About the AlertNow System

Three years ago, WMS introduced AlertNow, an emergency communication system that allows WMS administration to communicate important messages (for example, school closings due to inclement weather, delayed openings, power outages, etc.) to our families and staff through automated phone calls and emails. 

We believe you will find this system as helpful as we do. No more listening to the radio, calling the school or waiting for updates on the state website - when we make a decision to close the school, you will know within minutes!

 

Important information about Monday's test - for families and staff:

We will run a test of the AlertNow system on Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. If you have not received the test message via email and phone by 7:30 p.m. or there are additional phone numbers or email addresses you wish to have contacted during an emergency, please use our contact information update form to make sure we have accurate contact information in our database for any upcoming critical communications.

We are looking for a few good bakers who would be willing to assist with preparing home-baked treats for special events at WMS in exchange for Co-op hours. Providing baked goods is a great way to help the school and, most importantly, make our school visitors feel welcome. Here are a few simple guidelines: 

1. We are looking for any sort of baked good that freezes well. These include muffins, coffee cake or other cakes, and quick breads, like banana, zucchini, etc.
2. Baked goods can be delivered to school in freezer storage bags or light, aluminum foil "pans." Please mark your package with your family's name and as designated for Co-op.  
3. The baked goods can be left at the Front Desk.

Generally speaking, the Co-op hours are based on the amount of time spent preparing the baked goods with an extra hour added to cover the costs. Reimbursement for expenses can also be made if necessary. (When purchasing items for the classroom, an event or program support, the general guideline is that one Co-op hour equals $20 spent.)

Yummy treats will make for every event that much more memorable. We are already gearing up for Grandfriends' Day on Tuesday, November 25, and are hoping to put together a beautiful array of refreshments for our special guests. Please email co-op@wmsde.org if you are interested in helping. We really appreciate your willingness to share your baking expertise with the WMS community!