WAMS Weekly Update - 12/08/24

December 8th, 2024

Good afternoon WAMS families, this is Principal Aaron Acome.

I hope each of you had a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy the weekend. It’s hard to believe that we are just two weeks from Winter Break.

As we move through these next few weeks, the excitement of the holidays can make it easy to lose focus. Please help us reiterate the importance of following daily expectations for schoolwork and behavior. Staying engaged in the classroom and treating each other with respect will ensure that we all enjoy a positive and productive end to 2024. 

PTO:

The PTO will be selling non-candy grams in the cafeteria on Tuesday, during study hall on Wednesday and in the cafeteria on Thursday for $1.

If you would like to volunteer to help monitor the cafeteria Tuesday or help serve the teachers between 10:30-12:30, please let me know. We need at least three volunteers.

Subs with the Superintendent:

Our new superintendent, Dr. Aaron Fleming, is excited to host a series of community engagement events across the district called: "Subs with the Super." These casual meet-and-greet sessions are designed to strengthen our connection with ABSS families and gather valuable feedback about our schools.

About the Events:

  • Format: Casual drop-in sessions with complimentary refreshments

  • Purpose: Building relationships with families and gathering community input

  • Spanish translation services will be provided at all sessions

  • Families can attend any session, regardless of their school zone

Evening Sessions (5:30-6:30 PM)

  • December 9 - Cummings High School

  • December 10 - Graham High School

  • December 17 - Southern High School

  • December 19 - Eastern Alamance High School

Lunch Sessions (11:30 AM-12:30 PM)

  • December 10 - Southeast Alamance High School

  • December 18 - Western Alamance High School

Athletics:

Wednesday, December 11th: Boy’s and Girls Basketball at WAMS 4:44

Thursday, December  12th: Boy’s and Girls Wrestling at Southern 4:45

Free and Reduced Lunch Application:

Breakfast and lunch are not universally free for all students. If you would like your child to eat meals at school, you will either need to put money on their online account or you will need to secure a free/reduced lunch status by filling out the required form. Paper forms are available in the WAMS main office or you can fill it out online. Please make sure that you have been approved for free or reduced lunch or that your child has lunch money in their account.