Terra Alta/East Preston School

Parents are invited to join members of the BOE and County Office Staff for our annual parent advisory meeting and work session on Monday, April 20th at 5:00PM at the Preston County Board of Education Offices. During this time, you'll be able to share your ideas on how we can better serve you as a parent and our students through our Title 1 Programs and District Goals. This will also be an opportunity to share thoughts on the new, state-mandated, retention policy that will go into effect next school year.

Preston County Schools is lucky to have the administrative teams at each of our schools, and this week, we join the rest of the nation in celebrating our Assistant Principals and Deans. We recognize the critical roles they play in fostering student success, supporting school staff, and fostering positive school cultures. Today and everyday, we say thank you to these "unsung heroes" of our schools who handle discipline, curriculum, and mentorship. Thank you Assistant Principals and Deans.

What could possibly make our holiday lunches for the kids even better? How about the PTA at Terra Alta East Preston "Eastering" up the tables today to compliment the great lunch fixed by our hard-working school cooks. All students this week who ate free hot lunch in the county, were treated one day to a holiday meal consisting of ham, sides and a cook's choice dessert. Yum. Happy Easter P-County!!!

No fooling around today, at least when it comes to recognizing our Paraprofessionals. Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April. Today and everyday, we honor paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras, instructional assistants, or teacher aides. Paraprofessionals perform a variety of teaching-related jobs and often assist teachers in classrooms.

Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.

Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.

#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay

This evening's "Young Writers Awards" will be held at the PHS Theatre at 6:00 PM, and live streamed on Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)

Next month begins statewide testing across WV, beginning with our 11th Graders on SAT School Day on the 14th, then our students who take the Alternative State Assessment (WVASA or DLM), with that window opening on April 13th. Attached are letters from Superintendent of WV Schools, Michelle Blatt, on each of those tests outlined:
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11

This Saturday!!! Don't miss out on the Ham, Bacon and Egg Show, brought to you by the PC FFA, at the PHS Gym beginning at 6PM. Doors open at 5.

From the Preston Prevention Partnership and Preston County Family Resources Network (PRN):
🚍 Need a ride to the Family Expo?

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If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!

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This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where it’s needed most.

Please share with anyone who may benefit ❤️

https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN

Preston County Schools was well-represented at the WV Region VII Math Field Day on Saturday. Not only did our students represent themselves, their schools, and the county, but they did so in some big ways. Congratulations to these students, their dedicated teachers, and our Math Field Day Coordinators.

Congratulations to the following:
Fifth Grade: Third Place went to Grady Walsh from Terra Ata East Preston. He will move on to the WV State Math Field Day.
Fifth Grade: Second Alternate went to Owen Moody from Bruceton School.

Region VII First Place Team - Division B went to Preston High School. The team consisted of James Harsh, Nick Bernatowicz, Bryson McNew, Cooper Thaler, Garrett Haymond, Donald Parks, Abigail McCoy, Isabella Edmunds, Katelyn Snider and Adam Davis.

One Week Away. Next Saturday is the Annual FFA Ham, Bacon and Egg Sale. We're not yolking, or hamming around. We're bacon you. You don't want to miss this.

With yesterday's weather and today's temps, I'm not so sure Preston County agrees that Spring starts on Friday, but nonetheless, Friday the 20th kicks-off our student Spring Wellness Challenge with lots of great prizes up for grabs. Complete all activities listed from Friday March 20th - Friday May 1st and verify at the link below to be placed in a drawing.

FORMS link will open on May 1st for parent or student to verify their participation and that they successfully completed all activities. Good luck.

https://forms.office.com/r/Q0Jxdb7uK6

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: March 28th The Sale You've All Been Waiting For PC FFA Ham, Bacon & Egg Sale

PCS Quarterly Highlights - Beat of Excellence - Winter/Early Spring Digital Edition (https://5il.co/3u0rn)
Although our students' and schools' accomplishments are highlighted regularly through Facebook(s) and our PCS Website(s), PCS will now be compiling a highlight of events of an extended period, publishing quarterly. In previous years and editions, our print magazine was funded through additional federal funds we no longer receive. Moving forward, we will print one magazine each year through parent engagement funding, typically at the start of the year, containing important information, documents, and a calendar, but then will quarterly post a "Beat of Excellence Highlight" online.

Terra Alta Lunch - Wednesday March 18th
Chicken Quesadilla
Black Beans
Chips
Fruit/Milk
Salad Bar

Calendar and Report Card Changes:
With today's inclement weather day, PCS has decided not to adjust the dates that were more recently put back in place for a Spring Break, and will be using Friday, May 29th (Snow Make-Up Day) as the possible last day for students. This has no affect or change on PHS graduation. Teachers last day in the buildings will now be June 2nd. Also, with today's snow day, 3rd Grading Period Report Cards will now go out this Friday the 20th, as opposed to the 19th.

Preston County Schools are now closed for today, Tuesday, March 17th. Students do not report and all extra-curricular activities are cancelled. 240-day staff, not already reporting are to report on a 2-hour delay and all other staff does not report. The Faculty Senate Representative meeting for today will be rescheduled.

Congratulations to our Beanstack Reading Giftcard Winners for the month of February.