To translate, open the newsletter by clicking the link. Then, look at the top right side of the newsletter at the Accessibility Bar and click on the "Translate Newsletter" option. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Para traducirlo, primero abra el boletín haciendo clic en el enlace. Luego, mire la parte superior derecha del boletín en la barra de accesibilidad y haga clic en la opción "Translate Newsletter." Como siempre, no dude en contactarnos si tiene alguna pregunta.

需要翻译内容，请单击链接打开《新闻通讯》。然后查看页面右上角的辅助栏，单击“Translate Newsletter翻译新闻通讯”选项。一如既往，如果您有任何疑问，请随时与我们联系。

We were so happy to welcome our Wolves back after a restful week off! They did a fantastic job jumping into their final week of iReady, and we are just two weeks away from CAASPP testing. Please note, May 12 is the week of CAASPP testing. Students are released at 12:30 every day that week.

Students should have come home today with a flyer about Summer Enrichment through the District. Please see below for more information about this opportunity as well as one for Career Technical Education from ROP for our current 7th graders.

Next week are excited to welcome all of our Wolfpack families to Open House on Thursday, May 1 from 5-7 pm. Our teachers will be gathered throughout campus to show off student work, play games, and share their content knowledge with you. PTSA is hosting multiple fundraisers, selling Porky's Pizza and other snacks as well as a silent auction. If you know any families who will be attending our school next year, please share this news with them - we'd love to meet them! Please note, that school will release at 12:30 on Friday, May 2.

For our 8th grade families, there are two events just for you next week! Freshman Welcome Days are happening for AHS and EBA (see flyers below). SLz families, your night will be May 22. Also, we are carrying on our tradition of the 8th grade panoramic on May 2nd during 6th period. Please check your email for more information.

Finally, we cannot let this week's message close without a hearty thank you to our PTSA who absolutely spoiled Ms. Nikita, Ms. Kelly, and Ms. Karen on Wednesday, bringing lunch and goodies for Administrative Professionals Day. We really do have some of the best here at Washington Manor. - they are the engine of the school and work magic in the front offices!

Have a great weekend, Wolves!

As your child prepares to enter 7th grade, we want to remind you of an important requirement for school attendance. In accordance with California state law, all students entering 7th grade must provide proof of receiving the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) immunization before the start of school.

Please submit proof of your child's Tdap vaccination to the school as soon as possible. Without this documentation, your child will not be able to begin 7th grade on the first day of school.

For information on uploading documents to Aeries, please click here for English Instructions. If you cannot upload your documents, you may send in a hard copy with your student, or email a copy to Ms. Fogle in the AP Office. Similarly, if you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Ms. Fogle (kfogle@slzusd.org | (510) 317-5512).

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community healthy and safe.

The California Department of Education (CDE) is asking for your feedback to help improve special education services across the state. As part of this effort, families of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) are invited to complete the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey.

This survey is designed to gather valuable input from parents and guardians about their experiences with the special education process. Your voice matters, and your feedback will help guide our ongoing work to strengthen programs and supports for students with disabilities.

We kindly ask all parents of students with IEPs to complete this survey as soon as possible. The more responses we receive, the better we can understand how to improve services and support for students and families in our district.

The survey can be completed online or by using a printed copy, which can be filled out and mailed. Additionally, we encourage staff to share this survey with families during IEP meetings or whenever Procedural Safeguards are provided.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can ensure every student has access to high-quality services that meet their individual needs.

Below you will find the link to the online survey, as well as printable versions if needed:

Online Option:

https://www.seedsofpartnership.org/monitoringsurvey/

Printed Version:

Parent Survey English

Parent Survey Spanish

Parent Survey Chinese

The survey can be returned by U.S. Mail:

Attention Special Services

15510 Usher Street

San Lorenzo, CA 94580

Monday 4/28

• Chess Club | Library | Lunch

Tuesday 4/29

• Latino/a/x Club | Room 402 | At Lunch
• Star Wars & Avengers Lego Club | Library | Lunch

Wednesday 4/30 (12:30 Release)

• Garden Club | Library | After School
• 💓🖤 AHS Freshman Welcome Day | AHS Gym | 6:00-7:30 pm
• 💜💗 EBA Freshman Welcome Day | Theatre at EBA/SLzHS | 7:00 pm

Thursday 5/1

• Ddajki Club | Room 603 | Lunch
• Leadership Club | Room 201 | Lunch
• Academic Avengers | Room 202 | After School
• Creative Writing Club | Library | After School
• 🏫 OPEN HOUSE 🏫 | WMMS | 5-7pm

Friday 5/2 (12:30 Release)

• 🌞 Summer School Applications Due 🌞
• (ROP registration is Due Wed May 7)
• 📷 8th Grade Panoramic 📷 | 6th Period
• Visit mydorian.com to order your 10”x 24” pano picture today. Search for your school’s name, click the green Order button next to the Pano Picture Day event, and place your order before picture day for the lowest prices. You can order online now and for up to four (4) days after picture day.

The SLZUSD invites 5th– to 8th-graders to participate in our free
Middle School Summer School Academy!

This program is voluntary and will be limited to 200 students (50 per grade).

Activities will include ThinkLaw, yoga, science field trip, introduction to Career Technical Education, math enrichment, world languages, and much more!

Breakfast and lunch will be available at no cost.

Attendance is mandatory for all 20 days, and after-school care will be available through district-approved programs.

We expect this to be a popular program, so please hurry and sign your middle school student up soon!

Applications are due to the front office by Friday, May 2nd!

ROP is once again hosting a summer program for current 7th graders (rising 8th). It will be June 9-18 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. SLZUSD will provide bus transport to and from Washington Manor, and a middle school counselor will accompany the students and ROP will staff the program.

Please note that this will conflict with the district summer school enrichment program, and so students will not be able to participate in both opportunities.

Registration forms due to counselor (Front Office) by Wednesday, May 7th.

Visit the Washington Manor Middle School Treering webpage (passcode: 1015658296381759) to purchase this year's yearbook. Each yearbook purchase gets two free custom pages!

• Hardcover: $32.87 + tax
• Softcover: $26.63 + tax

Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 9am to 3pm (Set up starts at 7:30am) for an unforgettable day of amazing cars and bikes, hosted by Arroyo Athletic Boosters and WMMS PTSA!

REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE:

• Pre-Registration: $25 Cars; $15 Bikes
• Day of Show: $30 Cars; $20 Bikes

🔗 https://ahs-car-show-2025.cheddarup.com

All profits support Arroyo High School Athletics and Washington Manor Middle School PTSA.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Whether you're showcasing your ride or just enjoying the show, it's going to be a fantastic day. See you there!

For questions, email us at Arroyo.Athletic.Boosters@gmail.com

#CarShow #VehicleRegistration #SupportLocalSchools #ArroyoAthletics #WMMSPTSA #CarLovers #CommunityEvent

We know the end of the year gets busy! Here are confirmed dates for important end of year events. We will add to this list as more events are approved.

MAY

• 5/1/25 - Open House, 5-7pm
• 5/2/25 Early Release 12:30pm
• 8th Grade Panoramic - 6th Period
• Week of 5/12 - STATE TESTING - 12:30 Early Release All Week
• 5/16/25 - PTSA Fundraiser - Color Run
• 5/23/25 - "Environmental Hazard Day" - No School
• 5/26/25 - Memorial Day - No School
• 5/27/25 - Field Trip - Exploratorium (7th Grade)
• 5/28/25 - End of Year Events (ie: 8th Grade Picnic)
• 5/30/25 - 8th Grade Dance

JUNE

• 6/2/25 - 12:30 Release
• 6/3/25 - 12:30 Release
• 8th Grade Promotion 2 pm
• 6/4/25 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 12:30 Release

Are you a parent or provider of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer youth, and want to learn more about how you can best support LGBTQ+ you? Please see the workshops below, offered by Side by Side's Our Space Program and Alameda County Behavioral Health.

Link to registration

If you or your student are in need of materials or resources, please reach out to Ms. Celeste at cejohnson@slzusd.org or (510) 935-6292.

The Library is open M, Tu, Th, F – 7:45 am to 3:30 pm, W – 7:45 am to 1:45 pm.

You can keep up-to-date on WMMS Library happenings, by following their instagram page: WMMS.library.

In the San Lorenzo Unified School District, we seek to ensure that every family feels safe, supported, and valued. We recognize that some families may have concerns about immigration-related issues, including potential deportation. Please see the District webpage (SLzUSD Immigration Resources and Support) provide information, resources, and practical tips to help protect your family and stay informed.

Immediate action for our all of our families regardless of status:

Please Update Emergency Contact Information at Schools

It’s important to include a variety of trusted adults who are authorized to pick up your child in case you are unable to. These individuals should:

• Be readily available in case of emergencies.
• Have reliable transportation to and from school.
• Be someone your child knows and with whom they are comfortable.

• At Washington Manor, we are committed to promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity for our young wolves. Recently, we have noticed students selling snacks and candies on campus. We would like to remind everyone that selling food items on school grounds is not allowed. Parents and guardians, please take a moment to encourage your child to make healthier snack choices and to remind them that selling food at school is prohibited.
  

• Please remember that Washington Manor hosts cell phone free classes. During class times we ask that students turn off their cell phones, so that they can focus on learning. Please call our main office at 510-317-5501 to get a message to your student.

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.
  
  

  Click here to Register -- BGCSL Parent Portal

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

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.

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.

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.

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:

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: Andrew Waranoff | awaranoff@slzusd.org

Counselor (Last Names A-L): Diane Erwin | derwin@slzusd.org

Counselor (Last Names M-Z): Maurice Johnson | mbjohnson@slzusd.org