October Attendance News: Did you know that poor school attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade? Attendance matters!
Fall Makeup Picture Day on October 12th! This special day is designed for families in the following situations:
-If you were not entirely satisfied with the school pictures you purchased.
-If your child is new to our school since the last picture day.
-If your child was absent on the previous picture day.
Retakes: If you wish to have your child's picture retaken, please follow these simple steps:
Send in the picture package you purchased in its entirety.
Write "RE-TAKE" on the envelope containing the pictures.
We are thrilled to share the captivating moments from the recent African American Heritage and Multicultural Festival i🎥🥳
Our community came together in a dazzling display of unity, culture, and diversity
Click the link to witness the beauty of our rich heritage and the joy of multicultural connections in motion. 📽️❤️
https://youtu.be/Oz6N5XncVpY
Let's keep the spirit alive and vibrant! 🎶 Mark your calendars and plan to join us next year for another unforgettable celebration of our shared heritage and multicultural mosaic. 🗓️🌟
Today, we want to give a big shoutout to the incredible IT professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our school division runs smoothly.
From keeping our networks secure to troubleshooting tech hiccups in classrooms, you are the unsung heroes of our educational journey. Your dedication and expertise make learning possible in this digital age.
Thank you for your hard work, innovation, and commitment. We couldn't do it without you!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Starting on Monday, September 25th when students are tardy (after 7:50 am) you will need to park your vehicle in the parking lot and you must walk your student to the door.
We will have cones and signage in place please do not move them, park your vehicle in the designated parking spaces. From there, walk your student up to the front door of the school and ring the doorbell.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in implementing these changes. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of all our students, and your support is crucial in achieving this goal.
Dear Parents and Guardians:
We will be partnering with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank once again this year to offer the Family BackPack Program. The purpose of this program is to provide nutritious meals to families who have trouble affording enough food. Bags of food will be distributed to participating children on the last day they are in school for the week.
The food bags are designed to help feed more people and give more support to family food budgets. Products in the bags will contain items such as oatmeal, pasta, fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, and beans and rice. These items can be used as part of household meals. All families receive the same amount of food.
All children in our school are eligible for the program. There is no cost to you or your child. Participating in this program does not exclude you from also accessing food from local food pantries. To find food pantries in your community, please visit https://foodfinder.brafb.org
If you would like your child to participate in the program, please fill out the form below and return it to the school as soon as possible. If you have any questions about this program, please feel free to email Thea Jordan at tjordan@waynesboro.k12.va.us
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Child’s Name:________________________________________________________
Teacher:____________________________________________________________
______ Yes, please sign my child up for the Family BackPack Program.
Total number of children in my household (age 0-18) __________________________
Total number of adults in my household (age 19-59) ___________________________
Total number of seniors in my household (age 60+)____________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian__________________________________________
Message from Library- Ms. Carroll
The Book Fair is coming! September 25-29
Each class will have one block of specials to browse and buy during the book fair and many other opportunities to come individually or in small groups to buy.
Families can shop TOGETHER during our Fall Family Fun Fest: September 29th from 5:00-7:30!
Find great books for your family and support the library at the same time! The money made during the Book Fair goes right back into buying new books for our school library.
There are 4 new features at this Book Fair:
Book Fair Homepage with all info about available books, payment options and dates/times and book previews
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/williamperryelementarysch
Book Fair eWallet -Give students a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Simply create an eWallet and authorize a spending limit on your credit card. Set up an eWallet for your child on the Book Fair Homepage above.
Key Features
Secure way to give kids money to buy books
Pre-authorized amount to control spending
Funds immediately available for use
Help the Library buy more books by adding to our eWallet: https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=36a7d351-2eae-4640-9550-189214c501f9
Any money here will buy books from the book fair for the library so ALL of the students can enjoy them!
Shop OnlineThis year you can even shop online from Sep 25, 2023 → Oct 8, 2023 to get credit for our school to earn books. You can click on the order online link on our Book Fair Homepage. All online orders will be delivered to the school after the Book Fair is over.
***Please be aware that sales tax is added to ALL purchases.
If you have any questions you can contact Ms. Carroll by email: mhcarroll@waynesboro.k12.va
Good morning William Perry. Please be alert to (lime green or white) paperwork in your child's Tuesday folder today to complete if you would like your child to take part in the dental clinic taking place on October 4th. The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic will provide students with an exam, x-rays, and if applicable fluoride treatment and sealants at NO COST to our families. The form must be signed by a parent to be eligible.
🎶 Get ready to groove to the beat at the Multicultural Festival! 🌟 We've got an amazing lineup of talented performers from around the world bringing you the best in music and dance. 🌍 Don't miss out on this unforgettable musical journey! 🎵
🌟 Join us at the Multicultural Festival! 🌍 Visit our school's tent for a world of fun activities and celebrate diversity with us! 🎉
Good Morning!
I am reaching out about Walk 2 School Day on October 6th. The forms that went home only need to be returned if you DO NOT want your child walking to school that day. If you returned the form by accident please contact me at jcharris@waynesboro.k12.va.us
News Report; Students Manage Fresh Produce Market in Waynesboro. View the full story here: https://www.whsv.com/2023/09/07/students-manage-fresh-produce-market-waynesboro/
📢Attention Parents of Students that ride Bus 698, Ms. Denise. 🚌Today (9/6) and Tomorrow Moring (9/7) this bus will be around 20 mins. late, another bus will be picking up and dropping off. ✎ If you would like your child to be a car rider today call the office at 540-946-4650. Tomorrow afternoon we will have a sub driver so this bus may be just a little off the regular schedule. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
📢IMPORTANT PANTHER REMINDERS📢
Important Times to Remember:
No Transportation Changes after 2:15 PM🚫
No Early Dismissals after 2:15 PM🚫
🔔Morning Arrival:
● The doors open at 7:35 AM
● Students should arrive between 7:35 -7:50 am
● Students are tardy if they arrive after 7:50 am
● A parent MUST walk the student(s) to the door if they are tardy
● Right turn only into the parking lot off of King Avenue
Dismissal:🚗
● Please keep your child’s mode of transportation as consistent as possible. If you need to change transportation and you know ahead of time, please send a note to your child’s teacher✏️. If there is an urgent reason to change your child’s dismissal you must call the office BEFORE 2:15 pm.
● Dismissal for car riders will begin at approximately 2:45 PM after buses have been released.
● Please drive slowly and carefully and pull up as far as possible.⚠️
● Right turn only into the parking lot off of King Avenue⚠️
🔊In the afternoon, please avoid picking your child up early as instruction continues until dismissal every day. We want the best for your children and our goal is to help them grow both academically and socially. In order to do that it is important that they attend school every day, all day.
Attendance:📌
● If your student is absent from school, please notify Mrs. Dana Jackson in the office one of the following ways.
-540-946-4650
-email djackson@waynesboro.k12.va.us
- send a message on rooms
ILLNESS:😷
Keep your child home for 24 hours after the last episode of fever (without fever-reducing medication), diarrhea or vomiting. If you have questions regarding illness, please call or email Nurse Jennifer at: 540-946-4650, jjones01@waynesboro.k12.va.us
● PLEASE send in a change of clothes with your student- ALL grade levels.👖
● PLEASE bring healthy FOOD/Snacks for your child(ren) to eat. Cupcakes cannot be brought in for Birthdays or other celebrations.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Did you know that students who miss 2 to 4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school throughout the year? Regular school attendance is important!
Message from the PTO- If you turned a School Store fundraiser envelope in today, please know that we have it. We are currently out of the sea animals bracelets and are awaiting another shipment to arrive. As soon as they arrive, we will send them home with your students! Thank you for your patience!
If your 4th or 5th grader is a Signature Singer, they should have brought home their Signature Singer handbook yesterday. Please be sure to read it, fill out forms and return it with t-shirt money before September 8th. If you have questions please email Mrs. Wingfield, bwingfield@waynesboro.k12.va.us
Check out the Article "Harvest Time: Kate Collins Middle's Student Run Market Open Thursday Afternoons.
https://augustafreepress.com/news/harvest-time-kate-collins-middles-student-run-market-open-thursday-afternoons/?fbclid=IwAR0SU6Jl-7pS1o9LRzEw-df7DtNhskf3U9Lbu8nbhd4svEsSYo1s5darMjw
📢Attention Parents of Students that ride Bus 621, Martin Siegha. 🚌
Tomorrow, Tuesday August 29th this bus will be around 20-30 mins. late in the morning and the afternoon, another bus will be picking up and dropping off.
✎ If you would like your child to be a car rider tomorrow please send a note to your child's teacher.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
September Choice Board
There are so many celebrations and holidays in September. Feel free to explore this choice board with your students. There are links to kid-safe stories, videos and activities!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRc6JpNwVI96IX9ld0TQbnx2KReSo8hU8_O3RuxIp2F70acEpI4JykQ5Q_foY2gp_QAb-nWibCfpHGA/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
