August WPS Family Newsletter

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The first day of school is Monday, August 12, 2024.

Daily Schedules:

• Elementary: 7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  
• Daniel Morgan Intermediate and Middle Schools: 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
• John Handley High School: 8:25 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Monday, July 29

• JHHS Judges IX Scavenger Hunt for Freshmen, 1-3 p.m. *Includes Chromebook Distribution*

Tuesday, July 30

• JHHS Gavel & Groove for Grades 10-12, 1-3 p.m.
• DMIS 5th Grade Orientation, 2-6 p.m. *Register here: https://forms.gle/MpsExp47yR4mpuAn9

Monday, August 5

• VACDES Meet and Greet with Teachers at Frederick Douglass Park, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wednesday, August 7

• DMMS Back-to-School Open House, 3-6 p.m.
• JHHS Back-to-School Open House, 3-6 p.m.

Thursday, August 8

• DMIS Back-to-School Open House, 3-6 p.m.
• FDES, GQES, JKES and VACDES Back-to-School Open Houses, 3-6 p.m.

Check out these messages that went out to families during the month of July:

• July Updates: https://bit.ly/WPSJuly24LetterENG (English) / https://bit.ly/WPSJuly24LetterESP (Spanish)
• Meals are Free for All WPS Students: https://bit.ly/WPSNutritionCEPNotice (English and Spanish)

Annual Verification Forms MUST be completed for each WPS student using the PowerSchool Parent Portal prior to the first day of school.

Use this step-by-step guide for completing the online process: https://bit.ly/WPSAnnualFormGuide (English and Spanish)

Be sure to read communications from your student's school for more information about the updated cell phone policy. All personal electronic devices are OFF and AWAY all day at all WPS schools.

More Information: Cell Phone Policy 2024-2025

The Frederick/Winchester Health Department offers school vaccines for students entering Kindergarten, 7th, and 12th grade. Contact 540-722-3470 to make an appointment prior to the start of this school year. More Information: Health Department Vaccine Information

School health physicals are also required for students entering kindergarten, new students at WPS, and student athletes. Please contact your medical provider to schedule an appointment.

Breakfast and lunch are provided for all WPS students at no charge through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Students may purchase additional a la carte items with cash or through myschoolbucks.com. Students PIN numbers are required to go through the cafeteria line. If you want to provide packed lunches for your student(s), they will need a lunch box.

For questions regarding school meals, contact the Food Services Department at (540)-667-4258 ext. 16147 or curry.laurie@wps.k12.va.us.

Free School Supplies and Haircuts

Sunday, July 28 / 3-6 p.m. / 1109 Berryville Ave.

For more information please contact:

• Email: info@tidalwaveathletics.com
• Phone: (540)532-0396

Register by August 11th for youth flag football in Whittier Park!

• Games are played on Saturdays between 2-6 p.m.
• Registration is $140 which includes games and uniforms. Scholarships and discounts are available. Contact winchester@uariseflag.com.
• Register here: https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/uarise-winchesterva

The Vivian Christy Sansoni Award provides scholarship during one academic year for extracurricular lessons in the performing arts held at the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA). SCAA offers class instruction in dance, music, theatre, and fencing.

• Funds are awarded to WPS students in grades K-12 who show promise/passion in the arts.
• The intent of this award is to provide assistance to students with financial need who otherwise would not have the opportunity for extracurricular study in the arts.
• Those selected will receive full or partial tuition assistance for arts instruction at SCAA.

Please complete the application and return to SCAA by September 1, 2024, including a recommendation from a community member or teacher.

Application (English)

Application (Spanish)

Saturday, September 7 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Free entry at James Wood Middle School

1313 Amherst St, Winchester, VA

Community Safety Fair

• Shelf-Stable Food Drive
• Touch-A-Truck & Live Demos
• Kid's Zone & Vendors
• Chance Auction and Giveaways
• Bike Safety Obstacle Course
• Student Bike Check-Ups
• Bike Helmet Giveaway

There are so many great things happening in Winchester schools, and we don't want you to miss it!