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Hello Parents! Just a friendly reminder that the Pre-K Expo is happening tomorrow, Friday, April 19th, at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. Join us anytime between 9 AM to 1 PM to explore all the exciting opportunities for your little ones! Don't forget, there will be drawings for free trikes! Looking forward to seeing you there!"
Building Brighter Futures Episode 10. Watch this episode to learn more about preschool and kindergarten enrollment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9JsGpCR__4
Enrollment information and applications can be found at https://boe.rale.k12.wv.us/ .
Dear Raleigh County Schools Parents and Guardians,
On Monday, April 8, 2024, it is anticipated between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM that our region will experience a partial solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, blocking all or a portion of the sun’s rays.
Medical professionals advise it is always dangerous to look directly at the sun without appropriate eye protection. Out of an abundance of caution, Raleigh County Schools (RCS) will be taking extra steps for your child’s safety.
•RCS will follow a regular schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024.
•All schools have been encouraged to share the solar eclipse viewing experience with students by utilizing television feeds or internet live streams.
•Resources and lessons about the solar eclipse are available from the West Virginia Department of Education, NASA, and other science outlets.
•School staff will advise students of the dangers of looking directly at the sun at any time, especially during the solar eclipse.
•Students will not be permitted outside for any activities other than those planned and approved by the principal during the hours of 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This includes recess, athletics, band or other outdoor after school activities.
•As students are dismissed, staff will be on hand to instruct students not to look directly at the sun and to monitor as they exit the building.
The eclipse may occur during dismissal time. RCS asks parents to reinforce the dangers of looking at the sun and to remind their children not to look directly at the sun on their way home from school on Monday, April 8, 2024.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this unique learning experience and ask that you talk with your children about the eclipse prior to school on Monday, April 8.
If your child will be attending a Preschool in Raleigh County next year join us on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM at the Raleigh County Convention Center.
The Scholastic Book Fair will take place at Fairdale Elementary December 4-8, 2023. Parents are invited to stop by and do a little Christmas shopping at our book fair December 4th, Monday, 4-6pm. Students who bring cash will be able to shop the book fair Tuesday - Friday, December 5-8.
Fairdale Elementary Snowball Dance will be held December 8. PK-2nd grade students dance 5-6:30pm, while 3-5 students dance 6:30-8pm. Admission is $5. Light up toys and concessions will be for sale. PK-2 students must have at least one parent present during the entire stay at the dance. 3-5 students may be dropped off and picked up/signed out at end of dance. All proceeds benefit PK-2 grade classrooms.
Free tutoring is available to WV students at www.tutorwv.com.
Dress-up days in December 2023 for Fairdale Elementary.
Fall 2023 Elementary Sports Information. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1854726/E.7A_-_Elementary_Athletics_06.14.2022.pdf
The following message is about Kindergarten and Pre-K.
If your child has been placed at Fairdale Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year for Pre-K you should have received a phone call from our pre-k teachers. Initial placements have been made to this point, however; you can still submit a Pre-K application to the board of education for pre-k enrollment.
Kindergarten applications are also still being accepted. Applications for both Pre-K and Kindergarten are available on the board of education website or at the school.
Friday, May 5th is Document Day. Those who have already enrolled for Pre-K and Kindergarten or are wishing to enroll can bring the required enrollment documents to the school. The documents needed to enroll are posted on Fairdale's school Facebook page.
If you have any questions, you may call the school anytime.
Thank you and have a great evening!
Raleigh County Schools invites your upcoming kindergarten student to the Kindergarten Round-Up Camp.
Dates: July 24-28
Time: 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Congratulations to the Raleigh County Teacher of the Year 2022-2023 finalists.
· Danny Treadway, Academy of Careers and Technology
· Ashley Ward, Bradley Elementary School
· Bethany Daniels, Fairdale Elementary School
· Rebecca Chapman, Hollywood Elementary School
· Caleb Wills, Shady Spring Middle School
· Melissa Brammer, Stratton Elementary School
Final Penny War Update!
Last Friday, students brought in a total of $3,671.94!
This brought our grand total for the penny war fundraiser to $7,164.86!
This has been the most incredible and fun fundraiser! It definitely exceeded all expectation. Staff, students, and community members alike all enjoyed the daily updates and finding out the standings. In fact, we have had so much fun that it has been decided that this will become an annual Fairdale tradition.
FINAL grade level standings:
3rd grade: $224.10 (Penny War Champions!
PK: $19.48 (2nd place)
5th grade: -$54.26 (3rd place)
1st grade: -$57.62 (4th place)
4th grade: -$75.66 (5th place)
Kindergarten: -$86.21 (6th place)
2nd grade: -$90.47 (7th place)
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.To register for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old before July 1. For more information visit https://www.boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/prek-and-kindergarten#pkf .
Pre-K Enrollment and Kindergarten Registration will open on April 3rd! For more information go to https://www.boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/prek-and-kindergarten#pkf .
Free afterschool tutoring
Raleigh County Schools is happy to announce opportunities for students across the county to receive free afterschool tutoring. These services are made possible through Extended Program grants and provided by your child’s home school certified teachers.
Tutoring services may include…
· In person one-on-one or small group - core content academic sessions
· In person one-on-one or small group - critical school success tutoring sessions for items such as (organization skills, technology skills, study skills, test taking tips, etc.)
· In person one-on-one or small group - enrichment support (high stakes test prep SAT, ACT, etc., academic fairs, college/job readiness preparation, etc.)
Please contact your child’s school for details on scheduling tutoring services.
Not all schools offer after school services or services in all areas.
Raleigh County Schools Attendance Poster Contest
Have a safe and celebratory Independence Day weekend!
You can view the 2022-23 School Calendar here! https://5il.co/19g1s