In addition to the Scholastic book fair during the day, there will be an additional evening event. All students and parents are invited to the Scholastic Book fair Title 1 family night. We will provide hotdogs, chips, a drink, and an ice cream. You must RSVP to this event so we can provide the correct amount of food for everyone. You can RSVP by emailing Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Brittany Armel, by sending in a paper RSVP, or by a direct message to our Facebook. Thank you.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
This week, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our incredible educators. Thank you, Paw Paw School teachers, for inspiring minds, shaping futures, and making a lasting impact every day. We are grateful for all you do!
The application window for the Morgan County Virtual Academy for school year 2025-2026 is open through June 1. Please visit www.morganschools.net to learn more and apply.
What is Integrity?
Integrity is the ability and willingness to live with honesty and excellence. People who act with integrity make a choice to do the right thing, no matter who is watching. Integrity is the foundation on which we build relationships and trust.
Why Focus on Integrity?
Integrity generates trust. When we are honest and follow through on promises, we gain the confidence of our team; Trust allows us to collaborate and achieve more together.
Integrity encourages self-assessment. Integrity requires our regular self-assessment to align behaviors with our goals and self-beliefs.
Integrity is essential in leadership. Great leaders decrease anxiety and build strong teams when they are honest, consistent, and responsible.
Integrity In Action
Acknowledge and affirm acts of integrity. Publicly praise students who model acts of integrity such as honesty and honor. Encourage students to identify classmates who show integrity.
Use scenarios and role-play. Challenge students with real-life scenarios and situations that allow them to reflect, discuss, and choose the best next step or action.
Create a culture of accountability. Invite students to give you feedback. Ask students to rate the class based on your Social Contract. Empower students with choice-based consequences.
May Coaching for Parents...
The Paw Paw Schools Scholastic Book Fair will take place the week of May 12-16, 2025.
The PPHS NHS induction ceremony will occur on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Doors will open at 12:45 for seating.
My favorite thing about school is: Reading Holes.
Books take us on incredible adventures, but the best way to enjoy the journey is by showing up every day! Regular attendance helps students stay engaged in their favorite stories, build strong reading skills, and discover new books to love. Keep showing up and keep reading!
The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) announced the Fund the Future Sweepstakes on April 1, 2025. One lucky West Virginia child will win a $15,000 SMART529 College Savings account. Children must be 17 years of age or younger to enter. Deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025. The entry form and official sweepstakes rules can be found at www.wvtreasury.gov/fundthefuture.
Please review the following Newsletter for information about the upcoming WVGSA testing and how to review testing scores.
Coaching for Parents.... You're not alone!
What is Perseverance?
Perseverance is the willingness and ability to keep going when things are tough. People who persevere show steadfastness and give the extra effort needed to do something despite how hard it is or how long it takes to reach the goal.
Why focus on Perseverance?
Perseverance encourages positive self-talk and thinking. When faced with difficult tasks, perseverance helps students reframe with positive thoughts, such as: "I'm not good at this YET!"
Perseverance develops empathy. Students gain a better understanding of who they are and develop more empathy and compassion for others who may struggle to reach a goal.
Perseverance sparks personal growth. Pushing through complex tasks builds resilience and helps students discover how capable they are.
Perseverance in Action:
Share stories and challenging experiences. Be vulnerable and share personal experiences when you have struggled with a task or concept and had to work hard to push through.
Praise effort and process, not intelligence or performance. Affirm students for the process they used to tackle tasks and point out how their abilities grow through their own hard work.
Give your students the chance to struggle. Struggle builds self-confidence, independence, and perseverance. Resist the urge to intervene immediately and give students time to figure it out.
This is a reminder that the 11th grade SAT testing day is April 2, 2025. All juniors please arrive to Paw Paw Schools on time. The test session will begin at 8:00AM.
Attention Families of 9th and 10th Graders: The Governor’s School of Tourism (GST) offers students the opportunity to tour West Virginia for 10 days to learn about the tourism and hospitality sectors of our economy. Reach out to your school counselor for more information and to apply for this FREE summer opportunity.
https://wvde.us/gov-schools/tourism/
My favorite thing about school is: The Halloween Parade!
School traditions like the Halloween Parade make learning even more fun! Whether it's dressing up in creative costumes or celebrating with friends, these special moments are even better when everyone is here to join in. Keep showing up and making memories!
Attention Families of 9th and 10th Graders: The Governor’s Computer Science Institute (GCSI) offers students practical experience in computer science, coding, and programming to solve real-world problems. Reach out to your school counselor for more information and to apply for this FREE summer opportunity.
https://wvde.us/gov-schools/computer-science-institute/
As a reminder, The West Virginia Department of Education and Morgan County Schools are seeking feedback from our families. If your child receives special education services in Morgan County, please complete the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/mZwqwd0N65 , no later than Monday, March 10, 2025. If you need a paper copy of this survey, please contact your student's case manager.
What is Courage?
Courage is the ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging. Courage is not the absence of fear but rather perseverance in the presence of fear and the willingness to stand up for what is right or try something new, even though it may be uncomfortable or uncertain.
Why focus on Courage?
Courage encourages engagement. Courage helps students raise their hands, participate, try new things, and voice their opinions.
Courage builds self-confidence. Courage is the choice to act. By doing something, students increase their belief in themselves and their ability to do difficult or challenging things.
Courage can help reframe a negative. When something does not go as planned, or a student gets upset about a mistake or failure, courage can help reframe the event in a positive light.
Courage in Action:
Provide leadership opportunities. Students can learn and demonstrate leadership by teaching and mentoring others, classroom roles and responsibilities, or community outreach.
Encourage discussion and debate. Foster curiosity and empower students to formulate ideas and engage in respectful discourse and conversations.
Celebrate failures. Create opportunities to reduce fear of failure and celebrate when students try something new, even if they are not successful the first time.
Coaching for Parents!
Attention Families of 8th Graders: Join the West Virginia Governor's STEM Institute at Green Bank for a FREE summer program. Selected students will investigate the universe as they study the mysteries of outer space utilizing data from the Green Bank Observatory in Pocahontas County. Reach out to your school counselor for more information and to apply.
https://wvde.us/gov-schools/stem-institute/
