Tonight, the Wood County Board of Education voted to require face coverings for all students and staff while indoors and on buses beginning tomorrow, August 31, 2021.
Please read the article and guidelines at https://tinyurl.com/ye3dqy72
Please complete the Student/Parent Technology Agreement to allow your student to use technology in the classroom. Iready math diagnostics begin tomorrow for grades 3-5 on classroom iPads.
We will continue to provide fresh foods, hygiene products and snacks every Wednesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. outside the front doors of JEC. Please feel free to stop and help yourself. Today we have cabbage, tomatoes and cucumber.
It’s a heat wave! Please send a water bottle to school with your child to keep at their desk. Please make sure it has a sealing top and can have their name written on it.
Also, girls basketball tryouts tomorrow and Thurs for grades 3-5 from 3-4pm. Must have permission slip.
PTA meeting in JEC library Tuesday., Aug. 24 at 3:15. Election of officers, budget and upcoming activities/ events to be discussed. Please join us or notify child’s teacher if interested in joining our PTA.
Girls Basketball tryouts will be held at Jefferson Elementary Center on Wed Aug. 25 and Thurs. Aug. 26 from 3:00-4:00 for grades 3, 4 and 5. Permission slip is required to attend.
DAMAGE WAIVERS: If you opt in, please detach the WCS Optional Damage Waiver from Student/Parent Technology Agreement & submit to the information desk at Board of Education OR mail to MIS 1600 Beverly Street Parkersburg, WV 26101. Forms/money will NOT be accepted at the school.
Parents, please make sure your child AND teacher know which bus they ride to help dismissal go smoothly. Also, Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle from home to use in the classroom.
Good evening. Tomorrow brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we work together to become the # 1 school district in the state of West Virginia. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful community of parents and guardians that understand the importance of a first-class education and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our students and schools. However, we know there is a lot of work to complete.
This summer, WCS has equipped schools with essential personnel for targeted intervention, created a STEAM Academy for middle school students, and continued to upgrade our facilities to provide the most conducive environments possible in our schools. We are very excited to see the new school year begin.
I encourage each of you to review our re-entry guidance document located on our webpage at https://tinyurl.com/yhq2qwgb. As you know, directives can change quickly with little notice. I will do my best to communicate changes to you as directives are received. I encourage all parents and students to follow the recommendations in the guidance document including, but not limited to - wearing a mask, staying socially distanced, and practicing good, hand-washing hygiene.
As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year.
Thank you for all you do and have a wonderful evening.
JEC can’t wait for your return! We will see all students grades 1-5 tomorrow. Kindergarten last name A-M tomorrow with students with last names N-Z Friday. PreK begins Monday, August 23. *See website for arrival procedures.
Welcome back!
Arrival and Dismissal procedures are posted on the school website at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/jec
Elementary students in WV Learns classes (WV Virtual School) will have a material pickup on 8/18 starting at 5:30. Elementary students will pick up your packets and iPads at the Caperton Center on the campus of WVUP 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg.
Class lists have been posted for homeroom assignments. There are NO student supply lists since WCS provides supplies.
Parents & families, we are excited to see you at our Open House on Tuesday, 8/17 @ 4:45 - 6:45. You will be VIP's (very important pupils and very important parents) at this event and all year! There will be areas set up for you to take pictures with your families. We want our families to know how important they are to each of us. After you go to the different stations you will receive a sweet, cold, icy Sno Biz!
Due to the high volume of new enrollments and our ability to schedule them into classes, posting of class lists was delayed. We hope to have lists posted by noon Tuesday, August 17. Additionally, don’t forget about Open House tomorrow from 445-645.
We will have our Pay it Forward cart outside on Monday and Wednesday this week 9 AM - 1 PM and Tuesday 11 AM - 3 PM. It will have hygiene products and fresh veggies in preparation for the new school year. Please stop by if you need anything!
Important Dates:
Open House for all JEC students 4:45-6:45 on Aug. 17
First day of school Grades 1-5
August 19.
PreK begins Aug. 23- you will receive a personal phone call to discuss child’s schedule in advance.
Kindergarten- Last name A-M attends Aug. 19.
Last name N-Z attends Aug. 20.
All K students attend Aug. 23.
A parent orientation and Homeroom assignment will be held from
9am -9:30 on Aug. 23.
Open House will be Tuesday, August 17 from 4:45-6:45. Join our VIP Red Carpet event where YOU are the star! Snowbiz will also be on-site for a Free treat upon a visit to our library Title 1 stations.
The FIRST day of school for JEC students:
Grade 1-5 on Thursday, Aug. 19.
PreK & Kindergarten students have a staggered attendance schedule as follows:
Kindergarten:
Last name A-M August 19
Last name N-Z August 20
All K students attend Aug.23
PreK students begin August 23.