Willa made lots of friends when she visited Mrs. Jackson's classroom. Students learned that she is 5 months old and is training to be a service dog for 4 Paws for Ability. Her handler is Shay, who is a University of Dayton student. Shay takes her to classes, which is part of Willa's training. Her vest is like her uniform, and Willa knows she's working when she has it on.
The West Carrollton School District wants to thank everyone who is serving or has served in the military. We appreciate your dedication to our country.
November is Military Family Appreciation Month. The ECC is a Purple Star School and provides resources for students and families who have an active-duty military family member. Today, students wore red, white, and blue to recognize the sacrifices made by our military men and women and their families. Find out more about our Purple Star commitment at https://www.westcarrolltonschools.com/o/wccsd/page/military-family-resources
It's time to turn clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1.
Watch out for Pirates tonight, especially if you are driving. Beggar's Night is from 6 to 8 p.m.
Did you think costumes were just for kids? We love all our staff who go above and beyond every day to make the Early Childhood Center a special place to be.
Cuteness has taken over the preschool this morning! Here are just some of the characters we saw!
There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 16, for QPT Day.
October 6 is National Coaches Day. Being a coach isn’t easy. Bringing players with different skill levels together takes determination and patience to help everyone work as a team. Encouraging athletes who compete as individuals is a balancing act of knowing when to support them and when to push them to conquer skills they didn’t know they could do. Many coaches join their team after a full day at their “regular job”, but they are willing to put in extra time and work some more to support the Pirates. We appreciate all our coaches, including Instructional Coaches, who provide an additional layer of academic support to students and staff. We also want to recognize the coaches of local teams for helping younger players learn to work together and be prepared to play for the Pirates when they reach Middle School. Thank you all for what you do for the Pirates.
Get ready for a Tropical Paradise when Homecoming Weekend events begin this evening with the parade! It begins at 6 p.m. in front of the Early Childhood Center. Come out and cheer for the Pirates on the parade route! East Pease Ave., RIGHT on Cedar St., LEFT on Catherine, RIGHT on Burns Ave., LEFT on Williams St., LEFT on N. Locust St., LEFT on E. Main St., ending in the General Parking area behind West Carrollton Elementary.
Prediction. “I think it will freeze.” Observation. When you put a blue ice cube into a cup of lemonade, the liquid turns green. Science and primary colors came together in a lesson that ended with a tasty drink for some of our kindergarten students.
Governor Mike DeWine has proclaimed 9-25 (a nod to her hit song, Nine to Five) as Dolly Parton Day. Children have benefited from her generosity through her dedication to early literacy. Visit https://www.westcarrolltonschools.com/article/3148671 to find out more about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and how to enroll a child from birth until the age of five to receive a free book a month!
Let's paint Pirate country red and black on Friday! Show your school and community pride by wearing your favorite Pirate shirt. Don't have a Pirate shirt? No problem! Just wear something in red and black, the school colors! We are encouraging students and staff to do the same. Spread the word. Spread the Pirate Pride.
West Carrollton teachers are always making classroom time fun with creative lesson plans. Ms. G. at the ECC had a football draft for her kindergarten class. Students picked their team (at random), then had a chance to trade with another student or pick another team that hadn’t been drawn. They each got a coloring sheet that matched the team they chose. They will research their team's logo and then color their sheet with the team colors. Every week, students will follow game scores and make predictions about their team. The lesson combines social, research, art, and math skills. We will be following the fun throughout the football season. Of course, our favorite team is the WC Pirates!
September dates to know: There will be no school on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day and no school on Friday, September 18, for QPT Day.
Early Childhood Center students and parents have been having fun getting ready for school!
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
PRESCHOOL - Classroom visits are canceled today and rescheduled for tomorrow at the same time.
Start date for all preschool students remains the same: Monday, August 24th.
We are rescheduling all preschool classroom visits for the same scheduled times on Friday, August 21st. If you were scheduled for a preschool visit today, please come at the same time on Friday. If you are unable to make that time on Friday, please email Robin Halter rhalter@wcsd.k12.oh.us and Amy Cooper acooper@wcsd.k12.oh.us to reschedule.
KINDERGARTEN - Staggered start will remain the same. Last names A-L attend Monday, August 24th, and last names M-Z attend Tuesday, August 25th. All kindergarten students attend Wednesday, August 26th.
We are rescheduling all kindergarten screening appointments for the same scheduled times on Friday, August 21st. If you were scheduled for a kindergarten screening appointment today, please come at the same scheduled time tomorrow. If you are unable to make that time on Friday, please email Mrs. Longworth at jlongworth@wcsd.k12.oh.us and Miss Amber at apayne@wcsd.k12.oh.us to reschedule.
FIRST GRADE - Staggered start change. Only students with last names M-Z will attend Friday, August 21st.
All first grade students will attend Monday, August 24th.
PRESCHOOL - Classroom visits are canceled today and rescheduled for tomorrow at the same time.
Start date for all preschool students remains the same: Monday, August 24th.
We are rescheduling all preschool classroom visits for the same scheduled times on Friday, August 21st. If you were scheduled for a preschool visit today, please come at the same time on Friday. If you are unable to make that time on Friday, please email Robin Halter rhalter@wcsd.k12.oh.us and Amy Cooper acooper@wcsd.k12.oh.us to reschedule.
KINDERGARTEN - Staggered start will remain the same. Last names A-L attend Monday, August 24th, and last names M-Z attend Tuesday, August 25th. All kindergarten students attend Wednesday, August 26th.
We are rescheduling all kindergarten screening appointments for the same scheduled times on Friday, August 21st. If you were scheduled for a kindergarten screening appointment today, please come at the same scheduled time tomorrow. If you are unable to make that time on Friday, please email Mrs. Longworth at jlongworth@wcsd.k12.oh.us and Miss Amber at apayne@wcsd.k12.oh.us to reschedule.
FIRST GRADE - Staggered start change. Only students with last names M-Z will attend Friday, August 21st.
All first grade students will attend Monday, August 24th.
We will provide school schedule updates as we learn them. In the meantime, if you need to drive in the area today, use caution.
The first days of school can be stressful for students, parents/guardians, and our staff. We are here to help you, and we appreciate your kindness and patience during this time.
We are always overwhelmed with phone calls during the first days of school. If we don’t answer your call, we are speaking with another caller. Please leave a message with your name, phone number, and the reason for your call. We will call you back as soon as possible.
Bus stop pick-up and drop-off times may be delayed during the first days of school. Many of our students are riding the bus for the first time and are adjusting to a new routine. Our drivers want to make sure every child gets to and from school safely.
If you are transporting your child to/from school, allow yourself extra time. Traffic is usually congested around the schools during the first days as everyone adjusts to the traffic pattern and students adjust to the routine. Stay in the pick-up/drop-off lane, drive slowly, and watch for students.
We want every student to have a safe and positive experience, and we thank you for your help.
The Pirates are coming back to school, and we need your help! Please be patient when driving around schools. Traffic is usually congested during the first days as everyone adjusts to student drop-off and pick-up traffic patterns at the schools. Remember that the speed limit is 20 MPH in school zones. Watch for children when driving in your neighborhood as they walk to and from bus stops and schools. Always stop when red lights are flashing on a school bus. Thank you for helping the Pirates have a safe start to the school year!