Stinger Stories

Dear West Side Families,

Warm regards,

Christina

Christina Wagoner, Ed.D.

Principal

As we look to plan programming next year to support thriving families and students, we would like your feedback on parenting topics of interest to help your child. Please complete the survey below to share your feedback on exciting opportunities ahead for our Parent-2-Parent Series!

Thank you to all of our dedicated parents and staff who showed interested in serving our School Governance Team (SGT)! We are pleased to welcome two new members to SGT who will serve from 2025-2027. Look for an opportunity next year to run for SGT as a parent or teacher representative.

2025-2026 SGT

Grant Cagle - Parent Representative, 2024-206

Meghan Hill - [NEW] Parent Representative, 2025-2027

Mary Claire Porter - Teacher Representative, 2024-2026

Rainy Burke - [NEW] Teacher Representative, 2025-2027

OPEN* - [NEW] Community Representative, 2025-2027

OPEN* - [NEW] Principal Appointed, 2025-2027

*To be selected at the August 2025 SGT Meeting

We are thrilled to announce that West Side Elementary is launching our very own Amazing Shake competition exclusively for our 5th Grade Ambassadors, inspired by the renowned Ron Clark Academy. This exciting challenge is designed to help our students develop confidence, communications skills, employability skills, and professionalism in real-world scenarios.

As we prepare to make this an unforgettable experience, we are seeking community and business leaders like you to join us in shaping the future for our young leaders. Here's how you can get involved:

Ways to Support the WS Amazing Shake:

1. Be a Judge - Engaged directly with students by evaluating their ability to introduce themselves, maintain eye contact, and respond to real-world questions in a professional manner.
2. Host a Challenge Station - Crease an interactive scenario related to your industry where students must demonstrate quick thinking, problem-solving, and social skills. For example, a restaurant owner might set up a "Customer Service Challenge" where students must handle difficulty customer interactions with poise and professionalism.
3. Sponsor a Round or Provide Prizes - Help us make this a top-notch event by contributing funds, prizes, or other resources. Sponsorship can also include providing a hospitality room for guest judges, ensuring they have refreshments and comfortable space between rounds.
4. Offer Mentorship Opportunities - Inspire students by sharing insights from your career, providing feedback, and encouraging their development beyond the competition.

Why Partner with Us?

• Community Impact: Empower students with essential life skills that will benefit them for years to come.
• Workforce Development: Introduce young minds to professional expectations and diverse career paths early on.
• Brand Visibility: Gain recognition as a supporter of education and leadership in our community.

We would love to discuss how your organization can be part of this incredible event. Please let us know your interest, and we will be happy to provide more details!

Lindsay Williams

Assistant Principal

LindsayWilliams@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Welcome to our newly elected 2025-2026 PTA Executive Board! These volunteers will support our WS PTA in the year ahead, making another successful year for our students, staff, and families!

2025-2026 PTA Executive Board

Co-presidents: Kelli Bollman & Angela Kuehme

Co-vice presidents: Sarah Allen & Meghan Daniel

Treasurer: Anna Cipolla

Secretary: Rachael Brunelle

Parliamentarian: Rebecca Jones

Get a jump start on purchasing school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year! Your 1st Day School Supplies kits will be delivered to your child's classroom BEFORE the 1st day of school. Each kit is created with teacher selected school supplies. Deadline to order is June 15th.

Exciting News! Registration for our Before and After School Programs is now open for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!

Key Information:

• Re-register Every Year: Every school year, parents need to re-register their students to ensure they can attend the programs.
• Registration Deadline: To attend the After or Before School Programs at any time next school year, families must register by JULY 1st in order to be able to attend the program during the 2025-2026 school year.

Program Highlights

Before School Program (BSP):

• Time: 7:00-8:00am
• Activities: Quiet games, homework help, and independent reading
• Fee: $15 registration, $5 daily rate

After School Program (ASP):

• Time: 3:30-6:00pm
• Activities: Fun learning activities including games, crafts, technology, and enrichment opportunities
• Fee: $25 registration, $10 daily rate

Combo Registration: $40 for both ASP and BSP

Make sure you register your student by JULY 1st to ensure they can attend ASP/BSP at any time during the 2025-2026 school year!

Join Marietta Youth Football and Cheer on the field and on the sidelines this fall! Registration is open for rising kindergarten through 5th grade students for the 2025-2026 school year. This is the final opportunity to register at a discounted price!"

Email: cwagoner@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.marietta-city.org/Domain/14
Location: 344 Polk Street Northwest, Marietta, GA, USA
Phone: 7704293172