Woodruff Primary School

2011-2012 School Year

July

28^th - Pre-K & 2^nd Grade Registration (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

29^th - Kindergarten & 1^st Grade Registration (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

August

Community Project: Spartanburg Children’s Shelter

Character Value Emphasis: Integrity

Career Focus: “Be Our Guest…” (Hospitality and Tourism)

5^th – 7^th – Tax Free Weekend for Back to School Shopping

11^th – Visit Your Classroom and Meet Your Teacher (8:00 – 10:00 a.m.)

15^th – First Day for Students (Kindergarten through 2^nd Grade) – Lunch Begins

15^th – 19^th – Preschool Home Visits

17^th – Breakfast Begins

22^nd – Preschool Classes Begin (Staggered Entry)

22^nd – Sept 16^th - MAP Testing (Language Usage) - 2^nd Grade

25^th - “Back to School” Picnic for Students & Families; PTO Membership Drive

26^th – School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts

September

Community Project: Spartanburg Children’s Shelter

Character Value Emphasis: Integrity

Career Focus: “On the Move! All Aboard!” (Transportation)

5^th – Labor Day Holiday – No School

6^th – PTO Fundraiser Begins

11^th – Grandparents’ Day

12^th – WPS PTO Meeting; Open House & Book Fair (5:00 – 6:30 p.m.)

12^th – 16^th – Scholastic Book Fair

14^th – Interim Reports Issued for 1^st & 2^nd Graders

17^th – Constitution Day

20^th - PTO Fundraiser Orders and Money Due

21^st – School Picture Day

23^rd - First Day of Autumn

27^th – School Improvement Council & Title I Meeting (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)

30^th - School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts

October

Community Project: Food Drive for Woodruff Soup Kitchen

Character Value Emphasis: Interdependence

Career Focus: “To the Rescue…” (Law, Public Safety, and Security)

3^rd - 7^th – WPS Children’s Book Week

7^th – Storybook Character Parade (9:30 a.m.)

10^th - Columbus Day

10^th – 14^th - Fire Prevention Week; National School Lunch Week *Remember to thank our excellent cafeteria staff for all they do!!!

17^th – End First Nine Weeks (45 days)

17^th – 21^st – National School Bus Safety Week; American Safe Schools Week *Please thank our bus drivers for transporting you safely each day.

18^th, 19^th, 20^th - Preschool Field Trips to the Pumpkin Patch

19^th - Report Cards Issued (PreK -2^nd)

20^th – Parent Teacher Conferences (3:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

21^st – Parent Teacher Conferences (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – No School for Students

24^th – 27^th - Storyteller Tim Lowry Visits WPS

25^th – Treats & Tales with Tim Lowry

24^th – 28^th - Red Ribbon Week (Drug Free America)

27^th – “Bear Facts” Newsletter

27^th – Nov. 15^th - CogAT/ITBS Testing for 2^nd Graders

28^th – School Family Celebration – Wear School T- Shirts

31^st - Halloween

31^st – Nov. 2^nd – Success Days (Oct. 31 – 2^nd grade; Nov. 1 – 1^st grade; Nov. 2 - Kdg)

November

Community Project: Woodruff Free Clinic

Character Value Emphasis: Respect

Career Focus: “I’m Running for President” and “Teaching is What I Love” (Government and Education)

6^th – Daylight Saving Time Ends (Set Clocks Back 1 Hour)

8^th – Make-Up Day for School Pictures

11^th – Veterans’ Day

13^th – 19^th – American Education Week *Send your teacher and assistant notes to let them know they are appreciated.

15^th – School Improvement Council & Title I Meeting (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.); Young Scientists at Work (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)

18^th – School Family Celebration- Wear School T-Shirts

22^nd – Career Dress Up Day; Interim Reports for 1^st & 2^nd Graders

23^rd – 25^th – Thanksgiving Holidays – No School

28^th – Dec. 16^th – MAP Testing (Reading & Math) – 1^st & 2^nd Grades

December

Community Project: Coat and Blanket Drive for Helping Hands of Woodruff

Character Value Emphasis: Respect

Career Focus: “Lend a Helping Hand” (Human Services)

6^th - Visit with Santa

16^th – Class Christmas Parties; School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts; End Second Nine Weeks (85 days)

19^th – 30^th – Christmas Holidays – No School

22^nd – First Day of Winter

January

Community Project: Spartanburg Humane Society

Character Value Emphasis: Empowerment

Career Focus: “Down on the Farm” (Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources)

1^st – 31^st – School Board Recognition Month *Thank a School Board Member for providing excellent leadership and vision for Spartanburg District 4.

2^nd – Teacher Inservice Day – No School for Students

4^th – Report Cards Issued (K, 1^st & 2^nd)

16^th – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – No School

17^th – 20^th – Success Days (Jan. 17 – 2^nd; Jan. 18 – 1^st; Jan. 19 – Kdg; Jan 20 - PreK)

19^th – “Bear Facts” Newsletter

23^rd – Feb. 3^rd – Map Testing (Language Usage) - 2^nd Grade

24^th - 100^th Day of School

25^th – Class Picture Day

24^th – PTO Skate Night (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

27^th – School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts

February

Community Project: Miracle Hill: Spartanburg Rescue Mission

Character Value Emphasis: Diversity

Career Focus:”Scientist at Work” (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

1^st – 29^th – Black History Month; National Children’s Dental Health Month

2^nd – Groundhog Day

6^th – 10^th – National School Counseling Week *Mrs. Sheffield does so much for our school. Let her know how much you appreciate her.

8^th – Interim Reports Issued for 1^st & 2^nd Graders; Preschool Progress Reports Issued

10^th – Teacher Inservice Day – No School for Students

13^th – 17^th Scholastic Book Fair

13^th – Mar. 1^st – Star Performance Task Assessment for Qualifying Second Graders

14^th - Valentine’s Day Parties

20^th – Presidents’ Day

21^st – School Improvement Council & Title I Meeting (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)

21^st – 25^th - Regional Science Fair at USC Upstate

24^th – School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts

27th – March 2^nd – Dr. Seuss Week; “Read Across America” Day

March

Community Project: Food Drive for Helping Hands of Woodruff

Character Value Emphasis: Compassion

Career Focus: “On Stage!” (Arts and Communications)

1^st – 31^st – Music in Our Schools Month; Youth Art Month

7^th – Spring Pictures and Kindergarten Graduation Pictures *No Make-Up Days Scheduled for These Pictures

8^th – Second Grade Field Trip to Charlotte’s Web at Furman University

11^th – Daylight Saving Time Begins (Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour)

14^th - End Third Nine Weeks (135 Days)

16^th – Teacher Inservice Day – No School for Students

17^th – St. Patrick’s Day

20^th – First Day of Spring

21^st – Report Cards Issued – (K, 1^st & 2^nd) *Parents should be notified of need for retention by this date.

29^th – Spring Music Program (8:30 & 9:30 programs performed by 2^nd graders); “Bear Facts” Newsletter

30^th – School Family Celebration – Wear School T-Shirts

April

Community Project: Recycle Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottles

Character Value Emphasis: Compassion

Career Focus: “The Business World” (Business, Management, and Sales)

1^st – 30^th – Poetry Month; “Keep America Beautiful” Month

1^st – April Fool’s Day

2^nd – 6^th – Spring Holidays

8^th – Easter

15^th – 21^st – School Volunteer Week *We are thankful for our wonderful volunteers! We appreciate all they do.

16^th - Woodruff Elementary School Guidance Counselor to Visit 2^nd Graders

17^th – School Improvement Council & Title I Meeting (4:00 – 5:00p.m.)

18^th - Interim Reports Issued for 1^st & 2^nd Graders

20^th – Tour Woodruff Elementary School (2^nd Graders)

22^nd – Earth Day

22^nd – 28^th – Celebrating the Week of the Young Child

23^rd - May 18^th – MAP Testing (Reading, Math & Language Usage) - 1^st & 2^nd Grades

25^th - Administrative Professionals’/School Secretaries’ Day *Please let our secretaries and receptionists know how much we value them and their excellent work.

27^th – School Family Celebration Day – Wear School T-Shirts; Night of the Stars (Talent Showcase – 6:00 p.m.)

May

Community Project: Relay For Life

Character Value Emphasis: Responsibility

Career Focus: “What’s Up Doc?” (Health Services)

1^st – 7^th - National Physical Education & Sports Week

7^th – 11^th – Teacher Appreciation Week *Please let our teachers (classroom & special area) and assistants know how much they are loved and appreciated.

9^th – School Nurses Day *Let Mrs. Knight know how much you appreciate her good care of us.

13^th – Mother’s Day

15^th – Pre-School Program

16^th – 21^st – Preschool Home Visits

18^th – Fun Day (K – 2^nd)

21^st – Kindergarten Graduation (Report Cards Issued for Kindergartners); Last Full Day of School

22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th – Half Days for Students

22^nd - First Grade Awards Day

23^rd – Second Grade Awards Day

24^th – End Fourth Nine Weeks (180 days) – Last Day for Students; Report Cards Issued for 1^st & 2^nd Graders

25^th – Teacher Inservice Day

28^th – Memorial Day Holiday – No School

June

14^th – Flag Day

17^th – Father’s Day

20^th – First Day of Summer