Hoot Off The Press
Week of Oct 26th
“Fall into learning, grow with kindness, and let your dreams SOAR!” - unknown
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
Please help us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and on time!
K–2nd Grade
- 🚪 Doors Open: 8:20~8:45 AM
- 🏠 Dismissal: 3:20~3:45 PM
Pre-K
- 🚪 Arrival: 8:50 ~9:00 AM
- 🏠 Dismissal: 3:05 ~3:15 PM
Please arrive at the designated time and follow all arrival and dismissal procedures. On-time arrival and dismissal help us keep students safe and maximize instructional time.
Thank you for helping Winchester Avenue SOAR! 🦉💛
Please remember to be kind.
Week at a Glance
RED RIBBON WEEK
Monday, Oct 26th
1:45pm Red Ribbon Assembly
Martinsburg Drumline to give a show
(for students only)
Tuesday, Oct 27th
Kindergarten SOAR store
5:30~7:00pm Haunted School Event
Wednesday. Oct 28th
1st grade SOAR store
Thursday, Oct 29th
2nd grade SOAR store
Pre K field trip to Orr's Farm
Friday, Oct 30th
nothing at this time
October is National Children's Health Month
This month is a time to focus on helping children stay healthy, safe, and happy. It reminds us that healthy children need nutritious food, physical activity, good sleep, emotional support, and safe environments where they can learn and grow.
At Winchester Ave, we are committed to helping every owl be healthy, safe, and ready to SOAR!
Upcoming Events
November
3rd- No School - Election Day
5th- Primary Parent Teacher Conferences
6th- Make Up Picture Day
10th- Veteran's Breakfast
11th- No School Veteran's Day
23rd~27th - Thanksgiving Break
SOAR Store
November
18th Kindergarten
19th 1st grade
20th 2nd grade
Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 5th 5:00~7:00pm
Reminders will come home in report cards on Oct 20th
A Message from Principal Ballard
Growing, Learning, and SOARing Together!
At Winchester Avenue, we are committed to helping every student grow and succeed! Families, your support makes a difference. Reading together, practicing math facts, reviewing sight words (super/heart words), and talking about what your child learned at school are simple ways to support learning at home.
Encourage your child to keep trying, ask questions, and celebrate their progress. Every small step forward matters! Together, we can build strong learners, kind hearts, and confident students who are ready to SOAR to new heights!
Thank you for partnering with us in your child's learning journey. We are proud to learn and grow with our Winchester Ave Owls! 💛❤️
Ms. Ballard
Principal, Winchester Avenue Elementary
What is Red Ribbon Week?
Red Ribbon Week is a special time when schools and communities teach children about making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. Even at an early age, students can begin learning the importance of taking care of their bodies, making positive decisions, and choosing healthy habits.
At Winchester Avenue, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with fun activities and themed dress-up days to help students understand that their choices matter. Families can help by talking with children about staying safe, making good decisions, and building healthy habits.
Together, we can encourage our students to make positive choices and continue to grow into healthy, happy, and successful individuals!
Make a Difference. Be a hero, Stay drug free.
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Schedule
This is to remind students to stay drug free.
Monday- Red-Y to Kickoff- Wear red
Tuesday- Say "BOO" to drugs- Wear your Halloween costume (please no props or mask)
Wednesday- Put a cap on drugs- Wear your favorite cap/hat
Thursday- Be a hero - Dress like your favorite hero (please no props or mask)
Friday- Being drug-free is a dream- Wear your pajamas
Haunted School Event
Please see the flyer below.
Our Haunted School Event will take place Tuesday, Oct 27th 5:30~7:00pm.
Families may:
- trick or treat and recieve goodies.
- vote for your favorite classroom pumpkin inspire by story book for $1- CASH ONLY please
- enjoy a photo op
- buy school apparel for students
Attendance Incentives
Our Attendance Awards
The table above contains information concerning attendance incentives.
Every Month
Every month students miss one day or less families will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gas or food gift card. Students will attend the monthly Lego Party.
Every Nine Weeks
Every nine weeks the classroom with the BEST attendance will receive a class party. Families of students that miss three days or less during each nine weeks will be entered into a drawing for a family fun night basket.
Semester Goal
Students that have PERFECT attendance for the semester will be entered into a drawing for a new bike.
Book iT- Let's Read
Winchester Avenue is challenging families to read. Be on the look out for information from classroom teachers for BOOK IT. You read at home and document- students receive a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Happy Reading!!!
(flyer below)
Next Steps AFTER iReady Inform
Personalized Online Lessons
Target students’ exact needs with assessment-driven lessons that adapt in real time and guide each learner along a focused pathway.
- Reading (English): Phonological Awareness, Phonics, High-Frequency Words, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension (Grades K–8)
- Reading (Spanish): Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension (Grades K–5)
- Mathematics (English and Spanish): Number and Operations, Algebra and Algebraic Thinking, Measurement and Data, and Geometry (Grades K–8)
Teacher-Assigned Lessons
- Deepen student understanding and reinforce critical skills with lessons teachers can assign based on classroom instruction. (Reading and Mathematics, English and Spanish, Grades K–8)
PTO Information
Last meeting took place
Monday, October 19th at 5:30pm
Next Meeting
November 9th at 5:30pm
Veteran's Breakfast
Honoring those who have served...
The flyer below came home last week. Our annual Veteran's breakfast will take place Tuesday, Novemeber 10th. Door will open at 9:15am and the event will begin at 9:30am.
Please complete the form and return it to the school by Friday, Nov 6th
Local School Improvement Council (LSIC)
Meeting took place Wed Sept 9th at 4:00pm via TEAMs
Minutes for the meeting available on our website.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec 16th
Dominoes Fundraiser Concluded- we raised $1,030
Fundraisers help us provide extra opportunities, experiences, and resources for our students while bringing our school community together to support our owls!
We raised $1,030 in just 2 weeks.
We also have almost 30 cards donated to us which is almost another $500 in value.
Thank you to all those families that helped make this event so successful!!
Transportation
Use our Find My School, Bus, or Stop tool to enter your home address and select your student’s grade level: Find My School, Bus, or Stop
Kindergarten families: Select Grade 1 when searching for your school. If your address is not found, please contact the Transportation Department at (304) 267-3575 for assistance.
Counselor's Corner
Click below to view Counselor's Corner
click to view the menu
click to submit an absence note
Share Your Contact Info!
If you need to contact Ms. Ballard
Email: cballard@k12.wv.us
School Website : https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/winchesteravenue
Location: 650 WInchester Avenue
Phone: (304) 267-3570