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Winterville
Charter Academy
The WILDCAT Way
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Who Runs the World??
Our Scholars Do!!!
Some school wide highlights include:
SCHOOL HOME COMMUNICATION
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Our First year in the Down East Regional Spelling Bee and
The Pitt County Science Olympiad!!! Our scholars were
OUTSTANDING! Thanks to all who supported this!!! We
could not have pulled off this event with all of our Teacher
and Parent Support, we value you!!!
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All Students have completed winter iReady and NWEA
testing. This will allow for students to have personalized
lessons ready for them on classroom chrome books each
weekly!!!
Save The Date!
March 16th 2nd grade In
house field trip
March 24 College and
Career Day
March 22nd Picture Day
March 11 PBIS showcase
and event
March 25thApril1st Spring Break
March 22nd EOG night
(No School)
March 11th Jeans Day for
Students
March 21st Science Day
for WCA
April 9th Barnes and
Noble day @ 10-12 pm
March 12th WCA Color
Run
March 21st 1st Grade
Field Trip
March 9th Parent Teacher
Conferences (No School for
students)
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Remember to protect instructional time.
Student must arrive at school by 8:00 AM
after this time student are considered
tardy. Please refrain from scheduling
student’s appointment during the school
day if at all possible. Remember to enter
through the entrance of WCA. Refrain
from using the Exit to enter and drop off
students.
Please ensure you sign your child’s
nightly folder or agenda. This will show
their behavior color the day, homework
required, or special notes home. Please
also feel free to heck the parent portal to
review student grades. You can receive
username and password information
from the parent portal from the front
office.
MARCH
WINTER 2016
Parents, it is that time of year again! Our children are taking exams called the EOGs (End of
Grade tests). In order for them to do their best, please consider the following:
1. If you haven’t done so already, set aside a quiet place and time for your child to complete
and review her homework on a daily basis.
2. Ask him to teach you what he learned in school. If he’s having problems with certain
subjects, get help from a teacher, tutor or an older student.
3. Throughout the entire month of May, have your child go to bed early or on time. Lessen
the late night activities, television and video games during the week and prioritize rest.
4. Eat healthy well-balanced meals, especially for breakfast. Pop-tarts and donuts are quick
and easy to serve first thing in the morning but are not nutritious. Limit sweets and soft
drinks on weekdays.
5. Manage stress and anxiety. Take a “walk and talk” to reduce stress and open lines of
communication. Give your child the opportunity to talk about his expectations, fears and
hopes. His job is to do his best, whether he is an ‘A’ or ‘C’ student, everyone should be
proud of him when he is giving his best effort.
6. Start the testing day in a calm way! Allow plenty of time to say a few encouraging words,
let your child know how much you believe in her and take a moment to give her a
hug. Arrive at school a few minutes early if possible and remember to tell your child to
‘think success.’
7. Remind your student to take the test seriously, listen to the directions of the proctor and
ask for clarifications if he doesn’t understand the instructions on the test. It is important he
read the questions carefully and review each of the potential answers prior to making his
selection. He should never leave an answer blank but should instead choose the best
answer to the question.
8. If your child feels anxious during the test, taking a few deep breaths might help ease her
nerves. Practice ten deep breaths with her before she goes to school.
9. When the test is complete, your child should feel good about a job well done. Help him
celebrate by spending special one on one time together. Get out the Frisbee and go to the
park, create a craft, sing songs together or make a special family meal.
10. Lastly, if your child needs to retake the test, don’t stress. Talk to the school counselor
about additional stress reducing activities and repeat the above.
EOG IS AROUND THE
CORNER
Testing dates are:
June 1st- Reading
June 2nd- Math
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June-3rd Science (5th Grade)
DECEMBER
WINTER 2015
Parent Volunteers
Thank you to all the parents who have committed to ensuring
Winterville Charter Academy is OUR school! The Parent Action
Committee is comprised of 6 Groups: College and Career
Readiness, Facilities and Safety, Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great
Students), Volunteerism, Academic Support, and Moral Focus.
It’s never too late to join. Meetings are the first Monday of each
unless otherwise stated.
We Thank You!
Contact Us:
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Winterville Charter Academy
4160 Bayswater Road
Winterville, NC 28590
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Phone: 252-689-6153
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Fax: 252-360-4576
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School Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm
Office Hours: 7:15am-4:30pm
www.wintervillecharteracademy.org