Happy Friday Tigersharks!
This Wednesday was the Grand Opening of the School Store. Students used their Shark bites to “purchase” school supplies, personal care items, fidget spinners, squishy toys, and more. Thank you to the volunteers who helped open the school store. We could not do this without you. Consider
signing up to help out on a Wednesday this school year. We are also looking for
donations to stock the school store. The 6th graders were very excited to use their Shark Bites for the first time!
Next Tuesday, September 17th is our Fall Student Picture Day. Pre-orders can be placed
online with Pre-Order Code: WLMSF24
Picture envelopes went home today with your child. Below is an electronic copy of the flier. Package selections and background information are linked below.
Fall Picture Day September 17th
Family File: Be sure to update your student/s
family file (emergency card) . Your student will not be able to attend field trips without this form completed. We need to be able to reach our families especially in emergency situations. We still have 215 students without updated emergency contact information! Having issues logging in to HCPSS Connect?
Connect Issues Family File Instructions September 27th is the last day to enroll in the CA Points Program!
Free and Reduced Meals:
The 30 Grace period is almost up. Be sure to apply today, if you wish to continue receiving free and reduced-priced meals.
During the first 30 school days, students with free and reduced-price meal eligibility from the prior school year will be carried over. Any student who has not filled out an application up to the 30th school day will have their prior year status changed to full pay status until a new application is received. Parents / guardians are highly encouraged to fill out the applications as soon as possible. Also, it is very important that applications are filled out correctly.
Upcoming dates:
September 17th- Fall School Pictures for students Pre-order at
www.schoolpix.com Code: WLMSF24
September 17th- Vision and Hearing Rescreen and for absent students
September 18th- 3-Hour Early Dismissal
September 19th- PTSA Meeting 7pm Room B29
September 25th- 6th Grade Parent Meeting: Navigating Middle School more details to come
October 2nd- 6th Grade Mash up-More details to follow
October 16th- Flu Clinic: Sign up
hereSchool Hours: Doors open at 8:15 am for students. Grab and Go breakfast is provided for all students. Classes begin at 8:30am. Any student arriving after 8:30 am, will need to stop by the front office to check in and receive a late pass. Dismissal is at 3:15pm.
School Store Volunteers needed! The School Store is open for business, weekly on Wednesdays. During the school day, students earn "Shark Bites" for the following Cooperation, Accepting, Learning, and Mindset. Students will then be able to use those tickets to "purchase" school supplies, fidgets, etc. from our school store. We need 2 adult volunteers per lunch shift. Please review the available
slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Message from the Health Suite:
Dear Wilde Lake Middle School Community:
Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest COVID-19 vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at Wilde Lake Middle School will be held on October 16th, during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or COVID at this clinic, please register at this link:
https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1760122952 You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information. If you have any questions and/or concerns about the new COVID-19 vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration one week before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consent and make sure enough vaccines are ordered. If you wish to cancel your child’s appointment after then, please call the nurse at your child’s school. If you have any questions, please call your school’s health room @ 410-313-8940.
Registration for BSAP Saturday Math Academy
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is approaching!
Join The Club at Howard Community College!
We are opening a Club for middle and high school members after school at Howard Community College. Starting August 26, we will be open after school until 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We will have programs from STEM, sports, workforce development, cooking, arts, and more! Enroll for free today, and please reach out to
JLawrence@bgcmetrobaltimore.org if you have specific transportation barriers.
You will be prompted to make an account and can select "Howard Community College School Year Membership" from the membership options.
Location 6040 Scholarship Drive Columbia, MD 21044 United States
The WLMS Boosters: One of the things that makes WLMS such a great place for our kids is the amazing performing arts program. Whether your kiddo is enrolled in Band, Orchestra, Theatre, Chorus or Dance, the Boosters make sure they have what they need and get those extra resources that make the programs thrive. The Boosters help arrange and pay for everything from the WLMS afterschool theatre program, to purchasing dance shoes, costumes, and instruments, to bringing in actors and musicians to work with the students. But to do this, we need your support!
Mark your calendars! In addition to membership, we have three exciting Restaurant Nights coming up, where a portion of the proceeds will go directly to supporting our performing arts programs. These events are a fantastic way to enjoy a meal with family and friends while helping us raise much-needed funds.
Here are the details:
Chipotle Date: September 23rd Time: 5-9pm
Location: 9851 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21046
Details: Enter code 49MMGHX if ordering online or present our flyer (attached) to ensure our programs benefit from your purchase.
Taharka Brothers Ice Cream
Date: Order by October 7th and they will deliver on October 10th to your house!
Mod Pizza: @ Columbia Mall Date: November 19th all day.
Location: 10000 Town Center Ave C, Columbia, MD 21044
Details: Mention Wilde Lake Middle School Boosters when you check out so that we receive a portion of the proceeds.
WLMS PTSA:
The next scheduled PTSA meeting is on September 19th 7:00 PM Room B29