The week of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day is upon us, and with it comes a well-deserved break for students and staff. As I tap into my wells of gratitude I find myself once again with a smile on my face, as I pause to think about how lucky I am to be a member of the WMS learning community. Our families and caregivers are so deeply devoted to their middle schoolers, supporting them on their journey of self-discovery and academic growth. You are our essential partners in helping your students develop into confident, critical thinkers and problem solvers as they navigate the drama of the social landscape. I feel equally fortunate to team with such enthusiastic, passionate educators who day-in and day-out go above and beyond to support students in their care. And finally it is such a privilege to spend time every day with 10-14 year olds themselves. They make me laugh and offer me a glimpse into the world through their eyes. To see their devotion to improving their community through opportunities like the environmental activism club and community service clubs is a privilege. To see them grow and share their talents in places like the Literary Magazine, Jazz Band, and Open Art Studio is heartwarming. I feel incredibly fortunate to do such fulfilling work.

11/24: Thanksgiving Recess begins at 12:20 p.m. (bagged lunch offered)

12/22: Holiday Recess begins at end of school day, 2:30 p.m.

1/3: Classes Resume

1/5: Early Release, 12:20 p.m. (bagged lunch offered)

1/17: Martin Luther King Day - NO SCHOOL

2021-2022 School Year Calendar

REMINDER our doors do not open until 8:25 a.m. (with the exception of students who are signed up for AM wellness who go in at 8:00). Please do not drop off students earlier.  

If your child is running late - school begins at 8:40 - and you arrive later than 8:45 a.m., please drop off at the front of the building, so we are sure we get accurate attendance.

If you must dismiss your child early from school, please follow this protocol:

Wayland Public Schools is always looking for more substitute teachers to fill in at the middle and elementary schools. Certification or experience in any particular field is not required to be added to our substitute teacher list.

If you enjoy working with children and are interested in finding more ways to get involved with the Wayland school community, consider applying to be a substitute today!

For more information, check out this page on the Wayland Public School website.

Wayland Middle School is holding a winter clothing drive during November for Cradles to Crayons to prepare for the upcoming winter! You may donate hats, gloves, mittens, jackets/coats and any winter clothing including pants and sweaters that you no longer need or use!

There is a box at the front of the school in the lobby to drop off all items so we can give them to the Cradles to Crayons organization and help kids and families across Massachusetts to prepare for the cold season. If you have any questions please contact chloe_chitkara@student.waylandps.org.

AUDITIONS will happen after Thanksgiving Break.

Performances on February 9 (3:00 PM), 10 & 11 (7:30 PM), 12 (12:30 PM)

TO READ & LISTEN CLICK HERE: https://www.mtishows.com/news/read-disneys-moana-jr-for-free-now-available-for-licensing-1

As we await the Water Department’s fix to the Wayland's water issue, we must continue to provide extra water to students via single-use, plastic water bottles. The water bottles provided by school are not meant to be students’ only water source or even their first water source. All students should bring a filled, reusable water bottle to school each day and only use the single-use bottles as a last resort. Every day we find partially consumed water bottles left behind and the waste is just unnecessary.

Social Skills Group: Youth Together

THANK YOU Kelsey for providing an overview at the 11/19 Middle & More Coffee!

Missed the meeting? Review Kelsey's presentation of the topics covered in the Youth Together social skills group HERE.

Groups are being held in Room 109, Tuesday afternoons, 3:10 - 4:05 pm. Please reach out to Kelsey Sanclemente at ksanclemente@wayland.ma.us if interested in learning more.

Together with Wayland’s The Bagel Table, the WMS PTO is hosting a Staff Appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, November 23.

Coffee (regular & decaf) and AM set up slots are still open!! Please consider donating food or your time to round out the feast! 

CLICK HERE to donate.

Launched in 2017, the Wayland Middle School PTO Holiday Gift Drive has partnered with Wayside Youth & Family Support Network to ensure that every young person in residence at Wayside during the holidays has a gift to open, one that they picked out, on Hanukkah or Christmas day. The Holiday Gift Drive is the Wayland Middle School’s unique opportunity to bring holiday warmth and cheer to a population that is sometimes overlooked by traditional holiday drives: adolescents and teens. 

CLICK HERE to pick out and donate a gift now!

SHIPPING: At checkout, select "Wayside Campus-Gift Registry Address"

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Class & Bell Schedules / Wednesday Schedule

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.

The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621.

Only 175 of the 300 indigenous languages are still spoken in the United States. The most common of these languages is Navajo, with nearly 200,000 speakers.

There are four towns in the United States named “Turkey.” They can be found in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina.

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