Newsletter 9/27
Upcoming dates: HCPSS Calendar WLMS Calendar September 30- October 1st- MAP ELA October 2nd- 6th Grade Mash up-More details to follow October 7th-10th-Performing Arts Boosters Fundraiser https://deliver.taharkabrothers.com/ Use code WLMSBOOSTERS October 16th- Flu Clinic: Sign up here October 17th- Picture Retake Day October 17th- 6th and 7th Grade Socials Permission slips will be coming home soon October 24th- PTSA Meeting B29 7pm Thank you for your generosity. We have received several items from our School Store Wishlist. We greatly appreciate your kindness. We are gearing up for our next School Store on Wednesday, October 9th. Interested in volunteering for the School Store? Interested in volunteering or chaperoning on a field trip? Please complete the Volunteer training and send a copy either via email to Heather_Godwin@hcpss.org or send in hard copy with your students. This is just a reminder that September 30th is the last day to withdraw from a Full Year high school credited course without penalty. TODAY-September 27th is the last day to enroll in the CA Points Program! CA POINTS PROGRAM- Must apply every year if you wish to participate in CA program. The CA (Columbia Association) Points Program is offered to students in grades 3-12 enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) program at participating schools. Students can earn a free CA membership for themselves and their immediate family through their grades and attendance. To enroll your student, please complete the CA Points Enrollment Form. Online enrollment will close on Friday, September 27, 2024. For more information, visit CA Points Program or email CAPoints@ColumbiaAssociation.org. 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 192 students without updated emergency contact information! Having issues logging in to HCPSS Connect? Connect Issues Family File Instructions 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. FARMS Application: Families must submit a new application every school year 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. School Improvement Plan The attached SIP Snapshot is a summary of this year's WLMS School Improvement Plan 24/25 WLMS SIP AT A GLANCE Student Services and Administration: Our Counselors and Administration are actively involved in classroom lessons and taking care of the needs of our students and staff during the school day. Should a need arise and you need to speak with your student's counselor, please contact Nakia_Hill@hcpss.org (Student Services Secretary) or call 410-313-6960 to make an appointment. Student services staff and administration may not be available for pop up visits. Please keep this in mind when visiting the school. To schedule an appointment with Administration, please contact Heather_Godwin@hcpss.org. Message from the Health Suite: The Flu/COVID Vaccine 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. Dear WILDE LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Parents, On October 1st we are kicking off our largest annual fundraiser and we are counting on your support! This is our first time running this program 100% online and need your help to make it a huge success! WHY: To help fund our programs and school functions. GOAL: For our students to participate and sell 10 items. Helping us reach our goal is Fun and EASY. We have partnered with Gifts 'N Things to make it happen! With over 100's of gift ideas, including gift wrap, gourmet kitchen essentials, tasty food items & more. Shop Online and Share with Family and Friends: Email, Text & Post to Social Media! TO REGISTER: Visit: SupportMySchool.org or Text: ‘Register’ to 636-202-1400 School ID: 136958 Student ID: Enter the last 7 digits of your phone number. (If you are registering more than one student, just change the last number of your phone number to create a second Student ID) The more email invites you send, the more supporters we will get! So, break out your email contact list, share on social media, and help spread the word! Share with Family, Friends & Co-Workers Thank you so much for your support! WILDE LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Questions about registration? Call Gifts 'N Things at 800-468-7511 Registration for BSAP Saturday Math Academy The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is approaching! The BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website on the registration date. For more information, please visit: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2021/09/bsap-saturday-math-academy-virtual-fall-2021-program/ 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. To apply: Visit https://mchmetrobaltimore.my.site.com/portal/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fportal%2Fs%2F and select "Need a login?" 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 WLMS PTSA: Next scheduled PTSA meeting is October 24th at 7:00PM. 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! Please become a member of the Boosters today! Just go to our sign up page at this link (https://form.jotform.com/242294952012150). We welcome all parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends to join us in supporting our performing artists! 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: Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Date: Order by October 7th and they will deliver on October 10th to your house! Details: Order at https://deliver.taharkabrothers.com/ Use code WLMSBOOSTERS when you order so that we receive a portion of the proceeds. 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. Interested in learning more or volunteering? Email us at wlmsartsboosters@gmail.com