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Today, for a random attendance reward, we had the WVU Puppet Mobile come perform for our students. Their show used traditional marionettes to retell some traditional tales with a few new twists. A few of the tales they heard were: The Three Little Pigs, The Tortoise and the Hare, and The Lion and the Mice.
Thank you to Michelle Gallo, Taylor County Board of Education member, for reading to Mrs. Noble's first grade class.
Fun Tip Friday for Families:
This week's tip continues to focus on the importance of supporting the development of your child's reading and speaking vocabulary. Check out the link below for more easy and fun activities appropriate for all ages.
Vocabulary: Activities for Your Second Grader | Reading Rockets
https://www.readingrockets.org/literacy-home/reading-101-guide-parents/your-second-grader/vocabulary-activities
First Grade was excited about Leap Year. They learned about the Earth orbiting the sun and why we have an extra day. They also enjoyed measuring how far their frogs would leap.
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Thursday, Feb. 29th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79. bus
March Lunch Menu:
Please read the important safety information regarding morning parent drop-off. Thank you!
Another teacher appreciation day in the books for February. We hope you all know how much we truly appreciate everything you do for our children and families at West Taylor! ♥️💙⭐️
-WTES PTO
"See Something, Send Something" Digital Reporting App
Whether you are a Taylor County Schools student, parent, or staff member, if you see something that doesn't seem quite right, send something! The "See Something, Send Something" Digital Reporting App (See Send app) is now available for download. Check out the Taylor County Schools See Send Webpage for more information:
https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/page/see-send-app
Fun Tip Friday for Families
This week's tip focuses on the importance of supporting the development of your child's reading and speaking vocabulary. Check out this short video for easy and fun activities to try at home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCdowxgklgI
Thank you to our amazing bus drivers! Happy bus driver appreciation day!
-WTES PTO
Taylor County Schools students are asked to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow (Feb. 21) to display their support to Liberty High School faculty, staff, and students in this difficult time. The staff and students of Liberty High School are in our thoughts for comfort and support in this time of need.
Kindergarten Round-Up at West Taylor Elementary
The Taylor County Board of Education is currently developing options for the 2024-25 school calendar. Options being considered include a week long spring break OR two long weekend breaks during the spring months. Also under consideration is a possible shift in Grafton High School graduation dates due to timing of other breaks and requirements set forth by the WVDE.
A public hearing is scheduled for February 27, 2024, at 5:30 at the Taylor County Board of Education to discuss the school calendar options as well as the Non-Traditional Day Plan (NTID).
If you have concerns or questions, please plan to attend or email Jenny McCarthy-jmccarthy@k12.wv.us for calendar concerns/questions
OR Helen Roberts-hjroberts@k12.wv.us for NTID plan concerns/questions.
Check out the link below for more engaging fluency activities to try with your child.
https://youtu.be/4CFJJPWpTe0?si=seQ2pwt2LE07UJQ2
UPDATED SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow, Friday, Feb 16th, 2024 will now be a County Wide School Closure Day. Students and Staff will not report. Students are not required to complete any instruction or assignments. Taylor County Schools will not be utilizing a NTI Day as previously announced. This change is due to guidelines set forth by the WV Department of Education.
Friday, February 16, 2024 will be Non-Traditional Instruction Day for all Taylor County Schools as a result of result of unforeseen staff shortages throughout the school district. This is NTI Day #1 for students. Students will learn from home and staff will be available for support from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Mark your calendars!
When students are able to read fluently, then there is not the need to devote as much energy on decoding the words. As a result, more focus can be placed on comprehending or understanding the material read.
Check out the link below with engaging fluency activities to try with your child.
21 Reading Fluency Activities Your Students Will Love! (natalielynnkindergarten.com)
