Dolphin Digest
Weekly Update #6
Week of August 30, 2021
WMES Parents/Guardians,
Happy Friday! Our Back to School conferences were amazing. We are looking forward to seeing your child on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Our first day of school is August 30th with arrival time at 8:35 a.m. and dismissal at 3:35 p.m. Breakfast is served from 8:35-8:55 a.m. for any students who would like breakfast. Breakfast is free for all of our students. Our instructional day begins promptly at 8:55 a.m. Please be reminded for those students who will be car riders, that efficiency is key for a smooth car rider line. Please have students:
Ready with their masks on to exit the car
Ready with their book bag and other items ready to exit the car
Begin to practice getting in/out of their car seats independently (if your child is too young to do this independently, please try to be as quick as possible, as not to hold up the car rider line)
Parents will not be permitted to walk their children to class on the first day of school, as we are trying to limit visitors to the building and maintain safety for our students. There will be lots of staff outside and inside of the building to escort students to the correct classroom.
If students are assigned to a bus, we encourage them to ride the bus the first day in order to help them to establish a routine. Just a reminder that buses may run a few minutes earlier or later during the first few weeks of school. Thank you for your patience.
Please be reminded that all students, staff, and families in the building will be required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.
We look forward to seeing all of our WMES Dolphins on August 30th! Please reach out if you have any questions.
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
AUGUST
*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