Wayland Middle School
Monday Morning Minute
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Dear WMS Families,
Last week was an informative one for families at WMS. On Tuesday night we were joined virtually for a parent education workshop by Molly Pistrang-Gomes a Youth Education Specialist from REACH- Beyond Domestic Violence who partners with us in our Wellness classes. Molly previewed lessons that she will be offering at each of the grade levels in the coming weeks. Molly shared developmentally appropriate ways and activities for discussing mutual consent and decision making in order to foster healthy relationships. Molly also talked about patterns of behaviors one might see when someone has and maintains control over another person in an abusive relationship. You can find access to her presentation on our homepage - under "Important Links: REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Zoom Recording 1/11/22.
Additionally, Thursday night we were joined virtually by Jason Verhoosky from Wayland Cares where he gave an in-depth presentation about the risks of Vaping to WHS and WMS families. It was eye opening to hear from Jason and WHS students first hand about the issue. Jason has offered out the link to the new MA Gov campaign and resources: https://www.mass.gov/facts-no-filters. Jason also invites you to email him directly with questions at jason_verhoosky@waylandps.org
At the writing of this memo, I am very much looking forward to the Virtual Wayland METCO Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program scheduled for Monday, January 17, 2022 from 5:30-7:00. I always welcome the opportunity for families to join together in celebrating Dr. King’s work. Additionally the students and staff of Wayland Middle School will be taking pause from our daily routines to honor the legacy of our 8th grade house mentor Dr. King in February, during Black History Month.
Wishing you a wonderful 4-day week.
Betsy
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Upcoming Dates
2/9: Early Release, 12:20 p.m. Dismissal (bagged lunch offered)
2/18: Winter Recess, 3:15 p.m.
2/28: Classes Resume
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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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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Moana Jr. Spring Musical Date Change
March 30 @ 3:00 PM
March 31 @ 7:30 PM
April 1 @ 7:30 PM
April 2 @ 12:30 PM
Due to the Omicron COVID surge after the holiday break, we are postponing Moana Jr. (formerly Feb 9 - 12) to the dates above. We are suspending rehearsals for the week of January 18 - 21.
Thank you for your support, and stay healthy! ~ Ms. Lopez & Ms. Vanaria
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FCC - Affordable Connectivity Program
A new program (Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program) will provide low-income families with subsidies to help cover the cost of Internet service as well as provide money for devices such as laptops and tablets. For more information, visit the links below:
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Wayland Fuzzy Socks Fundraiser
Show some Wayland Pride in these Wayland style socks!
Socks will be sold at WHS and WMS to all interested students.
- $10 per pair
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If interested please fill out this pre-order form:
- This will be open for orders until Friday 1/28
- Pickup details will be emailed after order is placed
Sponsored by the WHS Class of 2024
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Substitute Teachers Needed
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. |
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Fill Your Reusable Water Bottles!
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.
Please bring a filled, reusable water bottle to school!
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Artist: Sadie Estrada
Grade: 6
Medium: Pastel & Ink
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The grant process has now closed, and the WMS PTO was able to approve all staff grants! Thanks to your donations, the PTO will provide funds for musical instruments, classroom books and games, materials for after-school clubs, and innovative accommodations for students like standing desks.
The PTO looks forward to providing support for springtime activities, so if you haven’t donated to Gift Your Child, there is still time!
Donate here today. You can also mail a check (made out to “Wayland PTO”) to Wayland Middle School PTO, 201 Main Street, Wayland, MA 01778.
The suggested donation is $100 per middle school student.
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AmazonSmile - FREE MONEY for Our Schools!! |
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Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know that you can earn money for our schools for free? When you shop, Amazon donates .5% back to the charity of your choice. Visit Amazon, choose “Wayland Public Schools Parent Teacher Organization, Inc.” as your designated charity!
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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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DID YOU KNOW?
Spam is a mashup pf the words "spice" and "ham."
On Sesame Street, Cookie Monster's cookies are actually painted rice cakes.
Mageirocophobia is the fear of cooking
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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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