April 6

In this April 6th Edition:
- Attendance Leaders & Incentive
- Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
- 2nd Grade Spring Music Program
- Steps to Success (Summer 2025)
- Upcoming Dates
- PreK and Kindergarten Registration Information
- Author Visit
- Weather Reminder
- Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Attendance Leaders & Incentive
Monday, March 24th started our Popsicles on the Playground contest for classrooms with the best attendance record. Each day, Mrs. Comer checks the daily attendance and places a Blue Monarch butterfly outside the classrooms with perfect attendance. On Friday, April 11th the class with the most Blue Monarchs will receive Popsicles on the Playground.
Students have been eager to check their door during the lunch period to see if they've received a butterfly. Late arrivals will count towards perfect attendance as long as the student is seated in class by 10:30 AM. We love seeing students' smiling faces and appreciate your dedication to ensuring they are present so that we can keep them engaged!
Attendance Leaders
Kindergarten: Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Hinchman, Mrs. Pedersen (all tied!)
First Grade: 1st place so far- Mrs. Jackson; 2nd place so far- Mrs. Arroyo
Second Grade: 1st place so far- Mrs. Myers; 2nd place so far- Mrs. Gillett
Steps to Success
Berkeley County Schools is offering Steps to Success; a program designed to provide personalized instruction in math and reading, along with a variety of fun activities to keep students engaged and excited about learning. This year, the program is by invitation only. 90 students from Opequon have been selected to participate using their iReady Winter Diagnostic scores. Parents will receive a student-specific email on Monday, March 31st with a link unique to their student. The email will provide more details regarding the program. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) to see if your student has been invited.
Upcoming Dates
- Mar. 10 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration OPENED Online
- Apr. 7-11 Spirit Week!
- Apr. 11 Kindergarten Open House (see information below)
- Apr. 12-21 Spring Break
- Apr. 22 Two-hour Delay for Students
- Apr. 22 2nd Grade Music Program at North Middle School 5:45-6:30
- Apr. 23 Author Visit & Parent Night (RSVP by Apr. 8)
- Apr. 24 Second Grade Field Trip to the Apollo!
PreK & Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!
Please use the link: https://bcswv.jotform.com/250134050910946 to register for Kindergarten at Opequon Elementary and PreK within Berkeley County. You'll need to have the following documents handy in order to fully register. To be prepared, take a photo of each document prior to beginning the enrollment process. Online registration for our Open House is closed, however parents are encouraged to call the school (304-267-3550) to arrange for a time to attend on Friday, April 11th.
For more detailed information visit: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org
Author Visit, April 23rd!
On Wednesday, April 23rd Colleen Driscoll will be speaking to each grade level during the school day about how she writes and illustrates her own books! You and your student are invited to attend an event after school on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5- 6 pm to meet the author and complete a craft and writing activity. If you plan to attend please return the form being sent home with your student by April 8th.
If you'd like to see some of Colleen's work please take a look at her website: https://cdriscollauthor.wixsite.com/colleendriscoll/books
Weather Reminder
Spring is here! However, the mornings are still quite chilly. Please send your student(s) with a light jacket or sweatshirt that they can keep in their backpack for those colder days. Many of our classes head outside when the weather is still a bit too cold to not wear a jacket (PE, recess, other activities).
Opequon Elementary School
395 East Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
304-267-3550
Rebekah Eyler, Principal
Kelly Comer, Assistant Principal