Wamsutta Middle School

Good Morning WMS Families: Some information about tonight's "Back to School Night". From the WMS PTO: The PTO is still looking for volunteers to help out with concessions at our open house night on Thursday, September 19th. Please check out the sign up genius if you can: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949ACAA22A1F49-wmsback WMS Back to School Night 9/19/2024 Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! www.signupgenius.com Arrival: 6:00 - Families will meet in the gym for a brief overview with Mr. Atkinson. Families will then go to their child’s homeroom or cluster area (we have student helpers, but families may also refer to the staff roster below for rooms). Teachers will introduce themselves and provide information about their curriculum and classroom expectations. Translator services Grade 5 213 – Jessie Heal (ELA/SS) 214 – Jessica Gustafson (Math/Sci) 216 – Rebecca Sanpietro (Math/Sci) 217 – Jen Masci (ELA/SS) 218 – Nicole Masse (Inclusion) 219 – Josie Reyes (Special Education 5) 220 – Jen Hill (ELA/Sci) 221 – Laurie McLoughlin (Math/SS) Grade 6 202 – Sarsha Flood (ELA/SS) 202A - Pavlina Gatikova & Hailey Fornier - (ELL) 203 – Erin Chace (Math/Sci) 204 – Kelly Mulvehill (Gr. 6 Special Ed.) 205 – Julie James (ELA/SS ) 206 – Anthony Champagne (Math/Sci) 207 – Caitlin Marshall (Inclusion) 208 – Chris Souza (Math/Sci) 209 – Alyssa Campbell (ELA/SS) Grade 7/8 103- Laura DeSimone -(Math) 104 – Mary Doyle (Special Ed.) 105- Lisa Almeida (ELA) 106 – Carla Sarcione (Science) 108 – Eric Duquette (SS) 109 – Shireen Muehlberger (ELA) 110 - Kim Boyer - (Special Ed.) 113 – Donna Moreira (Science) 114 - Tammy Ramos (Science) 116 – Ben Dyer (SS) 117 – Bethanne Milton (Math) 118 – Katie Dunlea (7/8 LEAP) 119 – Brianna Webber (ELA) 120 – Shannon Vitek (SS) 121 – Emily Cannata (Math) 121A - Matt Gousie - (Special Ed.) Essentialist Teachers 201 - Ms. Stevenson (Art) 222 - Ms. Medeiros (Art) 101 - Mrs. Macalister (STEM) Gym - Ms. Carreiro (Phys. Ed.) Gym - Mr. Parenteau (Phys. Ed.) 122 - Ms. Silva (Music)

WMS: Please see the WMS Update for Sept. 13, 2024. Thank you. https://secure.smore.com/n/nkw0u

Good Morning WMS Families: The WMS School Council is a council that meets serveral times a year to discuss school governance & polices. Generally we meet the same night as PTO either virtually or in-person. The first meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:00 pm. If interested in joining or if you have any questions, please email katkinson@attleboroschools.com Thank you.

WMS: Please see the WMS Update for September 6, 2024. Thank you. https://secure.smore.com/n/zjmhc

These 6th grade students were showing their Wamsutta pride by helping to clean up the cafeteria yesterday. #wolfpackpride

Bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year are now available. Please note that applications received after August 22, 2024, will NOT have a seat on the bus assigned for the start of the school year. The Transportation website will continue to be updated as late applications are processed and buses are assigned. More information and bus routes can be found on the Transportation webpage: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation

WMS: Please see the attached information from the APS Welcome Center. Thank you. https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/new-school-year-information

Please see the WMS Update for August 22, 2024. Thank you. https://secure.smore.com/n/z0sn3p

We are excited to welcome back our students this September. You can find the Superintendent's letter here: https://5il.co/2udma Translatable versions can be found through our app here: https://tinyurl.com/yrsh5nvr

WMS Summer Update 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/gursp

Transportation Applications are due July 25, 2024. Any Fee for Service applications received after this date will be processed in the order that they are received and are not guaranteed a seat on the bus for the start of the school year. New this year, all eligible students, including Kindergarten and First grade, who wish to ride the bus to/from any of the Attleboro Public Schools MUST complete the Transportation Application to secure transportation. See the Transportation website for details: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation

Kids Summer Cafe: free bagged lunches are available for kids and teens this summer! Learn more about the program here: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/article/1659046

The APS Welcome Center will be closed on July 4 -5, 2024 in observance of the holiday. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 8AM.

Summer EBT (S-EBT) Update: Summer EBT is a federal food benefit ensuring that low-income families with school-aged children have access to nutritious food when schools are closed for summer break. For more information on S-EBT, please refer to this news article: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/article/1649997 or the Massachusetts Summer EBT Program from Mass.gov: https://tinyurl.com/summerpebt

WMS: Please see the WMS Weekly Update for June 14, 2024. Thank you. https://secure.smore.com/n/rsg1d

Visit the Attleboro Public Schools 2024 Summer Learning Opportunities page to view summer reading suggestions and learning opportunities, including community resources, programs and events for all ages: https://tinyurl.com/SummerLearningAPS

Community-Wide Summer Reading Kick Off: Friday June 14 at 1:30PM. The Attleboro Public Library is hosting this fun, free event on the last day of school. See the School Break Opportunities page for details: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/school-break-opportunities

WMS: Please see the WMS Weekly Update for June 7, 2024. Thank you. https://secure.smore.com/n/dywht-wms-weekly-update-june-7-2024

WMS: Please see the WMS Update for May 31, 2024. Thank you. https://secure.smore.com/n/y965a

WMS: Congratulations to the WMS Band & Chorus and Ms. Silva & Mr. Burre for their outstanding concert performace last evening!