Hawks Happenings
August 2018
Welcome to Weaverville Elementary!
The Hawks Happenings newsletter is a monthly publication that is sent out electronically to the email addresses that we have on file in PowerSchool. We will also post the newsletter on our school's Facebook page and on our school website under the Administration tab. It is very important that our families keep us up to date with any changes in your contact information so you can have access to the latest news. We want our families informed and connected!
Please review the information below. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Heidi.Allison@bcsemail.org or by calling the school. Let's have a great school year!
Working Together,
Heidi Allison
2018-2019 WvES Advisory Council Members
Advisory Councils serve schools in an advisory capacity and act as a liaison between the Board of Education and the citizenry.
Jennifer Banks
Tiffany Franklin
Dawn Chitwood-Rivers
Katie Rice
Crystle Hyatt
Heidi Allison
How do I access the school campus?
Please remember that all school traffic should use Yost Street which is off Merrimon Avenue when dropping off students and picking up students as car riders. Parents are welcome to walk their child to their classroom the first few days of school but you must stop by the office to get a visitor sticker. After the first few days of school, parents who wish to visit the classrooms must sign in on the LobbyGuard computer system. Your patience the first couple of weeks of school is much appreciated as traffic will be heavier than normal. Please give yourself more time than expected when visiting our school at the beginning of the year.
When will class lists be posted?
WvES Meet Your Teacher
Friday, Aug 24, 2018, 08:00 AM
Weaverville Elementary School, 129 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC, USA
Welcome to these new classroom teachers!
Allison Snyder
Shelly Shults
Kelsey Parker
Welcome to these Support Staff Teachers!
Natalie Morris
Check out these new staff members!
Amy Harter
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR IS COMING!
Website: wves.buncombeschools.org
IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION
Check out the links below to learn more about how to stay engaged and involved in our school!
Parent Portal Link - This link is temporarily disabled but this is where you can create an account to check in on your child's grades. Parents are encouraged to sign up for an account! Remember that in 2nd grade we only use this system for report card grades but starting in 3rd grade, teachers enter grades either weekly or bi-weekly. In order to create an account you need an information sheet from Mrs. English in the main office. She cannot fax it, email it or mail it.
Contact Manager Link - This link will allow you to choose how you want to be contacted through our SchoolMessenger phone and email system. Please make sure your phone numbers are updated in this system. We also ask that you provide an email address if you have one. The information that you record here is how you will be contacted if we have a change in the school schedule due to weather and/or how you will be contacted if we have an emergency. Please keep this information current!
School Nutrition Link - Click here to read about the School Nutrition program and how to set up an online lunch payment. Remember that we provide breakfast free of charge for all students. If your family needs some support, you are HIGHLY encouraged to click this link to fill our our Free/Reduced Lunch Form - FRL Form. Our Title 1 funding is based on our percentage of students on Free or Reduced Lunch so we WANT families to complete an application. The process is completely confidential. We will also send home hard copies of the application form at the beginning of school. FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY MUST FILL OUT THE FORM EVERY YEAR IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION MOBILE APP!
Turn everyday receipts into extra cash for your school with the Box Tops Bonus App. It's as easy as 1-2-3! Just buy, scan & earn!
Get the app on the App Store: http://bit.ly/2wf1CL1
Find it on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2uOWizR
BOX TOPS SWEET TREAT!
NEED HELP WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES?
We will also have some free items available in our main lobby during Meet Your Teacher. Please help yourself to what you need.
If your family would like to purchase an additional set of school supplies for your child's grade level, we will make sure it goes to someone who needs it.
The Leader in Me Family Ideas
You are your child's first and best teacher.
So that you are supported, we’re providing parents and guardians with information about the universal, timeless principles found in The Leader in Me process, as well as activities you can put into practice at home to teach your student to become a leader.
Click this link to find ideas of how to explore the 7 habits with your child at home! http://www.theleaderinme.org/parents/
Afterschool Care Options:
This is a list of afterschool club/care options that some of our students participate in. This list is provided for your convenience. All of these options are private pay.
YMCA Afterschool Care
· Housed at Weaverville Elementary
· www.ymcawnc.org/centers/youth-services/afterschool-care
Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts
· Van picks up students at WvES through the bus line
· Martialartsasheville.com
· 828.505.4309
Elevate
· Van picks up students at WvES through the bus line
· elevatelifeandart.com/afterschool
· (828) 318-8894
Asheville Community Movement
· Van picks up students at WvES through the bus line
· www.ashevillecommunitymovement.com
· 828.254.6060
*Must have a minimum number of students to offer this service*
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE IMPORTANT EVENTS!
- August 22 - Class lists posted at main entrance - 4:00 PM
- August 24 - Meet Your Teacher 8:00 - 9:30 AM
- August 27 - 1st Day of School
September 3 - Labor Day - No School
September 11 - Beginning of Grade 3 Reading Test for 3rd graders (BOGs)
September 18 - Early Release Day - School will dismiss at 12:25
September 25 - PTO Fun Run Kickoff (more info to come!)
October 2 - Open House and Title 1 Annual Parent Information Session
October 4 - Early Release Day - School will dismiss at 12:25
October 5 - Blackhawk Fun Run sponsored by PTO
October 9 - Fall Pictures
October 15 - Teacher Workday for Professional Development - No School
October 30 - Health Fair
October 30 - End of the 1st Nine Weeks
October 31 - Early Release Day - School will dismiss at 12:25