WEDNESDAY WEEKLY

September 11, 2024


UPCOMING EVENTS


September 12 & 13

Upper Elementary & Middle School Overnight Trip


September 18

Announced Fire Drill

10 a.m.
Students will practice the drill with their teachers in advance. If you are present, please model calm behavior and follow staff instructions, exiting the building immediately and proceeding to the nearest congregation area (Peace Park, soccer field or blacktop by the Primary playground).


September 24 & 25

School Pictures

Classroom Schedule TBA


October 1

The Journey - Family Education/Co-op Opportunity

9 a.m.-noon, WMS Great Room

Watch Bloomz and next week's newsletter for details and registration information!


October 3

No School

Pre-registered child care available.

Sign up by Thursday, 9/26


October 4

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


Full School Year Calendar

NEWS & NOTES

After-School Soccer - 

Last Chance to Sign-up - Grades 1-8


Registration closes for after-school soccer programs this Friday. Both programs will only run if there is a sufficient number of registrations. Sign up today or contact Mariah Spencer for more information!


Instructional Soccer

Grades 1-3 ($150)

Wednesdays (9/18-10/30/24), 3:45-5 p.m.

Register Here


Soccer Team

Grades 4-8 ($250)

Tuesdays & Thursdays (9/17-10/31/24), 3:45-5 p.m.

(Includes several games with local schools to be announced)

Register Here


Safety

Safety and Security Updates & Reminders


In light of the recent tragedy in Georgia, we know that school safety is on everyone's minds. For this reason, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the security measures in place at WMS and provide a few reminders on how you can contribute to keeping our community safe.


At WMS, a dedicated safety and security committee meets regularly throughout the year to evaluate and implement best practices, along withdeveloping procedures for a range of emergency scenarios. Over the years, this team has been instrumental in initiatives such as our keycard access system, shatter-proof window film for front-facing windows and the installation of security cameras. Our staff participates in ongoing safety training, supported by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and all students and staff p articipate in a variety of drills throughout the year.


While we are happy to discuss the basics of our safety plans, we are unable to share specific details regarding our lockdown and lock-out procedures to ensure the safety of our community. We ask for your support in maintaining the security of our school by following these guidelines:

  • Wear your “WMS Family” badge at all times while inside the building.
  • Use your keycard to enter the building. If your card is misplaced, please contact Debbie or Noel immediately so it can be deactivated.
  • Be prepared to reintroduce yourselves when entering the building, as staff may request your ID if you are not familiar to them.
  • All visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge.
  • Please enter and exit through the front door to help us monitor who is in the building, even if other exits may be more convenient.
  • If you notice anyone on campus who seems out of place or suspicious, please notify the front desk or an administrator as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping WMS a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Starting the Year Strong in PE

Last week, Mariah Spencer, WMS's new PE teacher (and Extended Day Coordinator/Camp Director), kicked off the school year with elementary PE classes. Students enjoyed activities like back-to-back relays where partners raced to beat their personal best time, and PE Adventure Bingo, where students asked each other, “Have you ever...?” based on the physical activities shown on the Bingo board. The children also created "Get to Know Me" T-shirts to introduce themselves in a fun way.


In the coming weeks, classes will continue to focus on team-building exercises, sportsmanship and more games designed to help students get to know one another while beginning to develop fundamental physical skills and learning about new sports!

#WMSbacktoschool 2024 Photo Contest - Congratulations!


Congratulations to Veena, our lucky 2024 #WMSBacktoSchool Photo Challenge winner! 


Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their wonderful photos with us. 


Look for other photo challenges and opportunities to win WMS swag throughout the year!

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