Sunday Night Announcements - Week of May 10th
Hello Wonderful Wendell Families,
Happy Mother's Day! Here are the Sunday Night Announcements for the week of May 10th:
New Stuff
Asynchronous Day on Thursday
This Thursday, May 13th, is an asynchronous learning day for students. Please do not send your children to school on Thursday, as no staff members will be here to receive them.
4th Quarter Interims
Interim reports for the 4th quarter will be sent home on Friday, May 14th.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thanks to all of the families who took the time to show some love to our teachers last week... We are fortunate to be part of such a wonderful community.
Special thanks to the best darn PTA in Wake County for all of their efforts in making last week one to remember... All of the little details were noticed and appreciated!
Finally, thanks to Wendell Family Dentistry for providing a delicious lunch to staff last Wednesday.
Summer Learning Opportunity
Last week, some of you received invitations for your child(ren) to attend the WCPSS Summer Learning Program here at WES. Please click right here for an overview of the program.
If you did not receive an invite and believe that your child would benefit from attending this six-week program, please email Mr. Zellmer at jzellmer@wcpss.net.
Face Coverings Update
As you probably know by now, WCPSS has updated its face coverings requirement to align with recent changes made by the state. Face coverings are no longer required to be worn by students or staff while they are anywhere outside on-campus, including during recess. Please contact your child's classroom teacher with any questions/concerns.
Hotspot/Device Collection
If you have a district-issued hotspot, it must be returned to WES at the end of the year. More information regarding hotspot collection will be shared after our final asynchronous day of the school year on May 26th.
If your child(ren) will not attend a WCPSS school in 2021-2022, please return all devices registered to your child(ren) at the end of the school year. More information regarding device collection will be shared after our final asynchronous day of the school year on May 26th.
If your child(ren) will attend a WCPSS school in 2021-2022, you do not need to return any devices (Chromebooks, etc.) at this time.
Remaining Asynchronous/Remote Learning Days
Friendly Reminders
EOG Dates
The following dates have been established for in-person end of grade testing here at WES:
3rd grade - May 27th and 28th
4th grade - June 1st and 2nd
5th grade - June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Please contact your child(ren)'s classroom teacher with any questions/concerns.
Families Reporting COVID-19 Positives/Exposures
Families, it is extremely important that you immediately notify the school if your child tests positive for or is exposed to COVID-19. This allows us to effectively contact trace and to minimize the spread within our school community. In accordance with state and federal laws, your family's identity will be kept confidential. All COVID-19 notifications should be directed to Ms. Alain (COVID coordinator for WES, aalain@wcpss.net) and Mr. Zellmer (jzellmer@wcpss.net).
4th Quarter Materials Distribution
Virtual Academy families, you are welcome to stop by school anytime from 8:30-3:00 Monday through Friday to pick up your child(ren)'s 4th quarter materials. Just walk up and ring the front bell... Someone will assist you from there.
Spirit Rock
Please visit and sign-in to Memberhub in order to pick your week for the Spirit Rock! Please see Memberhub for all of the details.
Join the PTA!
This is my weekly reminder to please consider joining the PTA! In this time of remote learning and school budget limitations, a strong PTA can help support WES students/staff in ways that might not otherwise be possible this year. Click on this link to join the WES PTA... It's fast and easy!
Passive Fundraisers
There are three passive fundraisers that bring in additional money for WES... For Free! Just click on the link below each to put your Amazon, Harris Teeter and Lowe's Foods accounts to work for WES!
Amazon
Did you know that all of our students here at WES have access to a huge collection of digital books? Please click the MackinVIA logo below and use the following info to login with your child's WakeID:
Username: First part of the student's email address (before the @wcpss.net). For example, "jdzellmer".
Password: Student's lunch number
Please contact our Media Specialist, Nikohl Scheuerlein at nscheuerlein@wcpss.net with any questions/concerns. Happy reading!
Mr. Zellmer's Google Voice Number
This year, I will continue to use my Google Voice Number specifically for family communication... You are welcome to text me anytime at 919.374.0503.
WES Homepage
Please make a habit of regularly visiting our homepage (https://www.wcpss.net/wendelles), as new information will be consistently posted.
WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN WES? NOBODY!
Jack Zellmer
Principal, Wendell Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary School
jzellmer@wcpss.net
@WESPrincipalJZ
#WhosGotItBetterThanWES