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WEEK OF SEPT 22nd

Hoot Off ThePressWEEK OF SEPT 22nd

"Harvest all the good vibes this fall." Unknown "Harvest all the good vibes this fall." 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~2n
  • 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 Mark Your Calendar

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Monday Sept 22nd

5pm PTO in cafeteria


Tuesday Sept 23rd

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Wednesday Sept 24th

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Thursday Sept 25th

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Friday Sept 26th

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Assembly

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A note from Principal Ballard A note from Principal Ballard

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Dear Families,

As we move into another exciting week, I want to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of our school community and share what’s ahead. Students have completed beginning of the year testing. Families (first and second grade) have also recieved letters sharing information of students progress on the diagnostic iReady and also student placement in tiers.


⭐ What Is Tiered Instruction?⭐

Tiered instruction is a teaching method that helps all students learn in the way that works best for them. It means the teacher gives different groups of students slightly different assignments or activities based on their current skill level, learning style, or needs — but everyone is working toward the same goal. Think of it like everyone climbing the same mountain, but some kids need a different path or special tools to get there.


Our teachers and staff continue to go above and beyond to provide engaging, meaningful learning experiences. Whether in the classroom or on the playground, their commitment to excellence creates an environment where every student can thrive.


Looking ahead, we have several important events on the calendar, including: Sept 21st -Spirit Night at A Lot O' Gelato, Oct 2nd- fall pictures, Oct 13th-end of the first nine weeks, and Oct 17th nine weeks reward of a Glow Party.


I encourage you to stay connected through our newsletter, website, and Seesaw to keep up with all the latest happenings. Together, we are building a positive, inclusive environment where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.


Thank you for being a vital part of our school family.

Charity Ballard
Principal
Winchester Avenue Elementary School

Good Choices = Join in on the 9 weeks Reward Good Choices = Join in on the 9 weeks Reward

Our First Nine Weeks Reward is a Glow Party - Oct 17th Our First Nine Weeks Reward is a Glow Party - Oct 17th

🎉As students continue to grow and learn, we use nine weeks incentives to encourage great choices. The first nine weeks reward is a glow party. Students that make good choices, receive "Owl Bucks" and will also have a chance to participate in the glow party. Last year our students had a blast. We hope that families can encourage great choices at home and at school, so students may enjoy these nine weeks rewards.🎉

We will not permit students with challenging behaviors to attend. We will not permit students with challenging behaviors to attend.

🚨Struggling students will participate in reteach; staff will reteach the expectations.🚨

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Anyone wishing to become a Berkeley County Schools volunteer must watch the Meghan's Law Training Video from the West Virginia Department of Education followed by completion of a quiz before a background check can be completed.


  1. Watch Meghan's Law video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwb-Z9luNVU
  2. Complete the quiz here https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNahi9Si5xbgBFnyoqPY4QJaRUNTQxMEVaNFdWTzBRN1RFRDZFNVpVNEFRWi4u
  3. Use this link https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/page/volunteers-chaperones to read more

Join Our PTO today...only $5 for a membership Join Our PTO today...only $5 for a membership

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Copy of Final TPT TEMPLATE LINK: October Counselor's Corner Newsletter

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Attendance Matters Attendance Matters

Check the back of your child's folder, or pocket, when he/she is absent to update the Attendance Tracker.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

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WALKERS 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??? Picking up a student from BCS???

100% ID CHECK 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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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

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