Webster Springs Elementary School

It's time to register for Preschool 2023-24. Any child who will be 4 prior to July 1 is eligible to apply. Applications are available online at https://forms.office.com/r/jqgZexaWFE, or you may call (304) 226-5991 to schedule an appointment.

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Applications for summer enrollment are now open. If you have a child entering Prek-12 grade who is interested in attending SOLE, fill out an application today https://forms.office.com/r/ZG9dXJ5Xvs.

Please remember that all Teacher of the Year https://forms.office.com/r/LKGvt59rEM and Service Person of the Year https://forms.office.com/r/HcYFWTXhPm nominations are due by 4:00 pm today, March 31st! Nominate someone today before the form closes.

Webster County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 due to weather and road conditions. The County Social Studies Fair will be on Thursday the 16th now. Central Office staff will report on a two hour delay.

Superintendent Rogers has declared this Friday, March 10, 2023 to be a Remote Learning Day for all students and staff at all schools. The Girls’ Basketball Team will be returning to Charleston this Friday 3/10/23 for the second round of the State Tournament. Spirit buses will be available. Students in grades 7-12 wishing to attend will need to be at Webster County High School by 10:00 a.m. or meet a bus at the nearest elementary school at the following times: Hacker Valley Elementary- 9:00 a.m. Webster Springs Elementary- 9:30 a.m. Glade Elementary- 9:30 a.m. Students will return to Webster County High School by approximately 5:30 p.m. and could ride back to their starting grade school. Parents would need to make arrangements to pick up their child at the following times: Webster County High School- 5:30 p.m. Glade Elementary- 5:45 p.m. Webster Springs Elementary- 5:45 p.m. Hacker Valley Elementary- 6:00 p.m. If your child wishes to attend and ride the spirit bus, for those students in grades 7-12, please sign the permission form being sent home tomorrow and return to school along with $6.00 for the ticket by Thursday morning 3/9/23. Your child will also need to bring money for food because they are not permitted to take items into the Charleston Coliseum.

Don't forget to nominate a teacher and service person of the year. Nominations close March 31 at 4:00. Nominations are on the WCBOE landing page or at these links: Service Person https://forms.office.com/r/HcYFWTXhPm Teacher https://forms.office.com/r/LKGvt59rEM

In-person enrollment for Preschool will be Mon., March 13th from 10:00-3:00 at WC Board of Education and Tues., March 14th from 10:00-3:00 at Head Start behind IGA in Cowen. Children turning 4 years old before July 1 are eligible to apply. https://forms.office.com/r/jqgZexaWFE

Girls High School State Tournament Tickets for the game on Tuesday at 11:15 am will go on sale today, March 6, 2023 at 9:00 am at Webster County High School. Adult tickets $10.00 and students $6.00. If you purchase tickets in Charleston, there will be a service charge. Try and buy your tickets from the school. The team will be leaving WCHS today at 6:30 pm. Please come out and cheer the team on as they depart for the State Tournaments. GO HIGHLANDERS!

Students in grades K-5 can enter to win $5,000 in a SMART529 college savings account by writing about their future. The entry deadline is next Friday, February 24th so check out this link today to learn more about this opportunity. https://www.smart529.com/programs-and-events/student-entry.html

Webster County Teacher and Service Person of the Year nominations are now online. Use the links below to nominate a deserving staff member. Service- https://forms.office.com/r/HcYFWTXhPm Teacher- https://forms.office.com/r/LKGvt59rEM

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Several 911 centers around the state have received calls regarding active shooter situations at high schools. Preliminarily, it appears these calls have been false alarms, with no active shooter situations confirmed at this time. While these calls have been false, we are proceeding with a heightened sense of awareness today and the rest of the week. Additionally, we will remind all students and staff that if they see something suspicious, to report it immediately. The WVDE Office of Support and Accountability issued this reminder: Any threat against a school is not just a prank, it is a felony. Each threat is taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. We are one hundred percent committed to continuing to ensure the health, safety and well-being of students and communities. We diligently work across departments and agencies to respond, monitor, and investigate these alleged threats. The West Virginia Fusion Center, under the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, is coordinating response efforts at the state level. Please reach out for assistance or call the Safe Schools Helpline at 1-866-723-3982 or 911 to report suspicious activities at school facilities or events.

Test your child's nerves with this science experiment To help your child learn how nerves work, fill three large bowls with water: one with icy, one hot (not scalding), and one room temperature. Have your child put one hand in the hot bowl and one in the cold for one minute. Next, put your child's hot hand in the room temperature bowl. Ask, "Is it hot or cold?" Do the same with the cold hand. Your child's hot hand will feel cold, and the cold hand will feel hot, even though both are in the same water. That's because nerves sense temperature changes relative to what they are used to. https://tpitip.com/?12kB18889

Math makes sense when you spell it out Writing numbers out in word form is a good way for your child to understand the mathematical concept of place value. Write a list of four or five numbers, such as 562, 73, 184, 16 and 43. Have your child write them in words: five hundred sixty-two, seventy-three, and so on. Then try it in reverse. Write down the words and ask your child to write the numbers.

Give your child acceptable words to express strong feelings At one time or another, many parents will hear "I hate you" from their child. When kids lash out with angry words, it's important not to overreact. Wait until you are both calm, and then explain to your child that "hate" is a hurtful word and it isn't acceptable. Offer some alternative things to say when upset, such as "I'm angry," or "I'm disappointed." https://tpitip.com/?12kF18889

Test stress eases when students prepare Children with test anxiety are so afraid of failing that they can't do their best. It doesn't help to tell them to relax. What does help is preparation. Help your child find a quiet study space. Then help your student spread studying out over several days. Make sure that your child gets enough sleep, and on test day, offer encouragement: "I know you will do well. You're prepared." https://tpitip.com/?12kE18889

More choices can reduce power struggles Power struggles with elementary schoolers are losing battles. To avoid them, give your child options rather than orders. "Would you like to do your reading now or after dinner?" Just be sure you can live with all the options you offer. If some things are out of the question, say so. "You may choose when to do your assignments, but the rule is that there is no screen time until schoolwork is done." https://tpitip.com/?12kC18889

If you have a child in Preschool, you should have received a parent survey. If you have not done so already, please complete this survey and return it to the board of education office or your child's school. The survey is also accessible online at https://wvde.state.wv.us/forms/prek-parent-survey/.

Math makes sense when you spell it out Writing numbers out in word form is a good way for your child to understand the mathematical concept of place value. Write a list of four or five numbers, such as 562, 73, 184, 16 and 43. Have your child write them in words: five hundred sixty-two, seventy-three, and so on. Then try it in reverse. Write down the words and ask your child to write the numbers. https://tpitip.com/?12je18889