Parents of seniors and seniors, we are excited to announce that every student who completes their FAFSA application will be awarded an honor cord to wear with their cap and gown for graduation. Thank you to everyone who is working hard to help us meet this state expectation. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Stickley.
Parents and Guardians,
We are very excited to announce that our Title I Program will be funding $20.00 for each student in grades K- 6th grade for books at this year's Scholastic's Book Fair. These books will support your child's summer reading. There will be special tables set up at Monday night's Family Title I Scholastic Book Fair with special books to encourage reading as a family. We hope to see everyone this coming Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 in the elementary hallway. The Ice Cream Social will be in the Cafeteria. You may purchase books with cash, credit card, debit card or e- wallet. Additional shopping will continue on Wednesday and Thursday during the day and after school from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
Graduation practice will be Wednesday, May 22nd at 1pm. Seniors, please report to the gym at 1pm in cap, gown, and tassel. We will do a walk of fame through the elementary and then have graduation practice in the gym. We will do newspaper pictures and individual cap and gown pictures once we are finished with practice. Please contact Dr. Stickley if you have any questions.
Paw Paw Schools is pleased to announce that we are Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School! Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our teachers, school staff, students, and community!
Parents use the following link to set up your students E-Wallet for the Scholastic Book Fair.
Students in grades three through eight. Don’t forget! The West Virginia General Summative Assessment or WVGSA starts on Monday, May 6. Students in grades three through eight will test on Monday and Tuesday. Students in grade five and eight will also take the science test on Wednesday. Make ups will be Thursday and Friday. Students please get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast, arrive to school on time, and make sure you charge your Chromebooks. Thank you.
Morgan County Virtual Academy
The application window is open through June 1, 2024.
Learn more at https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy
The West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Department of Tourism are recruiting heavily for the Governor’s School for Tourism, which will be held from June 20-29 for 9th and 10th graders. Students will be serving as ambassadors for Tourism in our state. This is an opportunity of a lifetime for students! They will be going whitewater rafting, staying at WV State Parks, and visiting all 9 of the travel regions in WV. They will be traveling on charter buses and it’s all FREE! Contact your school counselor to learn more.
https://wvde.us/gov-schools/tourism/
During the month of April, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) and school systems across the country honor the courage and resiliency of military-connected children by celebrating, “Purple Up” month. Purple is the appropriate color to recognize military children from all branches, because it represents a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and blue from the Coast Guard, Air Force, and Navy.
Monday, April 15, 2024 – Military Monday – Wear clothing showing pride in your favorite branch of the military.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – Crazy Camo Day – Wear your favorite camouflaged clothing.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – Red, White, and Blue Day – Wear colors representing our nation’s flag.
Thursday, April 18, 2024 – RED Day – Wear red to Remember Everyone Deployed.
Friday, April 19, 2024 – “Purple Up” Day – Join communities across our state and nation in honoring military-connected children by wearing purple (a mix of all military branch colors) and engage in activities celebrating their strength and resiliency.
The West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Department of Tourism are recruiting heavily for the Governor’s School for Tourism, which will be held from June 20-29 for 9th and 10th graders. Students will be serving as ambassadors for Tourism in our state. This is an opportunity of a lifetime for students! They will be going whitewater rafting, staying at WV State Parks, and visiting all 9 of the travel regions in WV. They will be traveling on charter buses and it’s all free! Contact your school counselor to learn more.
https://wvde.us/gov-schools/tourism/
On Wednesday, April 10, students in grades 9 and 10 will take the PSAT and students in grade 11 will take the SAT. Students please make sure that you are well rested and that your Chromebooks are charged and ready for use on April 10. Students should arrive by 7:45 am at the latest. The SAT is a state required test. If you have any questions email Mr. Arthur at alex.arthur@k12.wv.us Thank you
The April Capturing Kids Hearts theme is Perserverance.
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.
DEADLINE EXTENSION: The Governor’s School of Literacy through Arts, Culture, and History (GSLACH) offers 8th graders creative literacy-enhancing opportunities. With the recent deadline extension by the Governor's Schools, there is still time for your 8th grader to apply. Check out the website and contact your school counselor for more information.
Governor's School of Literacy through Arts, Culture, and History - West Virginia Department of Education (wvde.us) - https://wvde.us/gov-schools/arts-culture-and-history/
Join us in celebrating National Assistant Principals Week, April 1-5! A big shoutout to Amber Guthrie at Paw Paw Schools for her unwavering dedication and hard work. Together, let's recognize her invaluable contribution to our school community!
Important School Calendar Change!
In light of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, we've decided to reschedule the Faculty Senate early dismissal that was originally scheduled for April 19th to this date to coincide with this historic event.
We believe that witnessing such a rare celestial occurrence can be an educational and memorable experience for our students. Due to the timing of the eclipse and by adjusting the early dismissal date, we aim to provide ample opportunity for everyone to safely observe and appreciate the solar eclipse together.
Please mark your calendars accordingly! The new date for the Faculty Senate early dismissal is April 8th. April 19th will now be a full school day. We appreciate your understanding and support as we strive to create enriching experiences for our school community.
Reminder that tonight is the third nine weeks parent teacher conference 3:30-5:30 and reports cards will come home with your students today.
The Regional Math Field Day scheduled for tomorrow is being postponed to Wednesday, March 13.
Spring Sport Schedule as of 3/10/24
Honoring heroes! Thank you, school social workers, for your dedication to students' well-being.
