WEDNESDAY WEEKLY

January 31, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 1

Last Day to Donate Books for the WMS Book Exchange Lobby Table


February 7

Virtual Admissions Open House

Noon on Zoom

Tell a friend!


February 7 & 8

WMS Book Exchange & Reading Celebration

8-9 a.m. & 3-5 p.m. each day

Join us in the Great Room to share books and participate in reading-related activities!


February 13

ADVIS Family Education Webinar -

Talking to Youth About Heated Topics

7:30 p.m.

Watch Bloomz for the registration link.


February 15

2024-25 Re-enrollment Deadline

Re-enroll by this date to secure your child's space for the 2024-25 school year! After this deadline, additional new families will be admitted and your child's space with no longer be secure.


Full School Year Calendar

Happy Birthday, WMS!



Today is a very important day in Wilmington Montessori School's history. We are 60 years old! Many of our current friends and supporters were with WMS from the very beginning. Without that initial group of families who saw a need for a superb educational experience for their children, we would not have the incredible school we have today. This school is built on Dr. Montessori’s strong educational foundation, which is directly in sync with what has been proven through current educational research. Students learn through experience, creating meaning to increase student engagement and motivation. At WMS, where children are known, affirmed and prepared for their future, they have the opportunity each day to build on their prior experiences and explore new ones with curiosity and wonder. 


As we enter our 61st year, we thank you! Thank you to that first group of families, staff and students. Thank you to everyone who has come to be a part of our wonderful school community over the past 60 years, from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, to Monroe Street, to the Little Red School House, and finally to 1400 Harvey Road. We are fortunate to have such a rich history with loyal constituents. They know, as we know today, that there is nowhere else like Wilmington Montessori School. Happy 60th birthday WMS!

Lisa
Head of School

If you haven't already seen it, click below to watch our 60th anniversary video!

Click to watch WMS's 60th birthday video!

NEWS & NOTES

WMS Book Exchange: Share the Joy of Reading - Next Week - February 7 & 8


Join us for the inaugural WMS Book Exchange on February 7 and 8! Readers of all ages - children and adults alike - are invited to the Great Room from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. each day to explore various books. This is a fantastic opportunity to exchange literary treasures and discover new stories. In addition to the book exchange, we'll have engaging book-related activities. Be a part of this literary celebration, share your favorite reads, and immerse yourself in the joy of books!


You can donate gently used books of all age ranges until tomorrow (Thursday, February 1) outside the Learning Commons.

Have You Re-enrolled Yet?

Just over two weeks remain until the 2024-25 re-enrollment deadline!


Thank you to everyone who has already submitted your 2024-25 re-enrollment forms! We look forward to welcoming your family back to WMS next fall!  Your prompt re-enrollment helps us plan for next school year, including offering contracts to teachers in a timely manner.


If you need assistance with or have questions about re-enrollment, please contact the WMS Admissions office at admissions@wmsde.org or the Business Office at businessoffice@wmsde.org.  


This year, the Toddler and Primary Programs were both at capacity. We are projecting waitlists for the 2024-25 school year as well. To ensure your child’s placement for next year, it is important that we receive your re-enrollment contract and non-refundable/non-transferable deposit by the Thursday, February 15, 2023 re-enrollment deadline. After Thursday, February 15, 2024, remaining spaces in our programs will be available to our waiting list of new applicants.


We value your family and plan for your re-enrollment. However, if you are choosing not to re-enroll, we ask that you notify admissions@wmsde.org as soon as possible (or open your child's re-enrollment link and click "Will not enroll") in order to inform our planning for next year. 


The Board of Directors, teachers and staff are committed to the families and students at WMS and to making 2024-25 another great school year with your family. Thank you for your trust in and commitment to WMS. 

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