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The Book Fair runs through next week. Parents can order and pay online or students can purchase items during the school day.
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The PTO is looking to fill several board positions for the 2023/2024 school year. Please email the PTO if you are interested or have questions. Nominations due by April 6th. email address: wmspto.parentnews@gmail.com
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Woodlawn Middle School Band Concert
Monday, March 20, 2023 7PM
Eastern Alamance HS Auditorium
Admission is free but donations are accepted at the door
Featuring guest conductor, Dr. Jonathan Poquette, Director of Bands at Elon University.
Come help us celebrate!
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Congratulations to Woodlawn Middle School's 7th Grade Clarinetist Olivia Hampton on being selected for the 2023 All State Middle School Band. 👏 She competed against the top 42 clarinetists in the state and will now be representing ABSS at the All State Band Clinic at the end of April on the campus of UNCG. We're proud of you Olivia! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
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We love Hunter's energy! ⚡️ You can tell he's excited to share why he loves working in ABSS. Thanks for sharing, Hunter! #ABSSAskStaff
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Monday, March 6th, is an Early Release Day. Students will dismiss at 12:45.
Spring Pictures are Wednesday, March 8th.
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Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, March 8th. Order pictures on-line or return the completed order form and payment on Picture Day.
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Thursday, February 23rd, is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:45. Friday, February 24th, is a teacher workday and there is no school for students.
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Attend the ABSS Family University on January 30th at Cummings High School.
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The 2nd semester “Soaring To The Front of The Car Rider Line” Raffle will start Monday. The lucky winner will get to pull right up to the front of the pick up line without waiting. The pass will last from 2/6 to 6/9. The PTO be selling tickets in the car rider line in the afternoons next week. Tickets are $10 for 1 or $25 for 3. The winner will be announced by 2/6.
All funds raised support PTO sponsored events and projects.
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January 26th and January 27th are teacher workdays and there is no school for students. Report cards will be available in Powerschool on February 3rd.
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We're Bach with some good music news! 🎶🎺 Four talented Woodlawn Band members auditioned and made it into the All District Band, two of them being eligible to audition to compete and represent Woodlawn at the All State Band in early March. 🌟The following four students will be representing Woodlawn on Jan 27th and 28th at the All District Band Clinic being held at the Durham School of the Arts.
7th Grade Clarinetist: Olivia Hampton*
8th Grade Clarinetist: Ryan McAdoo
8th Grade Trumpeter: Tristan Garrett*
8th Grade Percussionist: Nicholas Mora
*Eligible to audition for All State Band
Congrats to these fine young musicians for their leadership, musical talents and contributions to the Woodlawn Middle School Band program and for representing Woodlawn and county at the district level this year. We wish them all the best! ❤️️
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ABSS Alert UPDATE: Classes have resumed at Woodlawn Middle following a small fire this morning in one of our bathrooms. Thanks to the quick response by our staff and local firefighters. (1/13/23 - 11:25 a.m.)
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ABSS Alert: We’re evacuating Woodlawn Middle at this time due to a small fire. The fire has been extinguished, however there is some smoke in the building. Firefighters are on scene. We hope to resume class soon.
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ABSS Alert: We became aware of a threatening call today (1/12) to 911 regarding potential violence at Woodlawn Middle. We're working closely with law enforcement, who have determined the threats are NOT credible. We will continue to be vigilant to ensure school safety.
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Good evening Woodlawn families. Monday is the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and there is no school for students. Our PTO has a meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, at 6:30, in our Media Center. All parents and teachers are welcome.
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Our first home basketball game is Wednesday, December 7th.
The Winter Band concert is Thursday, December 8th, at 7:00pm in the Eastern High School Auditorium.
The Winter Chorus concert is Monday, December 12th, at 7:00pm, in our cafeteria.
Holiday break runs from December 19th until January 2nd. Students return on Tuesday, January 3rd.
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Reminder, ABSS has implemented a clear bag procedure at all athletic events. Our first home basketball game is Wednesday, December 7th.
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ABSS has implemented a clear bag procedure at all athletic events.
Permitted bags include:
Clear plastic or vinyl bags that are no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
One gallon-sized clear plastic storage bag
Medical Bags (subject to inspection)
Diaper Bags (with an infant/toddler present)
The following bags will NOT be permitted:
Purses
Briefcases
Backpacks
Fanny Packs
Cinch/Drawstring bags
Luggage
Computer/Camera Bags
Fans carrying bags that do not meet the criteria will be turned away from the venue at or near the gates and will have the opportunity to return prohibited items to their vehicle. Additionally, cameras will be permitted into a venue if they are not in their own bags. Credentialed members of the media will be allowed to bring bags into a venue but must consent to search and inspection of all bags.
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Representatives from The Early College, Pre-Collegiate Academy and International Baccalaureate Program will speak to our 8th graders today and host a parent session tomorrow evening at 6:00, in our Media Center. Come learn about the high school options available to our students