Free Halloween Concert at WVWC on Oct. 29th @ 5:30
Come dressed in your costume for FREE goodies!
Attention third, fourth, and fifth grade students and parents: if you are interested in participating in the Science fair please use the provided link for needed deadlines and information!
https://sites.google.com/upshurschools.com/upshursceincefair2025/important-dates
October Dates to Remember:
Monday, Oct 7th Picture Day
Tuesday, Oct 8th & 15th Dentist @ FCES
Thursday, Oct 10th PTO @ 6:30
Tuesday, Oct 15th LSIC @ 4
Thursday, Oct 17th Parent Teacher Conference 4-7pm
Wear blue to support BU football and other sports every Friday!
French Creek Elementary School will have its first LSIC meeting on Friday, September 13th at 4pm! If you want to be part of this group but cannot make it to this meeting, please let Mrs. Stump know. Email: astump@k12.wv.us Phone: 304-924-6381 ext. 2505
Please send money by tomorrow, 9/11, for your student to receive popcorn!
French Creek Elementary School is looking for people to be involved with their LSIC. This group consists of the principal, teachers, service personnel, parents, and community members. If you are interested in being a part of this group contact Mrs. Stump at 304-924-6381 or astump@k12.wv.us
Grandparents' Day Celebration on September 9th!
The first four buses will now unload at 7:20am. Parent drop offs are to still wait until 7:25 to drop off students.
Meet our Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers! These ladies are amazing individuals who welcome the littles to school and instill a love of learning in all who enter their classrooms!
Please note the change for morning drop off: If you arrive before 7:25, you must park behind the sign for pick-ups. We have 4 buses that drop off students at 7:25. We cannot have cars between the buses in the drop off line. Thank you!
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey so that Community in Schools can better serve our students!
https://forms.office.com/r/ukfZq8xATq
Reminder: PTO meeting today, August 22nd at 6:30pm in the cafeteria!
FCES Families:
Please see the Upshur County Schools Summer Feeding Program information below:
FCES will be serving FREE, hot meals Monday through Thursday starting tomorrow July 8 through August 1 from 8-9 am for breakfast and 11-12 pm for lunch.
Open to all children 18 years of age and younger.
Please knock on cafeteria door to be let in. Child must be present to receive a meal.
FCES Families:
Reminder of our End of Year Awards and Spring Concert taking place today:
Grades 3 - 5 will start at 9 am.
Grades PK - 2 will start at 1 :15 PM
Please remember to bring photo ID if you plan on attending.
Thanks!
Mr. Baisden
Upcoming Dates for Remainder of School Year:
May
13 4th to Fort Salem
14 No School – Election Day
15 Spring Concert Awards (Grades 3 – 5) 9 AM
15 Spring Concert Awards (PK – 2) 1:15 PM
16 Pre-K to Spark!
17 No School – Outside School Environment
21 UCBOE Board Meeting at BUHS 6 PM
21 5th Grade Lunch and Graduation
22 3rd and 5th Grade Charleston Trip
23 5th Grade to Coal Country
23 Pre-K Graduation 1 PM
23 Senior Walk at FCES 2 PM
24 BUHS Graduation
24 Last Day of School
FCES Families:
We will be having our End of Year Concert and Awards next Wednesday, May 15 here at the school.
Grades 3 - 5 will start at 9 AM. Doors will open at 8:30 AM.
Grades PK - 2 will start at 1:15 PM. Doors will open at 12:45 PM.
Each session should be between an hour to an hour and 15 minutes.
As always, please remember to bring your photo ID for entrance.
Thank you!
Mr. Baisden
Please celebrate our very own Mrs. Sharon Walton! She was just announced Upshur County Schools Teacher of the Year!!!!!
Congratulations to our WV Strawberry Festival Coloring and Poster Contest winners:
Hadley Dean (K) - Honorable Mention
Xavier Wilson (2nd) - Honorable Mention
Nevada Tyson (3rd) - Second Place.
Pictures will be displayed in the gift shop at 25 E. Main Street after May 11th.
All winners are invited to participate in the Junior Royalty Parade on Thursday, May 16th.
Lineup is at 5:30 PM. Parade starts at 6:30 PM.
Our end of year testing (GSA) continues tomorrow and finishes Thursday!
Testing Tips
- Get a good night’s sleep the night before each test
- Get up early and eat a good breakfast
- Take your time on each test
- Try your best
- Relax and use the strategies you have practiced throughout the year
Other Important Information
- Testing will start at 8:30 AM each day (please have your child at school prior to this time
- Snacks will be provided each day (THANKS PTO)
- Try your best to be at school each day
Mr. Baisden