West Virginia Young Writers
Congratulations to Colt Adams a second grade student at Wayne Elementary. Colt's story won first place in the West Virginia Young Writer's competition. He will be honored and read his story in Charleston on May 6.
Williamsburg, VA Music Festival
The Wayne Elementary School Honor Choir won first place in a choir festival in Williamsburg, VA. The choir scored higher than many middle and high schools to win first place honors.
Wayne County Elementary Elementary Choir Festival
Congratulations to the schools that participated in the concert on April 12, 2011. The following schools were represented:
Buffalo Elementary-Joni Suttle, Director
Ceredo and Kenova Elementary Schools-Carol Thorp, Director
Fort Gay Elementary-Ashley Hancock, Director
Prichard Elementary-Abby Frazier, Director
Lavalette and Kellogg Elementary-Ann McDaniel, Director
East Lynn Elementary-Janice Cyfers, Director
Wayne Elementary-Sheri Tadlock, Director
Kudos to these students and the teachers that prepared them so well!
This blog is for Wayne County Elementary Schools. News and updates will be added periodically.
Resources
- AIMSWEB
- ASCD
- Basic Technology Checklist
- Differentiated Instruction
- Edutopia
- In2Books
- Internet4Classrooms
- New Horizons
- Reading A to Z
- Reading Rockets
- SAS In Schools
- Scholastic Smartboard
- Smart Board Check List
- SmartBoard Exchange
- Smartboard Lessons
- Teacher Tube
- Teachers Network
- Technology
- ThinkCentral
- Thinkfinity
- Tools for Teks
- Treasures Reading Teachers
- Virtual Field Trips
Monday, April 25, 2011
Update
Critical Skills
Applications for the summer critical skill program are now being accepted. Students in grades 3 and 8 may attend one of the three onsite programs. Sites are Tolsia High School, Wayne Middle School and Vinson Middle School. Students in grades K,1,2,4,5,6, and 7 may participate in the online program in reading and math. See your school principal for an application. The program is for at risk students that are in Tier II or Tier III. Applications must be signed by the school principal and the parent. Applications are due May 6.
WESTEST
WESTEST Prep-Two weeks prior to testing in grades 3-5 focus on making sure all tested CSO’s are covered. Review test taking strategies. Encourage students to do their best. Prioritize so that CSO’s tested more frequently are addressed.
Good luck! Testing is May 16-27, 2011. Encourage your students to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, be on time, and do their best. Remind your parents not to make medical appointments during testing week.
Elementary Focus for 2011-2012
Student Engagement
Technology Integration-Student usage
Data Analysis and Integration
Professional Learning Communities
Professional Development Opportunities
See your principal for information. There is a summer institute for National Board Preparation workshop offered.
School Year 2011-2012
The first day back for teachers is August 8, 2011. The first day of school for students is August 11, 2011. Elementary principals will be back on July 19, 2011.
Applications for the summer critical skill program are now being accepted. Students in grades 3 and 8 may attend one of the three onsite programs. Sites are Tolsia High School, Wayne Middle School and Vinson Middle School. Students in grades K,1,2,4,5,6, and 7 may participate in the online program in reading and math. See your school principal for an application. The program is for at risk students that are in Tier II or Tier III. Applications must be signed by the school principal and the parent. Applications are due May 6.
WESTEST
WESTEST Prep-Two weeks prior to testing in grades 3-5 focus on making sure all tested CSO’s are covered. Review test taking strategies. Encourage students to do their best. Prioritize so that CSO’s tested more frequently are addressed.
Good luck! Testing is May 16-27, 2011. Encourage your students to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, be on time, and do their best. Remind your parents not to make medical appointments during testing week.
Elementary Focus for 2011-2012
Student Engagement
Technology Integration-Student usage
Data Analysis and Integration
Professional Learning Communities
Professional Development Opportunities
See your principal for information. There is a summer institute for National Board Preparation workshop offered.
School Year 2011-2012
The first day back for teachers is August 8, 2011. The first day of school for students is August 11, 2011. Elementary principals will be back on July 19, 2011.
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