WDES School to Home Connection
December 2021 Edition
What's Going on at WD?
Nov. 29-Dec.15: WDES Canned Food Drive
Dec. 1-8: Santa's Secret Gift Shop
Dec. 10: Early Release (12:30 PM Elementary Students Only)
Dec. 17: End of Quarter 2
Dec. 20-Jan. 4: School Closed for Winter Break
Jan.5: School Reopens: Report Cards sent home with students
Jan 17: MLK Jr. Day (No School)
WDES Christmas Card Creator Winners
Pre-Kindergarten: Cayden Jones
Kindergarten: Kinsley Sudduth
First Grade: Ethan Taylor
Second Grade: Jaxson Schaber
Third Grade: Ximena Murillo-Ruiz
Fourth Grade: Malia Madison
Fifth Grade: Harlow Davis
Are you an EAGLE?
Excellent Attitude
Always Responsible
Good Friend
Leader
Exceptional Attendance
Many WDES students have already been "caught being an Eagle" by demonstrating these traits! Check out some of the students (pictured above and below) who have already been "caught"being an Eagle by the WDES staff. Classroom teachers will share celebratory photos of your student when they are caught being an Eagle! #EaglePride
Students in Quarantine
The WDES staff is grateful that all students are able to receive full-time, in-person learning this school year! However, during this challenging time, some students may be required to quarantine due to COVID exposure. During this time, the WD staff is going to do everything possible to ensure that your child has continued learning during their quarantine. Students who are required to quarantine in accordance to VDH and CDC guidelines will be provided the opportunity to participate in learning each school day and will be considered present if daily learning objectives and participation are achieved.
Please review the following “Students in Quarantine Expectations” that is attached below. Please keep in mind that this is only for students who are designated to quarantine and does not include absences for any other reason. If your student is required to quarantine, please reach out to your child’s teacher. The teacher and student's family will create a Quarantine Learning Plan together. After the plan has been created, please review the student expectations carefully and sign the agreement page and return it to school.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. Thank you for all you do. We are in this TOGETHER!
WDES Staff Members of the Month
Student Centered
Willing to Help
Amazing Attitude
Growth Mindset
Congratulations to: Mr. Ashton, Mrs. Passaretti, Mr. Negrete, Mr. Tate, Mr Kelly, Mrs. Boswell (not pictured), and Mrs, Caotes (not pictured) for being selected as the November Staff Members of the Month. Thank you for going above and beyond to support our amazing students!
Student Attendance
-Provide the Child's Name
-The date(s) of the absence(s)
-Excuse for why they are absent (see list of possible excused absences below)
Possible reasons for absence to be considered excused:
-Note from parent that the child is sick
-Doctor's (Medical/ Mental Health) or Dental note
-Note from an Officer of the Court
Parent written excuses can only be accepted for the first 5 consecutive absences or 10 total absences. Once a student has reached 10 total absences, only a note from a doctor/ dentist or from an officer of the court can be accepted per attendance policy.
Notes must be received within 5 days of the absence.
Please review the following actions that will occur upon the following absences:
3 Unexcused Absences: Class DOJO note and/or phone call reminder from school.
5 Unexcused Absences: Phone call, 5 Day Attendance letter, and attendance plan & meeting.
10 Total absences: Phone call, 10 Day Attendance letter, and attendance plan & meeting.
Your child's attendance is recorded daily in Power School. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's attendance, please call the WDES Main Office.
WD Student Leadership Team
Happy Birthday, December Babies!
Christie Douglas, WDES Principal
Email: douglascc@wmlcps.org
Website: https://wd.wmlcps.org/
Location: 454 Oak Grove Road, Colonial Beach, VA, USA
Phone: (804) 224-9100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdpto/