Dolphin Digest
Weekly Update #4
Week of August 16, 2021
WMES Parents/Guardians,
Happy Thursday! We are so excited to see all of our students on Monday, August 30th. All visitors to school buildings are now REQUIRED to wear masks in buildings regardless of vaccine status. We are planning for a full in-person return to school 5 days a week! I have included the TCPS Return to School Plan below. Stay tuned for updates.
Our New Family Orientation is tomorrow, August 18th at 9:00 am. All visitors must wear a mask to this event:-)
ALL TCPS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR THE ENTIRE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
Looking for Donations-
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAEAC2AA2FDC34-august
Back to School Conferences - Our Back to School conferences will be in-person unless you request a Zoom conference. You are welcome to bring your school supplies to the conferences. During this conference, teachers will be asking parents a series of questions in order to best meet their child’s needs for the start of school on August 30th. We are looking forward to meeting you and your child!
Bus route information will be posted in the parent portal of your student's PowerSchool account by 8/19/21 by the TCPS Transportation Department. You will also be provided information on your child's bus number/color and pick up/drop off times at your Parent-Teacher Meet and Greet Conference on 8/26 and 8/27. Thank you!
If you have not completed the TCPS Alternative Transportation then please complete this form below so we know how your child will go home at the end of the day.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVeM2Nf7rRB2XM3KXxfDXvzhdKU6obeFEwYEMQArkxY/edit?usp=sharing You can print a copy and fax back to 410 476-5187 or email it back to kseidel@talbotschools.org.
Let's just hope for a healthy, safe, and normal school year!
Ms. Seidel, Proud Principal
WMES Spirit Wear!!
HARRIS TEETER'S TOGETHER IN EDUCATION PROGRAM!
We need our families to please sign up!!! HARRIS TEETER'S TOGETHER IN EDUCATION PROGRAM!
Earn funds for WMES by linking us to your Harris Teeter VIC card, then shop Harris Teeter brands!
Linking must occur each school year.
Here's the link to register your VIC card: https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
Thank you in advance for your support!
Technology Updates
TECHNOLOGY TROUBLE-SHOOTING TIPS:
If you are having trouble with your device (slow running, not holding a charge, etc), please email wmeshelpdesk@talbotschools.org with the following information: Your name, your school's name, the issue you are having, and your contact information.
VISIT for TCPS Technology Tutorials:
https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/2020-21-news/online-learning-family-tutorials
WMES PTO Updates
*PTO officers:
Presidents/Vice President: Valerie Russ
Treasurer: Lisa Short
Secretary: Carla Beavers
Dedicated Dolphin
This year we are looking for parents, teachers, and community members to nominate a WMES teacher for the Dedicated Dolphin Award. Click on the link to submit a nomination during any time of the year. Dedicated Dolphin Nomination Form:
Important Dates
*8/19- All teachers report
*8/26 and 8/27- Parent/Teacher Welcome Back Conferences
*8/30- First day of school for all students
SEPTEMBER
*9/6- NO SCHOOL- LABOR DAY!
*9/8- TCPS BOE Meeting 6:00 p.m. Tentative WMES PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
*9/10- Family Fun Fair! 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Outside Event at WMES on the blacktop based on TCPS Health Metrics)
*9/17- Picture Day!
*9/28-9/30- Fall MCAP Testing (Grades 4-5)
*9/23- Interim 1 Ends
*9/29- Interims Issued
White Marsh Elementary School
4322 Lovers Ln,
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
WMES Teacher Super Heroes!
Grandparent's Club!!!
Connect with Kim Seidel and White Marsh Elementary School
Email: kseidel@talbotschools.org
Website: http://www.tcps.k12.md.us/schools/WMES
Location: 4322 Lovers Lane, Trappe, MD, USA
Phone: 410-476-3144
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/wmes21673/about/?ref=page_internal