WILDCAT WEEKLY

This week November 18-22

Monday, November 18

• Fall Pictures Makeup Day
• Clemson vs Carolina Reading Challenge begins
• Winter Reading iReady begins

Tuesday, November 19

• Reading iReady
• Clemson vs Carolina Reading Challenge
• Music Visions testing continued

Wednesday, November 20

• Reading iReady
• Clemson vs Carolina Reading Challenge

Thursday, November 21

• Reading iReady
• Clemson vs Carolina Reading Challenge

Friday, November 22

• Reading iReady
• 5th grade field trip - Camp Croft
• Clemson vs Carolina Reading Challenge ends
• Can food drive ends

This week, students will be participating in our Winter i-Ready diagnostic test. Students will take the the reading diagnostic this week . Please encourage your student to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and to make sure their Chromebook is charged each day.

Our annual can food drive will end on Friday! We can't wait to see which classes brings in the most items! The class with the most items will receive a popcorn and movie party!

Fall Picture Proofs were sent home this past week! The deadline to purchase pictures will be Friday, November 22nd.

Students who were absent and new to the school will take pictures on November 18th for picture retakes. If you did not like your child's fall picture, they can retake their picture on November 18th. Please call the front office or let your child's teacher know if you want your child to retake his/her picture.

Carolina/Clemson Reading Challenge will occur beginning Monday, November 18th and go through Friday, November 22nd. For every book students read (or for 20 minutes of daily reading), students will earn a ticket to place in the jar of their favorite team—Clemson or Carolina. Students will write down their reading log. Students can collect tickets from their teachers at WVES and contribute to the competition.

The team with the most tickets at the end of the challenge will win the Reading Rivalry. The WVES principals and office staff will show their team spirit by wearing the winning team's colors on Tuesday, November 26th. Six lucky students’ tickets (3 tickets from the Carolina jar and 3 tickets from the Clemson jar) will be drawn on Friday, November 22nd, and they will receive free books! Let’s make reading fun and show our school pride! Go Wildcats!

he Dorman Theatre Department proudly presents Oliver the Musical

Thursday November 21st at 7 PM

Friday November 22nd at 7 PM

Saturday November 23rd at 2 PM

Saturday November 23rd at 7 PM.

Tickets are $5 per person

D6 faculty and staff get in free with a guest when they show their ID

Children 8 and under are free

We have several students starring in the musical!

Parents, you have the option to submit parent notes and doctor's excuses electronically! Please complete the form within THREE days of your student's return to school. You are also welcome to send original documents to school with your child. Please contact Mrs. Paula. Jeter if you have any questions.

We are always looking to brag and shout out to our staff. If you would like to shout out a WVES Staff Member, complete this quick form. We will shout out the staff member on our social media page and provide them with a copy.

You can complete the form at any time and as many times as you would like!

https://forms.gle/6K5jeCJ5X5ZHxhKm6

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.

Here are a few quick details about the contest:

• The 2024-25 National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest theme: Safety First - Safety Always
  
• Posters can be drawn anytime between October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025.
• You can submit your posters to your art teacher.

• Students will enter the loading area once all car engines have been turned off. We know that it is hot and will try to load students quickly and safely.
• Staff on duty will ensure all children get to the vehicle safely.
• The staff on duty will let you know when you may start your engine. Please do not turn on engines until instructed to do so. This will ensure the safety of our students.
• Watch for teachers on duty as they help students get to their cars.
• The school resource officer or a staff member will signal to cars when it is clear to go. Please do not move until you are signaled to move.

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.

As we begin the 2024-2025 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 10 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.

D6 Students will receive free breakfast and free lunch.

Breakfast is served each morning in the cafeteria from 7:00 - 7:30 AM. When students arrive to school, they will walk to the cafeteria and eat breakfast before going to class.

Students will have an opportunity to purchase ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and rice Krispy treats each Friday. Each item costs $1.00.

Yearbooks are on sale! The cost is $25.00.

Email: shameka.dawkins@spart6.org