DOLPHINS' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 20TH
* * * I M P O R T A N T * D A T E S * * *
12/23 - 12/31 - Winter Break- SCHOOLS CLOSED
DECEMBER- Happy Holidays to all those who are celebrating this December!
January 1st - HAPPY NEW YEAR and Welcome 2022
January 3rd - Students return from Winter Break
C O V I D - 19 UPDATES
I am including a link to the MCPS Community Message sent December 17 which includes information about after-school activities and details on how MCPS continues to collaborate closely with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to ensure the safety of all students and staff in MCPS schools and facilities.
COVID - 19 REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
We continue to rely on our families to screen their children daily for symptoms. To help us avoid quarantine, we are asking that you please continue to screen your children at home and if they have even one symptom of COVID-19, or are awaiting COVID test results, please do not send them to school. This is particularly important as it is a collective responsibility that we exercise caution and be conservative in our approach.
The single symptoms that the health room staff screen for and will result in quarantine are cough, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell, fever ≥100.4°, sore throat, severe headache, diarrhea or vomiting. Please do not send your children to school with any of these symptoms. This is essential for us to work together to keep each other safe and healthy.
*Additional Note: Some families have asked for information about the CDC's definition of "Close Contact," so I am providing the link to that information for your reference.
PARENT PICK UP REMINDERS
Thank you for your patience at the end of the long day and for working with us to keep our Dolphins safe!
LUNCH MENU Week of 12/20
Monday 12/20/2021
R: Sloppy Joe
A: Grilled Cheese
Tuesday 12/21/2021 , Wednesday 12/22/2021
Manager Choice
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding and thank you for your help!
Wake Up Waters Landing! (12/17/21)
In case you missed it, check out another great edition of Wake Up Waters Landing and share it with your dolphin. We truly have a talented team who creates this production with students each week!
AUDITIONS AT SENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL **CANCELLED**
After school activities have been cancelled in MCPS, at least until January 7. Therefore, the auditions scheduled for The Little Mermaid Production at Seneca Valley High School are currently TBD. We will keep you in the loop on any updates.
Stay In Touch With MCPS for Inclement Weather Information
Please be reminded about the email from MCPS that was shared with community members to provide a summary of the places where information is posted when the school system announces school cancellations, delayed openings or early closures due to weather conditions and other emergencies.
Claim Lost & Found Items BEFORE WINTER BREAK
Please remember to check the Lost and Found for missing items. Parents spend so much money on important items that students need and we want to ensure items are returned to the correct dolphin. Due to the large number of items, we will need to clear out our lost and found before Winter Break.
P A R E N T * T E A C H E R * A S S O C I A T I O N
News from the PTA!
Holiday happiness for our staff! We are asking our Dolphin families to donate gift cards to send our staff home for the holiday break with a little cheer!
We are accepting any cards $5 - $20. Please feel free to donate more than one! Deadline: 12.21.21
Two ways to donate:
- Drop off in an envelope to WLES addressed to the WLES PTA
- Go paperless and donate using the following email address: waterslandingespta@gmail.com
If you missed this month’s PTA meeting, you can view the presentation linked here.
It is never too late to join and get involved! Linked here are membership details. Please consider joining the WLES PTA and contributing to our school community.
Our next PTA meeting is January 4, 2022!
https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/81310825868?pwd=bjkyL0dUNG5qeGlPa1Bmb2Rqa1FyQT09
Meeting ID: 813 1082 5868
Passcode: WLESPTA
The WLES PTA wishes our Dolphin families a safe and healthy holiday break. See you in the new year!
**F A M I L Y * R E S O U R C E S **
EYEGLASSES FOR STUDENTS
LOW-COST INTERNET ACCESS
DID YOU KNOW LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY CAN GET HOME INTERNET ACCESS FOR A LITTLE AS $9.95 PER MONTH?
Please visit Montgomery County - Low-Cost Internet for more informat
FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS
Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income. They may also qualify if they are receiving Food Supplement Program (FSP) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits. Families may apply for meal benefits by completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for the current school year.
Apply online NOW at MySchoolApps.com (Translations available)
Click here for English video tutorial. Click here for Spanish video tutorial.
Federal eligibility guidelines change each school year; therefore a new application must be submitted each school year. All students in the family should be listed on one household application. A notice will be mailed home for each student if you are approved for meal benefits or do not qualify for meal benefits. Please keep this important document for your records and use throughout the school year. Families may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year.
Households that are unable to apply online should contact their school or the Division of Food and Nutrition Services at 301-284-4900.
Please click here to apply online.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00-4:30.
(Students may enter the building at 9:10)
Below are emails and phone numbers for support in the school:
Main Office (240) 740-1020
Admin Secretary - Ms. Ramirez: Patricia_Ramirez@mcpsmd.org
Front Office Secretary - Ms. Herrera: Jeannette_Herrera@mcpsmd.org
School Principal - Ms. Shorts: Lisa_N_Shorts@mcpsmd.org
Assistant Principal- Ms. Bannon: Gina_L_Bannon@mcpsmd.org
Parent Community Coordinator - Ms.Moore: Shanique_V_Moore@mcpsmd.org
Counselors
Ms. Bronstein: Melanie_E_Bronstein@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Vandegrift: Sarah_G_Vandegrift@mcpsmd.org
Health Room
Ms. Glad: Beth_M_Glad@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Perrelli: Jean_M_Perrelli@mcpsmd.org
Home of the Dolphins!
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/waterslandinges/
Location: 13100 Waters Landing Drive, Germantown, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-1020