
Congrats to all of the students who earned the 2nd 9 week Parent Breakfast, missing 3 or less days. Also recognized, were the students who had perfect attendance. Thank you to all of the parents who were able to come help support this event! It was a huge success!









Please join us in congratulating our TCS “Students of the Month" forJanuary. 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!


Taylor County Little League Information


Reading fluency refers to the ability to read with the appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression. Appropriate read fluency when reading, both aloud and silently, impacts the comprehension or understanding of what is read.
Take a minute to watch the short video that provides more information and tips to support reading fluency.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnQigQrck6c


December 2023/January 2024 The AJES Scoop student newspaper





Ashley Belote Illustration will be back at Anna Jarvis Elementary School on February 13. Scan the QR Code or go to
https://www.ashleybelote.com to reserve your copy of Valenslime or any of the other books pictured below. Ashley Belote will bring the preorders on the day of the visit. You can even preorder to pay cash on the day of the visit.
Help support a WV author. ❤️




ATTENTION Kindergarten families:
The Valentine's Day Music Program is Feb. 14 at 1:00.


We want to thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore fundraiser! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help! The money raised from the fundraiser will be used to purchase incentives, rewards, supplies, and activities for students and staff.
If your family has not participated, there's still time!
This safe and easy fundraiser is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.
Please help now. It really will make a difference.
Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000196709 to show our valued teachers your support.
Thanks
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!


Friday, Feb. 2nd lunch menu for Anna Jarvis!


We are so excited to celebrate our 100th day of school! We will be celebrating on Tuesday, Feb. 6th!


Groundhog's Day is Friday! Do you think the groundhog will see his shadow or not?


There will be NO after school program at Anna Jarvis on Thursday, February 1st. All students will be sent home according to their Friday dismissal routine. Please send a note if there is a change to your students' teacher.

Fun Tip Friday for Families: Take time this weekend to snuggle up with your child to enjoy a good book and practice phonics skills. Check out the link below for easy and fun activities that support your child's development of phonics skills.
https://www.fromsoundstospelling.com/blog/7-fun-free-phonics-activities-for-parents-to-do-at-home


Please join us for an important informational meeting focusing on the building of a New Anna Jarvis Elementary School scheduled for Parents/Guardians and other interested community members on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. This important meeting will take place at the current Anna Jarvis Elementary School, located at 650 North Pike Street, Grafton, WV 26354. During this meeting, Dr. John E. Stallings, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, will provide background information regarding the process used toward obtain funding to support this endeavor as well as an overview of current and long-range building plans for bringing this exciting project to completion, including what to expect over the next few years of construction. We hope to see you there!


Due to an electrical issue in the building, Taylor County Middle School will be CLOSED today to students. Staff are to report. All other schools in Taylor County are open as normally scheduled.


Due to traffic congestion towards Route 119, some buses are being re-routed and could be delayed in their arrival.


All Taylor County Schools will begin on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 22, 2024.


All Taylor County schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 19th, 2024.


All Taylor County Schools will begin on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.


All Taylor County schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024
