W.E.stchester Weekly
News from the Principal
Greetings WE Families,
Last Friday our students and staff kicked off our school-wide Community Circles. We come together twice a month for a student-led circle in which we sing, laugh, and highlight the great work of students and staff. The first Circle of the month is for students and staff only so the students can be prepared to speak in front of the group. The second Circle is typically the last Friday of the month and we invite parents and community members to join us. We are excited to have you join us next Friday, August 30th. Plan to come to the auditorium at 8:20 AM. We will wrap up by 8:50. This is a sweet and joyful way to start your Friday.
We have wrapped up our Fall Universal Screening window. The students completed the STAR Assessments and our 1st and 2nd Graders completed the assessments for the Georgia Numeracy Project. These assessments provide teachers with beginning academic progress so they can make instructional decisions within the classroom. You will receive student reports in your child’s Thursday Communication Folder in early September. Parent Conferences will be scheduled after Fall Break.
Calendar Reminders
Wednesday, August 28th - 12:50 PM Early Release
Thursday, August 29th - 6:00 PM Curriculum Night
Friday, August 30th - 8:20 AM Community Circle
Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day: No School
From your grateful principal,
Christine Knox
Reminders
School Lunch Policy Please be sure to maintain a positive lunch balance for your child. This will help us avoid any unexpected lunch changes for students. Check your Parent Portal frequently to make sure your child has adequate funds for the cafeteria. You may also find the Parent Portal App (Apple or Android) to be more convenient.
1st Grade CogAT Testing Starts September 4
From September 4-6, all 1st-grade students will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). Unlike traditional achievement tests, which measure how well a student has learned the curriculum, the CogAT assesses a child’s ability to reason abstractly and recognize patterns and relationships in the world around them. Teachers can use CogAT scores to better understand a child’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses. Our school district also uses CogAT scores to identify academically-gifted students.
PTA News
Our wonderful PTA still has openings for committee members. Please help out at our little school by volunteering, we promise you will have fun!
