


Bunker Hill Weekly Update
Week of April 15, 2024
Welcome Toolkit launch
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Volunteers and Chaperones Registration Information
4/1-4/30 - National Autism Awareness Month
4/15-4/19 - Bookfair
4/17 - Spring Picture Day
4/22 - Interim Reports
4/22-4/26 - Public School Volunteer Week
4/24 - Administrative Professionals Day
5/1 - School Principal's Day
5/3 - School Lunch Hero Day
5/6-5/10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/9 - Career Day
5/14 - Election Day - NO SCHOOL
5/17 - Speech Pathologist Day
5/18 - Grizzly
5/24 - Faculty Senate Day - 2 Hour Early Dismissal/Last Day for Students/Nine Weeks End
5/27 - Memorial Day (No School)
5/28 - Last Day for Staff
Scholastic Book Fair
Bunker Hill Elementary School's Scholastic Book Fair will take place this week, April 15-19.
This Week's Bears of the Week
Congratulations to this week's Bears of the Week! They are as follows: Waylon Powers (Mrs. Haythorn/Mrs. Brown); Peyton Witt (Mrs. Jewell/Ms. O'Brien); Natalia Rubi (Ms. Kline/Mrs. Foster); Connor Lump (Mrs. Moul/Ms. Crate); and STAFF BEARS OF THE WEEK: Ms. Erika Cox (AU Aide); Mrs. Windsor (3rd Grade Teacher); Ms. Ennis (EL Teacher); Ms. White (Kindergarten Teacher) and Ms. Smith (3rd Grade Teacher).
2nd Grade Spring Music Concert
The 2nd Grade Spring Music Concert took place on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 PM at Musselman Middle School. It was a success.
Spring Picture Day
Bunker Hill Elementary School's Spring Picture Day is this Wednesday, April 17.
Message About Grizzly Obstacle Course 2024 from Mrs. Jennifer Smith
We are happy to announce that we will be hosting our 6th Grizzly Obstacle Course on Saturday, May 18th. This event has always been a great day of fun and we are hoping that you will mark your calendars and join us. In the past we have raised funds to resurface our track and purchase a new piece of playground equipment. This year, we will be raising money for an outdoor classroom for our teachers and students.
If you own a business or know of a business that might like to be a sponsor, please let Mr. Dixon or I know. We have three levels of sponsorship and every little bit helps.
Cub Level – $25
*Business name posted on signage at the event
*Information table set up the day of the event. (optional)
(You provide the table and materials to advertise or hand out.)
Black Bear - $50
*Business name posted on signage at the event
*Business recognition on our school's Facebook page
*One free “unlimited run” bracelet to The Grizzly
*Information table set up the day of the event. (optional)
(You provide the table and materials to advertise or hand out.)
Grizzly Bear - $100 and up
*Business name posted on signage at the event
*Business recognition on our school's Facebook page
*Company name and short message to be announced during the event
*Company name to be printed on event t-shirt to be sold at the event
*Two free “unlimited run” bracelets to The Grizzly
*Information table set up the day of the event. (optional)
(You provide the table and materials to advertise or hand out.)
A Note Regarding Student Illness from Nurse Katie
When may students return to school after an illness?
Parents please make sure you are following "return to school" guidelines when sending your student back to school after an illness. The following guidelines are provided to help you determine if your student is ready to return to school after an illness.
- Fever free for the past 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications, such as Tylenol. A fever is defined as a temperature greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees fahrenheit AND no other symptoms.
- No vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours AND no other symptoms.
- After at least 24 hours of antibiotic therapy for bacterial illnesses, such as strep throat, pneumonia, etc.
- The child's appetite and activity level have returned close to normal.
- Cold symptoms that are mild enough so as not to interfere with your child's ability to participate in the activity of a normal school day or infect other students. Please remember that cold and cough medicines, including cough drops, cannot be given to students by school staff without a doctor's order.
- If your child was sent home with a rash, they may return when the rash is resolved or with a doctor's note stating they are not contagious.
- If your child's doctor has prescribed medication that will need to be given during the school day, please remember that an order from the doctor is necessary. Most area physicians have these forms. If not, we would be happy to fax one to their office.
- During your child's visit to the doctor, please remember to obtain a note so that your child will be medically excused. If you have any questions as to whether your child may return to school after an illness, please feel free to call the school nurse. She/he will be happy to assist you in deciding what is best for your child.
Excused Absence Notes
Did you know that, if your child misses school, you can complete a parent or doctor's note online at this link? You can also send a traditional not to school or message your teacher on Seesaw.
Staff Contact Information
If you need to contact us, please call the office at 304.229.1980 or email the following personnel:
- Mr. Baker, Principal: pbbaker@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Weigle, Assist. Principal: kweigle@k12.wv.us
- Ms. (Beckie) Hohner, Secretary/Registrar: beckie.hohner@k12.wv.us
- Mr. (Chris) Davis, Secretary: rdavis@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Laidlow, School Counselor: jllaidlow@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Sweigart, School Counselor: asweigart@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Stringer, School Nurse: katie.stringer@k12.wv.us