Weekly News Letter from The Principal’s Corner
September 27, 2013
No School on Friday
Reminder: Friday is an inservice day for teachers, so students do not have school.
Bus Rules
Please notice the bus rules on the back of this week’s newsletter, as a good reminder….SAFETY FIRST!
PowerSchool Parent Portal – Open for Grades 5-8
We will no longer be posting the 5-8 homework assignments on the school website based on the fact that all assignments, tests, and quizzes can be found using the Power School Parent Portal. If you have any questions regarding homework, please contact your child's teacher.
No Dogs on School Property, Please
Please do not bring dogs on school campus during athletic events, (games and practices). We had a situation recently which made it unsafe for spectators and took attention away from the game. We want our students to be able to play with 100% concentration and not worry about distractions. Many thanks for your thoughtful consideration in the matter.
Bus Driver Needed
We are still looking for a bus driver. If you have a CDL or are interesting in obtaining one to become a WS bus driver, please contact the school at 6754-5400.
SBAC – New Exam Slated for Spring
There will be no NECAP testing at WS this school year. Instead, we will be giving an electronic pilot exam to grades 3-8 in the spring called SBAC, (Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium test). More information will be revealed as we move closer to the testing date.
October 5th Car Show
The WS PTA is sponsoring a car show to benefit the 8th grade trip to Boston this spring. The car show will be held at the school from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 5, 2013. There is no admission fee but donations are welcome. Beautiful antique cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, music, raffles, grilled foods, baked goods, awards and door prizes will make this a wonderful event for the entire family. Hope to see you there!
Be Tick Smart
We want to help teach kids to Be Tick Smart. Lyme disease is becoming more common in Vermont, and can affect elementary school-aged children. But, kids can learn to prevent tick bites, which transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The Health Department created a succinct program for students in grades 3-5 that focuses on teaching children to follow three easy steps to prevent tick bites: repel, inspect, remove. This program was created according to the Vermont Department of Education’s health education guidelines for curriculum and assessment. The complete program, including everything you need to teach students how to “Be Tick Smart,” are easily accessed online. Follow this link and scroll down to the section “For Schools and Camps,” where you will find PowerPoint slides and script, teacher’s guide, classroom activities and a list of goals and objectives according to the DOE standards. You can also email shari.levine@state.vt.us for more information.
Enjoy your long week-end,
JeanMarie K. Oakman, WS Principal
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