Williston Elko District 29
Volume 4 Number 3
Superintendent's Message
Let us continue to keep one another in our thoughts and prayers. We are very hopeful that in the near future . . ."This too shall pass."
Thank you all for everything!
September 15 will be a full school day - no early release day
COVID Rapid Testing
In partnership with DHEC, and at no cost to our district, we are excited to announce that we will begin voluntary, on-site, weekly COVID rapid testing starting Thursday, September 16, 2021 for scholars and staff. The weekly rapid reliable test will be administered by staff from DOCGO.
Parents will be required to complete a consent for scholars to participate. Links to the consent form for each school are below. One letter with directions is included below, but the directions are the same for all schools.
MUSC Vaccine Clinic
DIG stem theatre
The 2nd DIG Drive-In Theater will be a celebration of STEM with the goal of increasing awareness and access to STEM programming through experiments and exhibits while also maintaining social distance guidelines as well as keeping families safe and healthy.
Our event is a hands-on, family immersive opportunity that will take place at a Drive-In Theater where each child can become a STEM star from the comfort of their family's car. This allows for the opportunity for both parents and children to learn the importance and need for STEM in their everyday lives.
DIG is committed to providing educational and inspirational offerings to rural communities at little to no charge in order to engage the largest possible audience, especially under-served populations.
Opportunities for Teachers
https://learn.fmucenterofexcellence.org/
Live webinars are free, but teachers can view live and archived webinars (50+ hours or professional content) by subscribing to the series.
Teachers can receive a $10 subscription discount to the series. To subscribe, sign up using your district email and this code: OPLSPartnerBarnwell29.
The district has funds to pay for your subscription if you are interested. You must subscribe by Friday, September 17.
Questions? Please reach out to Nancy Brady-Wood.
Additionally, the center will hold a 2021-2022 Book Study event, featuring Myron Dueck and his newest book Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage.
Dueck will facilitate the study of his book in five online sessions beginning in October.
Up to three seats in this limited access event are available at no charge for each Partner District.
Please let Nancy Brady-Wood know if you are interested in participating.
National Suicide prevention Month
Americorps volunteers
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Upcoming dates of interest
School Improvement Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30
Please join us via Zoom.
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Upcoming dates of interest
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Upcoming dates of interest
Wednesday, September 22 - PTO/SIC Wilkonian Wednesday - We will discuss school data, school initiatives, and ask for your feedback on how we are doing.
Athletic Events
Wednesday, September 15 - Tennis at Whitmire
Thursday, September 16 - Tennis at Pelion
Volleyball at Bamberg
Friday, September 17 - Football at Blackville-Hilda at 7:30
New Dates for Class Ring and Graduation orders
Friday September 17
8:30 - Junior ring committee meeting
8:45 - Junior class ring meeting
9:45 - Senior class meeting
Friday, September 24 - Graduation order deadline
Friday, October 1 - Senior Day (get early items) and ring order deadline
College Application Day
Friday, September 24