Monday - wear red
Tuesday- follow your dreams and say no to drugs - come to school in pajamas
Wednesday & Thursday- drugs are scary- come to school in a costume ( students may not wear a costume mask- but MUST wear a face mask)
*Costumes should not be frightening to younger students- use good judgement.
All students that participate will receive a participation point in PBIS.
Grades 3-5 STEM challenges go home next week!! Will you rise to the challenge?
Title 1 Parent Involvement STEM activity packets go home next week.
Title 1 presents the first Parent Involvement event -STEM Challenges go home next week.
The students enjoy phys ed!
Students that attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays will have their fall picture taken (also for yearbook) on Thursday, Oct 22.
A sneak peek at last week’s class attendance awards! Mr Dobson treated students to popcorn and snow cones for outstanding class attendance.
Wood county is now on gold status. This means that all students grades 3 and up must wear their masks at all times (with the exception of eating). Thank you for your help and support in keeping everyone healthy and safe!
Everyone hard at work today!
School picture day is Oct 22 for students attending Tues/ Thurs.
Mon/ Wed students will have their school pictures taken Nov 18.
Flyers will be sent home.
Just wow! I see that a lot of students have been busy turning in missing assignments this weekend (before mid-terms on Oct 5). Keep up the great work! We know this is a learning curve for everyone-and we are happy to work together to make this new ‘normal’ work. Also, please be patient with your child‘s teacher as they work to get this weekend‘s avalanche of assignments graded.
If you have any concerns or questions with using the technology or completing assignments, please let your child‘s teacher know ASAP so we can problem-solve together. We are in this together-and Together Everyone Achieves More! TEAM
Have you accessed your child's Schoology account using your Parent Access Code? Let us know if you need help! Midterms are going out Monday, Oct. 5 through Schoology. Please help US help YOU by ensuring student assignments are up to date and completed in a timely manner. Assignments and grades are being issued for in-school AND non-traditional school days (days students do not physically attend during the school week).
JEC had an incredible visit from the Food Market providing students with an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Dismissal for pick-up: K-1 at Jag Doors at primary wing (door 3); Grades 2-3 at old Washington entrance (door 35);
*** REVISED Grades 4-5 at end of old Washington building near Board of Ed office building (door 32).
Please send your child’s iPad to school daily. Teachers will be teaching your child how to access and submit assignments in the classroom.
Also, please do not write your child’s name on the IPad case or cover. Student identifiers are at the bottom of the home screen when iPad is turned on.
This is a reminder that the 2020-2021 school year will begin on Tuesday, September 8th for students with last names beginning with L-Z. On Wednesday, September 9th, students with last names A-K will report to school. Due to Monday being Labor Day, students with last names A-K will report Friday, September 11th as well. Please visit the Wood County Schools website, and then click “2020-2021 Re-entry Summarization” for more details. Our re-entry schedule has not changed since being published. Students will attend school on a Blended-Model of instruction for 3 weeks, which is our Yellow Schedule, or until proper procedures, protocols, and new standards have been taught and implemented.
Also, please do not confuse yourself with the WVDE color-coded map. The map is used as one of many tools to drive local decisions for our school system. As mentioned in previous communications, we will closely monitor the data each day to make well-informed and deliberate decisions, while keeping safety as the top priority for our students and employees.
Over the last six months, we have worked diligently and methodically to create a well-rounded plan for re-entry. I’m sure we have not thought about every issue that may arise - please be patient as we work through making adjustments, changing protocols or procedures, and seeking feedback from our stakeholders to make this school year a great success.
Although not a requirement, I am asking each student to bring their own mask and bottle of water on the first day of school. This will help expedite first day procedures and practices for our schools as they begin teaching expected behaviors for the year. Students will receive a Wood County mask on the first day and will be expected to possess and use it on a continual basis as we navigate through a new normal for our school system.
We are so excited to see your children in our schools once again. We have greatly missed their presence the last six months. As always, make sure to Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. To view our first WCS Newsletter, please click https://tinyurl.com/yxbaddej
Have a safe and wonderful Holiday weekend.
Class lists are now posted on the front doors of JEC. We can’t wait to see you next week!
iPad rollout will continue Tues., Sept 1 through Thurs., Sept 3 9AM-3PM & 5-7PM. Closed Friday, Sept 4-Mon., Sept 7. Students who do not pick up iPads this week can receive them upon starting school Tues., Sept 8.
Good evening,
Each Sunday evening, from this day forward, I will provide all stakeholders an update from the WVDHHR and WVDE Covid-19 metrics data for Wood County. The metics data will be used to govern activities and other requirements in our school system for the upcoming week. This week, Wood County has a 2.74 average seven day trend, which includes 16 probable and confirmed positive cases the last seven days. We will continue to analyze the data of the metrics, and make necessary adjustments on protocols and procedures in our schools based on current trends. For the upcoming week of August 31, Wood County is “Green” on the metrics; therefore, all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are allowed to participate. However, three counties in WV - Kanawha, Monroe, and Logan are orange or red in the metrics and will not be allowed to participate in any activities this week. As you can see, this is a community driven metrics, which has serious implications for our school system. Please do your part and encourage others on the 3 W’s to help our students return in-person to our schools - Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. Once again, please download our mobile app on our website and continually check the “News” feed to stay up to date on what is happening in our schools. Keep up the great work. Have a great evening.
Reminder - Ipad rollout begins Monday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please visit the "News" section on our website or click the following link. https://tinyurl.com/y6y43bj4