ACADEMIC TEAM INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Dr. Robyn WilsonHead CoachQuick Recall & Written Assessments

Sangeeta KadambiFuture Problem-Solving CoachJV Quick Recall Coach

WINNING TRADITION STATE QUICK RECALL CHAMPIONS 2015

ACADEMIC TEAM OPPORTUNITIES:

Quick Recall Future Problem Solvers Written Assessments Composition

GRADE ELIGIBILITY

Student must have a 3.0 GPA Grades will be obtained using the Infinite

Campus system. Students will be added to the eligibility sheet

at school. Must be passing five classes to compete at

matches or will be placed on academic probation for that week and will not be allowed to travel with the team.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

If failing in TWO classes: Student will attend practices, but use the

time as study hour until grade goes up. Student must get grade up by next match to

participate in match. Student will have two matches to raise their

grade(s) up or student will be removed from the team.

PRACTICES

Quick Recall and Written Assessment

Tuesdays BEST OPTION for

success: 2nd 9-wks class during 4th period

Parents/Students can provide snacks, to be eaten at beginning of practice.

Every member must learn how to use the machine, keep score, read questions and serve as the spotter.

Future Problem Solving (TBD) Students who are only

involved in FPS must attend.

Team must consist of 4 team members with an alternate

There is a Varsity and 6th Grade team

Tuesdays (4:15-5:30)Wednesdays (4:30-6:00)

HOME MATCHES (5:00-8:00PM)

Mondays WMS Library Parents will sign up to be written assessment

proctors, score keepers and time keepers. Students will bring $3 for pizza and drinks

BEFORE school to Dr. Wilson to order by match time.

TEAM UNIFORM

WMS T-shirt/Khaki pants Students without uniform at matches will not

compete. Student will need to order a team shirt if they

don’t already have one.

COMMUNICATION

Winburn GT webpage Email

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are expected to attend all matches and practices.

Practices Three consecutive unexcused practices missed,

student is off the team. Five total unexcused practices missed by Round

Robin in December will result in dismissal from team.

EXCUSED ABSENCES (FROM PRACTICES/MATCHES)

Absent from school Went home sick/left for family emergencies Making up a test/work with a teacher Doctor appointments (please work around

schedule) Sports (if involved in sports, all coaches

involved will need discuss schedule conflicts) Band/Choir (if involved, all coaches involved

will need discuss schedule conflicts)

TRANSPORTATION

Students will ride with parents to matches. Students need to present note from parent with permission to ride home with someone else from an away match.

Students will take the bus to Ms. Kadambi’s house for practice and be picked up there by parent(s)

DUES

$25 per student Payment Plan

Need money by first match All dues collected pay for

Governor’s Cup, equipment, and supplies

OTHER costs to students: Team entry fees for out-of-district

competitions Governor Cup fees International travel, hotel, and

entry fees

. Governor’s Cup

$325 dues, to be paid by March. (KAAC)

Student Dues WMS Team Dues

FUNDRAISERS

Any fundraiser will be a mandatory event; all students must participate. If student doesn’t want to participate in

fundraisers, they will pay extra on top of their dues.

The cost of operating the team will be divided by total number of team members. The additional money will be added to their dues.

Team Fundraisers: Poinsettias from Pemberton’s Florist Shop

HOLIDAY PONSETTIA FUNDRAISERNOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Last week October-First week November selling period Poinsettias in a wide variety of colors Delivery first week of December Includes delivery to school in Lexington Students/parents MUST pick-up poinsettias at school on delivery

day

LEAGUE SCHEDULE…WE PARENT HELP WITH THESE…PLEASE

TBA—generally begins on Mondays in October through December

SIXTH GRADE SHOWCASE TENTATIVE DATES:    6th grade Composition                          

December 1 6th grade Quick Recall & Written

Competition            December 5

 

GOVERNOR’S CUP CONSISTS OF…

Five Written Assessment Examinations–in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts and Arts/Humanities

Composition–On-Demand Writing Quick Recall Future Problem Solving–an award-winning

creative thinking competition

GOVERNOR CUP DATES…

TENTATIVE DATES:    District–Assessment, Quick Recall:                      

January 23

Regional–Future Problem Solving & Composition:   February 9

Regional–Assessment, Quick Recall:              

February 13 Governor’s Cup State Finals     March 19-

21 Galt House, Louisville

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READINGS FOR 2015 GOVERNOR’S CUP

NO REQUIRED READINGS THIS YEAR

OUT-OF-DISTRICT COMPETITIONS

October 10Fleming County NAQT InvitationalFee is $60/team. A team of 4 will be $15 each

October 24

Campbell County Classic/Alexandria, KYThe fee is $60 per team and all teams get to play all day. 

Teams of 4 and ask them to bring $15 each. 

November 7

Dunbar High School, Lexington, KY 8:30AM.  The fee is $60 per team and all teams get to play all day.  Teams of 4 and ask them to bring $15 each. 

December 12 Edmonson County Invitational

January 9Bate Middle School Quick Recall Danville, KY fee/team $60

February 6 Class Act Quick Recall Competition Louisville, KY FREEDistrict–Assessment, Quick Recall: January 23Regional–Future Problem Solving & Composition: February 9Regional–Assessment, Quick Recall: February 13Governor’s Cup State Finals March 19-21, Galt House, Louisville 

2015 MIDDLE SCHOOL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Atlanta Hyatt Regency hotel on the weekend of May 6-8, 2016. The registration fee is $545 per team if payment is received on or before

April 11. The fee is $575 per team after April 11. Schools whose first qualifying event occurred after March 1 have until April 24 to register at the lower rate. The deadline to accept an invitation is May 1 or when the field fills, whichever comes first.

The registration fee only covers entrance to the tournament. It does not cover transportation, lodging, food, or other expenses.

Teams bringing a working lockout system to the tournament will receive a $30 discount on the registration fee if it meets NAQT's national-championship standards. Each team may claim up to two such discounts. Lockout systems will be tested at check-in, and those that don’t have enough functioning buzzers will be denied the discount. Lockout system discounts will only be for systems that NAQT can keep from the beginning of the tournament until the lunch break on Sunday.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC TEAM PARENTS Be helpful and supportive of students and coaches. Allow the coaches to do the job of coaching the team as

they see fit. Respect the coach’s decisions and actions. Do not spread negativity. Always inform coach of any issues/problems first, do not

go over coaches head. Do not force child to be on Academic team, must be

child’s choice. Provide contact information with daytime email address. Put into effect the phone tree when necessary. Agree to and support the policies outlined in the

Academic Team Manual. Pay student dues. Attend any parent meetings to discuss upcoming events.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBERS

Have a positive attitude. Respect coaches and other team members. Agree to and support the policies in outlined the

Academic Team Manual. Attend all practices and matches. If absent inform Dr. Wilson in advance. Participate in all fundraisers or pay extra dues. Wear uniform to all matches. Be passing 6/6 classes. HAVE FUN!

COMPETITION SHIRTS

Will be ordered from Bumblebee Need size and check by Friday Navy short sleeve Port Authority  $16.00 

(Yth and Adult); Sizes of 2X are $2 more and 3X are $3 more.

GT WEBSITE….

Announcements, updates, and study materials will be posted on the GT homework webpage.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

 3.5 GPA (equivalent to a B, or 85%) or higher Candidates are then evaluated on the basis

of service, leadership, citizenship, and character

Contribute 4 hours of time to NJHS meetings and/or projects each semester

First club meeting will be tomorrow at 4:15 PM…students only and very brief

Dues $20 School membership cost to school: $125

(paid out of student dues)

NJHS HAS 4 “PILLARS”…

LEADERSHIP

CHARACTERSCHOLARSHIP

SERVICE

WHY SHOULD YOU BE INVOLVED:

Helps give you the volunteer hours you will need to apply for college

Looks Very good on college applications NJHS will get you into NHS in high school Fun with other members, plan 8th grade

dance and 8th grade T-shirt, Relay for Life, field trip to college, picnic, and Dodge ball!

CONTINUING THE WINNING TRADITION….

Once a WARRIOR…Always a WARRIOR

Celebrating success…the Winburn Way!!!