Hoot Off The Press

• Arrival begins at 8:20am K~2nd; 9:00am Pre K
• Tardy bell rings at 8:45am K~2nd
• Dismissal begins at 3:00pm Pre K; 3:20pm K~2nd
• ALL students enter through the rear of the building on Faulkner Avenue

🛑🚸SAFETY FIRST 🚸🛑

"For the safety of our students and staff, please do not park in the yellow zone. This area is designated for buses and BCS transports. Thank you for keeping our school community safe!"

February

Service Personnel Week

Monday Feb 16th ~ Friday Feb 20th

nothing at this time

Yearbook Orders due March 2nd

Dear Winchester Avenue Families,

February is a special time at our school as we continue to grow, reflect, and strengthen our sense of community. This month reminds us of the importance of kindness, perseverance, and celebrating the unique strengths of every child. As students continue learning new skills and building confidence in the classroom, we encourage them to come to school ready to learn, listen carefully, and give their best effort each day.

February is also a time when we focus on caring for others—using kind words, helping a classmate, and making positive choices even when things feel challenging. These moments help shape not only strong learners, but thoughtful and responsible humans.

We are grateful for the continued partnership between school and home. Your support in encouraging regular attendance, positive behavior, and a love of learning makes a meaningful difference. Together, we are creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where all students feel valued and empowered to succeed. Thank you for being an important part of our school family.

Principal Ballard

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

To ensure we continue providing positive learning environments and limitless opportunities for our students, we are participating in the West Virginia School Learning Environment Survey for parents/caregivers, student, and staff.

These surveys are conducted online and provide critical information about the learning/teaching environment, the health and well-being of students, staff, and support for parents.

Surveys are due by February 27. Please contact us with any questions.

Parent/Caregiver Survey Link:

https://forms.office.com/r/mXGLXGUApV

Available daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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In the event of inclement weather, and BCS schools are closed, or in the event that school is unable to open for any reason, we will follow the schedule listed below:

• Snow Days #1-5: Traditional Snow Days
• Snow Days # 6-10: Remote Learning Days

As of January 30, BCS has used all 5 traditional snow days. Any future inclement weather days will be Remote Learning Days following the schedule below.

High Impact Instructional Practices focus on ensuring all instruction is purposeful, rigorous, and student-centered. Lessons are aligned to grade-level standards and include clear, visible objectives that identify both what students must know and how they will apply that knowledge. Instruction intentionally builds academic vocabulary through curriculum-based opportunities for exploration and understanding.Teachers support students in moving from teacher-led instruction to independent learning through inquiry and gradual release. Finally, students are provided opportunities to integrate learning and produce original work by synthesizing information from multiple sources—building purpose, power, and practice in every classroom.

Regular school attendance matters, but if your student misses school, you can submit your student's absence online using the Parent Absence Note Form

Play on pieces of equipment

Jump off high equipment

Push, shove, or wrestle with classmates

Throw mulch

Draw with chalk on the building

Go down the slide headfirst or on their stomach

Walk up the slide

We understand that older siblings may need to walk our kiddos home. Please be sure your child's teacher is aware of this arrangement. We have a new form to be completed by parents/guardians of students that are walked home by siblings that are under 18 years of age. Once the teacher is made aware, we will send home the form.

If your student is not an every day parent pick up, please have your ID when you come to pick up your child from the school. It is BCS policy that we check IDs of every person that request to pick up a student. Please keep this in mind and be paitent with staff when your ID is requested.

If you need to contact Ms. Ballard

Email: cballard@k12.wv.us
School Website : https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/winchesteravenue
Location: 650 WInchester Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: (304) 267-3570