WEDNESDAY WEEKLY

January 3, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 5

Deadline to Apply for First-Round Financial Aid Awards for 2024-25

Learn More


January 8

Sibling Application Deadline

To be prioritized for 2024-25 enrollment, submit your sibling application by this deadline!

Apply Through FACTS


January 10

Classroom Visit for Rising Kindergarten Families

9:30 a.m.

Watch Bloomz for registration info.


January 11

Classroom Visit for Rising Primary (3-6) Families

9:30 a.m.

Watch Bloomz for registration info.


January 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

No school.

Pre-registered child care available. Advance registration required. Sign up online by Monday, January 8.



Full School Year Calendar

Supporting for Your Child's Growth in 2024 and Beyond


Happy New Year! Today children return to school after enjoying some time away. This time of the year is often a time for reflection. What were the best things about 2023? What possibilities do you look forward to in 2024? These are perennial questions that are asked as we turn the calendar from one year to the next. 


As re-enrollment for the 2024-25 school year opens, it is time to consider those possibilities for your children for the next school year. You are already a part of the WMS community, having learned more about our school, the Montessori philosophy and educational practices, and the WMS advantage. WMS is a school with a focus on academic excellence while maintaining a student’s sense of self. We are here to support them and their growth, to provide a humane education that strengthens their emotional and social skills, which are critical skills for success now and in their future. 


I am often asked about WMS students’ transition to the next school, their success in future endeavors, and how they manage the demands and differences of a more traditional education. Alex Ropars, a WMS alumni and biomechanical engineering student reflected on his WMS experience in his recent applications for graduate school:


“My teachers at Montessori were not just people who told me what to do and how to do it; they were thought partners. They allowed me to explore what interested me and figure out on my own how to learn about it. If I needed help, I could bounce my thoughts off of them, but they would not give me the answer outright. They taught me how to independently think and puzzle on my own, how to logically deduce how to get the answer. This helped me not only to be able to find the answer but also to understand the learning process and to enjoy that process.” 


Re-enrollment opens next week. Our sincere hope is that you will remain at WMS, the school that has served your children so well, the school that balances strong academic growth with personal growth. Dr. Montessori laid the foundation. We open the door to endless possibilities that are ahead for your children’s future.

Lisa
Head of School

NEWS & NOTES

WMS Basketball Returns January 9 - Register Today


The WMS basketball season tips off in January! Registration is now open!


Basketball Team 

(Grades 4-8) -

January 9 through February 27, 2024 - 3:45-5 p.m. - $250 - Several games will be scheduled against local schools.

Register Here


Instructional Basketball 

(Grades 1-3) -

January 11 through February 29 - 3:45-5 p.m. - $200

Register Here

Upcoming Admissions Deadlines & Reminders


As the new calendar year kicks off, there are several important dates coming up:


January 5 (this Friday!) - Deadline to apply first-round financial aid awards for 2024-25 - please contact Barb or Leslie in the Business Office for assistance.


January 8 - 2024-25 Sibling Application Deadline - Sibling applications received by this deadline will be prioritized for enrollment. Contact Laurie for information!


Week of January 8 - Re-enrollment packets open! Watch your inbox for details.


February 15 - Re-enrollment Deadline - Secure your child's spot for the 2024-25 school year! After this deadline, new students will be admitted and your child's space may be offered to another child.


If you have questions regarding your child's next educational steps at WMS, please contact your child's teacher or reach out to Sarah, Cristin or Lynda.


Cinnamon Applesauce Recall


In November 2023, the FDA announced a recall of various cinnamon applesauce products, due to reports of children with elevated blood lead levels, indicating potential acute lead toxicity. Information about the recalled products and their lot numbers can be found here. WMS does not serve these products; however, we wanted to make sure families were aware of this recall.


For more information, view the latest release on this topic from DHSS.

Register for Camp Montessori!


Registration for Camp Montessori 2024 is now open! As many of you will recall from last year, many of our sessions filled to capacity, so we highly recommend signing up as soon as possible! Register for at least five weeks (as a family) by March 31, 2024 to receive a 10% early registration discount.


Note for Toddler families:

As we've shared, the Toddler program at Camp Montessori is open to current WMS students. Please email camp@wmsde.org for assistance registering your child. Space is very, very limited for this program and several weeks are already at capacity.


Register Today


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