WMS Wednesday Weekly - March 16, 2022

WEDNESDAY WEEKLY

March 16, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 17 & 18

Parent Conferences

No School.

Pre-registered child-care only.

March 21-25

Spring Break

No School.

Pre-registered child-care only.

March 29

On-Site COVID-19 Testing for Registered Students & Staff (Toddlers who would like to resume testing with Quidel should email nurse@wmsde.org prior to testing day if you haven't already done so)

Email results to covidresults@wmsde.org.

March 30

Virtual Admissions Open House

Noon

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Full Calendar

Parent Conferences

Spring Break is just around the corner. Before we prepare to take a bit of time off from the routine of school, teachers will be meeting with families for parent conferences. This is the second scheduled conference of the school year and a time to focus on your child and their growth - academically and socially - since the last conference.

Parent conferences serve an important role in partnering with you on your child’s behalf. At WMS we look at children through many lenses. Of course we note their growth in acquiring the academic skills appropriate for their age. While this can typically be the focus of conferences, at WMS we also take the time to share children’s social and emotional growth. With an emphasis on child development, we work to support children as they learn to regulate their emotions and further the skills needed to build and maintain friendships and other relationships. These skills support their learning in academic areas as they work first alongside others, then with others sharing (or taking) materials they’d like to explore, and eventually in tandem with others exchanging ideas and working collaboratively toward a common goal. They’re building skills to last a lifetime!

As you meet with your child’s teacher, be sure to ask about your child’s development in all areas. Your insights and wisdom help to set goals for the remainder of the school year. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you and learning even more about your children as they continue to learn and grow. Enjoy your break. and we’ll see you soon!

Lisa A. Lalama

Head of School

NEWS & NOTES

Camp Montessori - Two Weeks Until the Early Registration Deadline

Have you signed your child for Camp Montessori yet?

Our early registration deadline (March 31) is two weeks away, and various weeks and age groups are nearing capacity! Families that register for five or more weeks of camp before the deadline will receive 10% off.

Check out our camp website to learn more about summer fun at our core and specialty (archery and academic enrichment) camps!

Questions? Email camp@wmsde.org for more information!

Spring Break Travel

Spring break is almost here! We know that many families will spend time traveling and visiting friends and family members near and far.

As you make plans for your family, we encourage you to continue to keep the safety of our community in mind. Testing with Quidel will resume on Tuesday, March 29. Please test prior to return if you suspect COVID-19 exposure or have traveled to a location with a high level of community spread.

Thank you for all of your support! Have a wonderful break!

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step to preventing COVID-19. Currently, children ages 5 and up are eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Click here to find vaccination sites and events in the area.

When your child has been vaccinated, please upload their card to Magnus. If your child had their second vaccine dose more than five months ago, they are now eligible for a booster. Per the State of Delaware's guidance for schools, students who are eligible for a booster but have not yet received it will have to follow the same quarantine guidelines as an unvaccinated student in the case of in-home exposure.

Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe and healthy!

COVID-19 Testing Schedule for the Week of March 28 (Post-Spring Break)

Note: Quidel will not be testing at WMS during the week of spring break; however, if you choose to test elsewhere that week, please send results to covidresults@wmsde.org as usual.

Reminder for Toddler Families: Toddler families (who have not already done so) may opt to return to on-site testing through Quidel on Tuesdays. Please contact Nurse Mariah by noon on Monday if you would like your child to resume on-site testing. (If your child already resumed Quidel testing this week, they will continue for the remainder of the school year.) Toddler families may also continue to test on weekends if preferred.

Tuesday, March 28 (for Primary, Elementary & Middle School students and toddlers whose families opt to return to on-site testing)

Test on-site through Quidel and submit results when received. Off-site test results (taken on or after March 23) to covidresults@wmsde.org. If you are submitting a screenshot, please include the date taken. Testing will continue to be offered through the remainder of the school year.

Please Note: If your child is being tested by Quidel and will not allow Quidel staff to conduct the test on a particular week, you will be notified so that you can complete your test elsewhere.

Thank you, and please contact the school nurse if you have any questions!

Off-site testing options:

Click here to find Delaware Curative testing locations near WMS.
Full list of test sites: coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing-events

Policies & Procedures

WMS's COVID-19 policies are based on guidelines from the CDC and State of Delaware Department of Education Office of Child Care Licensing. We continue to monitor those sources for information to adjust our policies and practices as needed.

The Wednesday Weekly shares WMS news and events that are relevant to the families in our community.

Please send submissions to wednesday-weekly@wmsde.org by 4:30 p.m. on the Friday prior to the issue in which you wish to include your information. Content may be edited for length and style and may be held for a future issue due to space constraints.

For more information, contact Noel Dietrich, Director of Advancement & Communications.