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Attention Waynesboro Public Schools Community! Friendly reminder: No school for students on February 19th due to Staff Development Day, followed by Parent Conferences on February 20th. 📚✨

Celebrating National School Counseling Week 2024! 🌈✨ (Feb. 5-9) Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), this week shines a spotlight on the crucial role school counselors play in our schools. Their dedication makes a tremendous impact, guiding students towards success and helping them plan for a bright future. Take a moment to express gratitude to your school counselor(s) for their invaluable contributions! 🙌💙

Waynesboro: Mentors are ‘an extension of our family’ at Wenonah Elementary School. Click to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/waynesboro-mentors-are-an-extension-of-our-family-at-wenonah-elementary-school/

✨Check out the most recent Waynesboro Education Farm newsletter!🥕🫑🥦🥬

Headed to the grocery store this week? Support Waynesboro Public Schools by rounding up at your local MARTIN'S Food Markets register! Now through March 31, MARTIN’S customers can support local public school districts and their efforts to eliminate childhood hunger right at the register. Through this initiative, Waynesboro Public School can use funds to support meal programs to expand food distribution programs, create on-campus food pantries and gardens, and supply extra weekend meals. Learn more: https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/our-purpose... Join us as we round up to fight childhood hunger within Waynesboro!

Waynesboro Pubic Schools will open on a 2 hour delay Monday December 11, 2023

It's STEAM Night! Join us as 1st and 2nd graders perform in the gym at 5 PM, then move through hands-on stations and enjoy dinner in the cafeteria. Costumes are welcome- no masks or weapons, please.

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Good morning, Quick update on our Movie Night! We will be INSIDE, in the gym this evening, due to the rain that is forecasted throughout the day. Doors will open at 5:45 PM for seating and concessions. The movie will start at 6:30. Hope to see you this evening!

Reminder- Session 1 of Families, Food and Fun is today- October 18th, starting at 3 PM. If you signed up, please be sure to join us. Students will stay after school and wait for families to join them at 3 PM. Looking forward to seeing you!

I hope students and families enjoyed the long weekend. We were happy to see so many of you in our building for conferences yesterday! It’s always a pleasure to share student accomplishments and strengths. If you were not able to attend yesterday, but would like to meet with your child’s teacher, please reach out to schedule a time to chat. October is a busy month! I am sharing a few upcoming events but there will be additional information coming home as well. Friday, October 13th is our make-up picture day. If your child missed fall pictures, they can have their picture taken on Friday. Monday, October 16th is our first Parent Teacher Organization meeting of the year. Join us at 5:15 PM in the Wenonah Library. We are looking forward to partnering with parents, teachers and community members to make plans for Wenonah. Our first PTO-sponsored event of the year will be a Family Movie Night, Friday, October 20th. This is a free event for families! A popcorn candy combo will be available for $1 each. Bring your blanket, chairs, and sweatshirts as this is an outdoor event. Details will be coming home this week and again on Monday. The Families, Food and Fun workshop series begins on Wednesday, October 18th at 3 PM in the Wenonah cafeteria. This is an amazing partnership with Augusta Health. Families learn about healthy meal options, prepare a meal, eat together and receive a bag of groceries including fresh produce to take home. Consider taking advantage of this awesome event! Wishing everyone a great week!

🚶‍♀️🎒🚶‍♂️ Wenonah Elementary School Walk to School Week was a blast! 🎉 Curious to see the action-packed moments? 📸👀 Take a look at our event photos. Let's cherish the memories of our commitment to safe routes to school and a healthier lifestyle! 💚🏫 #WalktoSchoolWeek #HealthyKidsHealthyCommunity #Wenonahwalkers

Good afternoon! We had a successful Walk to School Day today! The weather was perfect- a nice, crisp fall morning. Students really enjoyed this opportunity. October 5th is Dress Like a Farmer Day to promote National Apple Crunch Day. The class with the most participation receives a treat from Mrs. Erin, our cafeteria manager. A reminder that this Friday, October 6th is our Kona Ice Day. We will celebrate our “These Kid Rock Students” from August and September as well as the winner of our Attendance Contest, Mrs. Mickens’ homeroom, with free Kona Ice. All Wenonah students are welcome to participate. Please prepay using the link here to pay for your student’s treat. A portion of the sales will come back to Wenonah to support future fun events and activities for our students. There is no school for students Monday or Tuesday: October 9th is a Teacher Work Day and October 10th is Conference Day. Students will return Wednesday, October 11th. Throughout October, we will acknowledge Bullying Prevention Month. To kick this off, students are invited to wear orange on October 11th. Our make-up Picture Day is October 13th. Again, many field trips are coming up in October. Be looking for information from classroom teachers. Thank you for all you do to support your student and our school! In gratitude, Mrs. Arey

This Monday through Friday be aware of more pedestrian traffic as Waynesboro Public Schools celebrates Walk to School week. Check out the full article here: News Leader: https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2023/10/01/waynesboros-walk-to-school-week-highlights-health-benefits-of-walking/71023140007/?fbclid=IwAR2KSX4RCOtx4SKpFw8bTXTpjBoU1J43X2N9G9LiwScbkhMZyijiMZiRFJo News Virginian: https://newsvirginian.com/news/local/education/waynesboro-schools-to-celebrate-walk-to-school-week-starting-monday/article_37f75fba-5ee5-11ee-a5ef-9f2ba14ba9fc.html

Happy Friday! Just a reminder that our Wenonah Spirit Night at Lupita's Ice Cream is this evening, Friday, September 28th. Please stop by anytime from 4 to 7 PM and be sure to mention Wenonah! Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend!

Greetings! We started off our week with an Attendance Pep Rally with our friends from WHS! They stressed the importance of being in school each day so we can participate in fun things after school, see our friends and do our best learning during the school day. We appreciate your support at home in making Every Day Count! Our attendance contest wraps up on Friday. All the students are looking forward to seeing who has the best attendance this month! Third grade will visit Shenandoah National Park this week. Many other grade levels have field trips coming up in October. Be on the lookout for information from classroom teachers. This Friday, 9/29, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Lupita’s Ice Cream in Fishersville. Please stop by anytime between 4 and 9 PM, and be sure to mention Wenonah or take your flier along with you. Looking into next week, we have Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 4th. This is a partnership with the Office on Youth and promotes safe routes to school. Thursday, October 5th is Apple Crunch Day! We will have a dress-up day to acknowledge this important natural resource for our state with Farmer Dress-Up Day on 10/5. Students will enjoy special snacks and activities throughout the week. Friday, October 6th is our second Genius Hour of the year! We will also have Kona Ice here to visit. This is a pre-pay event; information came home in Monday folders but can also be found visiting kona-ice.com/pay, code FO4981034. October 9th is a Teacher Work Day, October 10th is Parent Teacher Conference Day. We are excited to share your student’s progress with you! A reminder that all Wenonah community events can be found using the Wenonah Events link from the WPS site and app. Wishing you a wonderful week!

We are thrilled to share the captivating moments from the recent African American Heritage and Multicultural Festival i🎥🥳 Our community came together in a dazzling display of unity, culture, and diversity Click the link to witness the beauty of our rich heritage and the joy of multicultural connections in motion. 📽️❤️ https://youtu.be/Oz6N5XncVpY Let's keep the spirit alive and vibrant! 🎶 Mark your calendars and plan to join us next year for another unforgettable celebration of our shared heritage and multicultural mosaic. 🗓️🌟

Today, we want to give a big shoutout to the incredible IT professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our school division runs smoothly. From keeping our networks secure to troubleshooting tech hiccups in classrooms, you are the unsung heroes of our educational journey. Your dedication and expertise make learning possible in this digital age. Thank you for your hard work, innovation, and commitment. We couldn't do it without you!

Good afternoon, I hope everyone enjoyed the first taste of autumn weather over the weekend! We are busy planning lots of fall fun activities here at school. Your continued support of strong attendance every day is truly appreciated! Students will participate in an Attendance Pep Rally next week with WHS students. They’ll share why Every Day Counts! Wenonah will celebrate the homeroom with the best average daily attendance throughout September with Kona Ice on 10/6. Kona Ice is available to all students on 10/6 through a pay-pay system. Information came home in folders this week. Please use the QR code or visit kona-ice.com/pay, code FO4981034 to pay for your students' treat. Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Wenonah Spirit Night at Lupita’s Ice Cream on Friday, 9/29 from 4 to 9 PM. This will be a fun community building event while also supporting a Hispanic-owned small business. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Finally just a reminder that our Cookie Dough Fundraiser ended today, 9/20. If you have not sent in your order form and payment, please get that in tomorrow. We appreciate all you do to make Wenonah such a special place! Have a great week!