Wayland Middle School
Monday Morning Minute
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Important Dates
11/11 No School- Veterans' Day
11/18 Wednesday- early Release 12:20
11/28 Thanksgiving Recess Begins - Early Release 12:20
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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STRIVING to THRIVE in 2020
Looking for ways to better support your student in these difficult and unprecedented times?
Log on to the McLean School Consultation Services webinar “Striving to Thrive in 2020." After viewing this webinar, you will walk away with tangible skills for how to help your student reconnect with their values and strengths, help them capitalize on those values and strengths to engage in school, and help them calm down when they are having a difficult time.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with the McLean staff.
Tuesday December 1st 7:30 to 8:30 pm (Middle & High School Parents)
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IMPORTANT NOTES FROM THE NURSE
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.
7th GRADE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
ALL students entering 7th grade are required to submit a report of a physical examination that was performed within the last twelve (12) months of entering the grade. Please forward the necessary documentation as soon as it becomes available. It was required prior to the start of school in October 2020. This includes students in WRAP.
MANDATORY FLU VACCINATION
Every student must have a flu vaccination before 12/31/20, as required by the Mass Department of Public Health. This includes students in WRAP
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Typing Goals with Ms. Monahan
Now that students have a new or different email address this year, everyone must create a Typing Pal account to practice keyboarding skills using the home row technique (not the hunt and peck method).
Wednesdays are a perfect time to spend 20 minutes on typing goals. Please take a look in the slideshow below for more information. Our main goal is for everyone to improve words per minute(wpm) and accuracy levels each year.
The slideshow outlines specific wpm goals by grade level.
There are other sites that people may want to use instead of Typing Pal
- You cannot make an account on websites that have not been approved by Wayland Public Schools (not all sites are good at keeping your personal data safe).
Ms. Monahan is in the process of getting Nitro Type accounts (a fan favorite) approved for students to use but only when students have reached your grade-level Typing Pal goal.
Stay tuned for a notification when Nitro is approved.
So, get practicing with Typing Pal and soon you'll be ready to race.
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NEW OFFERING!
TALKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT ANTI-ASIAN RACISM AND XENOPHOBIA IN THE COVID ERA: A WORKSHOP FOR WPS PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Pre-registration is required (see below). The event will be recorded.
Description: People who identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI) have been subjected to racism related to the COVID-19 virus. This workshop is for WPS parents and caregivers interested in learning about ways to talk to their children about anti-Asian racism, help them identify harmful language, and provide a safe, open invitation to tell an adult about incidents that they may witness or experience. Caroline Han, Diversity and Equity Coordinator, will facilitate the workshop and provide information and resources.
Who: WPS parents, caregivers. Staff are also welcome to attend.
When: Monday November 16
Each session will be geared towards children in the following grades:
Grades 6-12: 7-8pm
Grades K-5: 8:30-9:30pm
RSVP: To guard against unwanted anonymous “guests,” pre-registration via Google Forms is required. You can access the form here. A Zoom link will be provided a day or two before the event.
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McLean Hospital is excited to share many free resources available this October for the public and professionals in hopes of promoting healthy individuals and communities.
Learning to Work With - Not Against - ADHD Tomorrow 11/10
Acceptance, Mental Health, and Life's Curveballs 11/12
Simple Ways to Improve Sleep Hygiene 11/20
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Remote Youth Leadership Club Meeting
with Jason Verhoosky and Kelsey Sanclemente
Wednesday, November 18th from 2:00 - 2:45.
WaylandCares formed a Middle School Youth Leadership program to offer students the opportunity to celebrate making healthy decisions to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and other drug use as minors. The group is also focused on community service, community awareness and providing opportunities for youth to be a leader within the community.
Topics covered in Youth Together:
• Dealing with social challenges
• Dealing with anger, stress, sadness etc.
• Boosting self-confidence
• Building friendships
• Strengthening Conversation Skills
Please contact Kelsey Sanclemente or Jason Verhoosky for zoom links!
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If you still have school books from the 2019-2020 school year please contact the front office .
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Parent Enrichment: Middle & More Virtual Coffees
"Reaching Beyond the Post”
TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 10, 10:00-11:00 am
Please join us as we welcome back Jessica Teperow from REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, who will be facilitating a workshop for WMS parents and caregivers of students in grades 6-8 to help address concerns regarding a series of Instagram posts found on an account created to be a safe space to anonymously discuss experiences of sexual harassment and assault in Wayland.
The workshop will be similar to the presentation Jessica gave mid-October (some may have missed it due to the storm) and will provide insight into the ways that trauma can impact brain development and behavior, common barriers young people face to disclosing trauma to caring adults, and strategies to engage your child(ren) in proactive and responsive conversations about these important and difficult issues. A Zoom link will be sent directly to families the day of the workshop.
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Get Reading! WMS PTO Gift Your Child funds were able to grant the ENTIRE 6th grade English Language department with a year-long digital subscription to SCOPE Scholastic magazine, which is an amazing complement to the new hybrid-learning curriculum developed by the teaching staff this summer. This interactive, digital tool will make the department’s distant learning instruction even more impactful!
Wayland Middle School,
Attn: PTO
201 Main Street
Wayland, MA 01778
Thank you for supporting the students and teachers at Wayland Middle School! Contact Jen Pearlman, Jenpearlman00@gmail.com, Fundraising Chair, with any questions.
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Staff Appreciation: November
Please help the PTO show thanks to our incredible staff this month by sharing your favorite family holiday recipe and allowing your students to express why they are thankful for Wayland Middle School.
Please use this WMS Recipe Collection document to include your recipe and your student's message by Friday, November 20th. Feel free to post a photo of a hand-written recipe if easier. All recipes will be arranged and presented to WMS staff the week of Thanksgiving. Contact Tarrah Zedower, Staff Appreciation Chair, at tmzcali@gmail.com with any questions.
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Interested in getting involved with WMS? Join the School Council!!
Wayland Middle School is seeking 2 current parents to join the Council, which only meets quarterly from 5-6:15pm. You will join WMS Principal Betsy Gavron, 2 teachers, 1 community member and 1-2 8th grade students and together you will be responsible for:
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Assisting in the identification of the educational needs of the students attending the school
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Reviewing the annual school budget
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Approving the school improvement plan
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Reviewing the student handbook
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Artist: Riley Martins
Grade: 8
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
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Reminders from Previous Weeks |
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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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