Some important reminders:

1. Masks.  Over your nose.  Over your mouth.  All the time. 
2. Social Distancing means 3-6 feet from others at all times and whenever possible. 
3. Hygiene.  Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.  Use hand sanitizer frequently. 
4. If you are feeling sick, please do not come to school.  If you are feeling sick in school, inform a teacher, and they will call the nurse's office before sending you.

Yesterday, a letter was sent to all staff and parents from our Superintendent detailing some changes to quarantine dates related to continued rising concerns of COVID19 in our region.  I simply can't stress enough to everyone the importance of wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing in classes and during unit lunch so we can slow the spread of the virus.  We want all of our students and staff back in school.  Do your part.  Make good choices by always wearing your mask, returning your mask over your nose and mouth as soon as you are done eating, and most importantly, but staying spread out, especially during unit lunch.  This is so very important!

Special Announcement

I'd like to take a minute to welcome Mrs. Reganata to our school.  Mrs. Reganata is our new 9/10 nurse that will continue to do the amazing work our school nurses do as we prepare to bid farewell to Mrs. Cotton, who will be retiring next Thursday.  We are so lucky to have great nurses like Mrs. Cotton, Mrs. Luckiewicz and now Mrs. Reganata joining our team.

Sports Announcements

Congratulations to our Girls Gymnastics team on an amazing meet yesterday against Cherokee. A team high score of 109.175 was achieved, the highest score for our team in 11 years!! Way to go girls. Awesome performances by Giavanna DeAntonio, Liv Crabtree, Ava Ricevuto, Angelina Stanfa, Isabella Nelli, Gabby Vetere, Abby Barca, Angelina Rossi, Nikki DeLuca, Ravenna Sargeant and Mckenzie Gramble. Special shout out to Ava Ricevuto with an 8.75 on vault, Olivia Crabtree with an 8.95 on beam and a 9.15 on floor, Angelina Stanfa with a 9.425 on bars and a 9.65 on floor, Isabella Nelli with 9.425 on vault and a 9.525, and Nikki DeLuca with an 8.6 on vault.

Congratulations to the girls volleyball team who improved their record to 6 and 0 by defeating 13th ranked Cherry Hill East in straight sets on Wednesday. Scores were 25-21 and 26-24. The minutemaids were down 24 to 19 in set-2, but completed an amazing comeback highlighted by Bryn Bautista's timely hitting, and McKenna Quinn's 7-point service-run to finish off the cougars. Your Minutemaids are now ranked 3rd in New Jersey's Group 4-South, and will host top ranked Williamstown this afternoon at 3:45 in the 11/12 gym. This is the biggest game in the state, and you don't want to miss it. Come out this afternoon and support your minutemaids!

Congratulations to the girls freshman volleyball team on their victory over cherry hill east Tuesday.

Attention all male athletes, the Minutemen Indoor Track and Field team will be having a mandatory important pre-season sign up meeting today during the FIRST half of unit lunch in K-211 on the 9/10 building. All Athletes from all sports are welcome to join and help us have a tremendous season. For more information or any questions at all, please email Coach Mitchell at cmitchell@wtps.org or come see him in his room K-211. Hope to see you on Friday!!

Clubs and Activities Announcements

This year's homecoming dance is Saturday, October 9th.  Tickets are on sale each day this week for $35 during unit lunch in D11 or the 9/10 gym.  Students must have a permission slip and their student ID in order to purchase a ticket to our homecoming dance.

Today during unit lunch in room A29 come find out about team theater. If you like to act and if you are competitive you definitely want to be on this team. Anyone who wants to compete can, no auditions necessary.

Are you interested in joining the WTHS Technical Crew? Tech Crew runs the lights and sound for school and district meetings, concerts and productions like the Dance Concert, Mr. TWP and more. This is a great opportunity to learn about and use professional theatrical equipment, and to gain work experience in the field. The first meeting will be held during the 2nd lunch block in the IBPAC on September 27th, which is next Monday.

There will be an informational meeting about Game Club in room H-110 during the first half of the unit lunch on 9/27. All students who are interested in joining the game club are welcome to attend.

Join the Women's Forum for their first meeting on Wednesday, September 29th in K111 during unit lunch. Our topic will be the scrutiny and judgement women often face over their clothing and what we can do about it. We'll begin at 10:40 and new members are always welcome. See Ms. Pancari for details.

Engineering By Design Club with Mr. Goliszewski will hold its first meeting on Day 2 (Wednesday the 29th) during lunch block in H111. All are welcome.

General Announcements

WTHS is a school that has "No Place for Hate."  You can be anything.  Choose to be kind.

Make a difference today by extending an air hug or just a smile.  You'll be glad you did.

"Let's make it a great day filled with lots of learning, lots of fun, and lots of reasons to make TWP proud!"