Jesse Wharton Elementary School PTA

~2012 JWES Annual Talent Show~

Mandatory Parent Meeting

Monday, January 23rd or Tuesday, January 24th

6:00 pm – Music Room

If your child is planning to participate in the talent show, you must attend one of the meetings. You do not need to attend both days, just one. All of your questions regarding the talent show will be answered at one of these meetings.

If interested in helping, please contact Martha Tolksdorf (Chairperson) at mtolks@triad.rr.com

*Students*

Start practicing your talent now!

Show dates to be announced soon!

Planning for Guilford Parent Academy (GPA)spring semester courses is underway.

All courses are free and open to the public so families in any region can attend in any location.

Visit the Parent Academy website in January to register for spring courses.

For more information visit us at: http://gcsnc.com/parentacademy.

Jesse Wharton will be hosting its 2012 Science Fair on January 11th!

Science Fair packets are available on the JWES website (click link below and look for science fair info on left sidebar).

http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=846

If you like your child to participate in this year’s science fair, please download the appropriate forms and send in to your child’s teacher.  If you do not have access to a computer and need a packet, send a note to your child’s teacher to have a packet sent home.

Suggestions for project ideas are included in the packet.  There is also information on how to conduct an experiment and how to display results.  Have fun and we look forward to a wonderful Science Fair!

Show your school spirit and support!!!
Order your spirit items today! Order forms are available in the office.
Order forms for Jesse Wharton Holiday Ornaments went home in your child’s Monday folder.

Your donation to “The Friends of Jesse Wharton” fund is tax deductible and many employers will match your contribution! Just inquire!

100% of the money stays at the school!

Forms are available on the desk located in the school’s lobby or contact Renee Stafford (JKStafford@earthlink.net / 286-7915).

ORIGINAL WORKS

All art orders are due on Monday, November 14th! Please give completed orders to Mrs. Pendergraph.

BOOK FAIR

Monday, November 14th – Friday, November 18th

Time: 7:30AM – 3:30PM

BOOK FAIR FAMILY NIGHT

Wednesday, November 16th from 5:30 – 7:30pm

Come support the JWES library. Volunteers are needed throughout the book fair. If you have time available to volunteer, please contact Janet Daw (janet_daw@yahoo.com).

K – 5 AWARDS DAY

Tuesday, November 15th

K – 1st grade: 8 – 8:45AM

2nd – 3rd grade: 9 – 9:45AM

4th – 5th grade: 10 – 10:45AM

PTA MEETING

Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30PM with 3rd GRADE PERFORMANCE and BOOK FAIR FAMILY NIGHT!!!

PTA Reflections Program

The deadline for turning in Reflection entries to the school office is November 18th! Information on Reflections and the types of entries can be found at www.ncpta.org/pta/reflections_home.html. This is a free program and everyone is encouraged to participate. Entries can be made in any of the following categories: Dance Choreography, Literature, Visual Arts, Film Production, Musical Composition and Photography. Remember the entry has to follow the theme of “Diversity Means…” Special thanks to Kirsten Pearson for heading up this great program!

PTA Meeting: 6 – 6:30 p.m.

Budget and proposed redistricting information for the next school year will be provided to parents.

Achievement Night: 6:30 – 7 p.m.

Grades 1st – 5th

Parents and students will meet with their teacher. Curriculum and quarterly assessment information will be discussed.

Each student attending will receive a HOMEWORK PASS!

The class in each grade level with the most parents and students in attendance will WIN ice cream on Friday, October 21st!

PLEASE JOIN US TONIGHT!!!

Please join us in the TLC room tonight at 6PM. ALL ARE WELCOME! Hope to see YOU there!

The PTA is in urgent need of a volunteer willing to chair the Reflections Program.  Reflections is a state PTA program that provides an opportunity for students to showcase their talents through a variety of arts disciplines within the parameters of a theme.  The theme for this year is “Diversity means…”  Submissions are generally due in November, so finding a volunteer quickly is essential.  If you would be willing to chair this program, or are interested in learning more, please contact Rachel Arnold at racharnold@me.com or 288-1756.

A memo from Jesse Wharton Elementary School Principal Angella Hauser

The new Ronald McNair Elementary School  will open at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.  Several students from Jesse Wharton Elementary School will be redistricted to this new school.  Currently the school board is reviewing four districting options.  Three public forums have been established to seek feedback from parents and the public regarding proposed changes to student assignment boundaries for some schools.  The meetings will be held in each school’s auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Monday, September 26, at Northeast High School
• Monday, October 3, at Andrews High School
• Thursday, October 13, at Page High School

Parents and members of the public may also provide input by emailing feedback@gcsnc.com.  If your schedule allows, I encourage you to attend one of the forums or email any feedback you would like to share with the Guilford County School Board.

Here is a link to review the four redistricting options.

Draft Student Assignment Boundary Scenarios