Message from Mr. Carlson It was a great week at West as we welcomed back more of our students for in-person learning. Our learners were excited to have the opportunity to connect with more of their classmates and did a great job of following our safety procedures. There is an adjustment period with any transition and students and staff will likely be tired, but hopefully excited after this first week back!
Did You Know? WMS Theatre presents three short plays about living in the time of COVID-19!
A play about trying to survive and thrive in a virtual classroom.
A set of short scenes from various perspectives, like Romeo & Juliet in quarantine, two pets confused about why their owners are home all the time, and COVID-19 as a person who'd rather be called "Co" for short.
High school seniors try to convince their principal to let them have all the last experiences they were looking forward to.
March 31st/April 1st March 31st was originally slated to be an asynchronous learning day. It will now be a typical school day. April 1st is a non-school day for students and the first day of spring break.
Food Drive: March 15 - 26 Our annual food drive benefiting the food shelf of Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP) began! A collection box will be prominently displayed near the Health Office for students to drop off donations. Additionally, monetary donations can be made to support IOCP. Please donate directly through this link: "Prevent Hunger" . Distance Choice students may participate in the food drive by dropping donations directly at IOCP. Please just mention to the IOCP staff member that items should be counted for the Wayzata West Middle School food drive. It is important to note that IOCP has limited hours and will only be accepting items on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. IOCP is also having a special "Shop Then Drop Event," where convenient, drive-thru drop-off will be available on Tuesday, March 30, from 3-6:30 at the IOCP parking lot (1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth).
Upcoming Spring Sports As long as all the Covid trends continue to go the right way, Boys and Girls Track and Boys Tennis will be starting Monday April 12. We are currently working out all of the details but we wanted to give you a chance to register because we know how excited everyone is to get outside and do the sports they love.
Reminders Digital Days are Returning! Starting on Monday, March 15, we will be returning to the traditional middle school digital day format for all music and in-person PE/Health. All music courses will be a mix of in-person and distance learning students. Distance students PE/Health will remain asynchronous.
Here are the digital day assignments for the next six days as an example: Monday 3/15 -Day 1 Tuesday 3/16 -Day 2 Wednesday 3/17- Day 1 Thursday 3/18 -Day 2 Friday 3/19- Day 1 Monday 3/22 -Day 2
Students should check their schedules on Skyward for Day 1/Day2 updates and room locations (especially for band and choir).
If you have any questions check in with your advisory, music, or PE teacher next week.
Upcoming Important Dates
West Middle School Fun Night The West Middle School Fun Night was such a huge success that the students for WHS's Club Y.E.S. decided to hold another event! It will be held over ZOOM on March 26 from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Students from Wayzata High School's Club Y.E.S will be hosting a free virtual fun night for West Middle School students on Friday, March 26, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to play games and interact with their peers. Activities will include Scattergories and breakout room games. This event is a great way to connect with others and enjoy some time together while having fun. Register here to reserve your spot. Registration closes Wednesday March 24.
2020-2021 Yearbook Information We placed the Yearbook order and did order a few extra yearbooks. Therefore we will keep the Yearbook order website open until we are completely sold out. The Yearbook is $30 and you may order through the Balfour website or send a check made out to WMS for $30 with your child's name and advisor listed.
Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school in June.
Water Bottle It is strongly recommended that Hybrid students bring a water bottle from home on the days they are in school. Drinking fountains are turned off but water bottle fill stations are available.
Wayzata Fishing Team - 8th graders entering 9th grade 21/22 The Wayzata Fishing Team is open to boys and girls who reside in the Wayzata School District boundaries and will be in grades 9 -12 during the 2021-2022 school year. Our members participate in recreational and competitive fishing events including tournaments, fundraisers, practices, and seminars. We also give back to our local community and sponsors by volunteering at local events and various service projects. Visit our website for more details at www. wayzatafishing.org A Zoom information meeting will be held on March 1. If you are a new angler, please email wayzatafishingteam@gmail.com and an invitation to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you.
Culinary Transition to Titan Meal Payment System Culinary Express is updating our point of sale system for school breakfasts and lunches to Titan School Solutions. Titan provides user-friendly solutions for families and removes the need for personal identification numbers (PINs). We will continue to use Nutrislice for our web-based menus and ordering system for distance learning meals. Please remember that breakfast and lunch are free for all students for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year due to the pandemic. Students will only need funds in their account for the remainder of this school year if they plan to make à la carte purchases.
From WMS Tech Hub/Tech Support Please check with your student to see if they have a damaged or non-working iPad. If they do, please get it repaired, whether or not you have purchased insurance.
It's important that your student has a working iPad that is fully charged. A great time for your student to charge their iPad is to do it overnight. That way it will be fully charged and ready to go by morning. The top two reasons why an iPad may be having charging issues:
From Student Services Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have concerns about your sons and daughters. We would like to collaborate with you to determine how we can help.
Students should remember to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket because they will be going outside for recess during lunch and Physical Education classes.
Technology Help Requests In alignment with health and safety best practices, the technology department has put in place an appointment system to better serve technology needs. This system is to be used by both staff and students. The first step to making an appointment is to create a help desk ticket via the helpdesk website. Please take note of the help desk ticket number. You will need it when making an appointment. After creating a help desk ticket, make an appointment with Mrs. Tombers. There are some issues with iPads that may be solved quickly, and do not need an appointment, such as forgotten passcodes, iPad won't charge, WiFi issues, etc. For these types of issues, students can make arrangements with their teacher to visit the Tech Hub in the media center.
PTA News Please visit the PTA page to get meeting dates, minutes, and sign up to be a volunteer, sign up for the directory and more.
Show your Trojan Pride with Wayzata Spirit Wear! West PTA is offering students and their families the chance to purchase some great Wayzata Spirit Wear through two vendors this year. Support your School! A portion of all purchases are donated to our school PTA!
24/7 Active Purchase 24/7 Active Spiritwear apparel at West Middle School again this year! You may also shop at the 24/7 Active retail store located in downtown Wayzata.
First Place Spiritwear New this year - 1st Place Spiritwear! You will have over 150 unique spirit wear designs at your fingertips!
For questions contact Robin Bjella. All orders placed online are custom made to order and are non-returnable
Volunteer Needs
Around the District Spring Break Spring Break Safety Information MDH recommends COVID-19 testing every two weeks Covid-19 Testing for Kids and Families Culinary Express Meal Updates for March
Community Ed Wayzata Middle School Clay Target Team My7on7 - Co-ed Spring Football Join us for Fencing Team! New and returning 6th-12th grade students invited and all equipment is provided. Find out more information on our registration site. We have a big summer of youth camps planned! Join us at Oakwood Elementary School where your child can learn, grow, and play with friends all summer long. Youth camps include everything from science, engineering, arts and crafts, dance, theater, and more. With a wide variety of camps to choose from, there is something to spark your interest! Registration is now open. Sign up by March 20 for a 5% discount on all classes! Register now! Financial assistance is available for all our classes. Call 763-745-5200 for more information.
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