Principal's Weekly Update

Good Afternoon West Families!

 Thank you to everyone who attended our September All School Meeting.  It is so nice to see everyone together to celebrate West and our students.

 Reminder:  No School Wednesday in honor of Yom Kippur.

 Parent Square

All weekly announcements will now be communicated through Parent Square.  I will be sending this email through both platforms this week, but going forward it will be only through Parent Square.  All emails will be sent to the email address on file.  If there seems to be a problem, please let the office know so that we can help fix any unforeseen issues. 

 You have received an invitation email or text to join Parent Square. Please click the link to activate your account. Activation takes less than a minute. (It was sent last Friday.)

 I would encourage you to download the app for Parent Square to make it easier for you to monitor and access our communications.  You can log in through the app using your email or cell phone number that is on file to receive a new invitation link.

 Weekly Announcements:

1.   Join us next week for Bring PE Home Week. Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.  

Monday:  Jersey Day - wear your favorite jersey

Tuesday: Spirit Day - wear your favorite West Middle Island or Longwood gear

Thursday: International Olympic Day - wear something to represent the country of your choice

Friday: Dress like your P.E. teacher day - Who will you be? :) 

 

2.  Join the Longwood My Brother's and My Sister's Keeper Advisors on Oct 6 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the Middle School to learn more about the activities planned for our students.  Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.  

 

3.  Middle Island Fire Department and sponsoring their annual poster contest

Theme: The Fire Won't Wait! Plan Your Escape.  Please click on the following link for all of the details.  10 TRUTH tickets for every child who participates in addition to having a chance to win an I-PAD! Deadline: Oct 11 - return all posters to the school.  Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.  

 

4. PTA Class Parent Helper  The PTA is looking for parents to be class helpers and class parents.  If you are interested in assisting with class parties and school-wide functions, please consider volunteering to be a class parent or helper. Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.  Please use this link to sign up to be a Class Helper: https://forms.gle/PG1eSFsusAAPvwrH8 

 

5.  Girl Scouts - Would your daughter like to join Girl Scouts?  WMI is hosting a troop for each grade level which will meet on Thursdays during recess.  This troop will function just like any troop that would be formed and meet outside of school.  The girls will earn badges, complete projects and even sell cookies!  If you are interested in having your daughter, join our WMI Girl Scout Troop, please click on the link below.  Scholarships are available to assist with registration fees. Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information. https://www.gssc.us/en/for-volunteers/forms/gs-explorations.html 

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good Afternoon West Families!

Reminder: No School Monday - Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day

Next week is School Spirit Week!  Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.  

Monday:  No School

Tuesday: Crazy Hat Day

Wednesday: Decades Day (dress in your favorite decade)

Thursday: BEE yourself Day (dress in yellow and black)

Friday:  School Spirit Day (dress in your WMI or Longwood gear)

 

Reminders:

1.  Columbus Day Basketball Camp, Monday, October 10.  Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.

2.   Middle Island Fire Department is sponsoring their annual poster contest.

Theme: The Fire Won't Wait! Plan Your Escape.  10 TRUTH tickets for every child who participates in addition to having a chance to win an I-PAD!  Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.

Deadline: Oct 11 - return all posters to the school

Please join the Middle Island Fire Department for their Open House on Friday, October 14 6pm - 9 pm.  Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.

3.  Friendship Class Lists - In collaboration with the PTA, we will be assisting with creating Friendship Lists for each class in order to help facilitate outside communication between families and students.  If you would like your child to be included on a list with your phone number and/or email address, please use the following link to provide this information.  Only families who have submitted their information will receive a copy of the list.  

https://forms.gle/Kz6gfzds9YRouphDA

Have a great weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal

Hello West Families!  

Fall always brings lots of ​fun and activities.  Please read carefully so that you don't miss out on anything.

Have a great weekend!

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal

 

Last Call!  

Classroom Friendship List

In collaboration with the PTA, we will be assisting with creating Friendship Lists for each class in order to help facilitate outside communication between families and students.  If you would like your child to be included on a list with your phone number and/or email address, please use the following link to provide this information.  Only families who have submitted their information will receive a copy of the list.  

Friendship Class Lists  

 

Veteran's Day

We will be honoring our Veteran's at our next All School Meeting on November 10.  If you have a Veteran you would like us to honor please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.

 

Thanksgiving Pies

Thanksgiving is coming up! Please support the PTA and also make your life a little easier for the holidays by ordering a pie to enjoy! Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Sock Sale

The Fourth Grade Committee is sponsoring a cool Sock Sale.  Show your school spirit and order a pair of socks!  The socks are great for sports and every day wear.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Fall Fest

October 29 11:00 am - 2 pm Come Rain or Shine to join West for some fun family fall activities.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Kindergarten T-Shirts

WMI Class of 2035 students are invited to purchase a Kindergarten shirt. Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Fourth Grade Parents:

Please consider joining the 4th grade committee to make this year the best year ever for your children as 4th graders at West!  Sign up through the following form.  

4th Grade Committee Form 

Trunk or Treat
October 29: 4-7pm Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

 

 

Good Afternoon West ​Middle Island Families!

We have two very exciting announcements for this coming week!

West Middle Island Fall Festival 

• TOMORROW October 29 11 am - 2 pm
• We can't wait to see everyone there!

Dress as your Favorite Character Day

• Monday, October 31st
• Our students have been working very hard each and every day.  We set a school-wide goal of earning 900 green ticket to earn a dress up day!  We are very proud that we earned 1,063 tickets!  Each student is invited to ​dress as their favorite character on Monday, October 31.
• Please be reminded that toy weapons and masks are not allowed.

 

Candy for a Cause

• We are once again collecting unwanted Halloween Candy.
• Please see the flyer in our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

Thanks for Giving Celebration

In November, we will begin a month of celebrating gratefulness and giving thanks.  We will be collecting donations for our annual Thanksgiving Drive.  Please see our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

• Kindergarten: Cake/Bread Mix
• Grade 1: Cranberry sauce/canned fruit
• Grade 2:  Canned Vegetables
• Grade 3:  Canned Gravy
• Grade 4: Stuffing/Instant Mashed Potatoes
• In addition, we will have a Thanksgiving inspired spirit week the week of November 14 - 17.
• If you are in need of Thanksgiving support, please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for information.  

 

LYSA Baseball and Softball

• Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information about how to join.  

Have a Great Weekend!

Mrs. Schaentzler

 

Good Afternoon West Middle Island Families!  

​Please take time to read through all of our November events - We are truly blessed to have so many ​activities to share with ​our students.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the BEAUTIFUL weather.

 

Candy for a Cause

We are once again collecting unwanted Halloween Candy.  Please bring in any unwanted Halloween candy for donation to Branches by November 10th. Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Thanks for Giving Celebration

In November, we will begin a month of celebrating gratefulness and giving thanks.  We will be collecting donations for our annual Thanksgiving Drive.  Please see the attached flier for all of the details.  Please help your grade level collect the following - 

Kindergarten: Cake/Bread Mix

Grade 1: Cranberry sauce/canned fruit

Grade 2:  Canned Vegetables

Grade 3:  Canned Gravy

Grade 4: Stuffing/Instant Mashed Potatoes

In addition, we will have a Thanksgiving inspired spirit week the week of November 14 - 17. Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

If you are in need of Thanksgiving support. Please visit our Backpack Flyer tab for more information.  

 

WMI Thanksgiving Parade November 22nd 2:10 pm

Please join us for our annual Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving ​Parade.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

 

Thanksgiving Pies  ORDERS DUE 11/19

Thanksgiving is coming up! Please support the PTA and also make your life a little easier for the holidays by ordering a pie to enjoy! Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Holidays Around the World Sign up by November 18th!

Please join us at our Holidays Around the World Evening on December 6th 6:30-8:00pm.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Good Afternoon West Middle Island Families! 

We had a beautiful day to celebrate our Veterans during our All School Meeting.  Thank you to those who were able to come and celebrate with us.

Thanks for Giving Celebration

Spirit Week NEXT WEEK

Monday:  Cranberry Sauce Day  - Wear red

Tuesday: Pumpkin Pie Day - Wear orange

Wednesday:  Mashed Potato Day - Wear white or yellow

Thursday:  Green Bean Casserole Day - Wear green

Friday: Turkey Day - Wear something festive!

In November, we will begin a month of celebrating gratefulness and giving thanks.  We will be collecting donations for our annual Thanksgiving Drive.  Please see our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for all of the details.  Please help your grade level collect the following - 

Kindergarten: Cake/Bread Mix

Grade 1: Cranberry sauce/canned fruit

Grade 2:  Canned Vegetables

Grade 3:  Canned Gravy

Grade 4: Stuffing/Instant Mashed Potatoes

If you are in need of Thanksgiving support.  Please see our Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

Order from Panera and Support Our 4th Grade Committee Thursday, November 17th

WMI Thanksgiving Parade November 22nd 2:10 pm

Please join us for our annual Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Parade

Thanksgiving Pies  ORDERS DUE 11/19

Thanksgiving is coming up! Please support the PTA and also make your life a little easier for the holidays by ordering a pie to enjoy!

Holidays Around the World Sign up by November 18th!

Please join us at our Holidays Around the World Evening on December 6th 6:30-8:00pm

COED WINTER Basketball League starting November 18th and Veteran's Day Basketball Camp

Thank you & Have a Great Weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

Good Afternoon West Middle Island Families!  Please each week I ask you to take the time to read through carefully.  Truly we have a TON of information in this week's message.  Lot of holiday information and some other community events as well.  

 

WMI Thanksgiving Parade November 22nd 2:10 pm

Please join us for our annual Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Parade.  Visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

 

Thanksgiving Pies  ORDERS DUE TODAY!

Thanksgiving is coming up! Please support the PTA and also make your life a little easier for the holidays by ordering a pie to enjoy!  Visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

 

Holidays Around the World Sign up by November 18th! LAST DAY TODAY

Please join us at our Holidays Around the World Evening on December 6th 6:30-8:00pm.  Visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

 

WMI Snowflake Holiday Drive

Our annual Snowflake Drive is beginning next week.  If you are able to donate an item, please see the flier for details.  If you are in need of assistance, please also see the flier for details.  Together we will make an amazing holiday season for everyone.   Visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.

 

Family STEAM Night Winter Wonderful November 30 6 - 8 pm

Please join us for our first ​family engagement night of the year.  We are excited to be back in ​the ​building for this event.  Come and enjoy an evening of fun creating with your child.   Visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.

Makerspace: Cleaning out your closets? Items needed for our Makerspace please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information about how you can help donate items.  

 

4th Grade Committee Clothing Drive December 4th

4th grade committee is collecting clothing and household donations.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for how you support our clothing drive.  

All proceeds benefit the 4th grade committee.

 

Brookhaven Tree Lighting Ceremony December 2 at 6 pm.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Brookhaven Holiday Light Show December 3 - December 18

Looking for some Holiday fun?  Check out the Brookhaven Light Show information.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Basketball League

Grades 1 - 6 Co-Ed Basketball League.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Have a great weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good Eventing West Middle Island Families!  Thank you to those families who attended our STEAM Winter Wonderland Family Engagement Night.  Everyone had a great time.

 Truly we have a TON of information in this week's message.  Lot of holiday information and some other community events as well.  Please take time to read through each event so that you are sure not to miss out!

Upcoming PTA events:

PTA Meeting, Monday, December 5th 7 pm Primary Cafeteria

Holiday Boutique Dec 5 - 9

Holidays Around the World and Boutique Dec 6 6:30 - 8 pm

 

Parent Teacher Conferences

December 13th and 14th - Please call the office if you do not have an appointment

 

WMI Snowflake Holiday Drive

Our annual Snowflake Drive has begun.  If you are able to donate an item, please see the flyer in our Backpack Flyers tab.  If you are in need of assistance, please also see the flier for details.  Together we will make an amazing holiday season for everyone.

 

Makerspace: Cleaning out your closets? Items needed for our Makerspace please check out our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

4th Grade Committee Clothing Drive December 4th

4th grade committee is collecting clothing and household donations.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  All proceeds benefit the 4th grade committee.

 

Brookhaven Tree Lighting Ceremony December 2 @ 6 pm

See the flyer in our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.

 

Brookhaven Holiday Light Show December 3 - December 18

Looking for some Holiday fun?  Check out the Brookhaven Light Show information in our Backpack Flyers tab. 

 

7th Precint's Annual Breakfast with Santa December 10:  10 am - 1 pm

Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

Sign up by 12/5

 

Basketball League

Grades 1 - 6 Co-Ed Basketball League

Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

Have a Great Weekend, 

Mrs. Schaentzler

Hello West Middle Island Families!  The holiday fun is in full swing!

This Saturday, December 10: 8 am - 12 pm is Longwood's Holiday Character Breakfast!  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

This week begins our Holiday Spirit Week count down until Winter break. Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab and join in the fun!  

Parent Teacher Conferences THIS WEEK TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY!

December 13th and 14th - Please call the office if you do not have an appointment

Reminder we have half days for the students on conference days!  (Tuesday and Wednesday)

WMI Snowflake Holiday Drive

Our annual Snowflake Drive has begun.  If you are able to donate an item, please see the flyer in our Backpack Flyers tab for details.  If you are in need of assistance, please also see the flyer for details.  Together we will make an amazing holiday season for everyone.

Makerspace: Cleaning out your closets? Items needed for our Makerspace please click on the flyer in our BackPack Flyers tab for more information. 

 

Brookhaven Holiday Light Show: December 3 - December 18

Looking for some Holiday fun?  Check out the Brookhaven Light Show information found in our Backpack Flyers tab.  

​Outdoor ​Basketball Program (Clinic and Games)

​Age 3 - 14 ​begins March 19th - Register ​now! See the flyer in our Backpack Flyer tab to learn more.  

Have a Great Weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Thank you for everyone who came for parent teacher conferences.  If you were not able to attend, please call the school and we will help schedule an alternate time for you.

Our Holiday Spirit Week count down until Winter break is in full swing.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

WMI clothing pantry is in need of new or gently used clothing. Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

Brookhaven Holiday Light Show December 3 - December 18
Looking for some Holiday fun?  Check out the Brookhaven Light Show information.  Information can be found in our Backpack Flyers tab.  

Winter Break Basketball Clinic for Grades 1st - 6th
Join the Longwood Girls Varsity Basketball Team on Wednesday, December 28th noon-3 pm for a basketball ​clinic.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

Have a great weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Thank you for everyone who was able to log on to our All School meeting.  I know we had a few technical difficulties, but the students had an amazing time. We are in the process of uploading the sharing class videos to our new Facebook page.  

 

Please be sure to check out our West Middle Island Facebook page: West Middle Island Facebook Page

 

 

Winter Recess starts tonight.  No school from Dec 24 - January 2.

 

If you are doing any cleaning of closets over break.....WMI clothing pantry is in need of new or gently used clothing.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

 

Winter Break Basketball Clinic for Grades 1st - 6th

Join the Longwood Girls Varsity Basketball Team on Wednesday, December 28th noon-3 pm for a basketball clinic.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Have a wonderful holiday, 

 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Please be sure to like us on our new West Middle Island Facebook page: West Middle Island Facebook Page

 

Next week begins our PARP celebration for the month of January.  

Please see the calendar of events posted in our Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Monday:  Choose a Book to Read

Tuesday: Respond to Nighttime Read

Wednesday: Read the instructions to a board game

Thursday: Design a bookmark

Friday:  Hand in Read to the Principal Slips

Longwood Unity Walk: Saturday, January 14, 2023 11 am begins at Coram School.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

4th Grade Committee Presents: Stranger Danger Class  Friday, January 20th 6 pm, WMI Intermediate Gym  

Please sign up to join Soke Michael Hutchings, owner/instructor of All Island Martial Arts in Middle Island to learn how to avoid strangers.

Admission: $5 donation per child

More information about the Stranger Danger Class can be found in our Backpack Flyers tab.  

4th Grade Students:  Please consider submitting a design for ​our yearbook cover.  Please see our Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

 

Have a Great Weekend everyone, 

 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Reminder NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 16, 2023 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Please be sure to like us on our new West Middle Island Facebook page: West Middle Island Facebook Page

Longwood Unity Walk: Saturday, January 14, 2023 11 am begins at Coram School.  Please check out our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

Our PARP celebration continues! Please see our Backpack Flyers tab for the calendar of events.  

Monday:  NO SCHOOL - Keep Reading

Tuesday: Rolo-ver Day - Wear your pajamas to school today.

Wednesday: Night Time Read - Dress as your favorite character day.  

Thursday: Taste the Rainbow - Show your grade level pride and wear your color.

       K - Blue

       Gr 1 - Green

       Gr 2 - Yellow

       Gr 3 - Orange

       Gr 4 - Red

Friday:  WEST kids are Sweet! Dress as your favorite candy.

 

4th Grade Committee Presents: Stranger Danger Class  Friday, January 20th 6 pm, WMI Intermediate Gym. ALL WEST STUDENTS: Please sign up to join Soke Michael Hutchings, owner/instructor of All Island Martial Arts in Middle Island to learn how to avoid strangers.

Admission: $5 donation per child.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab to sign up.  

4th Grade Students:  Please consider submitting a design for our yearbook cover.  See our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

Have a Great Weekend!

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Please be sure to like us on our new West Middle Island Facebook page: West Middle Island Facebook Page

 

PARP celebration continues!

What a great time to sign up for the Longwood Public Library Winter Reading Challenge! January 9 - February 26

Sign up at mylpl.beanstack.org

Please see the flyer on our Digitial Backpack Flyers tab from the Longwood Public Library for more details.

Don't forget to sign up for Petra Puppets on Saturday, February 25 at 11 am (Registration opens Februrary 7)

Please see the PARP calendar of events in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

Monday:  Turn in your bookmark

Tuesday:  Read to a stuff animal

Wednesday: Poem in Your Pocket Day

Thursday: Keep on Reading!

Friday: Reading ​Forms are Due!

 

4th Grade Students:  Please consider submitting a design for our yearbook cover.  Visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more details. 

 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

 

Hope you had a great week. Please do not forget to read through each of the events and notices listed below.

 

Fourth Grade Committee Fundraiser:

Looking for something for dinner?  Try going to Chipotle Wednesday, Feburary 1st,  5 - 9 pm in Selden. Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  Bring the flyer with you when you visit Chipotle to  support the 4th grade committee.

Family Bingo: 

Please join us for family BINGO on 2/16 from 7 - 8:30 pm.  Please use the link found with our Digital Backpack Flyers to register your family by 2/9.

Attention Fourth Grade:

Yearbook baby pictures are due February 24th.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to learn more.  

Basketball Clinic and Games: Register by 2/8  Start Date March 19th.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Additional notice:

Ms. Valot, our school counselor, will be out for a period of time on medical leave.  Please see the attached letter for more information. 

Ms Valot Letter

Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Hope you had a great week. Please do not forget to read through each of the events and notices listed below.  We have a lot of fun and exciting events planned!

Reminder if your child has been recommended or signed up for Extended Day and/or MBK/MSK and Math Olympiads please see below:

• Extended Day Program:   begins on  Monday, February  6th.  This program will take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:40 - 4:40 p.m. which is after our regular school day.
•  MBK/MSK and Math Olympiads: begins on Friday, February 10th. These programs will take place from 3:40 - 4:40.

 

Upcoming Events:

SOUP- ER Bowl Please join WMI in our Annual Soup-er Bowl Celebration THIS WEEK.  Have your child bring in a can of Soup and place it in the bin of the team that they want to win the SUPER BOWL.  ​All week we will be collecting and counting. Who will be the winner?  BRANCHES of course!  Because we will be donating all of the soup to our local chapter to help families in need.  Please see our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Family Engagement Night: NEW DATE Wednesday, February 15 6 - 8 pm We hope that you can join us for another Baking with the Principal Event.  Please sign up via this link: https://tinyurl.com/baking28  Don't forget to visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

Family Bingo: 

Please join us for family BINGO on 2/16 from 7 - 8:30 pm.  Please use the following link to register your family by 2/9.  Sign up for Family BINGO

 

Attention Fourth Grade:

Yearbook baby pictures are due February 24th.  Please see the flyer posted in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

Basketball Clinic and Games: Register by 2/8  Start Date March 19th.   Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

Have A Wonderful Weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Hope you had a great week. Please do not forget to read through each of the events and notices listed below.  We have a lot of fun and exciting events planned!

CALLING ALL PARENTS: The College and Career committee knows our parents here at West have some interesting careers.  We would love to have you share your career with our students here at West.  Please fill out the following form so we can contact you. College and Career Day Parent Sign up  Our Primary Career Day will take place on Tuesday May 9th, the Intermediate Career Day will take place on Thursday May 11th.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Orner at amanda.orner@longwoodcsd.org

Upcoming Events:

• Family Engagement Night: NEW DATE Wednesday, February 15: 6 - 8 pm We hope that you can join us for another Baking with the Principal Event. Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  Please sign up via this link: https://tinyurl.com/baking28   

• Science Fair:  ​Please be sure to hand in your Science Fair Paperwork as soon as possible.  We are so excited to learn about ​your amazing projects.  Always remember: ​Think, Dream, Believe, Dare!  You are all amazing Scientists!

 

Reminder:

Attention Fourth Grade: Yearbook baby pictures are due February 24th.  Please visit our Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Hope you had a great week. Please do not forget to read through each of the events and notices listed below.  We have a lot of fun and exciting events planned!

 

Reminder:  NO SCHOOL next week Feb 13 - 17th.  WINTER BREAK

CALLING ALL PARENTS: The College and Career committee know our parents here at West have some interesting careers.  We would love to have you share your career with our students here at West.  Please sign up for this event via the sign up sheet found on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  Our Primary Career Day will take place on Tuesday May 9th, the Intermediate Career Day will take place on Thursday May 11th.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Orner at amanda.orner@longwoodcsd.org

Do you or your neighbor have a  pre-school aged child? We would love to have them join our UPK program.  Please share the flyer about our UPK program with them.  You can locate this flyer on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Upcoming Events:

• Science Fair:  Please be sure to hand in your Science Fair Paperwork as soon as possible.  We are so excited to learn about your amazing projects.  Always remember: Think, Dream, Believe, Dare!  You are all amazing Scientists!

• Attention 2nd Grade Boys: LYSA Lacrosse is looking for some more 2nd grade boys to play this spring.  Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Attention Fourth Grade: Yearbook baby pictures are due February 24th.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for details.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Hope you had a great week. Please do not forget to read through each of the events and notices listed below.  We have a lot of fun and exciting events planned!

 

Wednesday March 8 Mental Health Matters Day -All students ​and staff are encouraged to wear GREEN.

 

Calling all artists and future movie makers!  Create a poster  that could be part of Suffolk County Police Department's Bicycle Safety Pamphlet. Deadline March 8th.  See the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

CALLING ALL PARENTS: The College and Career committee know our parents here at West have some interesting careers.  We would love to have you share your career with our students here at West.  Please fill out the following form so we can contact you: College and Career Day Parent Sign Up Form.  Our Primary Career Day will take place on Tuesday May 9th, the Intermediate Career Day will take place on Thursday May 11th.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Orner at amanda.orner@longwoodcsd.org

 

Do you or your neighbor have a  pre-school aged child? We would love to have them join our UPK program.  Please share the flyer about our Pre-K program found on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab with family and friends around Longwood.

 

Yearbook information:

Grades K-3 families: If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, please see the flyer found on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Upcoming Events:

Spring Picture Day has been rescheduled for March 24th.

 

Science Fair:  

All students that submitted a letter of intent for the Science Fair, don't forget to submit your "Science Topic Entry Form" as soon as possible.  Also, don't forget to turn in your "Summary of Project Form" as well. You can access these form on our WMI Facebook page and on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Attention 4th Grade Parents:

If you would like to have a message printed in our 2022-2023 yearbook for your child, please check out the flyers found on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Hope you had a great week. Please do not forget to read through each of the events and notices listed below.  We have a lot of fun and exciting events planned! Fourth grade families: please be sure to check out our special section pertaining to 4th grade activities at the end of this email.  

Science Fair week is here!  Projects can be dropped off Monday 3/13 morning at the gym.  We are looking forward to seeing all of the amazing ideas of our budding scientists!  Please be sure to come and view all of the projects on Thursday 3/16 evening.  Good luck to all participants!

PTA Nominations: It's that time of year again, where we begin the PTA nomination progress. Please consider joining the board of our PTA. Send in your letter of intent to the school in a sealed envelope labeled WMI Nomination Committee by 3/30/23.

Congratulations to all of our 4th graders and their amazing Lego presentations.  Thank you to all parents and family members who came to view the projects this week.  Don't forget to see our post on the WMI Facebook page.

CALLING ALL PARENTS: The College and Career committee know our parents here at West have some interesting careers.  We would love to have you share your career with our students here at West.  Please fill out the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab, so we may contact you.  Our Primary Career Day will take place on Tuesday May 9th, the Intermediate Career Day will take place on Thursday May 11th.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Orner at amanda.orner@longwoodcsd.org

Do you or your neighbor have a  pre-school aged child? We would love to have them join our UPK program.  Please share the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab and on our school Facebook page with family and friends around Longwood.

 

Yearbook information:

Grades K-3 families: If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, please see the flyer found on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  Grade 4 families: Yearbooks will be provided for each 4th grade student.

 

Upcoming Events:

• Spring Picture Day has been rescheduled for March 24th.

 

Attention 4th Grade Parents:

• Yearbook Information: If you would like to have a message printed in our 2022-2023 yearbook for your child, please see the links found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to share your message and process the $5.00 payment. Due by 3/16.

• Lawn Sign Information: If you would like to order a Lawn Sign to celebrate your fourth grader, please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up. Each sign costs $10.  Payment options (cash, PayPal or Venmo) are included on the form. All orders are due by 4/21.  Any questions please email: Mrs. Calise at jjemo5@aol.com. 

 

Thank you and have a great weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Hope you had a great week. Thank you to everyone who participated in the All School Meeting.  Remember you can watch the shares on our Facebook page.  WMI Facebook Page

Please do not forget to read through each of the events and notices listed below.  We have a lot of fun and exciting events planned!

Fourth grade families: please be sure to check out our special section pertaining to 4th grade activities at the end of this post.  

 

Congratulations to all of our 2023 Science Fair Winners!

Kindergarten

• First Place - Julianna Zick - Is butter better?
• Second Place - Sophia Simard - What is the most common color of M&M’s?
• Third Place -Venice Francis - Keep it fresh. 

Grade 1

• First Place - Lily Meklenburg - Stick or pop!  What materials do bubbles stick to?
• Second Place -  Kelsey Hansen - How can I keep fresh cut flowers from dying so quick?
• Third Place -Teddy Ledford - Gummy Bear osmosis experiment.

Grade 2

• First Place - Omar Nugdalla - Do people run faster with their arms moving?
• Second Place -  Olivia Kelvas - Can you pop a balloon with fruit?
• Third Place - Kaylee SanPaolo - Which battery lasts the longest?

Grade 3

• First Place - Julia Bancroft,  - Are you tuned into your homework?
• Second Place - Aubree Ambroise - What’s popping?
• Third Place - Benjamin Clark - O.J. or Prime Mmmm, electrolytes!

Grade 4

• First Place - Aubrey Urbanowiecz- Does N.Y. water really make Pizza taste better than other states?
• Second Place -  Gwenyth Greenberg - Helping heartburn?
• Third Place -  Carter Rodriguez - Which drink decays teeth the most?

 

Grades 3 - 4 NYS Assessment Information: 

Grades 3 - 4 Assessments are right around the corner.  Please take the time to read all of the information provided.  

Grade 3 ELA: April 19th and 20th

Grade 4 ELA: April 24th and 25th

Please see the letter posted in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for further important information about the testing. 

 

 

FAME: Families Adding Math Everyday WEEK 

BEGINS this MONDAY, March 20th.  Join West in some math family fun. Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

• Monday: NUMBERS ALL AROUND - Wear something with a number on it.
• Tuesday: MONEY MATTERS - Find some change and count it out as a family.
• Wednesday: PATTERNS CAN BE UNIQUE - Wear clothing with patterns
• Thursday: HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? - Count how many steps it takes to get from your bedroom to the kitchen. Who in you family took the most steps?
• Friday: WORD PROBLEMS - Create a word problem with your family.  Send it in and we will create a fun activity with your submission.

 

PTA Nominations

It's that time of year again, where we begin the PTA nomination progress. Please consider joining the board of our PTA. Send in your letter of intent to the school in a sealed envelope labeled WMI Nomination Committee by 3/30/23. For more information please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

WMI Career Day

CALLING ALL PARENTS: The College and Career committee know our parents here at West have some interesting careers.  We would love to have you share your career with our students here at West.  Please fill out the sign up form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab, so we may contact you.  Our Primary Career Day will take place on Tuesday May 9th, the Intermediate Career Day will take place on Thursday May 11th.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Orner at:  amanda.orner@longwoodcsd.org

 

 

Do you or your neighbor have a  pre-school aged child? We would love to have them join our UPK program.  Please share the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab with family and friends around Longwood.

 

Spring Break Basketball Clinic: 

Longwood Booster Club is hosting a basketball clinic for students in Grades 1 - 8 on April 5th from: 9 am -3 pm.  Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Yearbook information

Grades K-3 families: If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Upcoming Events

• Spring Picture Day has been rescheduled for March 24th.

 

 

Attention 4th Grade Parents

• Lawn Sign Information: If you would like to order a Lawn Sign to celebrate your fourth grader, please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up. Each sign costs $10.  Payment options (cash, PayPal or Venmo) are included on the form. All orders are due by 4/21.  Any questions please email: Mrs. Calise at jjemo5@aol.com.

 

Thank you and have a great weekend, 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

 

Hope you had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend.

 

Please do not forget to read through each of the events and notices listed below.  We have a lot of fun and exciting events planned!

 

Fourth grade families: please be sure to check out our special section pertaining to 4th grade activities at the end of this email.  

 

Grades 3 - 4 NYS Assessment Information:  Grades 3 - 4 Assessments are right around the corner.  Please take the time to read all of the information provided.  

Grade 3 ELA: April 19th and 20th

Grade 4 ELA: April 24th and 25th

Please see the letter found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information about NYS Assessment information.  

 

Night with My Hero Go Dance will be Friday, April 14th 6:00pm or 7:30 pm.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up for a slot.

 

PTA Nominations: It's that time of year again, where we begin the PTA nomination progress. Please consider joining the board of our PTA. Send in your letter of intent to the school in a sealed envelope labeled WMI Nomination Committee by 3/30/23. For more information please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

 

PTA Art Funraiser:  Our SilverGraphics Art Fundraiser is underway. Order Catalogs were sent home recently. You can order beautiful keepsakes personalized with your child's artwork. These make great gifts and collectibles to enjoy for years to come!  Orders are due by 3/29/2023

Order online at https://www.silvergraphics.com/shop/ 

using Access Code:  WMI23Art

 

 

Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  Use the following link to assist with the registration process.  Please share this with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.  

Kindergarten Registration Link

 

Spring Break Basketball Clinic:   Longwood Booster Club is hosting a basket ball clinic for students Gr 1 - 8 on April 5, 9 am -3 pm.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

 

Yearbook information:

Grades K-3 families: If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

Grade 4 families: Yearbooks will be provided for each 4th grade student.

 

 

Summer Reading Program: Looking for additional summer reading help for your child?  Please consider the following program.  Click on the link for more information. Summer Reading Skills

 

 

Attention 4th Grade Parents:

• Lawn Sign Information: If you would like to order a Lawn Sign to celebrate your fourth grader, please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up. Each sign costs $10.  Payment options (cash, PayPal or Venmo) are included on the form. All orders are due by 4/21.  Any questions please email: Mrs. Calise at jjemo5@aol.com.

 

Have a Great Weekend, 

 

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

 

Although today is the last day of school before our Spring break, please be sure to take some time to read through our weekly email to ensure you are up to speed on all of the events at West.

 

Reminder:  NO SCHOOL April 3 -10.  See everyone TUESDAY April 11.

 

Night with My Hero Go Dance Friday, April 14th:  6:00pm or 7:30 pm Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  Deadline: April 7th.  

 

LYSA Spring Flag Football:  Please click on the following link if you are interested in signing your child up for spring football.  LYSA Flag Football

 

 

Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  Use the following link to assist with the registration process.  This link can also be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab and on our school Facebook page.  Please share this with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.  

Kindergarten Registration Link

 

Spring Break Basketball Clinic:   Longwood Booster Club is hosting a basket ball clinic for students Gr 1 - 8 on April 5, 9 am -3 pm.  Please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Yearbook information:

Grades K-3 families: If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, please see the flyer found on our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  Grade 4 families: Yearbooks will be provided for each 4th grade student.

 

Summer Reading Program: Looking for additional summer reading help for your child?  Please consider this program!  Check out the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

 

Attention 4th Grade Parents:

Band and Orchestra Concert and ​Rehearsal Information:  Please ​read the follow letter regarding band and orchestra   ​​​​​Band and Orchestra Concert Information

 

 

Lawn Sign Information:

If you would like to order a Lawn Sign to celebrate your fourth grader, please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up. Each sign costs $10.  Payment options (cash, PayPal or Venmo) are included on the form. All orders are due by 4/21.  Any questions please email: Mrs. Calise at jjemo5@aol.com.

 

Thank you!

Mrs. Schaentzler 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Parenting Skills Workshop:
Please join our school counselor, Ms. Valot for a series of parenting skills workshops held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on:
Thursday, April 20
Monday, April 24
Monday, May 1st
Thursday, May 4th
Monday, May 8th
Thursday, May 18th
Thursday June 1st 
Designed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the seven workshops to assess, build, practice and utilize the key skills for effective parenting. Space is limited.  You can find more information about this workshop and sign up via the form posted in our Digital Backpack Flyer tab.  

2023-2024 Parent Input Form: Each year WMI teachers and administration pride ourselves on making balanced classes.  As part of the process, I always include an opportunity for parents to share with me important information about your child that will assist me in making decisions about classes for next year.  Please do not include any teacher requests or names of teachers on this form or I will be forced to disregard the information provided. Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to access the  Parent Input Form. The Deadline is: May 19th.

Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  The link for Kindergarten Registration can be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  Please share this with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.  
Kindergarten Registration Link

Yearbook information:
Grades K-3 families: If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, please see the flyer posted in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  
Grade 4 families: Yearbooks will be provided for each 4th grade student.

Summer Reading Program: Looking for additional summer reading help for your child?  Please consider the following program.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details about the summer reading program offered through Fordham University.   

Attention 4th Grade Parents:
Band and Orchestra Concert and Rehearsal Information can be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  Please visit this tab to view a letter from Mr. Nevola and Mrs. Morton.  

Lawn Sign Information:
If you would like to order a Lawn Sign to celebrate your fourth grader, please use the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  Each sign costs $10.  Payment options (cash, PayPal or Venmo) are included on the form. All orders are due by 4/21.  Any questions please email: Mrs. Calise at jjemo5@aol.com.

Have a Great Weekend,

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 
 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Parenting Skills Workshop:

Please join our school counselor, Ms. Valot for a series of parenting skills workshops held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on: 

Monday, April 24

Monday, May 1st

Thursday, May 4th

Monday, May 8th

Thursday, May 18th

Thursday June 1st 

Designed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the seven workshops to assess, build, practice and utilize the key skills for effective parenting.  The workshop dates are:  Space is limited.  Please sign up by visiting the flyers found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

2023-2024 Parent Input Form: Each year WMI teachers and administration pride ourselves on making balanced classes.  As part of the process, I always include an opportunity for parents to share with me important information about your child that will assist me in making decisions about classes for next year.  Please do not include any teacher requests or names of teachers on this form or I will be forced to disregard the information provided. 

Please use the following link and complete the form:  Parent input Form 2023-2024  Deadline: May 19th.  The link can also be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

Parents: Looking to join the Suffolk County Police Department?  KYC Academic Support Center & Long Island Breakthrough Center is offering a Test Prep Program every Saturday starting May 6 - June 10, 10 am - 12 in Coram.  For more information visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  Use the following link to assist with the registration process.  Please share this with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.  Kindergarten Registration Link  This link can also be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Yearbook information:

Grades K-3 families: If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, please see the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Summer Reading Program: Looking for additional summer reading help for your child?  Check out the flyer about the Summer Reading Program offered through Fordham University located in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Attention 4th Grade Parents: Band and Orchestra Concert and Rehearsal Information can be found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

  

 

Lawn Sign Information:

If you would like to order a Lawn Sign to celebrate your fourth grader, please use the form in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up. Each sign costs $10.  Payment options (cash, PayPal or Venmo) are included on the form. All orders are due by 4/21.  Any questions please email: Mrs. Calise at jjemo5@aol.com.

 

Have a Great Weekend!

Gretchen Schaentzler, Principal 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Parenting Skills Workshop:
Please join our school counselor, Ms. Valot for a series of parenting skills workshops held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on: 
Monday, May 1st
Thursday, May 4th
Monday, May 8th
Thursday, May 18th
Thursday June 1st 
Designed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the seven workshops to assess, build, practice and utilize the key skills for effective parenting.  The workshop dates are:  Space is limited.  Please sign up via the flyers found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

Bus Safety Poster Contest: Calling All Artists to Participate in Operation Safe Stop Poster Contest!   Stop on Red - Kids are Ahead!  Please click on the link in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab and be sure to follow all guidelines when creating your poster. Deadline: May 15th


Family Engagement SEL Craft Night: Thursday, May 11th:  6 - 8 pm  Come and Join us for our final family engagement night of the year.  We will be creating some fun crafts to use to build our Social Emotional Skills.  For more information click on the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

2023-2024 Parent Input Form: Each year WMI teachers and administration pride ourselves on making balanced classes.  As part of the process, I always include an opportunity for parents to share with me important information about your child that will assist me in making decisions about classes for next year.  Please do not include any teacher requests or names of teachers on this form or I will be forced to disregard the information provided. 
Please use the following link and complete the form:  Parent input Form 2023-2024  Deadline: May 19th.

Parents: Looking to join the Suffolk County Police Department?  KYC Academic Support Program and Long Island Breakthrough Center  is offering a Test Prep Program every Saturday starting May 6 - June 10, 10 am - 12 in Coram.  For more information please click on the link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  Use the link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to assist with the registration process.  Please share this link with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.  

Yearbook information:
Grades K-3 families: If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  
Grade 4 families: Yearbooks will be provided for each 4th grade student.

Summer Reading Program: Looking for additional summer reading help for your child?  Please consider the following program.  Clink on the link for more information. Summer Reading Skills

Attention 4th Grade Parents:
Band and Orchestra Concert and Rehearsal Information:  Please read the letter regarding band and orchestra found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.   

Have a Great Weekend,

Mrs. Schaentzler 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Next week we will be celebrating Career Week!

Monday, May 8th Hat Day

Wear a hat that represents a college / career (examples: fireman, college sports team, etc.)

 

Tuesday, May 9th College/Career Apparel Day 

Wear College/Career T-shirt, College sports gear, etc.

 

Wednesday, May 10th  Dress for Success Day

Dress in clothing that represents a future career of interest/connection

to your post-secondary interest.

 

Thursday, May 11th WMI/Longwood Spirit Wear Day

Show off your WMI and/or Longwood Pride!

 

Friday, May 12th First Responders /Military Day

Wear Nurse, EMT, Fire fighter, service worker gear,

Red/White/Blue/Camo/Service Uniforms (scout) etc.

 

PTA Plant Sale NEXT WEEK

Classes will be visiting the plant sale Monday - Friday May 8 - 12th 

Nighttime Plant Sale Shopping Monday, May 8 5:00-8:00 pm. PMRP

 

School Mental Health Training Center Presents: Family Movie Night

May 19th at 7:30 pm virtual screening of the Disney and Pixar movie "Inside Out."

The School Mental Health Resource and Training Center will provide conversation starters and engaging questions to foster family conversation throughout the movie.  Visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to register for this event.  

 

Parenting Skills Workshop:

Please join our school counselor, Ms. Valot for a series of parenting skills workshops held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on: 

Monday, May 8th

Thursday, May 18th

Thursday June 1st 

Designed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the seven workshops to assess, build, practice and utilize the key skills for effective parenting.  The workshop dates are:  Space is limited. Sign up via the form found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

 

Bus Safety Poster Contest: Calling All Artists to Participate in Operation Safe Stop Poster Contest!   Stop on Red - Kids are Ahead!  Please click on the  link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab and be sure to follow all the guidelines when creating your poster. Deadline: May 15th.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

Family Engagement SEL Craft Night: Thursday, May 11 6 - 8 pm  Come and Join us for our final family engagement night of the year.  We will be creating some fun crafts to use to build our Social Emotional Skills.  For more information and to sign up, visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

2023-2024 Parent Input Form: Each year WMI teachers and administration pride ourselves on making balanced classes.  As part of the process, I always include an opportunity for parents to share with me important information about your child that will assist me in making decisions about classes for next year.  Please do not include any teacher requests or names of teachers on this form or I will be forced to disregard the information provided. 

Please use the following link and complete the form:  Parent input Form 2023-2024  Deadline: May 19th.

 

Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  Use the link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to assist with the registration process.  Please share the link with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.  

 

 

Summer Reading Challenge:

Join the NYS Assembly 2023 Summer Reading Challenge.  Read 15 minutes a day for 40 days during the summer and receive a certificate.  Please see flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information. 

 

 

Welcome to Mr. Russo our new general music and instrumental band teacher.  Please see the attached letter for more information.

 

Attention 4th Grade Parents:

Incoming 5th Grade Middle School Counselor Night: All 4th grade parents are invited to attend a parent meeting on Wednesday, May 17th at 7 pm in the LMS Activity Court.  Please click on the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

4th Grade Lawn Signs:  Lawn signs are in and are available for pick-up on Monday, May 8th, at the PTA meeting.

 

Band and Orchestra Concert and Rehearsal Information:  Please read the letter found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Kindergarten Orientation: Monday, May 15th and Tuesday, May 16th:  10 am - 12 pm.  Please call the primary building for additional information.

 

Author's Night and Art Show: Tuesday, May 16, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Please join us to celebrate ALL of our students with their writing and artwork.  Each child will be featured as a young artist and budding author.  Come and celebrate with your child.  Each child will be rewarded with ICE CREAM!  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

4th Grade ELA Field Test is scheduled for Thursday, May 18. ​ Those who wrote letters for the original test apply for this test as well.

All School Meeting: Friday, May 19th 10:10 am 

 

School Mental Health Training Center Presents: Family Movie Night: May 19th at 7:30 pm virtual screening of the Disney and Pixar movie "Inside Out."  The School Mental Health Resource and Training Center will provide conversation starters and engaging questions to foster family conversation throughout the movie.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Please note our drama production, Dinosaurs Before Dark evening performance has been changed to Thursday, June 8, 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm

 

 

Parenting Skills Workshop: Please join our school counselor, Ms. Valot for a series of parenting skills workshops held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on: Thursday, May 18th & Thursday June 1st.  Designed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the seven workshops to assess, build, practice and utilize the key skills for effective parenting.  The workshop dates are:  Space is limited.  Please sign up via the links found in the Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Bus Safety Poster Contest: Calling All Artists to Participate in Operation Safe Stop Poster Contest!   Stop on Red - Kids are Ahead!  Please click on the following link and be sure to follow all guidelines when creating your poster. Deadline: May 15th!

 

2023-2024 Parent Input Form: Each year WMI teachers and administration pride ourselves on making balanced classes.  As part of the process, I always include an opportunity for parents to share with me important information about your child that will assist me in making decisions about classes for next year.  Please do not include any teacher requests or names of teachers on this form or I will be forced to disregard the information provided. Please use the following link and complete the form:  Parent input Form 2023-2024  Deadline: May 19th.

 

Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  Use the link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to assist with the registration process.  Please share the link with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.  

 

 

Summer Reading Challenge: Join the NYS Assembly 2023 Summer Reading Challenge.  Read 15 minutes a day for 40 days during the summer and receive a certificate.  Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

Welcome to Mr. Russo our new general music and instrumental band teacher.  Please see the letter found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details!

 

 

Attention 4th Grade Parents: Incoming 5th Grade Middle School Counselor Night: All 4th grade parents are invited to attend a parent meeting on Wednesday, May 17 at 7 pm in the LMS Activity Court.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Band and Orchestra Concert and Rehearsal Information: Please read the letter found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to learn more.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Next week:

WMI Week of Giving and Battle of the Buildings 2023!  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details!

Wednesday: Patriotic Day - Wear read, white and blue!

Thursday:  Longwood Day - Wear your green and yellow to show your Longwood spirit

Friday: Battle of the Buildings Day 

Kindergarten - Wear Red

Gr 1 - Wear Yellow

Gr 2 - Wear Green

Gr 3 - Wear Blue

Gr 4 - Wear Purple

 

Don't forget to bring in donations for Branches!

Kindergarten -Shampoo

Gr 1 - Conditioner

Gr 2 - Toothpaste

Gr 3 - Toothbrushes

Gr 4 - Bar Soap

Which grade level will be the most giving? We will find out on Friday!

 

Important End of Year Information:

• Field Days-Please see the letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for details and times for our WMI field days.

• 4th Grade Recital/Concert-Please see the letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers for details regarding the upcoming 4th grade concert.  Reminder our recital/concert is June 2nd at 10 am.  Please be sure you arrive early in order to be signed into the Primary Building.

• 4th Grade Summer (going into 5th grade) Summer Program-Please see the letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for details regarding our Summer Leaders of Tomorrow Program for ALL students who are entering 5th grade.  This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to come to the Middle School and begin to develop leadership, social-emotional, communication, and interpersonal skills with new friends.

• 4th Grade School Perceptions Survey (parent survey information below)-Fourth grade students will be asked to participate in a School Perceptions Survey starting on May 22.  For further details please see the letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.

• Parent School Perceptions Survey-The Longwood Central School District is always looking for ways to improve students’ educational experience and better serve families. To help us accomplish this goal, we are conducting a survey to understand what we are doing well, where we need to improve, and help establish planning priorities.  We value your opinion. This survey is administered by School Perceptions, an independent education research firm, to ensure your feedback is confidential. Parents please be on the lookout for an email from School Perceptions. The survey will be open from May 22 through June 12. 

• Library Materials-All Library Materials are due back to the Library Friday, June 9th.

• Reminder-Please do not send in toys or Pokémon cards to school with your children.  It becomes distracting for everyone.  Thank you.

• School Mental Health Training Center Presents: Family Movie Night-May 19th at 7:30 pm virtual screening of the Disney and Pixar movie "Inside Out."  The School Mental Health Resource and Training Center will provide conversation starters and engaging questions to foster family conversation throughout the movie.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to register.  

• Please note our drama production, Dinosaurs Before Dark evening performance has been changed to Thursday, June 8, 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm

• Parenting Skills Workshop: Please join our school counselor, Ms. Valot for a series of parenting skills workshops held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on: Thursday June 1st.  Designed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the seven workshops to assess, build, practice and utilize the key skills for effective parenting.  The workshop dates are:  Space is limited.  Please sign up via the form in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

• Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  Use the following link to assist with the registration process.  Please share this with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.  Kindergarten Registration Link

• Summer Reading Challenge: Join the NYS Assembly 2023 Summer Reading Challenge.  Read 15 minutes a day for 40 days during the summer and receive a certificate.  Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

MRS. SCHAENTZLER NEEDS YOUR HELP!

The mural in the primary multipurpose room needs to be completed.  But we don't have enough BLUE bottle caps.  Please begin collecting blue bottle caps to bring into school to help us finish the mural.  We have a special surprise for the class that collects the most!  Deadline: June 9th.  See the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Have a Great Weekend!

Mrs. Schaentzler, Principal 

Hello West Middle Island Families!  

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Reminder of the following schedule:

No school Thursday, May 25th - Tuesday, May 30th

 

Next week after Memorial Day:

WMI Week of Giving and Battle of the Buildings 2023. 

For more information, visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

Wednesday: Patriotic Day - Wear read, white and blue!

Thursday:  Longwood Day - Wear your green and yellow to show your Longwood spirit

Friday: Battle of the Buildings Day 

Kindergarten - Wear Red

Gr 1 - Wear Yellow

Gr 2 - Wear Green

Gr 3 - Wear Blue

Gr 4 - Wear Purple

Don't forget to bring in donations for Branches!

Kindergarten -Shampoo

Gr 1 - Conditioner

Gr 2 - Toothpaste

Gr 3 - Toothbrushes

Gr 4 - Bar Soap

Which grade level will be the most giving? We will find out on Friday!

 

Important End of Year Information:

Immunization and Physical Information 2023-2024, please view the letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

Field Days

Please see the letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details.  

 

4th Grade Recital/Concert

Please see the attached letter for details regarding the upcoming 4th grade concert.  Remember our recital/concert is June 2nd at 10am.  Please be sure you arrive early in order to be signed into the Primary Building.  Please see the letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more information.  

 

WMI Drama Production

 Dinosaurs Before Dark evening performance Thursday, June 8th, 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm.  

 

4th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

Please read carefully the following letter regarding our 4th grade Moving Up Ceremony on June 12, 10 am.  The ceremony will be held outdoors unless otherwise notified.  Details and further times are stated in the letter found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

4th Grade Summer (going into 5th grade) Summer Program

Please see the letter in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for details regarding our Summer Leaders of Tomorrow Program for ALL students who are entering 5th grade.  This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to come to the Middle School and begin to develop leadership, social-emotional, communication, and interpersonal skills with new friends.

 

4th Grade School Perceptions Survey (parent survey information below)

Fourth grade students will be asked to participate in a School Perceptions Survey starting on May 22.  For further details please see the letter found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Parent School Perceptions Survey

The Longwood Central School District is always looking for ways to improve students’ educational experience and better serve families. To help us accomplish this goal, we are conducting a survey to understand what we are doing well, where we need to improve, and help establish planning priorities.  We value your opinion.

This survey is administered by School Perceptions, an independent education research firm, to ensure your feedback is confidential. Parents please be on the lookout for an email from School Perceptions.

The survey will be open from May 22 through June 12. 

 

Library Materials

All Library Materials are due back to the Library Friday, June 9th. 

 

Start Planning for Next year

Right at School will continue to provide before and after school care here at West Middle Island.  Please see their flyer posted in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab.  

 

Reminder

Please do not send in toys or Pokémon cards to school with your children.  It becomes distracting for everyone.  Thank you.

 

Parenting Skills Workshop:

Please join our school counselor, Ms. Valot for a series of parenting skills workshops held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on: 

Thursday June 1st 

Designed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the seven workshops to assess, build, practice and utilize the key skills for effective parenting.  The workshop dates are:  Space is limited.  Please visit our Digital Backpack Flyers tab to sign up!  

 

Kindergarten Registration is in full swing.  Use the following link to assist with the registration process.  Please share the link found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab with friends and neighbors who have school aged children that would be attending Kindergarten next year.

 

Summer Reading Challenge:

Join the NYS Assembly 2023 Summer Reading Challenge.  Read 15 minutes a day for 40 days during the summer and receive a certificate.  Please see the flyer found in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for details.  

MRS. SCHAENTZLER NEEDS YOUR HELP!

The mural in the primary multipurpose room needs to be completed.  But we don't have enough BLUE bottle caps.  Please begin collecting blue bottle caps to bring into school to help us finish the mural.  We have a special surprise for the class that collects the most!  See the flyer in our Digital Backpack Flyers tab for more details! :)  Deadline June 9th.

 

Have a Happy & Safe Memorial Day Weekend!  

Mrs. Schaentzler