Wayland Middle School
Monday Morning Minute
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Week of February 14, 2022 |
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Good morning WMS families,
Welcome to Spirit Week! After surveying their classmates, our 8th grade Student School Council Team has put together a lineup of “psych” days to help our student body feel connected and excited in this week leading up to vacation.
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Monday - Matchy Matchy - Twin Day. Today, students are encouraged to dress like one or more of their classmates.
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Tuesday - Pajama/Comfy Attire - Don the cozy sweats and flannels.
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Wednesday - Sports Day - Athletic or team gear is the play on Wednesday.
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Thursday - Guess the HR Theme - Each homeroom has chosen a theme to follow (80’s, silly hats, neon, etc.). Your middle schooler will have fun dressing up and figuring out themes that neighboring homerooms chose.
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Friday - Anything But a Backpack - Students bring their school supplies in alternate containers. We ask that their choices are:
- Approved by an adult at home
- Able to be carried independently
- Fit within a standard size laundry basket and
- Are neither motorized nor power-operated.
I hope your middle schooler has some fun with Spirit Week!
In other news, I have been receiving many emails from our 8th graders who have just finished up their 8th grade civics action projects. Students were asked to independently or in small groups engage in a student-driven, civics activism endeavor that aligns with their passions. Topics ranged from topics such as prisoner rights to speed limits to homework load. One project has our staff discussing and reconsidering the wording of our WMS Mission Statement. Some students have developed educational campaigns, such as teaching others about PFAs in water or the impact of plastics in our environment. Others have brought awareness to mental health, sharing positive messages with students and offering information about resources for those who may be struggling. Some have written persuasive letters to local, state and federal government officials to advocate for their ideas. It is so exciting to see.
Today, you are the target audience of a civics action project created by two 8th graders, Elanni Depina and Erica Wilson. Their project - Our Guide to Parents for Better Communication with your Adolescents - is well worth your time. I hope you will review their slides and launch some important conversations with your own middle schooler.
Have a wonderful week and a restful vacation in the week that follows.
Respectfully,
Betsy Gavron
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Upcoming Dates
2/14 - 2/18: Spirit Week 2022
2/18: Winter Recess, 3:15 p.m.
2/28: Classes Resume
3/14 - 3/18: World Language Week 2022
3/14: Wayland Sings, 7 p.m.
3/15: Strings Jamboree, 7 p.m.
3/16: Band Fest, 7 p.m.
3/30 - 4/2: WMS Musical, Moana Jr.
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Happy Lunar New Year!
Chinese Mandarin class students welcome the year of the Tiger with Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, and different arts and crafts projects.
- 6th grade classes wrote Chinese characters in different styles of the 12 zodiac animals and decorated animal bookmarks.
- 7th and 8th grade classes did Chinese paintings of the tiger, and wrote Chinese New Year lucky words.
The display case also showcases Chinese New Year lucky red envelopes, lucky Chinese New Year food, Chinese New Year assorted snack boxes, and firecrackers. Red and gold are lucky colors!
Thank you to the World Language Department and Dr. Chang for the beautiful display that has brightened our lobby for the Chinese New Year!
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Rising 9th Graders
- The Wayland High School Fine Arts Department is excited to welcome 8th grade students for musical ensemble "Step-Over" rehearsal evenings!
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The WHS Orchestra will meet with 8th grade musicians on Tuesday, February 15 from 7-8pm in the WHS Auditorium. Sign-up HERE!
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The WHS Chorus will meet with all interested 8th grade students on Wednesday, February 16 from 7-8pm in the WHS Chorus Room (Main Building). Sign-up HERE!
- The WHS Band will meet 8th grade band members at a future date.
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Please join Ms. Vanaria for a virtual recording...
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Sign Up to Receive FREE at home COVID-19 Test Kits
All families and staff are eligible for a rapid antigen test kit including two tests every other week. The state recommends that students who have had COVID-19 within the last 90 days not receive the test until they are past their 90 days, but that is a recommendation, not a requirement. Wayland is committed to providing test kits to any families that request them.
We are asking all families and staff choosing to receive the at-home kits to test on Mondays, preferably before school when possible. Positive results should be communicated to their school nurses as soon as possible; negative results do not need to be communicated.
Pooled PCR testing will continue on Thursdays. Enrollment is open to all except those with COVID-19 infection in the prior 90 days. Contact Parry Graham to enroll.
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Reserve your Yearbook NOW!!
If you haven't ordered your yearbook already, don’t miss out on an awesome keepsake of the school year!
- All full-color photographs
- Each grade 6,7 8 represented in portraits and activities
To guarantee your copy (limited quantity), go to Jostens.com
- Enter: Wayland Middle School (click first school listed in choices)
- Scroll Down & Select: 2022 Yearbook
Yearbooks ordered before the start of February break (2/17/21) can be purchased for $23.00. Prices will then increase to $25.00.
Don’t put it off – last year we COMPLETELY SOLD OUT and had to turn away many last-minute buyers!
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Artist: Ben Schouten
Grade: 8
Medium: Cardboard
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Middle and More Coffees
Upcoming Dates:
Middle and More Coffees continue throughout the 2021-22 school year.
Please join us as we learn about classroom content and upcoming topics from the WMS curriculum leaders and Betsy Gavron.
March 4: With Math, World Language and Science
March 14: With English and Social Studies Curriculum Leaders.
Please contact Lisa Raftery, Parent Enrichment Chair, with any questions.
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Interested in Joining the 2022 PTO Team?
Want to get more involved while your child is at Wayland Middle School? Join us on the PTO!
Several Board and Committee positions will be available for the 2022-23 school year. Please visit the WMS PTO’s Boards and Committees page for more details or email questions or inquiries to the WMS PTO.
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Helpful Links & Important Info |
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Arrivals
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 a.m.). Please do not drop off students earlier.
If your child is running late - school begins at 8:40 a.m. - 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.
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Early Dismissals
If you must dismiss your child early from school, please follow this protocol:
- Send a note into school with your child that day with the time you will pick them up.
- Your child should bring the note to the Front Office upon arrival and will be given a Dismissal Pass to give to the teacher at the beginning of the class they’ll need to be dismissed from.
- At the indicated time, your child will come to the office to check out and wait for you at the entrance.
- If all steps are followed, there is no need for you to call or get out of your vehicle.
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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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