Winstead Avenue Elementary School

Good evening, Wahoos!! I hope you have had a wonderful week. Please remember that on April 17, we have early dismissal, which we will release at 1:00 p.m., and early check-out will end at 12:30 p.m. Our Spring Carnival, a highlight of our school year, is on April 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy games, face painting, food trucks, and more—your child's progress report will go home on April 22. Please save the following dates: We will host our Field Day on May 3, Kindergarten and second grade awards day on May 15, and first grade and dual immersion awards day on May 16; more information will be forthcoming. The mClass end-of-year benchmark will open on May 7 and close on May 15. The fourth nine-week grading period ends on May 30, and the school will send report cards out on June 6. As you can see, we only have a short time until the 23-24 school year ends, and we still have a lot to cover; that said, please prioritize getting your child to school on time and refrain from checking them out early if possible. Students miss valuable instructions when they are consistently late or leave early. Thank you for being a partner in your child's education. Have a fantastic evening.

SAVE the DATE!! It's Kindergarten Registration time for the 24-25 school year. If your little one turns five on or before August 31, 2024, they are eligible to enroll. Join us here at Winstead on May 9, 2024, or register anytime online at https://www.ncpschools.net/page/enrollment We are so excited to welcome our new little Wahoos !!

Good morning, NCPS Families: Below is some important information regarding the upcoming Community Forum meetings. Please note that the maps will be shown at these meetings. Landing Page for the Proposed Attendance Zones: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/proposedattendancezone Q&A LINK - Please continue to submit your questions to be addressed: https://www.ncpschools.net/forms/community-forums-on-school-school-attendance-zone The Community Forums will also have a live broadcast next Monday and Wednesday, the link for the viewing is the NCPS YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@PRDptment We hope to see you next week in person. Thank you!

The Snack Attack Cart will be returning this week. Every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of the school year your child can purchase a snack for $1.00 All money raised will go towards our PBIS Celebrations.

Good Morning, Here is your weekly video. If your child scored low on Fluency/ Word Reading (WRF) on their mClass assessment, here is an idea that you can complete with your child at home to help. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vuEt8ZpZqWEVwdVYfzQ5xFOAsNz1doxk/view?usp=sharing

Good evening, Wahoos!! Welcome back from spring break, Wahoos! I hope you had a fantastic, fun, relaxed, and unforgettable time. Now that we're back let's dive back into our routines with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Let's carry the warmth of the sun, the laughter of our adventures, and the memories we've made into the rest of the semester. Here's to a successful return and making the most of what lies ahead! I have a few reminders and dates for you this week. April 12 is Autism and Child Abuse Awareness Day; please allow your child to wear blue. On April 17, Early Dismissal, we will release at 1:00 pm. Our Spring Carnival is on April 19 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Enjoy games, face painting, food trucks, and more. Be on the lookout for your child's progress report on April 22. As always, please remember you must park in the staff parking lot and walk your child over in the morning. Refraining from blocking the parking lot ensures smooth access for parents to reach their destinations in the morning and provides your child's safety. Likewise, an adult must sign students in late after 8:00 am, and early check-out ends at 2:30 pm. Please save the following dates: We will host our Field Day on May 3, Kindergarten and second grade awards day on May 15, and first grade and dual immersion awards day on May 16; more information will be forthcoming. The mClass end-of-year benchmark will open on May 7 and close on May 15. The fourth nine-week grading period ends on May 30, and the school will send report cards out on June 6. As you can see, we only have a short time until the 23-24 school year ends, and we still have a lot to cover; that said, please try to get your child to school on time and refrain from checking them out early if possible. Students miss valuable instructions when they are consistently late or leave early. Again, welcome back; as always, thank you for being a partner in your child's education. Have a fantastic evening.

Good evening, Wahoos, Spring break is a great time to relax and spend quality time with family and friends. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break filled with cherished moments and beautiful memories. We will see everyone April 8!

Don't forget to order your child a yearbook. Friday, March 29th is the last day to place an order. We will not be ordering extra copies. To order go to: ybpay.com Yearbook ID Code: 14716024 Enjoy your Spring Break!

Good Morning, Here is your weekly video. If your child scored low on Phonemic Awareness (PSF) on their mClass assessment, here is an idea that you can complete with your child at home to help. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eqmImaGJ27hUtUcnExIs7MhtoAVSB56O/view?usp=sharing

Good evening, Wahoos, Report cards will go home tomorrow; likewise, second-grade parents, you should find the CogAT assessment results in your child's folder. If you plan to order a Yearbook, it is due by March 29, 2024; orders are accepted online only. Our Spring Break is coming up March 29-April 5. We hope you have a wonderful time with your family and friends. We are excited to have our Spring Carnival on April 19, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Please send the form and money for prepaid wristbands. We will have food trucks, games, music, and more. We hope to see all of our families. Lastly, this week, we have an off-campus PBIS celebration. This celebration rewards students who have displayed positive behavior for the 3rd nine weeks of school: no major and no minor office referral. Permission slips have been sent home for students who can attend. Parents will not be allowed to attend this celebration; it is a closed event. From the WAVE staff and I, we hope you have a spectacular spring break. We will see our student's bright faces and smiles on April 8, all energized to finish the year off strong. As always, thank you for being a partner in your child's education, and have a great evening.

Hello Wahoos, This is a reminder that tonight is the night: FREDDY'S NIGHT! Flyers went out earlier this week. Please bring them with you to show or mention Winstead when you order. We want to say "Thank You" for your continued support for WAVE. We hope to see all of our families at this delicious event.

🎨Celebration of the Arts🎨 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3/26 at Rocky Mount High! Join us to celebrate the brilliance of Nash County Public Schools' students at our Celebration of the Arts! This event showcases artwork from students across the district. After the celebration, the artwork will be displayed at the Braswell Memorial Library throughout the month of April. Then it will be at the NCPS District Office in the Superintendent’s Art Gallery. 🖼️🎨✏️ #ArtsMonth #CelebrateArtinEducation #NCPS #NCPSchools #NCPSProud #CelebrationoftheArts #ArtworkDisplay

Hello Wahoos, This family-friendly event slipped by us. However, this Thursday is Freddy's Night for WAVE. If you mention Winstead or show the flyer (it will come home this week), WAVE will get 15%. Please plan to come out and have a delicious meal with some of the WAVE family. We hope to see you there!

Good Morning, Here is your weekly video. If your child scored low on Letter Sounds (NWF-CLS) on their mClass assessment, here is an idea that you can complete with your child at home to help. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YSSneI05ivvB56TgHwDOJDGUj9XWCJml/view?usp=drive_link

Good evening, Wahoos, Report cards will go home on March 25; please review your child's folder nightly. If you plan to order a Yearbook, it is due by March 29, 2024; orders are accepted online only. Our Spring Break is coming up March 29-April 5. We hope you have a wonderful time with your family and friends. We are excited to have our Spring Carnival on April 19, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Flyers went home last week to pre-order wristbands. We will have food trucks, games, music, and more. We hope to see all of our families. Lastly, parents, please refrain from using the bus line to drop your child off in the morning; this causes our bus drivers to pick up their middle school students late, resulting in students missing instructional time. Likewise, please walk your child across the crossway rather than allowing them to walk independently. This act is a tremendous safety issue as our students are too short to be seen over the hood of a bus. The staff would be devastated to have a student injured due to an adult action. I understand that we all run late at times and have other places we need to be; however, if this continues, we will only allow parents to use the carline in the morning for drop-off. I hope we do not have to take these measures. However, our ultimate priority is the safety of our students. I hope you have a wonderful evening; thank you for your partnership in your child's education.

Good evening, This is a reminder about our Devoted Dad's lunch. Dad's and father figures are invited to have lunch with their child. We can't wait to see the excitement in their eyes and smiles on their faces. We look forward to seeing everyone. Have a great evening.

Good evening, Join us for the Winstead Carnival on April 19 from 5:00 to 7:30. Enjoy food trucks, games, and more! Check your child's folder for the flyer and pre-order wristbands at a discounted price. See you there!

Good Morning, Here is your weekly video. If your child scored low on Phonemic Awareness (PSF) on their mClass assessment, here is an idea that you can complete with your child at home to help. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14hxqtZ_onJ6LF0m4Sbaf_y8srVTexnmA/view?usp=sharing

Good evening, Wahoos, Thank you all for making our Book Fair a huge success. The students were excited to have the opportunity to "shop." Many thanks to our wonderful PTO for planning a fantastic event for our Mother Figures. Our students and parents had a marvelous time. Calling all Dads and Father Figures, on March 13, we invite you to come out and have lunch with your child. Teachers will send lunch times out through the NCPS app. Lastly, there is no school for students on March 14 and 15; these are teacher workdays. We thank you for your continued support in your child's education, and I hope you have a great evening.

Unity Fri-Yay! Come together as a community of unity and wear green as a symbol to prevent Gun Violence and share your photos in the comments! Gun violence is preventable when you know the signs. “Say Something” upstanders have helped Sandy Hook Promise prevent 7 school shootings and 60+ acts of violence with a weapon.