WFMS Newsletter - FCPS · WFMS Newsletter May 8, 2015 SCHEDULE (Dates and times are subject to...
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1 WFM S N ewsletter M ay 8, 2015 SCHEDULE (Dates and times are subject to change) Every child - Every day DATE EVENT TIME Monday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 12 PARCC - Algebra End of Year Assessment - Algebra students only Periods 7 & ELT Wednesday, May 13 ELL Parent Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Media Center Thursday, May 14 Smile Program - Mobile Dentist All day Thursday, May 21 Band and Chorus Spring Concert 6:30pm in the Gym Wednesday, June 17 End of year picnics Various start times - 12:00pm - 3:00pm FROM THE FRONT OFFICE Questions? Contact Laura Hicks - [email protected] Visitor parking - The parking spaces in front of the building are not accessible between 2:30 - 3:10pm. Please do not park there if you need to leave between those times. MIDDLE/HIGH SUMMER SESSIONS FCPS has posted details and registration materials for 2015: - https://education.fcps.org/flex/ (select ?Summer Session Learning Options?) - See participation expectations, dates, times and registration fees. - Students must return completed registration forms to their school counselor before Friday June 12. See the announcement at: http://education.fcps.org/wfms/node/1661
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WFM S NewsletterM ay 8, 2015
SCHEDULE (Dates and t imes are subject to change)
Every child - Every day
DATE EVENT TIMEMonday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 12
PARCC - Algebra End of Year Assessment - Algebra students only
Periods 7 & ELT
Wednesday, May 13 ELL Parent Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Media Center
Thursday, May 14 Smile Program - Mobile Dentist All day
Thursday, May 21 Band and Chorus Spring Concert 6:30pm in the Gym
Wednesday, June 17 End of year picnics Various start t imes - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
Questions? Contact Laura Hicks - [email protected]
Visitor parking - The parking spaces in front of the building are not accessible between 2:30 - 3:10pm. Please do not park there if you need to leave between those times.
MIDDLE/HIGH SUMMER SESSIONSFCPS has posted details and registration materials for 2015:
- https:/ / education.fcps.org/ f lex/ (select ?Summer Session Learning Options?)
- See participation expectations, dates, t imes and registration fees.
- Students must return completed registration forms to their school counselor before Friday June 12.
See the announcement at: http:/ / education.fcps.org/wfms/node/1661
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WFM S Newsletter Every child - Every day M ay 8, 2015PTSA NEWSYour PTSA needs you!
Your PTSA is looking for a few good men and women to take on some key positions for school year 2015-2016. It is important to f il l these vacancies so the Parent Teacher Student Association can continue the important work it does connecting home and school.
The year is already looking bright with a 5k fundraiser Labor Day weekend, and the whole community looking forward to our next International Night Cultural Heritage Festival. (Our wonderful Fundraising Chairperson, Jenn Salisbury, is maintaining her position and coordinating these events.)
Even if you believe your kids don't need you as much in middle school, please remember that, not only do they stil l need you, but the teachers and staff need you, too. If you feel you can support the school and offer a litt le bit of your time, please contact [email protected] with your questions and interest. Our next PTSA meeting will be in the West Frederick Media Center on May 13th 4:00pm. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
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Staf f Appreciat ion Thank You
On May 5th, PTSA Staff Appreciation hosted a our Strawberry Breakfast entit led ? We Couldn?t Have Picked a Better Bunch? to celebrate National Teacher Day. The PTSA says, "Thank You!? to our hard working teachers. We know your job is challenging. We want to share the love the community feels for you and nothing says love like food.
We had a successful fundraiser for this event with 21 of our families sending in cash/check donations. 5 ladies and I cooked for our staff preparing quiches, muff ins, scones , bagels and fruits. Among other things, I washed and hulled 12lbs of strawberries and my other cooks added more to that number. We learned our staff loves strawberries because they were all gone.
Our wonderful West Frederick Middle School Staff loved their Strawberry Breakfast and expressed many thanks to the parents that provided it.
At this time, we?d like to thank our families that provided the Strawberry Breakfast.
Special Thanks to following families who did double duty by contributing in more then one sign up category. There are : Mark Nealley, The Murrs , The Popielaskis and the Maddons
Special thanks to our cooks who were - Catherine Eff land, Sue Murr, Jodi Popielaski , Jennifer McNally, and Melanie Geitt ier.
Thank you also to Safeway on 7th Street for giving us discounts and for Dunkin Donuts on W. Patrick Str. for donating most of the donuts.
Thank you to Sandy Morrell, our PTSA President, who helped with set-up and shows up for everything.
Thank you to all the families who generously covered to the cost of our Strawberry Breakfast for National Teacher Day- They are as follows;
The Maddons The Lauterbachs The Crums The Gonzales The StruntzesThe DeGirolamos The Bibers The Bollingers The Skinners The WardsThe Oberers The Tolbards The Popielaskis The Audersets The PondocsThe McGuires The Bards The Garcias The Durhman/Downins The CardersThe Nealleys The Robinsons
Sincerely,Claudia Nealley, Staff Appreciation Chairperson.
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SHINE YOUR SMILE DAYWest Frederick Middle School is hosting Smile Programs...the mobile dentist on May 14th
Smile Programs will set up a mini-dental off ice here at the school and can provide dental examinations, cleanings, f luoride treatments, x-rays and sealants. In addition, restorative services such as f il l ings will be available (if needed) with Medicaid or insurance coverage.
Medicaid and CHIP cover 100% of treatment. Smile Programs can also provide services to families who need f inancial assistance and it has subsidized fees for those who choose to pay for the preventive care.
Signing up your children to see the mobile dental team is an easy way to get necessary preventive dental care. If a parent wants their child to see the dentist on "Shine Your Smile Day", just f il l out the permission slip and return it to school by May 1st . If you have any further questions please contact Tracey Wedge, WFMS Community Liason, at 240-236-4090 (Permission Form-English / Formulario de Permiso en Español )
You can learn more about Smile Programs on their website at: www.mobiledentists.com. There is a short video about the preventive dental care program.
This is a reminder to any current ELL students that there will be a parent meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at WFMS. Parents and students will learn more about the WIDA Access scores and the options that are available. PLEASE NOTE: The meeting will not be held in the cafeteria as advertised in the letter sent home, but will be held in the Media Center at WFMS.
ELL NEWS
MINORITY MALE MENTORING PROGRAM WFMS - Minority Male Mentoring Program last meeting for the school year will be Thursday, May 21, 2015
WFMS would like to sincerely thank the men from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated of Frederick. Your contribution to the growth of our young men is immeasurable! In addition, your unself ish devotion and time spent away from your paying jobs with our students is truly appreciated. A special "shout out" goes to Thaddious Goodman for his leadership and partnering with WFMS to help empower our youth to
BAND & CHORUS NEWSWFMS Band and Chorus Spring Concert will be held Thursday, May 21 at 6:30p.m. in the school gym. Participation is a required grade for all band/chorus members.
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Yearbooks are stil l available. Sixty color pages for $35.00 (personalizations are no longer available.) Pre-order now, reserve your copy of l ifetime memories.
The 8th grade panoramic picture was taken on Thursday, April 23rd. Any students who stil l want to order a copy of this picture may pick up an order form in the front off ice. Orders MUST be returned to the off ice by Tuesday, April 28th. The cost is $16.
YEARBOOK NEWS
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Sharing the Asset Message
If you have already attended the Everyone?s An Asset Builder workshop, you will not want to miss Sharing the Asset Message. This informative workshop will help you communicate the Asset message to others who want to build stronger, healthier communities for youth. You will learn techniques to create engaging presentations and strategies to meet the unique needs of any audience. ©
April 18; 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Everyone?s an Asset Builder -Trunk Hal lMay 23; 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Everyone?s an Asset Builder -Trunk Hal lJune 13; 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Sharing the Asset Message -Trunk Hal l
Trunk Hall is located at 35 East Church Street, Frederick MDbehind the Evangelical Lutheran Church sanctuaryLed by Cindy Goeller, LCPC, and Craig Tyler.These workshops are free and available to the f irst 25 people to sign up, so RSVP now!!!To register, please call 301-694-9002 or e-mail [email protected]
Our Counsel ing Staf f and Contact Info
7th grade - Mrs. Irwin 240-236-4086 [email protected]
8th grade - Mrs. Boyd 240-236-4085 [email protected]
6th grade - Ms. Gunter 240-236-4084 [email protected]
Regist rar - Ms. Daniel 240-236-4055 [email protected]
Everyone?s An Asset Builder
Did you know that there are 40 qualit ies, or Developmental Assets, that contribute to the healthy development of youth, regardless of their background, income, or geographical location? Did you know that You are someone
FREE SUMMER MATH OPPORTUNITYResearch shows that most children lose 2-3 months of math learning over the summer. We're delighted to inform you about a free program offered by TenMarks, an Amazon Company, that will provide your child with access to a powerful, personalized summer math program designed to help them reverse summer learning loss.
For more information - see the announcement at: http:/ / education.fcps.org/wfms/node/1667
The PE Department is holding a Spring Uniform Sale through the month of May. Shorts are $8.00 and shirts are $8.00! That is a savings of $2.00 of each and a total of $4.00 for both. Please contact Ms. Katzenbarger at 240-236-4000 ex. 64040 or email: [email protected] for more information.
PE SPRING UNIFORM SALE
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WFM S Newsletter Every child - Every day M ay 8, 2015NEWS FROM THE ENRICHMENT ROOM6th Grade STEM Enrichment Af ter School
Ms. Howser is offering a STEM Enrichment club after school for 6th Grade students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm. If you have a 6th grader who is interested, please contact Ms. Howser at [email protected]
Advanced Coding
Ms. Howser is offering an Advanced Coding group after school with mentoring by experienced coders from Urbana High School. There is room for a few more students! If you have a child who has coding experience and would like to learn from some experienced mentors, please contact Ms. Howser at [email protected]
Upcoming 8th Grade Field Trip
8th grade students will be taking a f ield trip to Harpers Ferry on Thursday, May 28. We will need many parent chaperones to accompany us on this fun outing. More details will be coming home soon.
Students from West Frederick Middle School earned f irst place statewide Saturday, May 2 in the 2015 Maryland History Day Junior Website Division competit ion. See the whole story on the FCPS headl ines at : ht tp:/ / goo.gl /Ny9noL
Group Website on Alan Turing winners: Jamie Roan, Sydney Robinson, Hannah Whang, Chris Pondoc, and Nikolas Struntz (not pictured)
CONGRATULATIONS!
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We want to give a huge Thank You to all the wonderful volunteers for making it another amazing and successful Internat ional Night Cul tural Heritage Fest ival , coordinated by Jennifer Salisbury! Thank you Ana Semeria, Sukhamana Mathur, Tatiana Hargett, Tina Smith, staff members Teresa Hansen, Elaine Lynch and Mariana Baeza and the many parents, staff and participants who gave their t ime and donations in support of this incredible night!
Special Thanks to the kindness of Conexiones Magazine for providing the color printed programs, and great Thanks to the generosity of the many restaurants and grocery stores for their contributions.
It truly was a community event!
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