posted Nov 29, 2010 7:05 AM by Wams PTO
At William Annin, a group of teachers compose a team which teaches and works with a common group of students. Currently, each grade level has three teams of teachers, each consisting of five academic teachers, a school counselor, and special education teachers. The teams are referred to as “gold, blue, or green” and have approximately 150 students each. The teams allow for a large grade level of students to be part of a smaller, cohesive group of students who share the same academic classes and teachers. These teachers meet regularly during a common team meeting time to plan curriculum and discuss the needs and progress of their students. They also are able to discuss cross-team curriculum progress, interdisciplinary units, field trips and special activities for their students, as well as schedule parent conferences and special education meetings. In addition, the team concept helps to provide support in the transition between elementary school and high school. |
posted Oct 4, 2010 5:58 AM by Wams PTO
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For the WAMS Spiritwear Order Form, please click on the link below. Please make checks payable to WAMS PTO. Turn in order form and payment to the PTO Box in the office. Questions? Contact Tess Buckley at tessbask@optonline.net or (908) 766-6476. |
posted Sep 8, 2010 1:06 PM by Wams PTO
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The Student Directory is put together by the PTO. When you join the PTO and pay the membership dues ($20), you will receive the Directory. In order to become a PTO member, you need to fill out and send the Directory and Membership Forms along with the membership dues.
Please Note: Directories were delivered to your child in Homeroom in early October.
New Policy: Unless you are a new WAMS family or you have changes to your previous information, you do not have to complete another directory form. The new policy allows us to roll over information from the prior year. 6th grade information will be transferred from existing 5th grade directories. Once the membership due date (September 22nd) has passed, extra directories will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.
Questions? Please contact Noriko Garner at (908) 766-6162.
The Directory and Membership Forms can be accessed by clicking on the links below. |
posted Sep 8, 2010 11:21 AM by Wams PTO
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- Friday Folder - Every family should sign up for the WAMS Friday Folder. The Friday Folder is sent out each Friday and includes important information about your child’s school. Please go to www1.bernardsboe.com/Newsletter_Sign_Up.aspx and sign up to receive these notices if you have not already done so.
- Daily Announcements – William Annin posts the daily announcements made in school every day on its website: www1.bernardsboe.com/WilliamAnninMiddleSchool
- Williamanninpto.com - Important PTO News and Announcements can be viewed on the Home Page of this website. Additional relevant websites can be accessed by scrolling down to the "Related Links" section at the bottom of the Home Page.
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posted Sep 8, 2010 10:54 AM by Wams PTO
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- The PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) meetings are made up of a group of parent volunteers who meet with the Principal on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss concerns that arise in the WAMS community. A PAC representative from your child's grade level can be contacted with parent concerns and/or questions. All concerns are kept strictly anonymous and your reply will be communicated back to you via your selected PAC member.
- The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday of the month in the WAMS Auditorium at 9:15am. The purpose of the meeting is to provide general information through guest speakers about WAMS activities.
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posted Sep 8, 2010 10:45 AM by Wams PTO
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- Regarding a specific class – contact the teacher first! Teachers see over 125 students daily and may not be aware of your concerns. This is an important first step in problem solving. If you don’t get the issue resolved, you may contact the guidance department and/or the department supervisor. You may also reach out to the building administrators, who include the Principal and Assistant Principals, for assistance. The teachers and administration are here to help and want to know of your concerns!
- Social Issues – contact guidance. Do not feel that you and your child are alone. Each student is assigned a Guidance Counselor each year at William Annin. Their job is to help your child navigate their way through middle school. The website for the Guidance Office is: www1.bernardsboe.com/WilliamAnninMiddleSchool/Guidance.aspx
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posted Sep 8, 2010 10:42 AM by Wams PTO
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Student’s grades and attendance record may all be found on the Home Access Center (HAC) at www1.bernardsboe.com/WilliamAnninMiddleSchool/HAC.aspx. |
posted Sep 8, 2010 10:32 AM by Wams PTO
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- Clubs - In the beginning of the year announcements will be made both in school and the Friday Folder letting you and your child know what clubs and activities are available. Please see: www1.bernardsboe.com/WilliamAnninMiddleSchool/Students.aspx
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Annin Explorer - A new after school activity is being offered by the teachers at William Annin in which you may register your child to participate in a mini-unit (i.e. Woods, Art, Theatre, etc.) for a minimal fee to cover costs. Please check out the Annin website at
www1.bernardsboe.com/WilliamAnninMiddleSchool/Annin.aspx for further information.
- Music / Play - Different music (orchestra, band and chorus) and play activities will meet after school. Please check the teacher’s web-site for additional information and check the daily announcements and Friday Folder for additional information.
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posted Sep 8, 2010 10:16 AM by Wams PTO
The Nurse’s Office has a Health Service Site on the William Annin website that should answer any questions you may have.
Please go to www1.bernardsboe.com/WilliamAnninMiddleSchool/Health_Services.aspx and
check it out! It contains lots of valuable information.
For additional questions, the school nurse can be contacted at (908) 204-2610 ext. 103 or 134 |
posted Sep 8, 2010 10:09 AM by Wams PTO
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If your child forgets something, including homework, you may drop it off on their grade shelf in the main office. This shelf is located immediately to the left of the front doors in the main office when you first enter. If it is before your child's lunch period, you may leave a note in their lunch bin letting them know that it is on the shelf and the note will be delivered to your child during their lunch period. Forgotten lunches may be dropped off in the lunch bin in the main office.
The office will not call your child from the classroom to pick up forgotten homework or anything left for them in the main office. |
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