Communication

🖥️ WITS: Williamsville Information Tracking System

✅ Purpose:

WITS is the central hub for managing your child’s academic records, reporting attendance, and connecting directly with school staff.

🔑 Key Features:

• Parent-Teacher Conferences: Schedule and manage your annual parent-teacher conference with teachers

• Report Cards: View official grades and monitor your child's academic progress

• Absence Reporting: Submit student absences directly through the portal—no need to call the attendance line

• WITS Mail: Contact key personnel efficiently (including principals, the school nurse, mental health staff, classroom teachers and office team members) regarding important updates

‼️ Important Note: Be sure to check the WITS homepage regularly—critical news and urgent updates are always highlighted right at the top.

🗓️ Frequency: 

• Bi-weekly, every two weeks

📩 Where to View: 

• Sent directly via WITS Mail upon publication

• Linked on the WITS portal

🗞️ Format & Content:

• Video Message (Top): CP Administration highlights upcoming events, key dates, and important announcements

• Text & Photos (Below): Updates from the school nurse and social worker, event photo recaps, district news, and helpful resource links

• Accessibility: All written text below the video can be easily translated into your preferred language

📩 Where to View: 

• Linked on Country Parkway Homepage

• Linked on the District Webpage

• Linked on the WITS  homepage on the "CP COMMUNICATION" slide

🗞️ Format & Content:

• This handbook contains vital details, including the mission statement, school hours, safety protocols, health and dining policies, arrival and dismissal procedures, parent-teacher communication, CE classes, student services, and code of conduct.   

• Accessibility: All written text can be easily translated into your preferred language

📩 Where to View: 

• Follow Country Parkway Elementary School on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CountryParkwayWCSD

🗞️ Content:

• Important information & reminders

• Celebration of students & staff

• Upcoming events & activities

• School spirit & community

📩 Where to View: 

FACEBOOK: Follow at www.facebook.com/CountryParkwayPTA

INSTAGRAM: Follow at countryparkwaypta

🗞️ Content:

• PTA news and announcements

• Event information and reminders

• Membership and volunteer opportunities

• Celebration of students, staff, and school achievements

• Photos and highlights from school and PTA events

• School spirit and community-building posts

• Educational, family, and community resources

• Information from PTA organizations (Council, Region, State, and National PTA) when relevant

• Fundraising and program updates

• Important dates and deadlines

📩 Where to View:  

• countryparkwaypta.org

🗞️ Format & Content:

• Content: News, reminders, volunteer opportunities, fundraising and upcoming events

• Accessibility: All written text can be easily translated into your preferred language

🎒Where to Find It: 

• Sent home with students in their take-home folders

• Includes important school and PTA information

🗓️ Frequency: 

• Monthly, at the beginning of each month

🔑 Key Features:

• Upcoming Events

• Fundraisers

• Volunteer Opportunities

🗓️ Frequency:

•  Bi-weekly, sent on alternating Fridays, during the off weeks from the "Eagle Eye" E-Newsletter

📩 Where to View: 

• Sent directly to PTA Members only 

• Not a member yet? Join the PTA here!

🗞️ Format & Content:

• Text & Photos: News, reminders, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events.

• Accessibility: All written text can be easily translated into your preferred language.