West Middle PAC - Back to School

We are looking forward to another great school year at West Middle School! We've pulled together some thing to complete, review and consider prior to the first day of school:

1. Review the Summer Reading List

2. Review School Supply Lists

grade 6 supply lists by teams

grade 7 supply lists by teams

grade 8 supply lists by teams

3. Review Andover Middle School Chromebook Program for Middle School Students

Students in grades 6-8 will utilize a Chromebook type device that they provide. Families are encouraged to purchase a Chromebook directly (so-called BYOD or Bring Your Own Device) or they may rent a Chromebook from the town for an annual fee. All BYOD Chromebook devices must be enrolled in the Google management console. This limits the use of Chromebooks to school approved accounts during the regular school day. Devices not enrolled in the management console will be unable to connect to the school’s wireless network. For more detail head to the Town of Andover's webpage.
4. Complete the WMS Back to School Forms

5. Review dates for WMS Back-to-School Events:

Back-to-School Open HouseSeptember 8, 2022 from 5:30pm - 7:00 pm
School Picture DaySeptember 21, 2022
Parent Forums: To help WMS parents help navigate the start of the year:6th Grade: Thursday August 25, 6:00pm Google Meet7th + 8th Grade: TBD
Early Release DayFriday, September 23, 2022. Dismissal time is at 11:30am.

6. Check your child's team assignmentTeam assignments are provided on first day of school.

7. Be sure you are on the two email lists that distribute information to West Middle families:Make sure these emails don’t end up in your spam/junk folder by adding these addresses to your contacts or safe sender list:

email@blackboard.com

The Blackboard Connect 5 provides communication directly from the WMS administrative team and Andover school system. You can modify your email address for Connect 5 by calling the school’s main office at 978-247-5400. Emails come from WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL for the WMS Administrative team or Andover School System

wmspac@gmail.com

Emails come from WMS PAC via "email@blackboard.com"If you have received an email from West Middle School PAC/wmspac@gmail.com, you are currently subscribed.
*If you are not on the list you can subscribe from the home page of this site.
The PAC publishes a bi-monthly electronic newsletter The West Middle Connection. The newsletter could include notes and articles from the principal, your child's team, school clubs, and information about upcoming events. You must be subscribed to the PAC email list to receive this publication.
You can modify your email address and directory information for the PAC by opening any email sent by us and scrolling to the bottom of the email. Click on the Update Profile/Email Address link. A link will be emailed to you to update your information.
Please note the following info and tips about our process:You can signup for the email list or change your information at any time during the year. We do not share your email information with any other groups.
Tips:Add the above addresses to your contacts. To make sure PAC emails don’t end up in your spam/junk folder.
To change your subscribed email address:Open an email sent by us and scroll to the bottom of the email. Click on the Update Profile/Email Address link. A link will be emailed to you to update your information.
To unsubscribe and remove yourself from our list: Click the SafeUnsubscribe link at the bottom of an email.
8. Review this year's schedule information:bell scheduledaily schedule rotation

9. Check the WMS Calendar

West Middle School has a calendar on the Andover Public Schools website. iCal is available for the WMS calendar so that you can subscribe to it and have it added to your electronic calendar. Visit our calendar page for links.

10. Pay PAC Membership Dues

The annual drive for PAC dues in the Fall is an important fundraiser as it funds the entire operating budget for the year. Your dues support programs such as:

- School climate programs: WEB and Stand Up Committee
- Curriculum enrichment
- Technology purchases
- Teacher appreciation luncheon

Spring bbq open house
Grade 8 celebration
"Excelebration"

11. Review the Back to School Guidelines, the WMS Student and Family Digital Citizenship Expectations and the Map of WMS.

12. Learn how you can you help support West Middle.

More Helpful Information and Links:

APS1 West Middle School For school contact/staff info, forms, summer reading list, family handbook, private school info, anti-bullying, transportation, and more.

WMS PAC For PAC info and contacts, newsletters, fundraiser info, back to school info, teacher wish lists, PAC email list and directory info via PAC.

Andover Public Schools

Bus Routes

Andover Food Services: Menus, Meal payment, etc.

Parent to Parent

Andover Youth Services

Andover SEPAC (website is under construction)

West Middle School Library

Other Info for Families

WMS Green TeamParent Volunteer Carina Schustermancarina.schusterman@gmail.com305-528 2382