Winstead Avenue Elementary School

Good evening, parents and guardians. This is Mrs. Kelley, the Assistant Principal of Winstead Elementary, with this week's WAVE message. The PTO Mom's breakfast has been postponed—more details will come later. DLI applications for Kindergarten are now being accepted. You can find the link on our school website or come by the school to complete an application. Students are chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. If you did not pick up your child's report card on Friday, it will go home with the students on Monday. Join us for a Multilingual Training Session for Guardians to learn about Rooms, our communication platform connecting families with teachers, and school updates. Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Location: Winstead Avenue Elementary Media Center Intent letters were given out on January 16 to students interested in being cheerleaders. They must be returned by January 27. Students can't try out unless they have an intent letter on file. Tryouts are January 27th and 30th. For safety, please do not let your child out of the car down the carpool line. Students are not safe running along the side. If your child is in the car line at 8:00, they are tardy, and you must come in and sign them in. Breakfast will end at 8:05 for any student coming in tardy unless they are a bus rider. If you want your child to eat breakfast, please have them here between 7:20 and 8:00 am. Remember, students miss valuable lessons because they are late for school. Parents, if you pick your child up early from school, between 12:30 and 2:30, you must park in the staff parking lot near the buses. The pick-up line starts around 12:30. Parents' school dismisses at 3:00, but several students are still here from 3:45 to 4:00 and later. Please arrive close to 3:00 to pick your children up. Students are tired, and sometimes, my staff have meetings they must attend after school. Thank you. Enjoy your evening. We will see your wonderful children bright and early on tomorrow morning.

Good evening, I hope everyone has enjoyed our snow day! The PTO would like to share that the Mom's Breakfast has been postponed due to Friday's delay. Additional information will be provided in the upcoming week. Stay warm, and have a wonderful evening!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 will be a Remote Learning Day for all of Nash County Public Schools (NCPS). Remote learning assignments may be accessed through Canvas, Google Classroom or other communication from your child’s teachers or principal. Office hours will also be offered by teachers if permissible. Please look for detailed information in Rooms and/or your student’s learning management system. NCPS has procedures in place to ensure students are not negatively affected if they are unable to complete tasks due to a lack of technology, power, or other challenges. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s teacher(s). Friday, January 24, 2025: All NCPS schools will operate on a two-hour delay due to the potential for icy road conditions. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school day. Essential personnel should report at their regular time, provided it is safe to do so. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and success of our students. For real-time information, please click the following link https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

Good evening, parents and guardians. This is Mrs. Kelley, the Assistant Principal of Winstead Elementary, with this week's WAVE message. School is closed on Monday, January 20, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Day. We also have two workdays on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 21st -and 22nd—with no school for students. The PTO will hold a Mom's breakfast in the multipurpose room on Friday, January 24, from 7:00 to 8:00 am. DLI applications for Kindergarten are now being accepted. You can find the link on our school website or come by the school to fill out an application. Students are chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Report card pick-up and conference sign-up will be in the multipurpose room on January 24, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00. Please park in the staff parking lot next to the bus lot and enter from the side with the solid teal-colored doors. Join us for a Multilingual Training Session for Guardians to learn about Rooms, our communication platform connecting families with teachers, and school updates. Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Location: Winstead Avenue Elementary Media Center Intent letters were given out on January 16 to students interested in being cheerleaders and must be returned by January 24. Students can't try out if they do not have an intent letter on file. Tryouts are January 27th and 30th. For safety, please do not let your child out of the car down the carpool line. Students are not safe running along the side. If your child is in the car line at 8:00, they are tardy, and you must come in and sign them in. Breakfast will end at 8:05 for any student coming in tardy unless they are a bus rider. If you want your child to eat breakfast, please have them here between 7:20 and 8:00 am. Remember, students miss valuable lessons because they are late for school. Parents, if you pick your child up early from school, between 12:30 and 2:30, you must park in the staff parking lot near the buses. The pick-up line starts around 12:30. Parents' school dismisses at 3:00, but several students are still here from 3:45 to 4:00 and later. Please arrive close to 3:00 to pick your children up. Students are tired, and sometimes, my staff have meetings they must attend after school. Thank you. Enjoy your evening. We will see your wonderful children bright and early on Thursday morning.

Please join the PTO for the annual Mom's breakfast!

Attention All, Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion (DLI) applications are now available! You can access the application through the district's website (link is below) or pick up a copy directly from the school. Please note that the class size cap is 24 students, so we encourage early submissions. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to call the school. We look forward to serving your family in the 2025-26 school year! https://www.ncpschools.net/page/dual-language

* UPDATE - This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2025. 🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟 Join us for a Multilingual Training Session for Guardians to learn about Rooms, our communication platform connecting families with teachers, and school updates. 📅 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Winstead Avenue Elementary Media Center 🎓 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to navigate Rooms effectively ✅ Tips for staying updated with your child’s education ✅ Ways to communicate with teachers using the platform 🌐 Special Features: 🌟 Translation Support Available! Our multilingual team will provide assistance in your preferred language to ensure everyone can participate. 💡 Empowering Families for Success This session is designed to strengthen communication between home and school, fostering a supportive learning environment for your child. ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn! For more information, contact us at hadaza@ncpschools.net 📢 We look forward to seeing you there!

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Nash County Public Schools will operate on an early release schedule Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, as follows: All Elementary Schools will be released early at 2:00 p.m. All Middle Schools and Tar River Academy will be released early at 2:30 p.m. All traditional High Schools will be released early at 1:30 p.m. CITI High School and Early College High School will be released early at 11:30 a.m All exams will continue as planned. All after-school activities and events are canceled due to the weather forecast. This decision, made with guidance from emergency officials, prioritizes the safety of our students, staff, and school communities. For real-time information, please click the following link https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

Due to the forecast of below-freezing conditions and the potential for today’s precipitation to freeze on roadways, Nash County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for staff and students on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Essential personnel should report at their regular time, provided it is safe to do so. Breakfast will be available at schools. Students may be dropped off 40 minutes prior to the start of their school day. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe in this weather. For any inquiries, contact your respective school. All after-school activities and athletic programs will proceed as usual.

Reminder: Today is an early release day, and students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Please note that early check-out will close at 12:30 p.m. For your convenience, we recommend parking in the staff lot to avoid being blocked in at the front. Thank you for your cooperation.

Congratulations to our top two overall winners: Jayden Cooper, a 3rd grader from Ms. Sanchez's class, and Olivia Casebolt, a 5th grader from Ms. Casas's class. These talented WAVE students will proudly represent our school at the District Spelling Bee in February. We couldn’t be prouder of all our excellent spellers! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our school-wide Spelling Bee! The students were exceptionally well-prepared and represented their 3rd-5th grade homerooms with pride and excellence.

Good evening, parents and guardians. This is Mrs.Kelley, the Assistant Principal of Winstead Elementary, with this week's WAVE message. Parents, we have so many coats and jackets that we have been trying to get the students to pick up. Please come to the school between 7:20 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to check in lost and found for their coats or jackets. The Winter Concert was so good! Thank you to all who attended. The 4th and 5th-grade students did an excellent job. Parents, if you pick your child up early from school, between 12:30 and 2:30, you must park in the staff parking lot near the buses. The pick-up line starts around 12:30. Parents' school dismisses at 3:00, but several students are still here from 3:45 to 4:00 and later. Please arrive close to 3:00 to pick your children up. Students are tired, and sometimes, my staff has meetings they must attend after school. Starting Monday, December 9th, students must have a tardy pass to get into class. Please do not send your child to the building after 8:00 by themselves. A parent or guardian will need to come inside to sign them in. Breakfast will end at 8:05 for any student coming in tardy unless they are a bus rider. Students miss valuable lessons because they have a late start to the day. If you want your child to eat breakfast, please have them here between 7:20 am and 8:00 am. If you need to change your child's mode of transportation, please send a note in their folder or notify their teacher through the Rooms app. Calls to the front office during busy check-out times can be challenging. If calling the office, any transportation changes must be made by 1:00 PM. December 11th is an early release day, and school will dismiss at 1:00. During the week of December 16th to the 20th, we will have our Holiday Spirit week. Here are the dress-up days: Monday 16: Candy Cane Lane: Wear red and/or white Tuesday 17: Tree Toppers: Wear holiday headwear Wednesday 18: Winter Wonderland: Wear white/blue Thursday 19: Jingle Bells: Wear Bells Friday 20: Polar Express: Wear your favorite pajamas Enjoy your evening, and we will see your wonderful children bright and early tomorrow morning.

Picture retake day is tomorrow morning for any student that did not have their picture taken in October.

Good evening! If you have not picked up your Candy man items, please pick them up tomorrow from the front office. You can pick them up between 8:00 and 2:30 then from 3:30 to 4:00.

We still have several CandyMan items that have not been picked up. All items must be picked up tomorrow. The hours for Wednesday are 12:00-6:00. Between 12:00-2:00 you must stop by the office. After 2:00 you can park in the staff parking lot and come to the multi purpose room. The side door will be opened. The doors will close at 6:00 pm.

Pickup times for the candy man fundraiser is today between 7:00-4:00.