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Dear Parents, You are cordially invited to select a time to read during our Read Across America Day at West Town Elementary School on March 3, 2025. Please RSVP if you will be volunteering to Read. https://forms.gle/mjTyNtmuNG2VUuNf7

Dear West Town Parents & Guardians, Please help our West Town scholars join in on our "Black History Month" fun! We look forward to seeing our Dads on Feb. 7th for Superbowl with Dad, Galentines Day with Moms on Feb. 13th and all family members are invited to our Black History Program on February 26, 2025! Thanks

Dear West Town Parents & Guardians, Our WTE Basketball season is just a few days away! You are invited to come to our games to cheer for our team! Thank you in advance for your support!

Our WestTown parent teacher conferences will be held January 30-31, 2025. Early release will be at 12 noon. We will not have extended learning on Thurs. Jan. 30th. This is the final notification to sign up using the Google Form. Thank you for all that you do! https://forms.gle/CQcaWgks9jXfo6p76

Dear Dads, Male Family Members and Mentors, You are cordially invited to our SuperBowl with Dads event. Please see the flyer for details. Thank you for all that you do!

WEATHER CLOSURE: Based on the current conditions, it’s not likely that Tuesday’s historic snowfall will melt away before temperatures drop again tonight, which could lead to unsafe road conditions for our buses Thursday morning. Out of an abundance of caution, the DCSS will close schools Thursday with plans to reopen Friday.

WEATHER INFO: The district is monitoring an approaching cold front that has the potential to bring snow and ice to our area next week. We will provide updates on our official channels - website, mobile app, SMS and Rooms -- if there are any changes to school operations.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Please save the date for our spring conferences. You may sign up electronically using the following link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_k8abtroBBtWsM8Z1mGJd16RDMqgz9KA4_CEKGU-94g/edit?usp=sharing Thank you for all that you do!

Dear 3rd-5th Grade Parents, We will be hosting an event entitiled, "United For Excellence". Our goals are to celebrate excellence, empower our children and strengthen connections. We look forward to seeing you soon! Light refreshments will be served.

Dear Parents, Please see our Wildcat Weekly for our updates. Thank you so much for your support this year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wpNKb897cQdQ2yDTWu-yYwTJ_Rt8tDmq/view?usp=sharing

West Town Elementary School won the Albany Regional Elementary Robotics Tournament Championship Saturday, capping a strong showing by Dougherty County School System schools. It's the school's first robotics championship. Additionally, Sherwood Acres Elementary School was second in robot performance and robot design for Tournament A, with Lake Park Elementary winning the core values award. For Tournament B, Turner Elementary School won for robot performance and core values with Alice Coachman Elementary winning the innovative project award. West Town, Sherwood, Turner and Alice Coachman will advance to the super regional tournament early in 2025.

WestTown Elementary's Leaping Lexile Reading Program received a $1,000.00 donation from Watson Spence Attorneys At Law. This program motivates our scholars to achieve their reading goals throughout the year with incentives that acknowledge thier growth. Thank you to Mrs. Alfreda Sheppard & Watson Spence for your support!

Dear Parents, Please view our Wildcat Weekly for Parent Updates. Thank you for all that you do! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VqSkrgqRKi9HGS85rxbmr5Xl8aftKg3l/view?usp=sharing

Calling all males!!! Join us for Bonding and BBQ!!!

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips_Friendship Friday Foster Friendships: Encourage students to build strong, healthy friendships that support and uplift one another. Creating opportunities for students to collaborate on projects or participate in team activities can help them connect with new peers and foster a stronger sense of community. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Technology Thursday Teach Digital Citizenship: As technology plays a larger role in students' lives, it’s essential to teach responsible digital citizenship. Lessons on privacy, respect in online communications, and the dangers of cyberbullying help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – We Are United Wednesday It’s Unity Day! Take the pledge at pacer.org/bullying/pledge. Encourage Inclusion: Create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether at recess, in the classroom, or during group activities, ensure no one is left out. Inclusion starts with making the effort to invite others into conversations and activities. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Teachable Tuesday Teach Conflict Resolution Skills: Help students develop the tools to manage conflicts constructively. Teach them to use calm words, active listening, and problem-solving techniques to resolve disagreements instead of resorting to bullying. For more resources, contact your child’s school. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Magnificent Monday Promote Kindness: Small acts of kindness, like offering a smile or a compliment, can have a magnificent impact. Encourage students to look out for one another and treat everyone with kindness, embracing differences. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

IMPORTANT: Dougherty County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday in anticipation of severe weather associated with Hurricane Helene. We anticipate normal school operations will resume on Monday. Should plans change, we will send out notifications through the district app, text and email. We are now in a Hurricane Warning and a flood watch. Hurricane force winds are projected overnight Thursday, into Friday morning. The system is expected to be precipitated by excessive rain on Thursday. This is a dangerous weather system. We encourage everyone to heed the guidance of emergency management officials and take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of your family.