Eagle Connection #6
Week of October 1 - October 6, 2023
Updates for the Week
Hello Wilkesboro families!
We hope you've enjoyed a good weekend to begin the month of October. Here are some updates for the week of October 2-6. You can find full details and updates from your child’s teacher by clicking on their pictures below.
We have a busy week with field trips. On Wednesday, our 1st and 2nd graders will go to the North Wilkesboro Speedway for a visit sponsored by Dollar General. Our 2nd and 3rd graders also go to the JAWCC to see “Aliens Alive”. On Friday, our 5th graders travel to Camp Harrison. Please make sure payments and field trip permission forms are turned in on time.
We want to remind you that October 6 is a field trip money turn in day. Families have the option of the one-time $60 payment, two payments of $30 (October and February), or six payments of $10 each month (September through February, first school day of the month). Thank you to those who have already responded. If you are doing the payment plan, please send in $10 by Friday.
The WCS ESL Department will host the first CultureFest at the Stone Center for the Performing Arts in North Wilkesboro, NC on Oct. 5th, 2023 from 5:30pm-7pm. The goal is to bring our community together to share and celebrate the many different cultures represented within our school system and inspire unity. There will be displays of the countries our students represent throughout the venue and fun activities for families as well as door prizes. This event is completely free of charge.
On Monday, please check your child’s folder for the PTO envelope that will launch its annual capital campaign. This campaign will fund campus improvements and activities for our school that will impact every student. We will share details later this week about how you can participate.
Please mark your calendars now for the Wilkesboro PTO Fall Festival which will happen on Thursday, October 19 from 5:00-7:30. This Wilkesboro tradition offers a fun evening at school for students, staff, and families. PTO is currently accepting donations of wrapped candy that will be given out as part of this event. Donations can be left in the donation bin in the front lobby or with the office.
October is a busy school month, but also a very rewarding one. We look forward to sharing many good October days together, and we appreciate your ongoing support and enthusiasm as we connect with a year of memorable learning experiences. Have a great evening!
See Below for How to Win Tickets to UNC Football this Week!
PTO Capital Campaign Begins this week!
YMCA After School Care Available
You can also sign up for the YMCA after school care using this link for the Wilkesboro Elementary site. Once you are signed up, please communicate with your teacher to let them know your plans.
Also, this year the YMCA classroom will be in building 2. Please park in our back parking lot beside the MEGA Toy playground when coming to pick up your children. Thank you!
Our Crew of Dedicated Educators!
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We Need Volunteers!
We welcome volunteers to help with school events. WCS uses Volunteer Tracker to help organize this process, and we use Sign Up Genius (shared via email and ClassDojo) to make signing up easy and convenient. To get signed up, follow steps below.
1. Go to www.wilkescountyschools.org
2. Go to the PARENTS tab at the top (or VOLUNTEER at the bottom).
3. Click on VOLUNTEERS.
4. Click on VOLUNTEER TRACKER.
5. Go to the green NEW REGISTRATION and follow instructions from there.
Level 1 volunteers can help in many ways. Level 1 volunteers can sign up to help with book fairs, school events, class parties and projects, Field Day, Fall Festival, and proctoring for tests.
Level 2 volunteers can do all level 1 tasks but can also help chaperone field trips and work more closely with students in small groups. Level 2 volunteers can also sign up for classroom tutoring and assistance, reading buddy program, tutoring, leading after school activities, and chaperoning school events field trips.
We ask that all parents/guardians who plan to attend field trips sign up to be Level 2 volunteers at the start of the year. It takes a few weeks to verify volunteers, and signing up early will make sure that you are approved in time for this year’s events and field trips.
Car Line Helpers Needed!
We are looking for friend, positive people to help on morning carline. If you're interested, please complete this form and we will be in touch. Thanks for considering this volunteer opportunity!
Fill out the form below to sign up.
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About Attendance
School starts at 7:50 each day. Students who are participating will be marked PRESENT or ABSENT. If your child is not in school, you will need to send in absence notes the next day and it will be coded as excused or unexcused. Written notes are required and can come directly from the parent/guardian or a medical office. Also note that ClassDojo messages are great for communicating an absence, but they do NOT serve as legal documentation of absences. Please send a written note. Thanks in advance for your help!
Email your jokes (or questions or concerns) to Mrs. Spears!
Email: spearsr@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Phone: 336-838-4261
Wilkesboro Elementary School
Email: spearsr@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Website: wes.wilkescountyschools.org
Location: 1248 School Street, Wilkesboro, NC, USA
Phone: (336) 838-4261
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilkesboroelementary/
Twitter: @WilkesboroElem1