Wolf Cub Chronicle

Mission

At WKE we are committed to educating ALL children by building lasting relationships and nurturing each child for success.

Vision

Empower Each Child To Design Their Future

ALL MEANS ALL

Welcome to the 2020 -2021 school year at White Knoll Elementary! While we are entering a year filled with uncertainty, the faculty and staff of White Knoll Elementary School is ready to welcome your family to a nurturing environment that is filled with love and care for the academic and social success of each child. Safety remains a top priority as we come back to school. We have collaborated with our Central Services to establish daily procedures to ensure and maintain a clean and sanitized building.

We feel valued that you have entrusted your child(ren) to return to our school for their learning this school year. The faculty and staff of White Knoll Elementary stands by our mission to educate ALL children by building lasting relationships and nurturing each child for success. Each day will bring new challenges and new celebrations as we strive to "Empower Each Child to Design Their Future." We will do this together and be successful while doing it! We are #WhiteKnollStrong; where We Lead, We Learn, We Love! See you soon!

Sincerely,

Nicole Mitchell

Principal

7:00 a.m. - Front Doors Open (students report to class)

7:15 a.m. - Students Enter Classroom (Breakfast in the Classroom)

7:30 a.m. - 1st Bell

7:40 a.m. - Second bell indicating the beginning of school (any student entering after this bell is to be marked tardy)

7:50 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Bell to bell instruction

1:30 p.m. - No early dismissals after this time.

2:00 p.m. - Dismissal

**All transportation changes MUST be submitted in writing. You may email your request to wkes@lexington1.net.

Monday, August 31st

*1st Day of school - Track A students Only

Wednesday, September 2nd

*Track B students report to school.

Friday, September 4th

*Virtual Learning - No In-Person School

Monday, September 7th

*Labor Day - Holiday

Friday, September 11th

*Virtual Learning - No In-Person School

Sunday September 13th

*Grandparents Day

Friday, September 18th

Collaborative Planning - No School for students

Tuesday September 22nd

*SIC Meeting - New Members Welcomed (Virtual)

We believe there is no better way for you to learn about your child's school than by volunteering and attending your child's school activities and events. We value your support and dedication to our school!

Due to our current situation with COVID-19, Lexington School District One will not be accepting ANY Volunteer Chaperone Forms at this time. We will inform all families if/when we begin accepting applications for this year.

In order to keep everyone safe, please adhere to the following changes for the new year!

• All students and adults must wear masks in the building.
• During the first week of school, ONLY parents of 3K - 1st grade students will be able to walk students in the building.
• We will not have parent volunteers in the building until further notice.

2020 Fees

• $36.00 Kindergarten Snack Fee
• $20.00 Grades 1 - 5 (Reduced Fee $6.00 w/ Lunch Status Letter)
• $20.00 EAGLE Fees

Lunch

• Lunch will be charged at $3.10 the first day of school. If you have not completed your Meal Application, please do so immediately. Please click https://www.lunchapplication.com/
• Parents will not be allowed to bring in lunch at any time until further notice.
• We will not allow birthday celebrations or treats at this time.
• All students will eat in their classroom. Tables will be sanitized before and after they eat.
• All water fountains have been closed and covered. We encourage you to send a water bottle with your student(s) daily. Students will not use a refill station at this time.

Recess

• Students will have two recesses daily. Classes will remain with their "family" during this time.
• Students will sanitize before using the equipment and after using the equipment.
• Students will have a mask break at this time; however, they will be encouraged to keep their mask on all other times.

Parents, please make sure to read and review the guidelines regarding the student dress code on the district's website and in the student handbook. The school does not provide clothing for dress code violations. Parents will be called to bring a change of clothing to their student. A few reminders: shorts should be finger tip length, two fingers minimum for straps on tank tops or shirts, and NO flip flops on PE day.

Please make sure that we have the most up to date contact information for your family. You will, on occasion, be contacted for attendance, lunch balances, upcoming events, and most importantly emergencies. If we don't have the correct information , you may miss a call, email, or text. Please make sure you don't have a block on the numbers coming from WKES or Lexington School District One. We appreciate your attention to this matter.

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.

Help our school by joining the PTO! Membership is only $5.00 per family. Your membership dues will be used to assist teachers and students with additional instructional materials. Please Thank you for your continued support!

Making a threat — whether in person, through a telephone call, a text message, an email or even a social media post — could mean a criminal offense for a student because of a relatively new law. In May of 2018, an amendment to the S.C. Code of Laws created the new crime “Student Threats” (Section 16-17-425).

As school officials, we must report any student threat and investigate. Your child’s safety is too important for us to risk assuming someone is joking or that it is just kids being kids.

Website: wkeslexington.net
Location: 132 White Knoll Way, West Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: 803-821-4500
Facebook: facebook.com/whiteknollelementary
Twitter: @whiteknollelem

Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer Michael L. Stacey handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX, inquiries/complaints regarding Title II with respect to employees and/or public access to buildings and grounds, and inquiries/complaints involving the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Inquiries/complaints regarding IDEA for k-12 go to the Director of Special Services Wendy Balough, Ed.D. Inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504 for students K-12 go to 504 Coordinator Ann O'Cain. Inquiries/complaints regarding Title II implementation go to the Coordinator of NCLB Title II Part A Hilary Morgan.

If you have questions regarding these issues, contact these people by mail at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 or by telephone at 803-821-1000.