WEDNESDAY WEEKLY

October 2, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 3

No School

Pre-registered child care only.

October 4

All-Staff Professional Day - No School or Child-Care

Deadline to sign up as a 60th anniversary sponsor & be recognized on event signage!

October 8

School Pictures

Make-up/Retake Day

Details below!

October 9

Admissions Information Sessions

Noon & 5 p.m. on Zoom

Tell a friend!

October 14

Family Goal Setting Conferences

(All age levels)

No school.

Pre-registered child-care available. Sign up by Monday, 10/7

October 15

Family Goal Setting Conferences

(Pre-Primary, Primary & Elementary)

No school for these levels

(Middle School classes continue as scheduled)

Pre-registered child-care available for Pre-Primary through Elementary students.

Full School Year Calendar

The Journey

Dear Families,

Yesterday, we held The Journey, an event showcasing the Montessori curriculum at the early childhood, elementary and middle school levels. For families, it was a hands-on approach to understanding not just what their children are learning but how and why this method of education is so impactful.

We greatly appreciate the time our families dedicated to attending this event as well as the enthusiasm and curiosity they brought to our conversations. While three hours isn’t nearly enough time to cover every wonderful nuance the Montessori Method entails, we hope that families were left with a deeper understanding of how our curriculum supports students at every stage.

From foundational knowledge in early childhood to real-world applications in elementary and middle school, Dr. Montessori’s spiral curriculum scaffolds learning to match the ways in which our students acquire and use new information, allows students to gain the essential skills for success in school and beyond, and develops students self-confidence and sense of identity, which are all necessary for becoming knowledgeable and responsible contributors to the global community .

If you haven’t yet joined us for The Journey, please mark your calendars for February 6—we can’t wait to see you next time!

Warmest regards,

Sarah E. Williams

Head of School

NEWS & NOTES

School Pictures - Make-up/Retake Day - October 8

School pictures are in - check out the WMS Bloomz feed for information on viewing your child(ren)'s images and making your order! If you have trouble accessing your child's images through the name/room number search option, please contact Debbie for an access code.

If you would like your child to have a retake, please notify Debbie by noon this Friday, October 4, so we can adjust the photographer's schedule accordingly.

Extended Day School Year Overview

by Mariah Spencer, Extended Day Coordinator, Camp Director & PE Teacher

I’m excited to be coordinating the Extended Day program this school year. We are off to a great start with our before- and after-care classes, along with after-school soccer!

Based on feedback from families, I’d like to share the overview of our after-school enrichment programs for this school year so you are able to plan ahead.

Information about our upcoming programs is listed below, and you can also watch upcoming issues of the Wednesday Weekly, Bloomz and our new Extended Day bulletin board (located across from the Music Room) for updates. The bulletin board includes the latest Extended Day information regarding daily schedules, announcements and programs. My office is also located just a few steps away - feel free to stop by if you have any questions!

Upcoming After-School Programs

Yoga (Grades 1-8) – Registration is now OPEN!

November 6 – December 18, 2024

Wednesdays (3:45-4:45 p.m.)

$110 for 6 weeks

Petiteyogi.com/register

Basketball - Registration opens December 2

January & February 2025

Instructional Basketball (Grades 1-3)

Basketball Team (Grades 4-8)

Art Club

March & April 2025

Pre-Primary (4-week session)

Primary (4-week session)

Elementary (8-week session)

Running Club (Grades 1-8)

April & May 2025

Soccer Shots (Primary Program)

April & May 2025

Stay tuned for more information! If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me at 302-475-0555 or mariah_spencer@wmsde.org.

60th Anniversary Celebration Updates

Last chance to be recognized as a sponsor on event signage!

Saturday, October 26 from 5-10 p.m. at the Cauffiel Estate

Our 60th anniversary celebration is only 24 days away, and tickets are selling fast! The venue's capacity is limited, so be sure to purchase yours before they sell out.

If you aren't able to attend or would like to provide additional support for this event, check out our sponsorship opportunities! This Friday is the last day to sign up as a sponsor and be recognized on event signage!

Become a Sponsor

Don't miss your opportunity to connect with families and staff who have been part of the WMS community for the past six decades! This unforgettable event will feature a delightful dinner, drinks, music that will keep you dancing under the stars, and unique experiential auction items that promise lasting memories!

We can't wait to share this special evening with you!

Buy Tickets Today

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