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WEEK OF AUGUST 18TH
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the start of the [2025–2026] school year at Winchester Avenue Elementary School. I hope this letter finds you and your family well-rested and ready for an exciting year of learning, growth, and new opportunities.
We are thrilled to welcome back our returning families and extend a warm greeting to those joining our school community for the first time. As your principal, I am honored to lead such a dedicated staff, and I look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child’s academic and social success.
This year, our focus will continue to be on:
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Academic Excellence: Providing rigorous and engaging instruction to prepare students for future success.
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Positive School Culture: Fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported.
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Family and Community Engagement: Strengthening the home-school connection through open communication, events, and collaboration.
Important Information:
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First Day of School
Staggered start for Pre K August 21st OR August 22nd
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School Hours: 8:20am ~ 3:20pm (K~2nd) 9:00am~3:00pm (Pre K )
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Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures: ALL students enter through the rear of the building on Faulkner Ave. Please follow staff directives. Use the crosswalk to cross the street safely.
Please be sure to update your contact information with the school office and get connected to Seesaw to receive announcements, calendar updates, and resources. Communication is key, and we want to ensure you're always informed and involved.
On behalf of the entire staff at Winchester Avenue, thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with achievement, exploration, & joy.
Warm regards,
Charity Ballard
Principal
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
Plenty Of Rest
As we get back into routine for the school year, it is vital that our kiddos get enough rest. We encourage you to have a scheduled bedtime each night, and aim to ensure students get at least eight hours of sleep each night
Attendance Info
We know students may miss school for illness, emergencies, or for religious reasons, but we want to see every student in school every day. Regular school attendance is an important factor in student success at Berkeley County Schools.
If a student must miss school, for one or more days, the student must submit an excuse from his/her parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence in order to receive an excused absences.school. Use the provided link to connect today!!
Get Connected- Seesaw
If you are not connected to Seesaw please be sure to connect ASAP. Seesaw is an awesome resource. Parents and teachers can communicate easily through messaging. Families will also stay informed of events and important information from the school. Use the provided link to connect today!!
What is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports??
(PBIS) is a positive reinforcement system that supports the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral competence of all students. Students are being introduced to classroom//school expectations and rules. As we move forward, students may receive yellow owl cards for great choices and red owls for reminders. We will have a school store, where students are able to purchase cool items with the yellow owls. We are so excited to implement this new program.
We hope that great choices will be encouraged at home also.
Please complete the Annual Emergency Information Update
Click the photo to complete this process today.
