In this weekly feature written by
Mrs. Ashaba’s fourth grade class,
students showcase events happen-
ing at the school, as well as other
important information. This
week, students discuss the recent
Winter Carnival.
What were you doing on
12/12/12? Here at WOLCS,
many of our families, staff
and friends were attending
the 2012 Winter Carnival.
This annual event which is
coordinated by the Literacy
Department, was weeks in
the planning, and was an
overwhelming success. Held
from 6:00-8:00pm, families
were able to watch perfor-
mances, experience hands-on
literacy activities, tour
school hallways, and partici-
pate in crafts and games.
The Carnival was an oppor-
tunity to make reading come
alive.
Sponsored by the WOLCS
Parent Organization Fami-
lies Being Involved (FBI), a
dance troop called Ill Style
and Peace started the even-
ing. In addition, West Oak
Lane Charter School’s very-
own cheerleaders made their
performance debut. “The
cheerleaders were very
good,” said fourth grader
Gelisa McLaurin.
Following the performances,
families were able to tour the
beautifully decorated hall-
ways and vote for their fa-
a science show targeting
middle-schoolers led by the
Franklin Institute; Mrs.
Ashaba led 5-6th graders in
making snowflakes; while
younger students made
snowmen out of marshmal-
lows or a craft reindeer. Oth-
er crafts included finger
painting and bingo.
Your continued support for
our school activities drives
student success. We extend a
heart-felt THANK YOU to
everyone who volunteered
and attended the Carnival.
See you next year!
vorite door decorations using
their smartphones. School
doors and hallways were
decorated based on a winter-
themed book read in classes
earlier that week. Grade
levels each read a different
book, with students working
on different literacy skills.
Classrooms then created
crafts based on the skill and
the book of choice. Teach-
ers, parents, and students
participated in helping to
decorate and make crafts for
the Carnival.
Families then joined an age-
appropriate activity of
choice. Highlights included
Week of December 17—21, 2012 Volume I, Issue 12
Inside this issue:
Fresh Minds,
New Contributors:
Winter Carnival 2012
1
Winter Carnival
Best Door Contest
2
Upcoming Events 3
WOLCS 2012-2013
1st Quarter
Perfect Attendance
4-8
“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.” ~ J K Rowling
West Oak Lane Charter School
PARENT ALER T
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Days until the PSSA!
Winter scenes such as this sledder were visible throughout
WOLCS hallways.
Winter Carnival 2012 by Najai Jackson
The Literacy Team
thanks all attendees of
the 2012 Winter Carni-
val! We are so proud of
all the teachers, stu-
dents, and volunteers
who made stories and
poems come to life in
our school hallways.
Page 2 PARENT ALERT
The winners for the best
door contest are:
K - Ms. Campbell
1st - Ms. Taylor
2nd - Mrs. McGinley
3rd - Ms. Fean
4th - Ms. Barr
5th - Ms. Milewski
6h - Ms. Rambo
7/8th - Ms. Whitson
FOCUS ON LITERACY - WINTER CARNIVAL 2012
Winter break presents an
opportunity for students
and families to visit local
libraries and choose new
stories to read and share
together. Encourage your
child to complete all of
the assigned reading work
over the break. Enjoy the
holiday season! WOLCS hallways were transformed during this
year’s Winter Carnival.
WOLCS Chess Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00PM
beginning October 2, 2012 WOLCS Cafeteria
Arthur Ashe Tennis Legacy Youth Tennis
and Education Wednesdays, beginning
October 16, 2012
42” LCD TV Raffle Monday, November 26 -
Wednesday, through December 19, 2012
Contact Ms. Case in the
main office for tickets
2nd Quarter Interims Thursday,
December 20, 2012
Winter Break December 24-31, 2012
School Resumes Tuesday, January 2, 2013
FBI Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2013
6:00 - 7:30PM WOLCS Parent Center
Adult Zumba Returns in January! Sample a class on
Wednesday, January 9, 2012 from 5:30 - 6:00PM
WINTER CLASSES: Wednesdays, January 16 -
February 27, 2013 (no class February 20, 2013)
$25 Registration Fee
PSSA begins April 8th, 2013! Its not too early
to begin preparing!
Take time during Winter Break to access STUDY
ISLAND, the on-line Reading & Math program.
We’re on the web: www.wolcs.org
Upcoming Events
EARLY DISMISSAL Students will not be
released for early dismissal after 2:30PM on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. On Wednesdays,
students will not be released for early dismissal
after 11:00AM!
PRETZEL DAY Tuesdays & Fridays
are WOLCS Pretzel Day. During the lunch period, pretzels are available for
purchase for $1.00.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS
Before you can
chaperone a trip or
help in a classroom,
you MUST complete
and submit a
2012-2013 Volunteer
& Visitor Application,
along with picture
ID. Applications are
available in the main
office or on the
school’s website.
Have you updated your
Student Emergency Contact Form for the 2012-2013 school year?
If not, please pick up a Contact Form in
the main office. The information in the
Contact Form allows us to contact you in
cases of emergency, and updates those
to whom we can release your child.
Be sure to fill one out today!
WOLCS
extends to all
students & families
wishes for a safe
and restful
Winter Break.
See you in 2013!
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