Welcome to 2013! The first semester has ended. Report cards will be sent home with students on Friday, January 4, 2013.
Benchmark
The winter benchmark window is now open. AIMSWEB assessments should be completed by January 31, 2013. This is for ALL students in grades K-5.
The window for Acuity benchmarking in elementary schools is January 28-Feb. 8, 2013.
WESTEST Writing Assessment
Elementary is scheduled for April 8-19, 2013. Please be mindful that April 12 and April 19 are OSE days to be used for make up by school closure due to inclement weather. April 15 is ISE Day. Remember this when scheduling.
WESTEST Dates
May 6-10, 2013. Make Up Dates are May 13-17, 2013.
Spelling Bee
The Wayne County Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Spring Valley High School. The bee will begin at 9:30 a.m. Spellers should arrive no later than 9:15 for registration which begins at 9:00 a.m. In case of school closing or delay the bee will be held on January 19, 2013.
Early Release
School will be released two hours early on Friday, January 18, 2013 for staff meeting.
Holiday
School will not be in session on Monday, January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Day.
Upcoming Professional Development
Jan. 22-Common Core Webinar for 4th and 5th grade teachers. 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 23-Common Core Webinar for KG teachers. 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 24-Common Core Webinar for 1st grade teachers. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 26-FOSS Science Kit Training sponsored by East Lynn Elementary. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact Margaret Williamson at East Lynn Elementary for information.
Jan. 29-Common Core Training for Elementary Principals SVHS VoTech 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Dates to Remember
Feb. 4-Midterm ends
Feb. 11-Midterms Go Home
Feb. 18-ISE Day
Feb. 19-Common Core Webinar for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers 3:30-4:45 p.m. Central Office
RESA 2 Math Field Day-March 8, 2013 Southern Community College
West Virginia Young Writer's Competition-Essays due to Central Office on Feb. 8.
