Summer is just beginning, and we are all wondering what it may hold - how it will be different from our “typical” summers. Just as many things have changed since March, summer will most likely hold some changes as well. One thing that will continue is Camp Montessori.
As you may know, WMS’s summer camp is opening on June 29. This summer, we will welcome campers from toddler through sixth grade. Right now, there is a hum in the building as our camp staff prepares for the campers’ arrival. Rooms are being readied, outdoor spaces are being set up, and training is being provided to ensure the campers’ health and safety.
Camp Montessori has many traditions, some of which will continue and others that will change. Children will have lots of outdoor time, each group assigned a dedicated space for outdoor activities. The older children will also spend time exploring the woods and more of the campus than they typically do. Our creative and enthusiastic camp staff is ready to offer safe AND fun experiences to all campers this summer. We have received guidance and are abiding by health and safety regulations from the Office of Child Care Licensing, who licenses WMS’s early childhood, camp and extended day programs.
Though changes are necessitated to ensure everyone’s safety, we look forward to a vibrant and active summer at WMS. And while camp gets into full swing, we will continue to work on plans for the coming school year, sharing news in future editions of the Wednesday Weekly. Enjoy the start of summer, and we’ll see you soon!
NEWS & NOTES
Join us for Summer Camp!
A limited number of spaces are still available for
Camp Montessori 2020! Please contact
Tracey Gable, Director of Montessori Enrichment, as soon as possible to enroll your child.
Please do not hesitate to contact
Nurse Kathy with any questions or concerns.
2020-21 School Year Calendar
The 2020-21 calendar school year calendar is now posted on the website for your convenience. Please note that students will begin school before Labor Day, with a three-day week beginning on September 1, and the school year will end on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Important: Dates are subject to change as a result of possible COVID-19 related alterations to the school's schedule. The date of the last update will be listed at the top of the calendar webpage. Changes will also be communicated to current families via the Wednesday Weekly and/or Bloomz.
Free Parent Education Opportunity - This Friday
Photo Challenge: Share your summer fun with us!
Whether you're attending Camp Montessori or enjoying summer fun and learning at home, we would love to see how your family is spending this time off school! Share your photos on Instagram using #WMSsummer2020 or email them to
Noel Dietrich, Director of Advancement & Communications.
Families that participate in our summer photo challenge will be eligible for a random drawing for some WMS swag!
Admissions Open Houses
Throughout the summer, we will be offering a series of
virtual open houses to prospective families, allowing them to explore WMS from the comfort of their homes. If you have friends who are still looking for a school for their child for this fall, please let them know about these events!
Questions can be sent to
Paula Sharpe, Director of Enrollment Management.
Email List Updates
If you have not
re-enrolled at WMS in the fall and won't be attending camp this summer, please contact
Noel if you would like to remain on our Wednesday Weekly email list. Otherwise, you will be switched to our alumni/past family email list and receive only several updates per year from WMS.
Let's stay in touch!
The Wednesday Weekly shares WMS news and events that are relevant to the families in our community.
Please send submissions to wednesday-weekly@wmsde.org by 4:30 p.m. on the Friday prior to the issue in which you wish to include your information. Content may be edited for length and style and may be held for a future issue due to space constraints.
For more information, contact Noel Dietrich, Director of Advancement & Communications.
