Important Dates
- Saturday, September 21st – Boots for Buses Bash! (see information below)
- Monday, September 23rd-25th – School Pictures (see information below)
- Wednesday, September 25 – 4th Grade Field Trip – Wheeling Symphony (see below)
- Thursday, September 26 – Coffee Conversations, 2:00 PM
- Friday, September 27 – Freedom Friday for SK – 5th grade (Casual dress and pizza for lunch!)
- Monday, September 30th – “Book in a Bag” is due!
- Thursday, October 3rd – Grandparents Day (see information below)
- Friday, October 4th – 4th and 5th Grade Field Trip – The Wild Robot Movie (see below)
- Friday, October 4th – 11:30 am Dismissal for Fall Long Weekend
- Monday, October 7 – NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, October 8 – Classes Resume – 10:00 AM Start
In ELA we:
- Started our next novel study, the Wild Robot. Students are excited about this book and have been captivated by it so far.
- Students are beginning to learn new vocabulary through reading the Wild Robot. Next week comprehension questions will start.
- Learned a new plural rule: words that end in -f or -fe change to -ves.
- Worked on our “Book in a Bag” reports in school. We will continue to work on these but be on the lookout for it coming home as homework as well.
- Help your student be successful by reminding them to keep their Wild Robot packet in “Return to School” at all times.
In Math we:
- Rounded numbers up to the hundred thousands
- Compared large numbers
- Used the symbols for less than, greater than, and equal
- Played games to practice these skills during math stations
In Brainology we:
- Read “The Book of Mistakes” by Corinna Luyken which demonstrated how mistakes can be turned into wonderful learning experiences and new ideas.
In Social-Emotional Learning we:
- Sadly, we did not have a formal SEL class due to the half day on Friday; however, we are always practicing kindness and learning how to have self-control with our emotions.
In Government we:
- Dove deeper into the three branches of government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative.
- Were put on the sides of an argument for the upcoming debate!
Important Reminders:
- September 23rd – September 25th: WCDS Student Fall Pictures! Students may wear what they’d like. Uniforms are not required.
- Sept. 23rd, 1st – 5th
- Sept. 24th, PS, JK, SK
- Sept. 25th, Middle School
- We are excited to announce a Musical Field Trip for the 4th grade to watch a rehearsal of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, September 25th. This is a great opportunity for our students to see and hear live music in our local area. We will be using a school bus from Ohio County Schools for transportation, and depart WCDS at 9:15am and return at approximately 11:30am. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
- We plan to take the 4th and 5th grade students to see The Wild Robot movie on the morning of October 4th. We know that the current 5th graders enjoyed the series last year, and the 4th graders are working hard to finish the book in time to see the movie. We are asking that all children come to school early that day. Please have your child arrive at school by 8:15 on Friday, October 4th. That day is an early dismissal and we plan to return by 11:30 or slightly after. We are asking for each child to pay $10, which includes the movie, popcorn, and a drink. Please send in either cash or check for the $10 by October 3rd.
- Reading for 20 minutes and practicing multiplication facts for 10 minutes are daily homework assignments. Thank you for helping your child develop good reading and math fluency.
- “Book in a Bag” reports may be turned in at any time of the book but the presentation will not occur until September 30th. Please review the packet sent home for guidance on what to complete and how to do so.
- September 21st, Boots for Buses 6-9pm @ WCDS Main Campus Courtyard
WCDS families get to know one another and our WCDS faculty!
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(Jacob & Son’s gift card: 1st prize $500, 2nd prize $250, 3rd prize $100)
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- September 26th: Join us on main campus for Coffee Conversations @ 2:00 pm! (This is a time to chat with the Head of School, faculty, other families, and discuss parenting, education, and current trends. A short article will be shared beforehand via Talking Points, if interested.)
October 3rd, Save the Date for Grandparents’ Day!
Check out the BOOTS!
Math Stations
Making Large Numbers
