Principal's Message

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。

This week we hosted our first series of tryouts for the first season of sports: basketball, softball, and cross-country. We are so proud of all the athletes who came out and we are excited to see you play! Season 1 Family Information Night is on Thursday, August 29th at 5 pm in the Gym. This is where you can get your schedules, meet your coaches, and learn more about the program!

Groups are starting to visit the library, which is open M, Tu, Th, F – 7:45 am to 3:30 pm, W – 7:45 am to 1:45 pm. Keep an eye on this weekly message for information on our Book Fair coming in December!

Admin was able to visit every social studies class to review information on campus expectations. We covered many topics ranging from attendance to cell phones to speaking up when you see or experience something that seems a little uncomfortable. I am impressed with how quickly our 6th graders are making the transition into middle school. This is a big change from elementary, where they move between 5 classes and have a larger campus to traverse. Sometimes friend groups shift as there are a lot of new folks to get to know. They have done a fantastic job asking for help and making connections, and I trust they will have a very successful year. Our 7th and 8th grade students have been incredible leaders, helping to set a positive and helpful tone for campus. They are coming in with high expectations for themselves this year, and I do believe they will deliver!

Next week we begin iReady testing, which will help provide teachers with some diagnostic information to help with planning and instruction. This is a new testing platform for San Lorenzo Unified School District, so we are excited to give it a go!

Give all of our successes this week, we definitely felt the Friday energy and I am sure they are ready for some rest this weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend, Wolves!

• iReady Testing - Week of 8/26
• Labor Day (No School) - Monday, September 2
• Back to School Night - Thursday, September 5th from 5:30-7:30

• Picture Day - Thursday, September 12th in PE Classes

The work of our PTSA and Music Boosters goes beyond their commitment to our school! Come visit them for a fun-filled day in the park, and see how our community shows up!

For more information on our our family organizations, visit the website (WMMS PTSA | WMMS Music Boosters). You can also email PTSA President Hazel here (ptsawolfpack@gmail.com), and our music teacher, Ms. West here (mwest@slzusd.org).

All incoming 7th graders will need to show proof that they have received a second varicella and T-DAP/DTP vaccinations (after their 7th birthday). For information on uploading documents to Aeries, please click here for English Instructions.

If you cannot upload your documents, you may email or call Ms. Fogle, our admin assistant.

Email: kfogle@slzusd.org

Phone: (510) 317-7512

• Who is eligible: For kids 7-18yrs, who have Medi-Cal, are uninsured, or are American Indian or Alaska Native
• Services provided: FREE immunization services including required vaccines for school entry
• Location: LA FAMILIA - CHS 27171 Calaroga Ave. Suite #4/5 Hayward CA 94545 2nd Floor
• Dates and times: Tuesday - Thursday 9AM - 3PM
• Contact information: (510) 954 - 0560

If your child attended any San Lorenzo Elementary School at the end of 5th grade, they are considered a returning student as a 6th grader.

Linked below are detailed instructions with visuals for completing the Data Confirmation required for Registration.

English Instructions Spanish Instructions Chinese Instructions

1. Log in to the Aeries Family Portal using your email on record. (If you do not know your password, go to the login page and click "forgot password" only one time.)
   

   Forgot Password English Instructions |Spanish Instructions

2. Update and verify information in steps 1-3 information.
3. Download and read the September packet information in step 4
4. Sign the Signature Form and upload it to Aeries.*
5. If you are unable to print or electronically sign the document site support is available.
6. Give permissions and authorizations in step 5.
7. Click Finish and Submit for final confirmation in step 6.

Optional Select another student to repeat the process for other children in your family.

*Please click below for instructions on how to upload a document to Aeries.

English Instructions Spanish Instructions

You can easily set up weekly Aeries progress report emails.

1. Log in to your account.
2. Click on the notification bell
3. Select Parent Notification Preferences

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.

• 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.​
• ​​​Mask 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 treatment​. 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.

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.

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.

Note to parents: Please do not text your student during the school day.

Instead, please call 510-317-5501 to get a message to your student.

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