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Congratulations to Candace Kraus! She was surprised to receive the Staff Spotlight Award this morning! Ms. Kraus is an Administrative Assistant at the Intermediate School. She was nominated for the award by Principal Heather Davis, who said, "Candace is a true gem in our school community, and WCIS is incredibly fortunate to have her helping keep our ship sailing every day." Congratulations Ms. Kraus!
Mrs. Ericson put the word out, and former orchestra musicians answered! They came together last Saturday to meet old friends and make new ones. They also made some music! No matter where you go, you will always be Pirates!
West Carrollton Middle School is offering a special t-shirt ($20) and sweatshirt ($30) to celebrate the school's history. All proceeds benefit middle school students' incentives and rewards! All items are Ash Grey with black type and are Gilden products.
Pre-orders will be accepted from March 16 to April 3. Pre-ordered items will be available for pickup at the WCMS Farewell Open House on Thursday, April 30, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Items may also be picked up at WCMS during typical office hours, M-F, 6:45 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. There will also be limited quantities of spiritwear available for purchase at the Farewell Open House. Payment methods accepted are cash (exact change preferred) or check (payable to WCMS). Items will not be ordered until payment is received.
Contact Julie Delph at 937-859-5121 ext 7700 or jdelph@wcsd.k12.oh.us with any questions. Visit lick this link: https://forms.gle/Br42kFPd6PRv2R1Q6 to place your order.
Pre-orders will be accepted from March 16 to April 3. Pre-ordered items will be available for pickup at the WCMS Farewell Open House on Thursday, April 30, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Items may also be picked up at WCMS during typical office hours, M-F, 6:45 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. There will also be limited quantities of spiritwear available for purchase at the Farewell Open House. Payment methods accepted are cash (exact change preferred) or check (payable to WCMS). Items will not be ordered until payment is received.
Contact Julie Delph at 937-859-5121 ext 7700 or jdelph@wcsd.k12.oh.us with any questions. Visit lick this link: https://forms.gle/Br42kFPd6PRv2R1Q6 to place your order.
Let's start the week with kindness! Second-grade students in Mrs. Fee's class made a special blanket for a special little girl! You can see the story that was aired on Channel 2 WDTN news at https://www.wdtn.com/news/second-grade-class-creates-kindness-quilt-for-child-in-need/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WDTN-TV&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQroNFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7zBJbyb5sm2oEhqwtFuD2VzQ_ZQR7T6HYefO6yjGZMC1m-SYP9rPL6EmhxFg_aem_BI-EPmp_XdW8dEUyQqn7iA
Some of our Intermediate School staff put on their crazy or mismatched socks to recognize World Down Syndrome Day!
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21. The date (the 21st day of the 3rd month) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down Syndrome. Since the 21st falls on a Saturday, elementary students are showing awareness by wearing mismatched or crazy socks today..
Germs are sneaky. They hide in the cracks and lines of the skin on your hands, between fingers, in nailbeds, and under nails. They like to spread themselves around through coughs, sneezes, and being on surfaces you may touch. Second-grade students learned about some easy ways to defeat the spread of germs. Through an experiment using a lotion that mimicked germs, students could see where the germs hide when they put their hands under a UV light. They then used hand sanitizer and put their hands under a UV light again to see how well it worked. The final step of the experiment was to wash hands with warm water and soap while singing the alphabet song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, or counting to 26 to make sure they spent enough time washing away germs. They then put their hands under a UV light again to see how well it worked. The results? Handwashing is the best way to defeat germs, but if you don’t have access to soap and water, hand sanitizer is the next best thing. Thank you to our friends at Wright-Patterson AFB for spreading healthy habits to elementary students!
Thank you to the Moraine Police and Fire Department for having a pizza party with some of our Intermediate School students on Wednesday. After taking the Winter iReady Benchmark Assessment, any student who met their annual scaled score goal received a raffle ticket entry for the pizza party. Additionally, any student who showed growth in math or reading received an iReady Brag Tag. Did we see our own SRO Officer Burns helping out and having lunch with the kids? We love Officer Burns, and we love our community!
The High School Mural Club unveiled its latest work, Jack and the Beanstalk. It is in the foyer of the West Carrollton library, and just one of the murals the club works on throughout the year.
Congratulations to the Boys' Basketball Team and coaches. They were recognized with the Pirate Pride Award at the School Board meeting. Go Pirates!!
You may see emergency vehicles at the High School. It's Career Day and police and fire representatives are here to talk with students.
Green appears to be spreading. It has moved from the ECC to the elementary school!
What do these kiddos have in common? Could it be they are wearing green?
What do these kiddos have in common?
Middle School students interested in graphic design and media production had a special experience today (even on a day off from school!). The Dayton Dragons opened their doors for students to job-shadow and see what happens behind the scenes at the ballpark. This is one of the opportunities for WC students to explore the future! We appreciate the partnership with the Dayton Dragons and their help in making this day happen. GO Dragons and GO Pirates!
Exciting news! The Early Childhood Center is a recipient of the Governor's Science of Reading. There were 109 schools from across the State of Ohio that received the award, and we are proud to be one of them!
The letter received stated, in part, "Congratulations to the teachers, staff, students, and families at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center! Your school is being recognized as a Governor’s Science of Reading Champion Award School.
This designation celebrates your school’s proven commitment to providing every student with high-quality literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce established a set of criteria that schools must meet to be considered for recognition. We are proud to announce that your school meets these criteria.
Literacy is a top education priority for the State of Ohio. Reading is the key to school. Reading is the key to life. Through your school’s strong commitment to the Science of Reading, you are building a strong foundation for your students’ future success – not only in the classroom, but also in post-secondary education and as they enter the workforce. We applaud your school’s efforts to raise literary achievement and ensure all students have the best opportunities to become proficient readers.
Mr. Seifert recently had a sound lab in his classroom. Students listened to sounds made by tuning forks, rubber bands, and rulers. They answered questions about the sounds. One of the things they discovered was that the thickness of a rubber band could affect the sound it made.
Thank you to all of our partners who came to the High School last week for Lunch and Launch, where they met with students in small groups to discuss opportunities in business, community service, and entrepreneurship. Combined with College Fairs and Career Fairs during High School, Pirates have a chance to explore the future and make a plan for what they might like to do after graduation.
West Carrollton High School was the site for OMEA Large Group performances this past weekend. Over 800 student musicians performed, including our High School Concert Winds. They received the HIGHEST RATING possible, earning a SUPERIOR RATING!! As part of their stage performance, a portion of their combined score is sight-reading a piece of music. They get a few minutes to study a piece of music they've never seen, then play it to the best of their abilities. The Pirates did not disappoint, delivering a phenomenal performance! GO PIRATES!!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 - Daylight Saving Time Begins. Turn your clocks forward one hour.
