Williamstown Elementary

Come by the school tomorrow and take some pics! We wanted to get things done early since photos will not be permitted Tuesday or Wednesday morning. We will leave them up for evening pics on Tuesday and Wednesday evening also!

This is a reminder that the 2020-2021 school year will begin on Tuesday, September 8th for students with last names beginning with L-Z. On Wednesday, September 9th, students with last names A-K will report to school. Due to Monday being Labor Day, students with last names A-K will report Friday, September 11th as well. Please visit the Wood County Schools website, and then click “2020-2021 Re-entry Summarization” for more details. Our re-entry schedule has not changed since being published. Students will attend school on a Blended-Model of instruction for 3 weeks, which is our Yellow Schedule, or until proper procedures, protocols, and new standards have been taught and implemented. Also, please do not confuse yourself with the WVDE color-coded map. The map is used as one of many tools to drive local decisions for our school system. As mentioned in previous communications, we will closely monitor the data each day to make well-informed and deliberate decisions, while keeping safety as the top priority for our students and employees. Over the last six months, we have worked diligently and methodically to create a well-rounded plan for re-entry. I’m sure we have not thought about every issue that may arise - please be patient as we work through making adjustments, changing protocols or procedures, and seeking feedback from our stakeholders to make this school year a great success. Although not a requirement, I am asking each student to bring their own mask and bottle of water on the first day of school. This will help expedite first day procedures and practices for our schools as they begin teaching expected behaviors for the year. Students will receive a Wood County mask on the first day and will be expected to possess and use it on a continual basis as we navigate through a new normal for our school system. We are so excited to see your children in our schools once again. We have greatly missed their presence the last six months. As always, make sure to Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. To view our first WCS Newsletter, please click https://tinyurl.com/yxbaddej Have a safe and wonderful Holiday weekend.

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Procedure Video https://youtu.be/drbuOu8ypEI

WES Safety!! Example of our barriers for K-2.

Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/bZb3XJ1gNLA

Drop Off/Pick Up

Good evening, Each Sunday evening, from this day forward, I will provide all stakeholders an update from the WVDHHR and WVDE Covid-19 metrics data for Wood County. The metics data will be used to govern activities and other requirements in our school system for the upcoming week. This week, Wood County has a 2.74 average seven day trend, which includes 16 probable and confirmed positive cases the last seven days. We will continue to analyze the data of the metrics, and make necessary adjustments on protocols and procedures in our schools based on current trends. For the upcoming week of August 31, Wood County is “Green” on the metrics; therefore, all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are allowed to participate. However, three counties in WV - Kanawha, Monroe, and Logan are orange or red in the metrics and will not be allowed to participate in any activities this week. As you can see, this is a community driven metrics, which has serious implications for our school system. Please do your part and encourage others on the 3 W’s to help our students return in-person to our schools - Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. Once again, please download our mobile app on our website and continually check the “News” feed to stay up to date on what is happening in our schools. Keep up the great work. Have a great evening.

All Virtual School students need to pick up iPads in the main office. If you have questions, call the office.

Reminder - Ipad rollout begins Monday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please visit the "News" section on our website or click the following link. https://tinyurl.com/y6y43bj4

Reminder - Ipad rollout begins Monday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please visit the "News" section on our website or click the following link. https://tinyurl.com/y6y43bj4

Staff Intro Video! https://youtu.be/JBC2CrUfj_E

If you are able to print off the AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) at home, you can fill it out and bring it with you to iPad pick up. This will save time!

Back to School Schedule - Code Yellow - Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 10 students with last names L-Z attend school in person----- Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Sept. 11 students with last names A-K attend school in person. When students do not attend school in person, our new Schoology platform will be utilized to engage students. Due to September 7 being a holiday, we have modified the schedule for the first week of school to accommodate students with last names A-K on Friday, September 11. For more information, please visit the Wood County Schools website, or click https://tinyurl.com/yy9mmrxv for the schedule summary.

PK Zoom Meeting 6:00 August 20th Heather Mannix-Bretthauer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Heather Mannix-Bretthauer's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2533955345?pwd=THdHWVpreFBTN2NpenZyTjFXQWVIZz09 Meeting ID: 253 395 5345 Passcode: 817733

Kindergarten Zoom Meeting August 19 6:00 Heather Mannix-Bretthauer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Heather Mannix-Bretthauer's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2533955345?pwd=THdHWVpreFBTN2NpenZyTjFXQWVIZz09 Meeting ID: 253 395 5345 Passcode: 817733

Pre-Order Meals Information August 24-28

Reminder - On Monday, August 24-September 3, Wood County Schools will be providing breakfast and lunch for all students. Meals can be picked up each day from your student's home school. All meals must be pre-ordered starting today, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, August 21 at 12:00 p.m. Please visit www.woodcountyschoolswv.com , then click menu and wellness to complete the form. You can also find the meal flyer under the "News" feed or https://5il.co/jmzy

First Grade Zoom Meeting 6:00 Heather Mannix-Bretthauer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Heather Mannix-Bretthauer's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2533955345?pwd=THdHWVpreFBTN2NpenZyTjFXQWVIZz09 Meeting ID: 253 395 5345 Passcode: 817733

iPad Distribution