
We are so excited for students to have a meal in our newly renamed cafeteria,
Pickel's Cafe!
Mr. Pickel always goes above and beyond to help our students and staff feel safe and supported and we wanted to show our appreciation for all that he does.
See you soon at Pickel's Cafe!


Register now for Supplies 4 Success! We have a limited supply of LOVE shirts and will go to the first 2000 children registered. So don't wait!
https://supplies4success.com/

Nothing's better than books! PreK classes had a visit with the Bookmobile today at WES. Every student brought home a special backpack full of books.


Field Day 2022 is in the books! Great fun was had by all! :-)





May

The Scholastic BOGO Book Fair is coming!
Time to set up an eWallet for easy shopping!
https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/Eyj59PHsg_default/index.html?videoId=6275847261001

Thank you for coming out to the WES Family STEM and Chorus night last week!
We had a great time learning about fun science topics and hearing some awesome singing from our own WES Chorus.





WES Grading Feedback
Please take a moment to answer the following questions about the grading practices at White Elementary School. We appreciate your participation and feedback. The deadline to complete is Friday, April 29, 2022.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=noJuhJQ2vkKeh2y7Pidlyx6tV6677-VPjkRkrF-RKFNUNU9STFpGVzlGSEVLRzROQzRVWjIyVzkwSS4u


2022-2023 Bartow Virtual Academy application window will open May 1 and close on May 31 for rising 6th - 12th graders.
You can find information and the application link (opening May 1) on the BCSS website under schools>Bartow Virtual Academy (https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/page/bartow-virtual-academy Bartow County School System Empowering Our Children to Succeed www.bartow.k12.ga.us ).
If you have further questions, please contact Mr. Jamie Hauskins, BVA Coordinator, 770.606.5800 ext. 3350.
Criteria for BVA Admission ·
Complete the application prior to the deadline · Complete student questionnaire prior to deadline ·
Be enrolled in the Bartow County School System ·
Above average historical grades ·
Good attendance history ·
School Recommendation (form is sent from BVA to school) ·
Upon acceptance Student & Parent attend BVA Orientation (final requirement)


Our 3rd - 5th grade Gateway students visited Cass High for their World Wide Expedition hosted by the International Studies Magnet Program. They learned all about the culture, food, games, and fun facts of several countries.





Congratulations to our amazing artists who were selected for the Booth Museum Elementary Art Exhibit!
AdiJo Rampley - 1st Grade
Willow Hale - 2nd Grade
Isaias Pelacios-Ramirez - 4th Grade
Sophia Austen - 5th Grade
David Lopez - 5th Grade
Jillian Petroski - 5th Grade
Willow Hale's creation won the Purchase Award! The overall winner of all county and city school participants and was featured on the cover of the exhibition catalog.
https://online.pubhtml5.com/dujs/vaep/#p=1


BOGO Book Fair is back!
Our Scholastic BOGO Book fair will be May 2 - 5.
Though this is a not-for-profit book fair, it is a GREAT opportunity to get books for summer reading.
All books and accessories will be BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE.
The fair will be open during the school day until 3:00 pm.
The BOGO book fair will also be open on Friday, May 6th during Field Day activities.


CONGRATULATIONS to Carson Stiles!
Carson was our TOP seller during our World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser.
He sold 7 boxes!
Way to go, Carson!


3rd - 5th Grade Parents,
Please view the video below for information about the Georgia Milestones. We hope the following information is helpful. Please reach out to administration with any questions.
https://video.link/w/V9Wld


Elrod Press April Edition

Over the past few weeks, the 4th graders researched Famous Historians from the 4th grade Social Studies standards. From the research, they constructed a Bottle Buddy of the assigned historian and created a PowerPoint/Poster.
On Tuesday, March 29th, the students transformed as their historian to present their projects to their peers and other school personnel.





YEARBOOKS FOR SALE
Thursday, March 31st is the last day to purchase a yearbook.


Congratulations to our First LEGO League Robotics team, Cargo Crew!
The WES team has practiced hard all year and made an amazing showing on Saturday at Georgia Highlands College among 18 elementary and middle schools in Bartow County.
Cargo Crew competed in four categories during the competition: Core Values, Innovation Project, Robot Design, and Robot Game.
The team brought home the 1st place trophy for Robot Design and Grand Champion - Overall - 2nd Place trophy.
We are so proud of all of their hard work and perseverance this year.
Cargo Crew Members: Merrick Catron, Aiden Alexander, Liam Broome, John DeLauder Arlington Blanton, Claire Alexander, Annabel Leon, Helena Culp Coaches: Lannette Layton, Cathy Bishop


A BIG Thank You to our school board representative, Tony Ross. Thank you for all you do to support White Elementary.


Be on the lookout for field day shirt order forms!
Shirt orders are due by Friday, March 25th.

