Wildcat Weekly
November 6 - 10
It was a busy week at WOES!
Last week the National Children's Theatre presented the play Energy Trek for our students. The Energy Time Trek was performed by two professional actors who led our students through an action-packed adventure, all while teaching about energy conservation and natural gas safety.
MI did a great job hosting the Costume Glow Party for our students during their MI on Tuesday. Thank you to our PTO for providing glow sticks for our students during the party.
Our fifth graders traveled to the aquarium on Friday.
Honors Assemblies were held for grades 3-5 on Friday. Good job to all our students for their continued growth.
Looking ahead, we have some A+ activities for students to enjoy.
Important Reminders:
1. Sunday - Daylight Savings Time Ends - set clocks back an hour
2. Monday- PTO meeting at 8:30am
3. Tuesday- Muffins for Military (A special Veterans Day event to honor those who have served and continue to serve), Election Day, WOES Jersey Mike's Night in Cape Carteret
4. Thursday - PreK workday
5. Friday - Veterans Day Holiday - No school for students or staff
6. Remember, if you are dropping your child off in the car line in for morning drop off, please have your child ready to exit the car as soon as the car door is opened. In the afternoon, remember, 2:30pm is the cut off time for check outs. This is explained in the student/parent handbook and is located in the front of the agenda.
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We need your feedback!
Last year, we held our first One School, One Book project. Students read The World According to Humphrey and we had many activities to go along with the story. Please complete this link to give us feedback that we will use to drive this year's project.
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Volunteer Needs
Mrs. Lee would love a volunteer, especially for painting days with Kindergarteners and first graders from 11:30-12:20 (K) and 12:55-1:45 (1st), starting immediately. Please email Mrs. Lee at amy.lee@carteretk12.org if you'd like to assist.
Car Rider Information
AM Procedures
1. As you approach the school, please get in the turning lane near the main entrance and follow the directions given by the law enforcement officer. When you enter the campus, you will need to quickly choose a lane and you must stay in your selected lane.
2. If you are going to drop your child off – either lane is fine. (If you need to park, you must choose lane 1 as this will allow you to follow the arrows and then turn left to find a parking space. NEVER cross lanes of traffic once on campus!)
*Please note- for safety reasons, students and staff are the only people permitted to enter the building prior to 8:00am. (Kindergarten parents will receive specific guidance from their teacher on arrival procedures and Independence Day). Parents and guests may only enter the building prior to 8:00am with a confirmed appointment. In this event, the staff member will meet the parent/guest in the check-in area. Parents and guests must always present a picture id to the staff member on duty.
3. Children may be dropped off in the morning beginning at 7:25am in the designated area in the front of the school only. (Dropping students off in the bus lot or in any of the parking lots is not acceptable at any time.) Staff members and the student safety patrol are on duty to help direct campus traffic and unload children.
PM Procedures
1. Parents will inform the classroom teacher at the beginning of the school year how their child will primarily get home each day.
2. At dismissal, students are escorted to the appropriate dismissal area. Parents who are in the pick-up line are always expected to remain in their vehicle. While on campus, we request that you observe the 5-mph speed limit. The use of cell phones or any other electronic device while in the pick-up / drop-offline is strictly prohibited. We are a tobacco free campus, and the use of tobacco products is prohibited.
3. Parents who choose to pick up their child from school, must display the PICK-UP CARD in the window on the driver’s side with the student’s name, grade, and teacher’s name for easy visibility. (Parents enter the campus using the bus entrance.) If the pick-up card is not displayed for any reason, the parent must park, come into the school, and present a picture ID for your child to be released. Your child will be released when it is convenient to do so as the dismissal procedure cannot be compromised. Staff members on duty are charged with the safety and well-being of each child.
November Important Dates
November 5 Daylight Savings Time Ends - Set clocks back an hour
November 6 PTO Meeting @ 8:30
November 7 Muffins for Military
November 9 PreK Workday
November 10 Veterans Day
November 14 World Diabetes Day (Wear Blue), Fall Makeup Pictures
November 20-21 Kindergarten Craft Days
November 21 SIT Meeting @3:30 (electronic), 3rd Balloons Over Broadway
November 22 Teacher Workday
November 23-24 Thanksgiving Break
November 29 PAC Meeting @9:00