Mr. B is teaching more than just history. This graphic organizer helps students track their progress on a long-term assignment including reflecting on their performance. These are the Habits of Mind that lead to success. #RamResolve @whufsdrams @smurrayLB
We don't usually get to see our students' smiles this year. But we relax the mask mandate slightly for band practice. Here our band works on counting measures in a new piece during a small-group lesson. Isabela's smile is priceless! #RamResolve @whufsdrams @smurraylb
Good afternoon WHMS! It's never the wrong time to talk to your children about responsible social media use and interaction. Here is a site that can help have those hard conversations: https://www.rmhp.org/blog/2019/june/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-social-media-and-internet-use
Good Morning WHMS! I want to remind families that tomorrow, 5/11, is our annual School Budget & Board of Education Trustee election. Voting takes place at the MS gym from 7am to 9pm. The bedrock of our democracy is participating in elections. So come vote! @whufsdrams #RamResolve
Students in Mr. B's social studies class are making commitments to being a good group work partner by signing a contract based on their role in the group. Teaching responsibility while teaching history! #RamResolve @whufsdrams @smurrayLB
Happy Friday, WHMS! Bringing you our #RamPride Award nominees for the week. Congrats to Dominic, Alijah, Mi'Ella, and Samuel for responsibility, kindness, and perseverance. We're so proud of you for making our school a better place to learn! @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB
Shhhh... Students in Ms. Lubliner's Dignity & Tolerance Club are decorating the school for Teacher Appreciation Day. Don't let them know. But since our chalk walk was rained out, we made posters instead. #RamResolve @whufsdrams @smurrayLB
Ss in Ms. Parillo's Algebra class applying to real-life situation. Better to buy a new or used car? Calculate the depreciation to find out. Real-world, hands-on, engaging, demanding work. That's how WHMS rolls! @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB
It's #RamPride Award day at WHMS. This week's nominees exhibited courage, kindness, persistence, and responsibility. Way to go! Daniel, Sophia, Emily, Logan, Tatiana, and Daniel are role models this week. @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB
Our 8th grade students had visitors from WHHS for our annual HS101 program earlier this week. Students from the HS gave tips & advice for how to navigate & succeed as 9th graders across the bridge. Thanks for the mentorship! @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB
Good afternoon WHMS! Please remember to mark your calendars for this year's Board of Education Trustee and School Budget Vote. In a change from the printed calendar, voting will take place on Tuesday, May 11 in the MS gym from 7am to 9pm. Make your voice heard! @whufsdrams
We're a few days behind, but here are our #RamPride Award nominees from last week. Too many to list, but they've exhibited kindness, courage, persistence, & responsibility. Congrats! @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB
WHMS's @MsKiernanReads was the special guest on @whufsdrams "Coffee & Conversation" podcast this week. Take a listen to our reading teacher extraordinaire as she discusses teaching and learning. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x0ChRhDC9-V-o6Dn-yANMcX7l8VRNJjS/view @smurrayLB
Good morning WHMS! Students in Ms. Rogan's English classes made hearts with inspirational phrases for the employees of Stop & Shop following last week's tragedy. They'll be delivered this week. We are all #WestHempsteadStrong and filled with #RamResolve! @whufsdrams @smurrayLB
Good afternoon WHMS! Please remember that the Week @ WHMS is emailed every Sunday morning, but you can also view the weekly plan at: http://www.whufsd.com/schools/week_at_ms
Don't miss the happenings at WHMS. @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB
Good morning WHMS! Do you want to give back to the community? Do you love being outdoors? Put those two together this Sunday for the Halls Pond Park clean-up from 9am to 1pm. Come for any amount of time. Bring gloves, a rake, & a mask. @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB
The past year has been stressful on us all. "NY Project Hope" offers resources, tips, & free crisis counseling. Find out more @ https://nyprojecthope.org/recognizing-coping-with-stress-for-children-and-adolescents/ Don't let the stress fester. @whufsdrams @smurrayLB #RamResolve
Hello WHMS! The NYS Office of Mental Health has released a list of resources to support schools & families during this extended time of trauma. Go to http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/documents/MentalHealthandSuicidePreventionResources.pdf for the full list. @whufsdrams @smurrayLB
WHMS parents, please make sure you check out the Week @ WHMS each Sunday morning in your email. It is also always available at: http://www.whufsd.com/schools/week_at_ms
NYS exams are next week. Those details & more are in the Week @ WHMS. #RamResolve @whufsdrams @smurrayLB
Happy Friday WHMS! Our #RamPride Award winners this week are Johanna, Nuri, and Tahlia for Kindness and Perseverance. The mask can't hide that smile. We're so proud of you being role models for your peers! #RamResolve @whufsdrams @smurrayLB
