The WS/FC Schools Mental Health Department & Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services is partnering to host a community engagement event titled "Real Talk, What's Really Going On?: A Safe Place to discuss mental health & substance use in our community" on Monday, February 23rd at 5:30pm - 7:30pm (detailed schedule below). Hannah Phillips, Community Educator at Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services and I are facilitating this event and are inviting resources throughout Forsyth County to set up resource tables for our families.
The goal of Real Talk is to bring teens and families together to openly discuss mental health and substance use in our community, as well as connect them with wellness and support resources. This event will open with a resource fair followed by separate breakout sessions for youth (8-12th grades) and parents.
The goal of Real Talk is to bring teens and families together to openly discuss mental health and substance use in our community, as well as connect them with wellness and support resources. This event will open with a resource fair followed by separate breakout sessions for youth (8-12th grades) and parents.
Phylicia Rashad made Broadway history in 2004, becoming the first Black woman to win a Tony Award for Best Actress for her powerful performance as Lena Younger in ‘A Raisin in the Sun.’ Despite Black actresses shining on Broadway for decades, no one had ever won in this category—until Rashad.
Beyond Broadway, she became a household name as Claire Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show’ and has mentored the next generation of Black performers. With a career spanning theatre, TV, and film, Phylicia Rashad is more than an actress—she’s a trailblazer who shattered ceilings!
https://youtube.com/shorts/W3m2WbTiVUQ?si=OLeC93uPFn0Be8xy
Beyond Broadway, she became a household name as Claire Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show’ and has mentored the next generation of Black performers. With a career spanning theatre, TV, and film, Phylicia Rashad is more than an actress—she’s a trailblazer who shattered ceilings!
https://youtube.com/shorts/W3m2WbTiVUQ?si=OLeC93uPFn0Be8xy
Due to the threat of strong winds that would make bus travel unsafe, WS/FCS will be closed Monday, March 16. All school and district buildings are closed to the public. All student activities are cancelled.
Please note:
We have exhausted our banked and remote days. We must make up this student day on Tuesday, May 26.
Happy Women's History Month
Aladdin Jr. is coming to Mineral Springs Middle for two nights.
March 4th and 5th @ 6pm.
tickets are $3.00
March 4th and 5th @ 6pm.
tickets are $3.00
National School Breakfast Week March 2–6
We are excited to celebrate National School Breakfast Week in our cafeterias from March 2–6! This year’s theme, “The Quest for School Breakfast,” highlights the important role breakfast plays in helping students start their day energized, focused, and ready to learn. Check out our flyer for ways to win prizes and the dress up themes for cafeteria staff. Students and School Staff are urged to get involved with dress up themes.
Cafeteria staff themed Dress-Up Days
We encourage staff and students to participate:
Monday: Flowers and Crowns
Tuesday: Fantasy Characters
Wednesday: Heroes and Villains
Thursday: Princes, Princesses, and Royalty
Friday: T-Shirt Day
We are excited to celebrate National School Breakfast Week in our cafeterias from March 2–6! This year’s theme, “The Quest for School Breakfast,” highlights the important role breakfast plays in helping students start their day energized, focused, and ready to learn. Check out our flyer for ways to win prizes and the dress up themes for cafeteria staff. Students and School Staff are urged to get involved with dress up themes.
Cafeteria staff themed Dress-Up Days
We encourage staff and students to participate:
Monday: Flowers and Crowns
Tuesday: Fantasy Characters
Wednesday: Heroes and Villains
Thursday: Princes, Princesses, and Royalty
Friday: T-Shirt Day
Mrs. Ansa and Ms. McFarlane conducted this cultural activity where students were able to virtually meet students in the Philippines. They were able to ask questions regarding differences and similarities between the Philippines and United States of America. A cultural exchange zoom meeting “Voices Across Borders”, where students from Jamaica, Philippines and America shared information about school, traditions and celebrations.
It's Black History SPIRIT WEEK!!
MONDAY -February 23rd
Black
Excellence Day
Students & staff dress:
Business attire
Career uniforms
"Future Me"
outfits
TUESDAY-February 24th
Culture
Through the Decades Day
Students and
Staff dress like 70s, 80s, 90s and | 2000s
WEDNESDAY- February 25th
HBCU / College
Pride Day
Students & staff wear:
• HBCU gear
• Any college
gear
THURSDAY- February 26th
Afrocentric / Heritage Day
Students & Staff wear:
African prints
Red, Black &
Green
Cultural attire
FRIDAY-February 27th
Unity & School
Pride Day
Students wear:
MSMS colors (Blue/Green/ White) or
Black History
Month colors
Mineral Springs Middle Drama Presents ALADDIN JR.
When: March 5 and 6
@ 6pm
Where: Mineral Springs Auditorium
Ticket price: $3.00
When: March 5 and 6
@ 6pm
Where: Mineral Springs Auditorium
Ticket price: $3.00
Porgy and Bess has been debated since its debut in 1935. On one hand, it was revolutionary—featuring an all-Black cast in an opera at a time when opportunities for Black performers were rare. With iconic songs like ‘Summertime’ and ‘I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’,’ it became a cultural landmark.
But its portrayal of Black life in Catfish Row has sparked criticism for reinforcing stereotypes. Despite the controversy, Porgy and Bess has been revived multiple times, with stars like Sidney Poitier, Audra McDonald, and Norm Lewis keeping its legacy alive. It even became a Hollywood film and inspired countless adaptations, proving its lasting impact on theatre and opera.
Brian Stokes Mitchell isn’t just a Broadway star—he’s a powerhouse with a voice that shaped musical theatre! Known for his deep, commanding baritone, he delivered unforgettable performances in ‘Ragtime’ as Coalhouse Walker Jr., earning a Tony nomination, and won Best Actor for ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ in 2000.
With iconic roles in ‘Man of La Mancha’ and beyond, Mitchell’s talent is unmatched. But he’s also a leader, serving as chairman of The Actors Fund and giving back to the theatre community. A true Broadway legend!
Cicely Tyson was more than an actress—she was a force of nature who changed Hollywood and Broadway forever. Refusing to play demeaning roles, she became known for portraying strong, inspiring Black women.
She made history in 2013, winning her first Tony Award at age 88 for ‘The Trip to Bountiful.’ On screen, she broke barriers with her Oscar-nominated role in ‘Sounder’ and captivated audiences in ‘Roots,’ ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,’ ‘Fried Green Tomatoes,’ and ‘The Help.’
With three Emmys, a Tony, and an honorary Oscar, Tyson’s career was more than acting—it was activism, power, and legacy.
Meet Paul Robeson, the trailblazing actor, singer, and activist who made history as the first Black actor to play Othello on Broadway in 1943. While Ira Aldridge had performed the role in the U.K. decades earlier, Robeson shattered barriers in the U.S., starring in a production that ran for over 300 performances—still the longest-running Shakespeare play in Broadway history.
Offstage, Robeson was a fearless civil rights activist, using his global platform to fight for justice despite facing government backlash. His legacy is one of powerful artistry and unwavering courage.
@RayBaileyTheatre
Due to unsafe road conditions, WS/FCS will be closed Friday, February 6.
February Appreciation
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Love the bus Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
National School Counseling Week 2nd-6th
Public Schools Week-23rd-27th
Valentines Day-14th
National School Resource Officer Day-15th
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Love the bus Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
National School Counseling Week 2nd-6th
Public Schools Week-23rd-27th
Valentines Day-14th
National School Resource Officer Day-15th
Happy Black History Month!
Let's share about the history of the name given to describe the people know today as Black people.
The history of racial terminology in the United States is older than the country itself. Since the early colonial era, terminology for people of African descent, in particular, has evolved, been contested, and remains malleable(changeable) to this day. Terms such as “Colored,” “Negro,” “Black,” and “African American” have come in and out of usage and acceptance for a number of reasons. To better understand the terms we used we must think historically about how and why these terms have changed over time. To read more about this history check out the No turning back blog written by Pamela N. Walker. #wsfcs #msmsbulldogs #msbulldogs
Black History Blog by Pamela N. Walker
Here are your remote learning assignments unless you have assignments from your teachers.
Attendance Reminder
Students will be counted present by either:
• completing and turning in Day 5 work (packet or teacher-assigned alternate), OR
• having the required check-ins/communication with their teachers.
Work is due the day students return to school.
Students have up to 5 days to submit make-up work to be counted present. If work is not returned, attendance may be changed to unexcused.
Recordatorio de
Asistencia
Los estudiantes serán marcados presentes si:
• Completan y entregan el trabajo del Dia 5 (el paquete o el trabajo alternativo del maestro), 0
• tienen la comunicación o registro requerido con
sus maestros.
El trabajo debe entregarse el día que los estudiantes regresen a la escuela. Los estudiantes tienen hasta 5 días para entregar el trabajo pendiente y recibir crédito de asistencia. Si el trabajo no se entrega, la asistencia puede cambiarse a inasistencia injustificada.
Due to unsafe road conditions in some parts of the county and precipitation in the morning, WS/FCS will hold a remote learning day on Thursday, February 5. All school and district buildings are closed to the public.
Students should complete the Remote Learning Day 5 assignments for their grade level available on the WS/FCS
website
https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/26818:
unless your teacher has already provided an assignment.
Día 4: Asignaciones de aprendizaje remoto
Lo que las familias necesitan saber:
Los estudiantes tienen que completar las asignaciones para el día 4 de aprendizaje remoto de su grado correspondiente, a menos que su maestro o escuela le haya proporcionado tareas alternativas.
Las actividades se pueden completar en casa con materiales sencillos como papel, lápices, y objetos comunes del hogar. Para recibir crédito de asistencia, todas las tareas pueden completarse en papel y entregarse al regresar a la escuela. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuniquese con el maestro.
