School News
Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming spring performance featuring Beaver Theater and more! The spring performance is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th from 6-7 p.m.
Don't forget: Monday, April 21st is a full day of school for students and staff. This is a change from the original calendar.
SOL testing begins for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in a couple of weeks. See upcoming family newsletters for testing dates.
You don't want to miss Literacy and Art Night Thursday, March 20th from 5-7 p.m. We have:
A performance by the Guitar Club
A visit with local author and illustrator, Theodore Taylor, III
Make & take literacy stations
Visit with the Richmond Public Library
Tons of art stations
Silent auction
All RPS offices and schools are closed March 31st - April 4th for Eid-al-Fitr and spring break.
The Scholastic Book Fair arrives at WHES Monday, March 17th and ends Friday, March 21st! Contact Ms. Barker, Librarian, with any questions.
Read Across America week is March 3rd - March 7th, and we're celebrating with guest readers and a SPIRIT WEEK! Here are the themes for our Read Across America Spirit Week:
Monday: Dress as your favorite book character
Team-up Tuesday: Team-up for reading (wear your favorite sports team gear)
Word Wednesday: Wear clothes with words on theme
Wild About Reading Thursday: Dress like an animal or wear animal print
Friday: Cozy up with a book: PJ Day
Don't forget to order your yearbook! Yearbooks are $15, and can be ordered online or with a check dropped off at school.
Visit the Strawbridge website for online ordering.
Contact Ms. Barker, librarian, with any questions about yearbooks.