WMS Summer Newsletter

Dear WMS Families,

It’s been a great few weeks here at Walpole Middle School! After-school activities are up and running, field trips are happening, and there are amazing curriculum experiences taking place daily throughout our school. Stay tuned for more information next week about our arrival and dismissal procedures as we transition into our permanent conditions when the parking lot is complete starting on Monday, October 28

Have a wonderful weekend, and please be sure to read this entire newsletter for important updates!

Best,

Carrie Ruggiero

Principal

This is a reminder that after-school activities end at 3:45 PM, and the school closes at 4:00 PM. All students staying after school for activities must be picked up by 4:00 PM if they are not taking the late bus home, as there is no supervision available after that time.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students!

We are excited for families to have the opportunity not only to tour our new state-of-the-art facilities but also to meet our incredible staff and hear about all the amazing curriculum and exciting happenings at our school. We are especially eager to share how our new, cutting-edge environment is enhancing student learning and engagement every day. The 6th Grade Back-to-School Night will now take place on Monday, October 28, and we will hold a combined 7th and 8th Grade Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, October 29, both from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Please note that these events are for parents and guardians only. Please arrive early to allow time for parking and seating in the auditorium, as we begin promptly at 6:30. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

We are excited to announce that Walpole Middle School will be starting a Ski & Snowboard Club this winter! Beginning in January, the club will run for six weeks on Fridays and is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn or improve their skiing and snowboarding skills at Wachusett Mountain. Click here for more information and to sign up!

Please click here for the for the latest news from the classrooms!

On October 22nd, during extensions, Tri-County representatives are coming to WMS to present different career opportunities and to discuss the application process for Tri-County to interested 8th graders. If your child is interested, please have them sign up using the Google Form in the Grade 8 Google Classroom.

Costumes may include hats and wigs, but no masks will be allowed. Face paint and colored hair spray are acceptable, but must be applied at home.

In addition, the following costumes will not be permitted:

• Outfits that are bloody or gory

• Outfits that promote the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco

• Outfits that may be offensive to specific races, religions, or genders

• Outfits that are sexually suggestive

• Clown costumes

Lastly, possession of a real or fake weapon, or anything that could be construed as a weapon, is strictly prohibited. Possession of such an item in school may result in disciplinary action. Students who have questions about whether their costumes are appropriate should speak with Mr. Cashman or Mr. O'Leary.

*This day is entirely voluntary and not required.

The social gathering will take place in Boston at Chez Vous Skating Rink on Friday, November 15th, from 12:30 -2:30pm. Nov 15th is an early release day for students. Students are encouraged to sign up for the event. This event is free and food will be provided. Transportation will be provided from Walpole Middle and High School to Chez Vous, and return to Walpole High School around 3:30pm. There is space for fifty Walpole resident students to attend. Twenty-five from each school. Because this is an event for students only, parents are not required to join. Parents do have the option of meeting us there. Students in the METCO program must be picked up from Chez Vous Skating Rink by 2:30pm

Parents/students must sign up via the Google form:. Please fill out this Google Form

Permission Slips must be returned by Thursday, October 31, 2024

We have been enjoying welcoming your students to Walpole Middle School, meeting new students, and working to build a connected community! These Counselors' Corner Newsletters will be brought to you at the end of each month. They will include helpful articles, images, links to webinars, and a monthly social-emotional learning calendar.

Click here for the latest newsletter!

https://www.ixl.com/resources/IXL-parent-handout

We are excited to be using IXL at Walpole Middle School this year in ELA and Math! The data will be instrumental in providing students with support and enrichment on targeted skills to meet their individual needs. Students will be using this platform during ELA, Math, and X block. They will be expected to spend some time at home completing skill practice too. Students will access IXL through Clever on their school devices. If they plan to use another device, they should ask their ELA or Math teacher for their username and password. Please email Jill Masterson or Jodi O'Rourke with any questions.

This Math site for parents is designed specifically for parents and families. It offers a breakdown of the topics in each of the 8 units covered throughout the course of the year. Most of the topics have a video link built in that will offer support for students and/or parents/families when working on math at home. There is a section for each grade level course, as well as math connections. In addition, there is a section that breaks down the prerequisite skills that play the biggest role for each grade level. We hope this serves as a valuable resource for parents and families throughout the year.

This Humanities site for parents serves as an informational hub for curriculum topics in ELA, Social Studies and Reading. Other useful tabs include IXL, and CER writing with more to come.

Parents are asked to send a note to the office if their child is going to be dismissed during the school day for an appointment. If a student does not have a note to bring to school, parents should complete this Google Form in order to alert the office of their upcoming departure. In addition, we ask that you complete this form at least two hours prior to dismissal, so our staff can be prepared. If you are dismissing multiple students at the same time, please complete the form once for each student. Thank you for your help with this.

7th Grade parents and Guardians: Please submit a copy of your child's most recent physical exam to the Health Office.

Did you know that the Walpole Middle School has a new account on Instagram? You can find us at walpolemiddleschool. Be sure to follow our account to see announcements, information, and scenes from WMS.

October

23 - MLPAC Family Meet & Greet Dinner

28 - Back-to-School Night - 6th grade parents

29 - Back-to-School Night - 7th & 8th grade parents

30 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

31 - Costumes for a Cause

November

5 - Election Day - No School - Students

11 - Veteran's Day - No School

15 - Chez Vous Skating Party

Find the month's school menu here.

Please be sure to visit the Virtual Backpack for upcoming events such as:

Principal

Website: https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/wms
Location: 625 Washington Street, Walpole, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 660-7226