Annette Winn Elementary

Happy October, AWES Parents and Families! 🐾

As we begin a new month, I want to take a moment to express how grateful we are for each and every one of our students. Our teachers and staff are honored to have the opportunity to work with your children each day, and we are continually reminded of just how special and precious they are to us.

We are now well into our intensified instruction following our first i-Ready Inform assessment in Reading and Math. This initial data gives us valuable information about what students have learned, where they are growing, and where we need to provide additional support or challenge. Our teachers are using this information to make instructional adjustments and ensure that every student continues moving forward.

We also enjoyed some great conversations during Tuesday’s Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please remember that you do not have to wait for a scheduled conference day to connect with your child’s teacher. If you have questions or would like to discuss your child’s progress, you can schedule a conference at any time. Additionally, your child’s progress report was sent home yesterday. We encourage you to review it, celebrate the areas of growth, and identify areas where we can work together to continue making progress.

Now is the time to make adjustments, set goals, and get it right for the remainder of the school year. Every day provides another opportunity for growth, and we are committed to making the most of each one for our students.

Thank you for helping us have such a wonderful start to the school year! We truly could not have had such a smooth beginning without your support and partnership. Please never hesitate to reach out if we can assist your family with communication, academics, or behavior. At AWES, we are a staff committed to being lifelong learners alongside our students. We look forward to continuing to learn, grow, and partner with you throughout the year as we work together to help every Wildcat succeed!

Thank you for being an important part of the AWES family!

With gratitude,
Ms. Trexler, Ed.S
Principal, Annette Winn Elementary School

Third through Fifth grade parents- begin now to prepare for our end of grade testing:

GMAS testing will begin at the end of April. Although this test seems far away at this point, it is extremely important to begin preparing now. This important benchmark is one indicator of grade level readiness. Third and fourth grade will be tested in ELA/Writing, ELA Reading, and Math. The test will be spread across three days with the reading and math consisting of two sections each. Fifth grade will have these same content area tests with the addition of two sections of science. The best way to help your student is to have an idea of what is expected. The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) gives great insight into the test and expectations are outlined very clearly within their parent resource guide. Please take some time to browse through this guide and get familiar with your child's current progress. This will help give you a starting place to assist from home and better connect with your child's teacher in your conferences. We will also be hosting a meeting in December to assist you in person and answer any questions you may have concerning GMAS testing.

To view parent resources by subject and grade level click here: https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Milestones_Resources.aspx

At school, we will begin showing our students practice questions now so that they will be adequately prepared for our new reading standards assessment. Students can also begin practicing for the new reading standards assessment on their own by clicking this link: https://www.gaexperienceonline.com/

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES in October:

• October 1st - Great Number Stampede
• October 5th - 10th: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Week! & 5th Grade Science Common Assessment
• October 8th: Hispanic Heritage Program
• October 9th - Report Cards
• October 12th - October 16th - Fall Break
• October 19th - Students Return
• October 23rd - Fall Festival
• October 26-30th - Red Ribbon Week

Every Day Counts!

At school, every day is a day to learn, grow, and shine! When students come to school each day, they don’t just learn new skills—they build friendships, make memories, and become more confident learners. Missing school means missing important pieces of learning that can be difficult to make up. Let’s make every school day count and help our students be present, prepared, and ready to be AWESome!

We are celebrating our students who show up, shine bright, and are at school every day and on time! Each month, these attendance rockstars are invited to a special lunch party filled with surprise treats, fun activities, and lots of recognition. Our August Perfect Attendance winners recently enjoyed lunch outside with popsicles and sidewalk chalk creations! We are so proud of our students for making attendance a priority and showing us that every school day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and be AWESome!

Please click the link to see the Parent Engagement information and our compacts for each grade level. Compacts are by grade level in the specific folder. Don't hesitate to call if you have questions!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FJPAtA67CV4icMOi3mRr-NL3uOh_qFD_?usp=drive_link

Our first Annual Title I meeting will cover the following topics and much more:

• What is a Title I school?
• How does our school spend Title I money? How is Title I Parent and Family Engagement money spent?
• How does our school participate in the Title I Program?
• What are our school’s Title I schoolwide requirements?
• Annette Winn Elementary Schoolwide Program – Past and Present
• What are our schoolwide goals?
• What programs/supports are in place to help my child?
• What is the state’s grades report for our school?
• Student Performance Data
• What curriculum does our school use?

The meeting link will be sent out closer to the meeting time on REMIND and emails attached to our school messenger platform.

Birthday expectations while at school from our family & student handbook:

Birthday parties are not allowed at school. However, since we encourage parents to donate snacks for our students, we allow cupcakes on a child’s birthday as a special “snack” to be consumed during lunch. Due to our Wellness Policy and concerns over food safety, all foods brought to school for student consumption must be commercially prepared and pre-wrapped. (Wellness Policy EEE). Label the package with your child’s name, grade level, and teacher. Student birthdays are announced on the morning news broadcast. Personal birthday party invitations for every child in the class may be sent to school for the teacher to distribute. Please do not send additional food items as they will not be able to be brought into the cafeteria for all students in the class. Finally, we ask that you refrain from any lighters, candles, or any other unapproved items that would be considered a safety violation on school grounds.

Dear parents

As school we want to get better at improving our school culture and get a pulse on the issues that matter to you. We've signed up to a new service that will send you regular, short, anonymous surveys making it quick and easy to get your voice heard.

Please click the link below to sign up https://app.satchelpulse.com/parents?country=us

Please use the school ID 545132 when prompted to join the school.

ASP - After School Program

Hours: after school until 6:00 pm

Registration Cost: One Time Family Registration Fee & Daily Fee

It is time to sign up for our After School Program for this school year! Returning ASP students will need to login to your Eleyo account to register for the new school year. You will just need to change the year, grade, accept the terms and conditions, and make any changes or updates on your end. There will be a yearly registration fee charged to your account. Students that are registering for ASP for the first time can click the Eleyo link below and register your child. We look forward to serving your children in our program. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Eleyo

Things to Remember When Riding a School Bus

• Be at your stop 5 minutes early, the bus will not wait for latecomers.

• Wait for your driver to give directions before crossing the road.

• Remain seated while bus is in motion. ∙ The school bus is an extension of the classroom, therefore the same rules apply. ∙ DCSS buses will not return to a stop to pick up students who missed their bus.

Safety Tips Brochure

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    • October 1st - Great Number Stampede
    • October 5th - 10th: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Week! & 5th Grade Science Common Assessment
    • October 8th: Hispanic Heritage Program
    • October 9th - Report Cards
    • October 12th - October 16th - Fall Break
    • October 19th - Students Return
    • October 23rd - Fall Festival
    • October 26-30th - Red Ribbon Week
• November 3: Teacher Work Day
• November 11: Veteran's Day Program
• November 13: Progress Reports (Elementary and Middle Schools)
• November 23-27: Thanksgiving Holidays
• December 10th: Winter Program
• December 18: End of First Semester