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。

Whew this week went quickly! Students did a fantastic job during testing and transitioning between their very quick classes.

Here are some statistics of our completion rates:

94% of our 8th Graders have completed their California Science Test.

89% of all our students have completed their English-Language Arts CAT test.

95% of all our student have completed their English-Language Arts PT test.

95% of all our students have completed their Mathematics CAT test.

HUGE thanks to the PTSA and all the family members who volunteered to support Colorgeddon - we REALLY couldn't do it without you! It was a wonderful fun-filled afternoon to celebrate the end of testing. We are looking forward to this possibly becoming a tradition, and are already brainstorming how to improve the event in the future. If your student enjoyed the event and would like to see more activities like this, please donate to the PTSA, without whom we couldn't do these crazy activities! If you want to contribute to the fundraiser, you can send monetary donations to the main office in an envelope with the name and grade of your student; checks can be written to WMMS PTSA. All donations are tax deductible and receipt available upon request. You can also reach out directly to PTSA President Hazel (ptsawolfpack@gmail.com)

It's wild to think that next week is their last full-week of instruction. While the events next week are at a minimum, we are busy preparing for our end of year events. We have a had a tremendous year and are looking forward to a strong finish.

Have a great weekend Wolves!

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Monday 5/20

• Make-Up CAASPP Testing

Tuesday 5/21

• Make-Up CAASPP Testing

Wednesday 5/22 (12:30 Release)

• Enjoy the sunshine 🌞

Thursday 5/23

• English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting | 5:00-5:45 pm | Zoom

Friday 5/24

• 7th Grade Field Trip: Exploratorium

Please remember: There is no school on Monday, 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day!

• 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 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

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

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.

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: 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