Fun Tip Friday for Families
One way to improve your child’s literacy skills is to link what is read in the book with real life. For example, if you read a book about the park, take your child to the park and point out the slides, swing sets, etc., that were seen in the book. Check out this short video for ways to support your child.
https://youtu.be/itC6gvkQUv0?si=UGuBbYjKswFYqYJb
Please join us in congratulating our TCS “Students of the Month" for September and October. Each of these exceptional students was selected as an excellent ambassador for his or her school. Congratulations to each of these excellent individuals! Way to represent!
GHS Golf Team was recognized during Tuesday night's board meeting for their accomplishment of finishing 4th place in the West Virginia State AA Tournament. Congratulations Bearcats!
The TCMS Boys' XC Team was recognized during Tuesday's board member for receiving 1st place ranking in all 10 meets. Way to go, Knights!
Here is a reminder of all TCS Parent-Teacher Conferences dates and times. Update: TCMS is Nov. 6th.
🏈TCMS KNIGHTS🏈
Championship game this Wednesday 7:00pm kick-off here at GHS McKinney field.
With a help & support from Local companies: Ground Rules llc and City Construction
And a HUGE contribution from Ernie Rush w/ Octane Industrial services,
NO STUDENT will have to buy a ticket to enter the game, this includes Elementary, Middle, High school, Virtual, Homeschooled, etc .
‼️VERY IMPORTANT ‼️
All students have to do is stop at the table near the main gate near the scoreboard & greenhouse end of the field between 5-6:30
Donation supporters will have an extra table sat up just for students and this will only be available at this gate.
TCS thanks all of the community supporters for this amazing donation!
❤️🖤🩶
🏈Go Knights!! 🏈
Fun Tip Friday for Families
Literacy development is critical to your child’s overall development, and there are many ways this can be done. Singing, talking and playing word games with your child can increase their vocabulary. Take a minute to view the short video present by the West Virginia Department of Education.
https://youtu.be/WnMzDQdjZOs
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today.
Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25.
Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Attention Families: Please take a few minutes to view this short video that explains the district's Non-Traditional Instructional Day plan. The video provides information on student expectations, available support, and the many ways families will be notified. If you have any questions after viewing the video, then please contact your child's school.
https://youtu.be/HbI48Gl4er4
Taylor County Schools is excited to announce Fun Tip Friday for Families! We will be sharing short videos, resources, and activities on Fridays that families can use to support learning at home. Our first Fun Tip Friday for Families focuses on the Science of Reading research and best practices. Take a minute to enjoy this short video that will explain practices and activities that our elementary educators are using to help our students become better readers.
Happy Friday!
What is the Science of Reading (Parent or Guardians)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwRDxwrD_oE
TCS Announcement:
Thursday, October 19th will now be a 2-Hour Early Release for all Taylor County School students. Staff will be attending various meetings and trainings within the schools.
GHS Sugar Rush Event.
The Falliday event will take place inside GHS. The entrance is across from the GHS student parking lot on Sam Boord Drive. We are excited to see many Taylor County children ages 4 and under!
Reminder: Friday, October 6th is a Professional Learning Day for all TCS Staff. No school for students.
Just a reminder about the Falliday event this Friday, October 6th from 4:00-6:00 PM at the GHS student parking lot. All Taylor County children under 4 yrs. old are invited. Food trucks are listed on the flyer.
We hope to see you there!
All Taylor County children 4 and under are invited to participate in the Falliday event. We hope to see you there! Four food trucks will be parked nearby with food available for purchase.
All Taylor County children 4 and under are invited to participate in the Falliday event. We hope to see you there! Four food trucks will be parked nearby with food available for purchase.
Guardians & Students: Have you recently signed into ROOMS and are still not receiving notifications? Try these steps! If you havent received information about how to access your child's Rooms account, reach out to his/her teacher for information. You can find even more information at: https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/page/rooms-app
Bus Change Announcement: Bus #73 TCMS/GHS Students will be transported home on Bus #24 & 25 today. Wendel Road TCMS/GHS students will be transported home on Bus#59 today. For questions or concerns, please contact the bus garage at (304)265-0518
WVGSA Spring 2023:
Dear Parents,
Students who participated in the Spring 2023 WVGSA assessments were given a hard copy of their scores today. Also, video reports were sent to your child's e-mail. The video report discusses the WVGSA assessment and scores..
Thank you,