Good evening West Salisbury families, This is the second message of two coming your way. This message is for the parents of our second graders who will be attending graduation, tomorrow, Friday June 7. But all parents are welcomed to listen if you will be coming to a graduation, next week so listen up. I am coming with some exciting news. The moment has come for us to celebrate the accomplishments of our tiger cubs for the 2023-2024 school year. As we finish up the school year, we will be having our end of year award ceremonies starting tomorrow. Parents please listen carefully as we give you instructions for tomorrow's events. Friday, June 7, 2024 we will be having our 2nd grade award ceremony. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium and will begin at 10:00 a.m. Doors will be opened for entry at 9:30 a.m. Here are the guidelines that must be followed in order to make the entry as smooth as possible. Only two adults are permitted to attend the ceremony and there will be no exceptions. If a family of a student brings more than two adults the third adult will NOT be allowed in. Adults MUST bring their picture identification and have been checked into the RAPTOR safety system, in order to be allowed into the building. This is for the safety of our students. Children under the age of 18 and babies are not permitted to attend the ceremony, there will be no exceptions. In order to allow parents that are unable to attend the ceremony will be stream on a Zoom link on our school DOJO. Balloons, noise makers and large floating gifts will not be allowed into the building, and gifts that are brought into the building must be able to be placed in your lap or on the floor in front of you. After the ceremony parents are allowed to sign their child out for the remainder of the day without any penalty. If your child remains until the end of the day they will not be permitted to have any of the gifts with them in the school those gifts must be taken home with the parent or left at the front office. Parking for the award ceremony will be in the bus parking lot in the back of the school and families are permitted to park on the grass in an organized manner. From there you will have to enter in the front of the building where a table will be outside to begin the sign in process where you will be given further instructions on entering the building. Finally, our administrative team knows how exciting it is for your child to receive various awards for having a successful year and completing the requirements for second grade, but it is the expectation that parents show appreciation for all guests attending by celebrating your child in a respectful manner to all those in attendance. We look forward to an amazing time here in the tiger’s den and I look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces. Tigers let me hear you roar. ROAR!!!
Good Evening Tiger Families. This is your child’s principal Mr. Binns, bursting with excitement to share some "ROARING" updates from West Salisbury Elementary! This is the first of two messages you will receive tonight. The second message will be specifically for 2nd grade parents concerning tomorrow’s award ceremony. So here is message number one. This message will serve as your Sunday message so please pay close attention to the following announcements. This will be the first of two As we finish off the school year, next week, June 10th - June 12th will be early dismissal days. Students must be picked up at 12:15 pm. All students must be picked up no later than 12:45 p.m. If your student is a bus rider, please be outside to pick them up three hours earlier than the regular time which would be around 12:15 when the busses leave West Salisbury. As we begin to close out this amazing year, we will be celebrating our Tiger Cubs and all their hard work. Please take note of your student’s date and time: 2nd Grade Award Ceremony- Friday, June 7th, time: 10:00 am. 1st Grade Award Ceremony - Monday, June 10th, time: 10:00 am. Kindergarten Award Ceremony - Tuesday, June 11th, time: 10:00 am. Pre-K Award Ceremony - Wednesday, June 12th, Time: 9:30 am (Mrs. Baldwin, Ms. Muir, Mrs. Shrieves), time: 10:45 am (Ms. Cunningham, Mrs. Lanzi). Parents, there will be a board meeting on Tuesday, June 11th if you would like to attend at 1:30 p.m. This will be the last board meeting for the 2023-2024 school year. Two of our tiger cubs will be reciting the pledge of allegiance. Finally, our last day of school will be on Wednesday, June 12th and it will be summer vacation. We hope you have a safe and exciting vacation and we look forward to seeing our tiger cubs back in the fall for the 2024-2025 school year. As we prepare for the last week of school, remember to recharge tonight with a good night's sleep. We're eagerly anticipating the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments ahead at West Salisbury Elementary. One last time, Tigers, let me hear you ROAR!
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/. This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, June 4 through 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 10.
Good Evening Tiger Families, this is your child’s principal Mr. Binns with a few announcements for this upcoming week. This coming Monday, we will have our 2nd Grade Transition to North Salisbury. Tomorrow, Monday, June 3rd, our 2nd grade Tiger Cubs will visit North Salisbury as they begin their transition to 3rd grade! Parents are NOT permitted to attend. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, we will have our Dudes for Donuts event from 7:45 am - 8:30 am. Parents, please bring your ID, and note that no one under 21 will be allowed to attend. We ask that all parents attending please park in the back of the school on the bus ramp. As we begin to close out this amazing year, we will be celebrating our Tiger Cubs and all their hard work by having our award ceremonies. Please take note of your child’s date and time:2nd Grade Award Ceremony- Friday, June 7th beginning at 10:00 am, 1st Grade Award Ceremony will take place next Monday, June 10th beginning at 10:00 am, Kindergarten’s ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 11th at 10:00 am, and Pre-K Award Ceremony will take place on the last day of school Wednesday, June 12th with a split ceremony with the first ceremony beginning at 9:30 for Mrs. Baldwin, Ms. Muir, Mrs. Shrieves classes and 10:45 am for the second ceremony for Ms. Cunningham and Mrs. Lanzi’s classes. Well that is it for this week and we look forward to an amazing week in the tiger’s den. Make sure that tonight you get a good night's sleep and prepare to be your best. Tigers, let me hear you ROAR!
Good evening Tiger Families of West Salisbury Elementary! This call and email are to share reminders for our Field Day tomorrow, Friday 5/24/24.
First, please note that if we have to cancel field day in the event of inclement weather, we will send messages to update families tomorrow morning. If we are unable to hold field day tomorrow due to inclement weather, the rain date is next Friday, May 31st. We hope that we will be able to host field day as scheduled tomorrow, but wanted to share this important information in the event that we had no alternative but to cancel and reschedule.
For field day, please note that only 2 parents/adults are permitted to attend per child; no children, babies, or siblings will be permitted to attend. Additionally, strollers are not permitted. When arriving for field day, parents are directed to please park in the grass lot to the side of the school off of Adventist next to the bus loop. Guests are not permitted to park in the front parking area as it is reserved for staff; with exception being the handicapped parking spots being available for those who require.
Parents are not permitted to attend the opening ceremony or remain at the school for the duration of the day. Instead, parents should plan on attending their child's field day times.
Prekindergarten & Kindergarten events begin at 9:30am through 12 noon, with parents/guardians leaving at noon.
First & Second grade events begin at 12:45pm through 2:45pm, with parents/guardians leaving at 2:45pm.
Please note that all parents/guardians MUST have their photo ID (such as driver's license, passport, etc.) to go through the Raptor system in order to be allowed entrance.
Students must wear sneakers and sports clothing that could possibly get wet. Students that do not have sneakers will not be permitted to participate in the events for safety.
We look forward to an awesome and exciting day!
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
School Status Alert: Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Tuesday, May 21. 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 evening West Salisbury families. This message is for Pre-Kindergarten families only. This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 is our PreK to Kindergarten transition day. During this transition, PreK students will take a short visit to each of the Kindergarten classes, to get an idea of what Kindergarten will be like next year. During the transition each Kindergarten teacher will have a short 5 min presentation, a song, and what is done in Kindergarten. Parents of the PreK students are permitted to attend. Parents must have their photo ID in order to be checked into our Raptor Safety System. We can only allow two adults per student to attend the transition. No children, babies, toddlers, strollers, or family members under the age of 18 are allowed to attend. Parents, will park in the bus parking lot on Adventist Drive and come into the school through the front entrance. The transition will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 10:50 a.m. Parents will be allowed to sign in at 9:45 a.m. and go to their PreK child’s classroom and transition with them as they go to all five Kindergarten classes. Parents are not allowed to take pictures or videos during the transition and immediately at the end of the transition, parents must sign out at the front office, and turn in their sticker. We look forward to a great time for our PreK students tomorrow. Thank you for your attention to this message. Tigers let me hear you roar. ROAR!!!
May 19, 2024
Good Evening Tiger Families, This is Mr. Binns, your Principal, bursting with excitement to share some "ROARING" updates from West Salisbury Elementary!
iReady/Map Testing - ALL WEEK: It's time to show off all the learning our tiger cubs have accomplished throughout the year! Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a nutritious breakfast, and arrives at school on time for iReady and Map Testing all week.
Kindergarten Field Trip to Oakleys Farm - Monday, May 20th:Kindergarten Tiger Cubs will be heading to Oakleys Farm tomorrow, Monday, May 20th, for a field trip. Parents, please ensure your student dresses appropriately for the weather.
Pre-K Transition to Kindergarten - Tuesday, May 21st: This Tuesday, our Pre-K Tiger cubs will tour the Kindergarten classrooms. Pre-K parents are welcome to attend. The tour will take place from 10:30 am - 11:00 am.
Field Day and PAC Meeting - Friday, May 24th: Get ready for Field Day this upcoming Friday! Dr. Eagle has organized an exciting day of physical activity and teamwork. Please ensure your child dresses appropriately for the warm weather as students will be outside all day. Parents, join us during Field Day and enjoy ice cream with your child during the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting at your student’s grade level scheduled time. We will review what Title 1 looks like at West Salisbury: 1st and 2nd Grade: 11:00 am - 11:45 am, Pre-K and K: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm. We can't wait to see you there! No School - Monday, May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day: Just a reminder that all schools will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. Dudes for Donuts Invitations Due: If you plan to attend our Dudes for Donuts event on June 4th from 7:45 am - 8:45 am, please ensure you return the invitation as soon as possible so we can prepare for this awesome event! As we prepare for another week of adventures and learning, remember to recharge tonight with a good night's sleep. We're eagerly anticipating the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments ahead at West Salisbury Elementary. Tigers, let me hear you ROAR!
Upcoming Board of Education Monthly Meeting Dates and Times:
Board of Education monthly meetings will take place on these second Tuesdays through the summer:
June 11 at 1:30 p.m.,
July 9 at 7 p.m.,
and Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m.
The Board of Education meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m. in odd-numbered months and 1:30 p.m. in even-numbered months.
Note: The date of the May 2024 Board meeting was moved from May 14 to May 7 due to the Maryland Primary Election on the later date. The meeting time was adjusted from 7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to remove a scheduling conflict with the Wicomico County budget hearing the evening of May 7.
Good Evening, West Salisbury Tiger Families!
This is Mr. Binns, your Principal, bursting with excitement to share some "ROARING" updates from West Salisbury Elementary!
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5th-11th:
Let's celebrate our amazing teachers! From May 5th-11th, show your appreciation for their love, hard work, and dedication to your child's education.
Mental Health Matters Week - May 5th-11th:
Join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week from May 5th to May 11th. We have daily themes planned to promote and support or mental well-being:
• Mellow Monday: Wear your pajamas to school for a stress-free start - Monday, May 6th.
• Tiger Tuesday: Show your Tiger Family spirit by wearing West Salisbury gear - Tuesday, May 7th.
• Tie Dye Wednesday: Embrace colorful clothes to represent our diverse emotions - Wednesday, May 8th.
• Thriving Thursday: Wear green to support mental health awareness - Thursday, May 9th.
• Free to be Me Friday: Wear something that brings you joy and smiles - Friday, May 10th.
Progress Reports Posted - Wednesday, May 8th:Check the Parent Portal on Wednesday, May 8th for your child's progress report. Please, schedule a conference with your child's teacher through class DOJO if needed.
Family Night and ERACE the STIGMA 5K Run/Walk - Friday, May 10th:
Join us at Salisbury City Park from 5:00pm-8:00pm to support Mental Health Awareness. Let's show our support and erase the stigma together!
No School - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - Primary Election Day:
All schools will be closed on Tuesday, May 14th due to the Primary Elections.
PK/K Spring Concert / 1st/2nd Grade Art Show - Wednesday, May 15th
Mark your calendars for the evening of Wednesday, May 15th! West Salisbury will be hosting our PK and Kindergarten Spring Concert along with the 1st/2nd Grade Art Show.
PK and Kindergarten Parents, keep an eye out for permission slips this week, allowing your child to participate in our Spring Concert. It's an event not to be missed!
Teddy Bear Tea with Me - Thursday, May 16th:
RSVP for our Teddy Bear Tea with Me event on May 16th from 7:45am-8:45am. It will most definitely be a beary fun time!
As we gear up for another week filled with adventures and learning, remember to recharge tonight with a good night's sleep. We're eagerly anticipating the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments ahead at West Salisbury Elementary. Tigers, let me hear you ROAR!
Good evening, West Salisbury Tiger Families! This is Mr. Binns, your Principal, bursting with excitement to share some "ROARING" updates from West Salisbury Elementary! PK Field Trip to Easton Playseum - Monday, April 29th: Mrs. Lanzi and Mrs. Shrieves' PK tiger cubs are heading to the Easton Playseum for an educational adventure tomorrow, Monday, April 29th. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time and fully prepared for this exciting trip.1st Grade Field Trip to Shorebirds Baseball Game - Tuesday, April 30th: Our 1st Grade tiger cubs will be heading to a field trip to the Shorebirds Baseball game on Tuesday, April 30th. Please make sure students are dressed accordingly as they will be outside, and the weather is forecasted to be in the 80s. Kindergarten Field Trip to Salisbury Zoo: Kindergarten tiger cubs will also be taking field trips to the Salisbury Zoo throughout the week. Please be sure to look at the weather and have your student dress accordingly. Wednesday: Ms. Mitschke and Mrs. Kelly's class, Thursday: Mrs. Shultie and Mrs. Kurten's class, Friday: Ms. Dunlap's class. Perfect Attendance Celebration - Thursday, May 2nd: This Thursday, we are celebrating our tiger cubs who had perfect attendance in 1st and 2nd grade for their dedication to getting to school every day. These tiger cubs will go on a field trip to Ripley’s in Ocean City! FUN FRIDAY HAT DAY - Friday, May 3rd: It's a FUN FRIDAY this week! Let's end the week with style! Students can wear their favorite hats to school on Friday, May 3rd. RSVPs DUE for Teddy Bear Tea with Me - Friday, May 3rd (event is May 16th): Don't forget to sign up and return the invitation by Friday, May 3rd for Teddy Bear Tea with Me. It's going to be a beary fun time. The event will be on May 16th from 7:45-8:45 am. Shorebirds Hit the Books Game - Sunday, May 5th at 2:00pm: Join the Tiger Nation this Sunday, May 5th, at 2 pm for our Hit the Books Shorebirds game! Each student received 2 tickets last week. Tickets can be redeemed for free at the box office. We can't wait to see you there! Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5th-11th: May 5th-11th is Teacher Appreciation Week - be sure to show your appreciation to our amazing teachers for their love, hard work, and dedication to your child's education. Mental Health Matters Week - May 5th-11th: May 5th - May 11th is also Mental Health Awareness Week. Look out for posts about our daily themes. Let's prioritize mental health awareness and support each other. PK Raising a Reader End of the Year assembly: Permission slips for the PK Only Raising a Reader End of the Year Assembly went out on Friday. Please return them to your child's classroom teacher if you would like to attend. As we rev up for another week filled with adventures and learning, don't forget to recharge tonight with a good night's sleep. We're all eagerly anticipating the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments that await us at West Salisbury Elementary. Tigers, let me hear you ROAR!
The Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration was a very special night of celebrating top teachers as well as supporters from the community. Here are some highlights from the evening, including recognition of the 2024 Friends of Education, Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates and the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council. Thanks to both organizations for what they do to support youth both now and in the past.
More photos from the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration are posted here: https://wicomicoschools.smugmug.com/Wicomico-Teacher-of-the-Year-Spring-Celebration-2024
🌟 Breaking News: PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY 🌟
Guess who's taking the reins as our honorary Principal for the Day this Friday, April 19th? Drumroll, please... 🥁 It's none other than the incredible Andrew Bontempo Dionisio! 🎉🐯 Let's give a roaring round of applause for our lucky tiger cub who's about to lead the way! 👑 Congratulations!
Good evening, awesome West Salisbury Tiger Families! This is Mr. Binns, your Principal, bursting with excitement to share some "ROARING" updates from West Salisbury Elementary! Third Term Report Cards were sent home on Friday. Please remember to sign the envelope and return it to your child’s teacher! If you did not receive your child report card you should be receiving it Monday. Also, if needed be sure to schedule a conference with your chid's teacher for Wednesday, April 17th, during our Parent Conference Night from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Reach out to your child's teacher ASAP to confirm your preferred time slot. Remember, you must have a scheduled slot in order to meet with your child's teacher. Our PreK students are gearing up for a blast at the Delmarva Discovery Center. Mark your calendars: Mrs. Muir and Ms. Cunningham's class will go on Monday, followed by Mrs. Shrieves, Mrs. Lanzi, and Mrs. Baldwin's classes on Tuesday. Parents please be reminded that when your child is on a field trip, although you are the parent you are NOT permitted to take your child during the field trip the teacher is responsible for your child until the child is dismissed from school. Parents are not permitted to take them to different exhibits or even to leave early, the student must remain with their teacher until the end of the day. We want to give a big shout out to all of our students and families that participated in the Kids American Heart Challenge. Our tiger cubs played a pivotal role in raising funds to support children that have heart conditions. Director Kimberly Moore came to help us celebrate our school for setting multiple records and to be a part of our famous pie in the face for all students that participated in this wonderful event. Our school set a record and raised $5,740.31, with our top three classes that raised funds being Mrs. Krull’s class in first place, Mrs. Wharton’s class in second place and Mrs. Shultie’s class in third place. Finally, our overall winner was Trevon Davis who raised a whopping $1,161.59 This proves why the tiger nation is the best because we do for our community. Who will be our honorary Principal this Friday, April 19th? Any student who purchased a ticket will have a chance. Stay tuned for our winner! We will be drawing our lucky winner tomorrow during the morning announcements. Drumroll, please... This Fun Friday is all about celebrating friendship! Pair up with your bestie and dress as twins – it's Friendship Day at West Salisbury Elementary! Let's flood the halls with matching outfits and double the fun! As we rev up for another week filled with adventures and learning, don't forget to recharge tonight with a good night's sleep. We're all eagerly anticipating the laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments that await us at West Salisbury Elementary. Tigers, let me hear you ROAR!
April 2nd, 2024
Good Tuesday Evening, West Salisbury Tiger Families!
This is Mrs. Harrington, your Dean of Students, bringing you some "ROARING" updates from West Salisbury Elementary.
Return from Spring Break - Wednesday, April 3rd
We trust that everyone had a relaxing, healthy, and safe spring break. A quick reminder – our tiger cubs will be back to school tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3rd.
Early Dismissal Day - Friday, April 5th
Friday, April 5th will be an early dismissal day for our students. They will be dismissed at 12:15 PM, and must be picked up by 12:45 PM at the latest. Parents, please adjust your schedules accordingly to ensure you are at the bus stop to pick up your student. This marks the end of our 3rd term. Report cards will be distributed the following week.
Attendance Matters!
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's education.
Consider this: if your child misses 2 school days a month, they miss 20 days a year. That translates to a loss of 30 hours of math instruction and 60 hours of reading and writing instruction. Every absence and tardiness adds up, impacting your child's learning. We emphasize this because your child's education is invaluable. Our tiger cubs deserve the best, and that starts with consistent attendance. Your efforts to ensure they attend school on time are deeply appreciated. Together, let's provide them with the outstanding education they deserve. Thank you for your commitment to our students' success.
Picking Up Students:
A gentle reminder to all parents regarding student pickup procedures. Please refrain from arriving and waiting in the office area before 3:10 PM for regular dismissal pickups. Respecting this policy ensures that our staff can focus on their duties, facilitating a smoother and more organized dismissal process.
Cell Phone use in Front Office
We kindly request that cellphones remain stowed away while in this area to maintain a safe and focused environment for our students and staff.
As we gear up for another week filled with excitement and learning, remember to get a good night's sleep tonight. We're eagerly anticipating the learning, laughter, and unforgettable moments that await us at West Salisbury Elementary. Tigers, let me hear you roar – ROAR!!
Attached you will find images featuring this week's letter days and the PK-5 Lunch, PK-5 Breakfast, and Snack Menu for April.
Today is the last day of instruction for Wicomico students before spring break. Schools dismiss 3 hours early today. The school system will be closed Thursday through Monday for everyone. On Tuesday, April 2, the Central Office and school offices will reopen. Schools will reopen for instruction on Wednesday, April 3. Have a great spring break!
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold a Superintendent’s Open Door Session 4-6PM Wednesday, March 27 to hear people’s concerns, ideas or questions on any issue involving Wicomico Schools. No appointment needed. Open Door Sessions are held in the Wicomico County Public Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. For information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
