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 Welcome to Winding Creek Elementary
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Thanks to the Harlem Superstars for a great time!
Winding Creek Public Speaking Night is coming!
 New English Textbook
The Elementary English Textbook Adoption process is now underway! We have a committee consisting of one teacher and one parent from each of our 17 elementary schools, along with a special educator and an administrator. All grade levels are represented. The textbook committee is chaired by Janice Brunson, Elementary Literacy Coordinator. The textbook samples are coming in now. You are invited to come and view them at WCES in room 23, at Alvin Bandy Central Office Complex in PDC room 16, or at England Run library. A rating scale will be available to help guide your observations. The committee plans to eliminate three of the six programs under consideration by January 26, and then come to a final decision on one program by March 5. The final choice will then be presented to the Division Committee for approval on March 19. Purchase will be contingent on next year’s budget. The textbook committee meetings are open to the public, and the schedule can be found on the Stafford County fusion page under Instructional Programs: Textbook Adoptions.
For more information, please contact:
Janice Brunson:
brunsonjc@staffordschools.net Tracy Woodfield, WCES Teacher Representative: woodfieldtj@staffordschools.net
Andrew Bodnarchuk, WCES Teacher Representative: bodnarchukaj@staffordschools.net
Carole Riddle, WCES Parent Representative:
Caroleriddle@helpusell.com A note for parents and the community from Sheriff Jett
Sheriff Charles Jett IF IT IS A CRIME IN PROGRESS, dial 9-1-1 Crime Prevention Unit
READING BUDDIES PROGRAM Then the Reading Buddies Program might be just what you have been looking for! Click here for more information!
Our Mission
The mission of Winding Creek Elementary School is to create a sanctuary for the development of the whole child. We provide a solid foundation through a nurturing and stimulating environment for all to know that they have unlimited potential to achieve their dreams. Our Vision
The dedicated family of WCES, believing that all students can be successful, envision a respectful partnership within the school community resulting in an enriched learning experience while meeting the changing and diverse challenges of an information literate society. Whereas students are enthusiastic, confident, and inspired to realize their highest potential while being productive and moral citizens, by having a staff that fosters their life-long academic and social success based on individual needs. Our School Improvement Plan (SIP) for 2011-12 has Two objectives:
Objective 1: Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated math instruction to meet students’ needs: Emphasis on meeting instructional needs of all students with emphasis on meeting the instructional needs of disadvantaged and minority students in math. Additionally, to effectively implement the new math series Envisions with the supplemental Investigations program. Vocabulary and word study: Word study to improve spelling and basic literacy in K-3, vocabulary training in 4th and 5th to improve reading/vocab skills to meet the needs of disadvantaged and minority students with vocabulary and reading instruction. Objective 2: Writing Standardize writing expectations at all grade levels: K, 1, and 2 printing instruction, 2-5 cursive instruction and utilization and K through 5 keyboarding and typing skills. Our third year with writing emphasis: school wide quarterly writing prompts, update common rubrics, add differentiated rubrics, plan for grammar instruction, and administration review. Good instruction and practice in 4th grade last year (2010-2011) will benefit for our 2011-12 5th grade students leading to improved pass advanced scores. Paw Pride
Students throughout the school may earn "Golden Paw" stickers for following the rules all around the building. When a child earns a "Golden Paw" sticker, they bring that sticker back to their classroom teacher. Classroom teachers will place them on the "Winding Creek Golden Paws" poster on their classroom door. When a class earns ten "Golden Paw" stickers, they will receive a letter above their classroom door to spell out the words "P A W P R I D E S P I R I T". When each class spells out "Paw Pride Spirit" above their door, they will receive a special treat (such as snow cone party, popcorn party, free ice cream, etc.) Cafeteria Paws
As children follow the Cafeteria Rules, they earn a "Cafeteria Paw" velcro paw on their class poster. Rules in the cafeteria are as follows:
When a class earns 20 "Cafeteria Paws" on their class poster, the entire class earns a reward (such as free ice cream, etc.) |
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 Monday, January 30: OTHER SCHOOL CALENDAR EVENTS 1/30/2012
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