If your child is planning on attending WES Kindergarten Program for the 2020-2021 school year, and your child did not attend our Pre-K program please send the following information to helpwes@choctawsd.ms 1. Your Child's name 2. Your Child's birthday 3. Parent's name 4. Parent's address 5. Parent's phone number 6. Parent's email #werexcellenceshines READ MORE >
NASA LIFT OFF TODAY!!!Live Stream Informationhttps://www.nasa.gov/nasaliveLift off, launch, will be at 3:33 pm our time - you will not want to miss this. We are watching videos on the NASA website now - it is very interesting.If you are able to get to a computer or your phone, and look up NASA - this would be great to watch. For the first time in 9 years, we are... READ MORE >
Winner of a Tablet and Case (Purchased by PTO) Most Growth in Pre-Kindergarten- Mariah Shells Most Growth in Kindergarten-Destinee Miller Most AR Points from 1st-2nd – Jaclyn Hobson Most AR Points from 3rd-4th- Shalyn Hollinger Most AR Point from 5th-6th-Caelyn Hollinger Most AM Objectives from 1st-2nd- Mytaveus Montgomery Most AM Objectives from... READ MORE >
USE THIS LINK:https://youtu.be/CilAEinuGrg Congratulations, First grade! We are proud of you! You have worked very hard this year. We Love and miss you! Have a great, safe,and fun summer. READ MORE >
USE THIS LINKhttps://youtu.be/So12ahm7T78 Congratulations Pre-K! We are proud of you! You have worked very hard this year! We love and miss you! Have a great, safe, and fun summer! #WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
USE THIS LINKhttps://youtu.be/al77ceJ-NDACongratulations Third Grade! We are very proud of you! You have worked very hard this year! We love and miss you! Hope you have a great, safe, and fun summer! #WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
USE THIS LINKhttps://youtu.be/H4H0P_kshsU Congratulations, Fourth Grade! We are proud of you! You have worked very hard! We love and miss you! Have a great, safe, and fun summer! #WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
USE THIS LINK https://youtu.be/8h_3n_I1Duc Congratulations Sixth Grade! We are proud of you! You have worked very hard this year! We love and miss you! Have a great, safe, and fun! #WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
USE THIS LINKhttps://youtu.be/W1pxcqc7IL0Congratulations Kindergarten! We are proud of you! You have worked very hard this year! We love and miss you! Have a great, safe, and fun summer! #WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
USE THIS LINKhttps://youtu.be/sS6Yj71bTicCongratulations Second Grade! We are proud of you! You have worked very hard this year! We love and miss you! Have a great, safe, and fun summer! #WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
USE THIS LINK https://youtu.be/GvoEQmK7J-8 Congratulations Fifth Grade! We are proud of you! You have worked very hard this year! We love and miss you! Have a great, safe, and fun summer! #WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
Hello WES parents. We apologize for the delay of the slideshow presentation, we are having some technical difficulties. We will be re-posting as soon as possible. READ MORE >
Science experiment about Buoyancy and Density. What makes an object sink or float?https://youtu.be/GDwTYiKXMdA#WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
Thursday, May 21st: MATH Kindergarten: Adults are always saying you are full of energy. So, let’s burn some of that energy! Play skip counting hopscotch. Start out simply by labeling the blocks by 1s, 5s or 10s. 1st & 2nd: Grade: So, very proud of each of you. The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison, a very famous scientist and inventor. The Edison... READ MORE >
https://youtu.be/YEy3T-Wg5xEMs. Shows teaches at Choctaw County High School. We are proud to have her read for our Choctaw County Schools; and proud of her accomplishments as a writer! Thank-you for reading to us and sharing your story!!!!#WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
Tuesday, May 12th: Writing Pre-K: Who is your favorite Famous American? Dictate a sentence to your parents about why you like them. Kindergarten: Sentence starter: My favorite Famous American is ____________. Write the sentence starter then finish the sentence by writing who is your favorite famous American. Tell what they are famous for (playing baseball,... READ MORE >
Tuesday, May 19th: Writing Kindergarten: Go outside and look at the sun. Write three sentences about the sun. Think about its color, how it feels to you, and the shape of it. 1st & 2nd Grade: Make a list of things the Sun does to help us everyday. Example: warmth, gives light 3rd &4th Grade: Why is ENERGY important? How do we use energy? Write a paragraph... READ MORE >
Monday, May 18th: ReadingKindergarten: https://youtu.be/wBs3GIaAWek . This is the link to the read aloud Energy from the Sun on YouTube. Listen to the story with an adult or friend and talk about how the sun makes energy or find a book on Epic about the Sun. Think about the ways you use energy. 1st & 2nd grade: The Sun is a form of Energy. Find a book on Epic... READ MORE >
Virtual Awards Day Will be Posted Thursday, May 21, 2020 Weir Elementary School ... READ MORE >
"The Energy Bus", Part 2 read aloud by Mrs. Wise, read with permission from Wiley and Sons, Inc.https://youtu.be/0b1aR7WpGfI READ MORE >
1st: Famous Mathematicians, how old were they? (subtract the smallest number from the bigger number). Benjamin Banneker Live: 1713-1806 Elbert Cox Live: 1895-1969 Euphemia Haynes Live: 1890-1980 Annie Easley Live: 1933-2011 How old are they right now, subtract birth year from 2020 Fern Hunt Live: 1948 - present Mark Dean ... READ MORE >
Tuesday, May 12th: Writing Pre-K: Who is your favorite Famous American? Dictate a sentence to your parents about why you like them. Kindergarten: Sentence starter: My favorite Famous American is ____________. Write the sentence starter then finish the sentence by writing who is your favorite famous American. Tell what they are famous for (playing... READ MORE >
4-County has partnered with TVA EnergyRight to host a second, freeEye Spy Energy Virtual Kids’ Workshop on Thursday, May 14 at 11:00 am ET/10:00 am CT. The one-hour virtual workshop will be facilitated by a professional educator and is a great opportunity for children ages 5-12 to learn about where energy comes from in the Tennessee Valley, how we use energy in our... READ MORE >
Reading Pre-K: Find a book on youtube about famous people - look up the series Little People, Big Dreams and choose a book with an adult or learn about a famous person from an adult. Kindergarten: . This is the link to the read aloud Climbing Lincoln’s Steps on YouTube. Listen to the story with an adult or friend and talk about the different famous... READ MORE >
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Thursday, May 7th: MATH Pre-K: Go on a moon walk and find some moon rocks. Practice adding and subtracting using your moon rocks. Kindergarten: Go find some rocks and let’s pretend we found them on the moon! Use them as counters to practice adding and subtracting. You can use playing cards or have someone write some problems down for you. Have fun using... READ MORE >
Tuesday, May 5th: Writing Pre-K: Pretend you have traveled in space. What color are the planets? Write the colors on a piece of paper. Use your flashcards if you need to. Kindergarten: Pretend you have found a new planet in space! Here is your sentence starter: My planet’s name is _________. Write another sentence about your planet. Is it big or little? Hot... READ MORE >
Monday, May 4th: Reading Pre-K: listen to the story “Me and My Place in Space.” Tell your parents some things you learned about space. Kindergarten: Read, “Earth and the Solar System” on Epic! After the story, talk about something new that you learned. There are a lot more books on Epic about space you can read. Maybe you can find one on your favorite planet... READ MORE >
WES appreciates ALL our Principal, Mrs. Denson, does to make our school run smoothly! We appreciate ALL of her hard work and dedication, and most importantly her love and support for the teachers and students at WES! HAPPY PRINCIPAL'S DAY, Mrs. Denson from the entire staff of WES!!!! READ MORE >
Thursday, April 30: MATH Pre-K: Gather 20 blocks. Parents write the numbers 1-20 on them. Build a tower putting the blocks order from 1-20. Kindergarten: Greater Than/Less Than practice - here’s what you need: playing cards and a small piece of paper with a greater than/less than sign drawn on it (alligator mouth). Have a grown up draw two cards and lay them down... READ MORE >
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G65z7_yFMg&feature=youtu.beWednesday, April 29: Science Experiment: Making Predictions like Scientists. Scientists work to find cures, medicines that help people, create the best and most effective oils to use in cars through experiments, create/experiment making and testing different oils for cooking. What other things do... READ MORE >
WES read aloud of Chapter 3..."Ghost at Sundown" with permission from Scholastic. READ MORE >
WES Staff and Teachers wanted to send all WES Students a note. The picture quilt was a team effort. Thank you, Mrs.Talley for putting the picture quilt together. We are all learning new things and this was one of them!WES Although our school is empty our hearts remain full because you're our amazing wonderful students! We are here for you! Keep up the great... READ MORE >
WES get ready for Chapter 2... "Ghost-town at Sundown" read by Sarah Vaughan with permission from Scholastic.#WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
WES would like to spotlight our Kindergartners. We miss your sweet smiles and warm hugs. We are so proud of all your hard work this year. Keep working hard and know that we can't wait to see you. #WeirExcellenceShines READ MORE >
With permission from scholastic Mrs. Wise reads "Fancy Nancy, Fancy Day in Room 1a" by Jane O'Connor. Thank-you Mrs. Wise for reading! #weirexcellenceshines READ MORE >
Thursday, April 23: MATH Pre-K: Draw dots on flashcards or on a small piece of paper. Write a number on another flashcard or small piece of paper. Do this for numbers 0-20. Have students match dots to numbers. Kindergarten: Let’s work on patterns! Draw flowers and make patterns. For example: red flower, blue flower, green flower, red flower, blue flower,... READ MORE >
Thank you TVA and 4County for the STEM Grant we appreciate all of the wonderful STEM activities we were able to order.This is a STEM Activity - not an actual experiment - this is designed for lower elementary, but this can be adapted for older students - if they want to help younger brothers and sisters.How do animals disperse seeds? Supplies:Sock(s), Tape... READ MORE >
Tuesday, April 21: Writing Pre-K: Write colors flowers can be. Use flash cards if you need to. Kindergarten: Go on a nature walk with a grown-up and find a flower. Draw a picture of your flower and write two sentences about your flower. 1st & 2nd Grade: Write a story about the life cycle of a flower: How the flower starts from a seed and grows to be a... READ MORE >
Monday, April 20: Reading Pre-K: Listen to the song “The Needs of a Plant” by Harry Kindergarten on YouTube. Draw a flower and color it. List what flowers need to grow. Students can trace or write the needs. Kindergarten: Read, “Flowers” by Rebecca Stromstad Glaser on Epic. If you can not get on Epic you can listen to Flowers read aloud on... READ MORE >
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With permission from Scholastic Mrs. Vaughan is reading "Ghost-town at Sunset" written by Mary Pope Osborne. Enjoy this read aloud series with Mrs. Vaughan - thank for reading Mrs. Vaughan, you are doing a great job! #weirexcellenceshines READ MORE >
Today, with permission from Scholastic, Mrs. Wise is reading "Amelia Bedelia makes a Friend" written Herman Parish. We all miss you very much and can't wait to see your smiling faces again! Hope you enjoy this book! #weirexcellenceshines https://youtu.be/JT7CQpUajSs READ MORE >
Science Experiment Link https://youtu.be/2zO76_N6gZg READ MORE >
Today, with permission from Scholastic, Mrs. Vaughn is reading "Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses" written Kimberly and James Dean. We all miss you very much and can't wait to see your smiling faces again! Hope you enjoy this book!Link: READ MORE >
Link to Mrs.Kirk's bird feeder video! This is an optional Family activity for Family and Friend week - not for a grade! Thanks, Mrs. Kirk great job!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hVcrCgQlN9o&feature=youtu.be READ MORE >
MATH SCAVENGER HUNT – Optional Activity Places to look or create something you see on the list Look in the newspaper, on the computer, inside or outside the house or create it on paper - let your teacher know how many you found through Class Dojo send your favorite picture of the scavenger hunt to your teacher….most of all have FUN! ● ... READ MORE >
AM and AR Resource Students can login to AR & AM to complete assignments while at home. AR testing & AM is optional for all students, but this is a way to help students stay on track with their math and reading skills. ALL of the WES Math teachers have assignments posted online - they will maintain AM throughout this time for your convenience. All of this is... READ MORE >
Weir Elementary School Academic Resources - teachers are available through Classdojo or their school email for any concerns you may have about your students academic needs. Pre-K & KindergartenReading EggsJack Hartman YouTube videos for Pre-K and Kindergarten 1st & 2nd Grade MATHwww.ixl.comIXLstudent.freckle.comFRECKLEClass Code 1A: prfw322A:... READ MORE >
Dr. Seuss celebration week is a fun filled week of reading, art activities, and visitors! The students will be reading Dr. Seuss books or reading about Dr. Seuss - parents are welcome to join in the fun. Schedule a visit to your students classroom and see what they are learning about! READ MORE >
Weir Elementary School is having their annual Chili Fundraiser on February 21st. Orders are due on February 19th. Thank you for your support - we greatly appreciate it! READ MORE >
Weir Elementary School received a $3500 STEM grant. This year WES teachers have been integrating STEM into their weekly lessons in all subjects. Robbie Denson, principal, wanted to find a way to get STEM resources into the teachers hands for all classrooms. The grant was written to create a STEM Teacher Resource Library for teachers to checkout and use within... READ MORE >
5th Grade Program and Talent Show participants will perform Friday February 21st at 1:00 READ MORE >
Weir Elementary School assistants are amazing. Each day, Mrs. Brooks encourages her students and teaches from the heart. She is investing in the lives of her students and leaving an impact on their lives. In this picture, some students are working in one-on-one sessions, while Mrs. Brooks is reading interactive Math books, and guiding students with graphic... READ MORE >
1st and 2nd Grade students at Weir Elementary School are busy ordering, creating, making, and paying for their Pizza at the La Fraction Cafe. Students learned where Pizza came from, and they found ITALY on the globe! First the students had to order their pizza, choosing whether the Pizza is cut into halves, thirds, or fourths. Then the students... READ MORE >
2nd Grade students got a visit from Mr. Chase. He is a carpenter by trade, and he explained how he used measurement in the real world on his job everyday. Students in second grade asked many questions and we were very proud of their polite behavior. Students are learning about measurement (inches, feet, and yards), and this week they have been using their... READ MORE >
We are so proud of our little WES scholars - they have worked so hard this semester. Great Job students!!!!! READ MORE >
New library books arrived at Weir Elementary School over Christmas break. When students returned on January 7, they had lots of new titles to select. Students completed a reading interest survey at the start of the school year. The book selection was made based on their interests. Pictured are some of our new books and fourth-grade students delving into them. READ MORE >
Weir Teachers have fun at their Christmas Party - unwrapping a Saran Wrap Ball filled with gifts. Lots of fun and laughter! READ MORE >
Third grade students at Weir Elementary did a fabulous job getting everyone in the Christmas spirit today during their performance! Merry Christmas everyone! READ MORE >
Weir Elementary School first and second grade students visit the Mississippi Children's Museum. Students engaged in many hands on learning activities. Students explored the digestive system, rode bikes that showed how their bones work while riding, caught catfish, explored small Mississippi state replicas of important landmarks. Students played with puppets,... READ MORE >
Students at Weir shop for their family Christmas presents at the Christmas Store. READ MORE >
Each MPE (Mississippi Professional Educators) offers awards to classroom grants for Mississippi Teachers who are associated with the MPE. Mrs. Chase wrote a grant and received $963 to purchase MATH books, lanyards, and buttons for her Math classroom. The books will help enrich her student's math vocabulary. She has ordered books that will help with numbers and... READ MORE >
Weir Elementary School fourth graders celebrated our Veterans with a wonderful program! The program was full of patriotic songs and speaking parts. Mrs. Kirk, music teacher, led the songs and the 4th grade teachers decorated the auditorium. What a beautiful program. The fourth grade students READ MORE >
Ms. Kay is one of the sweetest and kindest ladies you will ever meet. She works in our Weir Elementary Cafeteria serving our staff and students. Our students see her sweet smile, and her positive attitude. She is a quiet lady who radiates a great attitude. We are truly proud to have her as our paraprofessional of the year. We are blessed to have her on our... READ MORE >
Second grade students learned about the skeletal system. They read books, wrote a poem about the funny bone, conducted experiments, and named the bones of the body!Second grade students played a name the bones game and each team did a really great job naming the bones!Students use a book from a skeletal system book with pictures to create bones out of play... READ MORE >
Mr Synder cares and loves our students dearly. He loves helping our students. He's concerned about all of the students. You can often see him assisting students who are not his special education students. He shows that his love and concern is for all students. His compassionate skills have improved student's academics tremendously. He is truly deserving as WES... READ MORE >
The Christmas Store is open to the community each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. It has been filled with Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, gift bags, toys, stockings and stocking stuffers, candy treats, coloring books, and many more gift ideas to get for each family member.The Weir Lion Room is open for everyone in the community to come... READ MORE >