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25-26 WBES Parent Newsletter

January 16, 2026 - Issue 22

25-26 WBESParent Newsletter January 16, 2026 - Issue 22
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Whitesburg Elementary Schools

Home of the Lions!

Email: lisa.jones@hsv-k12.org
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/whitesburg-elementary
Location: 107 Sanders Road Southwest, Huntsville, AL, USA
Phone: 2564287780
Facebook: facebook.com/WhitesburgElem
Twitter: @whitesburgElem

Week of January 19 - January 23, 2025


January 19, 2026

  • MLK Jr. Holiday - No School


January 20, 2026

  • 100th Day of School - Dress like a 100 year old or wear something with a collection of 100 items on it

  • After school Reading Tutoring begins for those who were invited and returned application


January 21, 2026


January 22, 2026

  • Class Portraits


January 23, 2026

  • PTA Roller Time Fund Raiser

Upcoming Dates (dates subject to change)

Feb 1 Black History Month

Feb 6 Severe Weather Drill

Feb 9-13 Bookfair

Feb 9 PTA Board Meeting

Feb 10 Tall/Small Ball

Feb 11 Progress Reports go home

Feb 11 Kindergarten Cap and Gown Photos

Feb 13 Half Day Students

Feb 26 Black History Program

Mar 1 Women’s History Month

Mar 2-6 Read Across America Week

Mar 2-Apr 3 ACAP Alt. Window

Mar 9 AR Cut-off

Mar 9 PTA Board Meeting

Mar 11 AR Party

Mar 12 Spring Photos

Mar 13 PBIS Party

Mar 16-20 Spring Break

Mar 16-Apr 24 ACAP Summative Window

Mar 21 Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Mar 24 Fire Evacuation Drill

Mar 24 4th Grade Science ACAP

Mar 25 4th Grade Science ACAP

Mar 26 Color Run

Mar 27 Report Cards go home

Mar 27 Color Run Make-up

Mar 31 ELA ACAP Test

Apri 1 ELA ACAP Test

Apr 1 Month of the Military Child

Apr 1 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

Apr 2 ELA ACAP Test

Apr 2 Autism Awareness Day – Wear Blue

Apr 3 ½ Day Student

Apr 3 School Librarian Appreciation Day

Apr 6-10 Assistant Principal Week

Apr 13 PTA Board Meeting

Apr 14 Math ACAP Test

Apr 15 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Apr 15 Purple Up Day

Apr 16 Math ACAP Test

Apr 16 Math Night at 5:30 in Cafeteria

Apr 22 Field Day – PK – 2nd

Apr 22 Administrative Professional Appreciation Day

Apr 22 Weather Drill

Apr 23 Field Day – 3rd-5th

Apr 24 Weather Day

Apr 27-May 8 EOY iReady Window

Apr 27-May 6 EOY DIBELS Window

Apr 27 Field Day Make-Up

Apr 28 School Bus Appreciation Day

Apr 29 Progress Reports go home

May 1 Asian Pacific Islander Month

May 1 Mental Health Month

May 1 Principal Appreciation Day

May 1 Parent Coordinator Appreciation Day

May 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8 Teacher Duty Free Lunch

May 6 Bomb Evacuation Drill

May 11 PTA Board Meeting

May 13 AR Cut-off

May 14 Awards Day

May 15 5th Grade Clap Out

May 15 Grissom Clap Out

May 18 AR Party

May 19 PBIS Party

May 21 ½ Day Student – Student Last Day

May 21 Report Cards go home

WBES Mission: Inspire, Engage, Empower WBES Mission: Inspire, Engage, Empower

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Whitesburg Parents and Guardians,


We had a great week of teaching and learning.


Please see the flyer in this newsletter regarding our PTA Roller Time Fund Raiser next Friday night 1/23/26. It will be a blast. Please plan to attend.


Shine Bright Whitesburg!


Thanks,

Mrs. Jones

WBES Purpose of Whitesburg Elementary is to inspire, engage, and empower all students to a successful future.


WBES Vision of Whitesburg Elementary School is to be recognized globally as a model school offering transformative opportunities for students.


WBES Mission of Whitesburg Elementary is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment characterized by quality staff, rigorous academic instruction, innovative programs, outstanding extracurricular opportunities, and exceptional resources.

WBES Mission: Inspire, Engage, Empower WBES Mission: Inspire, Engage, Empower

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Best Faculty/Staff Ever! Best Faculty/Staff Ever!

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WHITESBURG ELEMENTARY IS BRICK HOUSE STRONG! ALL STUDENTS DO ALL ASSIGNMENTS! WHITESBURG ELEMENTARY IS BRICK HOUSE STRONG! ALL STUDENTS DO ALL ASSIGNMENTS!

Character Word of the Month Character Word of the Month

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Our Student's of the Month SHINE BRIGHT! Our Student's of the Month SHINE BRIGHT!

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Faculty/Staff of the Month - Ms. Massanelli Faculty/Staff of the Month - Ms. Massanelli

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The Sparkly Spoon Award

Ms. McDonald's class received the Sparkly Spoon Award this week. Thanks to her class for being a part of making our cafeteria "SPARKLE and SHINE BRIGHT!"

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Parents Make the Difference Newsletter
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Teacher Wishlists and Favorites

I know a lot of you want to help your teachers, but just do not know how. Please see the link below to see all of the teacher's favorites things and also their Classroom Wishlists. Please encourage your teacher throughout the year. Little "happy's" can make their day!

Teacher Wishlists and Favorite Things!
AL Lit Act Family Resources
Alabama Reading Initiative Family and Community Involvement Modules

Students cannot be dropped off in the parking lots for arrival-This is unsafe! Students cannot be dropped off in the parking lots for arrival-This is unsafe!

Supplies Needed

Please know that we cannot use school funds for certain items. Please see the below list for items we are constantly needing. It would be appreciated if you could donate these items.


Paper towels

Clorox Wipes

Kleenex

All Purpose Cleaning Spray

Student breakfast and lunch are free at the Burg! Student breakfast and lunch are free at the Burg!

Slushies

We will sell slushies each Friday afternoon.


· $1 for 5oz cup


· $5 for souvenir Whitesburg Elementary Plastic Cup. This cup can be reused each Friday for a $2 refill.


(Slushie Friday's intention is not a fundraiser. It is for student encouragement and celebration. However, we do make a little money off of the sales, and that money goes into WBES's General Budget and is used for student incentives.)

Bullying

Any intentional and repeated act of unwanted aggressive or demeaning behavior involving a real or perceived power imbalance, in which one or more people intentionally and repeatedly cause physical or psychological harm to another person. To be considered bullying, the conduct must also place a student in reasonable fear of harm or of damage to property, have the effect of substantially interfering with educational performance or school operations, or create a hostile, intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment.

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Sponsored by United Way of Madison County
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.


Please use the link below to sign you child(ren) up. It is no charge and the child will receive a free book each month.


https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/?#selectedCountry=US


We also have our "Goodnight with Dolly" video series you can share with your child in the meantime. Happy reading!

AL Literacy Act Information
All Kids Information
Powerschool Parent Portal
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Huntsville Schools Mission Statement


The mission of Huntsville City Schools is to inspire, engage, and empower all students in becoming creative problem solvers, active citizens, and life long learners through rigorous curriculum and relevant instruction within a supportive environment. Vision: high expectations, character driven, and student centered. Core values: service minded, transparent, resilient, accountable, team focused, equitable, goal oriented, inclusive, and creative.

Lisa Jones
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