WCS Families, we are excited to announce new school hours for the 2021-2022 school year. We hope that sharing this information early will help you plan for the next school year.
DAFFODIL Pre-K 7:30am - 2:15pm
Elementary Schools 7:30am - 2:30pm
Middle Schools 7:50am - 3:30pm
High School 8:15am - 3:15pm
Yearbook distribution day is Monday, May 17th!
Students who have purchased one through the school already or have paid online will receive them on Monday.
However, it is not too late to purchase as we still have a few remaining to sell!
Yearbooks are now $25, and you can purchase one by sending money to school with your student. They will go quickly and you don't want to miss some of the fun things included in this memorable yearbook!
Please contact Brianna Pappy by emailing bpappy@ware.k12.ga.us or calling the school.
Yearbooks will be available until they are sold out.

Yearbook distribution day is Monday, May 17th!
Students who have purchased one through the school already or have paid online will receive them on Monday.
However, it is not too late to purchase as we still have a few remaining to sell!
Yearbooks are now $25, and you can purchase one by sending money to school with your student. They will go quickly and you don't want to miss some of the fun things included in this memorable yearbook!
Please contact Brianna Pappy by emailing bpappy@ware.k12.ga.us or calling the school.
Yearbooks will be available until they are sold out.

Attention Digital Students/Parents:
All Digital student materials will need to be returned on Monday, May 17th at the following times:
Kindergarten & 1st 8:30- 9:30
2nd & 3rd Grade 9:30-10:30
4th & 5th Grade 10:30-11:30
Please return the following:
-Chromebook (needs to be charged)
-Charger
-Mouse
-Jetpack
-Journey's textbook
-Any library books
Please enter from the Riverside entrance to Center Elementary School and stop at the check-in sign in front of the Library.
Thank you!
Listen to Dr. Sonya Bennett describe our Digital Learning Plan for SY21-22 here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/161RlIO1d7GlFnMcClDMz8XsICqVWE7z3/view?ts=609a84e0
Looking for our Digital Learning Plan for SY21-22? Click here: https://5il.co/sjlk
GMAS TESTING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 12th- Science 5th Grade only
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Digital Students/Parents:
Please read the reminders for GMAS testing:
1. Digital students need to arrive between 8:10-8:20. Please follow the new traffic changes that will begin Monday morning (car riders enter from Riverside Avenue).
2. Only bring school-issued Chromebooks/charger cord & charge it before you return tomorrow. Please remember to charge the Chromebook each day after use.
3. Breakfast is served at school if a student wants to eat here.
4. Bring a note with the student's pickup contact information including student/parent name and phone #. Dismissal is at 10:30 AM during testing dates, but if your child finishes early, we will call you for an earlier pickup time. Remember to enter the car rider loop from Riverside Avenue when picking up your child.

GMAS TESTING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 11th-Math 2
Wednesday, May 12th- Science 5th Grade only
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Digital Students/Parents: Please read the reminders for GMAS testing: 1. Digital students need to arrive between 8:10-8:20. Please follow the new traffic changes that will begin Monday morning (car riders enter from Riverside Avenue). 2. Only bring school-issued Chromebooks/charger cord & charge it before you return tomorrow. 3. Breakfast is served at school if a student wants to eat here. 4. Bring a note with the student's pickup contact information including student/parent name and phone #. Dismissal is at 10:30 AM during testing dates, but if your child finishes early, we will call you for an earlier pickup time. Remember to enter the car rider loop from Riverside Avenue when picking up your child.

Attention Center Family!
Important Announcement: Please read this very important parent notice regarding important morning and afternoon traffic changes that will begin on May 10th.
Please check your child's bookbag for these important documents. Principal Letter English: https://5il.co/saq4
Principal Letter Spanish: https://5il.co/sapf
Principal Letter Vietnamese: https://5il.co/sape
Traffic Map View: https://5il.co/sapt
Attention Digital Students/Parents:
All Digital student materials will need to be returned on Monday, May 17th at the following times:
Kindergarten & 1st 8:30- 9:30
2nd & 3rd Grade 9:30-10:30
4th & 5th Grade 10:30-11:30
Please return the following:
-Chromebook (needs to be charged)
-Charger
-Mouse
-Jetpack
-Journey's textbook
-Any library books
Please enter from the Riverside entrance to Center Elementary School and stop at the check-in sign in front of the Library.
Center 5th Graders (Rising 6th Graders):
Mrs. Richardson, Band Director at WXMS, is inviting all the upcoming 6th Graders signed up for band at Waycross Middle School to sign up for a time slot to try out instruments! Please choose a company and click on the link or scan the QR code to sign up for your appointment. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Richardson or call the band room.
Now Time Music:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR0L2jSNiUXtjdEv5Xu5WSE1kj064aDY224GXRJ85yB_I7rkMP_QVq9s4wZxtLzx10G8YepLChga3C0/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
Portmans Music:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vToBIpgyt4_fs08wMyedwjSDDupBfVUGhDy9IInhiS3pNKY748ignLiXLjxWqGWfamPKRUe7LebYKvS/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
Brooke Richardson
Waycross Middle School Band Director
Ware County High School Auxiliary Director
Ware County High School Assistant Band Director
GMEA District 8 Treasurer :
Important Announcement: Please read this very important parent notice regarding important morning and afternoon traffic changes that will begin on May 10th. Please check your child's bookbag for these important documents.
Principal Letter English: https://5il.co/saq4
Principal Letter Spanish: https://5il.co/sapf
Principal Letter Vietnamese: https://5il.co/sape
Traffic Map View: https://5il.co/sapt

3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Digital Students/Parents: Thank you for helping us with the requests we shared yesterday. This helped us run a smoother check in and check out before and after testing. Let's do it again tomorrow: 1. Digital students need to arrive between 8:10-8:20 2. Only bring school-issued Chromebooks/charger cord & charge it before you return tomorrow. 3. Breakfast is served at school if a student wants to eat here. 4. Bring a note with the student's pickup contact information including student/parent name and phone #. Dismissal is at 10:30 AM during testing dates, but if your child finishes early, we will call you for an earlier pick up time. It was another great day!

GMAS TESTING SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 6th-ELA 3
Monday, May 10th-Math 1
Tuesday, May 11th-Math 2
Wednesday, May 12th- Science 5th Grade only
Message for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Digital Students/Parents:
Thank you for your patience today as we completed our first day of testing. Here are a few reminders for the remainder of our testing days:
1. Digital students need to arrive between 8:10-8:20 AM. Please do not drop off earlier than 8:00 AM.
2. Bring school-issued Chromebooks and charger cord. Personal computers are not allowed for testing since they are not set up with the appropriate application for the testing site. There is no need for a student to bring a personal computer since it can't be used for testing.
3. Digital students will be served breakfast if they want to eat at the school.
4. Bring a note with the student's pickup contact information including student and parent name and phone number. Pick up will be at 10:30 AM during testing dates, but if your child finishes early, we will call you for an earlier pick up time.
We hope tomorrow's dismissal will run even smoother than today since we have worked out the kinks in our dismissal plan. Thank you for being patient with us. It was a great day!

GMAS TESTING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 5th-ELA 2
Thursday, May 6th-ELA 3
Monday, May 10th-Math 1
Tuesday, May 11th-Math 2
Wednesday, May 12th- Science 5th Grade only
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Digital students are expected to take the test at the school. GMAS testing begins tomorrow. Please drop your child off at the cafeteria door between 8:10 and 8:20. Each testing day your child will need to bring his/her fully-charged Chromebook (with charging cord) and an index card with pickup contact information. You should plan to pick your child up at 10:30 am. If your child finishes earlier than 10:30 am, we will notify you for an earlier pickup. Click this link to reread the GMAS information letter for digital students: https://5il.co/s12y

