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Morning Announcements 3/31/2020
We Are A.R.M.Y. Strong!!
Our vision is to ensure that all students are WMS ARMY Strong and are prepared for high school, college and careers.
We need your feedback!
Virtual Homeroom Check-ins Starting Thursday and Friday
1. Look for an email from Mr. Buck with a video on how to use WebEx
2. View the WebEx support page on www.evscstudents.com. The link for WebEx support is: https://www.evscstudents.com/tutorials/how-to-join-a-webex-meeting-in-google-calendar-or-gmail/
3. Look for an email from your homeroom teacher by the end of the day on Wednesday with a day and time that your homeroom check-in is scheduled.
4. Set an alarm for 20 minutes before the meeting to make sure you're online, plugged in and can find the link.
5. When it's time to join the meeting, click the link and follow the directions.
We will use Thursday and Friday as a trial run for Virtual Homeroom Meetings. Starting next week, 6th graders will have check-ins on Tuesday, 7th graders on Wednesday and 8th graders on Thursdays until we return to school.
If you have questions about setting up WebEx, you can contact your homeroom teacher or your admin team listed below.
Grab & Go Meals Option
The EVSC will continue to provide "grab & go" meals for students at multiple schools beginning Monday, March 30. The "grab & go" meals include lunch, as well as breakfast. Meals will be available to pick up between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the sites listed below. Meals are free to anyone 18 and younger, and students do not need to be enrolled at the school where they plan to pick up the meals. Adult meals will not be available for purchase. Tables will be set up near the school entrance where students can grab a meal and go.
School locations where meals will be available include:
Caze Elementary School
Cedar Hall Community School
Delaware Elementary School
Dexter School
Evans School
Glenwood Leadership Academy
EVSC Harper Elementary
Hebron Elementary School
EVSC Lincoln School
Lodge Community School
Stringtown Elementary School
Tekoppel Elementary School
Vogel Elementary School
** If your family does not have transportation to get to these sites, please contact Mrs. Branson at michele.branson@evsck12.com. Our staff members are prepared to support food delivery as needed.
Important Information From Mrs. Miller
Dear Parent/Guardian:
My name is Heather Miller and I am the Youth First Social Worker at Washington Middle School. Sudden changes in our schedules can be stressful for not only us, but our kids as well. You have been provided information from the school corporation so that your child can continue their education. I want to help you decrease anxiety in your house related to the Corona Virus.
· Reassure your child they are safe
· Allow them to talk about their worries
· Limit exposure to news
· Create a routine and structure
· Connect with loved ones through calls, text and internet
· Provide books, games, movies
· There is a Facebook page you can search for “Amazing Educational Resources” that will link you to appropriate free educational opportunities. A few for middle and high schools are:
· https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities/
Families are encouraged to stay up-to-date about this situation as we learn more about how to prevent this virus from spreading in our homes and communities. Please visit youthfirstinc.org for more resources on strengthening youth and families.
Sincerely,
Heather Miller, LCSW
Youth First Social Worker
School communication
Washington Post Newsletter - Please continue to expect this newsletter with updates and information at least once per week. If we have additional information, we'll send out additional newsletters each week.
Facebook and Instagram - If you haven't already, please follow WashingtonMS on Facebook and Instagram. Please also follow EVSC on Facebook and Instagram. You'll get updated information in real time.
Email - You can email teachers anytime during this break. We will continue to answer emails within 24 hours. You can also send an email to the administrative and student support teams should you need additional support with questions or social emotional needs.
- Administration - michele.branson@evsck12.com and aaron.meyer@evsck12.com
- Counselor - rachel.harrelson@evsck12.com
- YouthFirst Social Worker - heather.miller@evsck12.com
- Student Support - ashley.hawkins@evsck12.com
- RDS password support - shannon.curtis@evsck12.com
- COVID questions - covid19@evsck12.com
Websites - The following information can be found on the websites below.
- Tech Support and links to websites - www.evscstudents.com
- COVID updates and general information - www.evscschools.com
- Washington MS updates and general information - www.washington.evscschools.com
Report Cards
Upcoming Immunization Clinic
8th Grade Recognition Ceremony Scheduled
The dress code: Ladies can wear dresses, skirts or dress pants. Dresses and skirts must be longer than finger tip length and shoulders must be covered. If girls are wearing dresses with tank tops or straps, they can cover shoulders with sweaters or jackets.
Gentlemen are encouraged to wear dress shirts and ties or bow ties. Jackets and suits are encouraged.
Parking: Parking will be limited to the football stadium parking lot along Highway 41. Please enter the doors that face Washington Avenue. The main parking lot will only be open for handicapped family members.
This is a formal event to honor the work of our students. We ask that you help us model appropriate and respectful behavior during this event by clapping respectfully and refraining from yelling as student names are being called. This is out of respect for all families, so they can also hear their child's name.
Bullying Report Form
How is your child doing in classes?
http://rdsteach.evsc.k12.in.us/rdsparentaccess/
If you have questions or concerns about grades you can contact your child's teachers, Mrs. Rachel Harrelson or Administration to set up meetings.
Washington Middle School Community Supporters
Contact Us!
Email: michele.branson@evsck12.com
Website: http://washington.evscschools.com/
Location: 1801 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States
Phone: (812) 477-8983
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmsarmystrong