Windy Hill Middle School Newsletter
September 29th Update
Fundraiser Code - enter your child's name when it opens!
Picture day is Friday!
Get yours now - spirit shop only open until 10/6
Knight Nation,
Can you believe we have already reached the middle of the 1st marking period? Students have established routines and have a clear understanding of expectations. On October 5th, Interim grades will be available in Home Access Center (HAC). There are no written reports sent home. If you child is not satisfied with their grade(s), encourage them to advocate for themselves by communicating with their teacher(s).
Our first dance is around the corner, October 13th from 5:30-7:30pm. There is a flyer attached to this email about the dance, but we welcome all WHMS students to join us for music, fun, food and a good time! Admission is $5.00 and there are drinks, pizza and snacks available to purchase.
The dances don't happen without a few helping hands. If you can help out that evening, please click the link here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A5AA23A6FEC34-44510032-fall
Mark Whidden,
Principal, Windy Hill Middle School
SPIRITWEAR STORE
As promised, the PTSO spiritwear store is open for 3 weeks. You can place orders at this link and they can be shipped to you, available for pick up in Huntingtown or you can request they be delivered to WHMS and we'll send them home with your child. THE STORE WILL CLOSE ON OCTOBER 6TH AND THERE WILL NOT BE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO ORDER FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found collection is already growing on our stage. We will be discarding or donating any items left there the end of next week. The items will be discarded every other Friday for sanitary reasons. Students are encouraged to look for anything they're missing during lunch. If you wish to come in and look yourself, please come check in at the main office and you may take a look on our stage!
PICTURE DAY
ATTENDANCE
When your child arrives late or leaves early due to a doctor's appointment, a doctor's note is required for the absence to be coded a lawful absence/doctors appointment. Your child will bring this note to the guidance office upon their return to school. If you do not have a doctors note, a note from the parent/guardian will then allow for the absence to be coded as a lawful absence.
Students returning from a full day(s) absence must submit a note to the guidance office within three days of returning to school to update the absences. The email to submit absence notes is madisonw@calvertnet.k12.md.us. If a note is sent via email please be sure you include the students name, date of absence, the reason for the absence, the parent/guardian name and phone number.
SAVE THE DATE
- Thursday, October 5th - School Colors Spirit Day
- Now through October 6th - PTSO Spirtwear available
- Friday, October 6th - School Picture Day (see flyer below)
- Friday, October 13th - PTSO sponsored dance 5:30-7:30pm
CELL PHONES
CLUBS
Permission slips are also in the main office.
Windy Hill Middle School PTSO Updates
SUPPORT WHMS PTSO
You can email the PTSO officers at any time at mailto:windyhillptso@gmail.com.
Join the WHMS PTSO Facebook Page to keep up with information - Windy Hill Middle School Parents Teachers Students is the group name.
PTSO supports many programs and initiatives at WHMS. Our fall dance scheduled for Friday, October 13th. We urge you to look at our website on for more information. https://whms.calvertnet.k12.md.us/about-us/our-parents/ptso.
Support WHMS PTSO when you shop at Harris Teeter. Takes only a minute to link your card to WHMS. https://tie.harristeeter.com/together-in-education. Or tell your cashier to link your VIC card to WHMS with our school code 6324. Funds are earned from 8/1/23 through 12/31/23. You have to relink your card each school year.
We encourage you to join PTSO. Joining PTSO does not obligate you to volunteering, but we certainly welcome your support with any events you are interested in helping with.
https://checkout.square.site/buy/PWK2E77ZYGDGEBG5FMT5KHKK.
Your PTSO officers this year are Mary Rooney, Michelle Dyro, Andrea Hoover, Cheri Kline and Karen Merewitz.
Windy Hill Middle School Athletics
Soccer Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 5:00pm
Volleyball - Will meet Monday-Thursday until 4:45pm.
DRESS CODE
Become a Volunteer
Calvert County Public Schools uses Raptor for visitors and volunteers to sign in and sign out. Volunteers must apply annually to be an approved volunteer. All volunteers will need to review the volunteer handbook and watch the volunteer training video before completing and Online Volunteer Application. Volunteers must be approved before they may begin service as a volunteer in any school buildings.
CCPS Online Volunteer Application & Process: https://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/human-resources/become-a-volunteer
PARENT ACCOUNTS IN SCHOOLOGY
Schoology accounts for parents are view only accounts. They were created for parents who have an email address in Home Access Center (HAC). For more information about how to access your Schoology parent account click: https://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/instruction/programs/digital-learning/schoology-for-parents
Technology Support
If students have questions about their device (laptop/computer), they can get help from a member of the CCPS IT team at helpdesk@calvertnet.k12.md.us or call 443-550-8146. Students needing assistance can also drop off their laptop in the main office and fill out a paper Help Desk ticket.
Supports are also available on the CCPS website using the Technology Support button (pictured below) on the main page. This resource provides links to submit help desk tickets, frequently asked questions, and other resources students can use to solve issues.