
☀️Highlight from Mrs. Blanton's third grade class today! ☀️
They had a guest reader who is a former student of Mrs. Blanton's and a big sister to a current student!
We love to see the family ties here!! ❤️




🔗This week in Ms. Carson's class, 5th graders worked in teams to develop a plan, create, and test the length of their team's paper chain🔗
👀Look at all that teamwork!! 💪







💥Attendance Awareness Competition Update💥 This week our 4th graders are leading the competition with a 99% attendance rate! Remember that our competition goes throughout the whole month of September!


🥳Shouting CONGRATULATIONS to 4th grade teacher Ms. Horne for completing her Master's program! 👩🎓 We are super proud of you! 👏🏼


🚀🔬 Exciting News from Wellford Academy’s STEM Labs with Mrs. Fortenberry in Project Lead the Way and Miss Hill in the Innovation Station! 🔬🚀 Our STEM labs are buzzing with innovation and creativity! 🧪✨ From groundbreaking experiments to coding challenges, our students are diving into the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math like never before. 🌟 🔍 This week, our young scientists are working on programing and exploring with robots and solving real world problems with science and technology the results are truly impressive! 🌱🤖 📸 Want to see all the action? Head over to our Facebook page for an inside look at the fun and learning happening in our labs. You won’t want to miss these incredible moments! #WellfordWolfpack


💡Did you know that regular school attendance is directly linked to better grades and understanding of the material?
Students who attend school consistently are more likely to keep up with their lessons and achieve higher test scores. 💯


📚✨ Parents, did you know that regular school attendance is crucial for your child’s success?
🏆 Throughout the month of September, we will highlight facts about how being present in the classroom can boost academic performance, social skills, and long-term achievement! 👀Be on the lookout for facts and tips on why every school day counts. Together, we can help our kids shine brighter than ever! 🌟📖


🐺🎶🎤 Exciting news! Our Wellford Academy chorus kicked off practice last week, and they’ll be singing their hearts out every Tuesday until 3:30 PM! We can’t wait to see (and hear) the incredible performances they’ll bring later this year. Stay tuned for updates and prepare to be amazed by our talented young performers! 🌟🎵 🐺


📸✨ Picture Day is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for September 6th at Wellford Academy. Let’s make sure those smiles are shining bright and those outfits are on point! Can’t wait to see all our students looking their best and capturing these special moments. 📚🌟


📅✨ September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we're excited to kick off a school-wide contest to celebrate! 🎉🏆
Throughout the month, we'll be tracking attendance across all grade levels, and the class with the highest attendance rate will win a special prize! 🌟🍿
Let’s work together to make every day count and show our school spirit. Remember, every day is an opportunity to learn and grow. 📚💪


🎉🎓 Today was a blast celebrating AVID with College Colors Day at Wellford! 🌟
We had so much fun rocking our college colors and showing off our future college pride! 😃Seeing the smiles and excitement for higher education in both the students and teachers was absolutely priceless.
📣Here’s to inspiring the next generation and making learning exciting!🎆
Check out our Facebook page for more pictures! 📸
https://www.facebook.com/WellfordAcademy/




🎉 Just a reminder that all schools will be closed this Monday in observance of Labor Day! 🛑📚 Enjoy the long weekend, and take this time to relax and recharge. We’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday!


🫶🏼Thank you to all the parents who attended our first PTO meeting! 👏🏼
Your support and involvement are what make our school community so strong💪🏼
We're excited for all the great things ahead and look forward to working together to make this year amazing for our students, teachers, and staff!
📣Shout out to Mrs. Brown for leading a great meeting today!










📣 Attention Parents! 📣 We’re excited to invite you to our PTO meeting happening TODAY at 3:00! 📅✨ Join us in the Design Den as we discuss upcoming events, share important updates, and brainstorm ways to make this school year amazing for our kids. Your input and enthusiasm make all the difference! Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Time: 3:00 Location: Design Den We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our school community! 💪📚


🏃Did you know Wellford Academy offers the one-of-a-kind Girls on the Run program for 3rd through 5th grade girls? 🏃➡️ Not only does @gotrupstatesc inspire girls to set and achieve movement goals, but it unlocks confidence and compassion in girls when they need it most. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15- 3:45 beginning the week of September 9 for a season your girl will always remember. ✍️Register today: https://www.gotrupstatesc.org/programs Signups will close on September 17th! #GirlsontheRun #GOTRUpstateSC


📚✨ Exciting times in the Coaching Corner! Our amazing 3rd grade teachers came together for a productive and inspiring meeting today. They were brainstorming new strategies, sharing success stories, and planning innovative ways to support our students’ growth and learning. 🌟👩🏫👨🏫
Here’s to collaboration, creativity, and making a positive impact! 💡👏 #TeacherCollaboration #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork



🌟🎓 College Spirit Day is coming, little champs! 🎓🌟
📅Mark your calendars for this Friday, August 30th!
This day is all about showing off your favorite college shirt! Whether it’s your dream school or a college you love, wear it with pride and let’s make our school look extra awesome! 😁


🥼Ms. Carson’s students have begun science notebooking, just like real scientists! 🧑🔬
Last week students learned how to draw accurate diagrams. They then went on a nature walk to find something of interest. Once back in the classroom, they drew a diagram of their treasure. 🤩We definitely have a group of budding scientists, don’t you think?! 🧑🔬











📚Fifth Graders in Ms. Mash's class enjoyed their first trip to our beautiful new library this week! 📚






🦺🐺🐾Paw Patrol is on a roll! 🐾🐺🦺
This dedicated group of students has been handpicked based on their thoughtful applications and compelling reasons for wanting to join. From showcasing a commitment to helping others to demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility, our new Paw Patrol members have truly impressed us with their enthusiasm and readiness to make a positive impact.
📢 Shout out to Mrs. Fortenberry for leading our pack of Paw Patrol members! Please give them a big smile in the morning carline when you see them! 😁









