Welcome Back Students
Special Message for WFMS Students from Principal Barnes
Eagerly Awaiting Your Return
I hope each of you are thoroughly enjoying your summer. It is hard to believe you have just a few days remaining before you will grace the halls of our building. Our entire staff is gearing up to make your return to school special. I wanted to ensure you had a few notes to consider as you make your final decisions about starting the year. Here are a few areas you should be aware that may impact your day to day flow.
*Update to our School Phone Use Policy
*The Importance of Social Emotional Learning
*Fun Facts to Help You Prepare to Return to School
Pattie Barnes, Principal
Email: pattie.barnes@fcps.org
Location: 515 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-4000
Twitter: @principal_wfms
BE Present
*Being present at school and other places does not just mean having your physical body in the building? Being present also means having or making mental and emotional connections.
*Success and happiness are both impacted by your ability to remain focused on the here and now.
*It is a myth that we can multi-task. Our brain is designed to give full attention to one task at a time.
*Technology addiction is a real thing. While it may seem like fun and games, app designers and social media engineers are well aware of this. You may be unaware that there is an addiction to technology brewing in your life.
Why is this information important? This year students will not be allowed to use your cell phones during the instructional day! We are going to intentionally help you learn to Be Present! Welcome to the journey.
No Cell Phone Policy
Back to School Night- August 27, 2019
SCHEDULE PICK UP AT 5:15 in the gym.
5:30 - 5:55 Meet the Principal in the cafeteria
6:00 - 8:00 Meet Your Teachers
Please plan to attend.
P. Barnes