• The Wilson Family Bazaar last weekend was a lot of fun to attend. Thanks to all who organized it! There is a video of the Drum Corps performance from that day on Wilson's Facebook page - check it out! While you're there, "like" us to connect with the Wilson Community....
  
• Order your Wilson yearbook! Until May 1 the cost is $20.00. After that it will be $25.00. Order forms are available in the main office.
  
• Lost & Found: All clothing/items not claimed by June 1st, 2012 will be donated to Families in Transition.
  
• Applications for the Summer LEARNs program are in the main office and available on the Wilson Website. It is free for middle school students! It will be here at Wilson and there will be a bus. The deadline is the beginning of May so hurry! More Information and Registration Form
  
• There is also the Pasadena Educational Foundation Middle & High School Summer Program. Credit and enrichment classes offered. More Information.
  
• Library overdue fines? Do a good deed and pay for your fines at the same time… “Food for Fines” is still in effect for a short while. Bring in canned foods to pay for your library fines.

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We’re looking for home cooks to compete in Wilson’s 1st Chili Cook Off!  We need your help to make this a success! Registration for entries are now being accepted. You can pick up a registration form in the front office or download one from the school website. Gift cards or cash prizes for top winners!  The Cook Off will take place on Saturday, April 21st at Wilson’s Family Bazaar.  Please join us by entering today and, of course, coming on the 21st to taste and vote for our winner.

More Info & Registration Form: English | Spanish

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PHS Coffee with the Principal THIS Wednesday March 28 from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. PHS Principal Mr Barraza will be speaking about what's happening at Pasadena High School. Bring your questions & enthusiasm! PHS Student Cafeteria, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Parking is available in the lot south of the school on Sierra Madre Blvd.

On March 22 Wilson's drum corp, choir, and dance teams represented their school proudly at the PTA Founders Day luncheon at the Brookside Country Club. The Wilson drum corp, choir, dance team performed - the theme was "One Sound, One Voice, One World". The performance included African Dance, Salsa and Shuffle. As one of the students who participated shared, "Wilson was so good ♥ I'm so proud to be a student there!" 

Congratulations to Wilson's PUSD Science Fair winners!

• 8th grade: 2nd place - Megan McCreight; Honorable Mention - Gavin Kyte
• 7th grade: 3rd place - Michael Astourian; Honorable Mention - Joshua Mendez
• 6th grade: Honorable Mention - Angelica Arteaga

Bank of the West will donate $25 to Wilson School for every new checking account that we open at the Pasadena East Office now through April 27,2012 More Information: English

The Human Services and Recreation Department and Department of Housing are teaming up in March to make sure we’re providing the human services, recreation and housing programs Pasadenans need most. Take the survey at the Housing Department at City Hall, Villa-Parke Community Center, the Teen Education Center at La Pintoresca Park, Jackie Robinson Community Center, Robinson Park Recreation Center, Victory Park Recreation Center, Pasadena Senior Center and all Pasadena branch libraries. Fill out the survey online
at www.cityofpasadena.net or call (626) 744-4386 for help.

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Congratulations to Wilson's PUSD Science Fair winners!

• 8th grade: 2nd place - Megan McCreight; Honorable Mention - Gavin Kyte
• 7th grade: 3rd place - Michael Astourian; Honorable Mention - Joshua Mendez
• 6th grade: Honorable Mention - Angelica Arteaga

Bank of the West will donate $25 to Wilson School for every new checking account that we open at the Pasadena East Office now through April 27,2012 More Information: English

The Human Services and Recreation Department and Department of Housing are teaming up in March to make sure we’re providing the human services, recreation and housing programs Pasadenans need most. Take the survey at the Housing Department at City Hall, Villa-Parke Community Center, the Teen Education Center at La Pintoresca Park, Jackie Robinson Community Center, Robinson Park Recreation Center, Victory Park Recreation Center, Pasadena Senior Center and all Pasadena branch libraries. Fill out the survey online
at www.cityofpasadena.net or call (626) 744-4386 for help.

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Show your support for Wilson by ordering from Avon! All proceeds will benefit our school’s PTA. Avon catalogs can be picked up from the main office and all order forms and payments must be turned in to the main office by March 23.
More info: English | Spanish

PUSD Welcome Center Parent Information Event - High School 101 March 22 & 28, 2012
More info: English | Spanish

Pasadena Engineering and Science Expo, Saturday, May 19, 2012. “Showcasing innovation and opportunities to the next generation.”
More info: English

Free Family Festivals at the Pacific Asia Museum
More info: English

Summer Ideas for Middle School Students We are collecting suggestions and ideas for what our middle school students can do for the summer. Please let us know if you have ideas or suggestions for additions to this page of resources. See the Wilson Website - Summer 2012 Resources for Pasadena Middle Schoolers

Tutoring is available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 with Ms Muro in Room 204. If your student needs extra assistance with reading comprehension, writing or English then please join us for these tutoring sessions.

Wilson School Site Council - March 7, 2012 Meeting Agenda

TENNIS FITNESS 4 PARENTS Presented by Pasadena Tennis Association Beginner & Intermediate Tennis Lessons for Adults Fitness & Conditioning Included. Start a new work-out routine! Learn to play tennis or brush up on your game! Play tennis with your family and friends! More Information and some sobering PUSD health and fitness level facts.

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Destination College: A Family Road Map. Discussing what is expected of PUSD students as they plan ahead for college. English | Spanish

DayOne Parent Conference 2012. Saturday March 3. Explore topics affecting our children, get parenting tips, connect with valuable resources, engage with other parents.  English | Spanish

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This Saturday February 18, 2012, the Wilson marching band and flag squad will be in the African American Heritage Parade! Come out to cheer them on!

African American Heritage Parade
starts at 10AM
Charles White Park, Altadena
Parade ends at approximately 11:30AM at the Jackie Robinson Community Center 
 
Wilson participants will be meeting between 8:45 and 9am on Ventura St., the north side of the park. Please remember to wear your Wilson band t-shirt and blue jeans. Leave all instrument cases in the car and be sure to practice at home in order to memorize the music. There are two mandatory rehearsals next week, Wednesday, February 15 and Friday, February 17 from 3:30-4:30 pm.

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PUSD Districting Task Force: Have a Voice, Draw the Boundaries!
Join us to learn about the importance and impact ofthe new PUSD School District Regional Sub-District Boundaries! More info: English | Spanish

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Parents as Leaders 2012 Invitation & Registration
This workshop is intended to help participants to build and strengthen parent engagement in support of student achievement at each school. More information: English

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Get guidance, information, and facts to help your teen make smart and safe decisions regarding sex, at the Community Works workshop "Talking to Your Child About Sex".
More Information

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The Wilson Marching Band will be marching in the Black History Parade in Pasadena on February 18, 2012. All band students from beginning to advanced grades 6-8 have the opportunity to participate. Mandatory practice will be held every Wednesday after school from 3:30-4:30, starting Jan 25.
More information & permission slip: English | Spanish

Young & Healthy Mobile Dental Clinic March 2-9
More information: English | Spanish

The Wilson Tennis Team needs players!  Our team needs 3 more players!  If you know of someone who has some tennis experience please let them know about the team.  Contact ehendershott@tennispasadena.com for more information.

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NEW IN 2012!

The Wilson Weekly is on Facebook! Receive notice of the weekly newsletters on Facebook, as well as connecting with other Wilson Community members: 

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Parents are reminded that per California Vehicle Code 21113 ("Driving or parking on Public Grounds"), there is NO drop off or pick up in the Del Mar parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation.

The PUSD Clinic has free immunizatons for TDAP until December 22nd.
English | Spanish

Wilson Middle Tennis Team Meeting Weds Dec 14 3:30PM
English

Wilson Middle School 2011-12 Bell Schedule
English

Podley Properties 2011 Holiday Open House & Charity Gift Boutique.
The Boutique will benefit the Pasadena Educational Foundation.
Invitation

The Parent Portal is here!
Wilson has received Parent Portal verification codes! To get your code and enable access to the Parent Portal, you must come in to the Wilson main office between 8AM and 4PM and show a valid ID. With Parent Portal access, you can check grades, assignments and attendance online.

November 2, 2011 School Site Council Meeting
Minutes

November 16, 2011 School Site Council Meeting
Agenda

The November issue of the "Parents Make The Difference" newsletter is now available on the Wilson website:
English | Spanish

The PCC Educational Talent Search program is currently looking for students from your school to participate in the program! More info on eligibility and how to apply:
English

Another way to support Wilson: Spreebird! Spreebird is a deal-a-day website that offers 50-90% off restaurants, day spas, kids activities, golf, travel and much more, all in yoru community. Every time you make a purchase, 10% of profits continue to go back to our school
English | Spanish

October 19, 2011 School Site Council Meeting
Agenda | Minutes

November 2, 2011 School Site Council Meeting
Agenda

"Get Connected!" Parent Portal Training
Presented by the PUSD Welcome Center and Technology, Assessment & Accountability What is Parent Portal? It’s the easy way to see everything about your child’s academic status and more, anytime, on any computer.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 in the PUSD Board Room/Computer Lab, Second Floor, 351 S. Hudson Avenue.
Session I: 6:00 – 6:45pm. Session II: 6:45 – 7:30pm
English | Spanish
 
PHS 8th grade Shadow Day
December 7, 2011 - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PHS is opening its doors for those 8th graders who want to learn more about the school.  Come see what's happening at PHS; visit some classes; ask questions and get information.  Space is limited, so reservations are required. Contact Laurie Radcliff to reserve your spot. (626) 396-5880 Ext. 84072 or radcliff.lauren@pusd.us For parents, to learn more about Pasadena High School, sign up for a Campus Tour. Call (626) 396-5880 Ext. 84072 to reserve your spot.

PTA Pie Sale!
Starting November 1st you can get your holiday pies, save money AND raise money for Wilson Middle School! Fill out the form and bring it to the PTA table in the front of Wilson before or after school November 1—16th.
More Info | Order Form

Support Wilson with Escrip.com! With www.escrip.com you can support Wilson School every time you shop. Go to www.escrip.com to sign up, and designate "Woodrow Wilson Middle School" as your group selection. Then you can add your Vons card, Safeway, Pavilions and other loyalty cards, and participating merchants will make donations to Wilson based on purchases made by you. It's that easy. Sign up now!

Next week (October 23-31) is Red Ribbon Week!
Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.  Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon! More information...

September 7 School Site Council Meeting Minutes (update)
English

October 5 School Site Council Meeting Minutes (update)
English
 

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Here are this week's announcements and handouts from the school and district.   

• Coming soon: Wilson Middle School Tennis!  Try-outs will be in December and start practices in January.  Watch this space for further announcements. Looking forward to a great tennis season for Wilson!
• The Wilson Band will be selling Halloween novelty items the last two weeks of October in the band room at school. Support our band by purchasing creepy items such as glow necklaces, glow fangs, fingers, squishy eyes, fake mustaches, and much more!
• A letter from the principal regarding some recent staff reorganization at Wilson
  English | Spanish
• Oct 19 SSC Meeting Agenda
  English
• Calling All PROWLers Flyer
  English
  

Here are this week's announcements and handouts from the school and district.   

• Attendance & Doctors Appointments Students must bring a doctor's note if they miss school because of an appointment. Questions? Please contact the Attendance Clerk at 396-5800 ext. 78001.
  
• Are you a Google Calendar user? Did you know you can import the Wilson calendar into your Google calendar? See these instructions for how to do it. The Google iCal feed can be found here. 
  
  
• SSC Meeting Minutes Notes from the Sept 7 School Site Council can be found here.
   
• Parents Make a Difference PUSD has a subscription to The Parent Institute publication "Middle School Parents Still Make A Difference" -- a research-based newsletter that provides practical, proven information for parents, on an array of school success topics. The newsletter, available in English and Spanish, can be also be downloaded from the Family Resources page.
  

Here are this week's announcements and handouts from the school and district.

Dropping off Students: Please do not use the parking lot on Del Mar to drop off students. Please use the loading zone in front of the school on Madre. Thank you!

Parent Volunteers Needed: Library & PE Area. If you are interested please call or email the principal: rudchenko.sarah@pusd.us / 626 396 5800

Electronic Handouts:

• Free TDAP Vaccine Clinic
  English | Spanish
• Wilson Homework Policy 2011-2012
  English | Spanish
• Wilson Marching Band
  English | Spanish
• Oct 5 SSC Meeting Agenda
  English

Parents/Guardians