Power Skill - October
PERSONAL BEST + ORGANIZATION + FRIENDSHIP = ACCOUNTABILITY
Please click on the link to view the short video on ACCOUNTABILITY.
Title One Meeting
You are invited to attend our Annual Title One Meeting to discuss the guidelines of being a Title One school as well as offer ways to support families during these uncertain times. Safety remains a top priority during the pandemic; therefore, our annual meeting will look different this year. Due to DHEC’s guidelines regarding social distancing and large gatherings, we will move to a virtual approach. To that end, our annual meeting will take place via Zoom, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call the school.
We will send your Zoom invite via your email. Thanks.
New to the Knoll: WKES Title One Family Liaison
Hello! My name is Missy Freeman and I am your Family Liaison here at WKES! The Family Liaison is someone who bridges the gap between home and school, to help support you and your child’s education. I know that these times are very challenging, and I want you to know that you have extra support here at school to help you through it.
There may be times when you are not comfortable with speaking to the teacher or administrator, that’s where I can help working directly with you to make your interactions with school as positive as possible. We will also have a Family Resource Center that will have extra learning tools for you to check out and work with your child at home, if you need them. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to contact me at 803-821-4587 or mfreeman@lexington1.net.
New Protocols for Families
New Grading Protocol For Lexington One
In Lexington County School District One, we recognize that providing feedback to students is an essential part of the learning journey. All students are expected to perform at high levels and revise their own work as they progress toward mastery of content and skills. In an effort to “Empower each child to design the future,” we have redesigned what our grading system will look like for all elementary students in grades K-5 through the use of Feedback Driven Progress Reporting.
Please click on the letter below explaining Feedback Driven Progress reporting.
Feedback Driven Progress Reporting - English
Feedback Driven Progress Reporting - Spanish
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school at 803.821.4500.
MORNING PROTOCOL
Safety: Morning Drop-off Procedures
Thank you so much for your understanding as we implemented our new Access Control System (Buzz-in Door). The safety of our school is always a top priority for us.
As a gentle reminder, ALL doors will be locked at 7:45 am and visitors will be required to “buzz in” to gain access to the building through a closed circuit monitoring system. After 7:45 am, parents are required to walk students in the building, as you will need to enter through the new Buzz-in System.
Please adhere to the following changes for the new year!
- All students and adults must wear masks in the building.
- We will not have parent volunteers in the building until further notice.
Thank you again for your cooperation as we continue to keep everyone safe.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
It's time to schedule your parent/teacher conferences for the 1st semester! Building a lasting relationship with your child’s teachers is vital to the academic success of your child. You will be receiving more information on how to schedule your individual time with your child’s teacher. During your conference, you will be discussing your child’s academic progress at the current time as well as strategies to support the learning at home. Just as a reminder, to protect the safety of everyone, parent/teacher conferences will be virtual this year.
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Attendance Matters
Attendance is vital for the success of each child with face to face OR virtual instruction. During our Hybrid Model, student attendance will be taken on the face to face days as well as the work they submit during their e-learning time during the other two days. It is important for your child to complete the assigned work when it is due to be marked "Present" for the days they are not physically in the building.
Just like last year---- If your child is absent for any reason you will have 3 days after the child returns to turn in doctor's excuse or parent note. Any excuse given to the office after the 3 days will not count toward an excused absence.***
All excuses from parents, doctors, etc., may be emailed or faxed. You have three days to submit! Please submit to wkes@lexington1.net.
