Eight schools from Washington, Fayette and Greene Counties met today for the first time this school year! Members of WG's Student Government attended the very exciting Student Forum event at Intermediate Unit #1. The group talked about Community Service Projects, future meetings and activities and how we are constantly generating data and how it is constantly tracked for us. Students were led to draw selfies based on personal data. It was definitely a fun and rewarding activity and gave us a lot to reflect on.
We hope you can stop by to read the first book in the story stroll, The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll! Try reading the book before or after sporting events or practices, when you're waiting in the parent pick-up line, or on the weekend!
Second grade students, teachers, staff, administrators, a board member, and county commissioners gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony for our story stroll.
The annual Veterans Day program will be held on November 7th. We are still accepting new photos to include in the presentation honoring our local heroes. Please email photos along with a quick description to falcec@wgsd.org by November 1st to have your veteran included. (If you have previously submitted a photo, it will be automatically included.)
ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS OF SENIORS......Ms. Garlick, Graduation Coordinator and Bob Parey, Josten's Representative, meet with the Class of 2025 today to start preparing for Graduation! Each Senior was given a packet. I am enclosing screenshots of each item from the packet. Students are NOT required to purchase anything from the packet, but must fill out the height and weight section for gown sizing purposes. All packet components can be submitted to Ms. Garlick. There are discounts for ordering in the next 2 weeks. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Garlick at garlicks@wgsd.org.
The Innovation Lab students hit the ground running this year, completing various projects around the school and fulfilling orders for Hargus Creek Designs. Most recently, the students designed, printed, and installed stickers for our new school vans.
Major progress is being made on the story stroll. Miss Danley, Miss Jacobs, and Miss Pinto installed the pages on the majority of the stands.
The story stroll was made possible by the IU1 Innovation Grant program, the West Greene Innovation Grant program, the EQT Foundation, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and the Equitrans Midstream Foundation.
Mr. Snyder's class has been very busy installing the 18 stands for our story stroll! Thanks to their hard work and dedication, the story stroll will be opening next week!
The story stroll was made possible by the IU1 Innovation Grant program, the West Greene Innovation Grant program, the EQT Foundation, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and the Equitrans Midstream Foundation.
This Fun Friday was a memorable day in Kindergarten! To start our Apple celebration, we had a guest reader, Johnny Appleseed,come to West Greene Kindergarten! The children enjoyed a story and made homemade applesauce. In the afternoon, we did centers in each Kindergarten classroom. Ms. Crouse had a tasting station, Ms. Shultz did apple print painting and Mrs. Hart taught us how to make an Apple Smile! Fun was had by all!
Please see the attached information regarding the upcoming Veterans Day program. More information coming soon!
September 2024 Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
September 26, 2024
PreBoard Activities: 6 PM
Board Meeting: Approx. 7 PM
Location: WG Administrative Conference Room
Zoom: https://iu1-org.zoom.us/j/91437916781?pwd=L0pZb3BsNlRDaUtQNVF2c1hrSjFEZz09
Turning in school excuses just got easier! Parents can submit excuses electronically using the FOCUS Parent Portal.
The fourth grade students made "elephant toothpaste" to create, identify characteristics of, and observe a chemical reaction. A good time was had by all!
Third grade students read a nonfiction book with a science experiment description at the end. The students followed the directions to learn how water travels inside plants. They noticed how the colored water traveled up the celery's stock to its leaves.
Just a reminder that Elementary Instrument Rental Night will take place this evening (9/18) in the elementary music room, 5:30-7:00. Representatives from CA House music will be on hand to assist students in selecting an instrument. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bruno.
West Greene Student Government will be sponsoring a "Field of Flags" in honor of our Veterans. The flags and recognitions will be on display for approximately two weeks during the Veterans Day timeframe. Please complete an application and return it to Ms. Garlick by October 18. Email Sheri Garlick at garlicks@wgsd.org for more information.
September 2024 WGSD Board Committee Meeting
September 12, 2024
6:00 PM (Executive Session: Interviews)
Regular Meeting to Follow
Location: WGSD Admin Board Room
Zoom: https://iu1-org.zoom.us/j/93225711882?pwd=WkNaU3dqRWZLODdNdkhLbmdZZXhmQT09
School Portrait Day at the JSHS is Friday, September 13. Pictures will be taken during the morning for grades 7 through 12. Order forms were distributed to students via homeroom teachers early this week. Online orders can also be placed at Inter-State.com/order using code 89960PB. Smile for the camera!
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