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WRMS Weekly Update

May 7, 2021

WRMS WeeklyUpdateMay 7, 2021
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School Health Information

According to the COVID-19 Regional Risk Matrix, Bergen County is an "yellow/moderate risk” region, which requires public schools to follow specific protocols. Below is important information from the Department of Health that all staff, parents, and students must adhere to.


Students and staff must stay home and notify the school nurse if they have:

  • Tested positive (viral test) for COVID-19 or are awaiting results because of symptoms or a close contact

  • Exhibit COVID-19 symptoms: Daily COVID-19 Home Screening Checklist for Students

  • Potential exposure to COVID-19:

    • Close contact with a person with COVID-19

    • Travelled to an area with high levels of COVID-19 transmission


If someone in a student or staff member’s household exhibits symptoms, students/siblings/staff member must also stay home from school until the symptomatic individual receives a negative test result. If the symptomatic individual tests positive, the students/siblings/staff member will need to self-quarantine and must contact the school nurse for further instructions.


If you have any questions on these protocols, please contact your school nurse directly as they are the most knowledgeable on our staff to answer your health and safety questions.


If the local health department calls, please answer the call and provide any requested information to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and community.

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In-person Learning Checklist

Please make sure your students brings the following with them each day to school:


  • 2 masks (1 on + a back-up)
  • A fully charged, school-issued chromebook & charger
  • Headphones
  • Refillable water bottles
  • Tissue packs
  • Individual hand sanitizer
  • Other materials according to their teachers

Current Items

Teacher Appreciation Week - Thank You!

The teachers and staff and administration are beyond appreciative of the time and effort that the school community has put into making this week special, especially to the group of moms and PSO for coordinating the events. They feel overwhelmed by the support of our community. It's been a tremendously challenging year, and for that to be recognized means more than you know. Thank you!

Next Phase Update

With the change in the CALI to yellow, this now means our students can be 3' apart from one another instead of 6'. As such most of the dividers are down!


Also, if any student would like to transition from all remote to in-person, please reach out to their assistant principal. Thank you!

Change in Current School Year Calendar

Yesterday evening, the Board approved the return of the unused snow days. As such, the following changes are in place:


Friday, May 28th - District Closed

Tuesday, June 1st - District Closed

Thursday, June 24th - Last Day for Students


The Hybrid Schedule Overview - Revised has been updated to include these changes as well.

Pre-ordered Lunches

ALL MEALS MUST BE PREORDERED USING THE DISTRICT’S PREORDER SYSTEM at Payschools Central by MIDNIGHT on Sunday before the pickup week.


EFFECTIVE APRIL 12, 2021 Meals will be distributed as follows:


STUDENTS ATTENDING 5 HALF DAYS A WEEK: Students will be able to pick up meals daily at the same locations listed below. One meal each day.


FULL REMOTE STUDENTS: Students will select to pick up their Meals at 1 of the 6 School Locations. They will be able to pick up their meals twice a week from 12:30 – 1:30. On Monday(s) they will be given meals for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday(s) they will be given meals for Thursday & Friday.


· Berkeley School: At the covered area located to the Right side of the Main Entrance

· Brookside School: Front Door of the Building

· George School: Back of the Building by the All Purpose room Door

· Washington School: Front Door of the Building

· Westwood Regional Middle School: Front Door of the Building

· Westwood Regional High School: HS Cafeteria enter through the courtyard


STUDENTS ATTENDING FULL DAY PROGRAMS: Students will be served lunch daily at the school they attend.


REMINDER – ONLY STUDENTS THAT PREORDER WILL RECEIVE MEALS


Friendly reminder that all lunches must be pre-ordered through our online system PaySchools Central. We cannot accept phone calls or messages. Please visit our Food Services website for more information. Thank you!

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PSO Information

POCKETBOOK RAFFLE

Please support the WRMS 2021 8th grade graduating class!!


This is the first 8th grade class that is graduating from the new Westwood Regional Middle School and we’d like to make their send-off memorable. The proceeds from the raffle will directly benefit the 8th grade students at WRMS and the year-end activities that are planned.

Each ticket is $10.


Tickets are due Monday, May 10th, and the drawing will be held on May 14th at WRMS’ main office.


All 8th grade families are selling tickets – please contact an 8th grade family or order a ticket through the following link: https://forms.gle/fAjoDyBnHxu9yZZS8


Thank you for your support!!

8th Grade Committee


Submit Your Box Tops and Make Money for Your School!


Did you know you can submit Box Tops electronically? In fact, although you can still hand in clipped Box Tops, the system has transitioned almost entirely to electronic submission. Download the Box Tops app, select Westwood Regional Middle School, and scan your store receipt within 14 days. The app will automatically find your Box Tops products and credit WRMS.


Shopping online or getting a digital receipt in store? You can still submit your Box Tops via the app or on the website, boxtops4education.com.


Need help? Read more at https://www.boxtops4education.com/emailgroceryreceipts or contact Sue Chevrier at chevsil@juno.com.


And don’t forget to click on the special bonus offers to earn even more money for our school!

Nutrition News

Pomptonian is happy to announce another edition of the Nutrition News with award-winning pediatrician, author and keynote speaker, Dr. Jill Garripoli Pedalino. Dr. Jill and Pomptonian’s Corporate Dietitian, Toni Bowman, will be discussing “Physical Activity”


Here is a link to the video: https://www.pomptonian.com/nutrition-news/

Important Reminders

Chromebook Issues

If you need help with your school-issued chromebook, please have your student email tech.help@wwrsd.org from their school account.
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Student Support

The Guidance Counselors are available every day to meet with students regardless of whether they are scheduled for in-person or remote learning. In an effort to maintain current safety guidelines, students are strongly encouraged to request meetings with their counselors by emailing them. Counselors will contact the student as soon as possible to schedule an online or in-person meeting. Counselors will continue to see students on an emergency basis, as well.


If your student is having difficulty, be is academic, technological, social emotional or more, please reach out to us! Our trained staff is here to support them whether we are in-person or remote!


Counselors:

Nurses:

Assistant Principals:

Free Peer Tutoring

The Westwood Regional High School National Honor Society is pleased to provide free peer tutoring throughout the academic year. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a selective organization of students who have excelled academically and demonstrated consistent character, leadership and service within their school and community.


NHS students are seniors who can provide extra help in various subjects. This year, during our Hybrid schedule, NHS students are available to meet individually with a limited number of middle school students via Zoom, Google Meet, Facetime, or phone call. Students who are having difficulty in a particular class, want to review before an assessment, or need help with a particular topic should reach out to their grade level Guidance Counselor for more information about how to get involved with the NHS Peer Tutoring program.


Bergen County Mental Health & Community Support Resources

Please find a Bergen County Mental Health resource document (updated 3/1/21) for your reference and support. You can also check out the resource page on www.BergenResourceNet.org regarding resources about inclusion, social consciousness and understanding, etc. Recently, they shared with us some Self-Care Strategies for Resilience as well.

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Community Flyers

Need help buying groceries? NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is New Jersey's food assistance program that can help you buy groceries. Learn more about NJ SNAP at www.njsnap.gov or see their flyer for more information.


Please click here to access an online library of electronic flyers for our community partners.
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Save the Date!

Please mark your calendars for important upcoming events...


  • 5/13 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM
  • 5/21 - End of Quarter 4 Progress Report period
  • 5/25 - 8th Grade Field Day - both in-person and all remote are welcome!
  • 5/26 - Rain Date - 8th Grade Field Day
  • 5/27 - Progress Reports posted online
  • 5/28 - 6/1 - No School
  • 6/2 - 6th & 8th Grade Band rehearsals, 9-11:30 AM
  • 6/3 - 6th and 8th Grade Choir rehearsals, 9-11:30 AM
  • 6/3 - 6th Grade Concert 6:00 PM
  • 6/3 - 8th Grade Concert 7:30 PM
  • 6/8 - 7th Grade Choir & Band rehearsals, 9-11:30 AM
  • 6/8 - NJHS Inductions, 7:00 PM
  • 6/9 - 7th Grade Concert, 6:30 PM
  • 6/10 - Concert Rain Date #1
  • 6/15 - Concert Rain Date #2
  • 6/16 - 6th & 7th Grade Field Day - in-person and all remote students are welcome
  • 6/17 - 6th & 7th Grade Field Day rain date
  • 6/17 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM
  • 6/22 - 6/24 - Early dismissal days, no afternoon classes
  • 6/22 - 8th Grade Culmination rehearsal (during the school day)
  • 6/22 - 8th Grade Yearbook Signing (during the school day)
  • 6/22 - PSO's 8th Grade Dance @ Biagio's
  • 6/23 - 8th Grade Breakfast
  • 6/23 - 8th Grade Culmination rehearsal
  • 6/23 - 8th Grade Culmination, 6:30 PM
  • 6/24 - 8th Grade Culmination rain date, 10:00 AM
  • 6/24 - Last day for students
  • 6/30 - Report cards posted online


Next week's schedule:


  • Monday, 5/10: A Day, periods 1-5, lunch, 6-7
  • Tuesday, 5/11: B Day, periods 1-5, lunch, 6-7
  • Wednesday, 5/12: A Day, periods 7-3, lunch, 2-1
  • Thursday, 5/13: B Day, periods 7-3, lunch, 2-1
  • Friday, 5/14: A Day, periods 1-5, lunch, 6-7