Greetings Wildcat Families,
Welcome to Week 14 of the Fall semester!
Re: November PTSA Meeting tomorrow (11/13) at 6:30 pm in the WMS MUR!
New This Week
With the Thanksgiving Holiday fast approaching (November 27th-29th), we want to express our gratitude to everyone who makes it possible for our students to come to school every day, on time, ready to learn.
Thank you to:
- Our students and families for making daily attendance a priority,
- Our wonderful teachers for pouring their energy into making each classroom an exciting place for exploration and knowledge discovery, and
- Our support staff and community volunteers for attending to our students as needed.
We especially appreciate your efforts to plan around our school holidays. Just a few missed days can have a significant impact.
- If you need to pull your student(s) please remember to call absences into Ms. Fontana in the office ([email protected])
- If you cannot avoid an absence due to childcare constraints, please contact your counselor and Ms. Fontana to see if your student(s) qualifies for an independent study option.
Annual Hearing and Vision screenings:
In December, we will begin our annual screenings for specific student populations. Please see the 2024 Memo (English & Spanish) for more information. If you have concerns regarding your student’s development in these areas, please complete the form and return it to the WMS office.
November Counseling Newsletter
The November Counseling newsletter is now available. Please [visit the link] for the latest information and resources from the Counseling Department.
November 13th (tomorrow) is the last day of the WMS PTSA Membership Drive!
Now is the perfect time to join the PTSA! The class with the highest participation will receive $100 towards class funds. Support your students and school by joining through Totem! [Link to flyer]
November 20th, PTSA Fundraiser
Serramonte’s Earning for Learning Program
Thursday, November 14 @ 5:30 pm- Tree lighting and Holiday Decor Ribbon Cutting Hot Cocoa, treats, and giveaways!
- The first 100 guests (ages 18 years and older) at the Information Center will receive a FREE mini snowglobe!
- Check-in at the desk and let them know you are from Westborough - We earn 500 points per student!
Help earn funds for WMS PTSA by shopping at Serramonte stores and restaurants. We are currently 7th out of 14 schools! The contest runs through March 31, 2025.
- All receipts from Serramonte stores (including curbside purchases) count—except Verizon.
- Submit receipts in 3 ways:
- Drop off at the school office
- Submit online ([MarketingGuru.com/Receipts])
- Take them to Serramonte’s information booth for stamping
Let’s keep moving up in the rankings!
Important Information
PTSA Events and Fundraisers
PTSA Sponsored WMS Holiday Bazaar for food, fun, and holiday gifts on Dec 7th, 10 am- 2 pm
*If you would like to be a vendor, please review the flyer for details
Yearbooks 2025
It’s time to purchase your 2025 WMS Yearbook! This student-produced yearbook will feature hundreds of color photos from the 2024-25 school year. Order yours for $40 before prices increase on January 1st, 2025: [Order here].
If you have questions, email Mr. Vina at [email protected].
Academic Center
The Academic Center offers free tutoring in a quiet environment after school on:
- Mondays, some Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 3:25 – 4:25 PM
Note: Students must remain on campus. If they leave (e.g., to go to 7/11), they cannot return to the center.
Join WMS PTSA Today: [Click here to join the PTSA!]
2024 Donation Letter
If you can support the WMS community with a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Every bit helps!
- Donors will receive a thank-you letter and tax ID information. [View the donation letter here]
After-School Program Options 2024-25
ASB Fundraisers
Collaboration Days Reminder:
- Students are released at 1:50 PM every Wednesday unless otherwise noted. Plan accordingly.
Free Meal Distribution:
- SSFUSD continues to offer students one free breakfast and one free lunch daily. Please complete an application to help maintain funding for this program.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
- 11/12 - 11/14: Academic Center open two days this week
- 11/13: PTSA Meeting @ 6:30 pm
- 11/15: Progress Report 2 Ends
- 11/18: Academic Center this week
- 11/19: Fall Picture Retakes
- 11/20: School Site Council (virtual) @ 3:30 pm
- 11/25 & 11/26: Academic Center open two days this week
- 11/25: Progress Report Grades available on IC
- 11/27 & 11/29: Thanksgiving Holiday- No School
- 12/2/24: Classes Resume
- 12/2 & 12/5: Academic Center open two days this week
- 12/4: Vision & and Hearing Screenings begin
- 12/7/24: WMS Holiday Bazar (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
- 12/11/24: PTSA Meeting @ 6:30 pm
Office Hours
The main office is open from 8:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Feel free to call or email us if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Loraine Rossi de Campos, Ed.D.
Principal, Westborough Middle School