Alumni Pizza Party 2009
On January 9, WMS alumni, current sixth graders, and their parents enjoyed a pizza dinner and caught up with old friends at the annual Alumni Pizza Party. The topic for the evening was “Favorite Memories of WMS.” Students noted that they now appreciate their ability to plan for long-term projects and miss choosing a comfortable spot and position for doing lessons.

Surprisingly, students also mentioned ERB testing week, as our supportive approach to standardized testing, including special activities and snacks during breaks, allowed students to relax and focus on doing their best.

Honors for “The Most Senior WMS Graduate at the Party” went to Brandi Gott, currently a senior at Brandywine HS. Brandi plans to attend Lincoln University next fall to pursue a career in nursing. We wish Brandi, and all our alumni, much success!

WMS Alumni--always a part of the school community!

Although it's been several years since Abigail Wahlig attended WMS, we just recently received a note from her mother with this comment:

"WMS is the gift that keeps on giving year after year--even after you've moved on. We are so grateful for our experience there"

Our alumni and their families tend to stay connected with the school and know they are welcome here.

Alumni! You are especially invited to attend these events!

Come see your teachers and old friends!

International Children's Day--Saturday, Nov. 8, 10am-2pm

Alumni Pizza Party--Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, 6pm in the Great Room

Snow Date--Feb. 6

PJ Bingo--Thursday, Jan. 15, 6pm

9-12 Ice Skating Party--date TBA

9-12 Spring Concert--Thursday, May 21, 7pm

Stay in touch! Let us know the exciting things going on in your life. Send news items to joanne_waters@wmsde.org.

Alumni Pizza Party 2008

You can say a lot of things about WMS alumni. They tend to be self-confident, respectful, accomplished people who take a sincere interest in the world around them. Another aspect of having attended this school is that friendships established here tend to last. This was particularly evident at the annual Alumni Pizza party last Friday evening. We were thrilled to host a group of nearly 100 alumni students and their families, with the guests of honor being current sixth graders, their parents, and siblings. Warm relationships begun at WMS were renewed as friends greeted each other and caught up on the latest happenings. It was particularly heartwarming to see an entire table of 21 and 22 year olds from the classes of 1996 and 1997, many of whom had been friends since their preschool days. A panel of alumni ranging from recent grads to one just finishing up her masters degree answered questions from the Class of 2007 and their parents. Over and over again, alumni expressed the opinion that they had been well-prepared to face the challenges of middle school and felt they benefitted greatly from having learned good study and research skills. When asked what counsel they would give current sixth graders, they advised students to be themselves, speak up, and get involved in school activities. They assured their young friends that they had the skills they would need to get over any rough patches if they would just do their best and ask for help when they needed it. What good advice!