Firefly Family News

Ms. Snapp's class did a marvelous job with their living wax museum. And they celebrated their hard work with a reception. Great job, 5th graders!

Second grade held their economics fair where students created their own products and "sold" them at the fair.

Monday, April 21st - School for Tracks 1 and 2 only.

Tuesday, April 22nd - Track-in day for Track 4

In order to make a fun field day possible for all of our Fireflies, we would love your help!

Tracks 1 and 2 Field Day Volunteer Signup - May 6th

Tracks 3 and 4 Field Day Volunteer Signup - May 14th

Last week, we said farewell to Mrs. Clark as she completed her time as our AIG teacher. We are incredibly grateful for her many years of dedication to the students of Ballentine and WCPSS. Mrs. Schmidt is currently transitioning from her role as Science Enrichment Teacher to AIG Teacher, so there will be a brief transition period before she officially begins working with AIG students.

As Mrs. Schmidt transitions into this role, service delivery may look different for students. In preparation for EOGs she will continue to pull 3rd-5th grade students for reading and math. In addition, she will be working with all K-5 classroom teachers to ensure that all students still have access to level 4 opportunities. This time will allow her to complete all 2nd grade identifications, so that 3rd grade students can begin the 2025/26 school year with AIG services in place.

We are excited to have Mrs. Schmidt in this role at Ballentine.

WCPSS annual Letterland Days at Pullen Park is an exciting, interactive event where young learners experience the world of Letterland—an engaging phonics program that turns letters into characters with stories, songs, and hands-on activities.

Join us on May 5 and May 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pullen Park to meet Letterland characters, and to participate in hands-on arts and crafts and literacy activities! Admission into the park is free and ride tickets are $2. Register to attend here.

Hawaiian Night at the Ballpark! ⚾️

Date: June 6th, 2025

Gates Open: 5:00 PM

Game Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Ting Stadium

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Ballentineelementary58

• April 21: School day for tracks 1 and 2 ONLY

• April 22: Track in day for track 4

• May 5: PTA General meeting at 6pm

• May 6: Field day for tracks 1 and 2 - Grades 1, 2, and 4 at 9:30am - Grades K, 3, and 5 at 1pm

• May 7: Rain date for Field day, tracks 1 and 2

• May 7: Kindergarten Readiness Night (Orientation), 5:30 - 6:45pm

• May 9: Track out day for track 2

• May 9: Firefly Festival, 5:00 - 8:00pm

• May 12: Track out day for track 3

• May 14: Field day for tracks 3 and 4 - Grades 1, 2, and 4 at 9:30am - Grades K, 3, and 5 at 1pm

• May 26: No School - Memorial Day holiday

• May 28: School Improvement Team meeting at 8:00am in the LIbrary

• May 28: Letterland Fashion for Kindergarten Tracks 1 and 3

• May 29: Last Day of School for track 1

• May 29: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 10:00am

• May 30: School day for tracks 3 and 4 ONLY