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Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Spirit Week

Monday, Oct. 21: "Wear Red Day"
Tuesday, Oct. 22: "Put a Cap on Drugs Day" (Hat Day) Students and staff may wear a hat to school.
Wednesday, Oct. 23: "Sock it to Drugs" (Wear your craziest socks)
Thursday, Oct. 24: "Drugs Are Backwards" (Inside Out Day)
Friday, Oct. 25: "Let's conclude Red Ribbon Week by wearing your favorite team!

Food Drive-GCSD

Our district food pantry is in desperate need of Boxed Cereal, Chef Boyardee can goods, Peanut Butter, and Saltine Crackers. They are currently not in need of canned vegetables at this time. We will be collecting in the AJW atrium now through Nov. 1st. Thank you in advance for any donations received.

Make-up Picture Day

We will have a Make-up day for pictures on Friday, Oct. 25th. This is also a uniform free day. Please make sure your student is following Greenville County dress code.

Uniform Free Day Oct 25th

Friday, Oct. 25th will be an Uniform Free Day. Please make sure all clothing follows the Greenville County dress code.

Let's Talk SEL With Ms. Blume

Join us on Friday, Oct. 25th for a conversation with parents, as we discuss how to support students Social Emotional Learning. Interacting with others and managing emotions in a 21st century environment will be the topic; however, all questions/topics are welcome. We will also look at how some adversity may serve children. All adults are welcome! There will be two session in the AJW Master Lab on Oct. 25th, 8:15am and 5:30 pm.

LOOK WITHIN Reflections Contest

Submit your entries for the 2019 National PTA Reflections contest. All entries due by November 4th.

Ms. Blume at the West Greenville Community Center

Ms. Blume will be available to help you with issues such as helping you students with homework, students with anxiety or other emotional issues, food insecurity, preparing for middle school, communication with teachers, etc. No question is too small or large. Appointments are encouraged, but not needed. Call Ms. Blume at 864-452-0504 if you have any questions.

Dates- Oct. 7, Oct 21, Nov 18, and Dec. 16 Times-11:45 - 1:45 and 4:30 - 5:30.

Teacher Work Days

Greenville County Schools will be closed for students on Monday, Oct. 28th and Tuesday, Oct. 29th for teacher work days.

8 Books, 8 Weeks

Are you ready for a challenge?? Read 8 books in the next 8 weeks and return your form to the library. All students and teachers that participate will get a house point, be entered in drawings for prizes, receive a shout out on the morning news show, and see their name on our library display. Please return by Nov. 15, 2019. Happy Reading!