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Principal's Message
May 10, 2024
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๐บ Weekly Howl ๐บ
Teacher Appreciation Week is such a special time. In the midst of end of year planning and test prep, we take a brief moment to pause and share our gratitude for all the wonderful things our teachers are doing. Wonderful thanks to the PTSA for a beautiful luncheon - the staff gobbled up the delicious treats and spoke of your kindness all week long. The school board also hosted a special segment to honor all of our Teacher's of the Year and representing Washington Manor was Ms. Paredes. She shows up everyday with deep patience, strong advocacy, and a brilliant smile to brighten the day of her students and colleagues. We love you, Ms. Paredes!
Next week is a big week for our students to show off how much they learned this year! We will be doing our CAASPP testing all week next week. Monday our 8th graders will show off their science skills. Tuesday/Wednesday all three grade levels test in English, and Thursday/Friday students will test in Math. Please remember that EVERY day is an early release day next week, with a 12:30 dismissal. To celebrate the end of testing next week, the PTSA is hosting Colorgeddon - another fun run-type activity. See below for more information. (Click here to sign up to help!)
TODAY is the last day to buy your yearbook if you would like it delivered to campus in time for end of year celebrations. And we are still accepting 8th Grade Picnic Donations.
As we prepare for next year, we have been reflecting on our core values. This week staff and students provided input on this four question survey - we'd love to hear from you too! Click here to Be a part of our PACK!
Have a great weekend Wolves, and Happy Mother's Day to all who fill the role!
๐ CAASPP Testing Information: Get Test Day Ready ๐
Here are some tips to help your student at home with testing...
- Make sure students get to bed early, so they have enough quality sleep and energy for testing the next day.
- Students should eat breakfast or a small snack before 1st period.
- Remind your students to BE ON TIME for school and 1st period. Testing will begin promptly after attendance is taken at 8:15am.
- Remind students that they are not allowed to have any electronics on their person, including smart watches, cell phones, and any headphones/earbuds with a microphone. These items must be powered off and stowed in their backpacks, which will be placed along a wall in the classroom.
- Encourage students to bring a book to read for after they finish their test. This is the only option, other than taking a nap.
- LASTLY, remind your student how AWESOME and SMART they are. Remind them to try their best and persevere as they work through the tests!
๐ Buy a Yearbook ๐
โฐ Save the Date โฐ
Monday 5/13 (12:30 Release)
- 8th Grade Science Testing
- Arroyo High School SLC Welcome Nights:
Future (5:30 AHS Library)
Tech Links (5:30 pm AHS Gym)
Tuesday 5/14 (12:30 Release)
- ELA Performance Task Test
- Music Boosters Fundraiser: Papa Murphy's Pizza | Greenhouse
Wednesday 5/15 (12:30 Release)
- ELA Computer Adaptive Test
- Arroyo High School SLC Welcome Nights:
Health and Medicine (5:30 AHS Cafeteria)
Thursday 5/16 (12:30 Release)
- Math Performance Task Test
- Arroyo High School SLC Welcome Nights:
Trend (5:30 AHS Cafeteria) - PTSA | 5:30-6:30 pm | Library and Zoom
Friday 5/17 (12:30 Release)
- Math Computer Adaptive Test
- PTSA Sponsored Fun Day | 5th & 6th Periods
๐จ Colorgeddon: PTSA Fundraiser ๐จ
Hi Wolfpack Families,
PTSA is excited to collaborate with WMMS teachers and staff Friday May 17th during 5th and 6th period to celebrate an end of state testing. We invite you to join us in a fun filled Friday afternoon- Colorgeddon! There will be 10 stations around the back campus. At each station would like to have two teachers/staff to help facilitate the event. We need parent volunteers to assist at every station. Please fill out the google form to sign up. We need help from 11:00-12:30 We appreciate the support very much and hope you can help make this event successful. Any questions or concerns please email me at ptsawolfpack@gmail.com
๐ End of Year Dates ๐
- Week of May 13 - CAASPP Testing (All days this week will be 12:30 release)
- Monday, May 13 - Arroyo High School SLC Welcome Nights: Future (5:30 AHS Library) & Tech Links (5:30 pm AHS Gym)
- Wednesday, May 15 - Arroyo High School SLC Welcome Nights: Health and Medicine (5:30 AHS Cafeteria)
- Thursday, May 16 - Arroyo High School SLC Welcome Nights: Trend (5:30 AHS Cafeteria)
- Friday, May 24 - 7th Grade Field Trip
- Monday, May 27 - No School (Memorial Day)
- Wednesday, May 29 - 8th Grade Picnic ( 8th Grade Picnic Donations ) | 6th & 7th Grade Activities on campus
- Friday, May 31 | 6-8 - 8th Grade Dance
- Tuesday, June 4 | 2pm - Promotion
Boys & Girls Club NOW OPEN to All 6-8th
Boys & Girls Club NOW OPEN to 6th-8th Graders
Boys & Girls Club is a FREE after-school expanded learning program provided by the San Lorenzo Unified School District and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro.
Registration is open for ALL 6th-8th Grade students.
General Information
- Enrichment Clubs
- Academic Support
- Free Meals Provided
- Field Trips & Events
- Free Choice Fridays
- Intersession Camps available on non-school days (when applicable)
Program Details
- Program is offered every day that school is in session. Please refer to the school calendar.
- Program begins when students are released from school and closes at 6:00PM. However, children may arrive late and/or leave the program early under established conditions.
- To register for a Club membership, create an account in our BGCSL Parent Portal and select the Waitlist Membership for Washington Manor Middle School.
Please contact our Program Director if you have any questions:
Program Director
Name: Julian Amador
Location: Washington Manor Middle School
Email: julian@bgcsl.org
Cell: 510.909.6205
๐ Get Involved at Washington Manor ๐
Clubs at WMMS
WMMS prides itself on student-driven clubs.
Here is the list of clubs that students can participate in, when the clubs meet, and which staff member to ask for more information:
MONDAYS
- Chess Club | lunch with Ms. Hunter
- Gaming Club | lunch with Ms. Paredes
TUESDAYS
- BSU | Every other Tuesday at Lunch with Ms. Hunter
- Creative Writing Club | after school with Ms. Hunter
- Gaming Club | lunch with Ms. Paredes
- King's Club (African American Male Achievement) | after school with Mr. Davis & Mr. Johnson
WEDNESDAYS
- Gardening Club | after school with Mr. Dohrn and Mr. Griffith
Jr. Interact | Last Wednesday of the month at 3:30pm with Ms. Stein
- STEAM Club | after school with Mr. Johnson
THURSDAYS
- Gaming Club | lunch with Ms. Paredes
- King's Club (African American Male Achievement) | after school with Mr. Davis & Mr. Johnson
FRIDAYS
- Badminton Club | after school with Mr. Altamirano
- Gaming Club | lunch with Ms. Paredes
- Chess Club | lunch with Ms. Hunter
Attendance Protocols
REPORTING/VERIFYING ABSENCES
Caregivers may excuse absences by calling the Attendance Line: 510-317-5599. Families have 72 hours to clear absences. If an absence is not cleared within 72 hours, the absence will no longer be excused. Only parents/guardians can excuse absences.
ATTENDANCE LINE
When excusing an absence, families should call and leave a message on the Attendance Line: 510-317-5599. When leaving a message please state the student's name or ID #, the reason for the absence, and the name of the parent/guardian calling.
ABSENCE ERRORS
If you receive a call, email, or text about a student's absence that you believe to be in error, please have the student see Ms. Kelly in the Main Office within 72 hours of the recorded absence.
COVID Protocols (as of 1/29/24)
- Stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms until you have not had a fever for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication AND your other COVID-19 symptoms are mild and improving.โ
- โโโMask when you are around other people indoors for 10 days* after you become sick or test positive (if you have no symptoms). You may remove your mask sooner than 10 days if you have two negative tests at least one day apart.
- Avoid contact with people at higher risk for severe COVID-19 for 10 days*. Higher-risk individuals include the elderly and those who live in congregate care facilities.
- Seek treatmentโ. If you have symptoms, contact a healthcare provider as soon as you test positive, especially if you are at higher risk for severe COVID-19.
Important Learning to be done!
In our efforts to curb tardies, we continue to enforce the following rules in order to promote an effective learning environment:
- 10/10 Rule: Students will not be allowed out of class in the first and last ten minutes of class. This is to ensure that they are getting set up for success, have the opportunity to write in their planner, and complete warm up activities. The last ten minutes ensure they get the homework and any last minute announcements.
- Teacher Dismisses the Class, Not the Bell: Students are often anxious to get out to break and transition into their new classes. Students need to remain seated until their teacher dismisses them. This will have the added safety benefit of reducing the number of false fire alarms as students have less access to the pull stations.
- Hall Passes: When students leave the classroom, they are required to have a current hall pass that marks the time they left and the location to which they are going.
While these are all procedures WMMS staff are working together to implement, reviewing them with your student will be very helpful. We thank you for your support.
FREE Breakfast and Lunch available at WMMS
May Menu
ALL students in the SLzUSD are allowed two free meals each day: breakfast/brunch and lunch. Each lunch entree comes with salad bar, and choice of white or chocolate milk.
There are NO Door Dash or Lunch Drop offs at school.
Please click this link for menus in Spanish and Chinese.
Washington Manor Middle School Vision & Mission Statement
Vision: Students grow and learn as members of a nurturing, equitable community that provides them with support and opportunities as they themselves strengthen the community through their words and actions.
Mission: Whereas each student needs to see themselves as an empowered individual in a nurturing community, WMMS will:
foster educational opportunities that build on studentsโ strengths, identities, and experiences;
collaborate with families and the community;
commit to daily effort and resilience in the face of challenges;
promote equity by disrupting and dismantling historical barriers;
prioritize amplifying student voice;
and create opportunities for students to enact change on campus.
Contact Us
Website: https://wms.slzusd.org/
Location: 1170 Fargo Avenue, San Leandro, CA, USA
Phone: (510) 317-5501
Principal: Nicole Sandoval | nsandoval@slzusd.org
Assistant Principal: Vanessa Perry-Mar | vperrymar@slzusd.org
Counselor (Last Names A-L): Diane Erwin | derwin@slzusd.org
Counselor (Last Names M-Z): Maurice Johnson | mbjohnson@slzusd.org