Hoot Off The Press
Week of Sept 28th
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."-unknown
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
Please help us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and on time!
K–2nd Grade
- 🚪 Doors Open: 8:20~8:45 AM
- 🏠 Dismissal: 3:20~3:45 PM
Pre-K
- 🚪 Arrival: 8:50 ~9:00 AM
- 🏠 Dismissal: 3:05 ~3:15 PM
Please arrive at the designated time and follow all arrival and dismissal procedures. On-time arrival and dismissal help us keep students safe and maximize instructional time.
Thank you for helping Winchester Avenue SOAR! 🦉💛
Please remember to be kind.
Week at a Glance
Monday Sept, 28th
Picture Day
Tuesday, Sept 29th
nothing at this time
Wednesday. Sept 30th
nothing at this time
Thursday, Oct 1st
LEGO Attendance Party
during the school day for students only
Friday, Oct 2nd
nothing at this time
iReady Testing Windows
Kindergarten → beginning Sept 29th
Upcoming Events
7th- Early Out day 2.5 early dismissal
14th- No School for students
15th- Fire House on Wheels
20th- Report Cards
26th Red Ribbon Assembly
27th- Haunted Schools
26th~30th Red Ribbon Week
Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Survey
Please take a few moments and complete the following survey using the provided QR code below, so we can best support your needs.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Get Up, Show Up, Build Up
Berkeley County Schools is encouraging all students and families to Strive for Less Than 5 Absences! Our goal is to have students in school every day, learning, growing, and celebrating together. This month at Winchester Avenue, students are participating in BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES TOGETHER; an activity that celebrates each day your student is present at school. Each student will be provided with a GET UP, SHOW UP, BUILD UP block house. The blocks represent the days of school in the month of September. Each day a student is present, they will color in the block that corresponds to the date. Students will earn special recognition when they attend five, ten, and twenty days of school. Our goal is to have all our students present in school every day!
As your student plays an important role in their classroom, your support in reinforcing regular school attendance is essential to their success. We are partners in your child’s education. Thank you for helping them build a strong year!
Winchester Avenue students will complete a house each month.
Attendance incentive information below.
Attendance Incentives
Our Attendance Awards
The table above contains information concerning attendance incentives.
Every Month
Every month students miss one day or less families will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gas or food gift card. Students will attend the monthly Lego Party.
Every Nine Weeks
Every nine weeks the classroom with the BEST attendance will receive a class party. Families of students that miss three days or less during each nine weeks will be entered into a drawing for a family fun night basket.
Semester Goal
Students that have PERFECT attendance for the semester will be entered into a drawing for a new bike.
Next Steps AFTER iReady Inform
Personalized Online Lessons
Target students’ exact needs with assessment-driven lessons that adapt in real time and guide each learner along a focused pathway.
- Reading (English): Phonological Awareness, Phonics, High-Frequency Words, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension (Grades K–8)
- Reading (Spanish): Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension (Grades K–5)
- Mathematics (English and Spanish): Number and Operations, Algebra and Algebraic Thinking, Measurement and Data, and Geometry (Grades K–8)
Teacher-Assigned Lessons
- Deepen student understanding and reinforce critical skills with lessons teachers can assign based on classroom instruction. (Reading and Mathematics, English and Spanish, Grades K–8)
Bring Your Parent to School Event Pictures
kindergarten student showing mom learning materials
Our Kindergarten team sharing information with families
Our families gathered in the gym to learn ALL about Winchester Ave
families joined the PTO
We had GREAT family participation in this event!
checking in with kinder families
In the Know...
- Join our PTO. Our awesome PTO has many engaging events. We would love to have you join. There is only a $5 member fee. PTO Drive Aug 31st ~ Sept 30th
- Please communicate with your child’s teacher if there are issues within the classroom. Administration will support and communicate as needed.
PTO Information
PTO member goal = 40 new members
WE HAVE SURPASSED OUR GOAL OF 40 MEMBERS.
LIVE concert will take place during FLEX time 2:50pm on the playground
Friday, Oct 2nd- Students only.
PTO Drive
August 31st ~ Sept 30th
Next Meeting
Monday, October 19th at 5:30pm
in the cafeteria
Local School Improvement Council (LSIC)
Meeting took place Wed Sept 9th at 4:00pm via TEAMs
Minutes for the meeting available on our website.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec 16th
Transportation
Use our Find My School, Bus, or Stop tool to enter your home address and select your student’s grade level: Find My School, Bus, or Stop
Kindergarten families: Select Grade 1 when searching for your school. If your address is not found, please contact the Transportation Department at (304) 267-3575 for assistance.
Counselor's Corner
Click below to view Counselor's Corner
click to view the menu
click to submit an absence note
Share Your Contact Info!
If you need to contact Ms. Ballard
Email: cballard@k12.wv.us
School Website : https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/winchesteravenue
Location: 650 WInchester Avenue
Phone: (304) 267-3570