WMS Lion's Pride Community Update
December 15, 2023
Our Mission at WMS
The students, educators, and staff of Walkersville Middle School commit to ROAR; respect, organization, achievement, and responsibility. Our academic program is rich with multiple opportunities for students to engage with rigorous curriculum, prepare to master the challenges of high school, and be productive in the community.
Great job!
Congratulations to Mrs. Duncan and Mr. Flores on some great winter concerts this week! The students were all able to show their talents to our WMS community! Thank you to all who came out to hear some great music! Well done!
Upcoming Incentive Day
On January 18, the school will celebrate all of the positive achievements of Semester 1! In order to participate, students may not receive any major referrals between now and January 12. Major referrals are those that result in classroom disruptions or school disruptions that result in consequences from administration like suspension. Please encourage your children to do their best while in school so we are all able to celebrate together!
8th Graders going to Walkersville High School: Save the Date! January 24th
Registration Information Night at Walkersville High School will be Wed. January 24th from 6-7:30. Come to hear about course offering and requirements for the next school year. Have opportunities to discuss classes with teachers, counselors, and administrators. We hope to see you there!
13 Days of WMS Spirit Weeks!
2024 National Civics Bee
All middle school students are encouraged to participate in the 2024 National Civics Bee, sponsored by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. Students have until January 8, 2024 to submit a 500-word essay on identifying a problem facing their community and explaining how a citizen might solve the problem.
Judges will select 20 finalists to participate in the local competition that includes a live quiz event testing civics knowledge. The top three students from each local competition will advance to the state competition. Local and State first place contestants receive a $1,000 cash prize.
Rules and guidelines can be found at the following site: www.frederickchamber.org/civics-bee-2024. Middle school social studies teachers have received this information and posters have been sent to schools to further promote the program.
Essay Contest: How do the actions of Francis Scott Key inspire you to serve others?
The Glade Valley Lions Club and the Lions Club of District 22-W know how important it is to share our American Heritage and how to use that knowledge to inspire volunteerism. Did you know that Francis Scott Key, a lawyer, author ans poet, is famous for writing the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” which eventually became the lyrics to our national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner”? Our contest will include Heritage, Preservation and Patriotism. We hope that you will consider taking part in our essay Contest. We have opened this contest to Walkersville High School, Walkersville Middle School, Walkersville Elementary School, Glade Elementary School and Woodsboro/New Midway Elementary School students.
The American Heritage, Preservation and Patriotism essay topics for 2023-2024 are as follows:
Middle School (6-8): How do the actions of Francis Scott Key inspire you to serve others?
Essays will be judged by the Glade Valley Lions Club and awards will be given for winning essays. The essay program rules for participation and compliance guidelines are:
· Use 8 ½ by 11” white paper
· Essays must be either typed or computer generated and doubled spaced. Handwritten copies will not be read
· Minimum of 300 words, maximum of 500 words
· Attach a separate cover sheet which includes the following information
o Entrant’s name
o Entrant’s home address including street, city, state and zip code
o Entrant’s home phone number
o Name of school or ‘home schooled”
o Name of sponsoring club (Glade Valley Lions Club)
Those interested in participating should forward their essay to me via e-mail at jjcorl53@gmail.com no later January15, 2024. Local award winners will be recognized at a club meeting in March 2024 and prizes will be awarded. First place winner’s essay will be sent to our zone chairman by January 22, 2024. Winners at the District level will be requested to read their essays at the last cabinet meeting on March 23, 2024. District winners will be presented a U.S. flag and a cash award.
Attendance at WMS is important
Arriving to school late: WMS Policy
At WMS, arriving to school on time is important! Being on time to class and ready to learn is one way we can help students be their best.
The school building opens to students beginning at 7:30 AM. Students should be in their first period class and ready for instruction at approximately 7:55 AM. The school day begins promptly at 8:00 AM.
Beginning November 6th, any students who are late to school 3 days will receive a message from an administrator. This message will be shared with parents/guardians. Any students who are late to school 5 days will receive an after school detention.
Our goal is to have ALL students in classes on time and learning!
Absences add up!
Did you know that any student who is absent from school ten days in a school year, regardless of the reason, is considered chronically absent by the State of Maryland? We understand that illnesses happens and want students at school when they are able to learn.
We encourage families to plan any vacations/trips during times when students are not expected to be in school. Should attendance become a concern, your child's school counselor or administrator will reach out to offer support. Please reach out if you have any questions about your child's attendance.
Any attendance notes can be sent to WMS.Attendance@fcps.org
TutorMe- Available 24/7
Frederick County Public School is proud to announce that we've teamed up with TutorMe this school year to empower our 6-12 grade students with unlimited on-demand access to 24/7 online tutoring!
From homework help to test prep, students can get live one-on-one help from 15,000+ verified tutors covering hundreds of subjects anytime, anywhere.
In addition to live tutoring, students can submit essays and papers for prompt, detailed feedback from writing experts within hours. TutorMe is available to all students via their current Clever Portal login. We're excited to partner with TutorMe to further support our students' excellence.
Reference the TutorMe Support Guide to get started: TutorMe Student Support Guide (English) ESP. Guia de Apoyo- TutorMe (Spanish) and click on the TutorMe icon in Clever to get started today.
What's happening in the classrooms?
A note from the Counseling Office
Community Agency School Services (CASS) has developed the CASS Community Resource Guide which enhances public access to information about human service resources available to Frederick County residents. The Resource Guide is now available electronically on the FCPS website under Central Office > Departments > Student Services > CASS (https://campussuite-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/prod/33903/86de7fb0-3a18-11e6-b537-22000bd8490f/2710879/99df00da-9517-11ee-a53a-0a58a9feac02/file/CASS_ResourceGuide_2023-24.pdf#page=3). You can click on any element of the Table of Contents to go directly to that section, and get back again by clicking the handy little blue “back to contents” at the bottom right of every page. There are also links to agency websites that are embedded in the guide.
PBIS/School Culture
Students will participate in a 1 hour activity they selected, for the End-of-Term 2 incentive time. This will take place on Thursday, January 18th. The PBIS Ambassadors will begin planning for spring events during the month of January.
Any student issued a major referral from Monday, December 11th-Friday, January 12th and/or suspension, will not be part of an activity of choice, but will participate in a restorative practices activity.
6th Grade
English Language Arts
Ms. Eddy’s classes will continue reading informational texts, with a focus on comparing & contrasting the development of central ideas. Passages that may be read include “Fish Cheeks” and “Why You Should Be Proud of Your Name”. A novel study will begin using “Red Kayak” in some classes.
Mr. Fagnano: Classes will complete the text “Why You should be Proud of Your Name,” which we will be starting the last week of December. After this, periods 3 and 5 will be reading an informational text “How the Need to Belong Influences Human Behavior” and comparing/contrasting it to “Chameleon.” Both texts focus on identity. After this, they will then do a research project about famous historical figures and the impact their activism had on others after watching a video about Ayanna Najuma, a famous activist. Period 2 and 4 will compare and contrast the story “Fish Cheeks” with the poem “Masks.” Both stores focus on identity. They will then read about Claudette Colvin, a famous activist, and complete a research project on a famous historical figure.
Science
Sixth grade Science students have enjoyed learning about cells, and we hope that you have heard some fun stories about using the microscopes and microviewers! During January, students will take a Benchmark exam about the structures within cells and the functions of those parts (organelles). Then, we will build on their knowledge of cells to learn about ways human organ systems work together to keep us in balance. Specifically, we will study the muscular, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and nervous systems.
Social Studies
We are learning about a new civilization from the ancient world, China. Over the next few weeks we will focus on topics like the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the three major Chinese Philosophies (Confucianism, Legalism and Daoism) and their impact on life and government, Emperor Qin of the Qin Dynasty and his achievements of the Great Wall and Terra Cotta Warriors, the Han Dynasty, the Silk Road and how that impacted not only trade but cultural diffusion. As we learn about each dynasty from Ancient China we will also focus on the different achievements from each group and the lasting legacy that these achievements have had on the modern world.
7th Grade
English Language Arts
In 7th Grade ELA, our Cycle 4 Unit: Champions for Human Rights will focus on how human rights have been challenged and defended. We have learned about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how basic human rights are protected. In addition, students will be exposed to a variety of texts to include human rights as well as women’s rights. We will read several texts about Jackie Robinson and a speech written by Hilary Clinton. Students will also analyze how the author’s text structure helps to convey the central idea or message that the author would like to share.
Math
7th grade math will kick off January with Module 5 - Algebraic and Linear Expressions. This is where the students will learn to simplify expressions by combining like terms (2x + 3x +1 is the same as 5x +1). This module will last about 2 weeks and then we will begin Module 6 - Write and Solve Equations. The students will be introduced to the foundations of algebra and how to balance equations. We will end January with the Module 6 assessment. As always, please encourage your child to complete their ALEKS topic goal each week! ALEKS is a great way to review old concepts and get introduced to things we will be covering this year!
7Acc: We are currently in Module 6: Algebraic Expressions. In this module, Algebraic Expressions, students will use their prior knowledge of operations with algebraic expressions, greatest common factors, and the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions. By simplifying algebraic expressions, students will be able to make sense of complex algebraic models and be ready to solve multi-step algebraic equations.
Science
Students will be learning how to analyze and interpret data. All data correlates with humans impact on the environment and how it directly correlates with other organisms populations.
Social Studies
After the students wrap up the Medieval Japan unit, they will begin the next unit. This unit focuses on the civilizations on the Americas during the Medieval period; concentrating on the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas. Topics include social structure, family life, religion, and other aspects of life in the region. Also discussed are the accomplishments of these three civilizations and their eventual decline.
Math
Sixth grade math students will conclude their module on computing multi-digit numbers, decimals, and fractions. After, students will begin their module on integers, rational numbers, and the coordinate plane. In this module, students draw on their knowledge of whole numbers and number lines to develop understanding of integers, rational numbers, and the coordinate plane. Having a solid understanding of these concepts will prepare students for their future as they encounter integers and rational numbers in their everyday life and will be better prepared to study more advanced mathematical concepts in later courses.
Pathways: Grade 7
Early in January, students will begin Module 5: Simplify Algebraic Expressions. Students will use their prior knowledge of operations with algebraic expressions, greatest common factors, and the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions. By simplifying algebraic expressions, students will be able to make sense of complex algebraic models and be ready to solve multi-step algebraic equations.
Later in the month, students will begin Module 6: Write and Solve Equations. Students will apply their knowledge of solving one-step equations to solving two-step equations Students will apply their understanding of fractions and decimals to solving equations with rational numbers. They will use both algebraic and arithmetic solving strategies and compare the structure of the two methods.
8th Grade
English Language Arts
Students will continue working on reading and analyzing The Outsiders. They will take their final after winter break and then be able to compare and contrast the movie with the book.
Fagnano: Students will continue to read and analyze the novel The Outsiders. Once they return from break, we will compare the movie to the novel.
Math
8th Grade Mathematicians will be finishing Module 5: Functions, and beginning Module 6: Systems of Linear Equations.
Science
In 8th grade science, students will be learning about different types of genetic technologies and how they impact our society; specifically, Artificial Selection, Genetic Engineering and Genetically Modified Organisms.
Social Studies
8th grade historians will begin the study of westward expansion, Jacksonian Democracy, governmental policy and Native American tribes, the Trail of Tears, the influence of early industrialization, and patterns of immigration prior to 1861.
Learning for Life
Learning for Life
Important Reminder:
The students will be performing their play for parents on January 12th in the cafeteria. Parents should arrive around 8:00 am and go to the cafeteria. They play begins at approximately 8:15 am. ** Please make sure that your child arrives at school by 8:00 am in order to have time to get ready.
Learning Objectives for January
ELA
Theme: Science and Ethics
We will be reading non-fiction text this month:
Climate and Penguins
Ready to Face the Storm
We will be learning:
The difference between facts and opinions
Establishing author’s opinion
Figurative language and using figurative language in context
Use context to determine the meaning of unknown or multiple meaning words
New vocabulary
Math
Solve problems or word problems using up to three digit numbers and any four operations.
Write of select an algebraic expression that represents a real-world situation
Use a variable to represent numbers and write expressions when solving real-world problems
Social Studies
Recognize that citizens participate in government
Recognize the reason for government
Identify the characteristics of different forms of government, such as democracy, monarchy, and communism
Recognize that governments make laws to guarantee rights and keep people safe
Recognize that people can vote to select a leader in the school, community, state, or federal government
Science
Identify climate as the expected weather patterns in a region
Recognize the way temperature and wind speed are measured
Identify ways people prepare for severe storms and protect themselves from sun exposure
Identify emergency plans and procedures for severe weather
Special Education Supports
What better way to start the new year than with a great book!
Our topic for this month focuses on ways to further support your child’s phonics, fluency and reading comprehension IEP goals at home. For many of our middle school special education students, reading grade-level text is a daily challenge often leading to frustration and feelings of failure. It truly makes each day of learning exhausting. To get an idea of what your child may be experiencing, click on this link that takes you to a “dyslexia simulation” sponsored by Harvard University.
Click here to see what it's like to have dyslexia
Could you imagine experiencing that each time you were presented with text? Every subject area requires students to read and understand text. Math, Science and History are often heavily filled with content specific vocabulary that can be additionally challenging. Special educators use a variety of strategies to support students who struggle with reading. Explicit instruction in a reading intervention, co-teaching models and small groups, retrieving and connecting to prior knowledge, using graphic organizers, repeated readings and verbal discussion about vocabulary are just a few.
How can you continue the growth at home while instilling a sense of enjoyment for reading?
Re-read some of the passages from school- you can read these aloud to or along with your child. Take time to pause and ask questions about what they are reading. How does it connect to them personally?
Select a magazine or book that interests them. Middle school level text can be challenging and you may have an avid reader that wants to dive into harder text. Encourage reading for enjoyment by reading it with them! A family book night is a great way to connect with your child.
Acknowledge that reading can be exhausting and you are there to support their journey by reading with them.
Model reading for enjoyment! If you like to read novels, do it in the presence of your family. Reading magazines, newspapers, travel guides, recipe books, instruction manuals, comics, and even mail are all great examples of showing your child that reading is a life skill that can be enjoyed anywhere and in many forms.
Tune in next month for some tips on how to support your writer!
Multilingual Education Supports
Students in EWL will work on the following standards over the next month:
2A Understand and interpret written language on a variety of topics.
3A Write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
3D Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage and appropriate vocabulary when speaking and writing including correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and appropriate citations in writing.
1B Listen to evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence.
3F Produce and maintain clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience in which the development, organization and style make it easy to follow the author’s progression of ideas.
They will be working on a project about tourism in Frederick County. They will also create an argument about whether or not school should be year-round.
Please have your multilingual learner read at home. They should read books in both English and their first language.
PE, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Fine and Practical Arts (FPA)
In P.E. students will be able to pick activities they would like to participate in. The options will change day to day.
Mr. Fritz and Mrs. Cadden’s classes will be returning to the gym for term 3 on January 15, 2024. Please remind students to WEAR SNEAKERS 🙂
Mr. Fritz and Mrs. Cadden’s Health classes will be finishing up Health with the family life unit. Please look for an email about permission slips.
Starting January 15, 2024 Mr. Biehl and Mr. Minch’s classes will be starting health for term 3. Please make sure your child has pencils and a charged chromebook for class!
Chrous
Chorus will continue to refine and polish their sight reading skills for our adjudication in March. We will also start to focus on spring music. A reminder that our Walkersville Choral Feeder Concert will be held on January 11 at WHS. Attire is Blue Music Shirts and Blue jeans.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Classes will take a look at the “behind the scenes” work of the stage and tech crews and their roles in a production. Students will also have their final monologue which will be performed in class.
Band and Orchestra
All Band and Orchestra students will begin to read and rehearse new music for the Spring and the 7th/8th grade students will begin working on their music and sight reading skills in preparation for March adjudication. We will also have our Walkersville Instrumental Feeder Concert on January 24th at WHS.
World Languages
Flex: Students will be learning how to speak, read, and write in French and then read, speak, and write in Spanish to close out semester 1.
6th WLEX- Students will be finishing up the French unit (reading, writing, speaking, & listening in French along with cultural aspects) and will end the semester with Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, & listening in Spanish, along with cultural aspects).
Nuckolls:
Spanish 1: Students will be practicing verb conjugation of -ar verbs. They will learn class objects and how to state where they are located. They will also work on stating how people are feeling or where they are and state places different people are going . Finally, if time, they will begin talking about meals.
Spanish 2: Students will begin unit 4 when we return from Christmas break. They will begin learning and practicing the toughest concept to master in Spanish 2: the imperfect tense (ie. I used to … ) as well as the 3 irregular verbs in the imperfect. They will use that tense to learn about and create a legend (a story) in Spanish.
Sanz:
Spanish 1: Students will be conjugating ar verbs, class objects and where they are located. Also, they will learn how to express feelings. At the end we will be learning meals: desayuno, almuerzo y cena. Example: What people eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sanz:
Spanish 1: Students will be conjugating ar verbs, class objects and where they are located. Also, they will learn how to express feelings. At the end we will be learning meals: desayuno, almuerzo y cena. Example: What people eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Life Skills and Food Science
7th Life Skills- Students will finish their Monster sewing Product and will end the semester with the cooking unit.
8th Life Skills- Students will finish their custom made embroidered pillow and end the semester with a house flipping simulation.
Food science: Students will be learning, researching, and completing projects about careers in the food science industry.
Visual Arts
In the month of December, Mrs. Huyck’s Visual Art students are learning about the Mexican tradition of Huichol yarn paintings and the art movement Impressionism. Students chose a landscape they connected with, and recreated it by “painting” it with yarn. Their focus is showing value, texture and movement in their work.
Visual Art (Fitzgerald): During the month of December, Ms. Fitzgerald’s Visual Art students have been creating landscapes using a variety of media.
6th grade students are creating snow globe landscapes using watercolor paint. 7th and 8th grade students are creating impressionist style landscapes with yarn.
Visual Art students in all grades have been glazing their ceramic pieces. Soon, their pieces will be finished firing and ready to take home!
6th and 7th Grade Coil Dishes
7th and 8th Grade Yarn Landscapes
6th Grade Watercolor Snow Globes
Computer Technology
Lab 21: Students will finish the semester by investigating Machine Learning.
Computer Science Explorations: Students will finish the semester by using operators to create games in SCRATCH.
Computer Science Investigations: Students will continue exploring Gamelab on Code.org and developing coding. A small number of students may move on to learning Web Development.
Technology Expo
Technology Education: 6th grade will be starting the Newton Dragster project, 7th grade will start Unit 3 - Interactive Animations and Games and 8th grade will begin the CO2 Dragster unit.
Invention and Innovation
Invention and Innovation- Recently students have been applying their Innovative Designer skills by creating table top games constructed from cardboard.
They also applied computational thinking during Computer Science Education Week. Our term will wrap up with students creating an invention or an innovation. Term 3 will have the new students using their Creative Communicator skills and exploring the Engineering Design Process.
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Math Workshop
McNally-6th Grade Math Workshop- Students will begin working on integers and rational numbers. They will model positive and negative numbers on the number line as a distance from 0. The students did a fantastic job working with multi-digit numbers and fraction operations as they wrapped up Module 3.
McNally- 7th Grade Math Workshop- Students will finish up rational number operations and move into simplifying expressions with variables. They will use math manipulatives to combine like terms and distribute with variables.
McNally- 8th Grade Math Workshop- Students will continue linear functions vs nonlinear functions. They will compare functions using their knowledge of slope and y-intercept from their previous unit. Students will then begin to solve systems of equations using their knowledge of slope-intercept form of a line.
Reading Courses
Jordan Language Foundations: Students are continuing to learn digraphs, trigraphs and combinations. We are reading, writing and coding words in isolation and in sentences. The story practices we read are getting longer and more complicated with suffixes and final stable syllables. In January, all groups will complete another assessment on lesson 50 or lesson 65.
Jordan Orton-Gillingham Plus: We continue to learn new letter sounds in CVC words. We practice the letter sounds in new words and sight words and add new words daily. We are sounding out words during both reading and writing of isolated words and sentences. We are practicing the digraph /th/ sound correctly and distinguishing the two th sounds during articulation. We will soon start blends and other digraphs.
Tregoning 6th Grade Read 180: Students will continue to read about child activists. They will be focusing on summarizing text and interpreting figurative language.
Tregoning 7th Grade Read 180: Students will continue to read dystopian literature and identify similarities and differences in the texts. They will be preparing to write an informative essay.
Tregoning 8th Grade Read 180: Students will be organizing and writing a narrative essay that contains facts they have learned from reading articles about contagious diseases.
Wilson 8th Grade Read 180: Students will be organizing and writing a narrative essay using the www what=2, how=2 strategy. The narrative should contain facts learned from several articles we have read in class about contagious diseases and prevention.
Advanced Academics
Next week we will be wrapping up the 6th and 8th grade novel studies. Collaboration discussions have begun in making determinations for placements regarding highschool classes. The science department is gearing up for some fun projects with students after the new year.
Math Specialist
As a school we had a successful November ALEKS Challenge with over 80 students completing 30 or more topics! The PTSA was kind enough to supply a treat for each student that reached the goal. Please continue to complete 5 topics per week. Most students have at least 115 topics mastered at this point in time. If you find that your child is below this mark, please encourage them to do extra topics each week.
Literacy Specialist
Students will continue to receive support in the areas of reading and writing. Please continue to watch Walkersville Reads, where Ms. Duncan and share important updates about reading at WMS!
Media Specialist
Please continue to watch Walkersville Reads, where Ms. Love and I share important updates about reading at WMS!
Health Room
With the winter and flu season, here it is important to remember some helpful guidelines to help decide what to do if your child tells you they are not feeling well.
When to keep your child home from school:
a temperature of more than 100
nausea or vomiting
diarrhea
pale or flushed face
severe headache
persistent cough
earache
thick discharge from the nose
painful sore throat
rash or infection of the skin
red or pink eyes
If your child had a fever the evening before or through the night, keep them home. They should have a normal temperature under 99 degrees for 24 hours prior to returning. If the symptoms are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, you should contact your private source of medical care. Children sometimes use illness as an excuse to miss school. On the other hand, some children force themselves to go to school even though they are sick. It is up to you to be alert to your child’s health and to decide when it is best to send him/her to school. This is also when you need to consider if your child would be contagious to classmates. If your child complains of being sick or does not look well after they reach school, we will contact you. Therefore, it is important that updated information and phone numbers be provided. As you read this, please remember these are general guidelines. You know your child the best! This is also a perfect time to reinforce hand washing to help minimize the spread of germs. Thank you for your attention to this matter and please call the health room at 240-236-4473 if you have any questions.
FCPS Student Code of Conduct
Did you know that a portion of the FCPS Student Code of Conduct is for parents and guardians? Here is the link for the document in ENGLISH or SPANISH. On page 17, there are important topics to discuss with your child. Some that are included are regarding attendance, bullying, harassment or intimidation, bus conduct, cell phones, laptops, tablets, earbuds and other electronic devices.
WMS is an OFF AND AWAY school with regard to cell phones. They are not to be used between the hours of 8:00 and 3:00. If a student needs to access their device during that time, they need to come to the office to do so.
There is NO use for headphones or earbuds connected to phones during the school day. Our focus needs to be on providing the best learning environment possible and to eliminate distractions.
At WMS, we provide ONE warning to put the device away. Following that warning, if a device or earbuds/headphones are seen, they will be confiscated and brought to the office. Parents/guardians will be contacted and need to collect the device(s) from the school. Should this distraction continue, the devices will need to be checked in at the office daily and will be provided back to the student at the end of the day.
If a student accesses our Alternate Learning Classroom, any phones will be confiscated by an administrator and locked in the front office until the end of the day.
Thank you for your support in eliminating any distractions from our learning time at WMS!
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Mrs. Miller, principal
Mrs. Sutherin, 6th grade assistant principal
Mrs. Newkirk, 7th grade assistant principal
Dr. Marker, 8th grade assistant principal
Volunteering in FCPS
FCPS is excited to launch our new FCPS Volunteer Center. This new management system features the ability to self-serve for volunteer opportunities in our schools. To begin, you must complete the registration and training as required in our policies.
If you are a new volunteer, please create your account registration using the following link: Create an account.
If you are an existing volunteer in our Volunteer Center, please access your account here: Sign into your account.
For more information on volunteering, please contact the Family and Community Involvement Coordinator.
This video contains important information about administration, schedules, Arrival and Dismissal routines, lockers, FCPS Code of Conduct, Cell Phone Off and Away Policy, Clothing, and Technology.
The slides (without the presentation) is linked HERE
FCPS Calendar
Please check out the FCPS Calendar for additional information about upcoming events.
School Supply Lists
School supply lists are available online at https://www.fcps.org/backtoschool/school-supply-lists
Walkersville Middle School Student and Family Handbook
Please click HERE for our 2023-2024 WMS Student and Family Handbook for lots of information and contacts! This will be posted on the school website, as well.
WMS School Counseling Department
Ms. Rohrer
6th Grade
Ms. Twilley
7th Grade
Ms. Rehm
8th Grade
Glenda Roberts-Daniels
Registrar
PTSA Information!
Morning Roar Coffee
Support all the schools in our community with 1 purchase!
Morning Roar Coffee is available at Dublin Roasters (online or in-store).
Proceeds donated to: WMS, WHS, WES, Glade, NMW and Rock Creek.
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*only available until December 25th!
Interested in upcoming activites?
We love volunteers!
We need your help with our Fun Run (March 27),
our Rummage Sale (May 18) and Teacher Hospitality (all year long)!
To get more information on how to volunteer with these events or to make donations, please check out the sign-up genius!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F44A8A62BA6F94-44793691-volunteer
Our 2023-2024 PTSA Board
Treasurer: Amanda Radcliffe
Secretary: Angela Coleman
Vice-President: Brande Waldron
President: Shannon Kelley