May 9, 2025
Dear West Shore Families,
It’s been a wonderful and eventful week at West Shore Middle School!
First and foremost, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible PTA for the unforgettable Teacher Appreciation Week festivities. From relaxing chair massages to a delicious pizza truck — all wrapped in a fun and festive Wicked theme — our staff felt truly appreciated and celebrated. A special thank you goes to Liz Shipman, whose hard work and dedication in organizing and carrying out the entire event made it such a resounding success. We are so thankful for all that you do to support our teachers and staff.
On Monday, May 5th, the Citywide Art Show opened in the Educational Halls of the Parsons Complex. Guests enjoyed punch and cookies while admiring the outstanding artwork created by our talented West Shore students. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this inspiring showcase of creativity and skill — we are so proud of our student artists!
On Tuesday, we were excited to welcome our incoming sixth graders to West Shore! Our future Wildcats rotated through three engaging stations designed to provide information, answer questions, and offer fun activities to help them feel comfortable and confident about their upcoming transition to middle school. It was wonderful to meet these enthusiastic students, and we look forward to welcoming them officially next fall.
This week, our seventh-grade science teachers led their students on an exciting field trip to the Audubon Center. Over three days, students had the opportunity to explore the amazing creatures and habitats of the Long Island Sound. This hands-on experience brought classroom learning to life and offered an engaging exploration of our local environment.
Looking ahead, a reminder that the Smarter Balanced Assessment begins next week. Our testing window runs from May 12th to May 23rd. Please ensure your child comes to school well-rested and with a fully charged Chromebook each day so they are prepared to do their best.
Finally, Happy Mother’s Day to all of our wonderful WSMS moms! We hope you enjoy a weekend filled with love, appreciation, and special moments.
Warmly,
Carrie Keramis
Principal
West Shore Middle School
West Shore Middle School Spring Events:
Wednesday, May 14 - Band and Strings Concert (at Law)
Tuesday, May 20 - Chorus Concert (at West Shore)
Wednesday, May 21 - Seventh Grade trip to Mystic
Wednesday, May 21 - Weststock (at West Shore)
Thursday, May 29 - The Little Mermaid Jr. (at WSMS)
Friday, May 30 - The Little Mermaid Jr. (at WSMS)
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day (no school)
Tuesday, May 27 - Eighth Grade Dinner Dance
Wednesday, May 28 - Eighth Grade trip to Holiday Hill
Tuesday, June 3 - Middle School Track Meet (rain date: Wednesday, June 4)
Friday, June 6th - Grade 8- Graduation, 6:15 at JLAW
Wednesday, June 11 - Last Day of School
Warmly,
Carrie Keramis
Principal
WSMS PTA Updates: Special thank you to Liz Shipman for all of her work for teacher appreciation week! Thank you to all of the families that donated to help us show teachers how much we appreciate everything they do for our kids. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Upcoming dates:
5/21 PTA Meeting at 5:30 in the media center