<p>“Willie’s Words of Wisdom” Williamsburg Elementary School 2830 NC Hwy.87, Reidsville, NC 27320 ~ 336-349-4632 </p><p> http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/wbrg/site/default.asp</p><p>2014 1- Principal’s News From the Principal… </p><p>1- Parent Resource Spring is here! It’s hard to believe we are approaching the Center end of the school year. There is lot of information in this 1- Homework Hotline edition of “Willie’s Words of Wisdom”. We want to thank the Williamsburg School community for their support of the 1- Welcome Alcorn fundraiser and the PTSO Spring Fling. The Alcorn Mrs. Jamie Hunt family is extremely appreciative and 1- New Wildcat the money raised at the Spring Fling will benefit our staff and students Arrivals at Williamsburg. With warmer temperatures coming, I want to remind 2- CALENDAR parents of the student dress code (see article on last page). Please </p><p>2- Wiggling Wildcats sure to make sure to check the “Dates to Remember” section. I have included many of the dates that parents like to know for the end of the 2- Alcorn Fundraiser year. </p><p>3- Teacher of the Year Welcome - We want to welcome Jamie Hunt to Williamsburg Elementary 3- School Employee School. Mrs. Hunt will be with us as Assistant Principal for the remainder of the Of the Year year. Please make her feel welcome to our school community. 3- DRESS CODE New Wildcat Arrivals- We want to congratulate Elicia Limer and her husband on the birth of William Anthony Limer born on March 24, 2014 as well Whitt and Holli Farr on the birth of their daughter Lorelei Grace Farr on Homework March 27, 2014. Assistance Line Mark Your Calendars- Please note I have included April – June on “Dates To 336-623-3689 Remember.” I wanted to let parents know when the “End of the Year” events are scheduled such as Field Day and Awards Assemblies for each grade level. I will send home the dates for End-of-grade Testing in the May newsletter.</p><p>The homework It is a privilege to be your child’s principal. assistance line can be contacted to help with Mr. Gary Pyrtle, Principal any questions parents and/or students might To inspire and nurture students to be lifelong learners in the 21st century. Williamsburg Elementary School ~ First Public School in North Carolina have in working on homework Parent Resource Center – The Rockingham County Schools’ assignments. The Parent Resource Center (PRC) in Reidsville is pleased to Homework Assistance announce that the Reidsville Center is moving to the media center at Lawsonville Avenue School. line is available to parents and students The PRC staff is excited about having more space for the Monday-Thursday center and easier access for families. The Eden Center located at 1130 Center Church from 4-8. Road will still be open for checkout. You can call 623-8098 for more information.</p><p>1 Important Dates…Please mark your calendars!!</p><p>May 1- Wiggling Wildcats (K-2 Dance Team) Mayo Performance @ 6:30 1- Equipo de baile de Kinder a 2do- Wiggling Wild Outdoor Performance (Weather Permitting) Cats: Presentación al aire libre a las 6:30 3- March of Dimes Walk held at si el tiempo lo permite Osborne Baptist Church – Eden, NC @ 9:00 3- Caminata de March of Dimes en la iglesia 5- Report Cards Sent Home Bautista Osborne en Eden, NC a las 9:00 5- School Improvement Team Meeting @ 2:45 5-Las calificaciones se envían a sus casas 5- Family Track Night @ Williamsburg 5:30 – 6:30pm 5- Reunión Equipo de Mejoramiento Escolar: 2:45 5-9 National Teacher Appreciation Week 5- Noche de Familia en la Pista 5:30-6:30 en Wbrg 6- Early Release Day 5- 9 Semana Nacional Reconocimiento a Maestras/os 9- W.O.W. Terrific Kids Recognition for April @ 8:00 6- Hoy los estudiantes salen temprano 13- Moving Up Night @ 6:00 14- RC Public Library Bookmobile @ Williamsburg 9- Reconocimiento Niños Destacados abril: 8.00 am 16- Field Day 13- Noche de ascenso de grado a las 6:00 23- Interim Reports Go Home 14- Biblioteca Móvil de Rockingham en Wbrg 26- Holiday – No School 16- Día de Campo 23- Reportes de mitad de periodo se envían a su casa June 26. Día Feriado – No hay escuela 2- School Improvement team Meeting @ 2:45 June 6- W.O.W. Terrific Kids Recognition for May @ 8:00 2- Reunión Equipo de mejoramiento Escolar: 2:45 12- Kindergarten Awards Assembly @ 8:30 6- Reconocimiento Niños Destacados abril: 8.00 am 12- First Gr. Awards Assembly @ 9:30 12- Asamblea para Distinciones de Kínder a las 8:30 12- Second Gr. Awards Assembly @ 10:45 12- Asamblea para Distinciones de 1ro a las 9:30 12- Third and Fourth Gr. Awards Assembly @ 12:45 12- Asamblea para Distinciones de 2do a las 10:45 13- Fifth Gr. Awards Program @ 9:00 12- Asamblea para Distinciones de 3ro y 4to a las 12:45 13- Early Release Day 13- Asamblea para Distinciones de Quinto a las 9:00 13- Report Cards Go Home 13- Estudiantes salen temprano hoy 13- Calificaciones se envían a sus casas </p><p>Wiggling Wildcats - the Wiggling wildcats are new to Williamsburg Elementary this year. We are excited about this new adventure with our K-2 students. The Wiggling Wildcats are our after-school K-2 Dance team that is 100+ students strong. Under the direction of Nikki Meeks and several assistant helpers, this has been a great experience for our young students this year. The wiggling wildcats will be performing on May 1 @ 6:30 p.m. We are hoping to have their performance outside (weather permitting). Come out and support our little “Wiggling Wildcats.”</p><p>Alcorn Walk - Thank you to the school and the Williamsburg Community for the outpouring of support for the Alcorn family. The Walk brought over 125 people who walked to support the Alcorn’s. The event raised over $7100.00 for Mr. Alcorn’s medical expenses. It’s wonderful to be part of such a caring school and community.</p><p>2 Mr. James Hampton Mrs. Deb Spencer</p><p>Dress Code We ask our students to dress in an appropriate manner for school. Clean, neat, comfortable clothing, which allows your child to participate in all events of school without undue concern, will be most appropriate. </p><p>• Appropriate size of student dress and footwear is necessary to maintain a positive and safe school climate. Clothing or accessories that endanger the safety of others are prohibited. </p><p>• Clothing must be age appropriate, must not distract from the learning process, and cannot be provocative, revealing, indecent, or vulgar. (No short shorts or short skirts are allowed) </p><p>• No headgear - including but not limited to hats, earmuffs, bandanas, sweatbands or sunglasses - will be worn inside the school buildings. </p><p>• All sleeveless tops must have shoulders, and all tops must have fitted arm openings. </p><p>• No spaghetti tops or tank tops are allowed. All tops must cover the waistband of the bottom garment. </p><p>• Clothing will not be allowed which promotes alcoholic beverages, tobacco, the use of controlled substances, depicts violence, is of a sexual nature, is racist, is mesh or transparent, or is of a disruptive nature. </p><p>• Heavy chains or accessories or any attire that has the potential to be used as a weapon is prohibited. </p><p>• No sagging pants are allowed. All pants must be worn and fitted at the waist. • Any clothing or accessories recognized as being gang related are prohibited. </p><p>• No rips or tears above the knee. </p><p>• No undergarment should be visible. </p><p>3</p>