www-wce.stjohns.k12.fl.usWards Creek Elementary School

Back to Home Page HAC Calendar PaymentsHAC Calendar Payments SearchMenu Toggle Home Access Center Policies & Procedures SJCSD Resource Guide Transportation Administration Background Educational Design Listen to the School Song School Improvement Plan Staff List Accountability Report (SPAR) Learning Leaders Departments Menu Toggle Registration Cafeteria Health Clinic Extended Day VPK Program School Counseling Media Center Clever – Links for Students Testing PTO SAC Enter School ID #: 716838 New for 2023-2024 — Students will now use Clever to access Schoology, Office 365, Online Textbooks, and other Links for Students. Open Clever Schoology for Families 5th Grade Only Register a Student Mission Statement At WCES we ensure A chievement, L earning, and L eadership for ALL . Vision Statement To build and sustain a culture that provides a safe environment where all stake holders collaborate to ensure growth and achievement for all. School News Welcome Warrior Families! Letter from our Principal WCES Brochure Find all relevant and need to know information in our Wards Creek Brochure (linked above) — Contains Information about the follow: School Hours and Contact, Numbers, Cafeteria, HAC/SAC, PTO, and Extended Day — Business Partners Please contact Ms. Taylor if interested in partnering with WCES. Email: [email protected] The Torch Newsletter Planning to Attend a School Event? The following forms must be completed prior to school events for entrance to WCES: School Access Form District mandated for entrance to the school for any reason. WCES Event Form For specific school events – must be filled out for each separate event. 2023-2024 School supply lists Click on the following links to access the supply list for the upcoming school year: VPK/Pre-K supplies 23-24 ESE supplies 23-24 Kindergarten supplies 23-24 First grade supplies 23-24 Second grade supplies 23-24 Third grade supplies 23-24 Fourth grade supplies 23-24 Fifth grade supplies 23-24 Register a Student 24-25 WCES Extended Day Waitlist Please add your information to this Sign-Up Genius list . When there are openings in any grade level, we will use this list to fill spots; Space will be very limited. Families will be notified to register should an opening become available. 24-25 Wards Creek VPK Wards Creek VPK is a full day, blended program with limited space. Monthly fee is $350; There is also a $100 registration fee. 24 -25 VPK Lottery winners have been notified. Should someone drop out, another lottery draw will take place. Please use this link to add your child’s name to the wait list Building a Legacy of Leadership Brick by Brick Wards Creek Elementary is building a legacy of leadership and we want you to be a part of our ongoing history! We are offering commemorative bricks on our Legacy Walkway in front of our school building. Buy one to honor your current or former student, your family, a great teacher, a community member, alumni, your business or civic organization, or just to support our school. Learn more or place your order here. Schedule & Events Upcoming Dates Take out Tuesday -Papa Johns on May 14, 2024 5:00 pm Kindergarten Aloha Celebration on May 15, 2024 Kindergarten Aloha Celebration on May 16, 2024 Spirit Day – Nerd Day on May 17, 2024 5th Grade Celebration Day on May 20, 2024 5th Grade Talent Show and Movie Day on May 21, 2024 PTO – Carnival Day for Students (during school hours, volunteers only). Wear your school shirt on May 22, 2024 School Hours Arrival – 8:00 am Classes Begin – 8:25 am Dismissal – » 2:45 pm – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri » 1:45 pm – Wed (early release) Keep up to date with events on the PTO website: https://www.wardscreekpto.com/ Our Core Values We believe that: The Character Counts Pillars of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship are essential qualities to model and instill in our students. All individuals are valuable and can make meaningful contributions. A caring and compassionate learning environment will support the needs of the whole child and inspire all to reach their full potential. Leaders are life-long learners Featured Links Parent Links Absentee Form (upload excuse notes) Attendance email (notify the school if your student will be absent) Home Access Center School Access Form (district mandated clearance) Transportation Change Wards Creek Event Form Change of Information form (Make changes to personal information or Emergency Pick Up list) 21-22 School Year Parent Input Survey Important Links Free and Reduced Meal Application Food and Nutrition Services SJCSD Master Calendar Opt-In or Opt-Out of Phone/Email/Text Notifications Provisional Transportation Waiver Information Year at a Glance Documents Important Documents Census Information 2020-21 Class Size Letter 2023-2024 Economic Security Report Summary Elementary Choice Letter 23-24 Equity Flyer Florida Standards Resource for Parent HS Volunteer Form Parent Handbook 2023-2024 Parent Letter for Disability Awareness PBIS Handbook 2023-2024 PK-K Orientation 2023-2024 Required Instruction Letter School Safety Letter 2023-24 Service Animal Policy Sheriff Hardwick Letter 2023-24 SPAR Report Student Code of Conduct Letter 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct School Access This is just a reminder that anyone (parent, guardian, friend, neighbor, aunt, uncle) must have school access to attend an event at Wards Creek Elementary, have lunch with a student and/or attend an awards assembly. If you have not already done so, please complete the School Access Form . The process for approval may take up to 4 weeks, so please fill out the application sooner than later for any guests that would like to have school access. Once the application is approved, school access will be valid for three years. Complete the School Access Form Parent Technology Workshop Play Video Learn how to access: Clever (Online textbooks and more) Schoology Microsoft Office 365 Tech-Talk FortifyFL App FortifyFL is a website and app developed at the direction of the Florida Legislature. Any student, educator, parent or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or getfortifyfl.com . Download the FortifyFL App School District News "The Link Between Language Age and Behavior" Virtual Discussion on April 9 Please join us on April 9, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "The Link Between Language Age and Behavior." The discussion will be presented by guest speaker from UF Health Jacksonville David Childers, MD. Learn more about this event Accessibility Options Show Accessibility Menu Report a Website Accessibility Issue Accessibility Statement Translate this web page 6555 State Road 16 St. Augustine, FL 32092 Main: (904) 547-8730 School Accreditation Contact Us Map & Directions St. Johns County School District • 40 Orange Street • St. Augustine, FL • (904) 547-7500...