West Salisbury Elementary

Wicomico County Public Schools is proud to recognize our Community School Coordinators during Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week (Sept. 17-23). Today we highlight Shaquia Johnson of Charles H. Chipman Elementary and Candace Nutter of West Salisbury Elementary. If you see these two outstanding staff members please thank them for what they do for their school community every day! #CoordinatorsRock

This week marks the celebration of Community School Coordinator Week, during which West Salisbury seeks to extend its heartfelt appreciation towards Ms. Candace Nutter for her unwavering dedication, exceptional support, and profound commitment to the well-being of our students. Ms. Nutter consistently radiates positivity and consistently surpasses expectations in her efforts to enrich the lives of all our students.

Good evening West Salisbury Families, this is your principal Mr. Binns. I hope you are enjoying this wonderful Sunday. We have a few announcements for you this week. We want to congratulate Mrs. Tara Martens, Wicomico County’s teacher of the year for making the State Finals as she represents Wicomico County at the state level. We wish you all the best Mrs. Martens. Parents, please be aware that if you want to change your child from riding the bus or have them get on the bus you MUST send in a note, email, text message a written document requesting your change for the day. We are NOT permitted to change your child’s form of transportation the day of with a phone call, and if someone different is picking up your child they MUST, I repeat they MUST have identification. This is for the safety of the child. We will not permit last minute changes and or adults without ID to pick up your child. For car rider parents, in the morning please drive your child up to the orange and black cones and the staff will assist you with unloading your child from the car. Once we get used to the drop off and pick up it will go a lot smoother. Parents attendance is very important to our us. This year attendance is one of our school focuses and area of improvement. We are currently tracking all absences and lateness. Please understand if your child accumulates, more than 4 absences in a marking period you the parent will receive an Attendance Intervention Plan (AIP) which you have to comply to and if the absences and lateness continue and add up to over 10.5 days it could lead to truancy court. We do not want any of our families have to deal with this so we please ask that you send your child to school daily and be on time and if you are absent please make sure you bring in your appointment note or documentation for the absence. We want our tiger cubs in school. 1st grade parents, please be reminded of the West Salisbury ELA workshop that will take place on Tuesday, September 19. Please be looking out and listening out for another automated call with more information and see our Facebook, DOJO and Live Feeds for more information. Well, that is it for now, we are the Tiger Nation, this means more, let me hear you roar. ROAR!!! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Live Feeds to stay updated on our announcements and activities.

Tomorrow 9/15/23 is Fun Friday and it is Tiger Pride. Wear the colors of a tiger orange, black and white. Tiger strong.

We are excited to announce TWO great shows coming in October to the Parkside Planetarium: Totality and Spooky Space. Each show is only $5.00 per person payable as cash or check made out to WCPS at the door when you arrive. Please see below for showtimes. Use the Eventbrite links below to select your show and reserve your seat. "Totality, Explore the Wonder of Eclipses" Wednesday, October 11th: 6:00 PM Thursday, October 12th: 6:00 PM Friday, October 13th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/totality-eclipse-shows-at-parkside-planetarium-tickets-708752506827?aff=oddtdtcreator "Spooky Space, Cosmic Connections to Halloween Costumes are Encouraged!" Wednesday, October 18th: 6:00 PM Thursday, October 19th: 6:00 PM Friday, October 20th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 25th: 6:00 PM Thursday, October 26th: 6:00 PM Friday, October 27th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-space-shows-at-the-parkside-planetarium-tickets-707737129807?aff=oddtdtcreator

📚 Exciting News for First Grade Parents at West Salisbury Elementary! 📚 Join us for an exclusive Parent ELA Workshop where we'll dive into the heart of English Language Arts. 📖 Discover the ins and outs of the ELA block, uncovering how it comes to life in your child's classroom. From phonics to comprehension, we're here to demystify it all! 💡 Plus, we're sharing fantastic strategies to keep the learning momentum going strong at home. 🏠 Let's team up to supercharge your child's literacy journey! See you there! 🌟 #WSEParentELAWorkshop #LiteracyMatters #ParentPower

This is Kimandi Binns, principal of West Salisbury Elementary. As a Title I school, we are required to inform you of your right to request information on the qualifications of the teacher and/or the instructional assistant who will be working with your child. Please rest assured that we have worked diligently to ensure that all staff members meet the requirements set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education. If you would like to exercise your right to request this information, you may email or send a letter using US mail to the Director of Human Resources or to my attention. You will receive a response from the Director of Human Resources within 30 days of the original request. We look forward to serving you and your student this year.

There were roars of excitement throughout the hallways of West Salisbury Elementary School Monday as Tiger Nation celebrated the naming of its own Mrs. Tara Martens as a finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year. West Salisbury Elementary's Teacher of the Year, and the 2023-2024 Wicomico Teacher of the Year, is now one of seven finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year! To get the good news, Mrs. Martens was wheeled backwards down the hallway on a swivel chair, then was turned around by her administrative team to find Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer waiting with a tiara and finalist sash at the start of a red carpet. There was then a schoolwide announcement on the intercom, followed by a walking celebration through the school, with all staff and students in the hallways cheering her on. We are proud once again of this outstanding teacher, who is now one of seven finalists with the chance to be named Maryland Teacher of the Year on Oct. 13. Read the Maryland State Department of Education announcement: https://news.maryland.gov/.../finalists-named-for-2023.../ More photos coming soon, but here are some highlights of the surprise announcement.

The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites parents of students with disabilities to the first Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meeting of the school year. The meetings is scheduled for September 21, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The hybrid meeting will take place in the Media Center at Prince Street Elementary School. Please contact Lavon Adkins, Family Support Facilitator, at laadkins@wcboe.org for the Zoom link if you wish to join virtually. Participants will receive updates from the Office of Special Education and a presentation on IEP Basics from Parents Place of Maryland.

Wicomico County Public Schools joins our country in remembering the importance of September 11th each year. The 9/11 anniversary is also Patriot Day, and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. It's an important date for all to reflect on the lives lost and service given.

Hello. This is Tracy Sahler, Public Information Officer for Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay today. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.

Good afternoon West Salisbury Families, this is your child’s principal Mr. Binns. The first week of school is complete and I know you are enjoying your weekend. Here is the first of our Sunday messages which inform you of the upcoming activities for the week. Monday, will be the first day that all 380 students will be in school. PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade will attend. Attendance is an area of focus for our school this year, which means we are imploring that our parents please make every effort to have your child to school everyday as much as possible and to make sure that they arrive and are in their class by 8:45. The doors open at 8:15 and the instructional day starts at 8:45. Parents understand, that 8:46 is late and that this year attendance will be very closely monitored by our front office, PPW, home school liaison, and administration. You will receive calls and attendance intervention plans if your child is absent more than 4 days in a marking period, so make every effort to get your child here on time. Thank you. Dismissal is at 3:15 and car riders parents please make sure you have your hanging tag displayed from your rear view mirror and remain in the single file line and do not attempt to pass on the outside there are street cones at the crosswalk. Wednesday, September 13th at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. will be our “Back to School” night and our Title I Family Engagement night and Title I orientation in the gymnasium and classrooms. So come out and get a free dinner and learn about Title I and our school. Friday will be our first fun Friday, which will occur twice a month when we have a fun theme for the students to dress up to in accordance to the theme. This Friday is Orange & Black Tiger Pride Day. As you have heard by now our school colors have officially been changed to Black and Orange the colors of a tiger. We want to show of our new colors to the world and so have your child dress up in tiger colors of orange, black and white. We can’t wait to see your tiger pride. Parents please remember that there are two main forms of transportation, either a bus rider, or a car rider. For the safety of our students and the running of the front office your child should either ride the bus or be picked up by car. It is not our practice or policy to pick up your child from the front office every day. The last thing to remember is that KRA, iReady and MAP testing will take place this week. That is it for now, please continue to follow us and receive information through our Facebook, Instagram, text messages, email, automated calls, & DOJO. Well have a great evening and we will see you in the morning. Tigers let me hear you roar. ROAR!!!

You are invited to the Family Support Meeting hosted by the Lower Shore Autism Community, scheduled for Tuesday, September 12th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The meeting will take place at Dove Point.

We cordially invite you to join us for Family Success Night on either Thursday, September 21st or Wednesday, October 18th. This event will provide an opportunity for you to participate in the workshops detailed on the attached flyer below. We look forward to your attendance and engagement.

Next monthly Wicomico Board of Education meeting will be 7 pm Tue Sept. 12 in the Board of Education Auditorium, 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. Pre-registration for public comments required. Online pre-registration open through Mon Sept 11. https://board_public_comments.wcboe.org/

Hello Families, This is your final chance to report your child's summer reading books for Kids Read Now. Please report these books no later than Friday, September 8th. Here are three ways to report: Visit our website: portal.kidsreadnow.org Text a 3-digit book code to 576576 Call 937.576.4086 and follow the voice prompts Any questions or concerns, please reach out to Susie Jones at sjones@wcboe.org or call 410-677-5816. Thank you! - Susie Jones - Title I Family Engagement Specialist Hola familias, Esta es su última oportunidad para informar sobre los libros de lectura de verano de su hijo para Kids Read Now. Informe estos libros a más tardar el viernes 8 de septiembre. Aquí hay tres formas de informar: Visite nuestro sitio web: portal.kidsreadnow.org Envíe un mensaje de texto con un código de libro de 3 dígitos al 576576 Llama al 937.576.4086 y sigue las indicaciones de voz. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese con Susie Jones en sjones@wcboe.org o llame al 410-677-5816. ¡Gracias! - Susie Jones - Especialista en participación familiar de Título I Bonjou Fanmi yo, Sa a se dènye chans ou pou rapòte liv lekti ete pitit ou a pou Kids Read Now. Tanpri rapòte liv sa yo pa pita pase vandredi 8 septanm. Men twa fason pou rapòte: Vizite sitwèb nou an: portal.kidsreadnow.org Voye yon kòd liv ki gen 3 chif bay 576576 Rele 937.576.4086 epi suiv envit vwa yo Nenpòt kesyon oswa enkyetid, tanpri kontakte Susie Jones nan sjones@wcboe.org oswa rele 410-677-5816. Mèsi! - Susie Jones - Espesyalis Angajman Fanmi Tit I Olá famílias, Esta é sua última chance de relatar os livros de leitura de verão do seu filho para Kids Read Now. Por favor, relate esses livros até sexta-feira, 8 de setembro. Aqui estão três maneiras de relatar: Visite nosso site: portal.kidsreadnow.org Envie um código de livro de 3 dígitos para 576576 Ligue para 937.576.4086 e siga as instruções de voz Qualquer dúvida ou preocupação, entre em contato com Susie Jones em sjones@wcboe.org ou ligue para 410-677-5816. Obrigado! - Susie Jones - Especialista em Envolvimento Familiar Título I

Good afternoon, West Salisbury families. Day one for our 1st and 2nd graders was awesome. We greeted our tiger cubs with pom-poms and clappers. The smiles from students and parents were priceless. I wanted to touch base with our parents about a few things. Parents, please make sure you check out dress code on the Wicomico County Public Schools website under dress code. We saw students with ripped up jeans and they are not permitted. Also, students that have crocs shoes must have them completely on in the four-wheel drive position or sport position which means that they have the strap on the back. This is mandatory for all students wearing crocs. Parents, if your child is a bus rider or a car rider, in order to change for the day, you must put your request in writing so that we have a copy of the request on record. Finally, please be patient with our dismissal, there will be a few hiccups but we are doing our best to get everyone out in a timely manner. Please do not drive two abreast at dismissal it is dangerous. Be reminded that Kindergarten and PreK do not attend tomorrow they will come either Thursday or Friday depending on the day stated on your back-to-school letter. Our parents left tiger paws for our tiger cubs today. Each Paw had a message. That is it for today. We look forward to an even better day tomorrow. Let me hear you roar. ROAR!!!

Our students are back in school and at the bus stops, crossing the street, and let's all help them get to and from school safely. - Please slow down - Please drive carefully - Stop for stopped school buses - Keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone - Let's keep our children safe - THANK YOU!

Good afternoon West Salisbury families and staff, this is your principal Mr. Binns. I hope you are enjoying your weekend and preparing for the Labor Day Holiday. Well, school officially starts on Tuesday, and we want to give you a few announcements to be aware of. There will be no school on Monday, September 4th because of the Labor Day Holiday. On Tuesday, September 5th school will begin for 1st and 2nd grades only. The doors to the school open up at 8:15 a.m. and classes begin at 8:45 a.m. Students are dismissed at 3:15 p.m. and students must be picked up, or have left school by 3:45 p.m. Kindergarten and PreK students do not attend school on Tuesday, but parents are able to have parent-teacher conferences with their child’s teacher on Tuesday or Wednesday if they have called the school to sign up. Kindergarten and PreK students will come to school either Thursday, September 7th or Friday September 8th depending on the date that was highlighted on your back-to-school letter. Again, students in Kindergarten and PreK will not attend school on Tuesday and Wednesday. Also please be aware that all students have access to a free breakfast and lunch every day when they come to school. Another change for the 2023-2024 school year is that West Salisbury is NO LONGER a “Consistent Attire Program” (CAP) school. This means that your child can wear clothes that are not uniformed but the clothes must be in accordance with the Wicomico County Public Schools dress code that can be found on the Wicomico County Public Schools website. https://www.wicomicoschools.org/ click on the “Parents/Students” link at the top and find Dress Code under the letter D. Some basic reminders are no flip-flops or slippers, no ripped jeans or ripped pants, no hats, visors, and no tops that promote violence, drugs, profanity, etc. Parents, please remember we will have our announcements on Facebook, Instagram, automated calls, emails, text messages, Thrillshare Live Feed, and DOJO. Finally, parents that are dropping off your children please remain in your cars and pull up to the cones in the street and allow the staff to let your child out and we will escort them to the building. Remember to drive slowly and follow the crosswalk attendant, because our students’ safety is a priority. Well, that is it for now we hope you have wonderful holiday, and we will see you either on Tuesday if you are 1st or 2nd grade, Thursday or Friday if you are Kindergarten or PreK and we will see EVERYONE next Monday 11th. See you later. Tigers let me hear you roar. ROAR!!!

Good evening West Salisbury Families, this is your child’s principal Mr. Binns, it was so good to be able to see all of our smiling tiger cubs and families today at West Salisbury’s Tiger’s Den. We had a packed house and each of you were able to meet your teachers and see staff from last year. This is to remind you that you will be able to receive messages through our ThrillShare via text message, Facebook, Instagram, and voice messages. Please be looking out for our messages this Sunday to inform you of the plan for the first day. Enjoy your evening and we hope you have a wonderful Thursday. We are the tiger nation. Let me hear you ROAR!!!