WBMS Friday Notes
9- 25-20
Reflections from Ms. Williams
WBMS Parents and Guardians –
Thank you all for joining us last night for our first-ever virtual Curriculum Night. Our teachers enjoyed meeting you all and sharing information about their classes. There are so many reasons WBMS is a special place, but one that stands out is how the adults in our community (parents, family members, teachers and staff) partner to ensure our students excel. Thank you for being engaged in the educational process and working with us to encourage all of our students.
There are additional ways you can be involved.
1. Our PTA is outstanding, so if you haven’t joined this group, please do so. https://wbmspta.membershiptoolkit.com/login?r=%2FOpen_Forms. PTA does so much to care for our community from funding teacher classroom grants to hosting student social events to supporting those in our community who need additional assistance with food or school supplies.
2. Our School Governance Council is focused on school improvement. We meet once a month to discuss our school strategic plan and work together to make WBMS better. All of our meetings are open to the public and are posted on our webpage https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/3811. Additionally, there is a place in every Friday Notes and on the SGC webpage to leave public comments.
3. Lastly, we love parent volunteers. Currently, we are not allowing additional people in the building, but once we are able to do so, I hope you will come in if you are able.
Again, thank you for supporting our efforts. We thoroughly enjoyed having students back in the building this week! Enjoy the weekend, and remember to mask up, wash up, and back up, Jaguars!
In collaboration -
Rebecca Williams
Principal, Webb Bridge Middle School
Dates to Remember
Sept 25- Community Balance Night
Oct. 12 Columbus Day - no school for students
Oct. 13 Teacher Workday – no school for students
Oct 22- Community Balance Night
Fulton County School Nutrition is serving FREE meals to all children under the age of 18, or under the age of 21 for youth with special needs. All children, regardless of school enrollment or meal eligibility status, can receive FREE meals. Students attending school face-to-face will receive FREE meals during their school’s scheduled mealtimes.
Curbside Pick-Up available at WBMS on Wednesdays from 11:00-1:00:
Curbside Pick-Up provides an opportunity for families to drive-thru and pick up FREE grab & go meal kits for all children 18 & under. Pick-up a FREE grab & go meal kit from WBMS at our bus area close to the gym. Children do not have to be present to receive a FREE grab & go meal kit. A student’s ID Number is not needed to receive a FREE grab & go meal kit. To maximize social distancing, drivers are not to leave their vehicles; however, walk-ups are allowed.
Password Reset- Starts This Weekend!
Students can click on the blue icon and change the password at any time.
This icon will remain on student Windows devices.
THANK YOU TO SMILE DOCTORS!
(770) 751-1240 or SMILEDOCTORS.COM
WBMS Phase Plans
- Phase 3 begins September 21st.
- Families may opt to participate and send their children to WBMS to learn face to face (F2F) one day a week, or they may select to continue learning at home for first semester.
- Families will be clustered by their household name and placed in four groups.
- Students in group 1 may attend school face to face classes on Monday; group 2 on Tuesday; group 3 on Thursday; group 4 on Friday.
- Group 1= A-E; Group 2 = F-K; Group 3 = L-P; Group 4= Q - Z
- Wednesday is a URL day, all students will learn at home and teachers will teach both synchronously and asynchronously.
- We will return to our regular face to face schedule
- Staff and students must wear masks.
- Students and staff who are symptomatic and/or awaiting COVID test results must stay home.
2020-2021 Bell Schedule (Starts Sept 21st)
Watch the WBMS Playlist of our F2F Expectations
New Carpool Procedure-Sign up for a Carpool Tag
We will use carpool numbers to dismiss students to maximize social distancing. If you have not already requested a Carpool Tag, please contact hedgerb@fultonschools.org to request a tag. Please include your student's name and grade in the request.
If your student always rides the bus home, walks, or rides a bike, you do not need to complete the form. If you have more than one student at WBMS, you only need one number per household.
Thank you!
Need bus stop information?
BYOT Form
ALL Parents and Students must sign-off on the Code of Conduct
Picture Day and Yearbook Information
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
National Banned Books Week is September 27 – October 3, 2020.
Follow @brownatwbms on Twitter for Banned Books Week activities next week!
Celebrate YOUR freedom to READ by checking out books – print or digital from the WBMS library (or a Fulton County public library). Check out the Webb Way Fall 2020 Reading and Learning Sway for details on how our curbside and rotunda PLUS classroom delivery works. (Also see suggested books for Banned Books Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, and new additions in our BookFlix and Discover Collections.)
Webb Bridge MS Library Media Center Services Fall Semester FAQ
Library Media Center print resources will be accessible for both in-school and remote learners during Fall semester, but access to our physical space will be restricted due to challenges with disinfection and contact tracing. We look forward (hopefully) to welcoming students in the space in 2021!
How will students check out books? Book checkout will be through curbside service outside for students who continue in remote learning and by delivery of books to ELA and reading classes and/or in the media center vestibule at specified times. Students may request specific titles via holds in Destiny (online catalog) and/or genres/categories of books through online forms for classroom delivery or pickup. (This will minimize handling of books and potential for viral spread in browsing. All books are quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours when they are returned.)
Will classes be able to come to the media center? We will visit ELA and reading classes with carts of high-interest books for book talks and checkout. Class visits to the media center may begin in Phase V and will be scheduled to allow social distancing and cleaning between classes. (Mrs. Brown does have a second period Compass class so those students will be in the media center during that time.)
Will the media center be open before, during, after school or during lunch? Individual visits to the media center will be postponed until we establish contract tracing protocols in phase V. We do plan to offer book clubs and other programs virtually, dependent on other duties which may be assigned to media center staff during each phase.
What is the process for students to receive device help? FCS district IT directions are that technology help will continue through the IT Helpline (470-254-2300) and device hubs through phases III and IV. (The district has consolidated resources in these areas.) Teachers will be able to request password resets in our building and students will be directed to run Microsoft updates during homeroom time which should resolve many problems.
Questions? Please contact Nan Brown, WBMS Media Specialist, at brownnt@fultonschools.org
WBMS Media Center – at curbside!
Students may now check out books from the WBMS Media Center – at curbside! Locate and hold titles in Destiny Discover, then watch for an email from the Media Center that your books are ready. Pickup times are between 7:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. on school days outside the media center (traffic circle just past front office entrance). Dial 470-254-8755 and we will bring books to you outside. Books may be returned any time to the secure book drop just outside the media center. Please contact Ms. Brown at brownnt@fultonschools.org with any questions.
Free Math, Science, and World Language Classes Available!
TutorMaster provides free lessons for Middle School and High School students looking for extra time to practice and ask questions.
What Are the Benefits?
§ You get extra support outside of school
§ You can revise and understand the material better
§ You get additional time to ask questions
§ You get extra practice provided during the lessons
The lessons will be taught every weekend by High School Students.
Please visit our website to sign up for classes today!
Jr. Raider Basketball
Attention basketball players, Jr. Raider Tryouts will be October 4th and 11th at Bridgeway in Cumming. Please go to https://www.alpharettabasketball.com/juniorraiders to register.
FCA
FCA will begin in October with the last Friday of the month, October 30th. We will do in person and virtual for those who are at home. Our leaders will be reaching out to the community to look for new members and new leaders to help them out. They have always done an excellent job! We will continue to add guest speakers as we are allowed to through county policy. This group is open to any one seeking fellowship and friendship!
Guitar Club and Advance Chamber Orchestra
WBMS Guitar Club: Meets on Wednesdays from 4:15-4:50 pm. Open to anyone interested in the guitar.
WBMS Advanced Chamber Orchestra: Meets on Mondays from 4:15-5:00 pm. Open to all WBMS Orchestra students by audition.
Contact Barket@fultonschools.org for more information
Academic Team
Students interested in joining Academic Team for the 2020-2021 school year should fill out bit.ly/WBMSAcademicTeam and join the club page on Teams with the code 6izszaw. The code can be entered by clicking the upper right hand corner “Join Team” from the page that shows students all of their teams. Everyone is welcome to join. Questions can be e-mailed to Brooke Wood at woodb@fultonschools.org or Christian Bernhardt at bernhardtc1@fultonschools.org.
Anime Club
Anime Club is for students who enjoy Japanese animation, manga, and culture, as well as video games and other animation styles. Email meddinmj@fultonschools.org for more information.
Hello WBMS families,
Our PTA Membership Drive is officially underway. We are counting on our strong community of parents to make this year a success.
PTA support makes it possible to serve the needs of our WBMS students, teachers and families.
Help us make a difference by joining at one our Family Membership Levels.
You can also sign up for a basic membership for just $5.
This year all donations are 100% tax deductible.
Have questions or suggestions?
Contact us at pta.wbms@gmail.com or visit www.wbmspta.org.WBMS SPIRITWEAR
School is starting back soon! Buy your spiritwear now! Our 1st order will close on 9/18 so make your purchases soon! Items will ship directly to your home.
Our spiritwear shop can be found here--https://stores.inksoft.com/WBMS-store/shop/home
INTRODUCING – THE FIRST EVER WBMS FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS CONTEST!
Working in a virtual environment can be challenging…but it can also be fun!
Let’s have some fun and kick off the year right and bring a little (or A LOT) of laughter to everyone at Webb Bridge!
Share your funniest moment with Webb Bridge by October 2nd for a chance to win some great prizes. The judging committees will select the top ten videos for each grade and post them for your classmates to vote on the winners.
Please visit the PTA website at www.wbmspta.org for all the details
Announcing The Community Cupboard
Do you know a family in need at WBMS?
Please reach out to our counseling staff so we can find ways to help.
We are so happy to announce our new PTA and SGC initiative, the Community Cupboard. This will provide emergency necessities for families in our school experiencing hardship. Over the last 2 weeks our community has rallied behind this project and provided many school supplies so all children can start the year off on the right foot. Now we will work on stocking out cupboard with household items of need.
Please consider making a donation! Current needs can be found HERE. We also have an Amazon Wish List.
PTA Reflections Art Contest
Looking for a creative outlet? Want to be featured in the WBMS On-Line Art Gallery? Consider entering the PTA Reflections Art Competition! A “Reflections drop bin” with entry forms inside has been placed outside the school. You can also access the instructions and entry form here. (Click https://www.georgiapta.org/reflections/reflections-submission-info#80-rules-and-forms). Entries will be due Oct 9. Contact parent sponsor Julia Williams at julemorgan@hotmail.com with any questions.
Judging is based on how well you capture the 2020-2021 theme: I Matter Because...
Arts Categories
Dance Film LiteratureMusic Photography Visual Arts (2D & 3D)
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Fulton County Schools Resources:
• Universal Remote Learning Resources: https://www.fultonschools.org/universalremotelearning
• URL Parent Learning Support: https://www.fultonschools.org/parentlearningsupport
• FoodStop Distribution Points: https://www.fultonschools.org/foodstop
• Coronavirus Updates: https://www.fultonschools.org/coronavirus
• Community Resources: https://www.fultonschools.org/communityresources
• Code of Conduct: https://www.fultonschools.org/codeofconduct