Important News

Important Update: Block Party Postponed and Student Schedules

WLMS Block Party Postponed & Student Schedules-8/23/23 Good morning WLMS community. I am reaching out to update you on two very important items as we get closer to welcoming our new and returning Tigersharks this upcoming Monday. Our WLMS BLOCK PARTY IS POSTPONED but do you still need school supplies?? Due to the pending forecast for tomorrow afternoon and evening we have decided to postpone our annual WLMS Block Party. A new date will be chosen for later this Fall and sent out to the community in the near future. One of the key purposes of our Block Party besides connecting with our community is ensuring that all students have what they need to begin the school year. With that in mind we will be holding an open house tomorrow evening for anyone in the community who is in need of a backpack or school supplies to start the school year. Plus, we have some free books from our Media Center! We are very grateful to our community partners who donated items to support our students. Additionally, there will be tables set up for Family File sign-up and to join the PTSA. If your student could use a new backpack and supplies to get started on Monday or if you need help with Family File please stop by WLMS tomorrow, Thursday August 24, between 4:30 pm and 6 pm. Student Schedules​​​​​​​ Please note that as we continue to enroll and withdrawal students, we continue to balance classes. This means your students' schedule is subject to change prior to Monday morning. ALL students will receive clean copies of their schedule during their Homeroom this coming Monday morning. Unless there is an obvious error in your student's schedule, please do not contact Student Services for course change requests at this time. Stay tuned for this Friday's newsletter that will have additional information you need to ensure your student gets off to a great start on Monday. In the meantime, rest up and enjoy the final days of summer break. Make it a great day. Mr. Rattay, Principal Family File update: We have 52% of our family files submitted. Please visit HCPSS.org/connect and update your childs emergency contact information. Students will not be able to participate in Field Trips without them.

6/9/23 Newsletter

Tiger Shark Bytes June 9, 2023 Newsletter Happy Friday, Tigershark Families, As we enter the final three days of the 2022-2023 school year, we want to ensure that you have access to the schedules for the last three half-days. Note the adjusted lunch times if you need to drop off your students' food. Additionally, thank you to those families who have notified us of early travel and completed the discretionary absence form. If you know now that your student will not be in attendance next please make sure you let us know, so we can ensure teachers are aware and can plan accordingly. We want to make sure all students have a strong academic finish. 8th grade Block Party Celebration will take place on Mon. June 12th from 6-8pm - Please review the invitation that went home with your 8th grader this week. Just as last year, this event is not a formal event. It will be similar to our beginning of year block party. Attention 6th and 7th grade parents/guardians: On Monday June 12th from 6-8 PM the WLMS Staff will be throwing a Block Party to celebrate our 8th Graders and wish them well as they begin their high school journey in the fall. It is a WLMS tradition that parents who do not currently have 8th Graders volunteer at the event to help set-up, serve food, and clean-up. This allows the families of the 8th Graders to relax and enjoy the celebration. Please consider coming out to help make the event a success for our 8th Graders and their families! Any help is appreciated, please see the Sign-up Genius link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0844ADA92CA2F49-6thand Quarter 4 report cards will be available in HCPSS Connect Synergy after 4 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Directions on how to access them can be found online. LOST AND FOUND ITEMS: Lost and found items are on display in the cafeteria. If your child is missing something, please remind them to check. All items will be donated on Friday, June 16, 2023. Important dates: June 12th- 3 Hour Early Dismissal June 12th- 8th Grade Family Block Party Celebration Just as last year, this event is not a formal event. It will be similar to our beginning of year block party. June 13th- 3 Hour Early Dismissal June 14th- Last Day of School 3 hour early dismissal As part of our school improvement process, we are asking families to provide input about their equity priorities at our school. Please use the link below to complete the HCPSS Indicators of Educational Equity Survey by June 2nd. We will use your input, along with other school data, to refine our school improvement plan for next year. This survey is anonymous and available in multiple languages. If you have children at more than one school, please complete one survey per school. English survey Spanish survey Chinese survey Chin survey Korean survey Message from Nurse: A reminder from the health room for Parent/Guardian to pick up medication before the end of the school year. The last day of school will be Wednesday June 14th and is a scheduled half day. Medication Pick-up Times Thursday, June 8th from 0800------12 Noon or call Friday, June 9th from 0800-------12 Noon or call Monday, June 12th from 0800----12 Noon Tuesday, June 13th from 0800-----12Noon Wednesday, 14th from 0800-------12Noon We are not permitted to send home medication with your child. Any medication not picked up on Wednesday, June 14th will be destroyed. You are welcome to pick up medication sooner. Please call the health room if you have any questions 410-313-8940. Wilde Lake Families with students entering into 7th grade school year 2023-2024 ** Please read the following information regarding immunizations required for the START of the school year** Immunization Requirements - Rising 7th Grade Students (en ingles y español) Effective the first day of school, 1 dose of Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) are required by the state of Maryland for all students entering Grade 7. Many students may have already received these immunizations, but the Health Room may not have the updated immunization record. Please contact your child’s doctor to schedule an appointment before the start of 2022-2023 school year to receive the mandatory vaccines and/or send in an updated copy of your child’s immunizations to the Health Room. The health room can be reached @ 410-313-8940. Immunizations records can be emailed to Joni_dorsey@hcpss.org, Cluster Nurse Wilde Lake Middle School. Call the Health Department at 410-313-7500 to schedule a vaccination appointment for your child. If we DO NOT receive proof of immunization, your child will be excluded from school. Any questions and/or concerns feel free to call the health room at 410-313-8940.. Free Sports Physicals The Howard Co. Health Department is sponsoring free sports physicals @ The School-Based Wellness Center at Wilde Lake High School this summer. July 25, 26 & 27 and August 1, 2 & 3 from 9:00am - 1:00pm. An appointment is required. See flyer here for more details and registration information. Summer Sports Camps The Wilde Lake Athletic Department and Boosters Club are proud to offer Summer Sports Camps each year! We encourage participation by anyone interested, regardless of skill level or experience. Camps are led by WLHS Coaches and associated with extensive youth coaching experience at all levels. This year's camps include Basketball, Football, Soccer, Boys' Lacrosse, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Softball, and Speed Training. You can visit the included link for more information and to register. We look forward to seeing you at The Lake this summer! Wilde Lake High School Boosters Club | Sports Camps