White Elementary School 

ONE More day of Book Fair! We are restocked and ready to go for our last day of sales on Friday, 3/7, from 8:00 = 1:00.

Kona Ice will be here tomorrow, Mar. 7th! :-)

👕 Field Day Shirts are HERE! 👕 Get ready for the best day of the year with a Field Day shirt! 🎉 These shirts are only $12 and will make sure our White Elementary students are looking their best as they compete, play, and have fun! Order deadline: April 13th – don’t miss out! 🏃‍♀️🏅 Grab yours today and show your school spirit at https://stores.cedarstream.com/white_elementary/shop/home

📚 Books Are In the Bag! 📚 Our White Elementary students have been hard at work turning lunch bags into their favorite book characters, and WOW – the creativity is amazing! 🤩 Many students have already turned in their bags, but there's still time! If you haven't submitted yours yet, make sure to get it in by March 7. We can't wait to see all the incredible characters come to life! 📖

🎉 Celebrating Growth at White Elementary! 🎉 We just wrapped up our 2nd Annual MAP Red Carpet Assembly, and what an incredible event it was! 🌟 Students in 1st-5th grade who met their Growth Goals on the MAP Assessment in Reading, Language, and/or Math, or scored above the 85th percentile, were recognized for their hard work and dedication. 🙌 These shining stars walked the red carpet, celebrating their academic achievements, and were awarded a small token of recognition for their outstanding effort. 🌟✨ We are SO proud of each of our students for their continued growth and commitment to excellence! Keep shining bright, White Elementary! 💫

Parents, We Need Your Help! We have 21% completed Parent Climate surveys but we are striving for a 65% completion. https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=A19BD791 Thank you for your participation! Surveys are due tomorrow, March 1st.

The Book Fair has arrived! :-) In celebrating Read Across America next week, the media center will be hosting the Spring Book Fair. Preview day is Thursday, Feb. 27th. Shopping Begins on Friday, Feb. 28th and Monday, Mar. 3 - Mar. 7 You can set up your child's EWallet today! Go to our book fair website at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/whiteelementaryschool Shopping Hours for Parents/Grandparents: Friday, 2/27 8:00 - 2:00 Monday, 3/3 8:00 - 10:00 and 12:30 - 2:00 Tuesday, 3/4 - Thursday, 3/6 8:00 - 2:00 Friday, 3/7 8:00 - 12:00

Parents, We Need Your Help! Climate Survey is coming home tomorrow in your child's folder. Please complete the survey online and complete the bottom portion to return. Your child will receive a participation prize for you completing the survey! :-)

ATTENTION 5th Grade Parents! We have EXTENDED the deadline for Tribute Ads! Now's your chance to share all of those precious baby or childhood photos of and a special message for your student! CLICK LINK BELOW to view pricing information and to start your ad. https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=862 All ads must be created online using the Varsity Yearbook website. We can't wait to see your favorite student featured in the yearbook!

WES shined at the FLL Regionals in Chattanooga this past Saturday. We are so proud of our WarriorBots!

Hope to see you tomorrow night!

Order Today! Forms went home Friday, Feb. 7th.

Bill Challenge Tomorrow! All proceeds go to help the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter & Backpack Buddies Program.

February Newsletter 2025

Family Survey Announcement Dear Parent or Guardian, White Elementary School will take the new Georgia School Climate Survey this year. Each parent or guardian is invited to take the family version to answer questions about the current school or schools you have a child or children attending. If two or more children attend the same school, please only complete one survey for that school. The survey measures what you think about how the school engages with families. Answers are not linked to names in any way. When typing answers, please do not give names or information that you don’t want to share with this school. Data will be shared with school leaders to help improve the school and will be published on the GaDOE website. Please help by sharing your honest opinion on this 22-question survey. To take the survey, please click this link https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=A19BD791 If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Amanda Elrod at 770-606-5869. Sincerely, Amanda Elrod WES Principal Anuncio de encuesta para la familia Estimado padre/madre/tutor: White Elementary School conducirá la nueva encuesta sobre el clima escolar de Georgia. Invitamos a cada padre/madre o tutor a responder la versión para la familia y las preguntas sobre las escuelas a las que asisten sus hijos actualmente. Si dos o más niños asisten a la misma escuela, complete solo una encuesta para esa escuela. La encuesta mide cómo usted cree que la escuela se relaciona con las familias. Las respuestas no están vinculadas con los nombres de ninguna manera. Cuando escriba las respuestas, no dé nombres ni información que no quiera compartir con la escuela. Los datos se compartirán con los directores de la escuela para ayudar a mejorar la escuela y se publicarán en el sitio web GaDOE. Ayúdenos compartiendo su opinión sincera en esta encuesta de 22 preguntas. Para responder la encuesta haga clic en este enlace https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=A19BD791 Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, comuníquese con Amanda Elrod en 770-606-5869.

Class Picture Day Monday, Feb. 10th $16

🎉 Calling all alumni of White Elementary! As we celebrate 50 years, we want to hear YOUR stories! We are collecting your favorite stories about the incredible teachers who shaped your lives on Colonel Way. ❤️ Share your experiences in the comments below and help us create a beautiful yearbook filled with cherished moments! #WhiteElementary50

What an incredible day at the First Lego League qualifier at Cloverleaf Elementary on Saturday! Our two WES WarriorBot teams put their skills to the test in robot design, innovation projects, robot games, and core values. 🎉🤖 A special congratulations to the Great Warrior Sharks for advancing to the Regional Competition in Chattanooga, TN on February 8! 🦈

Friday was 100 days of learning and fun! We embraced our inner centenarians by dressing up as 100-year-olds! 🧓👵

Next week we will be having Dollar Days to support Mrs. Elrod and her husband in Cartersville Dances with the Stars to raise money for Backpack Buddies and the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter. Your child will bring home more information about this today and all money is due on Monday, 1/27.