Dolphin Digest
Weekly Update #39
Week of May 23rd, 2022
WMES Parents/Guardians,
Happy Friday!! I can not believe how quickly this year is going by. Please return the form indicating if you will be returning to WMES next year so we can plan staffing for the 22-23 school year.
Students in grades 3-5 will participate in state standardized testing this spring in both ELA and Math. Please see the dates below for your child's grade level. Please try not to plan vacations during these testing dates. Please make sure your child is well-rested, eats a good breakfast, and is ready to show what they know on the test. All MCAP testing dates are outlined below for grades 3-5. Please take note of these scheduled testing dates for your child.
May 23, 24 4th Grade 9:00 am
The Board of Education approved a revision to the school calendar at their May meeting.
June 8 and June 9 will now be early dismissal days for students to allow teachers adequate time to finalize grades prior to the last day of school on June 10.
As a reminder, the last day of school for Pre-K is Tuesday, June 7, and the last day for K-12 students is Friday June 10.
We need volunteers in order to hold these events!! Please consider signing-up!
Mobile Science Lab Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAEAC2AA2FDC34-mobile
Book Fair Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAEAC2AA2FDC34-book1
Mark your calendars for our Field Day on May 25th and 26th! This will be an all-day event.. Families are welcome to attend. Safety protocols will be implemented for visitor check-in at this event. More information to come.
PRE-K-2 May 26th (Thursday) and Grades 3-5 May 25th (Wednesday) from 9-2.
The details below has times available to volunteer. If you see a time you can help, please add your name to the google doc link or email Mr. Eutsler @ jeutsler@talbotschools.org. Thank you for considering this request.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DXse88_roDomrxsABfn1mMe5D3Q8zDsAYK81CYpc6gA/edit?usp=sharing
TCPS Out of Area Link
The OOA application process for school year 2022-2023 opened April 1st, if a parent is interested in out-of-area for the 2022-2023 school year, they must fill out the online application form. The application deadline is May 31st.
https://tcpsforms.org/view.php?id=54210
2022-2023 Registration Dates
Please call now to schedule an appointment to register Pre-K or Kindergarten aged students for the 2022-2023 school year. Students currently in Pre-K are already enrolled and will automatically be assigned to a Kindergarten classroom so there is nothing further parents need to do.
Looking forward to finishing out Quarter 4 strong!
Ms. Seidel, Proud Principal
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Now Available
Talbot County Department of Social Services is now administering the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), which provides up to $2,000 of financial relief toward water and/or wastewater bills for eligible households. This program is time-limited and will end on September 30, 2023 or when funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Applications may be completed in hard copy and dropped off or mailed to Talbot County Department of Social Services, 301 Bay Street, Easton, MD 21601. We have a dropbox to the right of our front door, which may be used at any time. Applications may also be completed online at mymdthink.maryland.gov. More information may be obtained by calling 410-770-4848 and selecting option 4.
Calling ALL Grandparents
Email-nannyschwencer@gmail.com
Grandparents Day is June 3, 2022 from 10:00-1:30. You can visit your grandchild’s classroom, have lunch with them, and enjoy the Book Fair & Silent Auction.
Thank you, Jackie
PTO Corner
Thank you to everyone who purchased flowers from the Spring Plant Sale and supported the fundraising effort for 5th grade graduation!
Upcoming events include:
Student Poster Design Contest- Submissions due by May 25th. Theme is "My favorite book or movie." Posters will be hung up during the book fair! A flyer will be coming home soon!!
Book Fair- May 31st through June 3rd. Family book fair night will be held on June 1st 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Silent Auction- June 3rd on the WMES stage. We are trying to allow for families to bid on-line. Be on the lookout for sneak peeks on the PTO Facebook page!
Calling all volunteers!! The PTO's success in supporting and providing opportunities for our wonderful students is credited to having wonderful volunteers . If you are interested in volunteering please reach out to pto.wmes@gmail.com. Volunteers are currently needed to help with the book fair and silent auction.
Current PTO members: It is time to elect the board for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. Be sure to check your email, including spam, for the nomination form. If you did not receive an email, please let us know at pto.wmes@gmail.com.
WMES PTO objective is to provide the students at WMES the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in a stimulating environment through the cooperative interaction of parents, teachers, and community. Meetings occur once per month with an occasional added meeting depending on the month's events and needs. We strive to make this an effective, cohesive, and fun organization that works as a team! Any questions can be directed to pto.wmes@gmail.com.
Thank you!
WMES Yearbooks!!
TCPS Registration for 2022-2023 School Year- Dates and Info Below!
Video Tutorial for TCPS Elementary Parents
Elementary parent video Logging in as your child and viewing an assignment. (on computer)
Elementary parent video Logging in as your child and viewing an assignment. (on iPad)
Accessing the Frog Parent Portal
Signing into Chrome on an iPad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha5-OYmi8go
Logging into PowerSchool Parent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es3AE3V1z6g
Iniciar sesión en PowerSchool Parent - Español
For help with device issues, please refer families to the campus-based Help Desks.
White Marsh Elementary School: WMEShelpdesk@talbotschools.org
Technicians will be available during normal school hours of operation.
WMES Spirit Wear!!
Memorial Day is coming soon, and we're having a sale to celebrate!
Below are some promotional graphics for the next promotion we're running on your spiritwear website. Be sure to utilize these wherever possible. You can share these on social media, add them to your school's website, email them to parents, or add them to your school newsletter. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at (517) 606-0000 or send us an email at info@spiritweardirect.com.
Promo Graphic 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YOaFckH6XWLdkiFDymxPdGfyS39Vaaxw/view?usp=sharing
Promo Graphic 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kkhpSDNx7JdT6wzFT_EzYWfRrJmqwBIq/view?usp=sharing
Here is a reminder link to your spiritwear store if needed: http://whitemarshspiritwear.com/
Here Comes the Bus App
The Here Comes the Bus® App is available to parents of White Marsh Elementary School students! Here Comes the Bus® will allow you to:
View the real-time location of your child’s bus
Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
Receive push notifications or email alerts
Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time
How to get started:
Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com.
Click the button.
Enter school code 87314 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
Complete the “User Profile” box.
Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number. The student ID number can be found in the PowerSchool Parent Portal under the Bus Information tab. If you have not yet set up your PowerSchool Parent Portal, please do so using the instructions below. This will be necessary in order for you to access your child’s transportation information in the future.
Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
*Available at the App Store and Google Play
Here Comes the Bus® is a registered trademark of Synovia Solutions™ LLC
HARRIS TEETER'S TOGETHER IN EDUCATION PROGRAM!
We need our families to please sign up!!! HARRIS TEETER'S TOGETHER IN EDUCATION PROGRAM!
Earn funds for WMES by linking us to your Harris Teeter VIC card, then shop Harris Teeter brands!
Linking must occur each school year.
Here's the link to register your VIC card: https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
Thank you in advance for your support!
Technology Updates
TECHNOLOGY TROUBLE-SHOOTING TIPS:
If you are having trouble with your device (slow running, not holding a charge, etc), please email wmeshelpdesk@talbotschools.org with the following information: Your name, your school's name, the issue you are having, and your contact information.
VISIT for TCPS Technology Tutorials:
https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/2020-21-news/online-learning-family-tutorials
2022 Updated TCPS Calendar
WMES PTO Updates
*PTO officers:
President/Vice President: Valerie Russ
Treasurer: Lisa Short
Secretary: Carla Beavers
Dedicated Dolphin
This year we are looking for parents, teachers, and community members to nominate a WMES teacher for the Dedicated Dolphin Award. Click on the link to submit a nomination during any time of the year. Dedicated Dolphin Nomination Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmGYlL6Iw3-iiBgXCU7K2C7Rltl2Y7rBSvA5YN0hgODybeig/viewform
Important Dates
MAY
Mental Health Awareness Month
5/23, 5/24 - 4th Grade MCAP Testing
5/25 - Field Day - Grades 3 - 5
5/26 - Field Day - Grades PK - 2
5/27 - Early Dismissal - Staff & Students
5/30 - Memorial Day - No School
5/31 - 6/3 - Mobile Science Lab @ WMES
June
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
6/1, 2 & 3: Mobile Science Lab
6/1: Book Fair Family Night 3:45-5:15pm
6/2: Book Fair from 8:24-11:45am and 12:25-3:25pm
6/3: Book Fair 8:35-11:00am
6/3: Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day 10am-1pm
6/6: PK Grades Due
6/6: Career Day 8am-3pm
6/8 & 9: PK Parent Conferences
6/8: 5th Grade Promotion 9:15 a.m
6/8: Grades due for K-5th grades
6/10: Last Day for Tenured Staff
6/10: Last Day for Students (Half day)
6/13: Last Day for Non-Tenured Staff
White Marsh Elementary School
4322 Lovers Ln,
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Come One Come All...to the Greatest School of All!
Grandparent's Club!!!
Connect with Kim Seidel and White Marsh Elementary School
Email: kseidel@talbotschools.org
Website: http://www.tcps.k12.md.us/schools/WMES
Location: 4322 Lovers Lane, Trappe, MD, USA
Phone: 410-476-3144
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/wmes21673/about/?ref=page_internal