25-26 WBES Parent Newsletter

Email: lisa.jones@hsv-k12.org
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/whitesburg-elementary
Location: 107 Sanders Road Southwest, Huntsville, AL, USA
Phone: 2564287780
Facebook: facebook.com/WhitesburgElem
Twitter: @whitesburgElem

April 21, 2026

• Weather Drill

• Merrimack Performance at 1:00

• PTA Student Snack Cart (fundraiser)

April 22, 2026

• Administrative Professional Appreciation Day

• Field Day - PK-2 - Begins at 8:30

• Purple Up Day for 3rd-5th or PK-2 who are not wearing a Field Day shirt

April 23, 2026

• Field Day – 3rd-5th - Begins at 8:30

• Pre-K for a Day

April 24, 2026

• Weather Day (that was not used) - No school for teachers/students

Apr 27-May 8 EOY iReady Window

Apr 27-May 6 EOY DIBELS Window

Apr 27 Field Day Make-Up

Apr 28 Parade of Readers

Apr 28 School Bus Appreciation Day

Apr 29 Progress Reports go home

Apr 30 K for a Day and Onward and Upward

May 1 Asian Pacific Islander Month

May 1 Mental Health Month

May 1 Principal Appreciation Day

May 1 Parent Coordinator Appreciation Day

May 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4-8 Library Books due for Inventory - No more checkouts

May 8 Teacher Duty Free Lunch

May 6 Bomb Evacuation Drill

May 7-8 Club Days

May 8 Math Team - Perennial Math Competition

May 11 Perennial Math Virtual Awards at 9:00

May 11 PTA Board Meeting

May 13 AR Cut-off

May 14 Awards Day

May 15 5th Grade Clap Out

May 15 Grissom Clap Out

May 19 PBIS Party

May 20 AR Party

May 21 ½ Day Student – Student Last Day

May 21 Report Cards go home

Whitesburg Parents and Guardians,

We had a great week of teaching and learning.

We have a busy week coming up. I feel like every week is busy until the last day of school. Please continue to look at out upcoming dates to make sure you do not miss anything.

Thank you for partnering with us in making the Burg the best school ever!

Shine Bright Whitesburg!

Thanks,

Mrs. Jones

WBES Purpose of Whitesburg Elementary is to inspire, engage, and empower all students to a successful future.

WBES Vision of Whitesburg Elementary School is to be recognized globally as a model school offering transformative opportunities for students.

WBES Mission of Whitesburg Elementary is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment characterized by quality staff, rigorous academic instruction, innovative programs, outstanding extracurricular opportunities, and exceptional resources.

Ms. Tate's class received the Sparkly Spoon Award this week. Thanks to her class for being a part of making our cafeteria "SPARKLE and SHINE BRIGHT!"

This week we celebrate Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day—also known as Secretary’s Day—and we want to take a moment to recognize our amazing front office staff! They are truly the heart of our school and play a crucial role in keeping “The Burg” running smoothly each and every day.

From greeting students and families with a smile to helping with anything that comes their way, our office staff goes above and beyond to support our school community. They are often the first faces you see when you walk through our doors, and their kindness, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed.

We are so grateful for all they do! If you have a moment, please join us in thanking them for the important work they do for our students, staff, and families.

Please feel free to bring them a card, gift, gift card, snack etc.

All parents/guardians who need to complete returning student registration for the 2026-2027 school year may do so by visiting the Enrollment page on the HCS website and selecting "Returning Student Registration."

Returning student registration requires a snapcode to access the record. Snapcodes are visible in the parent portal. Please contact the school for assistance, if needed.

As we approach our iReady End-of-Year Assessment, we want to encourage all students to do their very best. This assessment helps us see how much each child has grown from the beginning of the year to now. The results are important because they show us what your child has learned and help us plan for next year.

Please remind your child to take their time, try their best, and show what they know. We are so proud of their hard work this year and can’t wait to see their growth!

iReady Prizes/Incentives

Reading King/Queen: Highest Growth (whole school) in ELA

Math King/Queen: Highest Growth (whole school) in Math

• Crowns and Sashes

• Pick from Prize Table

Highest growth in Reading in each grade

Highest growth in Math in each grade

• Pick from Prize Table

Highest Class Growth in Reading in each grade

Highest Class Growth in Math in each grade

• Popsicles for the class

Highest Class Growth (for teacher) in Reading

Highest Class Growth (for teacher) in Math

• Gift Card

I know a lot of you want to help your teachers, but just do not know how. Please see the link below to see all of the teacher's favorites things and also their Classroom Wishlists. Please encourage your teacher throughout the year. Little "happy's" can make their day!

Please know that we cannot use school funds for certain items. Please see the below list for items we are constantly needing. It would be appreciated if you could donate these items.

Paper towels

Clorox Wipes

Kleenex

All Purpose Cleaning Spray

We will sell slushies each Friday afternoon.

· $1 for 5oz cup

· $5 for souvenir Whitesburg Elementary Plastic Cup. This cup can be reused each Friday for a $2 refill.

(Slushie Friday's intention is not a fundraiser. It is for student encouragement and celebration. However, we do make a little money off of the sales, and that money goes into WBES's General Budget and is used for student incentives.)

Any intentional and repeated act of unwanted aggressive or demeaning behavior involving a real or perceived power imbalance, in which one or more people intentionally and repeatedly cause physical or psychological harm to another person. To be considered bullying, the conduct must also place a student in reasonable fear of harm or of damage to property, have the effect of substantially interfering with educational performance or school operations, or create a hostile, intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.

Please use the link below to sign you child(ren) up. It is no charge and the child will receive a free book each month.

https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/?#selectedCountry=US

We also have our "Goodnight with Dolly" video series you can share with your child in the meantime. Happy reading!