remove_red_eye 287
page background
Logo

Hoot Off The Press

WEEK OF March 23rd

Hoot Off ThePressWEEK OF March 23rd

“March is a time to grow, just like the flowers “March is a time to grow, just like the flowers

keep learning something new every day!” keep learning something new every day!”

Mark Your Calendar Mark Your Calendar

Mon March 23rd

Safety Assembly


Tues March 24th~Fri March 27th

nothing at this time


Upcoming APRIL Events

1st -2 hr delay

6th~10th Spring Break

15th Kindergarten Registration

20th~24th Military Child Support Week

23rd-Purple Up Day


END OF THE YEAR

testing window

20th~24th


24th-Career Day

30th-Spring Concert

Important Information

  • 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!"

March is women's history month
zoom_out_map Show in original size

A note from Principal Ballard A note from Principal Ballard

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map

Dear Families,

As we continue working hard each day, we also want to emphasize the importance of respect for our learning environment. One of the best ways students can show respect to their teachers and peers is by listening during instruction and avoiding talking while others are teaching. This helps ensure that everyone can focus, learn, and be successful.

Additionally, we ask that students remain quiet while transitioning through the hallways. When classes are passing by and talking loudly, it can interrupt instruction in other classrooms. Keeping voices off in the hall allows all students throughout the building to continue learning without distractions.

We encourage you to have conversations at home about the importance of respect, self-control, and making positive choices throughout the school day. These small actions make a big difference in creating a safe, focused, and supportive environment for all of our Owls.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a strong learning environment for every student!

Go Owls! 🦉

Principal Ballard

Please get CONNECTED so that you are informed of school cancellations. Please get CONNECTED so that you are informed of school cancellations.

NTouch Text and Email Alerts:

Download the BCS App . Learn more: berkeleycountyschools.org


On the Web:

Sign Up: WV Dept of Ed alerts: https://wvde.state.wv.us/closings


Social Media

Follow Us @Berkeley County Schools

Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss

Spring Clubs Spring Clubs

no clubs the week of April 6th ~ April 10th Spring Break no clubs the week of April 6th ~ April 10th Spring Break

Garden Club 🌺 March 5th~May 14th Garden Club 🌺 March 5th~May 14th

Fitness Club 🏈🏐March 10th ~ May 19th Fitness Club 🏈🏐March 10th ~ May 19th

Family Resources Family Resources

Our Instructional Focuses Our Instructional Focuses

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.

Tutor WV Tutor WV

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

Through TutorWV, every West Virginian gains no-cost access to personalized tutoring and drop-off review services, test prep and self-paced resources, and job search assistance. Click the link below from any device, and you’ll get connected to a live expert tutor and resources! Tutors are rigorously vetted subject-matter experts. They ask questions, they encourage, and they empower. They’re available every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. so that learners of all ages and stages can get help anytime, anywhere, from any internet-connected device.

How it Works: Tutor WV
¿Cómo funciona el Aula TutorWV?

Project Learn Project Learn

After School Program

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.

Project learn is an after school prgoram. Contact number: 304-263-2696
zoom_out_map Show in original size

Use the provided link below to learn more about iReady Use the provided link below to learn more about iReady

i-Ready Central Resources | Family Center – Home

On i-Ready Central you’ll find everything you need to be successful with i-Ready, from videos to tips and planning tools.

launch i-readycentral.com

Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size

click below to read more... click below to read more...

Counselor's Corner March 23-March30

launch canva.com

Attendance Matters Attendance Matters

Please aim to send your child to school each day. If your child is not sick, please send them to school.

Regular school attendance matters, but if your student misses school, you can submit your student's absence online using the Parent Absence Note Form

Recess Expecations Recess Expecations

Students Can Students Can

Play on pieces of equipment

Play on blacktop with supervision.

Hold hands with friends

Sit on the ground

Play organized games on the playground or black top

Use the restroom

Students Cannot Students Cannot

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

WALKERS WALKERS

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.

Picking up a student from BCS??? Picking up a student from BCS???

100% ID CHECK 100% ID CHECK

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.

User uploaded image
zoom_out_map Show in original size
Reminder: students K-3 must be picked up by an adult.
zoom_out_map Show in original size
User uploaded image
open_in_new zoom_out_map

click to view the menu

User uploaded image
open_in_new zoom_out_map

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, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: (304) 267-3570

Hoot Off the Press
Smore is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters
Loading indicator

close
Powered by