Sunday Message from Mr. Burns
February 25 2024
Early Release Day- March 1 (Friday)
Message from Mr. Burns
Hi Wims Families,
We had a great week at school highlighted by our Spelling Bee's for our Grade 3-5 students. I was so impressed with all the students who took a risk and tried their best in front of their classmates. Also, thank you to our parents who showed up to encourage the students:)
As a reminder to those parents who use the car rider circle to drop/pick up your child, please be mindful of your speed after your child gets out of the car. We want to ensure the safest environment for all our students inside and outside the building. In addition, school starts at 9:00 a.m. so please do your best to have students inside the building prior to the 9:00 a.m. bell ringing. Thank you!
-Mr. Burns
Mark Your Calendars: Grade 5 Promotion
Our 5th grade promotion will be on June 7th at Clarksburg High School. More details to follow.
MCPS Parent Survey
MCPS has released the annual staff, student, and family climate and culture surveys. The surveys are essential for creating inclusive, supportive, and thriving school communities. Please take a moment to fill out the parent survey for Wims. The link for the survey can be reached here: https://parentsurvey.mcpsmd.org/. It requires you to enter your child's student ID number. You can find your child’s MCPS student ID in ParentVue or on their report cards. The survey will be available through March 15th. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let me know:)
Grade 2 SIPPI Process
All Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Grade 2 students will be screened as part of the Student Instructional Program Planning and Implementation (SIPPI) process, which is the universal screening for gifted and talented (GT) identification. Additionally, students in Grades 3, 5 and 7 who are new to MCPS, or have not been previously identified as gifted and talented, will participate in the screening process. The screening process considers various academic assessments and behavioral checklists to determine whether a student meets criteria for GT designation. In June, you will receive a letter that includes your student’s GT designation.
Data sources for 2023–2024 include:
Academic Assessments:
- Literacy District Assessment
- Mathematics District Assessment
- Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)-Grade 2 only
- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Reading & Mathematics
- Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) English/Language Arts & Mathematics-Grade 7 only
Behavioral Checklists:
- Parent Input Form
- Teacher Survey(s)
The SIPPI process is designed to capture data about students’ strengths for gifted and talented identification and to inform instructional planning for the next school year. The gifted and talented identification process is separate from the MCPS elementary and middle school selective magnet processes (i.e., Centers for Enriched Students, Middle School Magnets). The gifted and talented designation is not considered in the selective magnet processes. Gifted and talented designation is one indicator of advanced academic performance and/or potential that is used to inform opportunities for enriched and accelerated instruction at the local school. Our school will monitor additional student data to make informed decisions regarding enrichment and acceleration opportunities, in the core content areas, throughout the school year.
For more information about the specific grade-level criteria used for gifted and talented identification and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: https://bit.ly/MCPS-GT-23-24
CHS Preschool
Are you, or someone you know, in search of a top-notch preschool experience for your little one? Look no further than Coyote Pups Preschool, located at Clarksburg High School!
Coyote Pups Preschool offers a unique educational opportunity where preschool children and high school students learn and grow together. Led by CHS Child Development students, this program fosters a vibrant learning environment for both young learners and student teachers.
Here's what makes Coyote Pups Preschool stand out:
Dual Educational Experience: Children aged four and high school students collaborate in a dynamic learning environment, fostering growth and development for all participants.
Practical Application: High school students enrolled in Child Development courses get hands-on experience by implementing curriculum and techniques learned in class, under the guidance of certified early childhood professionals.
Quality Education: Our program is designed to provide a high-quality educational experience for preschoolers, ensuring they are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
If your child will be four on or before September 1st, 2024, we invite you to express interest in Coyote Pups Preschool by completing our interest form here. Our preschool coordinator will be in touch with registration details in late March.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child's early education journey! For more information, please visit our website: COYOTE PUPS WEBSITE
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From the PTA Board
Dear Families,
We hope you had a great weekend!
Congratulations to all 3-5 students who participated in the Wims’ Spelling Bee! As we know, there can only be one winner, but each of these students are champions for demonstrating both academic success and bravery. It’s not easy to stand on stage in front of your peers. We are proud of every one of these students and hope to see more students who wish to participate next year. Special congratulations to 5th Grader Siddhant Agarwal, who will move on to represent Wilson Wims in the Montgomery County Regional Spelling Bee (Siddhant’s winning word was “financial.”) We will all be cheering on Siddhant! Congratulations also to Abhay Devaguptapu, our 4th grade winner and Issac Lee, our 3rd grade winner.
FINAL REMINDER! Registration for the 2024 S.T.E.A.M. Expo at Wims will close ON TUESDAY! We have extended the deadline for two additional days to ensure that all our budding scientists, artists, and engineers don’t miss a chance to showcase their projects. If your student is interested in participating - even if they do not yet have their project planned - please do sign up right away. After Tuesday, the committee will be getting to work on all the final preparations.
Curious what the S.T.E.A.M. Expo is all about? Come and check it out for yourselves! The Expo is open to all students and families - no registration is required. Please consider stopping by to support the students who have worked so hard on their projects and artistic performances. Volunteers, especially judges, are still needed.
Registration is NOW OPEN for the Wims’ Got Talent Variety Show scheduled for Friday, April 26th at Hallie Wells. ALL STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE MUST AUDITION! There are two opportunities to audition: Tuesday, March 19th and Wednesday, March 20th, in the Wims’ All-Purpose Room. Please be sure to select which audition date you would like on your registration form found here. Register by March 17th to be considered for the show. The number of acts will be limited to 24 performances.
Finally, submissions are due to the Yearbook Cover Contest (Grades 3-5) by MARCH 1ST! Please see below for details and requirements.
Have a Wonderful Wildcat Week!
~ The PTA Executive Board
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST: SUBMISSIONS DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 1
Attention 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Show your artistic abilities and have a chance for your art to be featured on the front or back cover of the yearbook! Submissions should be bright and colorful, showcase our Wims P.R.I.D.E. or school motto
“Together We Will,” and incorporate our school colors (navy blue/ lime green/ white). ORIGINAL ART ONLY (no photos or email files) on an 8.5 x 11 sheet in “portrait” orientation should be turned into the front office by March 1 for consideration. All submissions will be displayed in the yearbook. Please be sure to check spelling and grammar before submitting. If you have any questions, please contact yearbook@wwespta.org. To pre-order your yearbook now, please use this link. The Yearbook ID for Wims is 14701524.
S.T.E.A.M. EXPO: FRIDAY, MARCH 15
STUDENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, FEB. 27!
Sixty-five percent of today’s students will find themselves working in careers that do not exist yet. We believe in providing students with opportunities through STEAM to see themselves as innovators and changemakers who can design solutions for issues they care about. Our STEAM Expo is a way for our students to follow their curiosity and learn about the world around them through STEAM. If your student is interested in participating, please register here. Space is limited with at least 25 reserved slots for grades K-2. Volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up here to volunteer! All students and families are invited to attend the Expo - registration is not required.
WIMS’ GOT TALENT VARIETY SHOW: FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Lights, Camera… ACTION! Audition registration is OPEN for the Wims’ Got Talent Variety Show at Hallie Wells on April 26th. Past acts have included dance and cheer, martial arts, instrumental acts, singing, and even speed Rubix cubing! Any and all talents are welcome, but auditions are mandatory. There are two audition dates to choose from: Tuesday, March 19th and Wednesday, March 20th. Please be sure to select your preferred date on your registration form. Acts will be limited to 24. Please click here to register for auditions!
WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!
Community Corner
Hallie Wells Middle School Workgroup and Interest Form: Leadership at Hallie Wells has created an opportunity to engage collaboratively in building safe spaces for students in our community through workgroups. Please complete this form to indicate your interest in participating. Your student does not need to be a student at Hallie Wells to participate.
Clarksburg Library Update: County Executive Marc Elrich has put the library in the next Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which means design takes place in June 2024 and built by 2027. The next step in the process is approval by the County Council on March 7th. The community is hopeful for approval, but is launching one additional letter-writing campaign, this time to all the County Council members, to ensure smooth sailing. All letters, emails, or drawings should be sent to the Council by March 7th. Your help is requested to organize a school-wide effort (students or parents) to support the library. The email address for all County Council members is county.council@montgomerycountymd.gov. If you would prefer to use an email template, please use this form. Thank you for considering this important effort!
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CONNECT WITH US
We want to hear from you! If you have any questions regarding the PTA or our supported activities, please reach out to us at pta@wwespta.org and you are also welcome to contact Ashley Zuraf at president@wwespta.org.
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