May 3

• Upcoming Events
• Touch a Truck this Thursday!
• Opequon's Night at the Library Event!
• Countdown to Summer for the week
• Career Day Volunteers Needed
• Summer iPad opt-in
• Dress Code Reminders

• May 12 Election Day- no school for staff or students
• May 13/14 2nd Grade Field Trip
• May 14 Touch a Truck 5:30-7:00 @ Opequon
• May 18 4:30-6:30 Night at the Martinsburg Library
• May 20 Field Day
• May 22 Career Day
• May 28 Last Day for students

Join us for Thursday evening from 5:30-7:00 for food trucks, dessert, and some big rigs and unique vehicles. We have a great line up planned for students to get up close to larger than life vehicles, check out the interior of some, and to talk with the drivers of each large vehicle. Last year, we had a wonderful time with tons of families enjoying the night out right here in our school community! We hope you'll be able to join us!

Families of Opequon Elementary are invited to visit the newly renovated Martinsburg Public Library from 4:30 - 6:30 pm on Monday, May 18th. During this time families will be able to sign up for a library card, explore the children's library, and/or learn about their summer events. Opequon students that sign up for a library card or show that they already have a library card will receive ½ off one Kone Ice.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Teachers have been having fun planning activities each day for students as we countdown to summer!

This week:

Monday O- for Outside and Opequon! Dress in Opequon gear and receive some extra recess!

Tuesday- NO SCHOOL

Wednesday- P- Picnic lunch in our PJs!

Thursday- Q- Q-tip painting in the classroom

Friday- R- Rainbow Day! Wear as many colors of the rainbow as you can!

Opequon is looking for volunteers to share their career path experiences with our students. We always love hosting a variety of careers. If you're available and interested, please complete the form and we will be in touch in coming weeks to confirm and make sure we have all the things in place to make your presentation a success!

To be a presenter: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNajrIVS1Meh5JkJ5Ea5Uyc2RUMzUwNUhQTVpXSzVLVVdSRjRPMjIwRTZIQi4u&route=shorturl

O'Roke Photography has generously gifted two bikes for students to have a chance to win! This is the second year that we've been able to partner with O'Roke to encourage student attendance as well as promote student physical fitness and well-being. Students with incredible attendance will be entered into a drawing at the end of the year and could win one of the two bikes.

As a reminder, in the event your child is sick, please submit either a doctor's note or parent note within 24 hours of the absence by using the following link: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/absencenote

Students will only be allowed to take their iPads home over the summer of 2026 with parental permission and monitoring. Parents, please use the form below if you'd like your child to bring their iPad home over the summer months. If this form is not filled out by May 13th at 4:00pm, your child's iPad will be collected before the end of the school year.

As wonderful weather appears to be here to stay, please be reminded of the following:

(Effective Spring 2017) The Berkeley County Board of Education recognizes that clothing and footwear worn by students in its public schools can often preoccupy and distract students from their major purpose for being in school, which is obtaining an education. The dress code procedure shall apply to all school activities during the school day. Berkeley County Schools plans to disseminate information and implement this procedure through, but not limited to; staff development, student instruction, student/parent notification, and media/internet usage. Exception for legitimate reasons such as a medical condition, religious practice, or for specialized classes or activities will be considered and may be granted by the school administration on a case by case basis. The school administrator reserves the right to approve or disapprove any items not addressed in this procedure. Decision to approve or disapprove items will be based on the goal of providing a safe and orderly environment for the education of all students.

Clothing Shirts must be worn in such a manner so as to:

• Cover the entire back and midriff area at all times

• Cover the top of the shoulders with a minimum of 2” wide straps

• Not be see-through

• Fit modestly so that cleavage area is covered

• Cover undergarments

• Cover spaghetti straps or halters with a button-up shirt

• Not have cut out areas, muscle shirts and tank tops are considered undergarments and must have a shirt over them or under them.

Shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses must be worn in such a manner as to:

• Cover the mid-thigh when sitting down and be at least long enough to meet the tip of the student’s longest finger when the student is standing with arms down at their sides.

• Slits must conform to the above Pants must be worn in such a manner as to:

• Cover undergarments at all times

• Not be excessively long so as to drag on the floor

• Not be excessively baggy so as to fall down or be constantly pulled up to the waist

• Not have cut, ripped or open areas above the knees

• Pajamas/boxers are not considered school attire

Jewelry and Accessories - Any jewelry or accessory that can be used or is perceived as a weapon is prohibited. Jewelry and accessories considered inappropriate but not limited to are: Jewelry with spikes, including chokers, rings or bracelets; Chains that could cause injury or damage such as pocket chains, dog chains, etc. Sunglasses will not be worn during the school day indoors.

Language, Symbols, and Messages Student appearance and apparel must not show any reference to or inference of: Profanity or obscenities; Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco related products; Derogatory or ethnic symbols that causes a disruption; Violence, blood, gang membership, guns, knives, or weapons of any kind; Suggestive or sexual messages; Language or symbols that offend, demean, or promote hatred towards any identifiable person or group; Words or symbols deemed to be inappropriate for the school setting such as rude, disrespectful, or discourteous expressions inconsistent with civil discourse and behavior

Body piercing that causes a disruption, interferes with the educational setting, or presents a safety concern

Pre K Parents are the only vehicles permitted in the lot from 2:50-3:10. Once they're all safely in their vehicles, K-2 will be permitted to enter the lot at roughly 3:15. We need cooperation from all of our families.

K-2 Parents must wait to enter the lot from either direction. You may not wait on the corner of the building. PPU opens from the Duke Street entrance. Any vehicle parked prior to the opening of K-2 cars will be asked to circle the building and get back in line behind the PreK families. We appreciate your continued support of the procedures we've identified that work best for all stakeholders.

Adults who arrive without a school-issued tag will be asked to show a photo ID.

Parents! Students have had a great opportunity to try new foods over the past few weeks. As a reminder, the choice offered M-F remains the same from week to week:

Monday's Choice is Soft Pretzel with Cheddar Dip

Tuesday's Choice is Chef Salad with Breadstick

Wednesday's Choice is Cheesy Pull Apart Bread with Marinara

Thursday's Choice is Cheeseburger with Toppings

Friday's Choice is Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets with Dipping Sauce

These remain an option for students throughout the week on each day. We continue to see lots of salad eaters!

Trunk or Treat, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyB2v

Costume Parade, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCziWk

Veterans Day, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzVeA

Haircuts for the Holidays, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCB1zi

Turkey Trot, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCjcY

2nd 9 Weeks Awards Assemblies, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGTWH

New Year, New You Event, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCH2a8

100th Day of School: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKuNy

Valentine's Day & Sweetheart Dance: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCKD29

Read Across America Week: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCMjw6

Author Visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCN7i9

3rd 9 Weeks Awards Assemblies: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCNzZZ

Book Bingo: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCNzwL

395 East Road

Martinsburg, WV 25404

304-267-3550

Rebekah Eyler, Principal

Kelly Comer, Assistant Principal