Dolphin Digest
Weekly Update #23
Great Kindness Challenge is January 24th-28th!!
Week of January 24th, 2022
WMES Parents/Guardians,
Happy Friday! On Monday, January 24th we will start quarter 3. Wow...the year is going by quickly. Quarter 2 report cards will be emailed home on January 28, 2022 and we will again recognize our students for their academic achievements at their classroom Honor Roll assembly. In light of current circumstances, we are suspending all perfect attendance awards for this school year.
It's Time to Nominate the 2022 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year!
Nominations for the 2022 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year are open! Use the link below to nominate exceptional TCPS professionals!
Talbot County Public Schools is excited to announce that the process to select the 2022 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year has begun! Is there a teacher or member of the TCPS support staff who is truly outstanding, has made a significant impact on your family, and/or goes above and beyond in their commitment as a professional? The Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year programs are a fantastic way to recognize educators who exemplify excellence.
Any individual within the school system or any member of the community may nominate a candidate to apply to be Talbot’s Teacher of the Year or Support Staff of the Year. The nomination forms are linked below. Nominations for both Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year are due by Friday, February 4, 2022.
Please note: nominations from family members will not be considered.
Teacher of the Year Nomination Form
Formulario de nominación de maestro del año
Support Staff of the Year Nomination Form
Formulario de nominación del personal de apoyo del año
Reminders
At school, we will continue to require masks and remind students to wear them appropriately. Students should bring a water bottle each day and extra masks so they can change it should they need to do that. We will also continue our enhanced cleaning procedures. In the classrooms, we are doing our best to keep students as socially distant as possible.
As we head into the winter months, if your child is exhibiting any Covid related symptoms, please KEEP THEM HOME and reach out to our school nurse, Christa Johns christa.johns@talbotschools.org. She can communicate quarantine information for school and answer any questions you may have. Our parents have been wonderful at communicating student illnesses with us, so THANK YOU for being proactive! :)
TCPS is now following the CDC 5-day quarantine guidelines! This will cut down significantly on missed time by students. Please see information further down in the newsletter from TCPS regarding updated quarantine procedures and guidelines.
PBIS
Our PBIS incentive for students who earned 60 or more stamps will be held on January 28, 2022! The incentive will be Winter Wonderland activities. The students will have options to participate in two winter games, a winter craft, and a cold treat.
WMES STRONG! Stay safe and well! Go dolphins!!
Ms. Seidel, Proud Principal
Feb. 10th Math and Literacy Night-Mark your calendar!!
TCPS Registration for 2022-2023 School Year- Dates and Info Below!
Video Tutorial for TCPS Elementary Parents
Elementary parent video Logging in as your child and viewing an assignment. (on computer)
Elementary parent video Logging in as your child and viewing an assignment. (on iPad)
Accessing the Frog Parent Portal
Signing into Chrome on an iPad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha5-OYmi8go
Logging into PowerSchool Parent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es3AE3V1z6g
Iniciar sesión en PowerSchool Parent - Español
For help with device issues, please refer families to the campus-based Help Desks.
White Marsh Elementary School: WMEShelpdesk@talbotschools.org
Technicians will be available during normal school hours of operation.
Math Coach Corner
WMES Spirit Wear!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dGkn_Nu00ROBmbXhwJTliLTBc_ztfrWG/view?usp=sharing
Here Comes the Bus App
The Here Comes the Bus® App will be available to parents of White Marsh Elementary School students mid September! Here Comes the Bus® will allow you to:
View the real-time location of your child’s bus
Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
Receive push notifications or email alerts
Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time
How to get started:
Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com.
Click the button.
Enter school code 87314 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
Complete the “User Profile” box.
Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number. The student ID number can be found in the PowerSchool Parent Portal under the Bus Information tab. If you have not yet set up your PowerSchool Parent Portal, please do so using the instructions below. This will be necessary in order for you to access your child’s transportation information in the future.
Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
*Available at the App Store and Google Play
Here Comes the Bus® is a registered trademark of Synovia Solutions™ LLC
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:
President/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:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmGYlL6Iw3-iiBgXCU7K2C7Rltl2Y7rBSvA5YN0hgODybeig/viewform
Important Dates
JANUARY
School Board Appreciation Month
21 - Transition Day, No school for students, Half day for staff
24 - Marking Period #3 Begins
28 - Report cards issued
FEBRUARY
American Heart Month
Black History Month
Career & Technical Education Month
National Childrens' Dental Health Month
4 - National Wear Red for Cardio Health Awareness Day
7-11- National School Counselor Week
7-PAC Meeting 5 pm and 5:30 PTO Meeting
10-Math and Literacy Night 5:00-7:00 p.m.
14 - Valentine's Day
18 - Early Dismissal for staff and students 12:20 pm
21 - Presidents Day, No school for staff and students
22 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
24 - Interim 3 Ends
28 - Interims due from Teachers
White Marsh Elementary School
4322 Lovers Ln,
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Come One Come All...to the Greatest School of All!
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