Hoot Off The Press

Monday, April 27th

nothing at this time

Tuesday, April 28th

testing window OPENS

Wednesday, April 29th

nothing at this time

Thursday, April 30th

Spring Concert

"Party Animals"

doors opens at 5:45pm

Friday, May 1st

nothing at this time

Upcoming Events

END OF THE YEAR

testing window

April 28th~May 8th

• 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!"

Hi Families,

As we head into the final days of April, we are getting ready to show off everything our students have learned this year! Our official testing window begins on Tuesday, April 28th.

While testing can sometimes feel a bit stressful, we want our students to feel confident, relaxed, and ready to do their best. Here is how you can help them prepare, along with some tips to keep everyone safe and comfortable as the weather warms up.

🌟 Tips for Testing Success

A little preparation at home goes a long way in helping students focus at school:

• Prioritize Rest: Aim for a consistent bedtime to ensure they get plenty of sleep.

• Power Breakfast: A healthy, filling meal in the morning provides the "brain fuel" needed for concentration. Breakfast is served each morning so...Arrive on Time: Being at school with a few minutes to spare helps students settle in without feeling rushed.

• Positive Vibes: A simple "I’m proud of your hard work" can boost a student’s confidence more than you know!

  
  

👟 Spring Style & Safety

The beautiful weather is finally here! We want our students to enjoy their outdoor time and recess to the fullest. To keep everyone safe and appropriately covered while they play, please keep these guidelines in mind:

• Secure Footwear: Please ensure students wear sandals with a back strap that secures to the foot. Flip-flops and slides can be a tripping hazard on the playground.

• Comfort & Coverage: For students wearing dresses or skirts, we highly suggest wearing shorts underneath. This allows them to climb, jump, and play freely while remaining appropriately covered.

🗓️ Key Dates

• April 27: Final day of review.

• April 28: Testing Window Begins.

Thank you for your continued support in making this a successful and safe spring for our students. Let’s finish the month strong!

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Scholastic Book Fair

When: May 4th ~8th

Where: Winchester Avenue

The spring book fair will be changeless.

All orders paid with cash will be rounded to the nearest dollar.

The change will be donated to the “Share the Fair” which helps students who don’t have funds to buy a book!

At Winchester Avenue Elementary, we believe in recognizing students who consistently go above and beyond to make our school a great place to learn. We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 4th Nine Weeks PBIS Reward Celebration!

Congratulations to our S.O.A.R.ing Owls!

This celebration is for students who have consistently chosen to:

• Safety First

• Own Your Actions

• Always Achieve

• Respect Yourself and Others

To those students who have shown kindness, leadership, and school pride every day: You have officially earned your invitation! We are so proud of the environment you are helping to build. Get ready to celebrate—you earned it!

📋 Understanding Participation Criteria

Our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program relies on "Consistent Excellence." To maintain the high standards of our school community, we use specific data to determine eligibility for this final reward of the year.

Students will attend if they have:

• Demonstrated S.O.A.R. values daily.

• Maintained fewer than 9 "Red Owl" write-ups for the entire year.

• Maintained a clean record with zero Major or Minor office referrals.

Students will NOT be eligible to attend if they have:

• Accumulated 9 or More "Red Owl" Write-Ups: These represent repeated behaviors throughout the year that fall outside our S.O.A.R. expectations.

• Received 1 or More Major Office Referrals: Any major infraction requiring administrative intervention automatically disqualifies a student from this specific reward.

• Received 1 or More Minor Office Referrals: Even a single minor referral indicates a need for further practice in our school-wide behavioral routines.

• Persistent Struggles with S.O.A.R. Expectations: Frequent difficulty demonstrating Safety, Ownership, Achievement, or Respect as outlined in our school-wide rubric.

  
  

A Message of Encouragement

We understand that missing a reward can be disappointing. However, we view this as a vital "teachable moment." If your child did not qualify this time, we encourage you to speak with them about a "Fresh Start." We believe in every student’s ability to grow. Use these final weeks of school to reflect, reset, and show that they can S.O.A.R. to success! We are here to support every student in making better choices every single day.

See flyer 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.

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

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Poject Learn offers after school programming:

• homework help
• health and wellness programs, nutritious meals, physical activity
• fun and safe environment with caring staff
• flexible schedules, affordable prices

Visit: https://www.bgcepwv.net or call 304-263-2696

Please see the flyer below.

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