Wayland Middle School
Monday Morning Minute
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Important Dates
Wednesday 2/10 Early Release
2/15-2/19 Winter Recess
Monday 2/22 Classes Resume
REPORTING ATTENDANCE EVENTS:
If your child will be Absent, Arriving Late, or Leaving Early on a school day, please be sure to either email us at ms_attendance@waylandps.org or call the attendance line at 508- 358-3801/Select Option 1. Provide your child’s name and grade with the date(s) they will be absent or the approximate time they will be arriving late / leaving early. Precise attendance reporting is a challenge when students are remote, but your efforts to make the office aware of exceptions will help us to maintain accurate records. Thank you!
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If your student is going to be absent on an in person learning day, you must still fill out the Healthwatch form - thank you for your cooperation!
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Good morning WMS families:
It was wonderful to have our community come together last night for the METCO Virtual Program: Portrait of a Leader to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As Dr. King is our 8th grade house mentor, we will continue to celebrate his teachings throughout the week and into next week through homeroom and in TAG.
Here is our schedule for the remainder of the week:
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Tuesday - Cohort A is in person and Cohort B is remote (Green, Purple, FLEX, Black) - Regular Tuesday
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Wednesday - TAG & Intervention Classes - Regular Wednesday
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Thursday - Cohort B is in person and Cohort A is remote (Red, Orange, FLEX, Yellow) Regular Thursday
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Friday - Cohort B is in person and Cohort A is remote ((Green, Purple, FLEX, Black) - Regular Friday
We plan to continue with week two of our traffic trial. Here is the overview of the traffic pattern from last week’s MMM:
Dismissal Traffic - A New Plan to Try
After discussing with Police Chief Gibbons the right turn only dismissal plan that we piloted before December break, he requested that we try one new option for two weeks before making a long-term change. He suggested that once we need to direct cars into the overflow area, we transition to two lanes out and one lane in for the bulk of dismissal. Chief Gibbons is hoping this will have the same positive impact on traffic flow, without forcing those who live south of WMS to have to turn right. We will see how this traffic pattern works over the next two weeks. Wayland Police will help support the new dismissal pattern on Monday and Thursday this week (the first day of in-person learning for each cluster.)
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Respectfully,
Betsy Gavron
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WPS COVID-19 Pooled Testing Update
Wayland Public Schools is now focused on partnering with the state to launch a six-week state funded program by February.
Enroll and learn more about the six-week program HERE.
Some resources are not covered in the state's funding so a small fee is possible. More information will be forthcoming.
Key elements include:
- Pooled PCR tests with 24-48 hour turnaround of pool results
- Individual testing of positive pools using the Abbott BinaxNOW antigen test with results in 15 minutes
- Individuals in positive pools will quarantine until the BinaxNOW result is obtained
- Anterior nasal swab (short swab, not deep nasal swab) either self-administered or collected by trained staff
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Period Supplies Drive
Dear WMS students and families,
Recently the Student School Council has discussed putting period supplies in the bathroom so that they are more accessible to people who menstruate. In a recent survey, 100% of participants agreed that putting period supplies in the bathroom would be better than only having supplies in the nurse’s office. Some of the reasons they gave were that it would be more efficient in case of an emergency, and it would be easier to access. In order to have a range of supplies, we are asking you to please donate some pads or tampons to the school to increase the types of offerings (ex: pads with wings, or light/regular/heavy tampons). If you are also able to donate dye free and/or organic cotton pads or tampons to support children who have allergies to certain brands, then please do so.
How to make a donation:
Drop off period supplies at the front office or students can put donations in a box by the office Tuesday, January 19- Monday, February 1.
Expectations for use of School Period Supplies:
- These are for the use of the children at school
- They are not to be taken home.
- They should not be flushed.
Thank you for considering,
The Student School Council and Ms. Gavron
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Reserve your Yearbook NOW!!
Don’t miss out on an awesome keepsake of this very unique school year
- Full color photographs
- All grades 6,7 8 represented
- Interactive links to view performances
To guarantee your copy (limited quantity), go to Jostens.com
Click: HIGH SCHOOL box
Enter: Wayland Middle School
Select: 2021 Yearbook
Yearbooks ordered before the start of February break (2/15/21) can be purchased for $17.00.
Prices will then increase to $22.00.
Don’t put it off – last year we COMPLETELY SOLD OUT and had to turn away many last-minute buyers!
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February is Teen Dating Awareness Month
The programs below will be facilitated by Roundtable board member Julie Youdovin, Outreach & Program Coordinator at Jewish Family & Children’s Service’s Journey to Safety program. Registration for this event is required, and can be completed here or on the Roundtable’s Website.
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Artist: Jubin Kim
Grade: 7
Medium: Model Magic & Watercolor
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Reminders from Previous Weeks |
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MASK RULES & GUIDELINES
In accordance with MA Department of Public Health and CDC guidelines face coverings must:
- Cover the nose and mouth
- Fit securely and comfortably against the side of the face
- Be secured with ties or ear loops
- Allow for breathing without restriction
- Be able to be laundered without damage or change of shape
- Be made of at least 2 layers of material
- Face coverings may not have an exhalation valve or vent
The following are not allowed: Gaiters, bandanas, scarves, and face masks that have a ventilation valve. They are not considered effective face coverings and will not be allowed.
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The Orange and Black - Our Student Run Newspaper
Be sure to check out our student run newspaper featuring news, stories, poems and other work! The Orange and Black
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Wayland Middle School
Phone: 508.358.3801 Fax: 508.358.3802
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