The SOL test dates for the 2009-2010 school year have been finalized and are as follows.

March 2nd- 5th Grade Writing - Multiple Choice

March 3rd- 5th Grade Writing - Essay

May 18th- 3rd Grade Reading - part 1

May 19th- 3rd Grade Reading - part 2

May 20th- 3rd Grade Science/4th Grade Reading

May 25th- 3rd Math/4th Grade Math/5th Grade Reading

May 26th- 3rd Grade Social Studies/5th Grade Science

May 27th- 4th Grade Virginia Studies/ 5th Grade Math

     On Wednesday December 16th, the elected Student Council Representatives took a walking trip to Autumn care nursing home in Madison.  Once there they spread some Christmas Cheer by singing carols and handing out Christmas cards to the residents.  The trip ended with a stop at Two Brothers Pizza where they enjoyed pizza for lunch.  

   November 20th marked the end of the canned food drive held by the W.Y.E.S. special events committee.  The drive was held to benefit MESA and each grade level had a goal of 1,000 cans.  When it was all said and done, we exceeded our goal and with the generous support of the families of W.Y.E.S. the school collected over 3,000 items!!  5th Grade collected the most, ending up with 1, 222 items.  3rd grade came in second with 872 items and 4th grade with 808 items.  At each grade level, one student was recognized for donating over 200 items.  John Johnson (5th grade), Emily Woodward (4th grade), and Gaines Swink (3rd grade).  The winning grade level was awarded with an ice cream sundae party for the entire grade.  All students were given a goody bag for their contributions.  Congratulations to W.Y.E.S.  for donating and making life better for someone in need!  We are very proud of all of our students!  Also, a special thanks to the special events committee for organizing the food drive, collecting the items, promoting the event, and finally boxing up all the items to be sent.  

On November 25, 2009 the cafeteria workers and staff at Waverly Yowell hosted a Thanksgiving lunch open to all students and their families.  The cafeteria was packed with people exclaiming how yummy and delicious the lunch was and you couldn't beat the price either!  Below are a few photographs taken of families enjoying a meal together.

            Each year, the Virginia State Reading Association sponsors the Virginia Readers’ Choice Awards Program. Ten noteworthy books (published within the last five years) are nominated by students, teachers, and librarians across the state. The program started in 1981.

            To become a qualified voter, a participant must read at least four of the nominated books. In April 2010, students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite books. Titles are available at the Waverly Yowell Library. Some of the books may also be available at the Madison Public Library, through classroom book orders, or at a bookstore. Titles from the K-3 list will be used as read-alouds during library time so that all third grade students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite.

            Please visit the Good Reads link to read more about Virginia Reader's Choice and the books involved.

          This year in each classroom one student will be selected as the student of the month.  These students are picked by their classroom teachers on the basis of academic performance and participation in the classroom.  The students names will be displayed in the hallway for the entire month.  Please see the student of the month link to view November's students.

   On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the week of October 26th 3rd Grade visited the big meadow area of Shenandoah National Park in Luray Virginia.  The students learned about adaptations and why the park is so important, and saw deer, salamanders, and other wildlife.  Tour guides had games and maganifying glasses for the students to get a closer look at wildlife.  The trip helped to reinforce many concepts learned in the classroom throughout the year.   If you would like to learn more about Shenandoah National Park please visit http://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm

     On Tuesday November 3, 2009 the 4th grade students went on a totally free field trip to the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia.  The perfect weather made way for the opportunity to visit a typical European farm and learn about the factors that caused many Europeans to immigrate to the New World .  Students were also introduced to a restoration of a 1740's American farm.  The students were very excited to see a baby calf and try their hand at chopping f ire wood among many other hands on activities.  They really got a sense for how life used to be and are now more appreciative of the technological advances we have in our time.  To read more about the frontier culture museum please visit http://www.frontiermuseum.org/

October 26-30 was red ribbon week at W.Y.E.S.  On Monday, the students signed their pledge banners and received their red ribbons.  Tuesday was wear red day and the school seemed to take on the appearance of the red sea.  Team day was Wednesday so students dawned their favorite team apparel.  Thursday was twin (or triplet) day.  Finally Friday marked the end of the event with a "wear what you want to be when you grow up" and staff and student talent show.  The students looked fabulous in their 'costumes' and the talent show was the first of hopefully many to come.  All in all, the week turned out to be a huge success thanks to the hard work of all the teachers and the participation from all the students!  Please enjoy the pictures!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Next week, October 26-30, WYES will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week.     The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to promote and encourage the choice to be drug free.  Red Ribbon Week is nationally celebrated.  Please visit the following web site for more information on the history of Red Ribbon Week:  http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/ongoing/red_ribbon/redribbon_factsheet.html.

This year’s theme is “I’VE GOT BETTER THINGS TO DO THAN DRUGS!”  On Monday, students and staff will be given red ribbons to wear throughout the week.  Wearing the red ribbon shows each person’s commitment to living a drug free life.  Several local businesses are offering incentives to students who wear their red ribbon out in the community during the week.  Please take the opportunity to visit the following businesses the week of October 26-30:

Greenscapes                                      20% off any one Webkinz plush animal

KOA Campground                           Free ribbon lollipop or free craft kit

Madison 7-11                                    Free small slurpee

McDonalds                                         Free small fry  

Movie Gallery                                   Free kids rental

Orange Madison Coop                   10% off anything in the store

Tastee Freez                                      Free small cone

Two Brothers Pizza                       $1.00 off any purchase

Throughout the week students will have the opportunity to show their commitment to leading a drug free life at school by participating in activities within their classrooms (please see the WYES website for more information) as well as participating in the following THEME DAYS:

Mon., Oct.  26                                    Red Ribbon Day (school picture day-a.m.)                                               Students will sign the pledge banner and receive red ribbons-p.m.

Tue., Oct. 27                                      All For One Day (Everyone wear RED)

Wed., Oct. 28                                     Get Your Head in the Game Day (Wear favorite team gear)

Thurs., Oct. 29                                  We’re All in this Together Day (Dress like your friends)

Fri., Oct. 30                                        I’ve Got Better Things to do Than Drugs Day                                       (Dress like what you want to be when you grow up or what you can be if you stay drug free)

 

Please call Mrs. Keys, School Counselor at 948-4511 with any questions about Red Ribbon Week.