A special thank you to the parents who came and helped in the cafeteria on Friday, 9/13 for Instructional Assistant Appreciation. Please bring in band aids to help support Meg Smiles this week from 9/23/24-9/27/24. Students can wear yellow or gold this week to show their support of Childhood Cancer. On Friday, students are asked to wear college gear/dress like they want to be when they grow up!

Students will take their fall pictures on Thursday, September 26th. Students should have received their picture forms last week. If you did not receive a form, please reach out to your child's teacher. We will have a make-up day for pictures for any student that is absent.

Parents, please make sure to have your children enter and exit the car on the driver's side in carpool. Also, please have students exit the car once you arrive at the cones instead of waiting to arrive at the sidewalk.

We are throwing together a quick mini-drive to try to help out our local Food Cupboard (which is in DIRE need). Help us help our community while making it fun for our students! See the video below from our wonderful 5th grade teacher, Mr. Everett!

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Regular daily attendance at school is crucial for every student's success. Being present each day allows students to engage fully in learning, build strong relationships with teachers and peers, and develop essential skills for academic achievement and personal growth. We know consistent attendance fosters a positive school culture and sets the foundation for lifelong habits. Good attendance will help your child soar academically in school, in college, and in their future career. School attendance not only enhances your child academically, but it also supports their social emotional growth. Missing 10% of school (about 18 days) can hinder academic success. Any time missed in the classroom (excused or unexcused) is a lost opportunity to learn.

To celebrate the importance of being here daily, we invite all students to join us for Attendance Spirit Days each remaining Friday in September! Let's come together to show our commitment to learning and have some fun while we do it!

This message contains a few updates and additional information regarding logistics for the Open House event this coming Tuesday, September 24.

As a reminder, this event was created in response to Board and community feedback asking for an in-person event to engage families as they work to understand the potential impacts of the proposed enrollment plan for their students.

Event Description:

• This is a district-wide open house for families who may be affected by the proposed 2025-2026 school assignment plan. Participants will have the chance to talk with district staff and learn more about how we open new schools and support their child’s transition. Staff from key departments will also be available to answer any specific questions families may have about this process. The event is NOT a formal public hearing. The formal public hearing is scheduled for November 12.

Event Details:

• Who: All WCPSS families are invited, especially those impacted by new schools or other recommendations.

• What: Informational Open House with stations for each impacted school and district resource areas.

• When: September 24, 2024, 6:00-8:00 pm (please arrive early to ensure you are set up by 5:45 pm)

• Where: Herbert Akins Road Middle School, cafeteria

• A map is found HERE.

• enrollment proposal site

On Tuesday, October 22nd, HRES Staff will host a Letterland informational night for K-2 parents in the Media Center from 5:30-6:30. Come learn what Letterland is all about and how we use Letterland to build a strong reading, writing, and spelling foundation. We will share Letterland activities with you that we are using in our classrooms. This is especially beneficial for those parents who are new to Letterland. Come see what this exciting program is all about!

• October 1 - Last Day to Renew Volunteer Registration
  
• October 22-Letterland Night for K-2 Families in the Media Center (5:30-6:30)