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April Newsletter
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Phone
(864)949-2385
School Website
Wellford Academy of Science & Technology
Announcements from Mr. Bringer
Title I Survey
Each year we complete our annual parent survey in regards to our Federal Title I funding. Wellford Academy and Duncan Elementary are the two schools in Spartanburg District 5 that receive extra funding due to our percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
The questions in the survey pertain to programs and services we have been able to provide this year due to this funding. Your survey responses will be included in our annual needs assessment that is used to consider what items we will include in our upcoming plan. Thank you for your time!
Click HERE to take the survey.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration Open for 2025-2026:
Do you have a child entering Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year? Spartanburg District Five Schools is excited to welcome these new students to our classrooms!
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open, and parents and families are encouraged to register now to prepare for the upcoming school year. According to the state of South Carolina, a student must turn five on or before September 1 in order to attend Kindergarten in 2025-26.
All District Five elementary schools are accepting new student registrations Monday-Friday, during normal business hours. Simply visit your zoned school during working hours to register. Don't know what school your child is zoned for? Simply click here to locate your school by entering your address.
Don't forget to bring:
Proof of residency (a water or power bill, or mortgage/lease agreement is acceptable)
Vaccination records
Child's birth certificate
K4 Registration for 2025-2026
Registration for new K4 students in District Five is also open! According to the state of South Carolina, a student must turn four on or before September 1 in order to attend K4 in 2025-26. Spaces in our K4 program are limited, and based on academic necessity and income. Please contact our office for more information.
Screening appointments will be held beginning at the end of April, so please register as soon as possible to secure an appointment.
Wellford is Instagram Official!
Exciting news—Wellford Academy is now Instagram official!
We’re always looking for new ways to showcase the incredible things happening in our school, and Instagram gives us another way to connect with our families and community. From classroom highlights to special events, we want everyone to see the magic happening at Wellford!
Go follow us @WellfordAcademy
Like, comment, and share with your friends, family, and anyone who loves seeing our students shine!
WA Spirit Rock!
Wellford Academy now has our very own Spirit Rock! A spirit rock is a unique way to announce birthdays, celebrations, recognize a special person, or advertise upcoming events. The rock is available to "rent" for $20 with 100% of the proceeds going straight to our school! Payment is due by check or cash within 24 hours of signing up. Read more details below!
Please use the following link to sign up or the QR code on the flyer:
Special Recognitions
Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Mrs. Maus, Wellford Academy’s Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Maus is a shining example of dedication, passion, and excellence in education. She pours her heart into her students every day, creating a classroom where learning thrives and students feel valued. Her commitment to making a difference is truly inspiring!
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Maus for this well-deserved honor!
Support Employee of the Year!
Congratulations to Mrs. Shenouda, Wellford Academy’s Support Employee of the Year!
Mrs. Shenouda is an essential part of our Wolfpack, always going above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school. Her dedication, hard work, and kindness make a difference every single day!
Thank you for all you do for WA, Mrs. S!
Wellford Happenings
Make sure to check out our WA Facebook page to see the full albums for these events!!
4th Grade Field Trips
Fourth grade students enjoyed an orchestra performance at Converse College's Twitchell Auditorium! They also went on a field trip to learn about stars and space at the Lincoln Planetarium with lunch at Fuddruckers afterwards!
2nd Grade Field Trip
Second grade students also had an out-of-this-world experience at the Lincoln Science Center & Planetarium! They also got to eat a delicious lunch at Fuddruckers before heading back to WA!
Wacky Weather STEM Showcase
Wesley the Wolf was very concerned when he realized we didn't have a severe weather plan, so our students jumped into action! Each grade level became experts, researching different severe weather events and creating safety plans.
K5: Thunderstorms
1st: Tornadoes
2nd: Blizzards
3rd: Hurricanes
4th: Earthquakes
5th: Wildfires
Lego League
Our WA Lego League has been working hard on their designs, coding, and problem solving, preparing for their big competition this month! Good luck, Lego League! We know you will make WA proud!
Third Grade Self Portraits
Third grade students showed who they really are inside and out with these creative self-portraits in Mrs. Moore's art class!
Chat & Chew
5th grade, MLL teachers, and guidance planned a rainbow/St. Patrick's themed chat & chew for faculty to socialize and eat delicious rainbow colored treats!
Celebrating our MLL Students
MLL students worked so hard on their ACCESS testing, they got to celebrate a job well done with a pinata party!! What a well deserved celebration!
St. Patrick's Day in PLTW
Students celebrated St. Patrick's Day in PLTW by designing leprechaun traps, answering trivia questions, and more!
K4 Field Trip
4K students explored The Children's Museum of the Upstate, enjoying hands-on science experiments and imaginative play!
Girls on the Run
Our Girls on the Run club members are back at it, hitting the pavement and working hard!
Fresh & Homegrown
Our 4th graders got a special treat at lunch-- a salad made with lettuce grown at Wellford using our hydroponic farmstand!
WA Friends and Partners
Become a Wellford Academy Friend and Partner!
To become a WA Partner...
If you looking for a way to promote your business and make a positive impact on your community, become a WA Partner & Friend!
Information to get connected:
EJ Bringer: ej.bringer@spart5.net
Carla Tucker: carla.tucker@spart5.net
Call Wellford Academy at 864-949-2385
Dates to Remember
Career Festival Grades K-2
Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, 07:30 AM
Career Festival Grades 3-5
Friday, Apr 4, 2025, 07:30 AM
Spring Break Begins
Monday, Apr 7, 2025, 07:30 AM
Field Day & Sporty STEM Showcase
Friday, Apr 18, 2025, 07:30 AM
Kona Ice Day
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025, 07:30 AM
Spring Chorus Concert
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 06:00 PM
Spotlight on...
Mrs. Epps' Class
Mrs. Epps' second grade class created models to demonstrate erosion, weathering, and deposition.
Mr. Sears' Music Class
Music classes are buzzing with activity this month! Third graders are diving into pitch exploration and are eager to start learning the ukulele, while fourth graders have kicked off their recorder lessons. Fifth grade students are combining both instruments to enhance their musical performance skills. Looking ahead, we’re thrilled for the After-School Chorus, who will be performing a pop concert on May 1.
Mrs. Crocker's 3rd Grade Class
Mrs. Crocker's students are playing learning games on Blooket to get ready for i-Ready testing!
In Case You Missed It!
Make sure to check out our WA Facebook page to see the full albums for these events!!
Read Across America Week
Students and teachers celebrated all things reading and Dr. Seuss during Read Across America Week!
Pajama Day
Green Eggs & Ham (Wear Green) Day
Cat in the Hat Day
Oh, the Places You'll Go- Team Spirit Day
Guest Readers
Each class had a special guest reader from within the school during Read Across America week!
STEAM Night
Our annual STEAM family night included 20 interactive, hands-on STEAM stations! Thanks to DUKE Energy and our families for making it such a fun night!
Kona Ice Day
Students enjoyed a sweet treat in the sunshine during out last Kona Ice Day! Don't miss out on the next one on April 22!
Kidz in Lids
Students rocked their favorite hats while supporting a great cause! Thanks to everyone who participated!
PTO Update
Because of your support, PTO is excited to provide all students and staff a field day t-shirt! Papa John's nights, Penny Wars, and Kona Ice days all help our school earn money to support our students.
Teacher appreciation week is quickly approaching. If you can help with this week, please let us know. Feel free to call the school or email jennifer.brown@spart5.net. We need help with serving, picking up items, and delivering items to teachers.
AVID At Wellford
WRITING
Ms. Walts' First Graders are writing compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions and heart words. They are asking the questions: Do my sentences have the "Who and the do?" A BIG thanks to Emma, Medina, Dakota, Lex, Jaina, Yosef, Liam, Allie, Samia, and Reece for getting us started! Way to go!
INQUIRY
After finishing their fifth grade assignments, students chose to collaborate on topics of interest to them. They created posters and shared what they learned with their class.
COLLABORATION
Students in Mrs. Roddy's math class worked together to use their knowledge of line plots to complete rotations in which they had to answer various questions related to line plots and create line plots of their own based on a given data set.
ORGANIZATION
Mrs. Joyce's classes utilize organizational tools such as prewriting organizers. Students recently completed a graphic organizer to organize their thoughts and story elements before writing a narrative.
READING
Fifth grade students in Mrs. Phillips' class read a nonfiction text about sound. Using what they learned, the students designed and created instruments from materials that they collected from around the school.
Important Information
School Arrival
Just a friendly reminder that our car lines are open from 7:00-7:30 each day. Students arriving after 7:30 must be signed in at the front office and will be marked tardy. Thank you!
Be Great Academy
Need after school care? Sign up for our new after school program, Be Great Academy! You can sign up online at http://bga.begreatacademy.com/
Background Checks
These need to be completed at least 3 weeks before a field trip to account for processing time.
Ride360
The Ride 360 application provides quick access to your child’s routing information, which can include the bus location, route number, and bus driver’s name.