SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 For a full list of events, please check the online calendar.
September 30: Kindergarten - Lakeland Orchard, 9:15 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. September 30: Grade 8 Parent Meeting, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sordoni Library September 30: Grade 8 Movie Night, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Amato Auditorium October 1: Grade 8 to Bryn Mawr Mountain Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. October 7: Grade 4 to Lehigh Gorge Railway, 9:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. October 8-11: No School - Long Weekend October 14: Lower School Conferences, Noon Dismissal, No Aftercare October 15: No School Toddler-Grade 8, LS Conferences
2021-2022 Academic Calendar
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES WSLS All-School In-Person or Virtual Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 14 and Friday, October 15. Thursday will be a noon dismissal and busing will be available in the morning and at noon. There is no school on Friday. Parents are asked to please schedule your conference online. While everyone is welcome to schedule a conference, we do appreciate conference slots being available for those who most need them. The size of some of our classes makes seeing everyone over the course of conference impossible. If you have any questions as to whether or not a conference is necessary, please feel free to contact your child's teacher or team leader. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions.
Please note: Toddler and Preschool teachers will be be in touch to schedule their own conferences.
Online directions: 1.) Click the following link: Fall Conferences 2.) Double-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. 6.) Teachers will provide a Zoom link and/or it is listed on the sign-up sheet. Grade 8 Movie Night - September 30 Dear Grade 8 Parents, Please open this link for permission and details about the Grade 8 movie being shown tomorrow, September 30th. This is not a mandatory event. For any questions, please contact Mrs. O'Malley at eomalley@wyomingseminary.org. Thank you, The Grade 8 Team Grade 8 Field Trip - October 1 Grade 8 students will be traveling to the Bryn Mawr Mountain Retreat and Conference Center in Honesdale, PA for a team building and bonding experience this Friday, October, 1. Please review the attached letter for important information. The permission waiver was sent home and must be signed and returned if your child is attending this event. Environmental Club - Grades 3 through 8 Interested in Sem's Lower School Environmental Club for grades 3 through 8? Starting in October the club will meet twice per month after school from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and you can participate in the fall, winter, and/or spring term based on what works for you. Please complete this very short Google Form by October 1 if you are interested in joining the club for any or all terms this year so that Mrs. Carrick can schedule meetings around what works best for all members. If you have any questions, please see or email Mrs. Carrick. HEALTH UPDATES As the transmission rate for Covid-19 continues to increase in Luzerne County and throughout Pennsylvania, we need to pull together as a community and follow the mitigation measures set in place to keep our students, faculty and staff safe. • Please have your child continue to wear a mask, social distance and maintain good hand hygiene during after school activities.
• If your child has a sore throat, fever, nasal congestion, cough, fatigue, body aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, follow-up with the pediatrician and get tested for Covid-19.
• Please do not send your child to school sick. Even if their illness is not Covid-related, sick and symptomatic children should not be in school.
• If anyone in your household tests positive for Covid-19, please notify the health office immediately (570) 718-6615. Do not send your child to school until you receive quarantine guidance. For guidelines on Domestic Travel please open here.
Please contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you.
Carol Kollar, RN BSN
Wyoming Seminary Lower School Nurse (570) 407-0409 ckollar@wyomingseminary.org
SEM SPOTLIGHT In this year's first Sem Spotlight episode, Dr. Halon interviews new middle school students about their first few weeks at the Lower School. Have a listen to hear what they had to say! A special thanks to Landon, Nic, Stella, Rorry and Ella! PE Uniforms The Lower School PE Uniforms are now available for purchase through the Sem Store website. The "PE Approved Apparel" tab is on the website for all items that are approved and available for purchase. More items will be added in the coming weeks. Please note that there is free shipping on orders over $75. Reminder: Grades 3-7 change for PE class. Students must wear approved Lower School PE Uniforms. All students in grades 3-7 are expected to have new PE uniforms by the Winter Term. Until new PE uniforms are received, students may wear any Sem gear and/or blue and white t-shirt and shorts. Please contact Mr. Burg with any questions at pburg@wyomingseminary.org. LS Parents Association Selling SEM Masks The masks are 3-Ply polyester with adjustable ear loops and feature the SEM shield in the middle. They are lightweight, breathable and adjustable to create a comfortable fit. They are perfect for school days and fall sporting events! The masks are available in two sizes, Youth size for $8.00 and Adult for $10.00. Please send in a note with payment to the main office and the purchased masks will be sent home with your child.
All proceeds of the sale benefit the Lower School. We are accepting cash or checks made out to Wyoming Seminary.
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