The dentist is coming to WEMS! If you would like for your child to be seen, please complete and return the form that will be coming home tomorrow. You may also register your child using the following link: www.myschooldentist.com
Earlier this fall families received a paper copy of their child's WVGSA (annual achievement test) scores from the Spring of 2021. The West Virginia Department of Education will be releasing an individual video score report to explain your child's performance. After reading the letter below, should you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school at 304-577-6731
Walton Elementary Middle School, Josie Cox and Taiylor Greathouse each received a certificate of recognition from Governor Jim Justice for their 1st place in the middle school division and grand slam wins at the Capital City Pumpkin Drop. Mr. Bob Ashley presented the certificates today to Mrs. Garner, Josie and Taiylor. Congratulations to Josie and Taiylor.
Remember - there will be no school this Thursday, November 11, as we honor those who have served in our nation's armed forces on Veterans Day.
WEMS is participating in the West Virginia School Learning Environment Survey and we are asking parents and guardians to participate.
This survey is about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. We value your feedback. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in your child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning.
The online parent survey will be available from through November 19, 2021 and may be completed from any device with internet access.
Access the Survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvslesPF2021
Enter this code to start the survey: P079206
Please join us for an evening of reading fun! Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 5pm in the cafe.
Roane County Schools is hiring! Full-time jobs include health insurance, retirement, attendance incentive, and annual pay raises. Part-time (substitute) jobs have flexible scheduling and may earn experience toward annual pay raises. More at https://roanewvschools.com/apply
I had the privilege this afternoon of accepting a wonderful donation of books for our school from Mrs. Carol Williams in memory of Reva Paxton, a long time educator at Walton Elementary Middle School.
The books were donated by the MU Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society which Ms. Paxton was an active member of.
The books will first be shared with our second grade classes during the month of October through a collaboration with the Hill and Hollow Garden Club.
After that, the books will become cataloged in our school library for all students to enjoy.
Join us for Parent/Teacher conferences this Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 4pm - 6pm.
$50 PER MONTH AVAILABLE FOR HOME INTERNET ACCESS
The FCC announced late last week that any household with a student that receiveds free breakfast and lunch programs under Community Eligibility - i.e., all Roane County Schools families - are eligible to apply for assistance under the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. EBB can provide up to $50 per month for home Internet service.
To apply, visit the FCC's EBB page at the link below. Note that Roane County Schools has no say in who is approved nor are applications sent to us. We can only pass along the information provided on this page:
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
With severe weather on the way, now would be a great time to download our new app. Get alerts, listen to calls you may have missed, and stay up-to-date! Search your App Store for “Roane County Schools.”
COVID-19 UPDATE - ROANE IN RED
Today, Roane County moved to "red" on the WV DHHR daily COVID-19 map for the first time ever. 35 new cases were confirmed in the past 7 days.
Data continues to show most cases in the 25 and older population, but some younger have tested positive as well. With students returned to school just this past Wednesday, these cases represent spread outside of schools.
Remember the CDC's nine strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, particularly those that are personal responsibilities:
- Get vaccinated if you are eligible
- Wear a mask especially when physical distancing cannot be maintained
- Keep three to six feet away from one another when in public
- Practice good hand washing and sneeze / cough etiquette
- Stay home when sick
- Get tested if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19
Roane County Schools continues to address the three remaining strategies in our schools through improved ventilation systems, contact tracing and quarantine protocols, and cleaning and disinfection.
These strategies can be practiced throughout the community to help keep us all safe and keep our kids in school.
Parent Schoology Login information: Parents, the Schoology login information you used for your parent Schoology account does not change from school year to school year. If you have not set up your parent login account, please contact your child's teacher and we will get that information to you.
Parent drop offs begin at 7:45 at the front doors. Our PATCH Early Risers program runs from 7:00 - 7:30 for students enrolled in the program and drop off is at the gym. ONLY the Early Risers may enter the building at the gym entrance from 7:00 - 7:30. All other student drop offs MUST be at the front doors and beginning at 7:45.
Signups for the Roane County Virtual School continue through Wed, August 25. For more info, see our website.
If you have already signed up, acceptance letters are in the mail.
https://www.roanewvschools.com/article/510804
NEW - Roane County Virtual School open for 2021-22 school year. Read more on our site - https://www.roanewvschools.com/article/510804
RCBOE Adopts CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools. Read more on our site - https://www.roanewvschools.com/article/510735
RGH is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 1 pm to 5 pm, behind the walk-in clinic. Moderna vaccine will also be offered for 18+.
COVID-19 UPDATE
After a very quiet summer - summer school saw zero exposures - COVID-19 is once again on the rise.
Eleven new cases this week represents the highest one-week total for Roane County in months. These cases tend to be in younger people, which also is the least vaccinated population. And, of course, younger than 12 years old is not eligible for vaccination - which raises concern with new variants like Delta on the loose and affecting younger people more severely.
So to keep schools open and keep kids safe and in classrooms this fall, we need everyone to do their part - get vaccinated if you can and be safe when out in the community either way.
Save the dates for these Back-to-School events:
Thurs. 8/12 - Back-to-School Block Party and BOE Meeting at Spencer Middle
Mon. 8/16 - Open House at Geary, Spencer Elem., and Walton
Tues. 8/17 - Freshmen Orientation at RCHS
For more info and times, please contact your school.
