Wells Academy Elementary

December News

Dear Families, December has arrived and winter is around the corner. It's hard to believe that the holiday season is here. It seems like just yesterday we were finalizing our reopening plans. Students and teacher have done an outstanding job this school year following the guidelines. December will be an exciting time at Wells Academy. While we cannot do some of the activities we have come accustom to, we have some different activities for the students. Please remember that students will be going outdoors for recess providing the temperatures are reasonable. Students should dress as if they will be going outdoors for recess.  If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to call me at (740-282-1651) Tommy Kotsanis Principal, Wells Academy tkotsanis@rollred.org

What's Happening In December

Nutcracker Day Date: December 4th Day: Friday Wear an ugly Christmas sweater or shirt with uniform bottom.

Mask Requirements As you know all students in Grades K-12 must wear a face mask. Any student that rides a school bus must wear a face mask. This includes Preschool. Students may choose to bring their own mask. We will provide masks if needed.

School Based Health Clinic The health clinic is available to help with any of your urgent & primary care needs. They have behavioral health & counseling available as well. The office is open M-F from 7:30-3:30. You can reach them at 740-284-5712. Walk-ins are welcome or you can schedule an appointment that is convenient for you. ‌

Classroom Christmas Parties Date: December 18th Day: Friday Wear Christmas Clothes

Christmas Vacation Last day of school is Friday, December 18th. School Resumes- Monday, January 4th. Enjoy your Christmas Break!

Box tops Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. From playground equipment to technology to library books. Click here for more information

Safety in the street. The morning “drop off” time before school and afternoon “pick up” times have students and parents negotiating a very busy parking lot. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAUTIOUSLY and put the safety of our students first.  The drop off lane right in front of the school is a “hug and go lane”, please stay in your car, give them a hug, send them out to the sidewalk on the right side of your car. Children exiting cars on the left hand side could be stepping out into traffic. If you need to help your child out of the car or they must exit on the left, then you need to park in the lot to ensure everyone’s safety. We need the line to move quickly so parents with other morning commitments can be on time.

Please call the office if your child needs to ride a bus this year. Thank you. 740-282-1651

Wells Academy Elementary 420 North 4th St. Steubenville, Ohio 43952 Phone 740-282-1651 Fax 740-283-8937