March 6, 2020
Looking Ahead
Parents this is a reminder that Registration Letters are due on Monday March, 9th
ELO
PTSA Meeting Media Center
3-4:30pm
6:30pm
Announcements:
ATTENTION: Walkersville Middle School Families
Walkersville Middle School is participating in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Radiothon. Donations of any kind (Cash, Check, Coins) will be collected in Coin Containers and Purple Buckets beginning Thursday, March 5th through Wednesday, March 18th .
Students can also participate by…
The grade level with the most donated money will receive extra recess.
All participating FCPS schools are competing for a DJ to come out to our school during lunch.
The winning school will be announced on Key 103 sometime in March.
Thank you for helping us to Finish the Fight against cancer.
**Checks made payable to American Cancer Society**
Concussion Awareness Grades 6-12
Monday, March 9, 6:30pm @ the Walkersville Public Library
For more information please see attached flyer: Concussion Awareness
WMS Book Club Information:
Walkersville Middle School is interested in forming a Parent - Child book club! Our first book will be, “Discovering Wes Moore” who is an author who is coming to a free event at the Weinberg on Monday, April 20. If you are interested in participating with your child, please come to our first meeting on Monday, March 16 at Walkersville Middle School at 6:00 p.m.
Please R.S.V.P. to ann.duncan@fcps.org or Christina.Widener@fcps.org to reserve your spot.
Heart & Sole is Girls on the Run’s middle school program that meets the unique needs of girls in 6th-8th grade. The program considers the whole girl - body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection – in a positive, structured space where girls can learn about themselves, explore new ideas, cultivate empathy and strengthen connections. Running is incorporated into each lesson to encourage physical wellness and teach life skills such as team building, creating a support system, standing up for themselves and others and decision making. The girls prepare for a celebratory Girls on the Run 5K event at the end of the program. This non-competitive event fosters goal setting and a sense of confidence through accomplishment to last a lifetime. Visit www.gotrmidmd.org for more information or to register!!
Season Details:
The FCPS Academy for the Fine Arts (AFA) hosts Middle School Shadow Day Wednesday April 15 8-10 AM Gov. Thomas Johnson High School Students in grades 7 and 8 are invited to: *Visit the AFA *Take a tour *Learn about the 4 focus areas music, dance, visual art, and theatre Students will: Participate in hands-on activities Learn what the AFA is and Learn how the AFA can fit into a 4-year plan for high school
Transportation to and from this event is NOT provided.
To register, please visit: https://www.fcpsartsacademy.org/visit-the-afa.html
Media Center
As part of our FCPS and Frederick County Public Library (FCPL) partnership, students can now access a variety of resources offered through our public library. FCPS students can use their student ID along with the FCPL prefix (119829) to gain access to 3 print items, eBooks and databases. See more about this exciting venture below at: https://www.fcpl.org/StudentSuccess
Media Specialist: Ann.Duncan@fcps.org
Visit Our Online Resources
Health Room News
Health Room Technician: Stephanie Tillman, STillman@FrederickCountyMD.gov
PTSA Officers 2019-2020
President: Jenni Gilroy Vice President: Stephanie Tekin Treasurer: Meghan Quinn Secretary: Karen Sass
Join us for our PTSA Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2020, 6:30pm in the Media Center, as we kick off Spring at WMS!!
Help Support WMS by participating in the fundraisers below, or with a direct financial donation at http://walkersvillems.my-ptsa.org .
CHARLESTON WRAP
Check out all the new Spring items being offered. Order by March 12th for Easter delivery. Go to http://www.charlestonwrapstore.com/schoolcodeinput.php and enter our Organization ID: 15775 in the “Shopping to support an Organization only” box. Then you can start shopping on the Charleston Wrap store to help support our organization. Each order supports WMS PTSA programs that support the students!
DUTCH MILL BULBS
New Spring Fundraiser!! All items are guaranteed to grow and bloom, and our group earns 50% profit on every sale. Dutch Mill Bulbs ships straight to you! Bulbs will begin to ship on March 15, 2020. Get your orders in and support WMS PTSA!
https://groups.dutchmillbulbs.com/shop/?affiliates=wmsptsa
HERSHEYPARK TICKETS
We are very excited to be able to offer discount tickets to HERSHEYPARK again this year. Tickets are only $40.00 (regular price is $74.80 for 2020). All completed Ticket Order Forms and payments are due back to WMS by March 23, 2020, ATTN: Jenni Gilroy. Please do NOT send in cash, pay by check or money order only, OR we now have ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE FOR 2020: Go to our website (http://walkersvillems.my-ptsa.org , click on the Hersheypark tab) for more information and to purchase tickets online this year. Convenience Fees will apply to any online purchase. Tickets will be distributed approximately by April 15, 2020.
Save the Dates:
Dine Out Day at the Village Tavern is Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 11:30-9pm
WMS PTSA Website
Counselor Update:
6th Grade and Guidance Department Chair: Suzanne Twilley 7th Grade: Caitlin Schultheis 8th Grade: Alli Rohrer Learn More
PRINCIPAL Frank Vetter 55 W. FrederickStreet Walkersville, MD 21793
240-236-4400 Phone 240-236-4401 Fax
WMS Website
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS David Early Jessica Sowerbrower School Cash Online Menus & Meals
www.fcps.org