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!
Some of our Intermediate School staff put on their crazy or mismatched socks to recognize World Down Syndrome Day!
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!
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.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 - Daylight Saving Time Begins. Turn your clocks forward one hour.
March Dates to Know - Sunday, March 8, Daylight Saving Time begins, turn Clocks forward one hour; Thursday, March 12, third quarter ends; Friday, March 13, NO SCHOOL, QPT Day; Monday, March 16, Fourth Quarter Begins; and Monday, March 30, Spring Break begins. Students return on April 7th.
We love Pirates!!
Creativity is one of the many talents that Pirates have! One of our Intermediate School students showed us the Valentine's Day box she made to look like a dog that will get to "sit" and "stay" in her classroom!
We wish all of you a Happy New Year! Be safe. Be respectful. Be responsible. Let's start the year with kindness!
There will be NO SCHOOL December 22 through January 2 for Winter Break. Students return Monday, January 5.
A special holiday wreath was seen at the Intermediate School. We love the creativity!
Due to weather conditions, all West Carrollton Schools will be closed today, December 2.
Fall Break is November 24 through November 28. There is NO SCHOOL for students. Students will return on Monday, December 1.
We are paws-itively excited about having a new girl in school! Tabitha (Tabby) just graduated from Therapy Dog school. Tabby's role model is her big sister, Sammy the Therapy Dog. Sammy has been working in the schools for many years with her person, Erin Newsome. Sammy will continue with her therapy duties, and whenever she takes a day off, Tabby will take over. Sammy has left big paw prints to fill, but Tabby is ready for the challenge!
Today is World Kindness Day. If we start kindness at home, kids can take it to school and share it with their teachers, support staff, and classmates. Teachers, support staff, and classmates can take it home and share it with their families. It can keep spreading from there! Let's make the school district a kind place to be!
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all our active-duty military members and all those who have served. These two boys dressed as their heroes, and you are our heroes, too!
Intermediate School students had to have their passports when they visited Canada last week! Their destination was the All About Canada Museum, and to get there, they had to take a canoe filled with items for the trip. Working together, they applied their math skills to determine which items they could take. When they arrived at the museum, they learned more about Canada, including that the game of basketball was invented there in 1891, hockey is the national sport, and Canadians eat more donuts than any other country. They got a true taste of Canada when they sampled real maple syrup. Students will be visiting 13 countries throughout the school year, without ever leaving the classroom.
Intermediate School students were catapulting pumpkins this morning! Student teams created a catapult using rubber bands, popsicle sticks, and a plastic spoon. They used the device they made to catapult candy pumpkins and marshmallows onto a target.
Meet Ehaan. He didn’t always go to West Carrollton Schools, but he is glad he’s here now. His favorite subject is math because “it’s just how my brain works.” He enjoys talking about equations. He likes participating in the Uno Club at school and enjoys gym time. Outside of school, he enjoys playing football, video games, riding his bike, and spending time outdoors. He said, “I really enjoy time outside.” Ehaan isn’t sure what he would like to do after he graduates in 2033, but we will be here to help him along the way! We’re glad you’re in West Carrollton Schools now! You will always be a Pirate! #wcpiratepride #westcarrolltonclassof2033
Moraine Fire Marshal Doug Hatcher visited fifth-grade students today and talked about home fire prevention. Some of the things they learned were to use surge protectors instead of extension cords, not to walk away from a burning candle or anything cooking, and to unplug appliances when they're not in use. Good reminders for all of us! If you want to know more about fire prevention, ask a fifth grader! They learned a lot today! #morainefiredepartment #westcarrolltonintermediateschool
