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The Weekly Buzz

The Weekly Parent Newsletter for Van Wert Elementary School

The WeeklyBuzzThe Weekly Parent Newsletter for Van WertElementary School

May 4, 2026 May 4, 2026

Week 36: GMAS Testing Continues and Teacher Appreciation Week begins! Week 36: GMAS Testing Continues and Teacher Appreciation Week begins!

Milestones PEP Rally 2026
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Week at a Glance:

  • Tuesday, 5/5: GMAS Math 1
  • Wednesday, 5/6: GMAS Math 2; FCA at 3 pm
  • Thursday, 5/7: GMAS Science 1/2, fifth-grade only
  • Friday, 5/8: Penny Wars begin; Yearbook signing; Help-A-Child Smile dental van

Upcoming Events:

  • 5/12: Field Day, 3rd - 5th
  • 5/13: Field Day, 1st - 2nd; *Kona Ice
  • 5/14: Field Day, PK-K; *Kona Ice; Penny Wars end
  • 5/15: Senior Walk, 8:45 am; 5th Grade Walk, 10-11 am; 5th Grade CookOut, 11a-1p; Help-A-Child Smile dental van
  • 5/18: *No ASP during the last week of school
  • 5/19: Renaissance Celebrations, 1st - 4th grades
  • 5/20: Renaissance Celebrations, PK-K
  • 5/21: Renaissance Celebrations, 5th

Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)

Please click the link for The GMAS Resource for Students & Parents.

PSD Links and Updates:

Supply List 25-26

Online School Payments (OSP)

Powerschool login

PSD Student Accidental Device Protection Plan

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Principal's Message

Dear Van Wert Families,


This week, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, an opportunity to recognize the incredible educators who serve your children each day.


Our teachers do far more than deliver instruction. They create classrooms where students feel safe, supported, and challenged to grow. They invest time, energy, and care into helping each child build confidence, develop skills, and reach their full potential.


The success of our school is a direct result of their dedication and commitment to students. We are fortunate to have a team that consistently goes above and beyond for your children.


I encourage you to join us in showing appreciation this week, whether through a kind note, a message, or simply taking a moment to thank a teacher who has made a difference.


Thank you for your continued support of our school and for partnering with us to ensure the success of every student.


Warm regards,


Will Zwingmann, Ed.S.

Principal

Announcement Flyers:

Please see the announcements below for updates and upcoming events.
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Continue Learning at Home

Reading Resources, click here

Book suggestions, click here

Illustrative Math, click here

Schoolwide Expectations - Buzz's B.E.S.T.

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Fab Friday Criteria

Criteria for Fab Friday are as follows:

  • Referral/Pink Slip (school or bus)

  • Notice of Concern

  • 90 or above conduct grade

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