Dear West Shore Families,
It has been another fantastic week here at West Shore! Our students successfully completed the ELA and Math portions of the SBA, and we could not be more proud of their focus, perseverance, and effort throughout the testing process. Next up, our eighth graders will complete the NGSS Science Assessment, and we know they are well-prepared thanks to the outstanding work of our science teachers.
Teacher Appreciation Week
We also want to extend a huge thank you to all of our families for the incredible support shown during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our staff felt truly celebrated and appreciated all week long thanks to the thoughtful treats, notes, donations, and kindness from our school community. Your generosity and partnership mean so much to us, and we are deeply grateful for the care you show our teachers and staff.
Frozen Jr.
A special congratulations goes out to Ellen Connors and everyone involved in the wonderful production of Frozen Jr. Thursday night’s performance was absolutely incredible, and we are excited for another amazing show tonight. Our students’ talent, confidence, and hard work were truly on display, and we are so proud of everyone who helped make the production such a success.
Music News
Get ready for an exciting week of music at West Shore! On Monday, May 11th, our talented Strings, Band, and Chorus students will perform at Jonathan Law High School from 6:00–7:30 PM for their spring concert. It is always a wonderful evening that showcases the tremendous growth and dedication of our student musicians.
Then on Wednesday, May 13th, we look forward to our much-anticipated Weststock event at West Shore Middle School from 6:00–8:30 PM. This lively celebration of music is always a favorite tradition and brings our school community together for a fun-filled evening.
WAVE Program Update
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, our after-school WAVE program is beginning to wrap up, with the final day scheduled for May 29th. Thank you to all of the staff and families who have supported this wonderful program throughout the year. We are also exploring a short summer WAVE camp opportunity, so stay tuned for more information.
Milford Public Schools Art Show
The Milford Public Schools Art Show is now open at the Parsons Complex throughout the month of May. We encourage families to stop by and celebrate the creativity and talent of our student artists. The display is truly impressive, and we are proud of all of the West Shore students whose work is featured.
Upcoming Dates:
May 4 – May 15: NGSS Testing Window
May 7-8: Drama Club presents Frozen Jr.
May 11: Band, Chorus, and Strings Spring Concert at Jonathan Law High School
May 13: Early Dismissal & Weststock
May 19: 5th Grade Visit to West Shore
May 20: 7th Grade Trip to Mystic
May 25: No School – Memorial Day
May 26: Hollyrock Game Shows
June 1: 6th Grade Trip to Adventure Park
June 2: Citywide Track Meet
June 2: 8th Grade Dinner Dance at Tyde
June 3: 8th Grade Trip to Holiday Hill
June 4: 7th Grade Trip to Beardsley Zoo
June 12: 8th Grade Stepping Up Ceremony at Jonathan Law High School
June 15-16: Early Dismissal for Students
June 17: Early Dismissal / Last Day of School
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are helping our students finish the year strong!
Warmly,
Carrie Keramis
Principal, West Shore Middle School
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 our staff how much we appreciate everything they do for our kids. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Upcoming dates:
5/20 PTA Meeting 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Join here: WSMS
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vfh-onus-djs