Wicomico Middle

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 🌟 Every school day is a step toward a brighter future! Regular attendance helps students develop important skills and habits that last a lifetime. Let’s make every day count! 📅🚀 Discover how attendance affects student success: www2.ed.gov/datastory/chronicabsenteeism.html #LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow #WicomicoSchools #AttendanceMatters #WiMiddle #WarriorStrong

Mark your calendars for the WMS Annual Fall Festival featuring Trunk or Treat and a Haunted House. The fun begins Oct. 23rd at 4:00pm.

Today is the day for the State Superintendent of School's Community Forum in Wicomico County. Dr. Carey M. Wright is kicking off a statewide series of Community Forums on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Wicomico County Public Schools at Salisbury Middle School from 5-6 p.m. We invite students, families, educators, and community members to join the conversation on elevating public education in Maryland. Sign up and submit your questions through our form: https://bit.ly/3B5XcfO

Pre-registration for the WISE After-school Program is now OPEN! Scan the QR Code or click the link below to pre-register your child for this exciting & engaging "edu-tainment" program! Pre-registration Link: https://forms.gle/Sw1z1b96A4J9FZhz5

**CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE SIGN UPS OPEN TUESDAY SEPT 17 2024 Guidelines for Assistance Christmas/Angel Tree Program When to Apply? Online registration: www.Saangeltree.org (9/21/24-10/11/24) IN PERSON: 415 Oak st Salisbury MD, 21804 (Dates below) Monday, 10/7 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm Wednesday, 10/9 9am-12pm Thursday, 1010 4pm-7pm Friday, 10/11 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm What to Bring? Please bring all required documents with you to avoid delays in submitting your application • Proof of Address (Lease agreement or utility bill with current address) • Current (not expired) photo identification for applicant (Driver’s License, State-issued photo ID, Military ID, Passport, or Green card) • Proof of birthdates for ALL CHILDREN 0-14 (Birth Certificate or Immunization Records, or School ID) • Proof of ALL HOUSEHOLD INCOME from at least the past month (Includes ALL of the following if you are a recipient: pay stubs, food stamp award letter and/or a printout of all assistance through DSS, Social Security, SSI, child support payments, Medicare or Medicaid, and any other income received) Federal Poverty Guideline 2024 Household/Family Size (HH) 200% 1 (Seniors only for individual HH food box) $29,160 2 $39,440 3 $49,720 4 $60,000 5 $70,280

Join the “Resiliency Road Trip” series, led by Frank Kros. This series aims to empower adults who guide and nurture children by equipping them with practical and powerful skills to shape resilient minds.

Mr Binns, one of our assistant principals had a chance to visit Mrs. Corkran's class and give a lesson on playing nicely with friends and solving problems. Looks like a good time. 🖤💛💪🏾

Friday, 6th graders received their positive referrals from their teachers for having a great week. They received a certificate and a small gift and a picture with Mrs. Branham (principal) & Mr. Binns (assistant principal). Congratulations 🎊 🖤💛🏆

September is ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH! There are so many positive impacts of regular school attendance on student outcomes (academic achievement, social skill development, and overall well-being). Wicomico Middle has made tremendous strides in the last year with decreasing chronic absenteeism and we know it will continue! Be on the look out for upcoming attendance incentives for this 24/25 school year! 🖤💛

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 📚✨ Regular attendance is the key to academic success! Students who attend school consistently build a strong foundation for learning and growth. Let’s strive for perfect attendance together! 🎓🙌 Learn more about the importance of attendance: https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/ #LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow #WicomicoSchools #AttendanceMatters #WiMiddle #WarriorStrong

Save the Date (Sept. 17)! State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright will kick off her statewide series of Community Forums with a Community Forum in Wicomico County on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The forum will be held at Salisbury Middle School and will take place from 5-6 p.m. It is open to the entire community to attend.

Welcome back today (Tuesday, Sept. 3) to all students in grades 1-6 and 9 (all grades attend at Pittsville Elementary and Middle, only Grade 6 attends at Mardela Middle & High).

Enjoy Labor Day, and we can't wait to see everyone starting Tuesday, Sept. 3rd as another great school year begins!

Friday, Aug. 30: Central Office and school offices are open, but teachers and most school staff are off today to enjoy the last weekend of the summer before the start of school. We look forward to seeing everyone rested and ready for learning starting Tuesday, Sept. 3 for most students.

Good Afternoon Warrior Families, During the weeks of September 3rd – 13th, all WCPS children, grades 6-8, will take the i-Ready Diagnostic for ELA and all grades 6-8 students will also take the MAP diagnostic for math. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dK6BlyBR76WGLNpryeKFSO3pALcQ9Vi0khdvK-1UOhA/edit?usp=sharing For your planning purposes, a link for the Wicomico County Public Schools evidence of learning timeline is also provided that will provide you with all of the assessments your child will take and the windows for those assessments for this school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XnpL2PzG-CpDMtlrZDn2UgCUhPymVo1f/view?usp=sharing For more information, you can contact your child’s teacher or the Office of Assessments and Accountability at 410-677-4477. SPANISH: Buenos días familias guerreras, Durante las semanas del 3 al 13 de septiembre, todos los niños de WCPS, grados 6-8, tomarán el Diagnóstico i-Ready para ELA y Todos los estudiantes de los grados 6 a 8 también tomarán el Diagnóstico MAP para matemáticas. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jSgxRprA1ej4KRad0f4N2LGZSGm_4cvNxyXYQAoUUCg/edit?usp=sharing Para sus fines de planificación, también se proporciona un enlace al cronograma de evidencia de aprendizaje de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico que le proporcionará todas las evaluaciones que tomará su hijo y los períodos para esas evaluaciones para este año escolar. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ytdiikz5QtSgzqgkB5HbWtyQjrO2ykBp/view?usp=sharing Para obtener más información, puede comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo o con la Oficina de Evaluaciones y Responsabilidad al 410-677-4477. HAITIAN CREOLE: Bonjou Fanmi Gèrye, Pandan semèn 3-13 septanm yo, tout timoun WCPS, klas 6yèm-8yèm ane, pral pran i-Ready Diagnostic pou ELA ak tout elèv klas 6-8 pral pran tou MAP dyagnostik pou matematik. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SlZ7UO6tYnTG8fGz7EyxmrtPJxe7AyZrhtTtiSyk-Gw/edit?usp=sharing Pou rezon planifikasyon w, yo bay yon lyen pou prèv delè aprantisaj Lekòl Leta Wicomico County a tou ki pral ba w tout evalyasyon pitit ou a pral pran ak fennèt pou evalyasyon sa yo pou ane lekòl sa a. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fanQF0IePsFWg2TsPtxFZmO0miJyP-eO/view?usp=sharing Pou plis enfòmasyon, ou ka kontakte pwofesè pitit ou a oswa Biwo Evalyasyon ak Responsablite nan 410-677-4477.

We had a wonderful turnout for our Wicomico Middle open house this evening! We are excited for a great year ahead! #WarriorStrong #YoungBusinessLeaders

Come on out for our open house currently taking place at Wicomico Middle until 6:00 pm! We are excited to meet everyone! #WarriorStrong #YoungBusinessLeaders

The Family Portal, an invaluable information resource for parents and guardians and students, is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Access the Family Portal at the top of the home page at www.wicomicoschools.org. Or, to get login instructions, visit https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/family-portal-how-to-log-in. Note: Once logged into Family Portal for 2024-2025, parents and guardians will be able to locate the student ID number they need to sign up the student for the EDULOG Parent Portal for bus updates.

Today our newest Warriors came to the Warrior Tribe to become familiar with their new home. Principal Branham and our administrative team, PPW, and counselors welcomed them and Mrs. B took them on a tour. We are looking forward to a Warrior"rific" year. 🖤💛🖤💛💪🏾

Today Principal Branham had a chance to have breakfast with our 18 new teachers that will be a part of the Wicomico Middle Family. They also go the opportunity to meet and hear WMS and Wicomico County Teacher of the year Ms. Debra Reynolds. What a great time. We look forward to our new teachers doing great things for the 2024-2025 school year. Warrior Strong.