This Week at WOMS:
December 14
This week's morning announcements.
Thank You Hoover Middle School- Our sister school's PTSA raised $475 Scholastic Dollars on our behalf. They area also assisting with signage to ensure social distancing throughout our school building. We are extremely grateful for their thoughtfulness and support during these challenging times.
Parent Check-In Surveys- Thanks to all of the parents that responded to our survey. We are making adjustments that we hope will help improve the quality of our students' experience with virtual learning. Please see some of our updates to student student support and engagement on this link.
Parent/Family Preference Survey- We received 91% responses to this survey. Of the responses, 59% selected to remain with virtual learning and 41% will like to partial in person. As we begin planning for partial in person return, we will keep everyone informed through these updates.
Personal Body Safety Lessons- They will continue this week. Please see our letter for more details and also see below on Counselor's Updates.
Connect-Ed calls for Absences- Connect Ed calls will be made for students marked absent in any class. The calls will be made at 2:00pm daily. To inform us of absences, please complete the WOMS Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form.
MAP Reports- They can now be seen on Parent Vue . You will see your student's MAP reports and track their progress on math and literacy skills.
Instructional Materials Pick-up- If you have not picked up your student’s instructional materials, you may do so daily between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Community Service Hours- Students that have completed community service hours can send them to Ms. Fitts. She will work with families to gather logs from last semester. Please email her at Kim.L.Fitts@MCPSMD.NET
Zoom Community Expectations- As we are eager to with build and establish virtual communities, teachers really want and need to see students with cameras on. All students need to have their cameras on when entering a Zoom session. Once they are in the sessions, teachers will work with students if there are concerns about keeping the cameras on for the duration of each class. Although teachers will work with students to be a little flexible, there are times that students will be required to have cameras on such as in entering a Zoom session ; during assessments; and for certain assignments. Students may not use avatars at any time. Students can have pictures of themselves, their names, but no avatars.
Technology- Students with Chromebooks issues can send emails to Peter.V.Crable@MCPSMD.Net or Terrell.A.Zimmerman@MCPSMD.Net. Los estudiantes con problemas con Chromebooks pueden enviar un correo electrónico a Peter.V.Crable@MCPSMD.Net o a Terrell.A.Zimmerman@MCPSMD.Net.
Student Help Wanted
Morning Announcements- Students interested in reporting; being anchors; and or producing PSA's (Public Service Announcements) should contact Marc.J.Amnott@MCPSMD.Net or Peter.V.Crable@MCPSMD.Net.
Next Week Show Your Wildcat Spirit!
Spirit Week Schedule
Tuesday- Sports Day (Wear Favorite Team's Jerseys or Cap)
Thursday- College Day (Wear college shirts-borrow if you must!)
Friday- School Color Day (Royal or Navy Blue and White or Silver)
MCPS Resources & Community Resources
MCPS New Year's Box Meal Pre-Order Form for students
The Division of Food & Nutrition Services will be providing New Year's boxed meals to meet the needs of children over the extended winter break. Each box will include breakfasts and lunches for one child for five days.
- Boxes will be distributed on December 29, 2020 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at ten designated locations (listed at link below).
- Please fill out the form at the link: buff.ly/36HXBUb .
- Apply ASAP before supply runs out (do not wait until December 18 deadline).
- Your box(es) must be picked up from the selected location you designate on the order form.
- Boxes must be pre-ordered. Only pre-ordered boxes will be distributed. The boxed meals are for children 18 years of age and younger only.
Formulario de pedido anticipado de comidas en caja de Año Nuevo de MCPS para estudiantes
La División de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición proporcionará comidas en caja de Año Nuevo para satisfacer las necesidades de los niños durante las vacaciones prolongadas de invierno. Cada caja incluirá desayunos y almuerzos para un niño durante cinco días.
- Las cajas se distribuirán el 29 de diciembre de 2020 de 10:00 a. M. A 12:00 p. M. En diez lugares designados (enumerados en el enlace a continuación).
- Complete el formulario en el enlace: buff.ly/36HXBUb .
- Solicite lo antes posible antes de que se acabe el suministro (no espere hasta la fecha límite del 18 de diciembre).
- Su (s) caja (s) deben recogerse en la ubicación seleccionada que designe en el formulario de pedido.
- Las cajas deben reservarse por adelantado. Solo se distribuirán cajas reservadas. Las comidas en caja son solo para niños menores de 18 años.
Meal Distribution Sites As many of our families are struggling with finances and managing student learning schedules, the meal services can help everyone take something off their plates. Meals are prepared so that students (and parents) can focus on learning. Please follow the link to learn about the days, times, and locations for meal services.
Completing Lunch Forms- If you are having trouble completing lunch forms, please see these videos to help you.
Parent Vue- Here are all of the reasons parents should activate their accounts as soon as possible.
Media Center Office Hours
Mr. Amnott is available for drop-in office hours on Thursdays from 12-12:30 for students and staff (Zoom Link). If you have any questions related to the media center stop by and get them answered. This might be especially helpful when students start working on projects that use media center resources.
Personal Body Safety Lessons- During the first two weeks of December 2020, the counseling department will be presenting lessons on the topic of child abuse and neglect to all students through their health and PE classes. These lessons are presented countywide and are called Personal Body Safety Lessons. The purpose is help students develop knowledge and skills for identifying child abuse and neglect and how to ask for help from a trusted adult for self or others. If you have any questions or concerns about the lesson please contact your child's school counselor.
Congratulations- Ms. Flores was able to help over 98% of our students complete their high school choice forms. She was able to use a variety of methods to help our students and families. Thank you Ms. Flores!
This is a reminder that After School Activity Sign-Up is currently underway. If you would like to sign-up to an activity, go to the link below and click on the list for 2020-2021. Please email the teacher/sponsor of the activity that you are interested in. The sponsor will then send you an invite to join their activity's Canvas/Dashboard page.
- Current Season Registration Form English
- Current Season Registration Form Spanish
- https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/whiteoakms/activities/
- Here is a message from Mrs. West about our Drama Club!
You may email Mr. Desmin Wade if you have any questions about athletics or signing up
Desmin_Wade@mcpsmd.org