At Winburn Middle School, we believe that strong family-school-community partnerships are crucial for student success. To foster these partnerships, we are excited to announce a series of upcoming family engagement events designed to connect families with our school community, provide valuable resources, and promote a collaborative learning environment. Our goal is to provide open spaces where we can work together!

Here are the details of our upcoming family engagement events:

• Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Night: a BOOKtacular Event:
  Date: October 16 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm Location: Winburn Middle School

Join us for an informative evening where you can learn about your student’s MAP progress, engage in activities to learn about our Hispanic/Latinx heritage, including a giveaway of books from Hispanic/Latinx authors!  We will also have multiple community agencies here to provide resources and food trucks on our campus!

• Parent-Teacher Conferences
  Date: November 16 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM Location: Winburn Middle School

These one-on-one conferences provide an opportunity for you to discuss your child's progress, goals, and any concerns with their teachers.  Please stay tuned for information

regarding sign up. 

• Family Workshops
  Date/Time: TBA Location: Winburn Middle School

We will be hosting a series of workshops on various topics, including study strategies, online safety, and more! We will soon launch some opportunities for you to meet with the principal to discuss topics of interest.  These sessions will be designed to equip families with valuable information and skills to support their student’s education as well as collect input and feedback.

• PTSA Meetings
  Date: October 17 Time: 6:30PM Location: Winburn Middle School Library

We encourage all parents to attend our Parent-Teacher-Student Association meetings. It's a platform to stay informed about school activities, share your ideas, and contribute to the school's improvement.

Please mark these dates on your calendar and make every effort to participate in these events. Your involvement and engagement in your student’s education are essential for their success. We look forward to seeing you at Winburn Middle School.

One of the most rewarding aspects of volunteering at Winburn Middle School is the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the students.  Whether it is to assist in a classroom, participate in extracurricular activities, or offer guidance and mentorship, every moment spent with students is a chance to inspire and empower them.  

We are seeking individuals or groups interested in pouring into our school and into the lives of our students.  The first step to volunteer is to complete a Volunteer Application and a FCPS Background Check! Please call us if you need assistance with either application.  Soon after fall break, we will connect with those interested to match with needs across our building.  If you have trade skills or other experiences that might enhance learning opportunities for our students, we need you! 

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact our school office at 859-381-3967.  Thank you for being a valued part of our Winburn Middle School community, and we look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

New Website!

I am thrilled to present our up-to-date Youth Services Center web page, designed to be your one-stop destination for all things related to the Youth Services Center. CLICK HERE to find information about YSC programs, volunteer opportunities, and much more!

Backpack Food Program

The Winburn Youth Services Center is here to support the nutritional needs of students and their families through the Backpack program. For a limited number of students, weekly snack bags can be provided to supplement families over the weekend. To begin receiving a weekend snack bag, please complete this form (https://forms.gle/NgG8WctcMT18NiQS6) or contact our Youth Service Coordinator, Adrean Woolfolk at (859)-381-3967 or adrean.woolfolk@fayette.kyschools.us

The Dentist is coming to Winburn!

The dentist is coming to Winburn on November 2, 2023! The School Smiles on-site dental program will provide on-site dental care for ALL students that signup to participate. The dental team will set up inside Winburn Middle School and they accept Medicaid, private insurance, offer self-pay rates and grants through their foundation. Registration is now open online at: www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup with over 100 languages to choose from when completing the online form. For more information, contact the Youth Service Coordinator, Adrean Woolfolk at (859)-381-3967 or adrean.woolfolk@fayette.kyschools.us

Educational Talent Search

TRO Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a college access program for students in grades 7-12, that are interested in going to college.  ETS assists with post-secondary success by offering academic support and enrichment opportunities. The program includes monthly workshops, summer camps, and college visits. Please complete this form if you would like for your student to participate. https://forms.gle/saDehqKVsmFMRGbx5

Youth Services Center Needs Survey

The Youth Services Center strives to meet the needs and interests of all students and their families. The information that you provide will help us plan programs and activities. Please take a few minutes to fill out the parent survey for the 2023 needs assessment. https://forms.gle/E4SYrJNmweow9Gmo6

A Note on Attendance

• Parents have a total of ten (10) parent notes to write for student illness. After a total of ten (10) cumulative absences due to illness, students are required to present a written statement from a medical professional (doctor, dentist, psychologist, etc.) for each additional absence for the school year, in order to be excused.

• Tardies due to illness: Parents have a total of ten (10) parent notes to write for student tardiness due to illness. After a total of ten (10) cumulative tardies due to illness, students are required to present a written statement from a medical professional (doctor, dentist, psychologist, etc.) for each additional tardy for the school, in order to be excused.

*Parents remember you have (3) days once your student returns to school to get your note in.

Tech Help:
If your student's Chromebook is not functioning correctly, has been damaged, lost or stolen, please contact the school immediately.  We can fix it! Our phone number is 1-859-381-3967.  We even help with missing or broken chargers.

You may also use the District's Tech Help Line: (859-381-4410) weekdays from 8am - 4:30pm. 

Cell Phones & Earbuds at School:
It is important for students to be focused while at school.  Therefore, cell phones and earbuds may not be used in the classroom or hallways.  Failure for students to follow this expectation will result in the following consequences: 

1st Offense - Device will be confiscated and turned in to the front office.  Student may pick up the item at the end of the day.

2nd Offense - Device will be confiscated and turned in to the front office.  Parent/Guardian must pick up the device from the front office.

3rd Offense & Beyond - Device will be confiscated & held for 5 days in the front office.  AFTER 5 days, only a parent/guardian may recover the device.  The incident will be documented as a behavior event.  

Our school support staff is here to help.  Click each name to send an email directly.

Mrs. Cassidy - 6th Grade Counselor
Mr. Weaver - 7th Grade/GTAP Counselor
Ms. Darkomensah- 8th Grade Counselor
Ms. Culbertson - District Mental Health Specialist
Mr. Alicea - District Mental Health Specialist (habla español)
Ms. Rice - School Psychologist

Students and families may also complete a STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES REQUEST and a member of our support staff will reach out to you.

Second Steps Information
Second Steps are lessons taught at Winburn geared towards understanding the socioemotional needs of all students.

6th Grade

Lesson 6: Monitoring Your Progress
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn strategies for how to stay on track toward their goals. They’ll learn how to monitor their own progress, decide if they need to try new strategies, and determine when their goal is complete.
Question
Ask your child about a goal they’re actively working toward. Ask them if they are encountering any roadblocks and how you can help them determine the next steps forward.

Lesson 7: Bringing It All Together
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will bring it all together and create an action plan to help them accomplish one of the goals they chose at the beginning of the unit.
Question
Ask your child what their goal is, how they broke it down into smaller goals, and their plans for achieving it. Discuss how you can support them if things at home or in school slow them down or stand in their way and about how you can celebrate when they achieve their goal.

Lesson 8: Common Types of Bullying
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will discuss different types of bullying, and increase their awareness that bullying can look and feel different in each situation.
Question
Ask your child if they have experienced bullying or negative jokes recently. Encourage them to tell you how it made them feel and let them know you’re there to support them.

Lesson 9: Recognizing Bullying
Summary
This week’s lesson will help your child understand the difference between bullying and joking around, and that joking can escalate and become bullying. Helping students understand when joking becomes bullying can reduce negative impacts on others.
Question
Tell your child about a time you witnessed or experienced bullying. Describe how this made you feel and ask your child what they might have felt.

7th Grade

Lesson 6: Overcoming Roadblocks 2
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will identify a goal they want to work on, anticipate roadblocks, and develop an If–Then Plan for their own goal.
Question
Think of a time you achieved a big goal, such as learning to drive or graduating from school. Tell your child about your big goal and some of the smaller goals you needed to finish in order to achieve it. Ask your child to tell you about a goal they have.

Lesson 7: Advice on Roadblocks
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will put their knowledge about overcoming roadblocks into action by giving advice to a sixth-grader who is struggling to learn something new.
Question
Tell your child about a time you had to try something new to overcome a roadblock, such as asking someone for help or looking at a problem with a different viewpoint. Tell your child what eventually helped you overcome that roadblock.

Lesson 8: What Is Harassment?
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize harassment and tell how it’s different from bullying.
Question
Talk to your child about an example of harassment you heard about, or—if you’re comfortable—something you experienced. Ask your child how this is different from bullying.

Lesson 9: What Is Sexual Harassment?
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize the difference between sexual harassment and flirting so they can make informed decisions about how to respond.
Question
Remind your child that it's important that they tell you if they experience sexual harassment. If you feel comfortable doing so, share an example of sexual harassment you or another person has experienced and how you or the other person dealt with it.

8th Grade

Lesson 6: My Future Self
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will imagine who they want to be in the future.
Question
Ask your child what they want their life to look like in the future. What skills or abilities do they want to have? What qualities or values do they want to develop?

Lesson 7: My Path Forward
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will envision a path to become their best self by using strengths and skills they already have.
Question
Ask your child what skills, interests, or abilities they want to develop and how you can help.

Lesson 8: Understanding Bullying
Summary
This week’s lesson will help your child examine common beliefs about bullying and harassment. They will begin to gain a perspective on how their opinions compare to those of others.
Question
Ask your child what they think enables bullying and harassment. Encourage a conversation about why bullying and harassment still happens.

Lesson 9: Social Factors that Contribute to Bullying
Summary
In this week’s lesson, your child will consider other people’s attitudes and beliefs about bullying and harassment, as well as their own.
Question
Share your thoughts and feelings around bullying and harassment with your child. Find out where you and your child agree and disagree and have a respectful discussion.