EVENTS & HAPPENINGS |
| Feb. 15, Wed., PTA meeting, Media Center, childcare provided, 6:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 16, Thurs., Science Fair & PTA Dinner, 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
| Feb. 20, Mon., Presidents' Day, No School |
| March 6 & 7, Matoaka Drama Club Dinner Theater |
| March 14, Wed., Family Fitness Night, 6:30-8:00 |
| April 20th, PTA Walk-a-thon |
| April 26, Thurs., Fine Arts Night |
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Create Your Own Scientist!
The Matoaka Science Fair will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. As part of our focus on science, the Science Fair Committee is inviting all students to create their own scientist at work! Students should draw a colorful picture of a scientist working on a new discovery and include a caption describing the scientist's work. Drawings need to be turned in to classroom teachers by Monday, February 13th. Check out this flier for more information [link].
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I Nominations Sought For 2012 Teacher of the Year
Which teacher has had the biggest influence in your, or your student’s, life? Which one has gone above and beyond the call of duty in ensuring that students get the best education possible? WJCC will honor its 2012 Teachers of the Year at a special March 29 event, and the winners will win cash awards. Click [HERE] to get a copy of the nomination form. Nominations are due by March 4. |
Superintendent’s Message Regarding Weather Closure Protocols
With the arrival of winter comes the ever-present possibility of inclement weather and possible delays or closure of school, depending on its severity. Click [HERE] to read Superintendent Dr. Steve Constantino’s message about how WJCC decides to proceed in cases of inclement weather, and what to expect when a delay or closure occurs. |
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 Thank you for sending in your boxtops! They help Matoaka purchase Classroom Supplies. |
Matoaka Elementary, in conjunction with the PTA, is offering an opportunity for open gym on select evenings. Please contact Principal Andy Jacobs for more information. |
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 Matoaka Guidance Counselor Jen Smith Chosen as "Outstanding Professional School Counselor"
To honor National School Counseling Week, February 6 through 10, theHampton Roads School Counselor Leadership Teamannounced that three WJCC school counselors were named “Outstanding Professional School Counselor ” for our division in 2012: Jennifer Smith of Matoaka Elementary School; Mary Jo Bracken of Toano Middle School, and Charna Moss-Gregory of Warhill High School. These three people are excellent representatives of a team of counselors that are an integral part of the educational process that enables all students to achieve success in school.
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 Second Grade Visits the Virginia Living Museum
Matoaka second graders recently visited the Virginia Living Museum to learn about native Virgnia species and their habitats as part of their science unit on animal adaptations. |
| Cafe Prepay [LINK] |
| School Supply Lists [VIEW] |
| School Calendars [VIEW] |
| Bus Routes [LINK] |
Faculty Listing [VIEW] [TEAM PHOTOS][STAFF PHOTO] |
| Parent Handbook [VIEW] |
| Matoaka Annual Improvement Goals [LINK] |
| Matoaka Technology Statement [VIEW] |
| School Photo News Archives [MORE] |
| Matoaka Photo Gallery [VIEW] |
| WJCC Special Education Advisory Committee [INFO] [MINUTES] |
| Superintendent's Goals [document link] |
Parent Notification Regarding Email
Communication
As some parent email accounts are not
recognized by the WJCC network security filter, please include your student's
name in the subject line when sending an email to the school or individual
teacher. This will allow school personnel to identify legitimate email messages
from parents. |
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