WEDNESDAY WEEKLY

May 15, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS


May 16

9-12/Middle School Musical: 

"At the Bandstand"

9:30 a.m. - Dress Rehearsal

6 p.m. - Performance 


May 22

Virtual Admissions Open House

Noon on Zoom

Tell a friend!


Empty Bowl Event 

5:30-7:30 p.m. 

WMS Great Room

Learn More & Buy Tickets

 

May 27

Memorial Day

No school or child care. 


May 28

Primary Field Day


May 29

Elementary/Middle School Field Day



Full School Year Calendar

Planning for Future Success: The Work of the WMS Board



Can you believe it is already mid-May? Where has the school year gone? Every day, we count on the predictability and rhythm of the school day, week and year. Children know what to expect. Parents understand the way school works. Staff are on it, setting up, cleaning up, and preparing each and every lesson and bit of learning the children in their care will experience. We’ve got this! What we don’t always see is what happens to make all of this happen with predictability and reliability. That is the work of our staff, administrators and teachers as well as the WMS Board of Directors. 


Each month, the WMS Board of Directors, made up of former and current WMS parents, meets to do the work that keeps the school forward thinking and helps address the questions and concerns that arise in the course of daily operations. This group’s work is one of dedication and passion for the school they have come to know and appreciate during their time here. They are currently looking ahead, preparing to welcome our new Head of School, Sarah Williams, and consider how they can best support her as she continues to bring her knowledge, energy and passion for Montessori education to WMS. Their work this spring will culminate in presenting a plan for our future when the 2024-25 school year begins. As you enjoy the warmer days ahead, make plans for a summer break, and think about how your child has grown, we will be working on a plan for the future of WMS. All are predicated on the belief that WMS is the premier Montessori school in Delaware, founded on Montessori principles, and rooted in current research in child development, high academic standards of learning and cognitive neuroscience. WMS is where your children are known, affirmed and prepared for their future. 


Thank you to the WMS Board of Directors and all who support the work they do behind the scenes. 

Lisa A. Lalama

Head of School

News & Notes

WMS 9-12 and Middle School Present: At the Bandstand - Thursday, 5/16 - Dress Rehearsal - 9:30 a.m., Performance 6 p.m.

Join Us for the Empty Bowl Event - Next Wednesday, May 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  


Inspired by their learning about community service and global human needs, students in the 9-12 and Middle School programs have put together a special event for the WMS community, a gathering aimed at supporting the Food Bank of Delaware, the World Food Program, Water for South Sudan, and Water is Life Kenya. WMS families and staff are invited to purchase tickets that include a ceramic bowl (handmade by a student or staff member) and a soup dinner. We hope to see you there!  


Learn More about the Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Buy Your Ticket or Make a Donation 

(Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged to ensure that we have enough soup and bowls for everyone!)

Year-End Co-op Reminder


We are so grateful for everything our families have done to support the WMS through the Co-op Program! 


With just a few weeks remaining in the school year, it's the perfect time to check your FACTS account to verify your progress toward the 25-hour Co-op requirement and submit any hours you haven't yet recorded. There will also be a number of upcoming opportunities to earn credit for year-end activities - be sure to record those hours as soon as possible to avoid being billed for incomplete hours at the end of the year.


If you have any questions or need suggestions on upcoming Co-op opportunities, please reach out to Debbie at the front desk or email co-op@wmsde.org.

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