Welcome to our newHead of School, Carrie Kries!
Individual times will be sent in early September.
Learn about current Health & Safety protocols at WMS.
Time: 5.30-6.30p, Location: 55 Hudson St. Meet the WMS administration team and other families in your child's class.
Time: 5.00-6.00p, Location: 134 Duane St Meet the WMS administration team and other families in your child's class.
Time: 6.00-7.00p, Location: 134 Duane St Meet the WMS administration team and other families in your child's class.
For Parents from Duane Classes 3, 4PM & 5PM only.
For Parents from Hudson Classes A, B & C only.
For Parents from Duane Classes 4AM & 5AM only.
For Parents from Hudson Classes D, F & GH only.
For Parents from Duane Classes 2PM & 6PM only.
For Parents from Duane Classes 2AM & 6AM only.
Meet with your child's teachers and learn about the classroom curriculum for the year. Classroom specific date/times to be circulated in the first week of school.
Exact Class Schedule TBD Meet with your child's teachers and learn about the classroom curriculum for the year.
Location: Duane Music Loft. Time: 1.15 - 2.15p All welcome. Meet with Carrie & Heather to discuss parenting. Sign up via the newsletter
Location: Duane Music Loft. Time: 9.15 - 10.15p All welcome. Meet with Carrie & Heather to discuss parenting. Sign up via the newsletter
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