Save the Date: Our annual Cookies with Santa event will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 12-2. This a free event! Come have some cookies, make some memories & see Santa!
Cookie donations are needed to make this event successful! If you love to bake & would like to donate some cookies, please return the form in your child’s folder or message WTES PTO! Cookies will need to be at the school on Friday, December 12th.
Thank you for helping us make memories for our students!
Check out this short video focused on constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others in mathematics and everyday life.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 7
We are taking donations for Cassie's Toy Box!
Don’t forget: December’s PTO meeting will be held this Thursday, December 4th at 5:30! We will be prepping for our Cookies with Santa event & other fun December activities for our kids! All families who attend will receive a homework pass! We hope to see you there!
Don't forget to return your Thanksgiving Reading Challenge papers tomorrow, Monday, December 1.
Reminder
We hope our students are having a wonderful Thanksgiving break and are completing their reading challenge! Don't forget to return the paper on Monday, December 1, to get the reward in December!
As a part of American Education Week, Thomas Kootz, meteorologist for WBOY, came to talk to the students about his job. He also brought along Snowbird to recognize the top readers from our Summer Reading Challenge. Congratulations to our top readers!
If your child did not have his/her picture taken on picture day or you would like your child's picture retaken, picture make-up day is Monday, December 1.
📣 Reminder!
Sarris Candy paper orders are due tomorrow, Friday, November 21. We won’t be able to accept late paper orders, but you can still order online!
🛒 Order online until December 14th at:
SarrisCandiesFundraising.com
Use Group ID: 10-3911
Thank you for supporting WTES PTO! 🎁🍬
Congratulations to our November students of the month!
We are having a Thanksgiving Break Reading Challenge! Read 20 minutes a day for 4 days and record it on the paper that came home with your child today to receive an exciting reward after break. The completed form MUST be returned the first day back from Thanksgiving Break.
Check out our December Newsletter!
Holiday Market
Congratulations to the teachers from Taylor County Schools who received mini-grants from Your Community Foundation!
These grants will support innovative projects and instruction at Anna Jarvis Elementary School, West Taylor Elementary School, and Grafton High School.
A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teachers who took the time to apply for these opportunities, and to Your Community Foundation for their generosity in providing funding that directly benefits our students. Your support helps make great things happen in our schools every day!
These grants will support innovative projects and instruction at Anna Jarvis Elementary School, West Taylor Elementary School, and Grafton High School.
A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teachers who took the time to apply for these opportunities, and to Your Community Foundation for their generosity in providing funding that directly benefits our students. Your support helps make great things happen in our schools every day!
Check out this short video about using tools strategically to solve math concepts! The video shows how choosing the right tool can make problem-solving easier and more meaningful. Just like in everyday life, selecting the appropriate tool helps us understand situations better and find solutions more efficiently.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 6
West Taylor Elementary School achieved the Exceeds Standards performance level in Academic Progress: English Language Arts on the 2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard.
Don’t forget — Popcorn Thursday is tomorrow! Bring your $1 to grab a tasty popcorn snack at school! 🍿
Dear parents,
School pictures are ready!
Visit mylifetouch.com to log in or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
Thank you!
Happy Veteran's Day to all who served.
