WZMS NEWS

Today is: September 24, 2012

Are you dressed for Success? Is your shirt tucked in? Are you in proper school uniform: white button down shirt, black slacks, and black shoes? You can wear a black or white sweater during the day. No hooded jacket or “hoodies”, or backpacks.

WORD OF THE DAY

anonymous (adj) of unknown authorship

Mr. Nobody By Anonymous I know a funny little man, As quiet as a mouse, Who does the mischief that is done In everybody’s house! There’s no one ever sees his face, And yet we all agree That every plate we break was cracked By Mr. Nobody. ’Tis he who always tears out books, Who leaves the door ajar, He pulls the buttons from our shirts, And scatters pins afar; That squeaking door will always squeak, For prithee, don’t you see, We leave the oiling to be done By Mr. Nobody. The finger marks upon the door By none of us are made; We never leave the blinds unclosed, To let the curtains fade. The ink we never spill; the boots That lying round you see Are not our boots,—they all belong To Mr. Nobody.

School News

Library Hours Monday-Friday 7:30-4:15

LIBRARY HOURS Monday-Friday 7:30-8:30 (Passes From Mr. Romano) 8:30-4:15 (Passes from your teacher)

LIBRARY HOURS Monday-Friday 7:30-8:30 (Passes From Mr. Romano) 8:30-4:15 (Passes from your teacher)

Students please remember that… the vending machine hours are: 8:30 am to 8:45 And 4:10 to 4:20

Students please remember that cell phones, gum, rubber bands and sunflower seeds are not allowed here at Zucker Middle School. X X X X

Book Goal Take time each day to read your book.

Sharing your favorite book with a friend is what reading is all about!

ATTENTION 8 TH GRADE STUDENTS…. TAKE THE 2012 PSAT/NMSQT Would you like to experience taking a college entrance exam as an 8 th grade student? This is a great way to begin preparing for your future and entrance exams you will take when you apply to a college or university in high school! The PSAT will be given: When : Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Where : Jerry Zucker Middle School Cost : $14.00 You must register and pay the test fee no later than Tuesday, September 25, COME TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE TO: REGISTER FOR THE TEST AND PAY THE FEE AND FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TAKING THE PSAT

Teachers, staff, & faculty do you have something that you can’t wait to share with everyone else in our school. Make a Power Point slide and send it to Mr. Sanders.

CLUB NEWS

Artist Guild Club Where –Art Room, Room #144 When –Thursday morning at 7:30

Technology Club Where: – Media Center When: – 4:15-5:45

TENNIS CLUB Are you interested in being a part of the fastest growing sport in the Low Country? Come out on Wednesdays, from 4:15-5:45 No experience necessary!

BULLYING IS NOT COOL !

What is Bullying? Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that can happen anywhere. It is not a phase children have to go through, it is not “Just messing around”, and it is not something to grow out of. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm. Bullying takes many forms including: – Physical violence and attacks – Verbal taunts, name-calling and put downs – Threats and intimidation – Extortion or stealing or money and possessions – Exclusion from the peer group – Cyber bullying occurs when people use the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others

Types of Bullies The Name Caller Name Callers bully others by saying things that are rude, hurtful or embarrassing. They may insult people because of their race, looks, abilities, or religious beliefs. Some Name Callers use words to threaten or scare people.

Types of Bullies The Brute Brutes may threaten, hit, kick, trip or push others. Some brutes demand that people give them money and threaten violence if someone says no. Brutes may also take, hide or destroy other person’s belongs.

Types of Bullies The “Friend” The “Friend” can act nice one minute and mean the next. He/She may tease people, say bad things about them or boss them around. These bullies often make people feel like they deserve to be mistreated, calling them “touchy” if they complain about the bullying. They may also gossip or spread rumors, make up stories to get people into trouble, or pressure people into doing things they do not want to do.

Types of Bullies The Crowd The Crowd is a group of bullies, like a street gang or a social clique. A clique is a group of friends who share the same interest. The Crowd might tell people to ignore someone, spread false stories about a person to make him look bad, or to ask someone to do something wrong.

Types of Bullies The Jokester Jokester bullies love to get attention and make others laugh by insulting or teasing people about things like their size, race, religion, looks or grades. Some will even make fun of people who have a medical problem or physical disability. Jokesters usually excuse their bullying by saying it was “only a joke.”

Types of Bullies The Cyberbully Cyberbullying is similar to other types of bullying, except it takes place online and through text messages sent to cell phones. Cyberbullies can be classmates, online acquaintances, and even anonymous users, but most often they do know their victims.

Types of Bullies The Cyberbully Some examples of ways kids bully online are:  Sending someone mean or threatening s, instant messages, or text messages  Excluding someone from an instant messenger buddy list or blocking their for no reason  Tricking someone into revealing personal or embarrassing information and sending it to others  Breaking into someone's or instant message account to send cruel or untrue messages while posing as that person  Creating websites to make fun of another person such as a classmate or teacher  Using website to rate peers as prettiest, ugliest, etc.

Types of Bullies The Cyberbully Both boys and girls sometimes bully online and just as in face-to-face bullying, tend to do so in different ways. Boys more commonly bully by sending messages of a sexual nature or by threatening to fight or hurt someone. Girls more often bully by spreading rumors and by sending messages that make fun of someone or exclude others. They also tell secrets.

Bully Fact: Each day 160,000 students miss school for fear of being bullied! Bullying can lead teenagers to feel tense, anxious, and afraid. It can affect their concentration in school, and can lead them to avoid school in some cases.

MYTH: – If I tell someone it will just make it worse FACT: – Research shows that bullying will stop when adults in authority and peers get involved

MYTH: – Just stand up for yourself and hit them back FACT: – Hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk for serious physical harm

MYTH: – People are born bullies FACT: – Bullying is a learned behavior and behaviors can be changed. If bullying continues for some time, it can begin to affect teens’ self-esteem and feeling of self-worth. It also can increase their social isolation, leading them to become withdrawn and depressed, anxious, and insecure.

Cool School News

today to Ms. Jack belated happy birthday to Ms. Jenkins-Scott her birthday was Sept. 1st Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday today to Carol Ann Ellis Berenice Miron Happy Birthday

this weekend to Chaneidria Adams Briaca Jackson Alanna Parker Marcus Green Happy Birthday

Daily Shout Out Shout Out Today to Ms. Douglas College Attended: Guilford College (undergrad) UGA (graduate) Interesting Fact: Used to work in a honey factory. Fun Fact: Wins concert tickets on the radio a lot!

Character Traits

Character Trait for August Integrity Acting in a way that is fair, just and moral

Character Trait for September Wisdom Knowing what you need to do and choosing to do it

Character Trait for October Individuality Discovering who you are meant to be so you can make a difference

Character Trait for November Cooperation Working together to do more than you can do alone

Character Trait for December Compassion Caring enough to do something about someone else’s needs

Character Trait for January Self-discipline Doing what you need to do so you can grow

Character Trait for February Honor Letting someone know you see how valuable they are

Character Trait for March Honesty Watching what you say and do so others will trust

Character Trait for April Friendship Finding someone that you enjoy spending time with and trust

Character Trait for May Patience Waiting until later for what you want right now

SPORTS NEWS

Volleyball Schedule NEXT GAME: September 25, 2012 VS. Buist