Just a reminder that tomorrow is our Fall School Picture Day. Remember to bring those best smiles.
October9-13 is National School Lunch Week; the theme is "Level Up with School Lunch." Featured items will include: Minecraft Meatball Sub, FryGuy Fries, Guaco Walking Taco, Pac-Man Pizza, Donkey Kong Bananas, Yeti in my Spaghetti, Kirby Cheeseburger, and Princess Peach.
Calendar of October Events:
To help ensure the national alert and warning system is ready to provide timely, accurate information during the next disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test at approximately 2:20 PM on Wednesday, October 4. This 1-minute test alert sent to TVs, radios and smartphones is similar to the weekly or monthly testing that happens on a local and regional level. The message that appears on phones will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” No action is required by the public. This alert is simply a test of a robust readiness system should a nationwide alert be necessary in the future. All Preston County Schools have been advised of this test and are notifying students and staff in advance of the test this afternoon.
This is a final reminder for parents that their students lost access to their devices today. Teachers will be contacting to remind you, but this needs to be done ASAP. If you don't have a device or access at home, please stop by the office to take care of it. At the beginning of the year, you were asked to fill out an updated student information form online, which includes the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for internet access. Teachers were making contact this week with those from their classes. If you don't remember filling this out online, please do so, or when in doubt, please do so again, before your child loses access. They will be responsible for missing and/or late assignments.
https://forms.office.com/r/qJcCNbiPNz
With new middle school sports' seasons rapidly approaching, please don't wait until the last minute for a physical. When official practices and try-outs begin, students must have a proof of insurance and physical on-file to be able to play. Girls' basketball begins the week of October 30th and the Boys' the week of November 6th. In order to get their required practices in by the first games, this has to be done. Please call to schedule these now with your local provider.
Just a reminder that today is a 2-Hour Early Out for the Buckwheat Festival. School today at Terra Alta will be finished and students released at 12:15. Be sure to be a bus stops to get your kiddos 2 hours prior to regular time, or to begin parent pick-up at 12:15. Thanks.
Good afternoon Preston County. This is a reminder that all Preston County Schools will be dismissed two hours early today, Thursday, September 28th and closed tomorrow, Friday, September 29th so that students and staff may take part in the Buckwheat Festival activities. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, October 2nd. Have a wonderful, fun-filled festival weekend.
This is a final reminder for parents before their students lose device access beginning tomorrow. At the beginning of the year, you were asked to fill out an updated student information form online, which includes the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for internet access. Teachers were making contact this week with those from their classes. If you don't remember filling this out online, please do so, or when in doubt, please do so again, before your child loses access. They will be responsible for missing and/or late assignments.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaiohxwvx94xKotQf0kh8SC5UNjk2SlFUQldQNUFaN01QOTRHTDRQVVdURiQlQCN0PWcu
Bus 73-16 Josie shillito. Terra Alta East Preston and Preston High will not run tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26th.
Terra Alta East Preston Parents of K-3 students. Those students identified as at-risk per the new state guidelines in reading and math based off their initial assessment, were sent home today with a report letter that needs signed and returned by parents. Not all students received one. Any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Just a reminder that there is an LSIC meeting this evening, Monday the 25th, at 5:30 in the cafeteria.
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, our Lady Eagles' Volleyball Match-Up at Central Preston will be a "Pink Out" in support of Preston Memorial's "Pink Out" and fundraising efforts. Both teams will be dawning new jerseys for the game, as well as shirts are available for purchase, with proceeds going to the two teams' donations to "Pink Out." You can support the teams and the cause by purchasing a one of a kind shirt at the following link:
https://www.shaffersprinting.com/category/CentralEast-Volleyball-Fundraiser
Lunch Menu Change/Update:
Due to the school hosting a couple other schools for consolidated band practice for the upcoming Buckwheat Parades, we will be swapping Tuesday's and Wednesday's lunches with one another. Rather than Wednesday, Pepperoni Rolls will now be served on Tuesday, with the Popcorn Chicken Bowl being served on Wednesday. So again, Pepperoni Rolls on Tuesday and Popcorn Chicken Wednesday.
Preston County Schools would like to thank and recognize all of our school service employees in honor of WV School Service Personnel Day (9/22/23)!!!
Our service employees are vital to the operation of our schools and as I stated in my opening day speech, I wish to thank our bus drivers who provide a smiling face and needed transportation for our students to and from school, our mechanics who work to ensure that our buses are safe for travel, our cooks who prepare nutritious breakfasts and lunches that are sometimes the only meals some of our student see each day, our aides who sometimes ride our buses to ensure safe travels by our students and who provide needed classroom help to our students and our teachers, our secretaries who help to provide for the smooth and efficient operation of our schools, and our custodians and maintenance workers who help to provide a clean environment in our schools and make needed repairs within our buildings and grounds.
Thanks again to all of our service personnel employees!!!!
Change to scheduled LSIC meeting. Due to Buckwheat Festival commitments from our students and parents beginning Tuesday the 26th, we will be changing the meeting to Monday the 25th at 5:30.
There will be multiple upcoming LSIC (Local School Improvement Council Meetings). Those who were elected by the PTO as representatives, at-large members, and staff are encouraged to attend each, so as to have a quorum as we plan for the upcoming October 9th Board of Education meeting to be held in the Terra Alta East Preston Cafeteria. The first meeting will be Tuesday, September 26th at 5:30 in the cafeteria. During this meeting, we will begin preparations for the Board Meeting. If we do not complete our presentation, those who can will meet again on Thursday, October 5th at 6:15. Any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Hough at the school or at jhough@k12.wv.us.
Even if not a voting member of the LSIC, we encourage any and all to attend the BOE meeting on October 9th at 6:00 in the cafeteria.
Just a reminder, there is a PTO meeting tonight at 6pm in the school cafeteria. If you are interested in helping this school year, the PTO and staff would love to have your help and support.
Bus 77-16 Wes Stemple, Terra Alta East Preston and Preston High will be running 20 minutes late today, Monday, September 11th.
9/11 Remembrance: We will never forget that twenty-two years ago, on September 11, 2001, at 8:46 am Eastern time, the United States of America came under attack from 19 Al-Qaeda Terrorists, as they crashed a jet filled with people into World Trade Center North Tower in New York City. At 9:03, a second jet struck the South Tower, and at 9:37 the Pentagon was hit by a third plane. At 9:59, the South Tower collapsed, and 8 minutes later, Flight 93 crashed in a field in Pennsylvania as passengers attempted to stop the terrorists who were headed for the White House or the Capital. At 10:28, the North Tower collapsed. 2996 people died that morning and in that 2-hour time span, the world as we once knew it, changed forever. None of you were even born when all of this happened, but your teachers remember it vividly. It was the first time most of us did not feel safe in our own country and had no idea what would happen next. Brave men and women gave their lives to try to save others and it took months to clear the debris. If you ever have the chance to visit New York City, take the time to visit the 9/11 memorial and museum. It is a life changing experience. As we observe our moment of silence today, please take the time to remember the events of 9/11. Twenty-Two years later there are still thousands of families affected by the tragedy. And even though you don’t probably realize it, your lives changed that day, before you were even born. A moment of silence please. Always Remember. Never Forget.
