~Today is Monday, October 5, 2026, Day 4
~Block rotation: A, B, C, Advisory, D, E, F, G
~Lunch: 6, 8, 7
Just a reminder to all students – please do not cross through the auditorium between classes.
Intramurals start today. Basketball will be in Gym A and the Fitness Center is open to 7th and 8th graders only at this time.
All 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing on the WMS ice hockey team this year, there will be a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday after school at 2:45 pm in the cafeteria with Coach Campbell.
This week is National Banned Books Week, when the American Library Association and its partners spend a week bringing attention to the right of all library users to read and explore ideas freely. To celebrate, our WMS Library is kicking off the Library Question of the Week with the following question:
What year did the American Library Association first launch Banned Books Week to celebrate our freedom to read?
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A) 1976
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B) 1982
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C) 2000
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D) 2020
To submit your answer, scan the QR code outside the library and fill out the Google Form. The winner will be announced on Friday!
Check out the library to learn more about Banned Books Week!
The bus to Boston will leave at 3:30 today. The late bus in Wellesley also leaves at 3:30. All students need to listen for the PA announcements for their departure from WMS.
Have a good day everyone!
Please note that the daily announcements are sometimes subject to change during the school day. When this happens the announcements will be updated on the website and on the video screen in the WMS lobby, but a new email will not be sent.

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