
WCS: Important Dates:
Feb. 12 - Professional Learning Day (no school for students)
Feb. 15 and 16 - Winter Break (no school for staff or students)
Feb. 17 - School resumes for everyone

Parents,
It is the time of year when we reach out to our parents, guardians, and stakeholders to gain feedback/input as we begin planning for 2021-2022 school year. This survey is one of the most important surveys that we extend to our school community because the results from the survey guide us as we plan for the upcoming school year. The survey is now open and will remain open for about three weeks. All feedback is anonymous.
In order to collect feedback from you, we need you to take this survey only once for your child or children. Simply choose the school(s) that your child(ren) attends once you access the survey link. Our goal is to collect input from a minimum of 125 parents and stakeholders.
Please click on the links or use a QR reader on your phone to access the survey.
Survey in English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY22WCSDParent
Survey in Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/ParentSurveyFY22Spanish
Thank you in advance for your participation in this survey!
Susan Tison
Instructional Coach/Family Engagement Coordinator

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Learning Coaches,
Center Elementary Staff continue to prioritize the needs of our students. We have used feedback from surveys to address the needs of our parents and students. We address these needs each month using the Home and School Connection newsletter.
You may ask yourself, "How does reading a newsletter like this help me at home?" The answer to that question is this...We have found that the Home and School Connection newsletter addresses many of the needs identified in the surveys that you have taken. Each month, the newsletter shares new ideas that offer ideas and strategies to you that build positive character traits, make learning fun with simple activities, enhance parenting skills and discipline, and strengthen our family and school relationships and partnerships.
This month, be sure to read the noted sections below that we have highlighted as a focus based on your input:
-Short Notes
-The nitty-gritty on grit
-Be Independent
-Find "lightbulb moments"
-Declare a "do-over"
- Use self-motivation.
-Big project, big success
-Online safety 101
-Math squares: A brain workout
We hope you enjoy the entire newsletter and feel that the highlighted sections above will be great if you only have time to skim the topics.
English Newsletter: https://5il.co/pih2
Spanish Newsletter: https://5il.co/pih1

Attention Parents: Progress Reports for the 3rd nine weeks will go out this afternoon with students. Please check your child's book bag to find this report. Digital students will pick up progress reports tomorrow, Feb. 9th during office hours. We want you to be informed of your child's progress.

Attention Parents!
Please read this letter from our principal, Mr. Tyler A. Bennett about our First Semester Virtual Honors Day Ceremonies that will take place Tuesday (K-2) and Wednesday (3-5) of this week!
Click the links to access the letters in English and other translations.
English: https://5il.co/p6nl
Spanish: https://5il.co/p6ni
Vietnamese: https://5il.co/p6nk
Thai: https://5il.co/p6nj
Have a great afternoon!

This is a reminder that we are accepting t-shirt orders for this "Oh The Places We Will Go READ" t-shirt through February 1st. See flyer for pricing & details.

Attention Parents!
It's report card week! Be sure to check your child's book bag for report cards coming home. If you have concerns about your child's progress, please reach out to your child's teacher to set up a phone conference or Google Meets. Digital student report cards can be picked up from the front office tomorrow (1-14) or Friday (1-15) during office hours from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We appreciate your parental support! Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Shakila Gibson
Center Elementary School
Family Engagement Coordinator
sgibson@ware.k12.ga.us
(912) 287-2366

Enjoy this month's Home & School Connection Newsletter. Read this edition to learn tips about how to support your child in reading, math, social emotional matters, organization, and much more!
English: https://5il.co/ohx3
Spanish: https://5il.co/ohx2


Happy New Year from Center Elementary School Staff!
2021 is going to be a great year!

Center Elementary Staff would like to share a resource with families if food happens to be a need for you over the holidays while school is closed. Please click on the link in your preferred language to learn more about this resource. We hope you enjoy the holidays and stay safe!
English: https://5il.co/nz1r
Spanish: https://5il.co/nz1s
Vietnamese: https://5il.co/nz1t