WRMS Weekly Update
March 11, 2020
District Closure
Como se anunció ayer, nosotros cerraremos WRMS a las 12:36 para terminar de preparar la instrucción remota en el hogar. Si Ud. necesita un chromebook (computadora) para traer a casa u otra asistencia tecnológica por el distrito, por favor complete el formulario de Google incluido en la carta.¡Muchas gracias!
The following was shared with students this morning:
As you are aware, we have a half-day schedule today and will be closed for the next two weeks as a result of COVID-19. Please note we still have no known cases of a student or staff member contracting this virus in the district. The purpose of the closure is to create what is called “social distancing.“ By spreading out groups of people It will hopefully slow or prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Over the course of the next two weeks you will be learning remotely from home. Each of your teachers will be posting work through Google Classroom for you to complete on a daily basis. Your progress will be checked to ensure that you are working. Over the course of the day today, your teachers will review their expectations regarding their specific class with you. Students whose parents completed the technology Google form will be taking their Chromebooks and a charger home with them today.
Also, over the two weeks we will be thoroughly cleaning the building. We are also asking students to clean out their lockers prior to leaving for the school day today.
We are asking students to do their best with cleaning out lockers and to carry what they can to help us.
We anticipate that the main office will remain open. So should your students(s) need anything, please contact us. Thank you again for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these unchartered waters. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to your child's teachers, counselor, Mrs. Penn, Mr. Albert, Mr. Attanasio or Mrs. LaForgia.
Cancelled Trips
We are in the process of communicating with bus companies and venues to work out refunds to the best of our ability. These details will be shared through the managers of each trip.
At this point, our annual 7th grade trip to Spring Lake in June is on hold, and the 6th grade trip we were planning is likewise on hold, but neither are cancelled at this time.
- French students who were going on the trip this past Wednesday, March 11th received a district voucher for reimbursement.
- Engineering students who were planning on attending STEM Day on April 24th, have been, or will be, provided a voucher form to bring home for a parent/guardian to complete to request a refund.
- For students attending the Music in the Parks Trip, please be on the lookout for an email with information as well.
If your student does not have the voucher form, please contact joyce.chookazian@wwrsd.org for another copy.
Progress Reports
20-21 Scheduling
Given the circumstances, our scheduling process is going to have to change for this school year. Please stay tuned for an email with more details.
PSO Information
PSO MEETING *CANCELLED* for Monday, March 16th. The PSO leadership will send out an update respective to any active topics.
*POSTPONED* Middle School Mingle with Military Bridge & Tricky Tray!
PSO After School Athletics
Click here for information on the PSO's Spring After School Athletic Programs. The programs run 8 weeks with one free and the others $55 each. Registration starts March 9th!
Box Tops!
Download the new Box Tops app and keep earning for our school! While you will be able to clip and send them in the traditional way while products remain on store shelves, earning 10 cents for the school with each Box Top you send in (and these really add up!), we will be shifting toward individual online submission and an all-school goal. Please download the app and, you’ll simply need to scan your receipt and all such items will be recorded—with just one scan. Scanning these receipts also gets us entered in contests that win bonus Box Tops for our school!
Please visit our website for information regarding the WRMS PSO. The PSO is seeking volunteers for our upcoming events. If you are interested, please email them at middleschoolpso@wwrsd.org.
A True, 6-8 Middle School in September of 2020!
Westwood Summer Enrichment Program
Yearbooks on Sale Early!
- The order number is: 4511
- Confirm that you have selected Westwood Regional Middle School.
- Choose "Buy a Yearbook, Yearbook Packages" on the left side of the screen.
- After you put a yearbook in the cart it will ask you to "find a student". Enter your child's name and hit the search box. Once it comes up that the name can't be found click on "add your student". This will generate a list of who ordered a yearbook for distribution time.
Email Mrs. Zalarick with any questions at tracey.zalarick@wwrsd.org
Sales close May 9, 2020
Community Flyers
Save the Date!
- 3/16 - Progress Reports available in Genesis
- 3/16 - *Cancelled* - PSO Meeting, 7:30 PM
- 3/26 - Board of Education meeting, 7:30 PM, Jr./Sr. High School
- 3/28 - *Postponed* Middle School Mingle, 6:30 PM, WW Community Center
- 3/31 - *TBD* Angst Presentation, 7:00 PM, Jr./Sr. High School
- 4/17 - End of Marking Period 3
- 4/23 - Board of Education meeting, 7:30 PM, Jr./Sr. High School
- 4/24 - Report Cards available in Genesis
Monday is a remote "B" day!