UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
11/2-No afterschool late buses; all students must leave the building at 2:27 pm
11/3-No school for students- Teacher In-service Day11/4-School Closed-NJEA convention
11/5-School Closed-NJEA convention
11/9-WDMS HSO meeting, 6:30 in the WDMS library
11/10-Internet Safety and Awareness Assemblies
11/12-Report cards distributed via email
11/12-Winter athletic physical forms due to the health office
11/18-Music Dept. Pats Pizza fundraiser- All day @ National Park Location
11/22-Girls basketball tryout begin
11/24-Early dismissal @12:09 pm-Thanksgiving break
11/25-School Closed-Thanksgiving break
11/26-School Closed-Thanksgiving break
11/29-Boys basketball tryouts begin
11/29-Wrestling practice begins at Riverwinds
11/29-12/3-Scholastic Book Fair
THANKSGIVING MEAL BASKETS
WDMS YEARBOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER
Yearbook orders will be accepted now through January 28th. You can place your order in school or online. To order online go to the “For Students” tab on the WDMS website or click HERE. Orders will be accepted in school every Friday during homeroom in Mrs. Ward's room E12. In school orders must be placed in person, not in staff mailboxes. Yearbooks cost $42 and can be purchased with cash or check. Please make checks payable to WDMS.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT- FUN PASTA FUNDRAISER AND MORE!
Our Music Department is constantly looking for ways to help fund exciting Broadway/Philadelphia Orchestra trips, Festivals, Clinicians, and commissioned pieces of music to sing and play. We currently have two amazing fundraising opportunities to assist them in reaching these goals!
Our novelty Pasta Fundraiser is back and is a great way to help you with all of your Holiday, Birthday, Wedding, New Home, and other gifting needs! Visit https://funpastafundraising.com/shop/wdms-2021
Orders must be submitted online by 11/29/21.
The Music Department also hosts Pat's Pizza fundraisers each month. Our next scheduled "Pat's Pizza Day" will take place on Thursday, November 18th! You can order online, pick up, delivery, or eat there! Please join us by ordering from Pat's Pizza in National Park. Make sure to mention the WDMS Music Department as they donate a portion of your bill back to us for our programs.
Pat's National Park
702 Hessian Ave.
National Park, NJ 08063
856-853-6060
ORDER ONLINE HERE:
https://pats-nationalpark.foodtecsolutions.com/menu
DON'T FORGET TO MENTION THE WDMS MUSIC DEPARTMENT WHEN ORDERING!
WDMS STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
The WDMS Student Council gives students an opportunity to participate in community service-based activities with benefits that extend well past the walls of WDMS. Under the enthusiastic guidance of advisors and 7th grade, Literacy teachers Kelly Schwering and Melissa Thurston, students are given opportunities to demonstrate leadership, team building, and community service but most importantly, they have fun!
The WDMS Student Council participates in several community service projects each year. This year they will become involved in projects to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Week and the Recovery Chair Program, Teen Cancer Awareness through the Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation Bandana Day Project, and Operation Blessing, which supports local West Deptford families throughout the holiday season.
Student Council will be opening the school store in the coming months. Students will have the opportunity to visit the school store during homeroom. Items such as pencils, pens, notebooks, water bottles, and seasonal items will be available for purchase. A flyer with items and prices will be forthcoming.
In addition to community service projects and the school store, Student Council hosts several activities throughout the year including spirit days during respect week, grade level dances, door decorating contests, and most recently, our first Fall Fest! Look for more info on upcoming events as their dates approach.
WDMS ANIMAL THERAPY ROOM IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!
The Animal Therapy Room will be supported solely by donations. Your support will help to jump-start the program for our students and cover the cost of feeding our community of animals who will be adopted/re-homed and cared for by our students. There are many ways to donate. Please click HERE to check out their Amazon Wish List. Gift cards to local grocery stores are also appreciated as the animals require fresh produce in their daily diet.
For questions or if you would like to make a donation, please contact Dr. Alexis Walsh at awalsh@wdeptford.k12.nj.us.
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WDMS ATHLETICS
Athletic physical forms for winter sports must be completed and returned to the health office no later than Friday, November 12. NO athlete will be able to practice or try out for a team unless their completed physical form has been received and approved by the WDMS health office and the district doctor. Athletic forms can be found in the main office and on our WDMS website under the "NURSE" tab.
Individual sports schedules and coach contact information are available on the WDMS website under the Athletic tab. Students may not stay after school without teacher supervision. If attending a sporting event as a spectator, students must leave and return at the beginning of the event. In the event an athletic event is postponed or canceled at the last minute, a “Remind” message will be sent from our Athletic Director and a message will be posted in red at the top of the WDMS website. If interested in receiving Remind texts regarding the WDMS Athletics, please text @wdmsath to 81010 to sign up for Remind Text from our Athletic Director.
Bus Transportation
WDMS BUS ROUTES CAN BE FOUND HERE
WDMS LATE BUE ROUTES CAN BE FOUND HERE
No child will be permitted to ride on other buses for any reason. Each student can only ride the bus they are assigned to ride. If you have a one-day childcare issue, the person watching your child should pick them up at the school. No students will be permitted to switch between buses.
Students will NOT be given permission by the WDMS administration to walk to any other location except home. (i.e. ice cream stand, pizza place, or to a friend's house).
For additional transportation information, please visit our district website at:
http://www.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/district_info/transportationWDMS LATE BUSES
Late buses are every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning Tuesday, September 14th. Late buses depart between 3:15 - 3:25 pm. Late bus runs are typically longer as there are only five late buses covering a larger area. Students may not stay after school unless they are supervised by a teacher. If attending a sporting event as a spectator, students must leave and return at the beginning of the event.
REMINDERS FROM OUR HEALTH OFFICE
Below are some helpful tips for keeping your child healthy during the school year.
- Frequent handwashing is one of the simplest most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. The Mayo Clinic suggests soaping up for as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday “song twice.
- Use hand sanitizer
- Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough
- Keep hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Stay current on all childhood vaccines including the flu shot
Students should stay home from school for at least 24 hours if they have:
- A fever of 100 degrees or more
- Chills
- Sore throat or cough
- Diarrhea or vomiting
Please contact our nurse, Kim Lee with any health-related questions pertaining to your child. klee@wdeptford.k12.nj.us
Schoology
CELL PHONE & CHROMEBOOK USAGE DURING SCHOOL
Cell Phones:
Though students are permitted to bring cell phones and other electronic equipment to school, their use during school hours is prohibited. All electronics, with the exception of school-issued Chromebooks, must be away and/or in student lockers and turned off during school hours. A student in possession of a cellular phone or other electronic devices will be disciplined. Such equipment may be confiscated from a student. In emergency situations, students may use the main office phones to contact parents or guardians. This rule may be revised with prior classroom teacher’s approval.
Chromebooks:
Students should keep in mind that Chromebooks are provided by the school and loaned to him/her for the length of time that he/she attends West Deptford Middle School. While an insurance fee may cover the cost of a lost or stolen Chromebook, gross negligence and/or multiple damages incurred will result in a fine commensurate to the replacement item (examples: cracked screen/charger). Students are required to use their school-issued Chromebook case, be mindful of their Chromebook in their book bags and come to school each day with the device fully charged. More information can be found in our 1:1 Chromebook Guidelines found HERE
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