Wildcat Weekly

Dear WVES Families,

It was a good short week! We are looking forward to this week. PTO will be hosting their annual ornament making with Hearts of Clay on Friday, November 13th. Please see the flyer below for more information. We are also excited to host our first Parent Playbook Session on Friday! Please click on the link below to sign up. We look forward to hosting to our Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 10th. Our 2nd grade students will be performing.

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Dawkins

• Vision to Learn Screenings ( Part 2)
• Happy Veteran's Day
• Family First Wednesday

Please join us for our 1st Parent Playbook session where we join together with our school counselors and Triple P to learn more about parenting confident, competent children! Please use the QR code or link below to sign up by Monday, November 9th!

Parenting Playbook Sign Up

Students will take iReady the week of November 16th. More information will be sent home this week!

Week of November 9th

Monday:

Cheeseburger

Baked Potato Soup

Crispy Chicken Salad

Tuesday:

Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

Cheese Nachos

Cobb Salad

Wednesday:

Asian Orange Chicken

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Cheeseburger Salad

Thursday:

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Yogurt Entrée with Fresh Fruit

Chicken Caesar Salad

Friday:

Pepperoni Pizza

Cheese Pizza

Chef Salad

Our first School Improvement/Title I Committee meeting will be Monday, November 9th at 1:15 p.m.

• T-shirt and Sweatshirt orders were delivered yesterday to your students if you did not purchase one and would like one we have EXTRAS! Please use the link to purchase. Limited quantities available!

Winter Wonderland Clinic Date:

Saturday, January 23rd

Time: 9am-3pm

Location: Dawkins Middle School Gym

Ages: 5-12

Cost: $65 (Price includes, lunch, snack, t-shirt, treat bag, take home crafts and two tickets to the basketball game)

Link to Register: Winter Wonderland Kiddie Cheer Clinic

Game Day Showcase: Tuesday, January 26th at 6pm

For questions, please reach out to Dorman Basketball Cheer Coach Chelsea Means (Lmeans@spart6.org)

In a few weeks, our new fee management and online payment system will be available for elementary students. This system provides an easy and secure way to manage school fees at your convenience. We are rolling out the system district-wide, beginning at the high school level. Once fully implemented, you will be able to link your account to pay fees for multiple children attending any school in our district.

With just a few simple clicks, parents can view assessed fees, check outstanding balances, and pay fees online. Fees for multiple children can be paid in a single transaction. Payments can be made using Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, and MasterCard Debit. This online payment system allows you to pay for:

• Athletic Fees
• Activity Fees
• Course Fees
• Library Fines
• Extracurricular Fees
• Field Trip Fees

Using this online system will also allow you to view your payment history and print payment receipts. Click this link to create an account for your child. https://www.studentquickpay.com/SPART6/

For general questions about school fees, please contact your child’s school. For parents who prefer to pay in-person using cash, credit, or check, you may continue to do so. As always, we thank you for your support.

Each year, the Every Kid Outdoors program offers FREE National Park Passes to 4th graders as a way to encourage kids to get outside and see America's natural wonders and historic sites. The pass is valid September 1st - August 31st for the respective school year. Online registration to obtain a pass is easy, and teachers can even register their class! Here is the link to the website:

https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm

Happy trails to you!

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.

As we begin the 2026-2027 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. Leigh Smith 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.

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.

PowerSchool access for parents and students is open. PowerSchool is a great tool to track your child’s grade and progress. This is extremely important for parents with students in Grades 2-5. If you have used PowerSchool before, you can use your same login. If you are new to the system, you will need to create an account using the credentials on your child’s schedule. If you are using the app, the access code for our district is MPCT. If you need your child's code, please call the front office or your child's teacher.

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 25-26 school was 76.11%. 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.

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

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

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.