Mrs. Lara Fisher, Registrar/Attendance Secretary

Lara_I_Fisher@mcpsmd.org

Mrs. M. Deneise Hammond, Principal

MDeneise_Hammond@mcpsmd.org

Ms. Sheia Jennings, Registrar/Attendance Secretary

Sheia_M_Jennings@mcpsmd.org

Mr. David Kim, Assistant School Administrator

David_K_Kim@mcpsmd.org

Mrs. L. Orinda Nelson, Assistant Principal

L.Orinda_Nelson@mcpsmd.org,

Mrs. Padma Radhakrishnan, Administrative Secretary

Padma_Radhakrishnan@mcpsmd.org

Good evening, Waters Landing family,

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Please find links above to a video about Hispanic Heritage month, the National Museum of the American Latino's virtual exhibits, a read aloud about the Latina artist Frida Kahlo and a link to a video where Disney channel actors share about their Latino heritage.

Thank you to the PTA Book Fair committee and all of the families who volunteered to keep our Book Fair open for students last week. We appreciate you. Thank you to the community for supporting this PTA fundraiser.

October is National Bully Prevention Month. Please talk to your student(s) about the importance of letting an adult know if they experience or see another student being bullied. There are two videos linked above to help with that message. It is our goal that all students are respectful, responsible and safe at WLES.

We will engage in a Drop, Cover and Hold On drill on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Here is the video students have watched about Drop, Cover and Hold. This video also includes information on evacuation and shelter. If you have any questions about emergency drills, please let us know. Tuesday is also individual Picture Day. Flyers went home with students last week.

There has been a change to arrival for our 5th Grade students. They will line up on the sidewalk, outside of the door where car riders exit at dismissal. This is the door at the end of the building by the fields. There is an adult by this door starting at 9:05a.m. When the bell rings at 9:10a.m., 5th Grade students will enter this door and go up the staircase or down the hallway to their classrooms. This change was made due to the large number of students lining up at the middle door playing around instead of waiting in line to enter the building.

We are starting an After School STEM Club through Whiz Kid Academy for students at every grade level. There has been a date change. The first class will meet on 10/16/23. Please click on the flyers below to register.

Have a marvelous week!

With Dolphin pride,

Mrs. Hammond, Principal

Mrs. Nelson, Assistant Principal

Mr. Kim, Assistant School Administrator

October

9 Professional Day - No School for Students

9 Food Pantry

10 Individual Picture Day

10 Drop, Cover and Hold Drill

13 Latino Parents United Meeting

16 Bus Safety Week Kick-off

16-20 Anti-Bullying Poster Contest (date change)

16 SGA Public Relations Coordinator Speech Zoom and Election

17 SGA Secretary Speech Zoom and Election

18 Unity Day

18 Treasurer Speech Zoom and Election

19 SGA Vice President Speech Zoom and Election

20 Father Figure Friday

20 SGA President Speech Zoom and Election

23 Mother Figure Monday

23-26 Anti-Bullying Spirit Week

-Monday “Take a step in the right direction and say NO to bullying” CRAZY Socks:

-Tuesday “Put name calling to BED” pajamas

-Wednesday ‘The future is brighter without bullying” Each grade level wears a different bright color.

-Thursday “Everyone Counts” jersey or a shirt with a number

-Friday Fall away from bullying - Fall colors

27 Fall Festival Parties

27 Trunk or Treat, 7:00-8:00pm

November

7 PTA Meeting

13 Mother Figure Monday

14 Staff PLC, 8:15am

17 Father Figure Friday

20 Early Release Day - Conferences

21 Early Release Day - Conferences

22-24 School Closed -Thanksgiving Break

28 Boosterthon Fundraiser Dance-Fit Kick-off assemblies

Bus Information

Car Rider Student Numbers

Free and Reduced Meals Form for 2023-2024

Principal's Talking Points joining information\

Sign up to volunteer for lunch or recess here

Weekly Message for Students Group joining link 10/8/23 Weekly Message for Students