling L-R: Shayah West, Faith Palmer, Tristian Wakefield, Avah Wagner, Swayze Pulliam, Pyper Sartin, JayHodges, Bentley Scott, Lathen Mayberry, Taylor Blanks. Sitting: William Slavings, Luke Gordon, Brayden Manis, Koda Early, Ryleigh Fisher, Paysen Fisher, ZaneLevesque, Anna Shipton, Blayne Brawley Not pictured: Gabe Mcclurg, Addily Mcvicker, Riley Slonski, Jaylea Hobbs, Bella Redman, Sophie Blanks, LandenCraig, Trayvin Atkins, Jett SpurginInvites SeptemberDateLocationMedals9/46th Annual BobFrank Run withElk @ PeckRanchBoys Team-1stGirls Team-2nd9/12Willow SpringsHarper Lay-12th9/18AltonLeanna Chavez-8thHarper Lay-10thJackston Mclure-11thJett Spurgin-14thFaith Palmer-15th9/25Van burenLeanna Chavez-12thHarper Lay-14Ryan Lockheart-23rdFaith Palmer-23rdJackston Mclure-25th2024Cross countryWMS2024 RUNNERS L-R: BACK ROW- HARPER LAY, FAITH PALMER,JACKSTON MCCLURE, JACK HODGES, JETT SPURGIN, KAYLEECLINTON, LEANNA CHAVEZ FRONT ROW- DOMENICK NASH,BROOKLYNNE GRIFFITH, ZANE LEVESQUE, AND RYAN LOCKHART BY LUKE GORDON Scholar Bowl Scholar Bowl 7th Grade Team L-R: Dominick Nash, Bentley Scott,Luke Gordon, Paysen Fisher, Jay Hodges8th Grade Team L-R: Hazel Hodges, Harper Lay, RosieWest, Stetson Haynes, Jett Spurgin Congratulations to the seventh- grade team for goingundefeated and placing first.The following students alsoreceived MVP medals:7th grade- Jack Hodges7th grade-Luke Gordon (1stOverall)8th grade-Stetson Haynes Koda Early, Sam Griffis, Jay HodgesPiper Sartin, Anna Shipton, Kami StewartTristian Wakefield, Jareth Gasho,Paysen FisherRileigh Fisher, Dillan Voyles, Brayden ManisLandon Baker, Bently Scott, Lathan Mayberry Zane Levesque, GustinDooley, Clayton SmithAva Wagner, Domenick Nash, Alexis MurryElijah Jones, Luke Gordon, Gabe McClurgAddily Mcvicker, Layton Eyraud, Riley Slonski7th Grade in the Classroom7th Grade in the Classroom

DateOpponentWin/Loss3/31Willow SpringsWin4/1SummersvilleWin4/8South IronWin4/10East CarterWin4/16 BSC Tournament vs DoraWin4/16BSC Tournament vs BakersfieldLoss4/23BSC Tournament vs. Van BurenWin4/24EllingtonLoss4/28LibertyLossBaseballBaseball OpponentWin/LossEllingtonWinAltonWinSouth IronWinSummersvilleWinLestervilleWinKoshWinEminenceWinAltonWinBunkerLossCouchWin BASKETBALLBASKETBALLw w w . w i n o n a r 3 . o r g3RD PLACE IN THE BIG 3 TOURNAMENT BIG SPRINGS CONFERENCE CHAMPSPHOTO CREDITS: FELINA WAKEFIELD OpponentgoldteampurpleteamHoustonwinWinMTN ViewLosslossEminencelosswinSummersvillelosswinShannonCountyTournament2nd PlaceCaboolwinwinThayerlosswinLickinglosslossGOLD TEAMWMS VOLLEYBALLTOP (LEFT TO RIGHT) ROSIE WEST, BROOKLYNNEGRIFFITH, HAZEL HODGES, NAYLEE HAYNES BOTTOM:FAITH PALMER, LEANNA CHAVEZ, HARPER LAYPURPLE TEAM COACHES:BRIANNE YARDLEYBRITTNEY THOMPSONTop(Left to right) Coach Brittney, Avah Wagner,Jaylea Hobbs, Rileigh Fisher, Kaylee Clinton, Swayze Pulliam, Coach Yardley Bottom: AlexisMurry, Kambriella Stewart Middle School DanceMiddle School DanceFaith, Jezzlynn, William, JayleaBryla, NayleeLeanna, KayleeLayton, Gustin, Gabe, Lathen,Eli, Jack, DomSwayzeJames, Wyatt, CarliHarper, Brooklynne, HazelTrayvin, Miranda, CarliTristan Twin/Triplet DayAnything but a Backpack 8th Grade Color Competition7th Grade Color CompetitionSpirit WeekSpirit WeekPajama Day

DateOpponentWin/Loss3/28AltonLoss4/7EllingtonLoss4/14BSC Tournament vs. Van Buren Win4/15BSC Tournament vs. AltonLoss4/16BSC Tournament vs. Eminence Loss4/17EminenceWin4/24HoustonLoss4/28ThayerLossSoftballSoftball CROSS COUNTRYCROSS COUNTRY HARPER LAY ANDLEANNA CHAVEZFAITH PALMERJAY HODGESZANE LEVESQUEHARPER LAYDateLocationAwards10/2EllingtonHarper Lay- 7thLeanna Chavez- 8thBoys Team- 1st Place10/10LickingHarper Lay- 12th10/16AlleySpringsLeanna Chavez- 9thBoys- 1st Place10/23BigSpringsParkLeanna Chavez-5th Harper Lay-6thFaith Palmer-9th Kaylee Clinton-12thBrooklyn Griffith-13th Jett Spurgin-3rd Jack McClure-7thZane Levesque-9th Jay Hodges-11thTeams: Girls- 1st Place Boys- 1st PlaceZANELEVESQUERYANLOCKHEARTJAY HODGESw w w . w i n o n a r 3 . o r gPHOTO CREDITS: FELINA WAKEFIELDL TO R: JAY HODGES, JACKSTON MCLURE, JETTSPURGIN, ZANE LEVESQUE, RYAN LOCKHEART, ANDDOMENICK NASH DateEventLocationTime10/1JH BasketballEllington7:00 PM10/2JH Cross CountryEllington4:05 PM10/3JH BasketballAlton5:00 PM10/4JH BasketballSouth Iron4:00 PM10/8JH BasketballSummersville5:00 PM10/11JH BasketballWinona5:00 PM10/14- 10/17JH BasketballBSC TournamentSummersvilleTBA10/18Parent/TeacherConferencesClassroomBy appointment10/22JH BasketballCouch5:00 PM10/23BSC CrossCountryVan BurenTBAUpcoming Events Mrs. West is a dedicated teacher whoinspires students both in and outside theclassroom. Growing up in Eminence andattending school in Winona, Mrs. Westenjoyed subjects like math, psychology,anatomy, and PE. She has one sister, Mrs.Roberts, and enjoys spending time withher close-knit family.Outside of teaching, Mrs. West lovescoaching and playing volleyball andsoftball, reading, making macrameplant holders, and spending time at theriver. Her love for teaching was sparkedby her high school math teacher, Mrs.Spurgin, who recognized her ability toexplain math in a way that helpedothers. She finds joy in watchingstudents, especially those who strugglewith math, finally "get it" and strives to make learning fun throughhands-on projects like makingwaffles and celebrating Pi Day.Mrs. West encourages her studentsto embrace learning, knowing theywill change their minds many timesabout what they want to do in life.Mrs. West is also adventurous,having been skydiving and enjoyingroller coasters. At home, she has agolden retriever named Bobo andthree cats—Simba, Pinky, and BlackPanther.In the classroom, Mrs. Westcelebrates achievements withpositive reinforcement, includinggiving out homework passes forgood test scores. Her favoritememories are when students returnyears later to thank her for theimpact she made. She handleschallenges with a positive attitude,always seeking to understand theroot cause.Mrs. WestMrs. West Hello! I’m Mrs. Voyles, and I’m excited to share a little about myself. Ilived in Winona until the summer of 1993 and moved to Van Buren,where I attended school from Kindergarten through my Senior year.Growing up, I didn’t have a favorite subject, but I enjoyed history andliterature classes. And let’s be honest, lunch was probably myfavorite!When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband,Brandon, and our children, Ryder, Reid, and Sloan. Away fromteaching, I love supporting Winona’s athletic teams—Go Wildcats! Ialso enjoy watching Ryder, Reid, and Sloan play sports and spendingquality time with my family at the river.I became an aide in 2013-2014 and realized teaching was my truecalling. I love making connections with my students and celebratingtheir successes. I strive to make learning fun, like when my 8thgraders solved a murder mystery before our mystery unit. I believelearning takes hard work, and with persistence, anyone can succeed.My favorite book is the Bible; at home, we have a fish named Bob andsome cows. I played many sports in high school and earned awards ineach. If I could travel anywhere, I’d love to visit Hawaii. In theclassroom, I hold students to high standards, expect them to beprepared, and support them every step of the way as they worktoward success.TEACHER INTERVIEWMRS. VOYLESTEACHER INTERVIEWMRS. VOYLES

MS Field TripMS Field TripWMS visited the historic Missouri State Penitentiary for an educational tour, followed by a relaxing,picnic-style lunch at a nearby park, where students and staff enjoyed food, fresh air, and time together. TEACHER INTERVIEWTEACHER INTERVIEWMrs.Roberts grew up in Eminence, Missouri,but attended Winona school from 6ththrough 12th grade. She says her favoritesubject has always been English because sheloves reading and writing. She has oneyounger sister, Mrs. West, our math teacher.When she's not teaching, she loves reading,spending time with her family and friends,playing video games, sewing, and crafting.Mrs. Roberts' favorite book is Pride andPrejudice by Jane Austen; her favorite movieis the 1991 cartoon version of Beauty andthe Beast. She has one dog named Sam, whoshe says loves Mr.Roberts more than her. Afun fact about her that most people don'tknow is that this interview wouldn't haveexisted if she had known while she wasgrowing up that being a professionalMermaid was going to be a job. If she couldtravel anywhere, she would visit Venice.MRS. ROBERTSMRS. ROBERTSMrs. Roberts was inspired to start teaching byher teachers because she wanted to be ateacher for someone else. Her favorite part ofteaching is the students. She loves seeing themget excited about projects. She likes to makelearning fun by telling jokes and using moviereferences. She also includes things thatstudents enjoy. She wishes all her studentsknew that learning is different for everyone anddoesn't make you better or worse than anyoneelse. Mrs. Roberts has three big classroomexpectations: be respectful, responsible, andconsiderate. She tends to tell students thatshe's proud of them. One of her favoritememories from teaching was watching so manystudents get excited about our propagandaprojects this year. She handles challenges byregulating her emotions First. She tries to offerunderstanding also. Mrs. Yardley grew up in Winona and graduated from Winona R-3. She spent a few years inSpringfield for college and Radiology School but has lived in the area most of her life. Herfavorite subject in school was Science, especially Anatomy, and she has one sister,Brittney, who teaches Kindergarten. Outside of teaching, Mrs. Yardley enjoys crafting,interior decorating, camping, and traveling to the beach. She also loves sports, coachingvolleyball and supporting her husband's basketball team.Inspired by the teachers in her family and at Winona R-3, Mrs. Yardley switched careersafter ten years as a Radiologic Technologist to become a teacher. She enjoys formingrelationships with her students, watching their growth, and celebrating their successes.She strives to make learning fun by relating science concepts to student interests andusing hands-on activities. Mrs. Yardley believes learning is a lifelong journey andencourages her students to embrace it.Mrs. Yardley is expecting her second child in July and enjoys reading the Harry Potterseries. She has two dogs, Cocoa and Pebbles, and a cat named Ginger. She wasValedictorian in high school, earned All-State honors in volleyball, and worked as an x-raytech for ten years. If she could travel anywhere, she'd love to visit Ireland and Hawaii.In the classroom, Mrs. Yardley expects students to be prepared, respectful, and ready tolearn. She celebrates achievements with treats and bonus points and handles challengesby working with students to find solutions. Her favorite teaching memories come from thefun moments and jokes shared in class.Mrs. YardleyMrs. Yardley December 20th-January 5thChristmas BreakJanuary 6thReturn to SchoolJanuary 15th-16thJunior BetaConventionBranson, MissouriJanuary 23rdSecond QuarterAwardsElementary at 1:00with Middle School toFollow in the HS GymFebruary 14thHalf DayDismissal at noonFebruary 17th-27th Mobile DentistFebruary 20thSpring PicturesFebruary 16thMiddle School Dance5:30-7:30 Elementary Cafeteria February 25thRed Cross Blood DriveUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

2024-2025 Middle School Supply List orTexas Instrument (TI-30XIIS TX-30 Xa) Calculator --pictured below Red Grading PensA package of PENCILSGlue Sticks- Students will need several throughout the yearLiquid Glue in a bottle(white)Several Highlighters of different colorsExpo Markers (any color, for personal use)Pencil supply box/bag (Something that will hold the pens, pencils, color pencils, scissors, calculator, glue sticks, etc.) 2-Notebooks. (One for each core class)1-Plastic two-pocket folder1 package of index cards2-1-inch binder for Math and ScienceLoose-leaf paper for the binders (the reinforced edge kind is great!)Scissors3 boxes of Kleenex1 container of Clorox WipesHeadphones or earbuds (corded only, no AirPods) **It’s highly important that ALL middle school students have the supply box/bag for theirclasses. We will need these for interactive packets where there is a lot of creating, cutting,and gluing, as well as for note-taking purposes. **Parents, please restock your students' supplies at the end of eachquarter as needed. Thank You!! April 1stJH Baseball @Summersville2:45April 3rdJH Baseball vs. Thayer4:30April 7thJH Softball @ Ellington2:00April 8thJH Baseball @ South Iron2:00April 10thJH Softball @ Summersville2:45April 11thJH Baseball vs. Kosh4:00April 11thJH Softball vs. Kosh4:00April 14thJH Softball @ Van Buren3:00April 15-16thJH Softball, BSCTBAApril 15-16thJH Baseball, BSCTBAApril 17th JH Softball vs. Eminence3:00April 21-29thMAP TestingApril 22ndJH Softball vs. Couch5:30April 22nd JH Baseball vs. Van Buren6:00April 23rdJH Baseball, BSCTBAApril 24thJH Baseball @ Ellington3:00April 24th JH Softball vs. Houston4:30April 28thMS Softball@Thayer2:15April 29thJH Baseball vs. Alton6:00Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Mrs. Cardenas grew up in Elgin, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, and she’s a big fan of theCubs! Her favorite subject in school was Chemistry because she loved learning about howthings work. She has 3 sisters and a brother, so she knows what it’s like to have a busy familylife. Outside of school, she enjoys watching baseball, riding UTVs with her family, andtraveling.Teaching is Mrs. Cardenas’ second job. She decided to become a teacher because of theflexibility it offers, especially with summers off to spend time with her family. Her favoritepart of teaching is getting to know her students and building relationships with us. She lovesjoking around and making class fun.She keeps things interesting by adding games and activities, though she says it’s a bit harderin health class since we only meet once a week. One thing she wants us to know is that youdon’t have to go to college to be successful—going into a trade can be just as valuable.Here are a few fun facts about Mrs. Cardenas: Her favorite book is The Silent Patient by AlexMichaelides, she doesn’t have pets, and she can touch the tip of her nose with her tongue! Ifshe could go anywhere, she’d go to a Disney park because it’s the "Happiest Place on Earth."In class, she expects everyone to be respectful. When we reach a goal, she celebrates with a"free day," which could mean extra computer time, gym time, or even going outside. One ofher favorite memories from teaching was when her students made slime in math class—it wasmessy, but fun! Mrs. Cardenas believes that everything we do in class has a purpose, and shekeeps things simple and direct.

Mrs. Baysinger grew up in Eminence, Missouri, and is no stranger to Shannon County. Her favoritesubject in school was Math, as she appreciated the certainty of having a definite answer. She hasone older brother and, outside of school, enjoys decorating and rearranging her house—inside andout—spending time at Current River, riding UTVs, and playing with her grandchildren.While in college, Mrs. Baysinger took an elective course that involved tutoring adults who struggledwith reading. This experience made her realize how challenging it could be for adults to navigatedaily life without these basic skills, and it sparked her passion for teaching. She wanted to make adifference by helping children acquire the essential skills needed to function in society and,ultimately, to thrive in life. Her favorite parts of teaching include building meaningful relationshipswith her students and seeing the "lightbulb" moment when a student grasps a concept.Mrs. Baysinger enjoys incorporating hands-on activities into her lessons and emphasizes theimportance of applying skills to real-life situations. She believes that learning is a lifelong journey.A few fun facts about Mrs. Baysinger: her favorite movies are The Rock (1996), Black Sheep, andTommy Boy. She has a black lab named Betty, and if given the chance, she would love to visit everyNational Park in the United States.Mrs. Baysinger holds high expectations for her students, expecting them to be prompt, prepared,polite, positive, and productive. She keeps her classroom organized and active, minimizingdowntime. Her ultimate goal is for every student to become a productive member of society intheir own unique way. She enjoys celebrating achievements and good behavior with sweet treatsand free time. After nearly 23 years of teaching, it’s difficult for her to pick just one favoritememory, but she cherishes the relationships she has built with both students and staff throughouther career.