📚✏️ Title I Tuesday K-2 Writing PD ✏️📚
Today, our dedicated K-2 teachers attended an engaging and enriching Title I Tuesday professional development session, focusing on early writing strategies! Special thanks to Teresa Inman, Title I Teacher at Oakvale Elementary, and Ami Lester, 3rd Grade Teacher at Lashmeet Matoaka, for leading this impactful workshop. Their expertise and passion for literacy are helping our educators foster strong writing foundations in our youngest learners! 📝✨ #ProfessionalDevelopment #TitleITuesday #EarlyLiteracy #WritingSuccess
It is time to begin work on the 25-26 School Calendar! Please use the QR Code to fill out a survey regarding next year's calendar. All suggestions that follow state code will be considered. Here is the link to the survey as well: https://forms.office.com/r/zZNFPipff3
All schools in Mercer County are closed tomorrow.
Jason Argonauts Eva Coleman, Blake Blankenship, and teacher Argonaut Laiken Lucas presenting today at the Rotary meeting. Savannah Mongeni and Bryce Burgess, Joseph Flanigan were also in attendance!
Mrs. Pam Clark (Title I Supervisor), Dr. Ashley Vaughn (Assessment Coordinator and Middle School/Fine Arts Supervisor), and Mrs. Kilie Pauley (Princeton Middle School English Teacher) had the privilege of representing Mercer County at the WVDE Writing Instructional Support Training in Charleston. Writing assessment information and strategies for academic achievent in writing were shared with training participants.
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Amanda Reed and Leigh Ann Owen’s collaborate with secondary math teachers across the county in Mathematical Mindsets training on November 7th. Math teachers focus on strategies to Build Thinking Classrooms and encourage problem solving with their students.
MCS Office of Special Education partners with Southern Highlands to provide our students an opportunity to interact with first responders in a safe event. This year’s theme was "Going to the Carnival". Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event spectacular!
Bus 642 is running 10 minutes late this morning, Monday, November 4th. This affects Glenwood and Princeton High.
Bus 689 is running 20 minutes late this morning, Monday, November 4th. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
Bus 648 running 30 minutes late this morning, Friday, November 1st. This affects Athens, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
Central Office staff flew in today to read Halloween stories to students at Princeton Primary, Mountain Valley, and Bluefield Primary.
Great information regarding chronic absenteeism from ParentGuidance.org. Check them out for lots of helpful resources.
Bus 633 is running 10 minutes behind this morning, October 31st. This affects Princeton Primary, Straley, Mercer, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.
🌌🚀 Exciting day at Straley School! the students had a blast flying rockets, building constellations with spaghetti and marshmallows, and experiencing the wonders of the universe up close in the Star Lab – a portable, inflatable planetarium!
Policy G-11, Coaches Supplement, is out for comment until November 19, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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Policy IGBA, Procedures for Acceleration to Grade One, is out for comment until November 19, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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Bus 618, which is a special needs bus,is running 20 minutes late this morning, Wednesday, October 30th. This affects Silver Springs, Melrose, Mercer, and Princeton Middle.
We are so proud of our Elementary Principal PLC! They collaborated together this afternoon sharing best practices to increase student engagement and achievement.
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🚧 Construction Update for New Timberwood Elementary! 🚧
We're making exciting progress on the New Timberwood Elementary School! Here’s what’s been happening on site:
✨ Switch gear has arrived, setting the stage for efficient power systems.
🌧️ Underground detention is complete, enhancing our stormwater management.
🚌 Construction on the bus loop parking lot is underway, making arrival and dismissal smoother.
🍽️ Cafeteria windows are installed, letting in tons of natural light for a warm dining space.
🔄 Unique aesthetic circles have been added in the STEAM room and hallway, adding creativity to the learning environment.
📦 Roll-up door installed, adding flexibility to the building’s layout.
🏀 Windows in the gym are up, letting the sunshine fuel our future athletes.
💧 Roof drains are now tied in, boosting our building’s weather readiness.
🏢 Storefront at the cafeteria is in progress, providing unobstructed nature views for students to enjoy during lunch.
We’re on our way to building a vibrant, safe, and innovative space for Timberwood’s future learners! 🌟 #TimberwoodElementary #SchoolConstructionUpdate #BuildingForTheFuture
