WMS Family Newsletter
Connecting Families to School - December 2014
WMS Happenings
Students of the Quarter - First Quarter
Annual Winter Clothing Drive
If you or anyone you know are in need of winter clothing (coats, sweaters, pants, hats, etc), please be sure to come to WMS @ Hamlet on Saturday, December 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will be free winter clothing items in all sizes. Please use the back entrance to the cafeteria.
Team 7-3 Math
Musical News
Rockin' Lock-In
This first fundraiser of the year was a huge success! The students raised quite a bit of money to go towards bussing and many other costs throughout the school year. On top of that, the music students had a great time playing games, dancing, singing and hanging out with friends.
December 13 at 4:45pm
The WMS and WHS Bands and Choruses will be performing songs of the season at the Woonsocket Holiday Stroll on Main Street. Students will meet at 4:30pm. The event runs from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and families are encouraged to come enjoy the food, vendors and music.
December 15 at 6:30pm
The WMS Chorus and Band will present its annual Winter Concert at Woonsocket High School Auditorium. There will be music of the season, as well as modern hits presented. All are welcome, admission is complimentary.
December 18 at 10:30am
The WMS 7/8th Grade Chorus will be performing a holiday performance at the Rhode Island State House. We have been invited back for the second year to participate in this group. The performance will be broadcast live on Capitol TV (Cox Channel 15 and Verizon 34) and rebroadcast throughout the month of January.
ESL Department
CCF - WMS 21st CCLC After-school Program
The Fall After-school Program Showcase will be held on Wednesday, December 10th from 5 - 7 p.m.in the Hamlet cafeteria. The Winter Session of the CCF-WMS 21st CCLC After-school Program will begin on Monday, January 5th and end on Friday, March 6th. Program booklets will be distributed to homerooms the week of December 8th and will be available at the main offices in each building and on the WMS website. The deadline to return the registration forms will be Tuesday, December 23rd.
Student Council
They have been collecting money and will be conducting a walk for hunger. The money raised will be donated to a local food pantry. Anyone wishing to donate to this cause can see Mr. Brien in Room 219 in Villa Nova. To enhance holiday cheer, the student council is also planning a spirit week for December!
School Nurse
Attention parents of 6th grade student:
The department of health requires an updated physical exam and immunizations
for students before entrance to 7th grade. Immunization requirements include
Tdap, Meningitis, HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), and 2 Varicella. Please call your doctor and check if your child is up-to-date. Documentation can be brought in or faxed to your child's school nurse.
Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser:
This in an ongoing fundraiser that we do throughout the year. Please bring in your can tabs. Ronald McDonald House uses the funds to buy products for parents staying there.
Women's Heart Health Fundraiser:
February is Women's Heart Health Month. The nurse's office will be selling red dress pins. More info to follow.
WMS Hamlet Library
- Sixth-graders have been busy learning how to use the Follett Destiny Online Catalog to select books for classroom assignments and personal reading. Ask your child to show you how by clicking on this link. Follett Destiny https://woonsocket.follettdestiny.com/
- Seventh-graders have been learning more about award-winning books including the Rhode Island Teen Book Award. They also have been exploring the many resources available through the public libraries at the AskRI website. http://askri.org/
- Eighth-graders have been strengthening their research skills by using print, online, primary and secondary sources to complete their assignments. They are also learning about the importance of avoiding plagiarism by tracking their sources.
School Cancellations Due to Weather Conditions
Calendar of Events
Thursday, December 4th
- SELAC - 6:30 pm Hamlet Room 124
Saturday, December 6th
- Clothing Drive - 8:30 am - 11 am Hamlet Cafeteria
- SIT meeting - 2 pm Hamlet room 124
- PTO meeting - 6:30 pm Hamlet Cafeteria
Wednesday, December 10th
- After school Program Showcase - 5 pm - 7 pm Hamlet Cafeteria
- Main Street Holiday Stroll - 3 pm - 8 pm Main Street
Monday, December 15th
- WMS Winter Concert - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm High School Auditorium
Thursday, December 18th
- Holiday Concert - 10:30 am State House
- Holiday Recess - No School
ABC's of Student Success
If children are to show respect for others, they need to understand what it is to be respected. Author Michelle Borba emphasizes these parent practices that nurture respect.
- Treat your child as the most important person in the world
- Encourage your children to have high -- but achievable -- expectations of themselves
- Give love with no strings attached
- Listen attentively and respectfully
- Enjoy being together
- Tell kids often why you love them
Math @ Home
Simply Symmetrical
A shape is symmetrical when two halves of it are exactly alike. For example, a heart and a butterfly are symmetrical because, when folded in half, their left sides mirror their right sides. How many symmetrical things or designs can your child find in your home? Encourage your child to look at wallpaper, floor tiles, pictures, bedspreads, appliances and more.
-EducationWorld.com
Parent Pointers
- Each day, ask your child about how school went. If you make this a habit, your child will be expecting the question and know that you expect a thoughtful reply.
- Let your child speak openly to you -- and listen to him or her. You might just learn something.
- Ask your child for an opinion. Then give him or her a fair opportunity to think it through and share it.
About WMS
Email: sboss@woonsocketschools.com
Website: http://woonsocketmiddleschool.weebly.com
Location: 60 and 240 Florence Drive
Phone: 401 235-6125 401 235-6110
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