Families, Don't forget that the BCSD Family Engagement Summit is this Saturday! There will be workshops and sessions for families with students of all ages. Even Better: Families who pre-register will receive school supplies to repack children's backpacks!
Ms. Smalarz's Kindergarten class wrote about what they thought was in Dr. Gantt's bookbag. He came to show-n-tell what's in it!
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (January 22 - 26). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates about our WES Sweetheart Dance, Parent University Corner, Student Attendance information, and more. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/rdm63
Mrs. Carr's 2nd grade class has been measuring standard and nonstandard measurements this week!
Whitesville Elementary School would like to send a shout out to the West Shore Home Charleston Operations team for their recent generous donation to our school library! Their thoughtful gift will help us increase our library with many engaging new books to help motivate our readers. Thank you, West Shore Home! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Hello, WES Families! This is a reminder that Tags of Honor Celebrations are Friday + Monday! Invitations have been sent by your child's teacher if your child will be receiving tags.
At the PTO Meeting last Thursday, we had a presentation to give families information clarifying what bullying looks like, how to empower our children, and what parents can do at home if it is suspected. Remember, that communication is key! See the chart for some info regarding teasing, conflict, and bullying.
So much active learning in Ms. Smalarz's Kindergarten Class!
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (January 15 - 19). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates about our Tags of Honor Celebration, Winter Family Feedback, the WES Sweetheart Dance, Parent University Corner, and more. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/shqcn
WES Families, enjoy your weekend and don't forget to read on this lonnng weekend! Some fun ways to incorporate reading at home! Read a book of funny poetry. All books count. Build a reading fort. An easy way to do this is by placing two chairs with the backs facing inward (towards each other). Then drape a blanket over the chairs. Adopt a reading friend. Maybe this is a new stuffed animal. Or a favorite stuffed animal or toy. Let children read to their friends. Read to a pet. Or sign children up to read to the pets at a local animal shelter (some offer this type of program). Cook a recipe for a food from the book!
We have just wrapped an aWESome 1st Semester and Report Cards come home today in Thursday folders!
Due to forecasts for continued severe weather resulting in area power outages, and concerns regarding impacts on roads and facilities throughout the evening, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour weather delay on Wednesday, January 10.
There will be no before school care programs, but after school programs and athletics will resume normal operations on Wednesday.
Bus riders will report to bus stops two hours later than their regularly scheduled time. Information concerning school start times and bell schedules when operating on a 2-hour weather delay is available on the BCSD website here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/school-bell-schedules.
District officials are continuing to work closely with the Berkeley County Emergency Management Department, local power providers, and law enforcement to monitor the weather and potential impact on the county. Officials are also receiving regular updates from the National Weather Service.
As safety and security is our number one priority, all decisions are made with the safety of students, staff, and families in mind.
Due to the potential for severe weather on Tuesday, January 9, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Tuesday. All schools and offices will be closed Tuesday. Schools and offices will resume normal operations on Wednesday, January 10.
MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1398844
Check out this flier for the upcoming BCSD Family Engagement Summit on Jan 27th! There will be workshops and sessions for families with students of all ages. Even Better: Families who pre-register will receive school supplies to repack children's backpacks!
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (January 4 - 12). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/gzq7f
Before the clock strikes midnight on December 31, check out some of our favorite videos from 2023! WATCH NOW: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1386468
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (December 18 - 22). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/sjkye
We hope your holiday season is a hoot! To get in the holiday spirit, be sure to see our Celebrate the Season card at Santee Canal Park before December ends.
WEEKLY HOOTS: #soaringtogether (December 11 - 15). Please find the weekly parent newsletter with key updates regarding i-Ready testing and the Holiday Schedule. Follow this link to view - https://www.smore.com/crvan
Our team members are among many volunteers ready to serve Berkeley County neighbors with food assistance, today, Sat 12/9. There are meat, produce and non-perishables available. Photo ID is required.
The event runs until noon (while supplies last) at the United Way location in Moncks Corner.
