Wayland Middle School
Monday Morning Minute
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Important Dates
3/24 8th grade parent ZOOM meeting on grade 9 course selection 7PM (a link will be sent the day of)
4/2 Good Friday - No School
4/19 - 4/23 Spring Recess
5/31 Memorial Day - No School
- Reminder: Please do not drop students off for in person learning before 8:25 AM
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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!
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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WMS 2020-2021 School Council
Please join us. Meetings are open to everyone!
Wednesday, March 31 @ 5PM via ZOOM
Wednesday, May 19 @ 5PM via ZOOM
WMS School Council members include:
Michael Kotin - Susan Chisholm - Erin Gibbons - Lisa Goodman - Ruchi Saggar - Amruta Mudambi - Renee Henrich
Every meeting we also have two 8th grade students join.
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Good morning WMS families,
The end of last week brought with it a lovely taste of spring. As the weather begins to warm, much excitement is on the horizon at WMS.
All In:
Last Wednesday, The Wayland School Committee voted to have WMS return to an “all in” model beginning Tuesday, April 27, 2021, allowing us to reunite Cohort A and Cohort B for in person learning five days a week. We are in full planning mode, redesigning the master schedule, ordering new furniture to accommodate three feet of distance, and thinking through lunch and dismissal logistics. While many students are cheering to hear the news others are expressing worry about reducing social distancing measures to three feet. Please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can support your student through the upcoming transition. We will share plans around the new model as they solidify. Please know that WRAP will continue throughout this year and any family considering a switch into WRAP should see Dr. Parry’ Graham’s email from Friday 3/12 and please complete this form.
Screenagers Next Chapter:
Next month the WMS PTO is sponsoring an opportunity to view: Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience (63 minutes). This movie is the sequel to Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age. WMS families will have access to a link to view this film from April 5th through April 16th. I hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to watch this documentary and join me for a live discussion about the film facilitated by Lindsay Steinsieck, Associate Director at HRS - The Human Relations Service. Please be sure to RSVP for this PTO event HERE.
Transition to High School:
It is the time of year where our focus turns to helping our 8th graders make a successful transition to high school. Their three years with us are flying by! The 8th graders will be receiving course recommendations in the coming weeks and learning about a variety of electives they may consider. This month they will hear directly from WHS guidance counselors and WHS students. Additionally, Dr. Mizoguchi and her team at WHS will be hosting a Zoom evening meeting for parents and guardians to learn about life at the high school and the many opportunities offered there at 7 PM on March 24th. Please save the date. We will be sending home a more detailed letter later this week.
Hope you have a terrific week.
Respectfully,
Betsy Gavron
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LAST CHANCE: SIGN UP THIS WEEK FOR THE COVID-19 POOLED TESTING PROGRAM!
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, MARCH 18.
Great news-- the state has extended the COVID-19 pooled testing program through April 16. If you are not currently enrolled it's not too late!
Deadline: Thursday, March 18
(If you have already enrolled in the COVID-19 testing program, no further action or fee is required)
- Simplified enrollment process - no scanning
- Quick turnaround - test results back within 24 hours, max 48 hour
- Minimal quarantine time - individual follow up testing occurs in the evening with results in 15 mins (at no additional cost to you)
- Simple, non invasive testing procedure (not scary for kids)
Testing helps improve the safety and well being of our children at school. Please enroll today!
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World Language Week March 22-26
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Monday 3/22 - Latin DAY - Wear PURPLE
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Tuesday 3/23 - French DAY - Wear BLUE
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Wednesday 3/24 -"Where you're from, where you’ve been or where you'd like to go" DAY (Wear anything with a phrase in another language on it.)
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Thursday 3/25 - Spanish DAY - Wear YELLOW
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Friday 3/26 - Chinese DAY - Wear RED
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Sign Up for WHAM!
Declan Murphy, a sophomore at Wayland High School who has worked with Principal Dr. Allyson Mizoguchi to launch a new, free tutoring program. WHS teacher Aidan O'Hara will be the staff member overseeing the program.
Want free tutoring from a Wayland High School student? Looking for guidance on your next homework assignment? WHAM can help! Sign up today!
WHAM, Wayland High School Academic Mentors, is a program that connects Wayland High schoolers with Wayland Middle schoolers. High school students are eager to volunteer their time to help tutor middle schoolers in all subjects through weekly Zoom meetings.
You can request subjects, length (30 or 60 minutes), and preferred meeting times. Based on your information, a WHAM coordinator will determine your academic mentor and connect you with your academic mentor via email. WHAM cannot guarantee placement with an academic mentor.
Note - Parents/Guardians will be contacted for consent if their middle schooler signs up for a tutoring session.
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2021-2022 Student Transportation
The 2021-2022 School Year - School bus registration will open March 2, 2021 and close on March 31, 2021. All families who choose school bus transportation, regardless of Town-paid (enrolled in grades K to 6 and live more than 2 miles from school) or fee-based (enrolled in grades K to 6 and live closer than 2 miles from school or enrolled in grades 7 to 12) must register on or before March 31, 2021.
More information about FY 2021-2022 Transportation
Thank you!
TRANSPORTATION - GENERAL INFORMATION
Who is eligible for transportation ? - Students in Kindergarten through grade 6 living more than two miles from their districted schools are eligible to receive town-paid transportation. Students in Kindergarten through grade 6 living less than two miles from their districted schools and all students in grades 7 to 12 are eligible for fee-based transportation, based on space availability.
What is the bus fee? - The transportation fee is $300 per student and capped at $850 for a family with three or more student riders if registration is postmarked or submitted on-line on or before March 31, 2021. Registrations submitted after March 31, 2021 will be accepted based on space availability and the fee increased to $400 for an individual pass and to $1,150 for the family cap of three or more student riders.
How do I register my student and pay for transportation? - There are two ways to register and pay for transportation:
Registration and On-line Payment- Register on-line and pay the transportation fee via UniPayGold on or before March 31, 2021. There is a charge for payment by electronic check and an additional fee for payment by credit or debit card. For more information, the fee schedule is posted on the WPS website.
Registration and Mail-in Payment - Complete and submit on-line the 2021-2022 School Bus Registration Form A new form has been created which you can complete on-line and click “Submit” located at the bottom of the form. A confirmation will be sent to your email address from “notification@sharpschool.com”. If you do not receive a notification, please check your spam folder. If payment is required, mail a check made out to “Wayland Public Schools”, Wayland Public Schools Transportation Office, 41 Cochituate Rd, Wayland, MA 01778, on or before March 31, 2021.
Is there financial assistance available? - Financial assistance is available for eligible families. The application form and information about financial assistance is available on the Student Transportation Page on the school district’s website. Please submit your application for financial assistance on or before June 30, 2021.
When will bus routes be available? - Bus routes will be posted on the Wayland Public Schools Website in June, 2021.
Will my student need a bus pass to ride the bus?- Every student registered for transportation will need to present a bus pass before boarding. Bus passes will be issued in August, 2021. For the safety of all, student riders will be asked to present bus passes to drivers before boarding.
Who can I contact for more information? - Contact information about bus transportation, routes and passes before and during school hours is provided below:
For information about registration, payment, refund, and routes during school hours:
Melissa Ricci, Transportation Coordinator (part-time)
For information about routes and buses before school hours:
Janet Delano, Dispatcher
Linda Quinn, Manager
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WMS PTO Gift Your Child funds were able to grant the WMS Fine Arts Department with funds for a Master Class in Fiddling with Elizabeth Anderson, the current US National Scottish Fiddle Champion and the 2016 Perth All-Scotland Fiddle Champion.
This class will be given to the 7th and 8th grade Orchestras, as they are currently working on a piece called “Celtic Force,” which is a collection of Celtic fiddle tunes. Can’t wait to hear it!
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Middle and More Coffees
Upcoming Dates
Middle and More Coffees continue throughout the 2020-21 school year. Here are a few upcoming dates:
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Artist: Morgan Fallace
Grade: 7
Medium: Aluminum & Found Object
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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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