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Snow Forecast & Possible Early Release: March 21, 2018

March 20, 2018, 12:37 pm
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As you may be aware, snow is once again in the forecast for our area. Division staff are closely monitoring weather reports from the National Weather Service and will continue to do so today and tomorrow.

At this time, school will be held as scheduled on Wednesday, March 21; however, we are monitoring the timing of the forecasted snow and ask that you be prepared in the event that we need to release students early on Wednesday. 

Please make sure your child knows where to go and what to do in the event of an early release. Additionally, one way to prepare is to ensure that we have correct contact information for your family. If you have not received a weather-related phone call this school year, we do not have your correct contact information on file. If you have received our previous calls, and your phone number has not changed, you will receive a call if we adjust tomorrow’s school day.

If you are unable to give us corrected information today, you can still learn of any change to the school schedule by following us on Twitter (@WJCCSchools) or Facebook (WJCC Schools). We also will post information on our website (https://wjccschools.org) and notify local media if we dismiss early.

Thank you for your support and cooperation as we face yet another weather-related event. Happy Spring!

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Lafayette Field Hockey Athletes Wear Crazy Socks to Boost Down Syndrome Awareness

March 23, 2018, 8:16 am
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James River 5th Grade Students Participated in the 12th Annual IB Exhibition

March 26, 2018, 6:22 am
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The PYP exhibition serves several key purposes as well as offers a collaborative and enriching opportunity for our students. A long term inquiry project engaged students in identifying, investigating, and offering solutions to real life issues or problems.  Through the inquiry projects, students demonstrated independence and responsibility for their own learning, and discovered how they can take action as a result of their learning. The exhibition is a culminating celebration of the transition from elementary learners to the middle school years.  This year’s central idea was “Math expands our understanding of the world.”

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Strategic Planning Parent Forums

March 27, 2018, 11:00 am
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All WJCC Families are invited to attend one of our Parent Forums to give us your opinion on the division’s strengths and areas where you think we could improve as we continue to work on an updated five-year Strategic Plan.

The forums will be held on two dates at two locations for your convenience:

  • April 11 at Jamestown High School (Cafeteria), 6-7 p.m.
  • April 12 at Lafayette High School (Commons), 6-7 p.m.

Feedback from these forums will help determine goals for WJCC, and every person’s voice is critical to developing a strategic plan that moves WJCC forward. We hope you will join this important conversation.

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Safe Routes to School Walks and Rolls into Spring

March 29, 2018, 11:03 am
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WJCC students have been taking advantage of spring mornings and afternoons to walk and bike to school. At Laurel Lane, Clara Byrd Baker and Norge, one is likely to see the family dog and little brothers or sisters in strollers and Mom and Dad on bikes as well.

Norge students are ready to try out what they learned in their Bike Safety SHIP club with BikeWalk Williamsburg volunteers and Ms. Miller, the SHIP club facilitator.

On a recent Walk to School Day, a Clara Byrd Baker family enjoys the beautiful spring morning and students collect Walk and Roll incentive prizes.

Bike Safety education is being taught at Norge Elementary School in collaboration with School Health Initiative Program (SHIP) and BikeWalk Williamsburg. Students are enjoying practicing what they learn. The club’s facilitator is Ms. Lynn Miller, Norge’s library assistant and a bicycle enthusiast.

Upcoming events include:

In April, Earth Day Walk and Roll Events will be held at SRTS target sites to celebrate those using self-powered transportation not only for the physical fitness benefits, but also to protect our environment. More information will be disseminated through individual schools’ communication networks.

Districtwide Bicycle Rodeo in collaboration with BikeWalk Williamsburg will be held on April 28 at the YMCA as part of Sentara’s Safe Kids Day event.

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Norge Elementary Raises Over $5000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

March 30, 2018, 6:42 am
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The Norge fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was a success! Students raised $5,258.61, the largest amount ever for Norge!  Go Roadrunners!

The class who won the ice cream party for the most online donations was Ms. Kohler’s kindergarten classroom, raising $430 online.  They also came in second place for class fundraising with a total of $675.54!

The classroom who won a pasta lunch from Olive Garden for the most donations overall is Ms. Garrett’s fifth grade classroom, donating $683.93!

Thank you to all Norge students, families and community members for your donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

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Hornsby Latin 1 Students Collaborate With J. Blaine Blayton Students on Archeology Dig

March 30, 2018, 8:42 am
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Latin 1 students at Hornsby helped bring the ancient world to life for the 3rd grade classes at JBB. The Latin students dressed as Greek and Roman gods or mythological beings and assisted the 3rd graders on an archeology dig in the HMS library. Then, the Latin students went to JBB to assist the 3rd graders with creating a multimedia presentation about the artifacts they found on the dig.

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WJCC Special Education Department presents Transition Talk Series – April 19, 6-7 p.m.

March 30, 2018, 11:13 am
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Please join us for an evening of presentations regarding next steps for our students with IEPs and an informative discussion of how supports and services change after graduation. Panelists include: The Arc of Greater Williamsburg,  Department of Rehabilitative Services, Thomas Nelson Community College and Project Search at Sentara Hospital.

Transition Talk Series

High School & Beyond Annual Transition Panel: Transition Planning for Students with IEPs and their families

Join us April 19, 2018 –  6-7 p.m. at Thomas Nelson Community College Historic Triangle Campus Media Center Conference Room.

4601 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA

For any questions please contact tonya.gokita@wjccschools.org.

Register Online »

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Rachel Samuels Named the WARCs 2017-18 Liz Beckhouse Reading Teacher of the Year

April 11, 2018, 9:23 am
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Congratulations to the 2018 WJCC Division Level Teachers of the Year

April 12, 2018, 6:43 am
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Berkeley and Hornsby Students Recognized in Nationwide Spelling and Vocabulary Competition

April 12, 2018, 10:05 am
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Congratulations to Peter Radovich for winning a nationwide German spelling and vocabulary competition. Radovich was competing against 555 other German students – both middle school and high school students.  He started working towards this competition last December – memorizing the meaning and spelling of right at 1000 words!   When the competition opened on Thursday, he burned through all 50 rounds of the competition in just 2.5 hours – He literally set a record for winning the fastest ever.

Berkeley Middle School

  • 2nd Place – Daniel Pham (Spanish)
  • 10th Place – Nu Mai (Spanish)
  • 9th Place – Larissa Smart (German)

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Laurel Lane 5th Grade Students Visit Christopher Newport University

April 13, 2018, 7:12 am
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Laurel Lane Elementary School’s 5th grade students visited Christopher Newport University (CNU), where they took a tour of the campus, checked out dorm rooms, and even had the opportunity to eat in a dining hall! This trip was funded in part by a $700 Target field trip grant, and coordinated by Laurel Lane school counselor, Amy Meister. Academic and career planning is a K-12 initiative in WJCC!

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WJCC Superintendent Part of Equity Panel at Virginia School Boards Conference

April 18, 2018, 7:47 am
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WJCC Superintendent Olwen Herron, Ed.D., participated in a panel discussion on Policy, Practice, Progress & Pitfalls – A Courageous Conversation on Equity at the Virginia School Boards Association’s (VSBA) Hot Topic Conference on April 17 in Chesterfield. The event brought together school board members, superintendents, higher education administrators and other educational leaders from across Virginia.

In addition to Dr. Herron, the panel discussion featured representatives from Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Roanoke City Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools and Norfolk City Public Schools. The panel was moderated by Steven Constantino, Ed.D., acting State Superintendent of Public Instruction and former WJCC Superintendent.

The conference was hosted by the VSBA’s Task Force on Schools in Challenging Environments. The Task Force was created in 2013 to identify and share research, resources and strategies to empower Virginia’s schools to reach higher levels of student achievement. The Task Force is co-chaired by Rodney Jordan, School Board Chairman, Norfolk City School Board, and Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools.

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5th Grade Field Trip Will Affect Transportation on April 25

April 19, 2018, 9:00 am
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On Wednesday April 25, 2018, all WJCC fifth graders will attend the Virginia Arts Festival International Tattoo at the Scope Arena in Norfolk. Since many of our buses will transport these students to Norfolk, we will need to adjust several morning bus pick-up times for James River, D.J. Montague and Stonehouse elementary schools. Pick-up times for all other elementary school bus runs should be on-time or only a few minutes later than normal. The below list details the affected bus runs:

James River

  • Run #2 – 15 minutes early
  • Run #8 – 15 minutes early
  • Run #6 – 15 minutes early
  • Special Education Bus #44 – 10 minutes early

Stonehouse

  • Run #6 – 15 minutes early
  • Run #2 – 15 minutes early
  • Run #5 – 20 minutes early
  • Special Education Bus #9 – 15 minutes early

D.J. Montague

  • Run #3 – 20 minutes early
  • Run #4 – 15 minutes early

At this time we project no delays in bus service for Clara Byrd Baker, J. Blaine Blayton, Laurel Lane, Matoaka, Norge or Matthew Whaley elementary schools.

Please feel free to check Twitter, https://wjccschools.org, or call the Transportation Department at (757) 565-0808 option #2 if you have any questions. We appreciate your support and understanding as we work to support this 5th grade trip.

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Young Audiences of Virginia Presents Tales of the Griot

April 20, 2018, 8:43 am
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On April 10, the Young Audiences of Virginia, Inc​ came to Norge Elementary School to present “Tales of the Griot”. Students and staff participated in an interactive and educational program which taught the history of the Griot and cultural influences of Mali.

“Atumpan enchants students with the stories and the instruments of West Africa in this amazing performance of “Tales of the Griot.” After one of your students is crowned chief of the village, the fun really begins. Atumpan shares the importance of how the drum was a primary means of communication in African villages. Students learn about the honored role of the storyteller in African society, while participating in call and response and traditional African drum rhythms.” [Source: Young Audiences of Virginia]

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Kelly Ann Kelly Named Local & District Smart/Maher Veterans of Foreign Wars National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year

April 20, 2018, 10:56 am
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JHS Principal Cathy Worley Named VASSP 2018 Outstanding HS Principal

April 20, 2018, 11:30 am
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Jamestown High School Principal Catherine Worley, Ph.D., has been named the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP) 2018 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia.

“VASSP is honored to recognize the outstanding work of Catherine Worley,” said Dr. Randy Barrack, VASSP executive director. “Effective schools are vital to the success of students, and the high expectations demanded by principals and their belief in the capacity of all students to perform is critical in school leadership. The stories of such leadership that we capture in the annual award program continues to impress and inspire all of us.”

VASSP annually awards one middle level and one high school level winner in the Commonwealth. Principals are typically nominated by their peers or division superintendents. A VASSP Principals Awards Committee reviews the nominations, and principals selected for consideration of the award are interviewed by a panel of principals.

As a principal, Dr. Worley has proven success in involving the local community in the life of the school and has shown an astute awareness of current and emerging issues as well as a passion for improving the school’s learning environment. Worley will receive the state association’s award at the 91st Annual Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference and Exposition to be held in Hot Springs, Virginia, June 24-27, 2018. She will be honored by VASSP and Herff Jones later this fall with the presentation of the state principal’s ring at a dinner ceremony in Richmond. As Virginia’s award recipient, Worley will have a platform to speak on behalf of her colleagues and to advocate for the needs of schools across Virginia and the nation.

“Dr. Worley is an outstanding principal and truly deserving of this honor and recognition,” Dr. Olwen Herron, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools superintendent, said. “She is collaborative, innovative, an instructional expert and a true servant leader. Dr. Worley will be an incredible leadership role model for the Commonwealth of Virginia!”

“I am truly humbled by this recognition,” said Dr. Catherine Worley. “The success of Jamestown High School is a collaborative effort between outstanding teachers, staff, students and our community. I am appreciative of the support of my superintendent, Dr. Olwen Herron, WJCC Schools, and the VASSP. Together, we will continue to open doors, break down barriers, promote equity, and champion success for every student.”

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Schools’ Safe Routes to School and BikeWalk Williamsburg Sponsoring Bike Skills Rodeo

April 23, 2018, 5:36 am
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On Saturday, April 28th from 10:00 a.m. – noon, as part of the Historic Triangle Williamsburg Safe Kids & Healthy Kids Day Event, Safe Routes to School in collaboration with BikeWalk Williamsburg is sponsoring a Bike Skills Rodeo open to students in grades K-5. There is no cost to participate. Participants will need to bring a parent or guardian, a bicycle and helmet. If a student does not have a helmet that is less than 3 years old, he or she will be provided with one to keep. A Bike Skills Rodeo includes a bike safety inspection and minor adjustments as well as a series of skills learning stations directly related to everyday bicycling situations including starting and stopping, safely exiting a driveway, how to look for traffic, negotiating intersections and avoiding common road hazards.

LOCATION: R.F Wilkinson Family YMCA  301 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA

May is Bike Month! Upcoming Events

  • Pedal the Parkway  –  May 5, 2018, 8am – 1pm

https://bikewalkwilliamsburg.org/index.php/pedal-the-parkway

  • National Bike to School Day – May 9
  • Walk and Roll Incentive Program bike and hike events will be held throughout the month

 

 

 

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First Grade Learns about Plants from Williamsburg Master Gardeners

April 23, 2018, 7:49 am
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Kindergarten Registration Begins Friday, May 4, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.

April 23, 2018, 8:37 am
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