OCTOBER 24 , 2022

NEWS & UPDATES

  • Please mark your calendars that October 26, 2022 is an early release day for Fall Conference. Please see district communication. No after school programs or activities will be held.

  • Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods visited our school on October 19 to present us with our STEAM banner.

  • We raised over $60,000 in our Book Blast. All WJES students were given books to help build their home libraries! Thank you to all who contributed!

  • If your child plans to eat breakfast at school please ensure they are here early and able to be in line by 7:30. This allows them to eat and return to class on time.

  • We have many lost items in our 'Lost & Found'. Please be sure to label your child's belongings so that if they end up in the 'Lost & Found', they can easily be returned to their owners.

October 24-28: Book Fair: Open on Wednesday and Thursday until 6:00 PM
October 24-28: Red Ribbon Week
October 25: Chick-fil-A night
October 26: Early Release day for conferences
October 27: Harvest Festival (4:00-6:00)

Check out the October Breakfast & Lunch Menus HERE.


October:
5th Claire Benson
7th Alicia Simpson
14th Mallory Weese
16th Tammy Austin
17th Heather Britt
19th Natalie Rawls & Stephanie Westhafer
21st Megan Arnold
24th Dee Bowen
28th Bronwyn Sheffield & Mary Eich

staff spotlight

Staff Member: Melissa Minore
Grade: Pre-K

What is your favorite thing about WJES?

WJES is amazing in so many ways! Some of the reasons I love WJES are: their love and support of teachers and our families, our school culture and family, and the amazing kids who are students here.

What is your passion?

I have so many passions in life: God, my family, being a Mama, traveling, being a teacher, music, and so many other things. In my career, I am passionate about building relationships with our students (and their families) and meeting each kid where they are at to help every student feel as successful as possible! But most importantly, I want every kiddo I teach to feel loved and safe. I am also extremely passionate about language and literacy and integrating it into all areas of my Pre-K classroom.

Tell us a fun fact about you!

My grandfather played baseball with Jackie Robinson, and although I am right-handed, I dribbled a basketball with my left hand!

THE 7 MINDSETS

The We are Connected mindset teaches us that everyone who comes into our lives can help us to achieve and live our dreams. Working with, for, and through others is crucial to realizing our dreams. When you understand this and constantly seek the positives from relationships with others, your performance in every area of your life improves. In the lessons for this mindset, we help students explore synergies with others, embrace diversity, and relish the competition that will allow them to maximize their potential by working with and through others.