Monday Morning Minute
November 28, 2016 
All Grades
11/28: School resumes
12/8: MS/HS Band Concert @ WHS 7:30 PM
12/14: MS/HS Chorus Concert @ WHS 7:30 PM
12/20: MS/HS Orchestra Concert @ WHS 7:30 PM
12/23: Holiday recess begins @ 2:20 PM
CUB  (Catch Up & Breathe)  weekends: 11/23, 12/9, 12/23

6th Grade
12/6: 6th Grade Concert @ WMS 7:30 PM
This Week: Tryouts for WMS Basketball
November 28th - December 2nd
         Boys tryouts:                                                 Girls tryouts:
    11/28 - 3:30-4:45                                          11/30 - 3:00-4:30
    11/29 - 3:30-4:45                                           12/1 - 3:30-4:45
    11/30 - 1:30-3:00                                           12/2 - 2:30-3:45

Questions? BOYS: hipolito_rivera@wayland.k12.ma.us
                   GIRLS: natalia_a raszkiewicz@wayland.k12.ma.us
WMS thanks the PTO for Cultural Enrichment!
Karim Nagi & Sharq Arab Ensemble present Arabiqa!

Last Tuesday we welcomed Egyptian-American Karim Nagi and members of the Sharq Arab Music Ensemble, who entertained students with their presentation "Arabiqa."  Karim and his friends introduced us to Arab and Muslim culture in a high-energy performance featuring exciting traditional dances and soulful folk music played on a variety of traditional instruments. They used authentic costumes, maps, Arabic language, humor, and had lots of audience participation as they enlightened us about a captivating world beyond the headlines.

Thank you to our PTO Cultural Enrichment committee for bringing this delightful ensemble to our school!

Find out more about Karim Nagi & Arabiqua  here . 
A former faculty member of the NEC, Karim now performs nationwide to great acclaim with the SHARQ Arabic Music Ensemble. Their focus has always been to revive the repertoire, style, and presentation of Arab music.
Wayland Boosters' Holiday Open House   
Wayland High School Faculty Room 
Thursday, December 1st, 12:00 - 8:00 PM
T he Wayland Booster Store Holiday Open House is Thursday, December 1 , from  12 pm  to 8 pm , in the faculty room at Wayland High School. The holidays are right around the corner, so please join us for our annual event featuring WAYLAND  apparel and gear .  The Booster Store will introduce several new items from Nike and Under Armour, and will continue to offer many Booster favorites.  Now is the time - shop for gifts and replenish your supply of Wayland clothing and gear. Everything from "W" socks to knit hats, stadium blankets, duffles, comfortable hoodies and tee's will be available at this time.  Please note that Booster apparel is in a dult sizes and select youth XL. 
Visit the Boosters' website 
PTO

PTO News

Gift Your Child

The PTO has now raised almost 80% of our $15,000 fundraising goal for this year.  As we head into our grant process, please help us reach our goal!  Visit the WMS PTO on Facebook to see some of last year’s grants in action around school.  Remember, this year the PTO will not be asking you to pay dues or to sell gift wrap or cookie dough – we instead ask that you Gift Your Child.  100% of your donation is tax deductible and eligible for matching gift donations, and every dollar directly supports the PTO’s many programs at WMS.  Donate today after registering at MySchoolAnywhere (the new online directory) or at http://waylandpto.org/middle-school-pto/donations-and-purchases/.  You can also mail a check (made out to “Wayland PTO”) to Wayland Middle School PTO, 201 Main Street, Wayland, MA 01778.  The suggested donation is $100 per middle school student. 

AmazonSmile - FREE MONEY for Our Schools!!

Do you shop on Amazon?  Did you know that you can earn money for our schools for free?  When you shop at Smile.Amazon.Com, Amazon donates .5% back to the charity of your choice.  Visit: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-0141838 today, choose “Wayland Public Schools Parent Teacher Organization, Inc.” as your designated charity, and then start shopping at Smile.Amazon.Com, where you’ll find the exact same shopping experience as on Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price on all eligible items to the PTO! 

My School Anywhere

Be sure to register for the new, online directory at MySchoolAnywhere.com.  This directory will replace the traditional printed version, but directory information will now be parent-driven.  It is an OPT-IN system, and you MUST register to be included.  For directions on how to register, or for additional FAQs, please visit http://waylandpto.org/myschoolanywhere-online-districtwide-family-directory/. 

Upcoming Events

Middle & More Coffee

Please join us on Tuesday, December 6, from 8:45-9:45 am in the WMS Library, for our next Middle and More Coffee. December’s topic is 7th & 8th Grade Check-In.  We will hear from the 7th and 8th grade House Leaders and Guidance Counselors who will present highlights of the 7th and 8th grade programs, as well as an overview of what to expect as children progress through these years in middle school. All parents are welcome (even if you don’t have a 7th or 8th grader). Bring your questions and come share a cup of coffee or tea with us.

If you can’t join us this in December, please join us in January when the PTO will host two coffees -  Wayland School District Budget Presentation and Discussion with school committee members (Thursday, January 5th, 9:00-10:00 am), and Math, Science, World Languages & the Placement Process (Thursday, January 12th, 8:45-9:45 am).  Please contact Amy Simmons (simmons221@comcast.net) if you have any questions.  You can find the entire year’s schedule of parent coffees at: http://waylandpto.org/middle-school-pto/middle-and-more-coffees/. 
ARTIST of the WEEK


Artist: Brett Sweet
Grade: 8
Medium: clay and acrylic on panel
REMINDERS (from previous emails)

Flu Shots now available for all students
please click here for info
Volunteers Still Very Much Needed for the
Wayland Middle School Calendar Fundraiser
We're looking for a few more volunteers to count contributions for an hour 9:00 - 10:00 AM!  Please sign up at  SignUp.com :  http://signup.com/go/AZ8aX5

WaylandCares Middle School Youth Leadership
Wednesdays, 1:15 -  2:15 at the Middle School

WaylandCares  a Middle School Youth Leadership program is back!!! We offer students the opportunity to celebrate making healthy decisions to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and other drug use as minors. In addition to substance use prevention, the Youth Leadership group is focused on community service, community awareness and providing opportunities for your child to be a leader within the community.

Such activities include learning about various ways to help others in our community, and surrounding communities. For example, organizing a drive to collect sample sized personal care items for Voices Against Violence/SMOC, volunteering or running with a family member to support Pam’s Run or attending an MIAA Youth Leadership Conference to name a few.  Students should feel free to come join a meeting to see what we are all about and get involved where their interests lie.

Wayland Middle School staff member Elsie Cerrone will advise the Youth Leadership Group with support from Jason Verhoosky, Director of WaylandCares. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays directly after school for an hour.  Each week will be comprised of check-ins, educational resources, leadership and teamwork games and group work on community projects. In addition to weekly meetings, your child may be invited to participate in additional community events or education opportunities.

WaylandCares is a community coalition focused on reducing youth substance use and abuse  in Wayland, Mass. In addition, we focus on the larger topic of helping the community of  Wayland to be the healthiest community it can be. We work towards these goals by utilizing  evidence-based curriculum, MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey Report Data, Educational  Outreach to both youth and parents, and by forming partnerships and supporting other organizations community wide. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call WaylandCares at 508.358.6825 or Jason_Verhoosky@wayland.k12.ma.us., or Elsie Cerrone at elsie_cerrone@wayland.k12.ma.us.
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