Pence Press
January 18-January 22, 2021
Reminder for Monday, 1/18/20
Student Health & Safety Reminder
Just a reminder, please be in communication with your students daily about their health. If they are experiencing any symptoms, do not send them to school. Also, if an immediate family member of someone they've been in close contact with is being tested for COVID, we ask that you err on the side of caution and keep your student at home until those results are determined. Please continue to use the screening tool (below). If you have any doubt about what to do, please call the school and we will be happy to help you with the decision making process.
Athletics
Volleyball & Cross Country
-Cross Country practice begins February 8th as well
The exact days/times will be announced later
All athletes must have a completed VHSL physicals to participate, dated after 5/1/2020 to be eligible to participate.
Basketball
All games can be viewed on Facebook Live throught the host school's Facebook page the day on the day of the game. All games will be taken down the next morning. Please refer to the WSPMS Facebook page for links to the other schools' pages.
Cheer
Ag. Class Demonstration
Current Band Students
All first semester Band students:
We will start collecting all borrowed band room equipment Jan 25/26.
This includes instruments (Modern Band and wind instruments), folders, and PPE. Please wash the bell covers, masks, and instrument bags (DO NOT DRY).
We will do inventory and will keep your name on your instrument and PPE so it will be available in the Spring. We are hoping to gather once the weather is warmer to do more outside playing.
Homework Help Coming Soon!
Our Homework Help Program takes place Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30. It will begin on Tuesday, January 19th for our B students and on Thursday, January 21st for our A students. Assistance will be given with homework assignments, late, or missing work and difficult learning areas.
Interested?
Please complete the Homework Help Permission Form and return it to Mrs. McAvoy. Transportation is also available! If transportation is needed, please complete the Transportation Form and return it to the office. Make plans now to join the Homework Help Program 2021!
8th Grade SOL Tests
8th grade Fall SOL schedule and information
*students will only be tested in classes that are being completed this semester.
Wednesday 1/20 HLA Reading
Bus arrives at 8:30am
Bus depart at 11:15pm
Thursday 1/21 A day Reading
Friday 1/22 B day Reading
Monday 1/25 A day Math 8/Algebra
Tuesday 1/26 B day Math 8/Algebra
Wednesday 2/3 HLA Math 8/Algebra
Bus arrives at 8:30am
Bus departs at 12:15pm
HLA info
Students should report to the library by 8:30 on days they test
Students must wear a face covering while in the building at all times
Please bring a charged chromebook, a charger, pencil(s), and a book to read (if finished early)
Students may bring a water bottle and a snack if desired
Cell phones may be brought, BUT they CAN NOT be on the student or within reach during the test.
If a student tests later in the day, a packed lunch will be available and a lunch break will occur.
If a student is riding the bus, but needs to keep testing past pick up time, a parent/guardian will be notified to arrange a later pick up time
Car riders will be able to call for a ride when they finish their test
Civics and writing tests will be local this year and organized by your child’s classroom teacher.
Algebra 1 is a verified credit course which counts toward a student’s graduation requirements in the state of Virginia. A score of 350 will be considered passing given the current circumstances.
Reminder: Calendar Updates!
Monday, Jauary 18th: NO SCHOOL as it is a Holiday in recognition of MLK Day
Tuesday, January 26th: Last day of the semester
January 27, 28, 29: NO SCHOOL for students as faculty and staff prepare for the 2nd semester
Second Semester Transportation Information
Chromebook Home Support information
The county has updated the at home support links on our RCPS webpage which now point directly to the Help Desk. Moving forward parents/students will login to the Help Desk with student Google credentials and should be submitting tickets with the *Student Ticket* help topic.
Students/parents will provide the exact same information as before and the only other information they will need is their child's password. (They should have this on the beginning of the year student account information sheet.).This change should help our staff more efficiently manage at home support requests will allow for two way communication between our staff and families that can be referenced even after tickets are closed.
Share your pictures for the yearbook.
Share your photos of you and your pet during our "bring your pet to school" day or take one after the fact. You can upload your photos directly to the yearbook site: http://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=pencems ! (If it asks your for a code, it's pencems)
Also, be sure to preorder your copy today! https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/general/homepage?portal=true (if it asks you for a code- it's 13754)
Grab Some New Pence Gear!
RCPS Revised Calendar for 2020-2021
At the Rockingham County Public School Board meeting on Monday, December 14, the School Board made adjustments to the 2020 - 2021 school calendar. The end of the first semester was changed from Thursday, January 28, to Tuesday, January 26. Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28 are now teacher workdays. Friday, January 29 will remain a teacher workday.
Additionally, the early release dates on February 12 and March 5 for professional development have been removed and will now become full school days. The delayed start on April 30 for professional development will become a full school day as well.
About Us
Wilbur Pence Instagram
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WSPMS WEBSITE including "Parent Resources" & "Student Resources"
http://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/
Email: jchilds@rockingham.k12.va.us
Website: http://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/
Location: 375 Bowman Road, Dayton, VA, USA
Phone: 540-879-2535
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penceknights/