Updates 1-18-21

Dear Wootton Community,

I hope this email finds you well!  We have some important updates that I would like to share with you regarding changes to next week’s schedule and a few other important updates:


Shift in Schedule for Wednesday, January 20th: 

On Monday, January 18th, there will be no school as we celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  Additionally, on Wednesday, January 20th, the United States Presidential Inauguration will be held mid-day.  Typically on weeks with holidays, the virtual Wednesday is adjusted to an A/B schedule in an effort to allow for four full instructional days.  Given that next Wednesday is a historic day and an opportunity for students to learn and witness the democratic process in real time, the Wednesday January 20th schedule will be adjusted as follows:

9:00-9:30 a.m.                      Period 1

9:40-10:10 a.m.                    Period 2

10:20-10:50 a.m.                  Period 3

11:00-11:30 a.m.                  Period 4

11:30-1:30 p.m.                    Extended Lunch and Opportunity for Inauguration Viewing

1:30-2:30 p.m.                      Asynchronous Learning

The afternoon of the 20th will now be an asynchronous day for students.  This time may be used for students to process and reflect on the inauguration with their families or staff.  We will provide more information next week regarding opportunities for students to reflect and engage with staff members from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.    

Complete Schedule for the Week of January 18th: 

Monday, January 18th:   Schools closed – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 19th:  Period 5-8 schedule

Wednesday, January 20th: Presidential Inauguration Day Schedule:

9:00-9:30 a.m.                      Period 1

9:40-10:10 a.m.                    Period 2

10:20-10:50 a.m.                  Period 3

11:00-11:30 a.m.                  Period 4

11:30-1:30 p.m.                    Extended Lunch and Opportunity for Inauguration Viewing

1:30-2:30 p.m.                      Asynchronous Learning

Thursday, January 21st: Period 1-4 schedule

Friday, January 22nd:   Period 5-8 schedule

Schedule for the Week of Monday, January 25, 2021:

Monday 1/25:   Period 1-4 schedule

Tuesday 1/26:   Period 5-8 schedule

Wednesday 1/27:  Period 5-8 schedule

Thursday 1/28:   Period 1-4 schedule (End of MP2)

Friday 1/29: Schools closed – Professional Day

Class of 2021 Graduation Update:

Wootton’s tentative graduation date is scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 2:30 pm at D.A. R. Constitution Hall!    While we are excited to announce this tentative graduation date, we also want you to know that MCPS will be providing updated information and health metrics as we come closer to graduation season.  

 We Need Your Input:

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Wootton High School!  We will be celebrating 50 years at Wootton this spring.  Part of our work this year is to rebrand our school logos.  Please provide your  feedback about Wootton’s logos here:   https://forms.gle/LKyzdn4ivKaSkF1X9 . The survey will close on Wednesday, January 27th.

Thank you for your continued support of Wootton!  Have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Kimberly M. Boldon

Principal