Miss Williams and Mrs. Morris' class learned about land formations. After completing a draw and write, students were given a specific landform to create with a variety of materials. Students collaborated in small groups. At the end of class, students presented their specific landforms to teach their classmates more about wetlands, islands, mountains, and deserts. We are so proud of them and their hard work!
It was a beautiful day for a nature walk! Pre K ventured outside today to explore the woods. They found sticks, rocks & crunchy leaves!
Don't forget to order your child's 23-24 yearbook! The due date for ordering is October 11, 2024.
Mrs. Gists' Fourth Grade class had fun at the Harvest Festival last Friday, Oct. 4. They really enjoyed their day out!
Ms. Roberts' Fifth Grade class has been completing science labs that deal with matter and particles. The student's favorite experiments have been the fizzy tablet rockets and the DIY lava lamps.
Smokey the Bear & Sistersville Fire Dept. visited Pre K & Kindergarten classes today. Our students learned about fire safety while exploring the firetruck. Smokey the Bear also impressed upon them the importance of fire prevention, especially during a drought. They were also given a bag of goodies to take home.
Mrs. Looney & Mrs. Wable's Kindergarten class had a wonderful time at the Harvest Festival on Friday, October 4. Our students saw many farm animals, went for a hayride & enjoyed the bouncy houses.
Preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students at SES participate in National Fire Prevention Week. A HUGE THANK YOU to the Sistersville Volunteer Fire Department and Smokey Bear for visiting our students and educating them on fire prevention and safety. The theme for this year's National Fire Prevention Week is "Smoke alarms: make them work for you!".
Training day for Tyler County Schools for staff and we were visited by the Sips Coffee Truck at Sistersville Elementary! Thank you to McKinley for sponsoring the coffee truck for our schools and to the board office for organizing the visit. It was much appreciated.😊
Mrs. Cozad's math class practiced their addition skills with triple digit numbers by completing a real-world math project. Students chose items from a grocery store ad that they wanted to buy and were tasked with planning what to buy and adding the total amount.
Tyler County Schools is hiring! Check out job postings on Frontline, the state K12 job database, using this link: https://www.tylercountypublicschools.com/jobs
Applications for substitute custodians will be accepted through October 14tth.
Call the Board Office at 304-758-2145 with questions regarding employment opportunities.
Miss Williams and Mrs. Morris' class celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day with a cross-curricular activity. Students first read a book about John Chapman and his journey as an American pioneer. Students discussed his dedication of planting apple orchards and the farming process. After the read aloud, students collaborated and created "apple volcanoes".
The SES book fair will begin this Friday, September 27th and run until Friday, October 4th. Sign up for an eWallet to save the hassle of sending money with your kids; directions are on our fair's website and also on the back of the book fair letter that was sent home. Cash, credit card, and checks are also accepted. (Please make checks out to the school.) Please contact Mrs. Cecil with any questions.
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Congratulations to our talented Tyler County students who have been selected to represent our county in the WV Fire Marshal Fire Safety Poster Contest! The county can only select one submission per each grade level K-5 to go on to the state level.
Your creativity and dedication to fire safety awareness are truly impressive! We wish you the best of luck as you move forward in the competition!
Thank you to our local schools, teachers, and families for supporting these talented students.
#TylerCountyProud #WVFireMarshal #FireSafety #ArtisticTalent #GoodLuck
Kindergarten - Jaelynn Blevins/AIB
1st Grade - Ayvi Heintzman/SES
2nd Grade - Finleigh McNeeley/SES
3rd Grade - Dawson Haught/AIB
4th Grade - Emma McNeeley/SES
5th Grade - Zeva Fiber/AIB
Dispatcher Jared Lantz & Officer Austin Lowe visited Mrs. Lantz's Kindergarten classroom last week. They talked to the children about Freedom Week & 9/11. Students were also able to see inside the officer's patrol vehicle. One was even able to "test drive" it. Thank you, Dispatcher Lantz & Officer Lowe!
SES celebrated Freedom Week last week. Students learned about the Constitution, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Bill of Rights, 9/11, Creating a Nation, the WV Pledge and much, much more. Here are a few pictures of the week.
Students in Mrs. Cozad's class learned about Constitution Day. They acted out being the Founding Fathers by signing their own Constitution that will hang in their classroom.
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From the Office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Gov. Justice directs West Virginia Fusion Center, Department of Homeland Security, partner agencies to investigate threats of violence to WV schools
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Fusion Center to act as the central repository for all threats of violence received at more than 45 schools in West Virginia. The Governor also directed state agencies to act in a coordinated manner to diligently investigate social media posts and warnings circulating in communities across the state.
“We will tenaciously pursue these bad actors and anyone creating an unsafe environment for our children. I just won't tolerate it. Not for one instant,” Gov. Justice said. “Each and every one of these threats will be investigated and all our resources are working together to protect our students, our schools, and our communities.”
The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies are aware of and working with local, state, and federal partners to monitor and investigate all leads and information received.
A call was held earlier today with school superintendents from across the state to discuss the threats, ongoing response, and safety measures and protocols in place with local schools. Homeland Security also assured that if additional resources are needed in specific counties, the state can provide support and facilitate connections as necessary.
“We are working with local, county, regional, state, and federal authorities to investigate and address these threats,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Mark Sorsaia. “As we fulfill our mission to protect our students, teachers, and staff and coordinate our response and investigation with local and federal authorities, we ask the public to share any and all information they may have regarding these threats.”
Threats early in the school year are not uncommon. Each instance is taken very seriously and punishable by strict disciplinary measures, including possible suspension, expulsion, and legal consequences. The school safety unit takes all threats seriously and supports zero tolerance when dealing with threats to schools.
The West Virginia Fusion Center, under the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, will continue coordinating response efforts and investigations at the state level.
“Our ongoing priority is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our students and communities,” said Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Rob Cunningham. “We will continue our investigation of each event and are prepared to respond if needed. We ask the community to download our emergency response phone app and assist us in keeping our communities safe.”
The community is encouraged to report any and all types of threats by calling 911 and utilizing the My Mobile Witness reporting app.
"These threats are incredibly disruptive to student learning and well-being," said State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. "We implore our families and communities to work with their local law enforcement agencies or school safety officers to report suspicious activities. Students deserve to attend schools where they feel safe and can learn in a productive and nurturing environment."
The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Reporting a Threat
The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security reminds all West Virginians to immediately call 911 if there is an immediate danger or law enforcement intervention is necessary.
Additionally, West Virginia has partnered with My Mobile Witness to implement a “see something, send something” reporting system that can be completed on a smartphone or other mobile device. All West Virginians are encouraged to participate in this initiative by downloading the free See, Send application from the App Store or Google Play.
My Mobile Witness is also compatible with web-based reporting and is not strictly for cell phone use. Once the app is downloaded to a device, users will be prompted to enter their first and last name (though any reporting can be done anonymously, if the user prefers), their phone number, and then select a state of residence. Once those fields are entered, the app will be ready to use. The user may submit tips for “Crime/Suspicious Activity” or “School Threat or Safety Issues,” and they may also request help for “Suicide or Addiction.”
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