This past week the 8th Graders had an awesome trip to Washington D.C. They started their journey at the Lincoln Memorial and then explored various treasures in our Nation’s Capital based on group preference with a required stop at the National Archives to explore our Founding Documents. Some groups went to check out the White House while others visited various Smithsonian Museums, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of Natural History, and the Air and Space Museum. This trip is part of the Civics experience for 8th graders as we work towards the ACPS Student-Centered Goal of helping to build future citizens.
Speaking of citizenship, this week is Digital Citizenship Week. Students have already been experiencing Digital Citizenship lessons this year, but we thought it would be good to share resources for parents too. Common Sense Media provides a Family Engagement Toolkit, which we encourage you to check out to keep the conversations going at home.
Parent Conferences-October 15
This is our last round of school-wide conferences. You can sign up using the link below:
Please note that there is a short dinner break from 6:00-6:30 p.m. During this break the WMS Counselors and Administration will be available in the amphitheater for meetings and informal conversations.
Please remember we encourage family engagement, so if you would like a meeting with a teacher or team prior to conferences or after we can arrange that if you contact the teacher or your child’s counselor directly via email or phone call (Mr. Bloor-Grades 6-A-K and Grade 7, Ms. Crawford-Grade 6-M-Z and Grade 8).
College Funding Workshop-October 21, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
College may seem a long way off, but it is never to early to start planning. We know that the high cost of higher education is a daunting proposition. Parents lie awake at night trying to figure out how to afford sending their children to college and still have enough of their hard-earned money to be able to retire one day. Some families have children attending college next year and others have 12 years to plan; but the fears of tackling these monumental and rising costs are the same. The College Funding Coach® is here to help families figure out HOW to pay for it!
Join us on October 21 in the WMS Amphitheater to here from The College Funding Coach® about your options for paying for college. View more info here: College Funding Workshop at WMS.
Attention 8th Grade Families-Academy and Murray Open Houses
It is hard to believe, but we are already in the transition planning season. As 8th graders move into this time of year we encourage them to explore various options available in ACPS including our academies and charter high school. The links below take you to the admissions info for each school and Open House dates are noted. Applications for all Academies and Murray High School open on November 26, 2019.
- Murray High School-Info Sessions: Nov 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Dec 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Jan 16, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
- Health Medical Sciences Academy (MoHS)-TBD
- Math, Engineering, Sciences Academy (AHS)-TBD
- Environmental Studies Academy (WAHS)-Open House: Nov. 12, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Dec. 4, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
WMS Counseling Newsletter
Our Counseling Office produces a monthly newsletter that contains wonderful information for parents. This month’s issue includes information about school attendance, Ambassadors and SCA, parenting resources, and goal-setting for students. Read the issue here: WMS Counseling Newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 2.
Outpatient Counseling Services Available in School Through Elk Hill
Elk Hill, one of our providers for Therapeutic Day Treatment, is now offering Outpatient Counseling Services in school for students. Outpatient Services provide therapy and counseling to children and adolescents who have mental, behavioral, or emotional symptoms that impair daily life activities. Elk Hill accepts Medicaid and other insurance plans for Outpatient Services. If you are looking for counseling services for your child and are interested in having them participate please contact Patricia Joseph, Elk Hill Counselor, at pjoseph@k12albemarle.org.
This Week:
Monday, October 14-BLUE DAY
- Make-Up/Retake Picture Day
- ACPR Boys Basketball Game at WMS-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15-GOLD DAY
- Parent Teacher Conferences-4:30-8 PM
Wednesday, October 16-BLUE DAY
- All County High School Event (8th grade strings)--all day
- ACPR Tennis Match at WMS 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17-GOLD DAY
Friday, October 18-BLUE DAY
Upcoming Dates:
October 22–All City/County Chorus (7th & 8th grade Chorus)
ACPR Girls Basketball Game at Jouett-5:00 p.m.
October 23-ACPR Boys Basketball Game at WMS-5:00 p.m.
October 24--AVID to UVA for guest speaker series (7th grade)--9:00 am to 2:00 pm
ACPR Girls Basketball Game at WMS-5:00 p.m.
October 31-End of the Nine Weeks
Student/Faculty Basketball Game during WIN (End of Day WIN Schedule)
November 1- Division Professional Development Day-No School for Students
November 4- Teacher Workday-No School for Students
November 5-Student Holiday
