Wayland Middle School  Tuesday Morning Minute September 11, 2018

*** WMS has a New Phone Number: 508-358-3801 *** When calling in, the menu options are as follows: Press 1 - to report a student absence or late arrival Press 4 - for the Nurse's office Press 5 - for Guidance Counselors Press 6 - for the METCO Office Press 7 - for the dial by name directory Press 0 - for the Main Office

Important Dates ALL Grades: 9/12 School Picture Day (Tomorrow!) 9/19 No School - Yom Kippur 10/8 No School - Columbus Day 6th Grade:   9/27 Back-to-School Night 6:30 PM (6th Grade) 10/11 Walden Bike Trip - Henry 10/12 Walden Bike Trip - David 10/16 Walden Bike Trip - Thoreau 7th Grade: 9/20 Back-to-School Night 6:30 PM (7th & 8th Grades) 10/25, 10/26 Days of Wonder / Treetop Adventures Trip 8th Grade: 9/20 Back-to-School Night 6:30 PM (7th & 8th Grades) 9/25, 9/28, 10/1 Geology and Edward M. Kennedy Institute Trips

Current News & Announcements

NO FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS TODAY, Tuesday 9/11! Tryouts are postponed due to weather, revised schedules are: Boys & Girls Soccer Thursday, 9/13 2:30 - 4:30 Friday, 9/14 2:30 - 4:45 Monday 9/17 2:30-4:45 Girls Field Hockey Thursday, 9/13 2:30 - 4:30 Friday, 9/14 2:30 - 4:45 Monday 9/17 2:30 - 4:45 (if necessary - otherwise, this will be a practice)

From the Library Welcome back! Books are flying off the shelves in the WMS Library and in speaking to students, there is no doubt that they had a wonderful summer full of great books!  Returning volunteers, both students and parents/community members, are also hitting the ground running. We're looking forward to a great year and to another excellent new cohort of 6th grade volunteers! Students, parents, guardians, and other family members are welcome as part of our library volunteer team, and an important part of our learning community.  Please see the WMS library website for more information and a sign up form.  Students can also stop by our library or the upcoming Club Fair to sign up.  Thanks!

Come Join the Boosters! We are looking for energetic, motivated people to join our board Vice President ~ -This person will shadow the President -Responsible for nominating open board seats -Boosters representative on the Athletic Advisory Committee Newsletter & PR ~ -This person would be responsible for creating a newsletter 3 times a year recognizing award winning athletes and highlighting the athletic seasons -Highlighting of events in school list serves and local publications Middle School Liaison ~  -This person will facilitate orders for the track team -Be a part of Wellness Week working with the Middle School Wellness teachers Annual Appeal & Fundraising ~ Ideally we would love 2 people to help out in this role -Responsible for updating our annual appeal letter and coordinating the mailing through the existing mailing house -Send tax thank you letters -Follow up mid year with an email blast via constant contact Social Media ~   -This person would be responsible for posting content to our Facebook page and build an Instagram account  -Highlight sporting events -Post pictures and game schedules If you are interested in Boosters or learning more please contact: Nancy Peter [email protected] ... Go Warriors!

Attention all 6th, 7th & 8th grade hockey players - register now for the Wayland boys or Wayland/Weston girls teams. Boys Team The boys team is a game-only league and plays all home games at NESC with some non-league games at local rinks. The season begins at the end of October through late February/early March and is a great way to play with other hockey players in Wayland. All players must have a current USA Hockey member ID # to register and play for the team. Please contact Sharon Desmond at  [email protected]  if your son is interested in playing or for more information. Tryout dates will be announced in mid-October.  Girls Team The Wayland/Weston girls middle school team begins after Thanksgiving through the end of February. The team is a co-op team with middle school girls from Wayland and Weston. All home games are played at Rivers and away games are mostly in surrounding towns. All players must have a current USA Hockey member ID # to register and play for the team. Please contact Morgan Ley at  [email protected]  for more information or to sign up for the team.  The middle school teams are run by the Wayland Hockey Association (WHA). For more information, please go to  waylandhockey.org .

PTO News

President’s Welcome Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! We are especially excited to welcome families new to Wayland and our incoming 6th grade class to the WMS community! The WMS PTO works to enrich our children’s academic and social-emotional development. With the breadth of financial support and activities provided by the WMS PTO, your child is sure to benefit directly!   The WMS PTO: Supports our students’ academic and extra-curricular learning through financial support and volunteer time Shows appreciation for our teachers and staff  Provides resources to parents through Middle and More Coffee seminars Builds community We ask you to engage with us in 3 ways: Donate to the WMS PTO with Gift Your Child. Donations support our students, staff and community, including enhancing classroom libraries, programs in STEM and the arts, student clubs, inclusive classrooms, cultural enrichment, staff appreciation and parent seminars. Register in our opt-in, online family directory, My School Anywhere.  Access contact information for everyone within the Wayland Public School system online or through an app. You must register to be included.  Like our Facebook Page. We will include weekly updates here, but additional details, photos and videos are shared on Facebook. Stay in the loop!  We look forward to a fabulous year together! Sejal T. Srinivasan, WMS PTO President [email protected] Visit the WMS PTO Website

Volunteers for Back to School Night Dinners We are organizing a dinner for the staff before the two Back-to-School Nights. Dinner is a great way to thank the staff for spending the time with parents on those evenings and ensuring their bellies are full! We need volunteers to help - sign up to bring a main dish, salad/side dish, dessert, drinks or paper products. Click below to sign-up: 7th and 8th Grade Back To School Night Dinner Sign-up , Sep 20th 6th Grade Back to School Night Dinner Sign-up , Sep 27th

New to Wayland?  PTO New Family Welcome Breakfast October 4, 9 - 10 am WMS Staff Lounge Welcome to Wayland and to the WMS community. The PTO looks forward to getting to know you. We hope to meet you at our breakfast, or be sure to stop by our table at the Back to School Nights. Additionally, there are a number of resources on the WMS PTO Website , including a document, Pointers for Families New to Wayland which contains school and town information. Please contact Meredith Tobe, our New Family Welcome Coordinator, with any questions.  [email protected]

WMS PTO and Wayland SEPAC Presents: Parenting Children with ADHD, ages 6-18 October 2, 2018, 7-8:30 pm WMS Auditorium Dr. Sharon Saline , a veteran psychologist, has extensive experience working with children, teens, parents and school staff on how to better manage ADHD. Expect to leave with actionable advice on how to work with your child to develop better study habits, create organizational methods that work for them and build routines that reduce stress. Dr. Saline will be available to answer your questions and will have copies of her book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life available for purchase. For more information, please contact [email protected] .

Artist of the Week

Artist: Jasmine Akyurek Grade: 7 Medium: Watercolor

Information from Last Week's eBlast...

FALL SPORTS INFORMATION WMS Cross Country (All Grades) - Click Here for information. Contact: Coach Kevin Farley WMS Boys & Girls Soccer (7th & 8th Grade Only) - Click Here for information and tryout dates. Contacts: Coach Natalia Araszkiewicz (Girls Team), Matt LaFond (Boys Team). WMS Girls Field Hockey (7th & 8th Grade Only) - Click Here for information and tryout dates. There will be a pre-tryout meeting for students Thursday, 9/6 2:45-3:15pm. Contact: Coach Sarah Woodside Wayland Weston Rowing (All Grades) - Click Here for information.

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