🐾This week at the View....🐾

Dear WVES Families,

We had a great week at school this week! We enjoyed showering our staff with lots of love last week during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Students in grades 3rd-5th finished up state testing! Picnic with Parents was an absolute blast! Thank you to all the families that attended! This Wildcat Weekly will provide information for the last two weeks of school! Thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Dawkins

This Week at WVES: May 11-15

Week of May 11-15

Monday, May 11

Tuesday, May 12

5th grade fun Day

Wednesday, May 13

School Race and Field Day-

Thursday, May 14

Last Book Vending Day
EOY Parties for 4th grade and Timms

Friday, May 15

Last Frozen Friday
5th grade dance 1:00-2:00 p.m.
EOY Parties (K5-3rd,5th)
STEPS Awards Day (1:15 pm-2:00 p.m.)
Student materials will come home

The Final Countdown ....

Week of May 18-22

Monday, May 18

WVES K5 EOY Program and Graduation 8:00 a.m.
WVES 1st Grade EOY Program 9:30 a.m.
Senior Walk 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19

WVES 3rd Grade Awards Day 8:00 a.m.
WVES 4th Grade Awards Day 9:30 a.m.
WVES 2nd Grade Awards Day (Holtzclaw, Adrian, & Timms) 11:00 a.m.
WVES 2nd Grade Awards Day (Laney, Dillard, & Atkins) 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20 - Last Full Day of School

Last Day of After School
5th grade EOY Program & Graduation
Report Cards Sent home

Thursday, May 21

1/2 Day dismissal-11:00 a.m.
DHS Graduation (8:00 PM)

Friday, May 22

Last Day of School
1/2 Day dismissal - 11:00 am
Have a great summer!

Mark Your Calendars for our End of the Year Celebrations:

Monday, May 18th: K5 EOY Program & Graduation (8:00 AM)

Monday, May 18th: 1st Grade EOY Program (9:30 AM)

Tuesday, May 19th: 3rd Grade EOY Program (8:00 AM)

Tuesday, May 19th: 4th Grade EOY Program (9:30 AM)

Tuesday: May 19th: 2nd Grade EOY Program- Holtzclaw, Adrian, & Timms (11:00 AM)

Tuesday: May 19th: 2nd Grade EOY Program--Laney, Dillard, & Atkins (1:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 20th: 5th grade Graduation (8:00 AM)

West View After School Program

The last day for the WVES After School Program is Wednesday, May 20th. There will be no after school program on May 21 and May 22. All balances should be paid by Wednesday, May 20th

Yearbooks

We still have some yearbooks on sale! Yearbooks are sale for $30.00. Don't miss out!

Important 2026-2027 Dates

Meet the Teacher: Tuesday, August 4 (8:00 - 1:00 PM)

First Day of school: Thursday, August 6th

Labor Day Holiday - School Closed: Monday, September 7th

Summer Hours

WVES Summer Hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00-4:30 PM

It is best to call the front office before stopping by to ensure someone is at the school. We will be closed the following days in observance of holidays.

Monday, May 25th

Thursday, June 18th

Thursday, July 2nd

We will resume a regular schedule Monday, July 27th.

WVES Title I Annual Parent/Guardian Survey

Please take a moment to complete the survey below. We appreciate and value your feedback! You help make WVES the best!

Title I Annual Survey

Report to Parents 2026

D6 Fine Arts Camp Info 2026!

Musical Theatre Camp (Rising 4th-12th graders)

June 22-25 2026
9 am-3 pm daily, breakfast and lunch included
Performance Showcase at 2 pm on Thursday
Tuition: $100, includes a t-shirt
Taught by Blair Dawkins
A week-long exploration of musical theatre style singing and dance, culminating in a showcase for parents.
Technical Theatre Production Camp (Rising 7th-12th graders) July 6-9 2026
9 am-5 pm daily, breakfast, lunch and snack included
Tuition: FREE, includes a t-shirt
Taught by Leah Wren, Austin Hubbard, Rusty Milner and Vincent Pedersen

Advanced Theatre Production Camp (Rising 6th-12th graders)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr

Registration for Dorman Athletics Summer Camps is now open! Please visit the link below for more information and to register.

Click HERE for Summer Camp Information

Dates:

Football: May 26-29

Volleyball: May 26-29

Golf: May 26-28

Girls Basketball: June 1-4

Baseball: June 1-4

Boys Lacrosse: June 1-4

Boys Basketball: June 8-11

Competitive Cheer at Gable: June 8-11

Girls Lacrosse: June 15-17

Soccer: June 22-25

Softball: June 22-25

Tennis: July 6-9

Blue Belles at Dawkins: July 20-23

Helpful Math Videos for Parents

Kindergarten: https://sites.google.com/spart6.org/d6-parent-resources/math/5k-math

1st grade: https://sites.google.com/spart6.org/d6-parent-resources/math/1st-grade-math

2nd grade: https://sites.google.com/spart6.org/d6-parent-resources/math/2nd-grade-math

3rd grade: https://sites.google.com/spart6.org/d6-parent-resources/math/3rd-grade-math

4th grade: https://sites.google.com/spart6.org/d6-parent-resources/math/4th-grade-math

5th grade:https://sites.google.com/spart6.org/d6-parent-resources/math/5th-grade-math

Lunch Menu for the Week

For the Week of May 4

Monday

Choice 1: Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Choice 2: Baked Potato

Choice 3: Chef Salad

Tuesday

Choice 1: Burrito Bowl

Choice 2:Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Choice 3:Taco Salad

Wednesday

Choice 1:Chicken Tenders

Choice 2:Yogurt Entrée with Fresh Fruit

Choice 3: Chicken Caesar Salad

Thursday

Choice 1:Baked BBQ Chicken

Choice 2: Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Choice 3: Chef Salad

Friday

Bag Lunch - Hamburgers

Free Tutoring for All SC students 24/7!

This free resource is available to our students and their parents. Tutor.com will provide free, real time tutoring for all SC Residents. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for both English and Spanish speakers. They can help with everything from PreK to AP courses and provide practice for GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT. Students and parents can access this great resource through Classlink.

WVES Attendance Form

West View Elementary School is one of the Title I Schools in Spartanburg School District 6. Title I schools are determined to be eligible for Title I based on the PIP % for the school (Pupils in Poverty). This poverty rating/designation is based on students/families that are eligible for free/reduced lunch, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, homelessness, foster care, etc. We receive an updated PIP % annually for each school. If a school's PIP % reaches the 75% threshold for a school, they are required to be designated as Title I. West View's PIP % for the 24-25 school was 75.15%. Title I funds will allow us to offer:

Additional academic support and intervention programs
Family engagement activities and workshops
Professional Development for teachers and staff
Additional classroom resources and instructional materials

We believe that a strong partnership between school and home is key to student success. Throughout the year, we will share information on how Title I supports our students, as well as opportunities for you to get involved in your child’s education.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or needs.

Mrs. Dawkins

School Hours

The school day runs from 7:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Students may arrive as early as 7:00 a.m., but must be in the classroom by 7:45 a.m. to avoid being counted tardy.

Please see the the link to view our Morning Arrival and Afternoon Dismissal Safety Procedures.

Transportation Changes

Transportation changes should be in writing. A note should be sent with the child or the parent should come into the office to make a transportation change. In case of an emergency, a transportation change will be accepted over the phone. All transportation changes should be made by 1:30 p.m. Calls should be made before 1:30 pm, if at all possible. If you send a change in transportation via email or class dojo, please make sure you receive a response back. If you do not receive a response back by 1:45 p.m., please call the front office regarding the transportation change. This will ensure your child goes home correctly.

Bus Transportation Reminders

Will your child ride the school bus during the 25-26 school year? If so, please complete our online Transportation Registration Form, no later than July 18. Submitting this form on time ensures we can quickly and efficiently assign your child to the closest bus stop available.

To begin, simply click the link below. You may also visit the District Six website - scroll down to “Quick Links” and then select “Transportation Form.”

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfXR12Yvkp2jb.../viewform

Recordatorio de registro para transporte en autobús -

¿Su hijo/a usará el autobús escolar durante el año escolar 25-26? De ser así, complete nuestro formulario de registro de transporte en línea a más tardar el 18 de julio. Entregarlo a tiempo nos asegura que podamos asignar a su hijo/a a la parada de autobús más cercana disponible de forma rápida y eficiente.

Para comenzar, simplemente haga clic en el enlace de abajo. También puede visitar el sitio web del Distrito Seis: desplácese hasta "Enlaces rápidos" y luego seleccione "Formulario de transporte".

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfXR12Yvkp2jb.../viewform

This is a reminder that District Six has a Cell Phone Policy. The policy complies with State Budget Proviso 1.103. This proviso required the State Department of Education to develop a model cell phone policy for all SC school districts. Students with cell phones and smart devices will now be required to have them powered off and put away during the school day. It is important to note that this policy did not originate at the local level. It is a state requirement for all districts in South Carolina or state funding would be jeopardized for our district and schools. Attached to this email is a copy of the memorandum from the state department and a copy of the new district policy for you and your child to review. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your child’s principal. Thank you for your continued support of our schools and students.

State Department Memorandum-1.pdf

Policy JICJ - Prohibition of Personal Electronic Devices.pdf

Absences, Tardies, and Early Dismissals

As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, please keep attendance in mind. Please model the importance of being at school and on time to your student to ensure success throughout the year. Please reach out to Mrs. P. Jeter if you have any questions or concerns.

To avoid tardies, students must be inside their classroom by 7:45am.
Only ten parent notes are allowed per child for the entire school year.
Students are considered truant if they have three consecutive unexcused absences, a total of five or more unexcused absences, or more than 20 unexcused tardies.
Any medical excuses must be turned in within three days upon return to school. The absence will remain unexcused if it is turned in after that time.
Please feel free to contact Nurse Lisa if you are unsure about sending your student due to sickness.
Please reference the WVES student handbook for more information regarding attendance policies.

PE Days

On PE days for related arts, students are to wear tennis shoes for safety purposes. Please do not wear boots or open-toed shoes to PE.

Safety in D6

Please take a moment to review the online version of our district’s Safety in Six brochure by clicking here or the link below. This guide outlines how we communicate with our families during an emergency, how to submit a safety tip, and the proactive steps we’re taking for the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for what you do everyday to help create a secure and supportive environment for our school community.

Stay Connected

Email: s hameka.dawkins@spart6.org
Website: https://wves.spart6.org/
Location: 400 Oak Grove Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29301
Phone: (864) 576-1833
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wveswildcats

Wildcat Weekly Family News

Week of May 11-22 ( The Last Two Weeks of School)

🐾This week at the View....🐾

This Week at WVES: May 11-15

The Final Countdown ....

Mark Your Calendars for our End of the Year Celebrations:

West View After School Program

Yearbooks

Important 2026-2027 Dates

Summer Hours

WVES Title I Annual Parent/Guardian Survey

D6 Fine Arts Camp Info 2026!

Helpful Math Videos for Parents

Lunch Menu for the Week

Online Flipbook | English Modified Calendar - Planning Ahead for 26-27

Online Flipbook | Spanish Modified Calendar - Planning Ahead for 26-27

Online Flipbook | Russian Modified Calendar - Planning Ahead for 26-27

Online Flipbook | Spanish Modified Calendar - Planning Ahead for 26-27

Free Tutoring for All SC students 24/7!

Transportation Changes

Bus Transportation Reminders

Absences, Tardies, and Early Dismissals

PE Days

Safety in D6

Stay Connected

🐾This week at the View....🐾

This Week at WVES: May 11-15

The Final Countdown ....

Mark Your Calendars for our End of the Year Celebrations:

West View After School Program

Yearbooks

Important 2026-2027 Dates

Summer Hours

WVES Title I Annual Parent/Guardian Survey

D6 Fine Arts Camp Info 2026!

D6 Youth Sports D6 Youth Sports

PTO Spotlight PTO Spotlight

Literacy Tips - May Literacy Tips - May

Elementary Math Parent Website Elementary Math Parent Website

Helpful Math Videos for Parents

Lunch Menu for the Week

2026-2027 School Calendar 2026-2027 School Calendar

Free Tutoring for All SC students 24/7!

WVES Attendance Form WVES Attendance Form

🍎Committed to Every Student: Title I in Action 🍎Committed to Every Student: Title I in Action

Transportation Changes

Bus Transportation Reminders

Absences, Tardies, and Early Dismissals

PE Days

Safety in D6

Be sure to download the latest D6 App! Be sure to download the latest D6 App!

2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-2026 School Year Calendar

Stay Connected