WY’EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL3000 Wy’east Rd. Hood River, OR 97031 (541)354-1548

Sarah Braman-Smith—Principal Nate Parson—Vice Principal (Habla Espanol)Striving for the Summit

Newsletter 3/5/2021

Office Hours School item pick up, library holds and book checkoutCall 541-354-1548 when arriving.7:15am-3:15pm Monday-Friday4:00pm-6:00pm ThursdayLunch Pick up 11:00am-12:30pm Monday-Friday

HOW TO USE GOOGLE CLASSROOM can be found on the Wyeast webpage. Click on the PARENTS tab, then GOOGLE CLASSROOM for instructional videos.

Greetings, Wy’east Families! I know there are a lot of questions about what our return to

school will look like. We will be hosting virtual Parent Information Sessions on Wednesday March 17, 2021.  The English session will be at 6:30pm and the Spanish session will be at 7:00pm.  Please plan to join us to receive specific details on our Wy’east Return to School Plan.  Here is our current plan for our March 29 Orientation Week: 

•Monday 3/29 - Wednesday 3/31 - 6th graders only on campus (AM)

•Thursday 4/1 - 7th graders only on campus (AM)•Friday 4/2 - 8th graders only on campus (AM)

All learners will still participate in Comprehensive Distance Learning in the afternoon during this  week.   The morning time on campus will likely be two hours on site focused on learning safety practices and classroom protocols. We are working with transportation to determine the exact times.  All families who are planning on using the bus for transportation need to complete the bus ridership form for transportation planning. 

We then plan to return all students to campus the week of Monday April 5. We anticipate approximately 4 hours of time on campus mostly in the morning.  Instruction will then move to on-site.  We will no longer run Comprehensive Distance Learning. 

This has been a year where we are constantly adjusting to changes.  I have been so impressed with the Wy’east community staying focused on creating the best experience for your child.  Bringing students back to campus is another big change.   When we work together and follow the practices of staying home when we are sick, wearing masks at all times, handwashing regularly, and social distancing, we can safely return students to Wy’east.  

Let’s make it a strong finish this quarter strong and a safe return to Wy’east for the final quarter of the 20-21 school year! Sincerely, Sarah Braman-Smith

Excellence.Every student.

Every day.

STATE TESTINGWe are planning for students at Wy’east to participate in the Oregon

statewide assessments (OSAS) that students across Oregon take to measure their academic progress in the core subject areas of English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In addition to these tests, English Language Learners will take a mandatory ELPA test.

How Can Parents Help their Kids? It is critical for our students and schools that families and students

take these tests seriously and be well prepared. Parents, here are a few tips to help your student do their best on these tests.

•Make sure your child is at school on the days they are tested. Students who are absent during testing must later be pulled out of class to take the test.

•Make sure your student gets plenty of sleep each night. It can be helpful to set a standard bedtime, so kids get a good night's sleep.

•Talk to your child about the importance of doing his/her best and take these tests seriously.

•A healthy breakfast is critical for good brain power. Make sure your child eats a good breakfast each morning. If you would like information about what to do to if you want your child to opt out, please stop by the school office. Thank you! Nate Parson 541-354-1548

3/15-3/28 Online Book Fair3/15-3/18 Parent/Teacher Conferences3/18 8th grade forecasting for 9th grade3/22-3/26 NO SCHOOL Spring Break4/5 all students return to in person instruction4/9 End of 3rd Quarter4/12-NO SCHOOL

3/8 Volleyball @ Estacada 4:303/9 Football @ Stevenson 4:003/10 Volleyball @ Goldendale 4:303/15 Volleyball vs The Dalles 4:303/16 Football vs The Dalles 4:303/17 Volleyball vs White Salmon 4:303/18 Cross Country @ Wyeast 4:303/23 Football TBD3/25 Cross Country @ White Salmon 4:30 3/29 Volleyball vs Goldendale 4:303/30 Football @ Goldendale 4:303/31 Volleyball @ White Salmon 4:304/1 Cross Country @ Stevenson 4:304/5 Volleyball @ The Dalles 4:304/6 Football vs HRMS 4:304/7 Volleyball vs HRMS 4:30

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held the week of March15 Monday-Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm. We will use Google Meets for these conferences like we did in the fall. Individual teachers will be contacting families with the schedule. Use your student’s iPad to access the conference.

Go to athomebookfairs.com  enter zip code 97031 and choose from a great selection of books at the Wy'east Middle School Book Fair or follow the QR code and start shopping! This is a chance to buy great books from home and have them sent right to you! Books start at $5 (S&H may be applied). Support your teachers by buying books from your teacher's wish list. Every book purchase earns money for the school library!

to our Wy’east Learners of the Quarter!Karely Bolanos

Emmanuel GamaGenesis PitonesAlejandro RiveraJackson Speidel

Maite UlloaMehana Wynn

Arianna BarrancosYocelyn CruzNoely Flores

Emmanuel GalindoFrancisco GalvezSofia Rodriguez

Kody Young

Kelsey CastilloOmar JaimesOscar MolineMirabel Porter

Toby StintziMelia Tolle

WYMS Teacher Office HoursTeachers are available by google meets or phone every day from 11:30-12pm. Google Meet --Go to meet.google.com on your web browser-Click “join”-Meeting code: teacherlastname+officehours (example: parsonofficehours)-Click “continue”Phone Call - Call Wy'east (541) 354-1548 and office staff will direct your call to the teacher you wish to contact. 

ExCELTo sign up please send an email to

pauline.koll@hoodriver.k12.or.us, click on the QR code or go to Wy’East Middle School webpage and click on Activities and select ExCEL. From there you will see the application form.

Fridays in March, Arts in Education will provide DESIGN YOUR CAR at 3:30.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Homework Support 4:00Cooking 5:00March 15-Bike Club @ Wyeast 3:45-5

Health Media 11:30-12Music 3:30 Homework Support 4:00Drawing for Fun 5:00

Embroidery 3:30Homework Support 4:00Maker Club 5:00March 15-Bike Club @ Wyeast 3:45-5

Thursday

Music 3:30  Homework Support 4:00Book club 4:15 Free Dinner and activity pick up 5-6pmMarch 11-Drama 3:45

Scan the QR code to register for ExCel.

Scan the QR code for information about Bike Club

Return to School Safety Practices Please talk with your child about the importance of following safety practices to prepare them for the return to Wy’east.

•Before coming to school each day, families should do an at-home screening. If your student is sick or showing symptoms, you should keep them home.

•On the bus and at school, masks must be worn at all times. Each student will be issued one reusable mask from the school district.

•Students will be assigned to a specific entrance/exit point to the school and be screened daily before entering the building.

•Hallways and classrooms are marked to assist as all in maintaining social distancing.

•Hand sanitizing stations are available at each entrance, throughout the hallways, and in every classroom. Please talk with your child about the importance of hand washing regularly.

•All students should plan to bring a backpack with them to school as we will not use lockers this year. Students will keep their materials with them in a backpack.

•Students will be responsible for bringing their iPad to school everyday fully charged. Please make a plan as a family for nightly charging.

•Drinking fountains will not be available. Thanks to the Wy’east PTO, we will have two water filling stations on campus and all learners will be receiving a FREE water bottle upon returning to school. Students are also welcome to bring their own from school.

•All materials brought to school should be clearly labeled with student names.