William Perry

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Tomorrow, Friday, October 20th, at 12:00 PM, is the absolute last day and time to submit orders for the fundraiser. Any orders received after this deadline will not be accepted. Thank you for your continued support and making this a successful fundraiser.

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are thrilled to announce that today, your child will be bringing home a special gift - brand new t-shirts! These t-shirts were generously donated by Parrott Orthodontics, who graciously made these shirts for us free of charge. Each class has been assigned a unique grade level color to make it easier for our students to identify with their peers. Not only are these t-shirts a fantastic way to build a sense of community within our school, but they also serve a practical purpose. They can be worn on various occasions such as field trips, spirit days, and more. We are grateful to Parrott Orthodontics for their support and commitment to our school community. Their generosity has provided our students with a wonderful opportunity to showcase their school spirit and unity. Please take a moment to check your child's backpack

Dear Families, Thank you for your support of our School’s Annual Fall Cookie Dough Fundraiser! We truly appreciate everyone that has participated so far by selling with the Cookie Dough fundraising brochure or Online. It’s super easy to go online to register, to shop and to share the website with your family/friends that are near and far. Please refer to the Fundraiser Letter which contains all of the important detailed information and prize incentives about our fundraiser. All students that sell 10 items or more will get to attend our Super Fun Fundraiser Celebration Party and all students that sell 20 items or more will also get to ride in a Stretch Limousine! Plus, there are many other exciting incentives for even higher sales. THANK YOU for your support and participation! Let’s make this fundraiser a HUGE success for our school and our students! Our Fundraiser will end on Wednesday, October 18th. Please have all orders and money turned in by 3:00 on the 18th.

Today, we're shining a well-deserved spotlight on two of our amazing team members, William Perry, Cafeteria Manager, and dedicated Assistant Manager. They joined the excitement of "The Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth" during Virginia Farm to School Week! 🚜🏫

🌿🌟 Discovering, Learning, and Loving at Waynesboro Education Farm! 🌱📚 Our students are on an incredible journey, exploring nature, learning about the environment, and nurturing their creativity right here on the farm. 🌄🌿🎨 #VAfarmtoschool

🌶🍅🔥 Exciting things happening at the Waynesboro Education Farm! 🔥🍅🌶 Our students are turning farm-fresh veggies into homemade hot sauces and salsas as part of a lesson on solutions and mixtures! 🌿📚 #FarmToTable #StudentChefs #Sustainability #VAFarmtoSchool

🚶‍♀️🎒🚶‍♂️ Last but certainly not least, William Perry Elementary School had an amazing Walk to School Week 🎉 Now, it's time to look back and reminisce! 📸👀 Take a moment to explore the event photos. Let's relive the moments of our commitment to safe routes to school and a healthier lifestyle. 💚🏫 #WalktoSchoolWeek #HealthyKidsHealthyCommunity #WilliamPerryWalkers

Reminder- Make up pictures on 10/12 in the afternoon. -Any new student since 9/1/23 -Any student that was absent on picture day 9/1/23 -Any student that bought pictures and wasn't happy with them and sent them back to school for the retake. If you are new to WP or your child was absent you can pay online on the Strawbridge Website, using the online code: FM432870 Otherwise you can get the picture package prices from the Strawbridge website and send an envelope with your child's name and money to the office. Please reach out to me with any questions! Email below is from Strawbridge. If you do pay for you child's picture online please make sure and send me a note, email or message on ROOMS so I insure they get their photo taken. included below is a link to post on your website and share with your parents/guardians. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/william-perry-elementary-school/fall-retake-pictures-10-20-2023-43/optIn This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.

Red Ribbon Spirit Week:🎀 October 23rd-October 27th Help us celebrate staying drug-free by participating in Red Ribbon Spirit Week. Monday- Red Day 🔴 Wear red to kick off Red Ribbon Week! Tuesday-Retro Day 🕺 Drugs are SO out of style! Dress in clothes from another time! Wednesday-Hat Day🧢 Put a “cap” on drugs! Thursday-Sports Day🏀🏈⚽🎾👟 Team up against drugs! Wear your favorite sports gear. Friday-Pajama Day💤 Don’t give up on your dreams! Say no to drugs!

Good Morning Panther Families! I just wanted to send out a reminder that tomorrow is our Walk to School Day. Busses will be dropping your students off in the Food Lion parking lot with Waynesboro employees and we will walk up the sidewalk along King Ave. The sidewalk will be lined with additional staff and volunteers to ensure your child's safety. If you typically drive your child to school please consider dropping them off so they can walk with us as well. We will start walking around 7:30am. Let's have a great walk tomorrow.

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

October Attendance News: Did you know that poor school attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade? Attendance matters!

Fall Makeup Picture Day on October 12th! This special day is designed for families in the following situations: -If you were not entirely satisfied with the school pictures you purchased. -If your child is new to our school since the last picture day. -If your child was absent on the previous picture day. Retakes: If you wish to have your child's picture retaken, please follow these simple steps: Send in the picture package you purchased in its entirety. Write "RE-TAKE" on the envelope containing the pictures.

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!

Dear Parents and Guardians, Starting on Monday, September 25th when students are tardy (after 7:50 am) you will need to park your vehicle in the parking lot and you must walk your student to the door. We will have cones and signage in place please do not move them, park your vehicle in the designated parking spaces. From there, walk your student up to the front door of the school and ring the doorbell. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in implementing these changes. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of all our students, and your support is crucial in achieving this goal.

Dear Parents and Guardians: We will be partnering with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank once again this year to offer the Family BackPack Program. The purpose of this program is to provide nutritious meals to families who have trouble affording enough food. Bags of food will be distributed to participating children on the last day they are in school for the week. The food bags are designed to help feed more people and give more support to family food budgets. Products in the bags will contain items such as oatmeal, pasta, fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, and beans and rice. These items can be used as part of household meals. All families receive the same amount of food. All children in our school are eligible for the program. There is no cost to you or your child. Participating in this program does not exclude you from also accessing food from local food pantries. To find food pantries in your community, please visit https://foodfinder.brafb.org If you would like your child to participate in the program, please fill out the form below and return it to the school as soon as possible. If you have any questions about this program, please feel free to email Thea Jordan at tjordan@waynesboro.k12.va.us - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Child’s Name:________________________________________________________ Teacher:____________________________________________________________ ______ Yes, please sign my child up for the Family BackPack Program. Total number of children in my household (age 0-18) __________________________ Total number of adults in my household (age 19-59) ___________________________ Total number of seniors in my household (age 60+)____________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian__________________________________________

Message from Library- Ms. Carroll The Book Fair is coming! September 25-29 Each class will have one block of specials to browse and buy during the book fair and many other opportunities to come individually or in small groups to buy. Families can shop TOGETHER during our Fall Family Fun Fest: September 29th from 5:00-7:30! Find great books for your family and support the library at the same time! The money made during the Book Fair goes right back into buying new books for our school library. There are 4 new features at this Book Fair: Book Fair Homepage with all info about available books, payment options and dates/times and book previews https://www.scholastic.com/bf/williamperryelementarysch Book Fair eWallet -Give students a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Simply create an eWallet and authorize a spending limit on your credit card. Set up an eWallet for your child on the Book Fair Homepage above. Key Features Secure way to give kids money to buy books Pre-authorized amount to control spending Funds immediately available for use Help the Library buy more books by adding to our eWallet: https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=36a7d351-2eae-4640-9550-189214c501f9 Any money here will buy books from the book fair for the library so ALL of the students can enjoy them! Shop OnlineThis year you can even shop online from Sep 25, 2023 → Oct 8, 2023 to get credit for our school to earn books. You can click on the order online link on our Book Fair Homepage. All online orders will be delivered to the school after the Book Fair is over. ***Please be aware that sales tax is added to ALL purchases. If you have any questions you can contact Ms. Carroll by email: mhcarroll@waynesboro.k12.va

Good morning William Perry. Please be alert to (lime green or white) paperwork in your child's Tuesday folder today to complete if you would like your child to take part in the dental clinic taking place on October 4th. The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic will provide students with an exam, x-rays, and if applicable fluoride treatment and sealants at NO COST to our families. The form must be signed by a parent to be eligible.