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Powerful student and family engagement

Collaborative leadership and shared power and voice

Expanded and enriched learning opportunities

Rigorous, community-connected classroom instruction

Culture of belonging, safety, and care Integrated systems of support

Our portable will be transforming into a shared community learning space for the upcoming school year. We will have a resource pantry on site to support our WES students and families. The portable will also be used to host different learning opportunities for our Williamsport High School feeder families. This is an exciting addition to our Community School!

We will actively be working to transform this space over the summer and could use help from parent and high school volunteers. SSL hours will be available for high school students.

Please complete the following interest form if you may be available to help. We will have many opportunities for volunteers next school year!

Items we NEED

• Ear buds (wired) - grades 3 - 5 use the in-ear buds for testing through the year. THEY BREAK!

• Headphones (wired) - grades K - 2 use the over ear headphones on their Chromebooks. THEY BREAK!

• Sticky notes - all sizes appreciated.
• Plastic bags (Ziploc style) - all sizes appreciated.
• Dry erase markers - both the thin style and the thick chisel tip. Black is preferred.
• Pencil cases - the hard plastic pencil boxes are used for the majority of our students.
• Pencil bags - soft sided bags are also used.
• Cap Erasers
• Sharpened pencils
• Composition Books
• Primary Composition Books - there’s a space for pictures at the top of the lined paper!
• 3 subject wide ruled notebooks
• Crayola Crayons
• Child scissors
• Plastic 3 prong pocket folders

These items are suggestions and other thoughtful donations are appreciated!

We will gladly accept donations to our resource pantry at any time. Gift cards to Wal-Mart, local grocery stores and Target are also much appreciated.

Needed Supplies for Resource Pantry

These items are suggestions and other thoughtful donations are appreciated!

Items in Bold are the most requested

Cleaning Supplies

• Dish Soap

• Laundry Detergent

• Paper Towels

• Toilet Paper

• Spray disinfectant

• Sanitizing Wipes

• All purpose cleaner

• Sponges

• Trash Bags

Hygiene Supplies

• Hand soap

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Head Lice Kits

• Body Wash/Bar Soap

• Washcloths

• Deodorant

• Toothbrushes/Toothpaste

• Combs/Brushes

Sick Care Kits - These are provided to families after a student has been absent for 3 days due to illness

• Canned soup

• Sleeves of crackers

• Applesauce

• Shelf stable, liquid freeze pops

• Tissues

Paper or reusable shopping bags to transport items

Drawstring bags to transport items

Heath Office Requests

View and find local businesses and services in Washington County. Services range from laundry and grocery stores to healthcare and family fun. Don't see something listed? Please message our Community School Manager (301-766-2818 text) to make sure it is added.

Connect with Hospice of Washington County for grief resources

Before and after-care is available at Williamsport Elementary School. You may register through the YMCA at their main location. Childcare vouchers may be used.

The YMCA offers a variety of programs through the year including sports programming and summer camp. Scholarships may be available.

Childcare can be difficult to find in this area. Some providers that are listed as available, may be out of district for the school or do not accept childcare vouchers. Please reach out to the Community School Manager if you may need help with childcare.

Lindsey Marin Meekins

301-766-2818 (Call/Text)

marinlin@wcps.k12.md.us

Washington County Parks and Recreation offers programming for families year round. Summer camps, sports and other activities are available. The guide is published during each season of the year.

Hagerstown Community College offers a variety of services including post-secondary education, workforce development and training, summer camps and non-credit courses. Click the link to learn more!

First Tuesday of the Month Parkview Knoll Community Center 10am-11am

Otho Holland Drive

Williamsport MD

WCPS offers free access to Care Solace, a confidential care coordination service that connects students and their families to mental health providers and substance use treatment matched to their needs-regardless of insurance.

FREE Healthcare is available to uninsured adults in Washington County. Click below for more information.

Learn More About Community Schools:

Community Schools – Blueprint (marylandpublicschools.org)

Office of Community Schools and Expanded Learning Time (marylandpublicschools.org)

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