Hoot Off The Press

Please help us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and on time!

K–2nd Grade

• 🚪 Doors Open: 8:20~8:45 AM
• 🏠 Dismissal: 3:20~3:45 PM

Pre-K

• 🚪 Arrival: 8:50 ~9:00 AM
• 🏠 Dismissal: 3:05 ~3:15 PM

Please arrive at the designated time and follow all arrival and dismissal procedures. On-time arrival and dismissal help us keep students safe and maximize instructional time.

Thank you for helping Winchester Avenue SOAR! 🦉💛

Please remember to be kind.

Bully Prevention Week

Monday Sept, 14th

Dress like Buddy the Elf

Tuesday, Sept 15th

Wear tropical colors/design

Wednesday. Sept 16th

Wear team spirit wear

early out

DISMISSAL BEGINS AT 12:50 PM

Thursday, Sept 17th

Wear your fanciest outfit

Friday, Sept 18th

Wear your pajames to school

Pre Kindergarten: dismissal begins at 12:35pm

Kindergarten ~ 2nd grade: dismissal begins AT 12:50PM

Monday- Be a buddy. Dress like Buddy the Elf

Tuesday- Catch a Wave of Kindness. Wear tropical colors and designs

Wednesday- Team Up against bullying. Wear your favorite team sports jersey, t-shirt, of spirit gear.

Thursday- Being Kind is Fancy. Wear your fanciest outfit

Friday- Put Bullying to Bed- Wear pajamas (no slippers please)

Beginning of the Year testing

Kindergarten - CHANGE beginning Sept 15th

September

24th- Bring your parent to school

Minutes for the meeting available on our website.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec 16th

Agenda:

1. Annual Title 1 Meeting

• light refreshments
• upcoming dates
• curriculum
• DOOR PRIZE

2. Observe and participate in a 30 minute lesson in your child's classroom.

Berkeley County Schools is encouraging all students and families to Strive for Less Than 5 Absences! Our goal is to have students in school every day, learning, growing, and celebrating together. This month at Winchester Avenue, students are participating in BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES TOGETHER; an activity that celebrates each day your student is present at school. Each student will be provided with a GET UP, SHOW UP, BUILD UP block house. The blocks represent the days of school in the month of September. Each day a student is present, they will color in the block that corresponds to the date. Students will earn special recognition when they attend five, ten, and twenty days of school. Our goal is to have all our students present in school every day!

As your student plays an important role in their classroom, your support in reinforcing regular school attendance is essential to their success. We are partners in your child’s education. Thank you for helping them build a strong year!

Winchester Avenue students will complete a house each month.

Attendance incentive information below.

The table above contains information concerning attendance incentives.

Every Month

Every month students miss one day or less families will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gas or food gift card. Students will attend the monthly Lego Party.

Every Nine Weeks

Every nine weeks the classroom with the BEST attendance will receive a class party. Families of students that miss three days or less during each nine weeks will be entered into a drawing for a family fun night basket.

Semester Goal

Students that have PERFECT attendance for the semester will be entered into a drawing for a new bike.

🛡️ Why the School Uses It

• Student Safety: It ensures the school knows exactly who is in the building at all times.
• Custody & Access Control: It checks the school’s internal database for local alerts, such as active restraining orders or specific custody arrangements, ensuring students are only released to authorized individuals.
• Public Database Screenings: It quickly references the national sex offender registry across all 50 states.

📋 What Happens at Check-In

1. Present a Valid ID: Parents must bring a government-issued photo ID (like a driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport) to the front office or kiosk.
2. The "Toaster" Scan: The front desk staff or kiosk scans the ID barcode. This takes less than 30 seconds.
3. Information Pulled: The system only reads the visitor’s name, date of birth, photo, and partial ID number.
4. Get a Visitor Badge: Once cleared, the system prints a temporary sticker badge featuring the individual's photo, name, date, time, and specific destination in the school. This badge must be worn visibly while on campus.

• As we start the school year we will complete drills to practice expectations. Check in with your child about following staff direction.
• Join our PTO. Our awesome PTO has many engaging events. We would love to have you join. There is only a $5 member fee. PTO Drive Aug 31st ~ Sept 18th
• Please communicate with your child’s teacher if there are issues within the classroom. Administration will support and communicate as needed.

JOIN OUR PTO!

Stronger Together, So Our Students SOAR!

WHAT IS PTO?

PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) is a partnership between parents, teachers, and our school. We work together to support our students, teachers, and school through events, fundraising, volunteer opportunities, and meaningful programs.

WHY JOIN PTO?

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Your involvement helps create a positive school experience for all students.

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

• PTO funds help provide classroom resources, activities, and special projects.

STAY CONNECTED

• Build relationships, stay informed, and be a part of our school community.

EVERY VOICE MATTERS

• Fresh ideas and helping hands make a big impact!
  

You have 3 weeks to join and be a part of something GREAT!

ONLY $5 TO JOIN - CASH ONLY PLEASE

Let's Plan, Connect, and Make Great Things Happen!

FIRST PTO MEETING

SEPTEMBER 22ND

AT 5:30PM

IN THE CAFETERIA

Your Time. Your Voice. Our Students' Future.

Use our Find My School, Bus, or Stop tool to enter your home address and select your student’s grade level: Find My School, Bus, or Stop

We have a read aloud program here at Winchester Avenue. Please email Mrs. Elgin, Library Media Specialist, at meranda.elgin@k12.wv.us with any questions or concerns about becoming a volunteer classroom reader this school year.

If you need to contact Ms. Ballard

Email: cballard@k12.wv.us
School Website : https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/winchesteravenue
Location: 650 WInchester Avenue
Phone: (304) 267-3570