Hoot Off The Press

• Arrival begins at 7:50am Pre K; 8:20am K~3rd
• Tardy bell rings at 8:45am
• Dismissal begins at 1:50pm Pre K; 3:15pm K~3rd

📷Yearbook Sales📷

Feb 3rd-March 3rd

February

17th- PL Day no students

18th- 2 hr delay- Faculty Senate

19th- Third Grade Habitat Diorama Presentation

21st Bus Driver Appreciation Day

27th - Kindergarten STEAM night 4:30-5:30pm

Greetings!

We are swiftly moving to testing season as students and staff continue to work hard and grow. I want to remind you coming to school each day is vital. Regular attendance is crucial for student success. Please contact the school office if your child needs to be absent. Lets keep working together to end this year on a postive note.

-Ms. Ballard

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.

There are changes to the BCS Volunteer/Chaperone Process. Those wanting to become a Level I (Unsupervised) or Level II (Supervised) Volunteer will need to complete the following steps.

· Watch Meghan's Law video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwb-Z9luNVU

· Complete a quiz and attain a score of 80% or above related to the video and BCS procedures https://forms.office.com/r/r6rk3ktUsk

After completion, those requesting to be a volunteer will receive a customized message with next steps. A follow-up email will be sent by the district to provide specific instructions for next steps depending on the level (Level I Volunteers the background check link & Level II Volunteers school approval list status).

1. Be Consistent: Consistency in discipline helps children understand boundaries, reduces anxiety, and fosters self-regulation and trust.
2. Support Autonomy: Supporting autonomy builds independence, critical thinking skills, intrinsic motivation, and self-efficacy in children.
3. Pick Your Battles: Choosing battles wisely by focusing on safety, health, and values strengthens the child-parent bond and supports behavior improvement.
4. Reflect on Childhood: Reflecting on your childhood helps you understand your parenting style and make healthier choices for your child.
5. Remember Self-Care: Prioritizing self-care and relationships helps parents manage stress and meet their children’s emotional needs effectively.

https://www.parentingstyles.com/how-to-be-a-good-parent-10-parenting-tips/

Please aim to send your child to school each day. If your child is not sick, please send them to school.

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.

Please complete the Annual Emergency Information Update

Click the photo to complete this process today.

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