The Wildcat Report

Parents and Guardians,

This year, our campus theme is "Watch us Grow." A major part in growing academically is falling in love with reading. Reading nightly for at least 20 minutes will not only set the tone that reading is important, but your child will acquire better vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension skills.

In February, we will host a book fair. We are looking forward to allowing parents and grandparents shop with their students. On Valentine's Day, we are hosting "Lunch with Loves." Please remember to bring your driver's license to check in at the front office.

Speaking of books, we are excited to celebrate two millionaires on campus, Anna Ledyard and Naomi Kelly. A reading millionaire is one who has read over one million words. This is documented when readers take Accelerated Reading comprehension tests. Encourage your child to meet this goal as well.

Know that we are in the business of making sure students are well-cared for, and they are challenged to grow academically. It is our JOY to serve all Winona Wildcats!

Please consider joining our campus Parent Teacher Organization for a $5.00 membership.

We are looking forward to having an amazing school year committed to student success!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email or call 903-939-4800.

Randi Dunn

rdunn@winonaisd.org

What is the PTO?

A Parent-Teacher Organization is a partnership between the parents/guardians of students and the teachers and administrators of the school. The PTO is also the central hub for volunteers in our school.

What does the PTO do?
PTO Sponsors activities that encourage family involvement in our school. The PTO conducts fundraisers and allocates funds for needs within the school.

1. Log into Skyward.

https://skyward.iscorp.com/WinonaTXStuSTS

2. Click on Family Access.

3. Click on Student - Student Profile.

4. Edit Your Family Information to share an email address that is frequently checked.

Winona Elementary School will provide a learning environment where students strive to LEAD:

• Lead by learning
  
• Encourage others
  
• Appreciate differences
  
• Do the right thing

Our mission is to prepare our students for tomorrow’s world by providing effective educational practices in a safe and supportive environment.

Dana Smith, our amazing counselor, and our campus therapy dog, Ticket, have been visiting with students. Take a moment to check out the Counselor's Corner.

https://www.winonaisd.org/o/wes/page/counselors-corner

Friday, February 4 - 100th Day of School

Saturday, February 5 - Saturday School

February 7-11 - School Counselor Appreciation Week - Show Mrs. Dana Smith & Ticket how much you love them!

Thursday, February 10 - Book Fair begins

Friday, February 11 - Kona Ice

Saturday, February 12 - Saturday School

February 14-18 - Book Fair

Thursday, Februrary 17 - Book Fair closes at 1:00 PM

Thursday, February 17 - School Board Meeting at 7:00 PM at WHS Library

Friday, February 18 - Bad Weather Day -- We will have school as a make up day.

Monday, February 21 - Presidents Day - School Holiday

Tuesday, February 22 - Wear tutus, ties, or tennis shoes to celebrate "Twos Day."

Tuesday, February 22 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Thursday, February 24 - Strong Dads Science Night

Thursday, March 10 - APEX Fun Run @ Track

Thursday, March 10 - Kona Ice

Monday, March 14-18 - Spring Break

Tuesday, March 29 - Math Benchmark - 3rd-5th grades

Tuesday, March 29 - Strong Dads Reading Night -- rescheduled

Wednesday, March 30 - Reading Benchmark - 3rd-5th grades

Thursday, March 31 - Science Benchmark - 5th grade

Tuesday, April 5 - Pre-K/Head Start Field Trip

Tuesday, April 5 - 3rd grade field trip

Friday, April 15 - Good Friday - School Holiday

Monday, April 18 - Bad Weather Day

Tuesday, May 10 - 3rd-5th grade STAAR - Math

Tuesday, May 10 - Kindergarten field trip

Wednesday, May 11 - 3rd-5th grade STAAR - Reading

Thursday, May 12 - 5th grade STAAR - Science

Monday, May 16 - Kindergarten graduation

Wednesday, May 18 - WES Field Day

Wednesday, May 18 - Kona Ice

Thursday, May 19 - Last Day of School

• Winona ISD will socially distance to the extent possible.
• All WISD classroom teachers will maintain a current seating chart. The seating chart must be on file with the home campus per Northeast Texas Public Health District.
• Students should continue to bring their own refillable water bottle from home.
• All staff and students will receive training related to proper hygiene practices, including hand washing and respiratory etiquette.
• The district will continue to provide hand sanitizer throughout every campus and facility.
• The district will continue to provide EPA-approved surface cleaner for all campuses, departments, and classrooms.

Winona ISD will return to traditional, in-person learning and will not offer an online option for the 2021-2022 school year. Remote instruction has not been funded by the Texas Education Agency for the 2021-2022 school. Winona ISD will return to the robust curriculum and expectations in place prior to the COVID closure. Below are the additional public health protocols in place for the 2021-2022 school year. Accelerated Instruction information may be found on the school website at www.winonaisd.org

• The wearing of masks is optional in Winona ISD.
• Per GA-38, school systems cannot require students or staff to wear a mask. GA-38 addresses government-mandated face coverings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other authority to require protective equipment, including masks, in an employment setting is not necessarily affected by GA-38
• A student suspected of having a communicable illness (such as flu, COVID-19, Pertussis, etc.) will be provided a mask to wear until the student is picked up by a parent/guardian.
• The Texas Education Agency’s School Health Operations Requirements state that school systems must allow individuals to wear a mask if they choose to do so.

Students are expected to be in attendance 90% of instructional days as required by state law. In the event a student is quarantined due to confirmed exposure or a confirmed case of COVID-19, absences will be excused. However, the student will be required to make up all missed assignments in accordance with the district grading guidelines.

• Parents and visitors will visit the campus by appointment only.

• Staff will be required to complete a self-screening process prior to entering a Winona ISD building, and the district may require further screening of employees at any time based on current state and federal guidelines. Staff are expected to sign in any time they are accessing a District facility/building utilizing the QR codes on the doors or a campus sign-in sheet.

• A parent or guardian will be required to screen their children for COVID-19 symptoms each day prior to sending them to school. Parents will need to take their child’s temperature daily. Additional screening may be conducted during the school day.

• Parents must ensure they do not send a child to school on campus if the child has COVID-19 symptoms (as listed in this document) or is lab-confirmed with COVID-19, and instead should opt to receive remote instruction until the below conditions for re-entry are met.

• Staff and students should not enter campuses or district buildings if any of the following apply. The individual:

• Is sick or has been sick in the past 14 days. Symptoms to watch for include fever (100°F or higher), cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.

• Has a confirmed case of COVID-19 or has been in close contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19. These individuals must follow all isolation and quarantine guidelines from the local health authority or their physician.

• Has a household member who is awaiting COVID-19 test results, or who is awaiting their own test results.

• Has traveled internationally or on a cruise in the past 14 days.

• Teachers will monitor students and refer them to the nurse if symptoms are present.

• The front campus door will not be open until 7:30 AM. Do not drop off students earlier because they will be unsupervised outside.

• At 7:25, students will begin reporting to the cafeteria for breakfast.

• Pre-K students will report to their classrooms.

• Breakfast will be provided in the cafeteria at 7:25. Breakfast will be over at 7:45.

• The school day begins at 7:45 AM.

• Students will be dismissed from campus starting at 3:30 for car riders.

• Car riders will be dismissed upon parents arrival outside. Please use the car tag provided every day. If you need a new car tag, please let the campus know.

• Buses are scheduled to leave campus at 3:45.

Email: rdunn@winonaisd.org
Website: winonaisd.org
Phone: 903-839-4800
Facebook: facebook.com/WinonaISD
Twitter: @WinonaTXElem