3/13/2023

CLICK HERE to submit your video and application to the Arlington Student FilmFest!!

• Today we will be following the A-Day schedule. That means you’ll be attending periods 1, 3, 5, and 7 — so be sure to double-check that you’ve got the correct books and binders for class. Again, this is an A-Day. See your TA teacher with any questions.
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• On your marks, get set, GO!! Tryouts for the WMS Track and Field team begin TODAY on the turf fields during ASP 1 and 2.  Our goal is to bring the County Championship back to Williamsburg.  So if you like to run, jump, skip, or throw — be sure to sign-up using the QR code outside of the cafeteria. See Mr. Treble with any questions. And good luck!!
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• The Gender Sexuality Alliance — a.k.a. the GSA — will be meeting TODAY during ASP 1 in room 106. Everyone is welcome! See Ms. Wielechowski for more information.
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• Hey, Wolf Pack!  Do you have old sneakers at home that you’ve outgrown? Instead of throwing them away — you should DONATE THEM!  As part of Williamsburg’s commitment to sustainability, we are now collecting athletic shoes in room 233.  Shoes in decent condition will be donated to those in need, while everything else will be recycled. Once again, bring your old shoes to room 233.  See Mr. Sundwick with any questions.
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• The WMS Best Buddies Club needs your help!  For the past few weeks, they’ve been collecting “care items” for people in need.  Due to popular demand, they are EXTENDING the collection until March 24th.  Collection bins are located outside of the cafeteria, library, auditorium, and room 108.  Check-out the posters hanging around the school for a complete list of items that you can donate.   Thanks, buddy!
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• Calling all Scholastic Art Competition WINNERS!  The Yearbook will be taking a group picture of all Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention recipients next WEDNESDAY, March 22nd in the main lobby at 8am.  Mr. Skryzpek will meet you there.  Once again, all Scholastic Art winners should meet next WEDNESDAY at 8am in the main lobby for your Yearbook picture.  See Mr. Skrypek with any questions.
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• Calling all film-makers, journalists, and video-jockeys! The 11th annual Arlington Student FilmFest is now accepting entries for its 2023 competition. Just follow the link in today’s Morning Announcements Blog to submit your video and application.  The submission deadline is March 31st — and the Festival itself will take place on May 4th at Kenmore Middle school. See Mr. Schonfeld for more information.  Now go make some movie magic!

CLICK HERE to submit your video and application to the Arlington Student FilmFest!!

• The 7th annual March Madness Tournament of Books has reached the Elite-8!!  Check out the new match-ups in your WMS Library Canvas Course — and cast your vote for the next round.  We’ll announce the results next week.  The March Madness Tournament of Books — may the best book win!
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• The WMS Geo Bee is creating quite a buzz around school these days.  Competitions are coming soon for multiple grades.  So it’s the perfect time to practice our geography trivia.
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  Here’s today’s question:  What Southeast Asian country used to be called Siam, but changed its name in 1939. (que music) The answer is:  THAILAND!!
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  Did you get the answer?  Contact your Social Studies teacher for more information about competing in the WMS Geo Bee.  And good luck, geography wolves!!
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• And finally, people in communities all over the country have been struggling with drug abuse — even right here in Arlington.
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  But here at WMS, we believe there’s always a Second Chance! Roll Tape!!