Wayland Middle School
Monday Morning Minute
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
All Grades:
2/26:
Early Release at 12:20 PM
2/26:
My Life Online - 7:00 - 8:00 pm WMS Auditorium (see below)
2/27:
Middle & More - 9:00 - 10:00 am (Anxiety Workshop; see below)
3/2 - 6:
World Language Week!
3/6:
Q3 Progress Reports
3/6:
CUB weekend
3/10
: String Jamboree, 7:00 PM at WHS Field House
3/11:
BandFest, 7:00 PM at WHS
Specific Grade Events:
3/12:
8th Grade
Parent Night at WHS, 7:00 at
WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Auditorium
3/9 - 3/13
8th Grade SBIRT Screenings during school day (see below)
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Dear WMS families,
We hope you enjoyed a relaxing, re-energizing February break full of family and fun. I wanted to let you know that we are thrilled to welcome Nicole Cadman to our front office team. Nicole begins tomorrow as an administrative assistant, joining Chris DiBona and Jess Nezuch. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Mount Ida College. Nicole has spent a number of years working as an Assistant Manager at The Local Restaurant in Wellesley. She is used to a fast-paced, customer service oriented industry. Nicole also holds a certificate of Training in Meditation and appreciates the importance of social emotional learning. She enjoys the middle school age group, and we feel she will be a good fit for WMS. Please be sure to say hello and welcome Nicole if you stop by or call into the front office.
I also wanted to thank the many WMS PTO volunteers who treated our staff to a wonderful Valentine's Day Appreciation full of delicious, red-themed treats. The staff room was hopping all day as people popped in for a sweet or savory pick-me-up. I extend a special thank you to Mei-Lyn Kingsley and her Staff Appreciation Team for organizing so many thoughtful events this year.
Best,
Betsy Gavron
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For parents of 8th graders: SBIRT and Opt out reminder
WMS will be providing an interview-based screening for all 8th grade students about the use of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. This state-mandated screening, called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment), utilizes the most commonly used substance use screening tool for adolescents in Massachusetts, the CRAFFT. Student screening sessions will be brief (approximately 5-10 minutes) and conducted confidentially in private, one-on-one sessions conducted by our guidance staff and Wayland Cares staff with every 8th grade student.
P
lease contact me via email (
betsy_gavron@wayland.k12.ma.us
) if you wish to exclude your child from this screening by
Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Additionally, screening is voluntary, and students may choose not to answer any or all of the screening questions. SBIRT screenings will be conducted during the week of
March 9, 2020.
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Wayland Cares presents:
My Life Online (for all Parents)
Wednesday, February 26,
7:00 - 8:00PM
Wayland Middle School Auditorium
Wayland Cares is sponsoring a presentation by
My Life Online.
Josh Shipp will lead an assembly for our students that will address:
- Using technology in a safe and positive way
- Putting your best self out there
- Responsible online usage
We hope you can join us for the accompanying Parent Forum Webinar. It will be How to Help your kids be safe, smart and kind online with the Co-Founders of "My Life Online"
What is going to be covered?
- Kids these day: The ONE Thing People Forget To Teach Kids About Social Media
- The "My life online" mindset: Making Kids Feel Empowered And Excited To Be Safe Online
- Making the most of every post: How To Help Kids Build A Positive Online Presence
- The 5 power tools for a positive online life: Key Conversations To Have With Your Kids About Life Online
- The Family Springboard: Refreshing Your Family’s Outlook On Social Media
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NEXT WEEK: World Languages Week 2020
Celebrating Languages and Cultures at WMS!
March 2 - 6, 2020
World Language Week kicks off on NEXT Monday!
We'll be sharing our cultures, tasting international lunches in the cafeteria, learning new sounds, and watching a cultural performance sponsored by our PTO!
Students and teachers can participate by dressing up each day of the week:
Mon. 3/2 - Where you're from, where you've been, where you'd like to go one day:
wear anything with a foreign phrase on it, a traditional outfit, etc.
Tues. 3/3 - Spanish: wear
Amarillo
Wed. 3/4 - Latin: wear
Purpureus
Thurs. 3/5 - Chinese: wear
红 Hóng
Fri. 3/6 - French: wear
Bleu
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Parent Night at Wayland High School (for Parents of Current 8th Graders)
Thursday, March 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
High School Auditorium
Please come learn about our programs and school culture, meet department heads and administrators, and take a tour of the campus. We hope to see you there!
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Evidence-Based Strategies to Support and Empower Children When They Feel Anxious
Dr. Lauren Santucci, McLean Hospital
Thursday, February 27, 9:00-10:00 am
Dr. Lauren Santucci is a clinical psychologist with the McLean School Consultation Service, which is currently in partnership with the Wayland Public School District. In this workshop, we will review common symptoms of anxiety in middle school students, discuss research-based strategies to support students who are experiencing anxiety, and respond to your questions about how you might implement these strategies with your children. Read Dr. Santucci’s bio
here.
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Attention Parents of 8th Graders: Save the Date!
High School Transition: Meet and Greet with WHS Parents
Mar 19th at 9-10 am
Location TBD
Meet with current high school parents to learn more about WHS and the transition to 9th grade. WHS parents will share advice and answer your questions! Hosted by WHS PTO.
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Volunteer with WMS PTO!
School Supplies Coordinator
Our School Supplies volunteer is “graduating” to WHS so we are looking for a new volunteer! This position facilitates the
School Tool Box
offering which enables families to order school supplies online. This role requires minimal commitment from early spring through early fall, with most communication done via email.
All tasks are documented for the new volunteer. Briefly, in late spring, work with the WMS office to update the school supplies list for each grade, confirm items with
School Tool Box
, coordinate with WMS PTO President to communicate the school supplies offering, and address any questions that arise.
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Thank You For Another Successful Staff Appreciation Event!
Our
Valentine’s Day “Thank You To Our
REDiculously
Talented WMS Staff!”
Red-Themed Snack Bar was a great success! The staff were delighted, appreciative & wow, did they chow down!
Thank you to all who cooked, baked and donated items, and to Mei-Lyn Kingsley and the Staff Appreciation team for organizing. Check out more pictures in our
WMS PTO Facebook Group
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Artist: Sylvia Haley
Grade: 6
Medium: Ceramic & Acrylic
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Middle School Art Show
Just a few days left to see it!!
February 2 - 27
Wayland Free Library
Our WMS Art Lab proudly presents its annual exhibit of student artwork at the Wayland Free Public Library, throughout the month of February. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours. For more information, email
peter_curran@wayland.k12.ma.us
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Reminders from Previous Weeks
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Wayland Boosters Annual Appeal & Brick Engraving
Thank you for considering a donation to support Wayland athletics. This year, as a thank you for larger gifts over $300, Wayland Boosters are pleased to offer bricks engraved with the text of your choice. The bricks will be installed at the Wayland High School athletic complex in the Spring of 2020. These enduring tributes are a great way to show your support for Wayland team sports or for your favorite athlete.
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If you would like to make a donation in addition to, or in lieu of, a brick engraving request, please use the “other donation amount” field below. If you would like to engrave more than 5 small or 3 large bricks (thank you, wow!), you will need to fill out the form again for additional requests. We thank you for your contributions, no matter how big or small, and for supporting Wayland student athletes.
www.waylandboosters.org/donate
for donation form
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The Orange
and Black
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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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6th Grade
ELA: April 6 & 7
Math: May 4 & 5
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7th Grade
ELA: April 14 & 16
Math: May 7 & 8
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8th Grade
ELA April 14 & 16
Math: May 11 & 12
STE: May 14 & 15
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Miss Something from a WMS Morning Minute or Newsletter?
Links to past issues of the Morning Minute and Monthly Newsletters
can be found on our website under the "News" tab, or
click here
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Wayland Middle School
Phone: 508.358.3801 Fax: 508.358.3802
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