Dear Wilkesboro families,
We hope that your family has enjoyed a safe and relaxing summer. We are excited to welcome you back to a new school year and are ready to connect with you, learn with you, and be part of your family's daily life again. Childhood is a journey, and school is one of the most important parts. We enjoy sharing that time with you.
We strive to be a positive, nurturing learning community where students are inspired to learn, supported to grow, and empowered to achieve. We believe in a whole-child approach, and it is our goal to make each school day safe, enjoyable, and rewarding.
This year, we have chosen as our theme, WE GROW! Children grow tremendously between kindergarten and fifth grade, and we believe it is our responsibility to support them with positive, supportive learning experiences that challenge and inspire them. We know that learning now is essential to build skills and knowledge for a future filled with choices.
All children deserve to experience a sense of belonging at school and home, and we will work to make every child feel accepted and appreciated for their best qualities and to find those good qualities in others. We have crafted a special year of memorable learning experiences that will help your child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Families are important partners in a child's learning. We hope that you will always feel welcome, and we look forward to seeing you at conferences, family nights, and school events throughout the year. We hope you will volunteer often, participate actively in our community, and consider sharing lunch with your child at school. At home, please make time to talk with your child about their learning, check in frequently with teachers, and read to your child every day. With all of us working together, your child will thrive.
We are fortunate to have a resourceful, supportive Parent Teacher Organization, PTO. The PTO works hard to fill the needs of our students and staff and provides many enjoyable experiences for them. Your support of our PTO during the year helps us provide the best possible resources for our students. We welcome new volunteers to PTO and hoipe your will find a way to participate.
Every school year presents a unique set of challenges, and our school staff is here to help. We appreciate your patience and support as we navigate any challenges that may lie ahead. Please take time to carefully read through this calendar/handbook. You will find details about our schedule, policies, and events for the year. Please note there are many required policy notifications here. Thank you in advance for making time to read the information in this handbook and to sign and return the attached affirmation to your child's teacher.
We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your family's life. We thank you in advance for your support, encouragement, involvement, and patience as we begin another school year. I am here to support you, so please call me at 336-838-4261 if I can assist you or your child in any way. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and productive year!
Beckie Spears, Principal