Parent Pack Points
October 8, 2023
WMS student artwork at the Carolina Classic Fair
Week's Events
Monday, October 9th
- B Day
- ELA & SS PLT's
- 2:15-SIT Meeting
- 3:15-Soccer-Walkertown vs. Southeast @ Ivey Redmon
- XC/Baseball/Softball Practice
- 5:00-27th Annual WS/FCS Marching Band Jamboree-Glenn High School
Tuesday, October 10th
- A Day
- Math & Science PLTs
- Registration Deadline for Living Out the Portrait of a Graduate Sessions
- 3:15-Softball & Baseball- WMS vs. Lewisville @ West Forsyth High School
- Soccer/XC Practice
Wednesday, October 11th
- B Day
- Advisory Day
- 3:15-Soccer- Winston Salem Preparatory Academy vs. WMS @ Walkertown
- 3:15- Cross Country -Walkertown , Philo-Hill , East Forsyth, WSPA, Mineral Springs @ Southeast
- Baseball/Softball Practice
Thursday, October 12th
A Day
3:15-Baseball/Softball-WMS vs. Wiley @ Walkertown
- Soccer/XC Practice
Friday, October 13th
- B Day
- Fri-YAY
Recent Updates:
Volunteers Needed for our First Annual Craft/Show Vendor Event
- We are only a few weeks away from our first ever Craft Show/ Vendor Event. It will be here before we know it!
- Mrs. Pitt, our PTA president, wanted to reach out to you all because we need volunteers!! We need two adult volunteers to help with the hotdog stand, two volunteers to help with set up, and two or more student/adult volunteers to help pass out flyers at the Walkertown Fall Festival to drum up some traffic. Hopefully you have all seen the signs around town and the school.
- Feel free to also share with your friends and family or coworkers! the more people attend, the stronger our community relations will be!
- Thanks in advance for all of your help with this event and throughout the school year!
Fall Sports Picture Day
Sports Picture Day will take place on October 19th for the following sports:
- baseball
- softball
- soccer
- cross country
- See order form below or call Ms. Brown, our athletic director, for more details.
Office Hours
WMS office hours are from 6:45-3:00. Please understand that we are always open to hearing your questions or concerns, but we may not all be available during the school day. If you could please help us serve you better by calling us first to check if we are available. If we are not, we will make certain to make time to call you back and schedule a meeting. Thanks for helping us by working together!
Title I Parent/Guardian International Night-We need your help!!
Our first Title I International Parent/Guardian Night will take place on October 26th from 5-7. To make this event successful, we need parents in our community to sign up to represent their country or nationality. Below are examples of how you can represent your country or nationality.
- Host a country table - usually includes a trifold with photos and information about the country, some traditional items like fabric, housewares, etc.
- Participate in the "Buffet of Nations" by preparing a traditional dish to share.
- Participate in the "Fashion of Nations" show by parading down a catwalk wearing traditional clothes. Both parents and kids can be the models!
- Participate in the "Culture of Nations" show by sharing a traditional song, dance, instrument, or talent.
- Provide an activity or demonstration (henna, calligraphy, art, or game).
- Share a slide of your country and family to be displayed in the PowerPoint presentation playing in the background.
Sign up HERE to represent your country or nationality at International Night..
Information Items:
Instructions for Student Drop Off & Pick Up
- Drop off time starts at 7:00 am and pick up time ends at 2:15 pm.
- Students will be unsupervised before and after this time which poses a safety concern
Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy for Students
- Per the district policy, cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be displayed or used during the school day, unless they are used within classroom instruction. If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call the Main Office.
- Students can have their phones on their person or in their backpacks. The focus is for it to not be seen or heard.
- Cell phones and any other electronic devices belonging to individual students should not be used or displayed in instructional settings during the instructional day (7:00-2:00).
- Cell phones may not be used in the classroom unless directed by the teacher for instructional use. Violations will follow the WS/FCS Student Code of Character, Conduct, and Support (Policy 5131: Student Behavior).
- Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are solely responsible for any loss or damage to their cell phone any other similar electronic equipment in school while it is in their care, custody or control. WS/FCS accepts no responsibility for theft, loss or damage to a student’s personal electronic equipment.
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