
White Marsh Elementary School
2023 - 2024
Week of January 29 - February 2, 2024
A Week
Greetings, White Marsh Families!
Welcome to the Third Marking Period! It's hard to believe- we are halfway through the school year! February brings fun events to WMES, including the 100th day of school, the PTA Pencil Gram Sale, and Valentine's Day! Some classes may offer students an opportunity to participate in a Valentine's exchange. If your child chooses to participate and candy is included in the Valentine, please keep in mind that we have children and staff with food allergies and sensitivities including but not limited to peanuts, tree nuts and wheat. Please check the ingredient list prior to sending in food items with your student.
On Wednesday, our photographers will return for Group Picture Day. Individual photos will not be taken at this time. Also on Wednesday, the Robotics Club will meet in the Media Center from 3:45 - 4:30.
Friday is Spirit Day- The Bears are encouraged to wear blue or their White Marsh shirts!
Have a great week!
Tissues Needed!
It's that time of year again! Several of our classrooms are running low on boxes of tissues. We would very much appreciate donations! We have a box set up in the Main Foyer; feel free to drop them off during school hours or send in with your student. Thanks in advance!
Dress for the Weather!
It's cold outside! Please be sure that students are dressed appropriately for the weather. Our students have 30 minutes of recess every day, and we make every effort to get the outside, weather permitting! It is a good idea for students to dress in layers, and have a coat to wear outside.
Upcoming Events
Feb 5-9 PTA Pencil Gram Sale
Feb 5 WMES Site Based Volunteer Training, 9:30 am
Feb 5 100th Day of School!
Feb 5 Tentative: Joe Corbi's Pick-up
Feb 6 Report Cards Distributed
Feb 6 PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm
Feb 7 Robotics Club
Feb 8 Grade 3 to Elms
Feb 9 2 hr. Early Dismissal
Feb 14 Robotics Club
From the Music Room...
Band and Strings students are asked to bring their instruments to school every Wednesday! Sincerely, Mr. Guy
The following are general reminders:
SMCPS Evening Counseling
SMCPS Instructional Terms and Resources Definitions
Volunteer/Chaperones Reminder
1) register to be a SMCPS volunteer
2) attend a WMES Site Based Volunteer Training.
The SMCPS Volunteer information can be found on the WMES Family Links document, and the next WMES Site Based Volunteer Training can be found on the WMES website by accessing the calendar.
Have you Completed the Acceptable Use Agreement for your Student(s)?
Early Sign-outs and Late Arrivals
WMES Family Handbook
WMES Links for Families
Important Information: Electronic Devices
Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic Absenteeism: Students are chronically absent when absent 10% or more of the school days while enrolled at that school. For example, a student who is registered to attend a school for 30 days and who is absent 3 of those 30 days is considered chronically absent.
WMES will follow up with chronically absent students through the Pupil Services Team, Pupil Personnel Worker, and the Department of Student Services. In order to reduce the number of our students with Chronic Absenteeism, incentives to encourage good attendance include participation in the Bear Crawl, Running Club, and School Dance.
Text Alerts
SMCPS Text Alerts are a great way to get information quickly. They are not sent often, and usually only in the event of an unexpected school delay or closure. On occasion, WMES will send a text alert about a late bus, substitute bus, or school event. Click the link for information about registering for text alerts.
White Marsh Elementary School
Email: jwsteele@smcps.org
Website: wmes.smcps.org
Location: 29090 Thompson Corner Road, Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Phone: (301)472-4600
Twitter: @wmes_smpcs