WEDNESDAY WEEKLY
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Upcoming Events
For a full list of events please check the online calendar.
April 11: Environmental Club, 3:30-5:00, Room216
April 11-12: Grades 3-4, ERB Testing
April 12: Grade 7 Speech Prep, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
April 12: Environmental Club, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 216
April 13: Grade 3 visit to Penn Museum, 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
April 13: Grade 4 visit to Franklin Institute, 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
April 13: MS Dodgeball Tournament
April 16: Grade 7 Speech Prep, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
April 16-17: Grades 3-4, ERB Testing
April 18-19: Grades 5-7, ERB Testing
April 19: Grade 1 to Adventure Aquarium, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
April 19: Grade 8 to Jr. Academy, 8:15 a.m. -12:20 p.m.
April 19: Grade 7 Speech Prep, 3:15-5:00 p.m.
April 20: Earth Day Themed Dress Down Day
April 20: Environmental Club, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 216
April 20: Blue Knight Bash, 6:00 p.m. Upper School Campus
April 23-24: Grades 5-7, ERB Testing
April 25: Kindergarten Space Play
April 26: Grade 8 to Washington D.C.
April 26: Grade 7 visit to Upper School
April 26: Kindergarten to visit Planetarium
April 26: Grade 2 Art Show, KCCA
April 27: Primary Conferences, No School Grades T-4
April 27: Grade 7 to Frances Slocum
April 27: Grade 5 to Nature and Nurture Center, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
April 27: Grade 8 return from Washington D.C.
April 30: Grade 4 to F.M. Kirby Center, 9:30 a.m.-Noon
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Grades 1 through 4 conferences will be held on Friday, April 27. Parents are asked to please schedule your conference online. Please read the following directions carefully.
1.) Click the following link: Spring Conferences
2.) Click the form for the teacher you want to schedule with.
3.) You may have to click the "pop-out" icon at the top of the page. (It is a small square with an arrow in the top right corner, located between the magnifying glass icon and the "X" icon on the top right side of your screen.)
4.) Once the screen is opened all the way, you may begin typing in it. You will note that there are a finite number of time slots. If there are no more times available or if you would like to schedule a different day/time to meet with your teacher, please contact them directly to make those arrangements.
5.) Please do not edit/change someone else's time slot.
Please contact the main office with any questions. Thank you.
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Blue Knight Bash Auction and Fundraiser!
When: Friday, April 20, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Where: Fleck Hall and Back Campus at the Upper School
As in years past, we'll be having a wine and beer raffle at the Bash and we need your help! On Thursday morning and afternoon, we'll be collecting bottles of wine or other alcohol of your choice in car line. Members of our parents association will be on hand to take your donation and answer any questions you have about the Bash.
For more Bash information and to purchase tickets for the event please visit https://www.wyomingseminary.org/alumni/alumni-events/bash
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ERB Assessment Test Spring 2018 Dates for Grades 3-7
ERB assessment tests will be administered in April. All Lower School students in grades 3 through 7 will be taking the ERB tests online. Please click here for more information.
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Earth Day Initiatives
At Sem, "Greener is Smarter!" and Earth Day is coming up - April 22! Did you know that virtually every piece of plastic ever made, with the exception of that which has been burned, still exists in some shape or form? During the week of April 16-20 our school will join in Earth Day Network's effort to "End Plastic Pollution" by taking some steps to reduce plastic use. Starting on April 16 we will no longer use plastic cups for condiments in the cafeteria. Save on plastic by pumping neatly on your plate or tan sectioned tray instead. In addition, our Lower School has signed up for the One Less Straw pledge, so straws will be provided only upon request in the cafeteria, and we encourage individuals to take the pledge. To further promote a sustainable Earth during Earth Day week, April 16 will be Meatless Monday in the cafeteria, with Metz providing some extra non-meat protein alternatives.
The Environmental Club will be sharing more plastic facts, ways we can reduce plastic pollution, and recycling right reminders - look in the Knight & Day, the cafeteria TV, and signs around the school. Thanks to our Metz dining service and the Lower School Environmental Club for partnering to help us take steps to reduce plastic use!
Earth Day Dress Down Day
Friday, April 20, will be our Earth Day dress-down day fundraiser to support North Branch Land Trust and Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge. Students wearing shirts that have "Earth Day" printed on their shirts may dress down for free; other students who dress down must wear green-themed t-shirts and pay $2. The Lower School Environmental Club encourages you live Earth Day every day by using less, recycling right, and caring for nature all of the time and in every place.
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Speech Prep
As the seventh-grade speech dates get closer, the iPresent team is offering several after-school opportunities for students to work on their speeches. The dates are optional, but they are very helpful. If students are behind on their speeches, however, we will contact parents to request students to stay after school to meet with iPresent teachers. All meetings will run from 3:15-5:00 p.m. Students can stay for the entire time or a portion of the time. The dates are as follows:
Thursday, April 12
Monday, April 16
Thursday, April 19
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Classroom Happenings
Grade 8 to visit Head Start:
This year each grade level has been asked to perform a service project in conjunction with our Round Square initiative. The Beekman Street Head Start Center in Wilkes-Barre will be the focus for the eighth grade this year. The eighth-grade students will visit with the pre-school aged children, and learn about why programs like this are so important to our community. The date for this project is April 24; the students will leave our school at 8:20 a.m. and return by 10:15 a.m. We are asking students to donate a new or gently used age appropriate book to be left at the Head Start center.
Upcoming Grade 7 Events
On Thursday, April 26 the seventh grade will venture on a tour of the Upper School campus. Speeches will be given during the morning followed by a trip to the Kingston campus. Normal Sem attire applies for the day's activities. Lunch will be provided at the Upper School dining hall. Students will return in time for their 3:12 p.m. dismissal.
On Friday, April 27 the seventh grade will travel to Frances Slocum State Park for a geocaching activity utilizing GPS tracking devices. Students will be bussed from school following their speeches and return to school before end of the day dismissal at 3:12 p.m. Pizza and snacks will be provided for lunch while at the park. Dress down rules will apply for students for the occasion.
Please contact Mr. Davis with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your cooperation.
Grade 2 service project with Meals on Wheels
The second grade students recently participated in a service project for Meals on Wheels of Wyoming Valley. Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to 100 housebound individuals Monday through Friday. Second-graders made 100 spring cards to deliver along with the healthy meals. Some of the children referred to the cards as "100 smiles" that would be shared. Later in the spring the children hope to visit the kitchen of the Church of Christ Uniting in Kingston where the meals are prepared. The following link will give more information about Meals on Wheels of Wyoming Valley: https://www.mealsonwheelswyomingvalley.com. Photos of the students and their project are available below in the Life at Lower School section.
Wyoming Seminary is a member of the Round Square International network of schools. As a member of Round Square, we strive to exemplify the IDEALS of internationalism, democracy, environmentalism, adventure, leadership and service. Service to our community is central to our mission and commitment to the Round Square IDEALS.
Grade 1 partnering with United Way:
The children in grade 1 are doing a service project and partnering with the United Way of Wyoming Valley to collect new and gently used books from now until April 20. Please click here for more information.
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Do you live in Wilkes-Barre?
If you reside in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, please complete and return the attached bus survey form for the upcoming 2018-19 school year.
All WBASD residents must fill out the attached form regardless of whether you need transportation next year or not. WBSAD 2018-19 Bus Form
In order to secure transportation for next year please return all forms to the main office ATTN: Jill no later than April 27.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jill at 570-718-6600 or jmoran@wyomingseminary.org.
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Dodgeball
The annual Middle School Dodgeball tournament will be held on Friday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. It's open to all students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. Teams consist of 3 girls and 3 boys. The cost is $10.00 per player and can be paid by cash or checks made out to WSLS Parents' Association. Entry forms with more detailed information are available in the main office. Deadline for entry is April 10. Parents are welcome and encouraged to come; there is a $3.00 entry fee. All proceeds benefit Eighth Grade graduation.
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Life at Lower School
For information and images about activities, accolades and events at Lower School, click on the links below...
K-9 state trooper visit to preschool
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Mixed Bag Fundraiser
We hope you have all had a chance to look over the Mixed Bag catalog and share with your friends. The catalog sale ended last week to ensure delivery for Mother's Day. However, please feel free to hold onto your catalogs and continue to place online orders until May 11. These orders will ship directly to your home. Every order counts, and supporting us is easy.
Click here to shop online.
The proceeds help to fulfill the teacher "wish list!" It's a win-win; you order beautiful products and we get closer to meeting our fundraising goal for the year! Don't forget to check out the prize sheet; selling just three items will get you a prize!
Happy Shopping,
WSLS Parents Association
P.S. Help spread the word about our fundraiser by sharing the online link!
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An invitation to visit Sem!
Do you know of a student or family who would be interested in learning more about the Lower School? If so, please invite them to attend a Lower School Open House on Sunday, April 29 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Prospective families will have the opportunity to visit classrooms for all grades, toddler-eighth grade, ask questions and see for themselves why Sem is the place for them! For more information contact Tiffany Maakestad at tmaakestad@wyomingseminary.org.
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Save the Date!
Grade 8 students schedule classes for freshman year at Upper School.
On April 25 an evening meeting for all eighth-grade parents will be held to explain the Upper School curriculum and to share a copy of your child's proposed list of courses. Click here for more information.
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Creative Arts Open House
Summer at Sem Creative Arts invites all Sem families to the inaugural Creative Arts Open House on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. The weekend will begin on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the KCCA, with a concert by the Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra, followed by reception and an opportunity to meet the summer program directors. Then on Sunday, the Open House will feature a tour of the KCCA, opportunities to learn more about the program's arts courses, meet program directors and attend masterclasses in dance, theater and music. Registration will be held from 12:30-1:00 p.m. in the KCCA and the event will run from 1:00-2:45 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. all attendees are invited to enjoy a matinee performance of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap," performed by the Wyoming Seminary Players in the BPAC. All events are free! For more information call 570-270-2161 or visit https://www.wyomingseminary.org/summer/creative-arts
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Summer at Sem class registrations available
Summer is almost here, and Sem has many interesting and exciting programs for students from early childhood to middle school! The Summer Explorations Program is designed to engage students in learning and exploring through workshops that emphasize hands-on experiences and lots of fun! The Middle-School STEM Summer Program offers a collaborative learning experience that will inspire creativity and imagination. Registration is now open for both programs. For more information call the Summer at Sem office at 570-270-2161.
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April Showers Bring May Flowers and Dress Code Changes!
Beginning on April 3 the following dress code changes go into effect:
Primary:
Chino shorts may be worn in September, October, April and May
Plain or pleated-front chino shorts may be worn in April and May
Cargo pants or shorts are never permitted
Belts must be worn (suggested for grades 1 and 2, required for grades 3-4)
Sneakers, dress shoes or boots may be worn all year (no sandals or flip-flops)
Middle School (grades 5-8):
Plain or pleated-front chino shorts may be worn in April and May
Belts must be worn
Boots are allowed from November through March only
Dress sandals are permitted in April and May. For safety reasons, no rubber or leather-soled flip flops are permitted
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