Hoot Off The Press
WEEK OF Feb 9th
“Don’t give up—great things take time.”-unknown
Important Information
- 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!"
Mark Your Calendar
February
Monday Feb 9th
no Pre K
100th Day of School
Tuesday Feb 10th
100th Day for Pre K
nothing at this time
Wednesday Feb 11th
5:30~6:30pm Somebody Loves Me Dance
(ONE adult per student)
Thursday Feb 12th
nothing at this time
Friday Feb 13th
interims issued
Yearbook Orders due March 2nd
A note from Principal Ballard
Dear Winchester Avenue Families,
As we move through the school year, our focus remains on helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. In classrooms, teachers emphasize strong learning habits such as trying their best, showing perseverance when work is challenging, and taking responsibility for their learning.
Students are encouraged to:
Come to school ready to learn
Listen and follow directions
Show kindness and respect to others
Participate in learning and classroom activities
Take care of materials and routines
Academic expectations increase as the year progresses, and teachers closely monitor growth in reading, math, and other core subjects. Progress looks different for every child, and effort and consistency play an important role in long-term success.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning and growth at school.
Warmly,
Principal Ballard
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Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss
From Hedegsville High School Youth Association
Need a few hours to yourself this Valentine’s Day? Drop the kids off for a safe, fun-filled evening while you enjoy some well-deserved time out! Check out the attached flyer for full details on timing, activities, and how to register. You can also register through the link tinyurl.com/hhsyla!
This event is taking place at Hedgesville High School
Use the link below to order a yearbook today.
Family Resources
Please see Our Instructional Focuses Below
Use the provided link below to learn more about iReady
Counselor's Corner
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Attendance Matters
Please aim to send your child to school each day. If your child is not sick, please send them to school.
Regular school attendance matters, but if your student misses school, you can submit your student's absence online using the Parent Absence Note Form
Reminders of SOAR Behavior
WALKERS
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.
Picking up a student from BCS???
100% ID CHECK
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.
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Share Your Contact Info!
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