Kindergarten Registration is February 1st - 5th
Kindergarten registration will begin February 1st and continue through February 5th. If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 31st, you need to come to school to register him/her for kindergarten this week. You will need to bring the following documentation: child's birth certificate, immunization record, and two proofs of residence. When you register your child you will receive a kindergarten health assessment that will need to be completed by a doctor before the school year begins.
Haiti Earthquake Relief Drive
Haiti Earthquake Relief Drive Press Release
Family Constellation Celebration
Last Friday, Wingate Star Academy held its first Family Constellation Celebration. Students received their SHINE t-shirts, met the other members of their constellation family, and enjoyed a writing celebration where they shared some of their writing with other students.
Message From the Superintendent
2009-2010 Cluster Forums
In an effort to reach out to school/community stakeholders and engage in some proactive dialogue, I will be conducting a series of Cluster Forums during the 2009-2010 school year. These forums will be held at each cluster's high school media center on the last Thursday of the month (except in November and December due to holidays). See Forum Schedule below.
Each principal has been asked to identify two parent leaders to represent the school and community to be active participants in constructive discussions on how we can improve the school system and provide greater opportunities for students. Designated School Board members will also be participants in the discussions. All other interested parties are invited to attend the Cluster Forums as observers.
Forum Schedule
Sun Valley (includes Early College) - Thursday, January 28, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Sun Valley High School
Weddington - Thursday, February 25, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Weddington High School
Parkwood (includes South Providence) - Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Parkwood High School
Piedmont - Thursday, April 29, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Piedmont High School
Marvin Ridge - Thursday, May 27, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Marvin Ridge High School
The Wingate Star Academy
Wingate Elementary School is embarking on a new mission and focus with the pioneering of the Wingate Elementary STAR Academy. The STAR Academy is designed to nurture and strengthen our students to prepare them to excel in school and in life. The SHINE principles of Seek, Honor, Imagine, Never Give Up, Every Day are the foundation of all we do as lifelong learners and productive citizens. The STAR Academy is designed to cultivate purposefulness, resourcefulness, and efficacy. Possession of The STAR Academy principles is fundamental for success in school as well as in life.
In order to foster successful students, classrooms and school community, our principles must be embraced and internalized with consistent implementation. The STAR values will be explicitly taught in classrooms and are to be demonstrated by all students and staff. Teachers, students and parents will be required to make a commitment to excellence and to follow non-negotiable expectations. The following manual will provide more information about our mission; the STAR values, their implementation, and expectations for teachers, students, and parents so that all can succeed.
Upcoming Events
- January 25th and 26th - StarBucks
- January 27th - Report Card Go Home
- January 28th - Family Constellation Day (Students Only)
- February 1st - Site Base Meeting
- February 3rd - Wonderful Wednesday
- February 5th - Candy Fundraiser Begins
- February 8th - Terrific Kids
- February 19th - Workday
- March 2nd - Candy Fundraiser Ends
- March 3rd - Wonderful Wednesday
- March 5th - Workday
- March 8th and 9th - StarBucks, Site-Base Meeting
- March 10th - Report Cards Go Home
- March 15th - Terrific Kids
- March 19th - Family Constellation Day (Students Only)
- April 2nd - Holiday
- April 5th through 9th - Spring Break
- April 12th - Terrific Kids
School Improvement Plan for 2009-2019
School Improvment Plan 2009-2010
School Attendance is Critical to Your Child's Ability to Succeed. New School Board Policy for Tardies and Attendance.
Union County Public Schools, Union County's District Court and District Attorney have joined together to fight truancy. Please open and read the letter below explaining the new Truancy Court Program.
Truancy Court Letter English
Truancy Court Letter Spanish
MRSA Information is Available
If you have concerns, you may access information on MRSA by connecting to the Union County Website using the link below:
http://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/administration_office/mrsa.php
Please visit the main UCPS website for more valuable health information.
Wingate Dress Code for 2009-2010
Shirts - All student shirts must be red, yellow, navy blue, or white in color. All shirts must have sleeves and a collar and the collar must show when worn with a sweatshirt or sweater. Any type of Wingate Elementary shirt will be permitted. Shirts must remain tucked in at all times.
Bottoms - All bottoms must be khaki, navy blue, or black. Shorts or skirts must come at least to the fingertips at the thigh. A belt must be worn at all times if there are belt loops. Sagging pants will not be permitted nor will rolling up one pants leg. Also no blue jeans or sweat pants permitted.
Shoes - Tennis shoes must be worn at all times. These are the only shoes permitted.
Headwear - No headwear will be permitted at all in the building. The only exception will be for religious reasons.
Jewelry - No artificial nails will be permitted. Jewelry must be of reasonable size.
Jackets - Jackets and heavy coats may not be worn in class.
Jewelry - no large jewelry will be permitted, also no hoop earrings and no artificial fingernails.
School Awards
- 2009 North Carolina Association for Supervisional Curriculum Development, Lighthouse School Award
- 2008 "STAR" Award from Schools That Attain Results
- 2008 - 2009 School of Progress, High Growth
- 2007 - 2008 School of Progress, High Growth
- 2006-2007 School of Distinction, High Growth
- 2005 - 2006 School of Progress, High Growth
- 2004-2005 School of Distinction, High Growth
- 2003-2004 School of Distinction, High Growth
- 2002-2003 School of Distinction, High Growth
- Home of the 2003-04 Wachovia Southwest Regional Principal of the Year
- IRA's 2003 Exemplary Reading Program for North Carolina