During our Holiday Spirit Days, Mr. Grinch visited our school on "Grinch Day," when staff and students wore green along with their Grinch attire. Don't worry; all the love from our staff and students warmed Mr. Grinch's heart.
Thank you to the “Busy Hands Group” of Trinity Methodist Church - Winston Salem, NC for donating handmade, knitted hats for our students.
Students had a great time shopping at our “PAWS Store” and spending PAWS Bucks they earned for hard work and excellent conduct. #learningandgrowinginharmony
Thank you support staff, volunteers, and donors for making this possible. #wsfcs
Shout out to 3rd-5th grade MCL, Ms. Richardson, for presenting to Teacher Academy on “Leading Adult Learners.”
Talking Points:
-Know your people
-Time and consistency
-Success breeds buy in
-Be the cheerleader for your team
Congratulations to Mrs. Gordon; her design was chosen as the logo for this year’s NCAEA: North Carolina Art Education Association conference, “Cultivating Creativity.”
As Ms. Cash’s 5th graders mastered P.S.5.2, they discovered exactly how speed equals distance over time by investigating with a simple machine. They used a graphic organizer to make sure their data had validity and plotted their average results on a line graph! Way to work those P.O.G. skills of collaboration, critical thinking, and Learner’s Mindset. #wsfcs
Holiday Musical: "The Nutcracker Suite"
Holiday Spirit Days
Diggs-Latham students and families had a great time "falling into reading" during their annual literacy night! Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/1899337.
#wsfcs
Our 5th grade Band, Dance, and Orchestra students performed for our community partner, Home Moravian Church, for their annual fundraiser dinner. All proceeds come back to the school as gift cards for the staff. Principal, Dr. Dobson, gave a presentation about the school and potential volunteer opportunities. Thank you Home Moravian for your support and hospitality as well as serving us a delicious meal. #wsfcs
Congratulations to Ms. Tonya Allison, Band/Music Teacher, who received a Delta Kappa Gamma Grant to attend the American Orff-Schulwerk Association Professional Development Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
The instruments associated with Orff-Schulwerk music education include: Xylophones, Metallophones, Glockenspiels, Chime Bars, Bells, Recorders, Bass bars, and Resonator Bells.
The Orff-Schulwerk method was created by Carl Orff in the 1920s, and is based on the idea that people should learn music in a natural and playful way. The approach also involves children singing, clapping, dancing, and snapping their fingers along with the music.
Congratulations to Ms. Tonya Allison, Band/Music Teacher, who received a Delta Kappa Gamma Grant to attend the American Orff-Schulwerk Association Professional Development Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
Congratulations to Dr. Dobson, who was recognized last night at the school board meeting for her NC “Friend of the Arts” award for supporting Arts Education. Congratulations also to Ms. K Allison, Ms. T Allison, and a group of our 3rd graders for their wonderful performance. #learningandgrowinginharmony
Congratulations to Dr. Dobson for being selected as the 2024-2025 NCAEA Friend of the Arts 1 Award Recipient by the North Carolina Art Education Association. This award goes to an administrator each year who significantly supports Arts Education. Dr. Dobson was recognized and received her award at the state art ed conference.
Dr. Dobson was recognized at the Board of Education meeting as we were in the top 50% of the state for growth.
Come see us today from 10am-1pm at the #WSFCSMagnetSchoolsShowcase in the Education Building of the WS Fairgrounds. Visit our table for more info. Sign up for a school tour. See our students perform at 11am. #wsfcs #wsfcsworththechoice
We can't wait to see you all at Literacy Night on Thursday, November 7. Join us at 5:15 for the annual Title 1 Parent Meeting, followed by an evening of Literacy Games and Fall Fun.
Our 2024 Fall Book Fair is currently underway through November 8. The Book Fair will also be open during Literacy Night on Thursday, November 7.
WSFCS Magnet School Showcase
Our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations concluded with a "Grand Fiesta Finale." Read more about it on our website news stories: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/diggses/article/1851360
Hispanic Heritage Month Committee and Chair Mrs. Ochoa, DLI Teachers, Admin, Support Staff, Families, and our School Community came together for a "Grand Fiesta Finale" to wrap up an exciting Hispanic Heritage Month. The evening included delicious, authentic cuisine, dancing, pinatas, and more.
