September 8, 2023: Upcoming Activity Opportunities
Dear WES Parents,
Today was our first week with all of our students on campus. The excitement and enthusiasm for the new year continues to be evident!
Spirit Day Friday, September 15th
Ready to LIGHT UP the new school year? Wear your boldest and brightest colors FRIDAY to show your WES School Spirit. #BrightBeginnings
Transportation Updates
Thank you for your partnership with carpool. Our dismissal times have steadily decreased all week. Remember, it is right turn only when leaving our carpool line. Students should generally know how they are going home each day. If a change does need to be made, please let us know by 3:00 pm so we can make sure the students go to the proper place.
WES Before and After School Programs
Are you in need of childcare before or after school? It is not too late to sign-up for our great programs here at WES. You may find full program details and registration information at: https://www.wcpss.net/domain/11147.
AIG Information for Parents of 4th and 5th Grade Students
Nominations for AIG evaluation of 4th and 5th grade students are accepted all year. If referred for further evaluation, students are tested during one of two testing windows, either October or January. To nominate your student for AIG evaluation, please email Kathleen Christopher at kchristopher@wcpss.net. Include your child’s first and last name, grade level, and homeroom teacher along with the nomination request.
Nominations for fall testing will be accepted until 8 am on October 2, 2023. The fall testing window is October 16th to the 27th. Nominations received after October 2nd at 8 am will be considered for the second testing window, January 29, 2024 through February 9, 2024.
If you have any questions, please email Miss Christopher.
Tutoring Opportunity
Last week we shared a tutoring opportunity with you. There are still some spaces available if you are interested. Raleigh Charter High School Two Steps Organization is a tutoring and mentoring program that has partnered with Weatherstone Elementary School to provide free weekly virtual tutoring to Weatherstone students! Please use the links below for more information about the program and to sign up if you are interested!
Items From the WES PTA:
WES Spirit Wear!
Show your school spirit when you wear the new 2023-24 school t-shirt! Visit our school store website today to purchase a t-shirt, sweatshirt and much more! https://weatherstone.spiritsale.com/
Thank You!!!
The PTA, Ms. Fenik, and Mrs. O'Connor thank all of you who donated back to school supplies, we appreciate your generosity!! The goal was met and then some!
WES Edible Garden Fall Cleanup!!
Join us on Saturday September 9th from 8-10am to help us clean up and prep our WES Garden! Bring the whole family along with your garden tools (shovels, wheelbarrows, rakes, etc.). This is a really fun event for kids of all ages! Stay for as long as you're able to. We greatly appreciate your help, thank you!
If you drive a pickup truck or any vehicle with a large trunk, and are able to discard large trash bags at the local facility, please mention on the sign up form, or contact Shannon (Edible Garden Lead Teacher) directly at scapasso@wcpss.net.
Please RSVP on: https://forms.gle/LrQDXiNeAKN3apcX8
Help Fill WES Cupboards!!
The PTA and WES Counselors would like to invite you to fill our Cupboards with snack donations! Our goal is to have no student go hungry at snack time. Please click on the link below for more information, and to sign up. Thank you!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CACA62FA5FA7-snack
SAVE THE DATE
Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day will be Wednesday, Oct 4th. Please mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more details.
RUNNING CLUB IS BACK FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Weatherstone Endurance Superstars (aka Running Club) is back for the 2023-2024 school year. Join us WEDNESDAY(note the day change) mornings from 8:15-8:45 a.m. as we lace up and work towards completing a marathon by the end of the school year. Participation is open to all grades.
**Please note Kindergarten and 1st grade parents must stay with their children.
Students will walk, jog or run around the track and keep count of the distance completed. If interested, and only if your child is planning to attend, register and complete the waiver no later than Friday OCT 6th.
Registration is online at: WES 2023/2024 Running. Our first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jenny Andreev at jenny.andreev@gmail.com.
