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AJW Spirit Night

We are so excited for our next AJW Spirit Night with the Swamp Rabbits! 
Spirit Night is scheduled for February 17th at 4pm. AJW will receive $5 for every ticket purchased! The event will be at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. At 3:30, meet us at the elevator between section 109 and 110. 

Reading Program Volunteers

Are you looking for a way to get involved? We are in need of passionate volunteers to participate in our reading program! This is your chance to help students improve their reading skills and foster a love of reading! See form to sign up.  In addition, if you have questions or would like more information, please contact Sherlen at sherlen98@gmail.com


ARMES - Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools

ARMES
Auditions for the 2025-2026
Nominations Open: February 3, 2025  - Deadline: March 31, 2025

The ARMES Program (Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools) is a tuition-free artistically gifted and talented program designed to meet the needs of identified 3rd - 8th grade Greenville County students in the areas of music, dance, drama, visual art and writing. The purpose of the program is to allow students to explore their chosen art form in depth while promoting individual creativity. Visit site to learn more about the ARMES program and to nominate someone!


SC Ready Testing Dates

April 22: 3rd grade SCREADY Reading A 

April 23: 3rd grade SCREADY Reading B 

April 25: 3rd grade SCREADY Writing

April 29: 4-5th grade SCREADY Reading A

April 30: 4-5th grade SCREADY Reading B

May 2: 4-5th grade SCREADY Writing

May 6: 3-5th grade SCREADY Math 

May 8: 4th grade SCREADY Science


Parents of 5th Graders

If you were not able to attend Mrs. Cookers 5th Grade Parent meeting about 6th grade registration, the presentation is available on her website. You can click on the presentation there to learn about timelines for registration, what classes your student will be taking in middle school, and how to find out what electives are offered. Questions? Contact Mrs. Cooker at ccooker@greenville.k12.sc.us.
 
Starting in February, middle schools will be hosting curriculum nights to introduce parents and rising 6th graders to middle school courses and electives (related arts classes) offered at each school. Click on the link to find out when your school will be hosting its curriculum night.

Exciting Opportunity: Corporate Sponsorships

Exciting Opportunity: Corporate Sponsorships
The A.J. Whittenberg Elementary PTA is thrilled to announce the kickoff of our Corporate Sponsorship Campaign! This initiative directly supports programs and events that enrich our students' educational experience, such as classroom grants, student field trips, and our Robot Ruckus community carnival.

Here’s how you can help:

Be a Sponsor: We love supporting and celebrating our school community businesses! If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please see the Corporate Sponsorship Form for details.
Share the Sponsorship Form: Spread the word by sharing the Corporate Sponsorship Form with friends, family, or businesses who may be interested.
Distribute Flyers: Share our sponsorship flyer and link while shopping at a local store or eating at your favorite restaurant.
Submit Business Contacts: Do you know a business that might be interested? Share their contact information at vpfundraising.ajwpta@gmail.com, and we’ll take it from there!

Corporate sponsors receive fantastic opportunities for recognition within our school and the wider community. With your help, we can partner with local businesses to make a big difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for helping us grow our school community’s impact! For more information, contact Jessica Blake, VP of Fundraising, at vpfundraising.ajwpta@gmail.com.


ACCESS Testing Schedule

The ACCESS testing window for ELLs is January 21st- March 7th. See testing schedule for students at A.J. Whittenberg.
 Access Testing Schedule

SCDE’s Students and Parent Resources Webpage 

WIDA resources for Family Engagement.