Celebrate Reading Spirit Week! Friday, March 1 is "One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish!" Day. Wear red and blue.
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Thursday, Feb. 29th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79. bus
March is Music in Our Schools Month
Third grade students at AJES will be coming home with cabbage plants. Students will plant them and watch them grow. In September, photos of your child and their cabbage plant can be entered to win $1,000. Two years ago, we had a winner from AJES.
https://www.bonniecabbageprogram.com/about-bonnie-plants/
Celebrate Reading with "Why fit in when you can stand out?" Day on Thursday. We encourage everyone to wear tye-dyed or bright colored clothes.
Celebrate Reading Spirit Week!
Wednesday, February 28 is "Cat in the Hat!" Day.
Wear red, black, and white.
Celebrate Reading Spirit Week!
Tuesday, February 27 is "Green Eggs and Ham" Day.
"See Something, Send Something" Digital Reporting App
Whether you are a Taylor County Schools student, parent, or staff member, if you see something that doesn't seem quite right, send something! The "See Something, Send Something" Digital Reporting App (See Send app) is now available for download. Check out the Taylor County Schools See Send Webpage for more information:
https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/page/see-send-app
Celebrate Reading Spirit Week!
Monday, February 26 is "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" Day.
Fun Tip Friday for Families
This week's tip focuses on the importance of supporting the development of your child's reading and speaking vocabulary. Check out this short video for easy and fun activities to try at home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCdowxgklgI
Taylor County Schools students are asked to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow (Feb. 21) to display their support to Liberty High School faculty, staff, and students in this difficult time. The staff and students of Liberty High School are in our thoughts for comfort and support in this time of need.
The Taylor County Board of Education is currently developing options for the 2024-25 school calendar. Options being considered include a week long spring break OR two long weekend breaks during the spring months. Also under consideration is a possible shift in Grafton High School graduation dates due to timing of other breaks and requirements set forth by the WVDE.
A public hearing is scheduled for February 27, 2024, at 5:30 at the Taylor County Board of Education to discuss the school calendar options as well as the Non-Traditional Day Plan (NTID).
If you have concerns or questions, please plan to attend or email Jenny McCarthy-jmccarthy@k12.wv.us for calendar concerns/questions
OR Helen Roberts-hjroberts@k12.wv.us for NTID plan concerns/questions.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School students had the opportunity to hear native West Virginian, Ashley Belote, read the book she illustrated, "Valenslime.”
During the visit, Mrs. Belote also demonstrated how to draw her character Igor and she made sparkly slime!
If you missed out on ordering, you can still order at: https://www.ashleybelote.com and have it shipped to your home.
Join us for our Reading Spirit Week, February 26 - March 1.
Wear your favorite hat for $1.00 on Tuesday, February 20th. We are joining with Taylor County 4-H Teen Leaders to raise money for the Taylor County Humane Society.
Check out the link below for more engaging fluency activities to try with your child.
https://youtu.be/4CFJJPWpTe0?si=seQ2pwt2LE07UJQ2
UPDATED SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow, Friday, Feb 16th, 2024 will now be a County Wide School Closure Day. Students and Staff will not report. Students are not required to complete any instruction or assignments. Taylor County Schools will not be utilizing a NTI Day as previously announced. This change is due to guidelines set forth by the WV Department of Education.
Friday, February 16, 2024 will be Non-Traditional Instruction Day for all Taylor County Schools as a result of result of unforeseen staff shortages throughout the school district. This is NTI Day #1 for students. Students will learn from home and staff will be available for support from 10:00am-3:00pm.
When students are able to read fluently, then there is not the need to devote as much energy on decoding the words. As a result, more focus can be placed on comprehending or understanding the material read.
Check out the link below with engaging fluency activities to try with your child.
21 Reading Fluency Activities Your Students Will Love! (natalielynnkindergarten.com)
Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, February 12, 2024. This is a professional learning day for staff.
