Sunday Message from Mr. Burns
November 12, 2023
Full Week of School
Message from Mr. Burns
Hi Wims Families,
I wanted to thank all of the veterans in our Wims community who served our country. Thank you for all you did to serve and protect our nation!
In addition to Grandparents Day on November 20th, we will also hold our annual Open House for parents from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on the same day. We hope you will be able to come join us for the morning.
-Mr. Burns
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Distribution of COVID Test kits
We know many of our families will spend time over the upcoming break traveling and visiting with friends and family. As travel and crowded indoor gatherings can increase the risk of respiratory infections including COVID-19, MCPS is making at-home rapid test kits available to students and staff prior to the break.
Testing is not mandatory. We are depending on our staff and families to consider their exposure risk, and test and report positive results accordingly.
Please note that the InteliSwab test takes 30 minutes for results and has an extended expiration date. Test kits should be used for staff and students. For other family members, free rapid test kits are also available at most public library locations and by mail.
What do I do if the rapid test is positive?
Staff and students positive for COVID-19 should notify their school or program directly if absent due to COVID-19. Individuals who have a positive COVID-19 test will need to follow CDC guidelines for isolation.
Please remember that respiratory infections like influenza and RSV are also circulating in our community. Healthy habits including isolating when sick, good handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes help prevent illness. COVID Test kits will be sent home with Wims students on Friday, November 17. Tests will be distributed one per student and staff member. We do not have extra test kits.
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From the PTA Board
Dear Families,
Thank you to all who attended the PTA Meeting, both in-person and virtually! It is great to connect with all of you and hear your thoughts and ideas. Please keep them coming!
Important reminder that tomorrow (Monday 11/13) is the LAST DAY to RSVP for Grandparents’ Day on November 20th! You can RSVP here.
In addition, we need help from our families in our quest to again be recognized as a PTA School of Excellence. The brief survey will close tomorrow, so if you can spend a few moments on the survey, we would greatly appreciate it! The survey, in both English and Spanish, is linked below.
Have a wonderful Wildcat week!
~ PTA Executive Board and Officers
GRANDPARENTS DAY: MONDAY, NOV. 20
IT’S PIE TIME: MONDAY, NOV. 20
We think our staff are sweeter than pie… and it’s PIE TIME we let them know! Please sign up here to donate a few pies to our amazing Wims staff. Pies can be store-bought or made with love and can be any variety. Pies can be dropped off in the front office on Monday, Nov. 20th from 8am to 4pm so staff can select a pie to enjoy over the Thanksgiving holiday.
BOOK FAIR: Nov. 27
Fall Book Fair will officially kick-off on November 27th following the Thanksgiving break. We will open early for special shopping hours on Nov. 20th for Grandparents’ Day, from 8-9:30am. Wish lists will be coming home between Nov. 20-27th. Many volunteers are needed to make our Book Fair a success. Please sign up to help! The PTA still needs a co-chair for Book Fair! If you have any questions or are interested in helping, please reach out to Danni Ibarra.
MULTICULTURAL NIGHT: FRIDAY, DEC. 8
NATIONAL PTA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE SURVEY: PLEASE COMPLETE BY NOV. 13
HOLIDAY SHOPPE: TUESDAY, DEC. 19
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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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