5/22/2023

• 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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• The SOLs keep rolling along!  Tomorrow morning, 7th graders will be taking their Civics and Economics test; while 8th graders will be taking their Science test.  Meanwhile, 6th graders will have an extended Team Time until testing is over.  See your grade-level counselor or TA teacher with any questions about tomorrow’s test. And good luck!!
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• And now for a “technology tip” from Ms. Solomon!  Students will be taking their SOLs using their school-issued iPads — so they need to be working!  If you are having any issues with your iPad — whether it’s password problems, not connecting to the internet, glitching apps, cracked screens, or ANYTHING else — please submit the online “Student Tech Help Request” form through the WMS website.  Ms. Solomon’s got the solution to getting you back online!
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• Attention 6th and 7th graders! Next year, WMS will be creating its first ever group of STUDENT AMBASSADORS!  Ambassadors will represent our school at special events and help to build a positive community within our shared environment. Interested students are encouraged to get an application from the main office or in your grade-level school counseling Canvas course.  The application deadline is this FRIDAY.  See Ms. Kenney or your class counselor with any questions about the Student Ambassadors.
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• Calling all rising 8th and 9th graders! The Yorktown Colorguard will be hosting open houses this TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 6 to 8pm outside of the the Yorktown High School main entrance. Colorguard combines music, dance, flag and sabre spinning in a fast-paced and spirited performance.  No experience is necessary.  Interested students are encouraged to come check it out!
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• Since the beginning of time, mankind has grappled with several existential questions: what is the meaning of life?  Are we alone in the universe?  And most importantly — what is best flavor of Gatorade???  Well, we’re going see if we can at least answer that last one!
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  Today is your LAST CHANCE to vote for your favorite flavor of Gatorade.  Is it Cool Blue? Fruit Punch? Lemon Lime?  Something else? Just scan the QR code on your screen or follow the link in the Morning Announcements Blog to participate!    We’ll have the results for you coming soon on WOLF-TV!

**CLICK HERE to cast your vote for the best flavor of Gatorade!!**

• And now it’s time for WOLF PACK PRIDE!!  The results are IN for the 2023 Virginia Junior Academy of Science — and our Williamsburg presenters did AWESOME!
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  Congratulations to:  in first place, Blake T!  In second place, Clara A and Maddy M!  In third place, Maya UT and Sid G!  And Honorable Mention went to Abby K and Sophie P!  And great job to EVERYONE who presented at the symposium. Way to go, VJAS wolves!! [clap]
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• And now for a word from our sponsor — the 2023 WMS Yearbook!
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  Roll Tape!!

• There are fewer than 100 copies of the Yearbook left — so make sure to tell your parents to order before they’re gone!
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  See Mr. Schonfeld with any questions.  Don’t miss out on the memories, wolves!!