Eagle Connection #7

Hello Wilkesboro families! We hope you've enjoyed this beautiful October weekend. Here are some updates for the week of October 9-13. You can find full details and updates from your child’s teacher by clicking on the image below.

Thank you for your quick action with last Monday’s unexpected early dismissal. We got everyone home safely and quickly, and it was a good test for us. We are reviewing all safety protocols with our staff and students, and we wanted to let you know that we are planning a safety drill for Monday, October 16. We will send home a letter on Thursday with full details.

We had a wonderful first week for PTO’s fundraiser. Congratulations to Jazlyn Hamby and her family for winning the UNC football tickets for Saturday. Our top classes were McManus, Johnson, and Holly Stone! We will collect donations through October 20. Please remember that students who raise funds can earn prizes, ticket to a pizza party, and chances to win gift cards, and the class who raises the most will win a trip to Sweet Frog. The next collection date is Friday.

Please mark your calendars now for the Wilkesboro PTO Fall Festival which will happen on Thursday, October 19 from 5:00-7:30. This Wilkesboro tradition offers a fun evening at school for students, staff, and families. PTO is currently accepting donations of wrapped candy that will be given out as part of this event. Donations can be left in the donation bin in the front lobby or with the office. You can find a flier with more details on the Eagle Connection.

We also want to let you know that we hope to offer online payments for field trips later this week. Stay tuned for more details.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the nest tomorrow for another good week. Have a great evening!

The WES PTO has BIG plans for the 2023-2024 school year! 100% of this campaign will fund projects and needs for our STUDENTS and TEACHERS! We are challenging every student to raise $100 with a total fundraising goal of $25,000 We encourage you to reach out to friends, family, neighbors, and businesses. As always, we truly appreciate our Wilkesboro Elementary families. Please see below for how to donate and find a link to an online option.

The YMCA will be operating an after-school childcare program on our campus each day. You can learn full program details on the YMCA website: https://ymcanwnc.org/children-and-teens/before-and-after-school-academy.

You can also sign up for the YMCA after school care using this link for the Wilkesboro Elementary site. Once you are signed up, please communicate with your teacher to let them know your plans.

Also, this year the YMCA classroom will be in building 2. Please park in our back parking lot beside the MEGA Toy playground when coming to pick up your children. Thank you!

We welcome volunteers to help with school events. WCS uses Volunteer Tracker to help organize this process, and we use Sign Up Genius (shared via email and ClassDojo) to make signing up easy and convenient. To get signed up, follow steps below.

1. Go to www.wilkescountyschools.org

2. Go to the PARENTS tab at the top (or VOLUNTEER at the bottom).

3. Click on VOLUNTEERS.

4. Click on VOLUNTEER TRACKER.

5. Go to the green NEW REGISTRATION and follow instructions from there.

Level 1 volunteers can help in many ways. Level 1 volunteers can sign up to help with book fairs, school events, class parties and projects, Field Day, Fall Festival, and proctoring for tests.

Level 2 volunteers can do all level 1 tasks but can also help chaperone field trips and work more closely with students in small groups. Level 2 volunteers can also sign up for classroom tutoring and assistance, reading buddy program, tutoring, leading after school activities, and chaperoning school events field trips.

We ask that all parents/guardians who plan to attend field trips sign up to be Level 2 volunteers at the start of the year. It takes a few weeks to verify volunteers, and signing up early will make sure that you are approved in time for this year’s events and field trips.

We are looking for friend, positive people to help on morning carline. If you're interested, please complete this form and we will be in touch. Thanks for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Fill out the form below to sign up.

Do you have questions about your child's health or ? Our school nurse Kimberly Sluder is here to help you. You can find her at school at 336-838-4261 or on ClassDojo. You can also reach her by email -- Nurse Sluder at sluderk@wilkes.k12.nc.us

Do you need to make a transportation change or have questions about your child's records? Our office manager Vanessa Simmons is here to help. Please CALL or DOJO by 2:00 with any transportation changes. Also, to maintain safety as we learn new families, please make sure to show the office staff your WES car tag or photo ID when you come to the office to pick up your child. You can find her at school at 336-838-4261 or on ClassDojo. You can also reach her by email -- Vanessa Simmons at simmonsv@wilkes.k12.nc.us

Our talented team of school nurse, school social worker, and school counselor are here to help your family. School nurse Kim Sluder (sluderk@wilkes.k12.nc.us), school social worker Brandy Walsh (walshb@wilkes.k12.nc.us AND link to SSW Page), and school counselor Rachel Minick (minickr@wilkes.k12.nc.us) can help your family access information and resources for your child's health and overall well being. They can also provide referrals for school-based therapy provided by Jodi Province Counseling. You can contact this team on ClassDojo, by email, or by calling the office at 336-838-4261.

School starts at 7:50 each day. Students who are participating will be marked PRESENT or ABSENT. If your child is not in school, you will need to send in absence notes the next day and it will be coded as excused or unexcused. Written notes are required and can come directly from the parent/guardian or a medical office. Also note that ClassDojo messages are great for communicating an absence, but they do NOT serve as legal documentation of absences. Please send a written note. Thanks in advance for your help!

Email: spearsr@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Phone: 336-838-4261

Email: spearsr@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Website: wes.wilkescountyschools.org
Location: 1248 School Street, Wilkesboro, NC, USA
Phone: (336) 838-4261
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilkesboroelementary/
Twitter: @WilkesboroElem1