Fun Tip Friday for Families
Literacy development is critical to your child’s overall development, and there are many ways this can be done. Singing, talking and playing word games with your child can increase their vocabulary. Take a minute to view the short video present by the West Virginia Department of Education.
https://youtu.be/WnMzDQdjZOs
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today.
Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25.
Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Attention Families: Please take a few minutes to view this short video that explains the district's Non-Traditional Instructional Day plan. The video provides information on student expectations, available support, and the many ways families will be notified. If you have any questions after viewing the video, then please contact your child's school.
https://youtu.be/HbI48Gl4er4
Taylor County Schools is excited to announce Fun Tip Friday for Families! We will be sharing short videos, resources, and activities on Fridays that families can use to support learning at home. Our first Fun Tip Friday for Families focuses on the Science of Reading research and best practices. Take a minute to enjoy this short video that will explain practices and activities that our elementary educators are using to help our students become better readers.
Happy Friday!
What is the Science of Reading (Parent or Guardians)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwRDxwrD_oE
TCS Announcement:
Thursday, October 19th will now be a 2-Hour Early Release for all Taylor County School students. Staff will be attending various meetings and trainings within the schools.
GHS Sugar Rush Event.
The Falliday event will take place inside GHS. The entrance is across from the GHS student parking lot on Sam Boord Drive. We are excited to see many Taylor County children ages 4 and under!
Reminder: Friday, October 6th is a Professional Learning Day for all TCS Staff. No school for students.
Just a reminder about the Falliday event this Friday, October 6th from 4:00-6:00 PM at the GHS student parking lot. All Taylor County children under 4 yrs. old are invited. Food trucks are listed on the flyer.
We hope to see you there!
All Taylor County children 4 and under are invited to participate in the Falliday event. We hope to see you there! Four food trucks will be parked nearby with food available for purchase.
All Taylor County children 4 and under are invited to participate in the Falliday event. We hope to see you there! Four food trucks will be parked nearby with food available for purchase.
Guardians & Students: Have you recently signed into ROOMS and are still not receiving notifications? Try these steps! If you havent received information about how to access your child's Rooms account, reach out to his/her teacher for information. You can find even more information at: https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/page/rooms-app
Bus Change Announcement: Bus #73 TCMS/GHS Students will be transported home on Bus #24 & 25 today. Wendel Road TCMS/GHS students will be transported home on Bus#59 today. For questions or concerns, please contact the bus garage at (304)265-0518
WVGSA Spring 2023:
Dear Parents,
Students who participated in the Spring 2023 WVGSA assessments were given a hard copy of their scores today. Also, video reports were sent to your child's e-mail. The video report discusses the WVGSA assessment and scores..
Thank you,
Good Evening,
Please be aware that it appears that our state is currently experiencing an increase of Covid-related cases. As a result, we have received the following information from the State Department of Education:
"When student or staff tests positive for COVID-19:
» Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19, should stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others.
» Students are not allowed to participate in extracurricular activities while in isolation and potentially infectious.
» Day 0 is the first day of symptoms or day tested if asymptomatic.
» Students and staff may return to school if they:
› Stayed home and isolated for at least 5 full days
› Are fever free for 24 hours (without the use of fever reducing medications)
› Have symptoms that are improving
» It is recommended that a mask be worn days 6-10.
» Individuals who were severely ill or immunocompromised should stay home and isolate for 10 days."
Thank you for adhering to the aforementioned response to Covid-related illnesses, as doing so protects all of us.
Sincerely,
Dr. John E. Stallings, Jr., - Superintendent
This is a reminder that tomorrow, September 1, 2023, is a Curriculum Development Day for all Taylor County Schools Staff. Students do not attend. All staff, including staff at the central board of education office, will be attending mandatory trainings and may not be able to answer phone calls throughout the day. Please leave a message if you need to contact the schools, and someone will return your call. Thank you.
Important Message from Taylor County Schools
Welcome Back to School!
The following is a follow-up to our previous message regarding Procedural Changes to the daily opening of school buildings and student Drop-off.
Please be aware of the following request regarding traffic flow that will be in effect during both Morning and After School Procedures:
▪️Please be respectful of our collective goal to protect the safety of all of our children by honoring and allowing for bus departures before others enter/use drive lanes.
▪️Please pay close attention to any/all foot traffic as students are hurrying to get to/from our buildings and or parent/guardian vehicles.
▪️In all instances, drivers who are seen passing a bus while it is loading or unloading children will be reported to, and ticketed by, law enforcement personnel.
Thank you,
John E. Stallings, Jr., Ed.D.
Superintendent, Taylor County Schools
Healthy Grandfamilies Announcement
Thank you to Leer Mine for providing breakfast and to Grafton Ace Hardware for the raffle basket for our staff as we welcomed them all back on Tuesday. We appreciate all of your support!
📚 Taylor County Schools' Staff kicked off the new academic year with energy and excitement on their first day back. From spirited morning meetings, important trainings, to school and classroom prep. It was a day filled with anticipation for the upcoming school year. The dedication and enthusiasm of the staff promise a successful and enriching year for all the students in Taylor County. 🍎🏫 #BackToSchool2023 #LetTheMessageBeClear #TCSRocks
