OCTOBER 13, 2021 For a full list of events, please check the online calendar.
October 14: Lower School Conferences, Noon Dismissal, No Aftercare October 15: No School: Toddler-Grade 8, LS Conferences October 19: Environmental Meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Room 216 October 22: Grade 1 to Roba's Family Farm, 8:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. October 26: WEBS-Virtual Meeting, 3:30-4:45 p.m. October 27: Grade 2-Of Mice & Mozart, 6:00 p.m., Amato Auditorium October 29: Orange/Black Dress Down for Halloween October 30: Scholarship Day and Open House November 1-5: Scholastic Book Fair
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. HALLOWEEN DRESS DOWN - October 29 We will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 29th. Like last year, we will have a school-wide orange and black dress down day. Students will also enjoy in-class celebrations as well as Middle School pizza parties during lunch. Hopefully, costumes will return next year. Until then, we will make sure it is a spooktacular celebration! Lower School Book Fair Announced Announcing the 2021 WS Lower School Parent's Association Scholastic Book Fair *WHO? WSLSPA and Mrs. Feibus *WHAT? The Scholastic Book Fair of 2021 *When? November 1st -November 5th *Where? Your Sordoni Library at the Lower School *Why? "Because a Book is a Version of the World…" Salman Rushdie Get excited and watch for more information coming your way!
Mrs. Feibus Lower School Librarian lfeibus@wyomingseminary.org MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS Dear Middle School Families,
Please open here for the winter sports information for students in Grades 5 through 8. Remember you must have all the necessary paperwork completed (especially medical) before you are able to begin practice.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.
Edward Plaksa Lower School Athletic Director eplaksa@wyomingseminary.org Grade 4 Lehigh Gorge Railway In conjunction with our studies on our home state of Pennsylvania, Fourth Grade took a field trip to Jim Thorpe to ride the historic Lehigh Gorge Railway and visit Jim Thorpe's Memorials. The railway was a narrated ride describing the history of how the early railway systems closely intertwined with Pennsylvania's coal mining industry. A good time was had by all!
PHOTOS HERE RYAN'S RUN 12 - THANK YOU Our Lower School community raised over $1030 in support of Ryan's Run 12. Wow! We are truly overwhelmed with your generosity and support. The impact your donations will make at Allied Services is tremendous—each and every dollar allows them to continue their incredible work. Please know, that your support will propel us through those tough miles—and from the bottom of our hearts to the tips of our running shoes—we thank you!
~Ms. Callahan, Mrs. Harrison & Mrs. Snowdon Grade 8 Climbs...
Recently, 8th grade attended a field trip to Bryn Mawr Mountain Retreat and Conference Center in Honesdale, PA. The students spent the day outdoors participating in a variety of physical challenges and team building activities.
A great time was had by all! 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
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB DATES Sem's Lower School Environmental Club for grades 3 through 8 will be held two Tuesdays per month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. this year, and we may add a Friday meeting option beginning winter term if there are enough requests for that day. Our second October meeting will be on October 19 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the 7/8 Science Lab, Room 216. We have some exciting things to do this year! Members can participate during any or all terms but you must let Mrs. Carrick know.
Future Tuesday meetings: November 2, November 9, December 7, and December 14. Thank you, Mrs. Carrick jcarrick@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. Thank you for your continued support! 1560 Wyoming Avenue • Forty Fort, PA 18704 • 570-718-6600 |