2/21/2024 - Williamsburg

Today we will be following the B-Day schedule. That means you’ll be attending periods 2, 4, 5, and 6 — so be sure to double-check that you’ve got the correct books and binders for class. Again, this is a B-Day. See your TA teacher with any questions.
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It’s time to start thinking about NEXT year’s classes! Course Request Forms are DUE this FRIDAY. So talk it over with your family, get it signed, and get it turned in. Remember — these decisions MATTER! If you don’t pick your classes, someone ELSE will pick them for you. See your class counselor with any questions.
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The Anime Club will be meeting TODAY in room 109 during ASP1. Participants are reminded to bring your candidates for the “Shipping Wars” contest! Again, Anime meets on Wednesday. Contact Ms. Armistead with any questions.
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Calling all athletes!! If you are participating in Winter or Spring sports — LISTEN UP!! Wrestlers attending the County Meet — your Blue Emergency card is DUE on THURSDAY by 10am; Swimmers and divers — your Blue Emergency card is DUE on MONDAY, February 26th by lunch; and anyone trying out for Track and Field — the interest meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, February 27th in the gym after school, and your physicals are due by Friday, March 8th. See Ms. Hogwood with any questions.
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And now for a “wellness tip” from our school clinic! It’s cold, flu, and covid season again — so here are three simple strategies for keeping our shared environment HEALTHY and SAFE! First — WASH YOUR HANDS!! Second — Fully cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. And third — if you’re not feeling well, please STAY HOME. Together, we can stop these germs and viruses BEFORE they spread. See our school nurse with any questions.
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And now for a “Transportation Tip” about riding the bus. If you’re ever planning to take a bus that’s not your own — like if you’re going to a friend’s house after school — you MUST bring a note from home to the main office NO LATER than your grade level lunch. Again, do NOT wait until the end of the day to get a bus pass — because there isn’t time and you’ll miss the bus! See Ms. Lavin in the office with any questions.
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Joke of the Day Application Form, 2024

Calling all jokesters, wise-crackers, and class clowns! Do you think you’re funny? Then PROVE IT!! If your TA would like to tell a joke on the Morning Announcements, just ask your TA teacher to sign-up using the GoogleForm that went out last week, or contact Mr. Schonfeld for more information. Let’s see if you can make us laugh, Williamsburg! Ba Boom, Ching!!
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And now it’s time for WOLF PACK PRIDE!! Three-cheers for the WMS girls basketball team, who defeated Kenmore Middle School yesterday: 63 to 17. But it gets even better! With the win, our team went UNDEFEATED on the season — a perfect 10 and 0!
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And with that, the Williamsburg Middle School girls basketball team has WON the APS County Championship!! Big props to our players — Maggie, Tia, Darby, Chloe, Olivia B, Lily, Nora, Sydney, Olivia S, Hanna, Carolyn, Avery, Eliza, and Bella — for their INCREDIBLE play all season long! Way to go, baller wolves!! And congratulations on an AMAZING year!! [clap]
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And finally — it’s nearly time for the 8th annual March Madness Tournament of Books!! This year’s contenders are a mix of old-time favorites and new titles that are burning up the book charts.
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Here’s what to do: this week, please work as a TA to create your own Sweet-16 bracket. Then every week in March you’ll get to vote — and the winning TA will get a prize! Voting begins next Monday. For more information, go the library Canvas course. May the best book win!!

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