van wert christmas market Santa will be here! Save the date: Dec. 12th

Join us at our Van Wert Christmas Market!

October 21, 2024
ATTENTION VENDORS: If you would like to be a vendor click the link below. https://forms.gle/HAcdgdury2cVnRX4A Join us at our Van Wert Christmas Market! The market will be open ...
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Join us for our Vocabulary Parade on Thursday, October 31, 2024. School-Wide Vocabulary Parade. All students and staff are encouraged to join the fun and dress up like a vocabulary word on Oct. 31st It starts at 8:15 am. All parents will watch from the bus port area.

Van Wert Elementary's 2024-2025 School-Wide Vocabulary Parade

October 9, 2024
Join us for our Vocabulary Parade on Thursday, October 31, 2024. It is a school-wide vocabulary parade. All students and staff are encouraged to join the fun and dress up like a...
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Instructional Resources at School. MAP Fluency Study Island (Reading Eggs) Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Renaissance (AR) BrainPOP & BrainPOPJr Nearpod https://www.edmentum.com/product-login/ https://www.getepic.com/students Library Code: cqx9389 https://student.freckle.com/#/login https://www.turtlediary.com https://www.roomrecess.com/ https://mathfactspro.com/ https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/parents/ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ https://storylineonline.net/ https://www.readingrockets.org/literacy-home https://www.seussville.com/#/home https://booksthathealkids.blogspot.com/ https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/Federal-Programs/Documents/Technology%20Flyer.1.pdf MAP Edulastic Lexia Exact Path

Parent University Flyer

August 29, 2024
Click Here: Parent University Flyer
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Mark Your Calendar September September 11 - Progress Reports September 18 - Yearbook Picture Day September 25 - Potato Book Characters Due September 27 - Kona Ice September 27 - AR Top 5 Day *Oct 4 & 7th - Fall Break Van Wert Elementary 1st Semester August August 5 - Open House August 22 - Coffee & Conversation with Mr. Z August 23 - Summer Reading Rewards Day (Rockmart Library Participants) August 29 - Title 1 Meetings (9 am & 5 pm) Parent University (5:30 pm) August 29 - Back to School Dance (5:30 pm) August 30 - Kona Ice August 30 - Fab Friday October October 9 - Fire Safety Assembly October 11 - Absentee Picture Day October 16 - Report Cards October 18 - Fall Special Olympics October 21 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day October 25 - Kona Ice & Fab Friday October 30 - Santa/Holiday Picture Day October 30 - AR Top 5 Day October 31 - Vocabulary Parade November Nov 8 - Veterans Day Program at 9:00 Nov 13 - Progress Reports Nov 13 - School Spelling Bee (4th & 5th) Nov 14 - 5th Grade Career Day Nov 19 to 22 - Scholastic Book Fair Nov 22 - Kona Ice Nov 26-29 Thanksgiving (No School) December Dec 12 - Winter Musical @ 5 pm Dec 12 - Reading Night Dec 19 - AR Top 5 Day Dec 20 - Kona Ice Dec 23 to Jan 3 - Holidays (No School) Save the Dates: Jan 15 - 3rd-5th Awards Jan 16 - K-2nd Awards

Semester 1: Calendar of Events

August 29, 2024
Click the link below for a PDF of our semester 1 events. https://5il.co/2v45j
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Annual Title I Meeting August 29, 2024 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Please join us as we provide information to families about Title I, Part A Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA). Title I is a federal program that allocates funding to local school districts to improve academic achievement of students. Please make time to participate in this very important meeting. TOPICS WE WILL DISCUSS: What is a Title I School? How does our district spend Title I funds? How does our district participate in the Title I program? What are the Title I requirements? Title I District Goals Title I Parent Involvement Funding and Parent Involvement Opportunities Parent Decision Making Opportuniities Curriculum and Assessments District Parent Involvement Policy

Annual Title 1 Meeting Invitation

August 12, 2024
Annual Title I Meeting Flyer Click the above link to see the Title 1 Meeting Flyer in English and Spanish
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2024-2025 Right to Know Notification Right to Know Professional Qualifications of Teachers and Paraprofessionals In compliance with the requirements of Every Students Succeeds Act, Polk School District would like to inform you that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher(s) and/or paraprofessional(s). The following information may be requested: Whether the student’s teacher~ ● has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction; ● is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; and ● is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher. Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher and/or paraprofessional qualifications, please contact: Cedartown High School Rockmart High School Cedartown Middle School Rockmart Middle School Cherokee Elementary Eastside Elementary Northside Elementary Van Wert Elementary Westside Elementary Youngs Grove Elementary Mr. Scott Wilson Dr. Bo Adams Mr. Wesley Cupp Mr. Chris Loveless Mr. Tim Rowell Dr. Melanie Hyde Dr. Kyle Abernathy Mr. Will Zwingmann Mrs. Laura Little Mrs. Bridgett Kirsch scott.wilson@polk.k12.ga.us bo.adams@polk.k12.ga.us wcup@polk.k12.ga.us cloveless@polk.k12.ga.us trowell@polk.k12.ga.us melanie.hyde@polk.k12.ga.us kyle.abernathy@polk.k12.ga.us will.zwingmann@polk.k12.ga.us llittle@polk.k12.ga.us bkirsch@polk.k12.ga.us August 2024 770-748-0490 770-684-5432 770-749-8850 678-757-1479 770-748-5614 770-684-5335 770-748-4932 678-684-6924 770-748-0831 678-901-4294 Nondiscrimination Statement Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations.

Right to Know

August 12, 2024
Right to Know English Right to Know Spanish
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VWES after school program for pre-k to 5th graders unlock your child's potential with our after school program! Are you searching for the perfect after-school activity that combines fun, learning, and growth? Look no further! Our program includes: Homework Support, Outside Play, Snacks, As low as $8 one student, $12 two students, $16 3+ students. Contact us now to secure your child's spot. Contact our ASP Coordinator for registration information at jessie.williams@polk.k12.ga.us

VWES After-School Program

August 5, 2024
Click the Link Below to view the Flyer VWES After-School Program 2024-25 VWES After-School Program for Pre-K to 5th Graders Unlock Your Child's Potential with Our After-School ...
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Summer Meals Program Flyer

OUR SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM IS BACK!

May 30, 2024
FIRST PICK-UP DAY IS THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH! Summer is here and Polk School District is excited to announce the return of our Summer Feeding Program, providing FREE meals to any chil...
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Facetime Friday Schedule of event with dates and times listed.

WE ARE DRIVING EDUCATION TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU! GET READY FOR FACETIME FRIDAYS!

February 19, 2024
Polk School District is excited to launch our Mobile Learning Labs in March! These mobile resources are here to serve families, providing invaluable support for students to thrive...
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An important message from Superintendent, Dr. Katie Thomas

January 12, 2024
Parents/Guardians: As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, we wanted to provide you with an update on our proactive approach to weather-r...
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Georgia Parent Survey flyer with deadline listed.

Complete the Georgia Parent Survey TODAY!

January 10, 2024
Complete the Georgia Parent Survey TODAY! Scan the QR code or follow the link provided below. https://gshs.gadoe.org/parents The Georgia Student Health Survey (GSHS) is an anon...
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5th grade yearbook ads need to be purchased and submitted by January 26, 2024.

5th Yearbook Ads

January 6, 2024
https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool REMINDER: Van Wert Elementary 5th Grade Buy a Yearbook Ad Now! We are selling full and 1/2 page 5th grade ...
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Learn from Home Flyer for January 2, 2024

Learn-from-Home: Jan. 2, 2024

December 31, 2023
Learn-from-Home Flyer
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January back to school event flyer with information about time date and location of event

🎉📆SAVE THE DATE!📆🎉

December 13, 2023
Plan to join us at our annual spring semester BACK-TO-SCHOOL event! Everyone is welcome! Come stock up supplies for the rest of the school year for FREE! 📗✂️🖍📓✏️ #PSDProud #psdthe...
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LEARN FROM HOME DAY

ATTENTION!

December 4, 2023
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Polk School District congratulates our Rockmart Yellow Jackets on their 34-24 win over the Cook County Hornets! We are thrilled to announce they will be playi...
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family funday

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY!

November 1, 2023
IT IS FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MONTH! Polk School District is excited to announce our FIRST Sunday Family Funday, sponsored by the Polk School District Educational Foundation! We ...
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Purchase Your Yearbook Now! Cost $40 Due by March 8th

Purchase Your Yearbook Now!

October 2, 2023
Van Wert Elementary Yearbooks Purchase One Now! Student Name:____________________________ Grade:_________ HR Teacher:________________________ ___ Yearbook $35.0...
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Van Wert's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year

Van Wert's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year - Ms. Desiree Williams

September 19, 2023
We would like to congratulate the 2023-24 Van Wert Teacher of the Year, Ms. Desiree Williams! She is a wonderful and caring kindergarten teacher. She gives her all every day. Cong...
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Sign for bus driver with details about starting pay and incentives available.

UPDATED INCENTIVES! JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

August 22, 2023
No CDL License? We can help you with that! Our phenomenal Transportation team will guide you through the training and CDL licensing process! Did we mention PAID TRAINING?! Call u...
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Event Security Procedures FLyer

🔔🔔REMINDER🔔🔔

August 10, 2023
Please remember our Event Security Procedures are enforced at ALL events (athletic, extracurricular, etc.) that take place at a Polk School District campus location. We appreciate...
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