UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
5/2-5/6-NJSLA Testing for grades 5 & 8
5/3-WDMS HSO meeting,6:30 pm, Library
5/4-7&8 grade Flag Football tournament, 2:45-4:30
5/9-5/13-NJSLA testing for grades 6 & 7
5/11-HS FALL athletic meetings for 8th grade
5/12-HS WINTER athletic meetings for 8th grade
5/13-HS SPRING athletic meetings for 8th grade
5/13-8th grade dance,6:30-8:00 pm PERMISSION SLIP HERE
5/17-5A trip to Philadelphia-PERMISSION SLIP HERE
5/17-6th grade trip to Camp Ockanickon
5/17-7th & 8th gr Spring Concert 7:00 PM @ WD High School
5/18-5B trip to Philadelphia PERMISSION SLIP HERE
5/18-5th & 6th grade Spring Concert 7:00 PM @ WD High School
5/19-G&T trip to Washington DC
5/19-Music Dept Pats Pizza fundraiser, National Park location
5/24- 7th grade trip to Philadelphia PERMISSION SLIP HERE
5/25- Music Dept trip to Broadway, NY City
5/25-Lost & Found donated
5/26-L.E.A.D. Celebrations grades 5 & 6
5/26-Last day for afterschool late buses
5/30-Memorial Day-SCHOOL CLOSED
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6/2-8th grade trip to Great Adventure
6/3- 6th grade Field Day
6/6-5th gr Awards Ceremony-see below for details
6/7-7th gr Awards Ceremony-see below for details
6/7- WDMS HSO meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
6/8-6th gr Awards Ceremony-see below for details
6/8-7th & 8th gr Band trip to Greenfields Elementary school-PERMISSION SLIP HERE
6/9-8th grade Awards Ceremony-see below for details
6/9-5th grade Field Day
6/13-7th grade Field Day
6/14- 8th grade Social @ WD Park
6/16- 8th grade Closing Ceremony-see below for details
6/16-EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS @ 12:09
6/17-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:09
SPRING BAND & CHOIR CONCERTS
WDMS Music Program Spring Concerts are closely approaching. All concerts will be held in the High School Auditorium at 1600 Old Crown Point Road. All friends and family are welcome to attend and enjoy the performances.
May 17, 2022 - 7th and 8th Grade Band and Choir Concert @ 7pm
May 18, 2022 - 5th and 6th Grade Band and Choir Concert @ 7pm
END OF YEAR AWARD CEREMONIES
5th grade -June 6 @ 8:00 am
6th grade -June 8 @ 8:00 am
7th grade- June 7 @ 8:00 am
8th grade- June 9 @ 6:30 pm
Invitations will be emailed home to notify parents if their child was selected to receive an award. Family members are welcome to attend their child's award ceremony. More details will be forthcoming.
8th GRADE CLOSING CEREMONY
The 8th-grade Closing Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 6:30 pm in the Middle School Gymnasium. The ceremony will last approximately 1.5 hours. At this time, each student attending will receive three tickets for family members. There will not be additional tickets provided nor will there be a waitlist for extra tickets. Due to limited space, NO ONE, (not even small children) will be admitted without a ticket.
- Students are expected to wear proper dress attire during the ceremony. No jeans, shorts, tank tops, or tee shirts will be allowed.
- All students must be academically and financially eligible to participate in the closing ceremony.
- Students must be in school on the day of the ceremony.
See below for details, permission slip and rules to participate.
Please see here for the INFORMATIONAL LETTER WITH RULES
Please see here for the NOTICE OF NON-PARTICIPATION
WD JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY IS BACK!
WING COLOR WEDNESDAY'S ARE BACK!
WDMS ANIMAL THERAPY ROOM
The Animal Therapy Room will be supported solely by donations. Your support will help to jump-start the program for our students and cover the cost of feeding our community of animals who will be adopted/re-homed and cared for by our students. There are many ways to donate. Please click HERE to check out their Amazon Wish List. Gift cards to local grocery stores are also appreciated as the animals require fresh produce in their daily diet.
For questions or if you would like to make a donation, please contact Dr. Alexis Walsh at awalsh@wdeptford.k12.nj.us.
BIKES, SCOOTERS AND SKATEBOARDS-HELMETS ARE A MUST!
With the warmer weather finally here more and more, students are choosing to ride their bikes, scooters, or skateboard to school. Students who ride bicycles, scooters, or skateboards to and from school must wear a protective helmet when riding as per New Jersey state law. Any student that does not have a helmet will not be permitted to ride their bike, scooter, or skateboard home. Students who ride bicycles or scooters are required to lock them in the racks located in front of the school. The school district will not be held responsible for damage or theft of bicycles or scooters while parked on the school grounds. Students may not ride around the building or on the property while waiting to enter the building.
REMINDERS FROM OUR HEALTH OFFICE
Please click HERE to view the list of REQUIRED 6th grade Student Immunization requirements.
Warmer weather brings spring allergy season.
Below are some helpful tips to help your family navigate through the upcoming allergy season:
· Allergy season usually begins in early March
· Warm spring breezes and rain help to spread tree pollen and mold spores
· Seasonal allergies increase asthma symptoms
Relief from Allergies:
· Keep doors and windows closed
· Use special filters on HVAC systems
· Avoid participating in outdoor activities on days with high pollen and mold counts
· OTC antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops may help relieve symptoms
· Seek medical attention should symptoms become severe
Although the symptoms of colds and allergies may be similar, there are also some key differences.
· Itchy and watery eyes are often telltale signs that the symptoms are due to an allergy
· A sore throat can occur with allergies but is more common with a cold
· Body aches also do not occur with allergies while they may be common with a cold
· Some people with allergies also develop eczema, which is not a symptom of a cold
· A fever can occur with a severe cold, especially in children, but is not an allergy symptom; please remember students must be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school
· When in doubt seek medical attention
Please contact our nurse, Kim Lee with any health-related questions pertaining to your child. klee@wdeptford.k12.nj.us
Masks-UPDATED PROTOCOLS
WDMS ATHLETICS
Individual sports schedules and coach contact information are available on the WDMS website under the Athletic tab. Students may not stay after school without teacher supervision. If attending a sporting event as a spectator, students must leave and return at the beginning of the event. In the event an athletic event is postponed or canceled at the last minute, a “Remind” message will be sent from our Athletic Director and a message will be posted in red at the top of the WDMS website. If interested in receiving Remind texts regarding the WDMS Athletics, please text @wdmsath to 81010 to sign up for Remind Text from our Athletic Director.
WDMS Home and School Organization News
Your WDMS Home & School Organization is excited to keep our families apprised of EVERYTHING that is going on!
Please visit our website to get updates on:
community service,
current fundraising efforts, and
new upcoming events.
Bus Transportation
WDMS BUS ROUTES CAN BE FOUND HERE
WDMS LATE BUE ROUTES CAN BE FOUND HERE
No child will be permitted to ride on other buses for any reason. Each student can only ride the bus they are assigned to ride. If you have a one-day childcare issue, the person watching your child should pick them up at the school. No students will be permitted to switch between buses.
Students will NOT be given permission by the WDMS administration to walk to any other location except home. (i.e. ice cream stand, pizza place, or to a friend's house).
For additional transportation information, please visit our district website at:
http://www.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/district_info/transportationWDMS LATE BUSES
Late buses are every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning Tuesday, September 14th. Late buses depart between 3:15 - 3:25 pm. Late bus runs are typically longer as there are only five late buses covering a larger area. Students may not stay after school unless they are supervised by a teacher. If attending a sporting event as a spectator, students must leave and return at the beginning of the event.
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found items are located in the cafeteria to allow students to check for their missing items daily. Any found eyeglasses, purses/wallets, cell phones, or other electronics are kept in the main office until they are claimed. Once a month we notify students and parents that the lost and found is full and all unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity. The donation to a local charity will typically take place on the last Wednesday of each month. All scheduled donation days are listed on the WDMS calendar. Our next donation day will be on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
CELL PHONE & CHROMEBOOK USAGE DURING SCHOOL
Cell Phones:
Though students are permitted to bring cell phones and other electronic equipment to school, their use during school hours is prohibited. All electronics, with the exception of school-issued Chromebooks, must be away and/or in student lockers and turned off during school hours. A student in possession of a cellular phone or other electronic devices will be disciplined. Such equipment may be confiscated from a student. In emergency situations, students may use the main office phones to contact parents or guardians. This rule may be revised with prior classroom teacher’s approval.
Chromebooks:
Students should keep in mind that Chromebooks are provided by the school and loaned to him/her for the length of time that he/she attends West Deptford Middle School. While an insurance fee may cover the cost of a lost or stolen Chromebook, gross negligence and/or multiple damages incurred will result in a fine commensurate to the replacement item (examples: cracked screen/charger). Students are required to use their school-issued Chromebook case, be mindful of their Chromebook in their book bags and come to school each day with the device fully charged. More information can be found in our 1:1 Chromebook Guidelines found HERE
Item Drop Off for Students
Please understand that the WDMS Main Office is a busy location as it is the hub of our school. In the event your child left an item at home and a parent brings it to school, you will be asked to sign the item in on the drop-off log and leave the item on the cart located in the front of the building. One of our staff will bring the items into the building. We will do our best to notify your student that the item has been dropped off.
West Deptford Middle School
