Wiggs Middle School

🌟EARLY RELEASE🌟 El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 12. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Find the early release schedule here ➡️ episd.org/o/episd/page/calendars #ItStartsWithUs

Parents, The PTA will be selling Spirit wear during Parent-Teacher Conferences today. Please see attached flyers for more information. Today during the Resource Fair the Library will be here to make enhanced Library cards. If you are interested in getting one please see the attached flyers for what you will need to bring. Thank you!

Please take a moment to read through our February 2025 Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/e9mxc

Dear Wolverine Families, We have a busy week ahead, filled with opportunities for students and parents to engage with our school community. Please take note of the upcoming events: 🗓 All Week: 🎟 NJHS Valentine’s Dance tickets on sale – $3 (Dance on 2/14 from 2-3 PM in the Cafeteria) 📅 Key Dates & Events: • Tuesday, 2/11 – 8th Grade Parent Meeting at 4 PM in the Cafeteria • Wednesday, 2/12 – Early Release at 11:35 AM 🏫 Campus Improvement Team (CIT) Meeting at 3 PM • Thursday, 2/13 – ❤️ Healthy Relationships Workshop at 9 AM & 5 PM (Resource Center) 🤝 Community Networking Meeting at 2 PM (Resource Center) • Friday, 2/14 – NJHS Valentine’s Dance (2-3 PM, Cafeteria) ☕ Coffee with the Principal at 9 AM (Resource Center or via Zoom) • Monday, 2/17 – No School (Presidents’ Day) We encourage all parents to get involved and stay informed! If you have any questions, please contact Ms.Guzman

Dear Parents and Guardians of 8th Graders, As we approach the end of the school year, we recognize the significance of the 8th grade ceremony for our students and their families. This milestone marks an important transition and we want to ensure it is a memorable and meaningful event for all. To discuss the details and gather your valuable input, we are holding a meeting on February 11th at 4:00 at Wiggs Middle School cafeteria. This will be an opportunity for us to come together, share ideas, and plan a ceremony that truly celebrates the achievements of our 8th graders. Your participation is crucial in making this event special for our children. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to create a memorable experience for our students. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Rudy Diaz Principal Wiggs Middle School

Join Our Team as a Crossing Guard! 🛑🚸 Make a difference in the lives of El Paso ISD students by creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. 🌟 Be a part of the community that helps our students thrive! Apply now ➡️ episd.org/o/episd/page/volunteer #ItStartsWithUs

❤️ February is Heart Month! ❤️ Join us in wearing red on Friday, Feb. 7, for National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for women’s cardiovascular health.❣️ Throughout February, the El Paso ISD Benefits team will be offering free blood pressure screenings for district employees!🌟 Learn more ➡️ episd.org/healthyliving #ItStartsWithUs

📢 Attention Parents & Guardians! 📢 📅 TOMORROW: Parent-Teacher Conferences 🏫 🕐 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM ⏰ Early Release for Students: 11:35 AM 💡 PLUS! Don’t Miss Our Resource Fair (1:00 - 3:00 PM) ✔️ 6th Grade Immunizations 💉 ✔️ Library Card ID for Parents (Available 2:00 - 4:00 PM) 📚 ✔️ Blood Drive (1:30 - 4:00 PM) 🩸 ✔️ And Many More Community Resources! Come connect with teachers, support your child’s success, and take advantage of these valuable resources!

A few of our Wolverines are collecting toys for their Leadership program! Students may donate toys before school and be entered into a raffle!

The Tocando orchestra and choir celebrated Black History Month with a powerful performance at the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras' Annual Winter Concert! 🎶🌟 The showcase highlighted students from Aoy, Douglass, Hart, Wiggs, and Bowie, while also honoring the legacy of Frederick F. Douglass Elementary and shedding light on local stories of racial and linguistic segregation. #ItStartsWithUs

8th grade parents, Please join us for an information meeting from EPCC on the Dual Credit Program. When: February 6, 2025 5:00 PM to 6:00PM in the Wiggs Cafeteria.

🤖REGIONAL ROBOTICS COMPETITION🤖 El Paso ISD students were challenged to create two robots that demonstrated teamwork, with the task of passing a ball between robots in the air.🌟 Congratulations to the top 3 teams: 🏆 1st: Captain Gabriel L. Navarrete Middle School 🥈 2nd: Captain Gabriel L. Navarrete Middle School 🥉 3rd: Wiggs Middle School #ItStartsWithUs

February is Black History Month, a time to commemorate the legacy and incredible achievements of Black Americans. So many suffered through subjugation and the oppression of inequality; they rose to fight for equality for all and drive our Nation toward a more perfect union. Their achievements are a reflection of American greatness! #ItStartsWithUs #BlackHistoryMonth

Today, we celebrate the start of National School Counseling Week!🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our school counselors for your continued dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where every student can thrive. #ItStartsWithUs

Parents, If you would like to view your child's Progress Report, please log into Parent Portal. https://elpasoisd.erp.frontlineeducation.com/selfserve/EntryPointHomeAction.do?parent=true

WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT IMMUNIZE EL PASO WILL BE OFFERING VACCINATIONS FOR OUR 6TH GRADERS. AT OUR RESOURCE AND HEALTH FAIR ON 2/6/25 FROM 1-3 PM IN THE GYM. THEY ACCEPT MOST INSURANCES. ADDITIONALLY, THEY PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS VACCINES FOR CHILDREN (TVFC) PROGRAM, WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO OFFER VACCINES TO CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 18 WHO QUALIFY AND DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE. FOR THOSE STUDENTS, THE COST IS $10 FOR ONE VACCINE OR $20 FOR TWO OR MORE VACCINES. FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE TVFC PROGRAM, WE HAVE OTHER VACCINES AVAILABLE AT SELF-PAY RATES. ATTACHED IS A CONSENT FORM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE 17 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AND WILL NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR PARENTS. PLEASE ENSURE THESE FORMS ARE SIGNED BY PARENTS AND BROUGHT TO THE EVENT AT THE TIME OF VACCINATION.

We will be having our parent teacher conferences on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1-6pm. Students will be released at 11:35, please plan on being prompt when picking them up. If your child rides the bus and usually gets to their stop 15 minutes after dismissal, then on early release they will get to their stop 15 minutes after dismissal. We will have 10 minute conferences, No appointments needed, first come first serve.Turn in your checklist to receive your free dress bracelet. The Resource Center will be hosting a Resource & Health Fair at the same time from 1-3PM. The Resource & Health Fair will have: 6th grade immunizations from Immunize El Paso (please see flyer for more information) Blood Drive New Library Cards Health Resources Mental Health Resources and more

PTA will be assembling snack bags for our Teachers and Staff to enjoy during the Parent-Teacher Conferences being held on February 6th. We are asking if you can help us by donating items to go in these snack bags (bottled water case, granola bars, trail mix snack packs, mini chocolate bars, fruit, mints, cookie snack packs, hard candy individually wrapped, gum packages, chip bags) To see the list of items and sign up to donate please click on the link below! https://bit.ly/40wGY8S We ask that all donations be labeled "PTA" and delivered to the front office no later than Wednesday, February 5th by end of day. If you are unable to buy and drop off items you can also help by making a monetary donation 💲. We can do the shopping for you. 😃Please click on the link below. https://teacher-appreciation-week-donations-volunteers-c-26205.cheddarup.com Thank you for helping us treat our Wiggs Teachers and Staff! 💝

🌟EL PASO ISD SURPLUS AUCTION🌟 Don't miss your chance to purchase classroom furniture, electronics, and kitchen equipment! 🕘 9:00 AM 🗓 Saturday, Feb. 1 📍 4900 Woodrow Bean Transmountain ✅ Cash and credit cards accepted For more details, contact Auctions Unlimited Neil Waxman, Tx Lic #12930 📞 (915) 373-3887 #ItStartsWithUs

Dear El Paso ISD Community, We invite you to participate in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2025-2026 Academic Year Calendar and the selection of the proposed 2026-2027 Academic Year Calendar. 📅 The voting period ends Thursday, Jan. 30.🌟 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Voting_0121 #ItStartsWithUs