December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month. More than just the winter or holiday blues, SAD affects millions of people every year. If you have noticed significant changes in your mood and behavior when the seasons change, you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 💙 But there is treatment and hope!💙 Click the link for more information. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder.
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING NOTICE:
The Whitesville Central School Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the High School Library for a Special Board Meeting to approve the Tuition Agreement Proposition with Andover Central School.
Details:
The Board must approve the language for the proposition, prior to our 45-day mandatory publication period.
The proposition language is the exact wording that will appear on the voter ballot.
Good morning, If your child needs transportation to Andover for the evening concert next Tuesday, December 10th, please contact your child's teacher by this Wednesday. You are also invited to attend our concert at WCS on Friday, December 12th, at 12:30. look forward to seeing you.
THANK YOU for support our school's library! Every Purchase means a lot to us! Don't forget you can still shop online until Dec 1st! 25% of every online purchase until then will still directly benefits our school! Start shopping here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/whitesvillecentralschool? fbclid=IwY2xjawGgbRZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeGZZn2r8zN0ByOlXNlc_4hM1bMFyQqV3q9NU4r3CuHngxQHRbFH63RPbw_aem_KyYyKf09Ue0b4us9ebl3hw
SHOP ONLINE DURING Nov 18 – Dec 1 TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL! 25% of every online purchase during the Book Fair directly benefits our school! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/whitesvillecentralschool?
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Order your WCS 24-25 Yearbook before January 1st for the early bird price of $35/book!
Regular price is $40/book after January 1st!
Visit: https://yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome
Use school order number: 4096
If you prefer paper order forms, see the attached form to print and send in to the school before January 1st. Thank you!
HOLIDAY CONCERT INFO
BIZARRE BAZAAR: The Class of 2028 (freshmen) will be hosting this year's annual Bizarre Bazaar on Dec. 18 and 19. We are welcoming donations of items that we can sell to elementary students shopping for Christmas gifts. Please consider donating items such as household decor, books, toys, etc. There will be a box in the front entryway to accept donations from community members. The last day we will be able to accept donations is Friday, Dec. 13.
The Whitesville School BOOK FAIR has arrived! Today each class will have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair in person in the High School Library! If you're interested in setting up an eWallet for them to shop cash-free, there's still time. The Book Fair will remain set up during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Nov 25th so that you can head down and shop with your child! Check out the online flyers and book trailers here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/book-flyer/6u1.html
School Pictures went home last week! If you missed picture day or want re-takes, save the date for December 18th! You've got one month to practice those smiles!
Tomorrow is Book Fair day at Whitesville School! Have you set up your child's eWallet for fast and easy check out? Learn more and create an account here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5660856
BUS DRIVER SOUGHT: Apply by Dec. 2.
Look at these 6th grade CTE students working on vision boards and teamwork today!
These 4th grade Blue Jays have been learning about perimeter and area in math class. Today they utilized these skills by designing their dream homes. We might have some future contractors and home designers in the making here!
We are doing vision and hearing screenings in the Whitesville School nurse's office this week!
The community will have an opportunity to vote on this decision in January. We encourage everyone to participate, as your input is vital to shaping the future of our students and schools. Further details about the agreement and voting process will be shared soon.
The Board of Education has voted to enter into a three-year contract to tuition all students in grades 7 through 12 to Andover Central School, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. This decision was made as a result of the information collected from the optimization study and input from all stakeholders.
The Scholastic Book Fair is NEXT WEEK, November 18-25th! Preview flyers online to get a head start on selecting your favorite titles! Set up eWallet to help your child check out with ease when their class heads down to shop. Don't forget, the Book Fair will stay set up for Parent-Teach Conference day on November 25th so you can stop into the High School Library and shop with your child in person!
Browse Online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/whitesvillecentralschool
"Let the real you shine" WCS💙🤍💙
WCS Spanish class, along with Mrs. Coleman, take in the culture of the Big Apple 💙🤍💙
