🛎🌨❄️IMPORTANT - WINTER WEATHER SCHOOL CLOSURE❄️🌨🛎 Based on conversations with state and local emergency management agencies regarding the incoming winter storm, all Polk School District campuses will transition to a Learn-from-Home day for Friday, January 10, 2025. Please refer to communication channels from your student’s respective school/teacher for guidance and expectations regarding assignments. All extracurricular activities/sporting events for Friday and Saturday are cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience, but will always make decisions in the best interest of our students and staff, keeping safety our first priority. Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and warm!
6 months ago, Polk School District
weather alert closure graphic
January Parent Newsletter https://5il.co/34ftn
6 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
our parent newsletter for january 2025. There's a PDF link attached also.  This photo is in English.
our parent newsletter for January 2025. There's a PDF link attached also.  This photo is in Spanish.
🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️ As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff, we are continually monitoring updates from state and local emergency management agencies on the forecasted winter weather that has the potential to affect our area in the coming days. In an effort to help you best plan and prepare, we will provide an update regarding any potential delays or cancellations after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8th. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership. PLEASE NOTE: Our THRIVE in 2025 event originally planned for this Saturday has been rescheduled for January 25, 2025, at Polk County College and Career Academy-Cedartown High School campus from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
6 months ago, Polk School District
winter weather update
Kona Ice: January 31, 2025
6 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Kona Ice is Friday, January 31, 2025. Don't forget your refill cup! refills are $4. Money will not be accepted after the tardy bell at 7:30 am. Please have exact change and label the money in a baggie/envelope with your child's name, amount & what it is for (Kona Ice).
6 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
The Rockmart Library's January Calendar for all our students to attend any events that they are able to go to. There's a link attached as well.
Pastries with the Principal
6 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Pastries with the Principal January 23, 2025 in the media center. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry with Mr. Z. Let's discuss academics, communication, and other topics. We hope to see you there!
Award ceremonies will take place during activity times (see below). 3rd, 4th, & 5th: January 15, 2025 1st & 2nd: January 16, 2025 1st Grade 1:25 to 2:15 pm 2nd Grade 10:55 to 11:45 am 3rd Grade 10:05 to 10:55 am 4th Grade 8:25 to 9:15 am 5th Grade 7:35 to 8:25 am
6 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Awards: All A's, All A's & B's, Passing, Extra Mile, Perfect Attendance, Marvelous Manners
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Awards Day is January 15th.
1st and 2nd Grade Awards Day is January 16th.
Please click below for The Weekly Buzz, 1/6/25: https://secure.smore.com/n/p0sxv
6 months ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Reminder: Students return on January 7, 2025.
6 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
All students return to school on January 7, 2025.
RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 25TH! 🎉📆SAVE THE DATE!📆🎉 We have been planning something EXTRA special to WELCOME our students back in 2025!!! DO NOT MISS out on our THRIVE IN 2025 back-to-school event on Saturday, January 25th! FREE haircuts, FREE school supplies, games, and prizes for the whole family! Everyone is welcome! Come stock up on supplies for the rest of the school year for FREE! 📗✂️🖍📓✏️ #PSDProud #psdtheplacetobe #FamilyEngagement
7 months ago, Polk School District
thrive in 25 flyer English version
thrive in 25 Spanish flyer
Happy New Year to all of our wonderful Van Wert Families!
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Happy New Year to all of our Van Wert Families!
We hope all of our Van Wert students are enjoying the holiday break! Stay safe and warm. See you on January 7, 2025.
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Happy Holidays from your Van Wert family!
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer.
Art students successfully submitted ornaments to the Georgia Department of Ed Christmas tree. Our thanks go to Leann Hopkins, our art teacher, for organizing this activity. Peggy Cline from RCAC is acknowledged for her contribution of art supplies. #makeithappen #thriveatthehive
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
a picture of all the students that participated in the Christmas tree ornaments for GDEd Daniel Algeria, Lucas Anderson, Jasmine Beckom, Jess’s Belles, Skylar Davis, Karter Dearing, Cadence Gurley, Elizabeth Hughes, Karter Mason, Ryder Moore, Johnnie
Congratulations to the winners from the drawing for completing the disguise a gingerbread man project or the library book character ornament project.
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to the winners from the drawing for completing the disguise a gingerbread man project or the library book character ornament project.
Dr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Groups of students showcasing their snowflakes. Dr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Groups of students showcasing their snowflakesDr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Groups of students showcasing their snowflakesDr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Groups of students showcasing their snowflakesDr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Groups of students showcasing their snowflakesDr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Dr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Dr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Groups of students showcasing their snowflakesDr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Dr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
Alex showcasing his snowflakesDr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today.
2nd Semester Calendar of Events (tentative schedule)
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
mark your calendar - Van Wert Elementary School - 2nd Semester Flyer
Congratulations to our Faculty and Staff of the Month, Rebecca Waldrop and Ashlei Pace, and a BIG congratulations to our Students of the Month! If your student missed the group picture, please share a photo of him or her in the comments. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
our faculty and staff for december is rebecca waldrop and ashlei pace.
a picture of all of our students of the month for december
a kindergarten student that won student of the month
a student that won student of the month for their class in front of the school christmas tree.
all of our students of the month
4th grade PEP students had so much fun with their STEM projects to see which skier would reach the slope's end the fastest. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
A studente experimenting with tinfoil
Two students experimenting with tinfoil
Students experimenting with tinfoil
Two students experimenting with tinfoil
Students putting their experiment into action
Students putting their experiment into action
A BIG thank you goes out to our students, teachers, and parents! You have all helped us accomplish something we have never done before at Van Wert! We have checked out over 10,000 library books before Christmas break. Thank you for valuing books, the library, and literacy!
7 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
We have a new school record! We have checked out over 10,200 books and it's not even Christmas Break! Way to go all student and staff!