NEWS FROM WES

From Principal Maggie Mills ~February 24, 2020

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 25th: 1st grade concert, 6pm WES gym (snow date 3/9)
Wednesday, February 26th: 2nd grade concert, 6pm, WES gym (snow date 3/4)
Thursday, February 27th: 3rd grade concert, 6pm, WES gym (snow date 3/5)
Friday, February 28th: 2nd Trimester ends
Monday, March 2nd, WES PreK new applications due
Monday, March 2nd: John Hansen takes over as interim principal at WES
No School Monday March 2nd and Tuesday March 3rd
Thursday, March 5th: WES PTO Meeting, 4:30pm
Week of March 9th: Report Cards distributed via email
Tuesday, March 10th: 4th-12th grade Band Showcase, high school gym
March 15th: School Choice first round applications due
Tuesday, March 24th: 4th grade concert, 6pm, WES gym (snow date 3/31)
Wednesday, March 25th: 5th grade concert, 6pm, WES gym (snow date 4/1)
Thursday, March 26th: 6th grade concert, 6pm, WES gym (snow date 4/2)
Thursday, April 2nd: Show Your Stuff Try-Outs, 3-6pm
Monday, April 6th: Show Your Stuff Dress Rehearsal, 3-6pm
Friday, April 10th: Show Your Stuff Performance, mid-afternoon, timing TBD
Saturday, April 11th: PTO Food Sale Fundraiser at Billings Farm Baby Animal Day
April 13th-17th: Spring Break, No School
Wednesday, May 27th May Day, 10am-11am WES playground (rain date 5/28)

For the complete WES events calendar, click here.

For individual classroom news and events, click here.

For all WCSU school board and committee meetings, click here.

RECESS SNOW BUILDERS

Ms. Davie captured these pictures from recess before the break. She wrote, "The kindergarteners made this snow wall and I saw the 5th graders and then the 3rd graders protecting it! So proud of our kiddos!"

Winter Workshop Reminders - ONLY Ski Runners and Art Runners Continue

Our six weeks of school-based winter workshops concluded on Friday, February 14th. Programming for students enrolled in skating, winter fitness fun, and hands on history has concluded. The bridge builders will continue to work on their constructions at after school times in preparation for the competition this spring. Bridge builders should contact Ms. Gauvin about meeting times.

Students enrolled in Woodstock Ski Runners and Artistree Art Runners are participating in workshops run by outside organizations. These organizations have elected to continue their programming for two more sessions, Friday, February 28th and Friday, March 6th. About 90 students participating in these programs will be dismissed from school at 1:15pm to board the buses for Ski Runners and Art Runners. The rest of the school will continue on a normal Friday schedule.

If you intend to pick up your child early on 2/28 or 3/6, please be sure his/her homeroom teacher and the main office are aware in advance.

Reminder: WES Interim Principal Starting 3-2-2020

As discussed in prior newsletters, Ms. Mills' maternity leave in anticipation of her new son's arrival is intended to begin on Monday, March 2nd. Ms. Mills is scheduled to return to work after the conclusion of the school year in mid-June.

Prior TPVS and current RES Principal John Hansen will take over as interim WES principal on 3-2-2020. (Note that there is actually no school on 3-2-2020 or 3-3-2020 due to teacher inservice and town meeting day.) Mr. Hansen can be reached at WES at 457-2522 and through email at jhansen@wcsu.net.

Summer Soak Pre-Registration Forms AVAILABLE NOW!

It's that time again...time to get SOAKED!!! Summer SOAK is a four-week program offered on the campus of Woodstock Union Middle/High School. All is possible in this summer enrichment program for students in Grades 1-9. Experience programs like mountain biking, Two Weeks in the Woods, Jam Band, Harry Potter and even starring in a play. Participate in exciting new programs offered this summer like Wilderness Adventures in Your Own Backyard, Cupcake Challenges, Flying Objects in the Innovation Lab and Creating Music with Computers. The day will be divided into two sessions. When registering for the program, students and parents must select by grade which activities they would like to participate in. Enrollment is based on the grade they will enter in the Fall of 2020. If students are not available for the full four weeks, students can still participate in a two week session. All Registration Forms (Participation form, Medical form, Tuition Subsidy application) are now available for the upcoming 2020 Summer SOAK program! The programs will be listed on the website March 1 and registration opens March 10. Visit summersoak.com to print your forms and have them completed to ensure your spot once registration opens! When documents and payment are received, a confirmed copy of your child's schedule for Summer SOAK will be sent via email.

Registration is Now Open for Girls on the Run!

Register now for Girls on the Run Vermont’s (GOTRVT) spring season! This 10-week program is open to girls in 3rd-6th grade. Our season kicks off the first week of March. Our team meets both Mondays and Wednesdays (with some extra optional Fridays!) from 3:00 to 4:30.

At Girls on the Run, trained volunteer coaches deliver a research-based curriculum to help girls develop critical life skills that they can use at school, at home or with friends. Through fun games, relays, team challenges and movement, we empower girls to recognize their inner-strength, understand what it means to be part of a community and celebrate all that makes them unique!

Our season culminates with GOTRVT’s celebratory 5K on May 16th, at Brattleboro High School.

The registration fee is $100. Financial assistance is available for those who need it on the online registration. Eligibility is determined by annual household income. Please contact GOTRVT directly at 802-871-5664 with questions regarding financial assistance options.

Learn more about Girls on the Run or register your girl today at www.gotrvt.org Space is limited! Questions? Contact Coach Davie at Ldavie@wcsu.net or call/text 802-393-GOTR (4687).

School Choice Window Open

The Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District (WCMUUSD) began accepting FY21 Elementary School Choice applications for students entering grades K-6 that reside within the district on Monday, February 3, 2020. Apply at https://www.wcsu.net/schoolchoice.

What is WCMUUSD Intra-District School Choice and who is allowed to exercise it?

It is anticipated that children entering grades K-6 who live in the towns of Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading, and Woodstock will enter the elementary school operated for their town of residence. This is considered their "home" school, and original entry admission is assured. Alternatively, parents within these towns may choose to exercise school choice; parents may apply to send their child to any WCMUUSD elementary school operating within any of these towns. Available elementary schools are: Barnard Academy (Grades K-6), Killington Elementary School (Grades K-6), Reading Elementary School (Grades K-3), and Woodstock Elementary School (Grades K-6).

If your K-5 child is currently attending WES through choice and you want to stay, no action is necessary.

Students entering Kindergarten from Bridgewater, Pomfret, or Woodstock automatically can enroll at WES without applying for choice. Students wishing to enter WES Kindergarten from other district towns (Barnard, Killington, Plymouth, Reading) need to apply to enter WES through school choice.

For more information, please go to https://www.wcsu.net/schoolchoice.