Wirt County Primary Center

Breakfast/Lunch Menu for February

Valentine's Day Party Schedule

The WV Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) is excited to announce a Virtual Resource Fair for parents and families of students with exceptional needs. If you or someone you know would like to get information on the following topics, please join us on Thursday, February 8 2024, from 9- noon for three 45-minute virtual sessions on the following topics: · WVABLE- An important financial planning tool that equips eligible individuals with disabilities and their families to save and invest without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefit programs, including SSI and Medicaid. Earnings from the investments grow tax free and funds can be used at any time to pay for qualified disability expenses. · Foster Care Support and Educational Services -Providing educational support to foster care youth (i.e., enrollment assistance.) Gathering supporting documents for special education services. Helping to link foster youth with outside agencies for additional services and support, and increase collaboration and communication between stakeholders, i.e. DHHR, foster care parents, childcare agencies, LEAs, and the WVDE. · CSEDW- Children with Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver program provides additional Medicaid support to children from ages three to 21 with serious mental, behavioral, or emotional health needs. The program helps keep children with their families at home or in the community instead of going to a care facility or a group home. While they are at home or in the community, they receive services to improve their condition. · ACES (Living with Adverse Childhood Experiences) How trauma affects young people and families in WV. Participate in a conversation about how to support youth who are experiencing trauma. · Preparing your child to graduate and transition to adulthood- DRS Services- Supporting youth and adults with disabilities (ages 14 and up) on their path to work and living independently. Find out about services that are available to your child as they prepare to graduate high school. · Special Education Laws and Policies and how to advocate for your child and navigate through the system. Don’t be confused or afraid to ask for help when preparing for a meeting at your child’s school. Learn about support that is available to help you through the special education process. (Presentations will be recorded and posted to the WVACEEC Facebook page) Please click the link below to complete registration for the event. A valid email address must be provided (please provide neatly printed email address) Feel free to share the registration link with others who might be interested in this information. http://tinyurl.com/2c8mykxu

February Hobby Night Information

The PTO will still be doing the carnation sale as we have done in the past. Students can send in money to the school on Valentine's Day and carnations will be delivered to students in class that day so they can hand them out to classmates or bring them home. These flyers will be sent home closer to Valentine's Day as a reminder.

Don't forget that tomorrow/Thursday is Hat & Pajama Day!!!

WVU Eye Institute: Appalachian Vision Outreach Program (AVOP) is providing FREE eye screenings/exams to community members in need. WHERE: Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department WHEN: Friday, January 26, 2024 (8:30am - 1pm) Call to Schedule an Appointment: 304-485-7374 Prescription Glasses Available with a co-pay between $20 - $50 Please see images attached to this post for more details.

We are here to help our students succeed! To support our students, we offer before and after school tutoring (transportation is not provided). We currently have a few openings for tutoring sessions. The following letter will be coming home with all K-4 students today. If you are interested in your child attending tutoring sessions, please return the form to school by Wednesday, January 18, 2024. We will try to place as many students as possible into sessions.

PTO is sponsoring a Pajama & Hat Day on Thursday, January 25, 2024.. $1 to wear a hat & pajamas. Be sure to join the fun!

Please be aware that there is no school on Monday, January 15, 2024.

January breakfast and lunch menu

The staff, administration and teachers at Wirt County Primary Center want to wish everyone the best of the holidays. Enjoy your family time over break, and we look forward to seeing all of our students again in the new year on January 2, 2024!

REMINDER: As holiday parties begin, please be aware that we have a large number of foster students in our school. By law their photos and names can't be publicized in the paper or on social media for the safety of the children. We ask you to not take photos of children who are not your own and DO NOT post their pictures to any social media. Failure to do so can result in not being invited to future events. Thank you for your assistance & cooperation in protecting our children.

Due to a staffing shortage at the main clinic, the school Wellness Center has had to close early today. It will now be closed until after winter break.

I hope this message finds you well. Unfortunately, I must inform you that our school-based site will be temporarily closed from December 19th to January 1st. We anticipate reopening at 8:00 on January 2, 2024. Due to the holiday season, staff taking time off, and the prevalence of illness in our community and office, we find ourselves facing a staffing shortage during these two weeks. However, please be assured that our main site will remain operational to serve patients during this period. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciate your understanding. If you have any urgent matters, please feel free to contact our main site. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a safe, healthy New Year. Best regards, Carla V. Davis Site Director, Wirt County Cell: 304-514-4099

Coplin is giving all Wirt County Family Care, and School base employees ½ day off on Dec 13. Both School base and the Main site will be closed this Wednesday Dec 13th, starting at 12:00 pm. They will reopen on Thursday the 14th. Photo courtesy of Freepik.com

We are having to make some lunch menu changes. Sorry for the inconvenience and possible confusion that this may cause. Menu for 12/11/23 Grilled chicken Sandwich Lettuce/Tomato/Bacon Pickle Spear Cheesy Potatoes Fruit Cup Menu 12/12/23 Chili Cheese Quesadilla Corn Pineapple Menu 12/18/23 McRib Sub Pickle Spear Cheesy Potatoes Baked Beans Menu 12/19/23 Sloppy Joes Tator Tots Mixed Fruit Ice Cream cup Thanks for the image, Freepik.com!

Our big annual holiday Reading Gala is this Thursday, December 14, from 5pm to 7pm at the Primary Center. We look forward to seeing you!

Hobby Night is Thursday, December 14, at the High School from 6-7:30 pm in the Art Room.

From the WV Division of Highways Temporary Bridge Closure on Wirt County Route 22, Lynn Camp Road, to Begin Wednesday, December 5, 2023 Wirt County, WV – The bridge over Gum Run on Wirt County Route 22, Lynn Camp Road, will be closed at milepost 4.0, beginning on Wednesday, December 5, 2023, while West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) bridge crews repair damage to the bridge. Repairs are expected to take about 10 days. Recent home construction in the area led to heavier than usual truck traffic across the bridge, causing structural damage. During repairs, local residents can use County Roure 18, Courtney Ridge Road. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may change the work schedule.