Wildcat Weekly
October 8, 2021
Hello Wildcat Families!
Friday's Wildcat Walk-a-Thon marked the end of a fun-filled week full of spirited events each day. From the wacky outfits and hairstyles to the funky colors and spirit wear, students and staff were decked out from head to toe for the theme of the day. Next week information will be coming out regarding WTE's Halloween celebration which is scheduled for Friday, October 29th so be on the lookout for that.
Monday - Day 3
Tuesday - Day 4
Wednesday - Day 1
Thursday - Day 2
Friday - Day 3
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Cruice
Supporting Reading, Writing and Math at Home
Grades K - 2
Listed below are the areas in grades K - 2 that are integral to learning beginning math and reading, k-2.
· In K-1, phonological awareness and phonics.
· In 1-2, practicing high frequency words and addition concepts.
· In K-2, understanding story elements( character, setting, events, problem and solution) , reading/writing numbers, and skip counting.
In the link below, please find fun ways to practice these with your children at home.
Supporting Reading, Writing & Math at Home
Attached below you will find a wealth of resources with ideas on how you can support your children at home in the areas of reading, writing and math. Providing additional support at home can have a tremendous impact on student learning.
September Power Paw Winners
After School Sports
10/11 4th grade Girls
10/13 4th grade Boys
10/18 5th grade Girls
10/20 5th grade Boys
10/25 4th grade Girls
10/27 4th grade Boys
WTE PTO's PTBoard
PTBoard
If you haven't signed up for the PTBoard yet, don't wait any longer! The PTO's PTBoard is the best place to stay up to date with the happenings of WTE and opportunities for volunteering, access to the student directory, and more. Please see the attached flyer for information on signing up for the PTBoard.
Restaurant Night
Restaurant Night
Please save the date, October 12, for PTO's next restaurant night at Freddy's. A portion of the proceeds from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will go to our WTE PTO to support our students and staff. Hope to see you there!
Where Do We Go From Here?
Dear WCASD Families & Community,
The West Chester Area School District is leading a series of Community Conversations inspired by the title of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final book Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
As a community member, your voice and your perspectives are important to us. If you’re new or returning to the discussion, we hope you can join us for Part 2 of Community Conversations held on Thursday, October 21, at Bayard Rustin High School (1100 Shiloh Road), beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Please register to attend the event by Thursday, October 14. Due to the format of the event, registration is required to attend. This event is not open to the media or anyone living outside the WCASD attendance boundaries.
We look forward to continuing the work from Part 1 as we build to strengthen our community.
Sincerely,
Dawn Mader, Director of Equity & Assessment
When to Keep Your Child Home
Rustin High School Dance Workshop
Attendance
ABSENCES/LATE ARRIVALS/EARLY DISMISSALS
For all absences or late arrivals, please call the Safe Arrival phone line at 484-266-1810. This answering system can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to leave messages. For all early dismissals, you MUST send in a signed note with your child on the day of the early dismissal. Only if it is a last-minute emergency change, please CALL the office at 484-266-1802 or 1803.
Drop Off
The school day begins at 9:10 which means students must be in their classroom by 9:10.
This year the gate to the parent drop-off will be closed at 9:00 a.m.
Please be sure to drop your child off with enough time to get to their classroom by 9:10 so that they are not marked late.
- ACP uses the cafeteria and the back playground. If you are later than 8:30 for ACP drop off, continue all the way to the back in the regular CAR LOOP with the rest of the parents, please.
- Buses are able to transport more kids than last year, so that should help alleviate our large car line from last year (hopefully).
- If the gate is closed when you arrive, please park your car and walk your child to the door to be let in. If it is after 9:10, you will need to sign them in, too. If it is later than 9:00 but the buses are also still emptying, you are able to drop them off at the walkway as we will still have staff out front.
Update and Reminders About Parent Pick-Up at Dismissal
Starting with ACP and parent pickup, dismissal begins at 3:35 daily.
Please do not arrive before 3:00 for car line as this causes a backup on Westbourne Road. When you arrive for car line, please do not park directly in front of the gate as we have students playing outside for recess. The car line should start at the flag pole.
Once the gate is opened, you will be directed to pull all the way down to the lower lot and loop around. Cones will once again be out to designate the spots where students will be walked to their car. See the pictures as well as additional reminders below.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
1. PARENTS MUST STAY IN CARS during pick up. Staff members will assist students in getting into the cars.
2. NAME CARDS (provided on the first day of school) MUST BE DISPLAYED IN WINDSHIELD. If you need a new one, please notify the office.
3. CARS MUST STAY IN THE CAR LINE. Please DO NOT try to cut around a car that is still loading in front of you.
4. If you need to pull over to get situated after picking up your child, please pull all the way up to the basketball hoops parallel to Westbourne road and pull over to the side out of the car line.
Thank you for your cooperation!