The Weddington Elementary School community collaborates to promote a strong foundation for our students to become lifelong learners, independent thinkers, self-motivators, and effective decision makers. Students will achieve their fullest potential in a nurturing atmosphere of consistency, encouragement, and security. A variety of strategies, differentiated instruction, remediation, and intervention will be utilized to deliver the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Progress will be monitored and data will be used to drive instruction so that each child will experience success.
2010-2011 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2010-2011 school year will be held February 1-5, 2010. If you have a child that will be five, on or before August 31st, please stop by the school office (8:00am-3:00pm) for registration during this week.
Congratulations to Katherine Wilkins, Winner of the 2009-2010 WDES Spelling Bee!
Dinner and a Movie Night
Sponsored by Weddington FFA
When: February 20, 2010
Time: 5-8 pm, meal(hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, cole slaw, chips, drinks, dessert) will be served beginning at 5 pm and the PG movie will start at 6 pm.
Where: Weddington High School
What: The Weddington FFA will be serving dinner and showing Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs on an 18-foot screen in the commons area. All proceeds will go toward scholarships for graduating FFA members.
Kids (10 and under) $5.00 ($6.00 at the door)
Adults $8.00 ($9.00 at the door)
Checks can be made out to Weddington FFA Alumni
Did You Know?
Based on the 2008/09 Test Scores Weddington Elementary is Ranked 1st in the County and 3rd in the State!!! Congratulations to all the Teachers and Staff that made this possible.
Additionally, On October 6th, 2009, the Union County Board of Education "proudly recognized Weddington Elementary School for teaching and living Union County Public Schools core values; for establishing a school climate that prizes quality, innovation and continuous improvement in student learning, citizenship, and social responsibility."
Message From the Superintendent
2009-2010 Cluster Forums
In an effort to reach out to school/community stakeholders and engage in some proactive dialogue, I will be conducting a series of Cluster Forums during the 2009-2010 school year. These forums will be held at each cluster's high school media center on the last Thursday of the month (except in November and December due to holidays). See Forum Schedule below.
Each principal has been asked to identify two parent leaders to represent the school and community to be active participants in constructive discussions on how we can improve the school system and provide greater opportunities for students. Designated School Board members will also be participants in the discussions.
All other interested parties are invited to attend the Cluster Forums as observers.
Forum Schedule
Porter Ridge - Thursday, September 24, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Porter Ridge High School
Cuthbertson - Thursday, October 29, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Cuthbertson High School
Forest Hills - Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Forest Hills High School
Monroe (includes Wolfe, CATA, WBEC) - Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Monroe High School
Sun Valley (includes Early College) - Thursday, January 28, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Sun Valley High School
Weddington - Thursday, February 25, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Weddington High School
Parkwood (includes South Providence) - Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Parkwood High School
Piedmont - Thursday, April 29, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Piedmont High School
Marvin Ridge - Thursday, May 27, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Marvin Ridge High School
New Cafeteria Pricing
Paid Breakfast |
Reduced Breakfast |
Paid Lunch |
Reduced Lunch |
|
Elementary Schools |
$0.85 |
$0.30 |
$1.80 |
$0.40 |
Middle & High Schools |
$0.85 |
$0.30 |
$1.90 |
$0.40 |
UCPS Employees |
a la carte |
N/A |
a la carte |
N/A |
Visiting Child |
a la carte |
N/A |
a la carte |
N/A |
Visiting Adult |
a la carte |
N/A |
a la carte |
N/A |
Notice Concerning Electronic Devices
Due to safety issues, no electronic devices should be brought to school or onto a SCHOOL BUS. If a student brings a device - such as an ipod, Nintendo, etc... - it will be confiscated and held by the Administration until the end of the school year. A student may also lose bus riding privileges for failure to follow this policy. Parents are requested to refer to the WDES student agenda, page 6, and Board policy manual for further information as it pertains to North Carolina Public School Law 115-C-245.
MRSA Information
New Math Adoption
Math Expressions is the new math adoption for 2009-2010.
Safe and Drug Free Schools Newsletter
UCPS introduces a new program in Union County to fight truancy. Read more.
New PTA Executive Board Positions
| President | Terri Snipes | tsnipes@windstream.net |
| Vice President | Charlene McGee | cpmcgee@carolina.r.com |
| Vice President | Amy Anthony | amyanthony@mindspring.com |
| Secretary | Margaret Hinson |
laughingwater06@yahoo.com |
| Treasurer | Chris Burke | theburkes@carolina.rr.com |
Check out the new PTA website!
School Bus Safety
The media center has a special service, Celebrations!, available for your use. The purpose of Celebrations! is two-fold. It enables a parent, grandparent, etc. to recognize a special occasion or achievement (birthday, A-Honor Roll, Spelling Bee winner, etc.) and also helps the media center book collection to grow.
You may choose from selected titles that are on display in the media center to honor your special student (or teacher!). With the purchase of a book for the media center ($15.00 each) a book plate with the appropriate inscription will be placed inside the front cover. The book will then be added to the media center collection with your student being the first to check it out!
If you would like to participate in Celebrations! or need information concerning the program, please contact the media center.
Volunteer Policy
The PTA is collecting all used ink cartridges. There is a box to deposit them in the PTA hallway next to the Box tops collection box. David Aiello of CARTRIDGE WORLD is picking up and recycling the cartridges. The PTA will receive money for all of the cartridges collected. You can also purchase your cartridges from CARTRIDGE WORLD and the school will receive a percentage back! All types of cartridges are accepted. Please collect from friends, neighbors and your workplace! The more we collect, the more money we will receive.
The PTA would like to thank Janice Bowers for coordinating this collection. The office staff always goes "above and beyond" for us and we do appreciate them.
Harris Teeter: Register cards at www.harristeeter.com or in the stores. WDES i.d. #1892. Don't forget to relink you VIC card to the school. This one time sign up must take place each school year.
Target Visa and Target Credit Cards: Register under school #110876.