Hoot Off The Press

Staff Appreciation Week

iReady Testing Week

Scholastic Book Fair

Monday, May 4th

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Tuesday, May 5th

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Wednesday, May 6th

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Thursday, May 7th

Family Literacy Night

5:00-6:30pm

SOOOOOOO many fun events

Friday, May 8th

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Upcoming Events

END OF THE YEAR

testing window

April 28th~May 8th

May

11th- Pre K Field Day

15th- K~2nd Field Day

18th -Step up Day

22nd- Pool Day

27th- Pre K Ceremonies

• 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!"

Greetings Families!

We are so excited for our students to have the chance to show just how much they have grown this year during our testing week! They have worked incredibly hard, and we know that with continued encouragement from both home and school, they will approach testing with confidence and determination.

These last weeks of the school year are an important time to stay focused, keep positive routines in place, and remind students that doing their best is what matters most. Every day is an opportunity for them to learn, grow, and be proud of the progress they are making.

As we move through the final stretch of the year, we also want to encourage all students to continue making positive choices each day. Showing respect to teachers and classmates, listening carefully, following school expectations, and putting forth their best effort all help create a safe and successful learning environment for everyone. Finishing the year strong means staying committed—not only academically, but also behaviorally. We want every student to end the school year feeling proud of their accomplishments, the friendships they have built, and the goals they have achieved.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the year. Your encouragement at home makes a tremendous difference in your child’s success at school. By working together, we can help every student remain motivated, make responsible choices, and finish the school year on a high note. Let’s continue cheering them on as they work hard, grow stronger, and end this year with confidence, pride, and success. We know our students are capable of amazing things, and we cannot wait to celebrate all they accomplish in these final weeks!

🗓️ Key Dates

• April 28~May 8: Testing Window
  
• April 30th : Spring Concert. selling limited school apparel. exact cash. $12.
• May 7th: Family Literacy Night 5:00-6:30pm. food and fun. Bring cash (small bills)
• May 15th : Field Day
• May 18th : 2nd grade Step Up Day
• May 22nd: Pool Day

Let’s start the month of May strong!

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The spring book fair will be changeless.

All orders paid with cash will be rounded to the nearest dollar.

The change will be donated to the “Share the Fair” which helps students who don’t have funds to buy a book!

At Winchester Avenue Elementary, we believe in recognizing students who consistently go above and beyond to make our school a great place to learn. We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 4th Nine Weeks PBIS Reward Celebration!

Congratulations to our S.O.A.R.ing Owls!

This celebration is for students who have consistently chosen to:

• Safety First

• Own Your Actions

• Always Achieve

• Respect Yourself and Others

To those students who have shown kindness, leadership, and school pride every day: You have officially earned your invitation! We are so proud of the environment you are helping to build. Get ready to celebrate—you earned it!

📋 Understanding Participation Criteria

Our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program relies on "Consistent Excellence." To maintain the high standards of our school community, we use specific data to determine eligibility for this final reward of the year.

Students will attend if they have:

• Demonstrated S.O.A.R. values daily.

• Maintained fewer than 9 "Red Owl" write-ups for the entire year.

• Maintained a clean record with zero Major or Minor office referrals.

Students will NOT be eligible to attend if they have:

• Accumulated 9 or More "Red Owl" Write-Ups: These represent repeated behaviors throughout the year that fall outside our S.O.A.R. expectations.

• Received 1 or More Major Office Referrals: Any major infraction requiring administrative intervention automatically disqualifies a student from this specific reward.

• Received 1 or More Minor Office Referrals: Even a single minor referral indicates a need for further practice in our school-wide behavioral routines.

• Persistent Struggles with S.O.A.R. Expectations: Frequent difficulty demonstrating Safety, Ownership, Achievement, or Respect as outlined in our school-wide rubric.

  
  

A Message of Encouragement

We understand that missing a reward can be disappointing. However, we view this as a vital "teachable moment." If your child did not qualify this time, we encourage you to speak with them about a "Fresh Start." We believe in every student’s ability to grow. Use these final weeks of school to reflect, reset, and show that they can S.O.A.R. to success! We are here to support every student in making better choices every single day.

See flyer below.

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

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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.

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

Play on pieces of equipment

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

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.

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.

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