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2 months ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rockmart Library May Calendar

https://shrls.org/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2026&calendar=10

2 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
https://shrls.org/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2026&calendar=10 The calendar for Rockmart Library May 2026
A big thank you to El Coyote for donating chips and salsa to our entire kindergarten team for Taco Thursday.
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
A big thank you to El Coyote today for donating chips and salsa to our entire kindergarten team for Taco Thursday.
A big thank you to El Coyote today for donating chips and salsa to our entire kindergarten team for Taco Thursday. Picture of Mr. Z our principal with the chips and salsa.
A big thank you to El Coyote today for donating chips and salsa to our entire kindergarten team for Taco Thursday. Picture of kids excitedly waiting in line for chips and salsa.
A big thank you to El Coyote today for donating chips and salsa to our entire kindergarten team for Taco Thursday. Picture of kids excitedly waiting in line for chips and salsa.
A big thank you to El Coyote today for donating chips and salsa to our entire kindergarten team for Taco Thursday. Picture of kids excitedly waiting in line for chips and salsa.
A big thank you to El Coyote today for donating chips and salsa to our entire kindergarten team for Taco Thursday. Picture of kids excitedly waiting in line for chips and salsa.
A big thank you to El Coyote today for donating chips and salsa to our entire kindergarten team for Taco Thursday. Picture of kids excitedly waiting in line for chips and salsa.
Yearbook Signing Day will be May 8th. Students will receive yearbooks on May 8th.
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Yearbook Signing Day will be May 8th. Students will receive yearbooks on May 8th. We have extra yearbooks for sale. If you would like one, send $40 cash or a check made out to Van Wert Elementary before May 1st.
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!!

Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!

3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!  Picture is of a student writing to a park ranger.
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!  The picture is of all the mail envelopes sent out to parks around the US.
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way! 
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!  A cutout ranger at a park location.
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!  A cutout ranger at a park location.
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!  Picture is of a park ranger posing with a cutout ranger at 4 locations.,
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!  Picture is of a park ranger posing with a cutout ranger at 4 locations.,
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!  Picture is of a cutout ranger at 4 park locations.
Students in Ms. Pace's writing class researched our National Parks. After completing their research, they wrote an opinion piece on which park they thought would be the best to send their Flat Rangers to. Ms. Pace mailed off the Flat Rangers to the chosen National Parks, requesting help from the park rangers. Several pictures and items have already been sent back to students, with more on the way!  Picture is of a park ranger posing with a cutout ranger at 4 locations.,
First-grade fundraiser starts tomorrow. Pie your favorite admin in the face.
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Pie Your Favorite Admin in the Face - Want to pie your fav admin in the face? Put your money in the container of your choice. The person with the most money will get PIED in the face on April 24th 2026.
📚Milestones testing is just around the corner! 📚
We know you are ready to ROCK these tests — but first, we need YOU here on time EVERY DAY!
✨Get Rest ✨Eat Breakfast ✨Arrive on Time
LET’S GO, Van Wert!! 🐝 🖤 💛
🎯 You’re strong.
🎯 You’re smart.
🎯 You’re READY.
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
📚Milestones testing is just around the corner! 📚 We know you are ready to ROCK these tests — but first, we need YOU here on time EVERY DAY! ✨Get Rest ✨Eat Breakfast ✨Arrive on Time LET’S GO, Van Wert!! 🐝 🖤 💛 🎯 You’re strong. 🎯 You’re smart. 🎯 You’re READY.
The Weekly Buzz, 4/13/26:
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3 months ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Happy National Assistant Principals Week to Mrs. Holly Petty! She is a wonderful asset to Van Wert! We wouldn't make it a day without her. She is committed to our school and has an unwavering determination to help all students daily! We appreciate you more than you know!

3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Happy National Assistant Principals Week to Mrs. Holly Petty! She is a wonderful asset to Van Wert! We wouldn't make it a day without her. Her commitment and unwavering determination to help all students does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you more than you know!

Today is National School Librarian Day! Thank you, Mrs. Sisneros, for all you do!

3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Happy National School Librarian Day to Mrs. Christy Sisneros! Thank you for promoting literacy and reading. You make reading fun for all our students.
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! If your child missed the group picture, please share a photo in the comments! Way to go!
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! If your child missed the group picture, please share a photo in the comments! Way to go!
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! If your child missed the group picture, please share a photo in the comments! Way to go!
VWES Field Day t-shirt orders have been extended until April 15th.

https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/vwes_main/vwes-activities.html
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
VWES Field Day t-shirt orders have been extended until April 15th. https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/vwes_main/vwes-activities.html
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! Let's give a special happy birthday to our birthday BETA helper, Khylie J. She took a selfie with the goose for her birthday. #happybirthday
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated a birthday recently!! #happybirthday

Congratulations to our 175 AR club members! These students earned their pizza party, certificates, candy, and balloons yesterday. Most of these students already have 200+ AR points. Way to go!

3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to our 175 AR club members! These students earned their pizza party, certificates, candy, and balloons yesterday. Most of these students already have 200+ AR points.
Congratulations to our 175 AR club members! These students earned their pizza party, certificates, candy, and balloons yesterday. Most of these students already have 200+ AR points.
Congratulations to our 175 AR club members! These students earned their pizza party, certificates, candy, and balloons yesterday. Most of these students already have 200+ AR points.
Congratulations to our 175 AR club members! These students earned their pizza party, certificates, candy, and balloons yesterday. Most of these students already have 200+ AR points.
Congratulations to our 175 AR club members! These students earned their pizza party, certificates, candy, and balloons yesterday. Most of these students already have 200+ AR points.
Reminder: Wear BLUE tomorrow for World Autism Awareness Day
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
I wear blue on April 2nd. Wear blue tomorrow on April 2, 2026 for World Autism Day.
School Store Info.
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
School Store Info. Tattoos are now sold at the school store.
Pajama Day is Friday, April 3, 2026 - Sponsored by 4th Grade
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Pajama Day is Friday, April 3, 2026 - Sponsored by 4th Grade
Happy National Paraprofessionals Day! We love you all, and our school wouldn't make it without you! Thank you for all you do!
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Happy National Paraprofessionals Day! We love you all, and our school wouldn't make it without you! Thank you for all you do!
Save the Date: Kona Ice will be here on April 24, 2026
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
April 24, 2026 - Kona Ice Save the Date