Whitmire Community School

Early Release is this Wednesday, January 26th!

Due to the threat of inclement weather on Friday, January 21, the School District of Newberry County will move instruction to an asynchronous (not live) instruction day. Teachers will post assignments for students to complete, but there will be no live Google Meets on this day. Students will have a five-school-day window of time to turn in eLearning assignments. If assignments are not returned within that five-school-day window, the student may be counted absent for the day. It is expected that we will return to normal schedule on Monday, January 24. If your child has experienced symptoms, been identified as a close or household contact, or tested positive, please remember to report that to the school nurse through the use of the Covid Reporting Link found on the school and district websites. We appreciate your patience and understanding during our eLearning time and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.

Following the recent updates from S.C. DHEC on January 10, 2022, the School District of Newberry County has revised its procedures regarding COVID-19 infection or exposure. Changes in these procedures will take effect beginning January 11, 2022 and can be found at bit.ly/3JVDcN9.

NCSD Recruitment Fair

Reporting Link for COVID-19: https://forms.gle/rttQ6CNS2eaRWVQJ8

WCS Book Fair! Click flyer below to access the online link! https://drive.google.com/file/d/15GYNuqvOGEI1VQsjiQVmzmOOysuOIEQU/view?usp=sharing

WCS Career Center Day Highlights: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wBvs3bFo8ucTOVhraOaXNrsvTDzB2yki?usp=sharing

Schoology Links for Parents: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1458596/Schoology_-_Parent_Guide.pdf Technology Links for Parents: https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/browse/242230

SIC Nominations for Term 2021-2023: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYf38GRNJetFZiYAMgut0z5BtM_9BBEEDM9p18Md3YvlaFkA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Fall Sports Information: 2021 Fall Sports Information for Whitmire Community School Admission prices for Fall Sports: Varsity Football - $8.00 Jr. High Football- $6.00 Varsity Volleyball- $6.00 Jr. High Volleyball- $5.00 Girls Tennis – No charge Volleyball: Tickets will be sold at the gate. As you enter the gym, home fans will sit in the bleachers to the left and visiting fans will sit on the opposite side. Social distancing guidelines should be followed. Please purchase tickets with the correct dollar amount. We may not be able to make change. At the conclusion of the match please exit the gym immediately. The gym will be open to spectators 30 minutes before match time. Varsity Football: Tickets will be sold at the ticket booth and all those who purchase full price tickets will enter through the main gate. Gold Cards (Newberry County Sr. Citizens Only), Booster Club Members, District Employee ID’s, and SCHSL pass holders will enter at the pass gate. Please purchase tickets with the correct dollar amount. We may not be able to make change. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while waiting in the ticket line. Those in attendance will have access to only one concession stand so be mindful of social distancing guidelines while waiting in line. Home and visiting restrooms are available. Home games begin at 7:30pm and the spectator gates will open at 6:30pm. At the conclusion of the contest please exit the stadium immediately. No spectators will be allowed on the field. Jr. High Football: Tickets will be sold at the main gate. Gold Cards (Newberry County Sr. Citizens Only), Booster Club Members, District Employee ID’s and SCHSL pass holders will enter at the main gate as well. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines when waiting in line at the gate. Home and visiting restrooms are available. Those in attendance will have access to only one concession stand so be mindful of social distancing guidelines while waiting in line. Please purchase tickets with the correct dollar amount. We may not be able to make change. Home games begin at 5:30pm and the spectator gate will open at 4:45pm. At the conclusion of the contest please exit the stadium immediately. No spectators will be allowed on the field. Girls Tennis: No spectators will be allowed in the areas reserved for players. We encourage you to bring chairs to sit in the other available areas. Those in attendance should follow social distancing guidelines. *We highly encourage the wearing of masks at all events especially in areas where social distancing cannot be maintained.

Reporting Link for Covid-19: https://forms.gle/rttQ6CNS2eaRWVQJ8

We are so excited to see all of our wonderful Wolverines this year! (If you have not completed registration, please call the front office at 803-694-2320.)

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO FERPA https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/resources/ferpa-general-guidance-parents?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Are you zoned for Whitmire Community School? You can check which school you are zoned for by clicking the link below. https://map.newberrycounty.net/school/

Registration Links for the 2021-2022 School Year: *NEW STUDENT* https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/new-student-registration *RETURNING STUDENT* https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/returning-student-registration-english

Encuesta Comunitaria de ESSER III El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Newberry necesita información sobre el gasto de la asignación de ARP - ESSER III. El SDNC recibió más de $ 15,2 millones para abordar la pérdida de aprendizaje y las necesidades académicas relacionadas con la pandemia de Covid19. Los fondos no se pueden utilizar para bonificaciones. El 11 de marzo de 2021, la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARP) se convirtió en ley. El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está proporcionando $ 121,9 mil millones adicionales para el Fondo de Ayuda de Emergencia para Escuelas Primarias y Secundarias (Fondo ESSER III). Esta legislación otorgará estas subvenciones a las agencias educativas estatales (SEA) con el propósito de proporcionar a las agencias educativas locales (LEA) fondos de ayuda de emergencia para abordar el impacto que COVID-19 ha tenido y sigue teniendo en las escuelas primarias y secundarias de todo el país. la Nación. Por favor complete la siguiente encuesta: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe68t0vop3zRC4n7gkjzBg00beljT0orT04uS5Pwd1jEcTAEQ/viewform

Dear Parents and Childcare Providers, Parents and caretakers of young children and the professionals who work with families are experts on the supports and resources available in communities around South Carolina. It is our job as state leaders to listen to you all. The “Transitions from Pre-K to 5K” survey is from the interagency Palmetto Pre-K Transitions Workgroup, and we aim to learn more about what's available around our state to support families in the transition into 5-year-old Kindergarten. We would be incredibly grateful if you would share your thoughts. Please take a moment to complete a very brief survey (about 5 minutes) found here: https://scfirststeps.surveymonkey.com/r/JMYM2J9. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Rachal Hatton-Moore, Two-Generation Coordinator, at rhatton@scfirststeps.org.

South Carolina Department of Education Office of Early Learning and Literacy College and Career Ready Division Survey: Dear Parents and Childcare Providers, Parents and caretakers of young children and the professionals who work with families are experts on the supports and resources available in communities around South Carolina. It is our job as state leaders to listen to you all. The “Transitions from Pre-K to 5K” survey is from the interagency Palmetto Pre-K Transitions Workgroup, and we aim to learn more about what's available around our state to support families in the transition into 5-year-old Kindergarten. We would be incredibly grateful if you would share your thoughts. Please take a moment to complete a very brief survey (about 5 minutes) found here: https://scfirststeps.surveymonkey.com/r/JMYM2J9. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Rachal Hatton-Moore, Two-Generation Coordinator, at rhatton@scfirststeps.org.

WCS Parade of Graduates 2021 Links: Part 1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w3zAZxcDPk Part 2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZsaRRux2EA Part 3-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azENjbme_9M

Elementary Awards Day Links: 1st & 2nd Grades- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kzm2K5fBIk 3rd-5th Grades- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2V8mZMT9jM