In this weekly feature written by

Mrs. Ashaba’s fourth grade class,

students showcase events happen-

ing at the school, as well as other

important information. This

week, students discuss the recent

Winter Carnival.

What were you doing on

12/12/12? Here at WOLCS,

many of our families, staff

and friends were attending

the 2012 Winter Carnival.

This annual event which is

coordinated by the Literacy

Department, was weeks in

the planning, and was an

overwhelming success. Held

from 6:00-8:00pm, families

were able to watch perfor-

mances, experience hands-on

literacy activities, tour

school hallways, and partici-

pate in crafts and games.

The Carnival was an oppor-

tunity to make reading come

alive.

Sponsored by the WOLCS

Parent Organization Fami-

lies Being Involved (FBI), a

dance troop called Ill Style

and Peace started the even-

ing. In addition, West Oak

Lane Charter School’s very-

own cheerleaders made their

performance debut. “The

cheerleaders were very

good,” said fourth grader

Gelisa McLaurin.

Following the performances,

families were able to tour the

beautifully decorated hall-

ways and vote for their fa-

a science show targeting

middle-schoolers led by the

Franklin Institute; Mrs.

Ashaba led 5-6th graders in

making snowflakes; while

younger students made

snowmen out of marshmal-

lows or a craft reindeer. Oth-

er crafts included finger

painting and bingo.

Your continued support for

our school activities drives

student success. We extend a

heart-felt THANK YOU to

everyone who volunteered

and attended the Carnival.

See you next year!

vorite door decorations using

their smartphones. School

doors and hallways were

decorated based on a winter-

themed book read in classes

earlier that week. Grade

levels each read a different

book, with students working

on different literacy skills.

Classrooms then created

crafts based on the skill and

the book of choice. Teach-

ers, parents, and students

participated in helping to

decorate and make crafts for

the Carnival.

Families then joined an age-

appropriate activity of

choice. Highlights included

Week of December 17—21, 2012 Volume I, Issue 12

Inside this issue:

Fresh Minds,

New Contributors:

Winter Carnival 2012

1

Winter Carnival

Best Door Contest

2

Upcoming Events 3

WOLCS 2012-2013

1st Quarter

Perfect Attendance

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“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.” ~ J K Rowling

West Oak Lane Charter School

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Days until the PSSA!

Winter scenes such as this sledder were visible throughout

WOLCS hallways.

Winter Carnival 2012 by Najai Jackson

The Literacy Team

thanks all attendees of

the 2012 Winter Carni-

val! We are so proud of

all the teachers, stu-

dents, and volunteers

who made stories and

poems come to life in

our school hallways.

Page 2 PARENT ALERT

The winners for the best

door contest are:

K - Ms. Campbell

1st - Ms. Taylor

2nd - Mrs. McGinley

3rd - Ms. Fean

4th - Ms. Barr

5th - Ms. Milewski

6h - Ms. Rambo

7/8th - Ms. Whitson

FOCUS ON LITERACY - WINTER CARNIVAL 2012

Winter break presents an

opportunity for students

and families to visit local

libraries and choose new

stories to read and share

together. Encourage your

child to complete all of

the assigned reading work

over the break. Enjoy the

holiday season! WOLCS hallways were transformed during this

year’s Winter Carnival.

WOLCS Chess Club

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00PM

beginning October 2, 2012 WOLCS Cafeteria

Arthur Ashe Tennis Legacy Youth Tennis

and Education Wednesdays, beginning

October 16, 2012

42” LCD TV Raffle Monday, November 26 -

Wednesday, through December 19, 2012

Contact Ms. Case in the

main office for tickets

2nd Quarter Interims Thursday,

December 20, 2012

Winter Break December 24-31, 2012

School Resumes Tuesday, January 2, 2013

FBI Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2013

6:00 - 7:30PM WOLCS Parent Center

Adult Zumba Returns in January! Sample a class on

Wednesday, January 9, 2012 from 5:30 - 6:00PM

WINTER CLASSES: Wednesdays, January 16 -

February 27, 2013 (no class February 20, 2013)

$25 Registration Fee

PSSA begins April 8th, 2013! Its not too early

to begin preparing!

Take time during Winter Break to access STUDY

ISLAND, the on-line Reading & Math program.

We’re on the web: www.wolcs.org

Upcoming Events

EARLY DISMISSAL Students will not be

released for early dismissal after 2:30PM on Mondays,

Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. On Wednesdays,

students will not be released for early dismissal

after 11:00AM!

PRETZEL DAY Tuesdays & Fridays

are WOLCS Pretzel Day. During the lunch period, pretzels are available for

purchase for $1.00.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS

Before you can

chaperone a trip or

help in a classroom,

you MUST complete

and submit a

2012-2013 Volunteer

& Visitor Application,

along with picture

ID. Applications are

available in the main

office or on the

school’s website.

Have you updated your

Student Emergency Contact Form for the 2012-2013 school year?

If not, please pick up a Contact Form in

the main office. The information in the

Contact Form allows us to contact you in

cases of emergency, and updates those

to whom we can release your child.

Be sure to fill one out today!

WOLCS

extends to all

students & families

wishes for a safe

and restful

Winter Break.

See you in 2013!

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