8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Streaming Links

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As we celebrate our 8th Graders today in their promotion ceremony we are providing the opportunity to view the ceremonies via stream.

Please see the links below for the various times:

9:30: https://youtube.com/live/hR93RjLtTf4?feature=share

12:00 https://youtube.com/live/LtS7Sgb7rvg?feature=share

PTO Nominations for 2023-2024

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Hello Parents and Guardians,

We need your help supporting our teachers and students! 
Please consider getting involved with the E.L. Wright Parent Teacher Organization! We are accepting nominations for PTO Officers for the 2023-2024 school year. 

The roles include the following:
 President
o The President is the official representative of the organization. The president is responsible for leading PTO meetings and coordinating the work of the officers.

 Vice President
o The Vice President assist the President as needed. The Vice President performs the duties of the President due to absence or inability to complete the term.

 Secretary
o The Secretary records the minutes of all meetings and shares the minutes with PTO members.

 Treasurer
o The Treasurer keeps accurate accounting records for the PTO and gives a financial report at each PTO meeting. The Treasurer is responsible for all financial transactions of the PTO.

 Fundraiser Coordinator
o The Fundraiser Coordinator is responsible for making recommendations for fundraising
activities.

 Membership/Parent Volunteer
o The Membership/Parent Volunteer is responsible for the collection and tracking of PTO membership.

If you are interested in serving in one of these positions, please nominate yourself by emailing your name, child’s name and the position you’re interested in to elwpto@gmail.com. 

We will vote on PTO Officers on May 15, 2023 @ 6:00 at E.L. Wright.

SOAR Registration Opens March 1st

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SOAR registration opens on Wednesday, March 1st in Parent Portal.

Here are the steps for registration.

All students must be registered to attend. If your student(s) requires bus transportation, please indicate in the registration process.

Registration will close on Thursday, March 9th.

What is SOAR? (See below for more information)

Are you thinking about Summer Opportunities for Academic Readiness (SOAR)? 

Secondary SOAR will be held July 10-20th  (Monday-Thursday) for middle and high school students. Parents will be able to register students for SOAR in the Parent Portal. SOAR registration will be open from March 1st until March 9th.

Locations will be combined this year to assist with staffing needs. Bus transportation will be available if students need transportation. If your student needs transportation to attend, please choose bus transportation when you register in Parent Portal.

Middle school SOAR will be offered at three locations: Muller Road, Longleaf and Dent Middle School. (rising 6th graders-rising 8th graders)

MRM and BMS will be combined and hosted at MRM.

LMS, SPM and KMM will be combined and hosted at LMS.

DMS and ELW will be combined and hosted at DMS.

Instructional Focus: English-Language Arts, Math and AVID 

Instructional Day: 8:30-1:00 PM

High school SOAR will be offered at Westwood and Ridge View High.  (rising freshmen)

WHS and BHS will be combined and hosted at WHS.

SVHS, RNE and RVHS will be combined and hosted at RVHS. 

Instructional Focus: English I, Algebra and Personal Health 

Instructional Day: 9:00-1:00

Registration begins March 1st and ends on March 9th.

CTE Expo Tuesday October 18th

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The CTE Expo will be on October 18th at R2i2 from 5-7 pm.

The high schools in our district will be there with some of their students showcasing their Career and Technology programs.  It will be a fun night and there will be food trucks there so families can grab dinner if they wish.  

All 5th through 9th grade students are invited so that parents and students can see what our high schools have to offer.  They can also see the classes offered at R2i2.

We would love for any of you to attend as well!