Hoot Off The Press

Monday, May 11th

nothing at this time

Tuesday, May 12th

No School Election Day

Wednesday, May 13th

nothing at this time

Thursday, May 14th

nothing at this time

Friday, May 15th

K~2nd Field Day

Dunk Tank $1

Upcoming Events

May

18th -Step up Day and Pre K Field Day

22nd- Pool Day

27th- Pre K Ceremonies

28th - Awarrds Assemebly and LAST day of school

• 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!

With testing officially behind us, we want to celebrate the incredible hard work and focus our students have shown! As we enter these final weeks of school, our focus shifts to maintaining our daily consistency while creating joyful, lasting memories together.

🗓️ Important Dates & Reminders

• May 12th: No School (Election Day)

• May 15th: Field Day for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade
  
• May 18th : 2nd grade Step Up Day and Pre K Field Day
  
• May 22nd: Pool Day

👟 Field Day Details

To ensure everyone has a safe and fun time during Field Day, please remember:

• Dress for the Weather: Students should wear comfortable athletic clothes and sneakers.

• Sun Protection: Please apply sunscreen before school and feel free to send a hat or water bottle with your child’s name on it.

  
  

🗳️ Note on Election Day

Since our school serves as a polling place, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, May 12th. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the building on Wednesday!

To our wonderful PTO:

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the PTO members who have donated their time and resources to make such wonderful events possible this year. From classroom surprises to school-wide celebrations, your dedication brings our community together.

The staff at Winchester Avenue is incredibly fortunate to have the unwavering support of such a fantastic PTO. We couldn't do what we do without you!

Thank you for helping our students SOAR to great choices.

~Principal Ballard

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We are ending our K–2nd Grade Field Day on Friday, May 15th with a huge splash! Principal Ballard has bravely volunteered to sit in the Dunk Tank, and our students have the chance to send in her into water!

• When: Tickets go on sale all week long!

• Cost: $1.00 per ticket.

• How to Buy: Please send money in a labeled envelope/baggie with a COMPLETED form. (coming home Monday, May 11th)

• The Big Event: The dunking happens during Field Day on Friday, May 15th!

  
  

  Profits or donations to the dunk tank will go towards playground equipment.

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