Wright Denny Intermediate School

This was sent home in backpacks... Purchase a candy gram for your friends or teachers at Wright Denny and support Relay for Life! Candy Grams will be on sale from January 21-February 7. Each candy gram is $1. Candy Grams will be distributed to recipients on February 14. All proceeds will be donated to the Wright Denny Relay for Life team. Please fill out the attached order form --->https://5il.co/37236 and return it with EXACT CHANGE (3 candy grams = $3) to your homeroom teacher. (No change will be given. The extra money will be donated to Relay for Life.) Click on form for picture choices--> https://5il.co/37235 . Write the letter of your choice in the column title “Picture Choice.” If the picture choice is empty, a random picture will be selected for you.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming up next week and we need Volunteers! Please visit this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0448A4A92BA1F94-54506462-wdis Currently, we need help on Monday for Wish Lists and Tuesday/Thursday for student shopping. Please consider helping our students by volunteering some time with us. We can’t run a successful Book Fair without your help! eWallets are now open on our Scholastic Book Fair website at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wdis You can sign into or create an account for your student and add money to allow them to shop the Book Fair next week! (Cash, cards and checks are also accepted at the Book Fair.) Book Fair Schedule: Monday, 2/10- Student Wish List Day. No student purchases today. Tuesday, 2/11 - Thursday, 2/13- Students who have money can shop at the Book Fair after they eat lunch. Wednesday, 2/12- Friends & Family Night 3:30-6:30 pm Friday, 2/14- Students who have money will be able to "last minute" shop at the beginning of the day before we pack up the Book Fair. Any questions? Please contact Book Fair Chair Kirsten Carlson at kmcrcarlson@yahoo.com Thank you for supporting our students and our school!

Reminder: Wednesday, February 5th Recess Fun: Dance Party and Mat Ball Students bring a dollar to attend. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

Wednesday, February 5th Recess Fun: Dance Party and Mat Ball Students bring a dollar to attend. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

We are looking for parent volunteers to help lead indoor recess activities in the gym and auditorium (Castle Wars in Gym and Dancing in Auditorium) We are looking at this Wed (1/29) and next Wed (2/5) to hold this activity. If you’re available to assist, we’d love your help to keep the kids engaged and moving! It’s a great way to get involved and positively impact their day. 📅 When: Wednesday, Jan 29 and Feb 5 🕒 Time (choose one or more shifts that work for you!) 12:30 pm - 4th Grade 1:10 pm - 5th Grade 1:45 pm - 3rd Grade 🏫 Where: Gym & Auditorium 👟 What: Help supervise and lead fun indoor games & activities ities If you're interested in volunteering contact Melisa Hynes at reid.hynes@gmail.com Thank you for supporting our school community! If you’re available to assist, we’d love your help to keep the kids engaged and moving! It’s a great way to get involved and make a positive impact on their day. 📅 When: Wednesday, Jan 29 and Feb 5 🕒 Time (choose one or more shifts that work for you!) 12:30 pm - 4th Grade 1:10 pm - 5th Grade 1:45 pm - 3rd Grade 🏫 Where: Gym & Auditorium 👟 What: Help supervise and lead fun indoor games & activities If you're interested or have any questions, please comment below or send a message! Thank you for supporting our school community! If you’re available to assist, we’d love your help to keep the kids engaged and moving! It’s a great way to get involved and make a positive impact on their day. 📅 When: Wednesday, Jan 29 and Feb 5 🕒 Time (choose one or more shifts that work for you!) 12:30 pm - 4th Grade 1:10 pm - 5th Grade 1:45 pm - 3rd Grade 🏫 Where: Gym & Auditorium 👟 What: Help supervise and lead fun indoor games & activities If you're interested or have any questions, please comment below or send a message! Thank you for supporting our school community!

JCS Community: All Jefferson County Schools Varsity activities and practices will resume on a voluntary basis at noon today, Friday, January 24, 2025. All other JCS activities, events, and practices will resume tomorrow, Saturday, January 25, 2025. JCS encourages parents to drive students to practices and events, many roads still have patches of ice and snow. We look forward to seeing all of our students in person next week!

We have some changes to our breakfast menu: Monday 1/27/25 Blueberry Bread String Cheese Stick Fresh Fruit Juice Milk Tuesday - 1/28/25 French Toast Fresh Fruit Juice Milk

JCS Community: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K - 12) are closed on Friday, January 24, 2025. Students and teachers will operate on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day schedule. JCS continues to scout roads and receive updated reports from the WV Department of Highways and the National Weather Service to make the safest and most informed decisions. Many roads in Jefferson County remain covered in ice and packed snow, with temperatures forecasted to be below freezing. JCS offices will open on time; essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.

JCS Community: All practices and activities are canceled today, Thursday, January 23, 2025. JCS continues to scout roads and receive updated reports from the WV Department of Highways and the National Weather Service to make the safest and most informed decisions. Many roads in Jefferson County remain covered in ice and packed snow, with temperatures remaining below freezing.

JCS Community: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K - 12) are closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Students and teachers will operate on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day schedule. Many roads in Jefferson County remain covered in packed ice with temperatures forecasted to stay below freezing through tomorrow morning. Information about practices and activites will be made and communicated by 12pm tomorrow, January 23, 2205. JCS offices will open at 9 am; essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.

5th Grade Band Information Night has been rescheduled. See attachment:

JCS Community: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K - 12) are closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Students and teachers will operate on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day schedule. Many roads in Jefferson County remain covered in snow and ice, with temperatures forecasted to stay below freezing through tomorrow. All events, activities, and practices are canceled. JCS offices will open at 10 am; essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.

JCS Community: All Jefferson County Schools (PreK - 12) and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to road conditions. Many roads in Jefferson County are covered in snow and ice, with temperatures forecasted to stay below freezing through tomorrow. All events, activities, and practices are also canceled. This will be a Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID) for students and staff, and all staff will work remotely. Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling. General NTID information can be found in the JCS Beacon: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/the-beacon-january-15-2025

JCS Community: All activities and practices are canceled for Monday, January 20, 2025. All schools and offices are closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please enjoy the snow, and stay safe.

JCS Community: All activities and events at Jefferson County Schools facilities are canceled for today, Sunday, January 19, 2025. Please enjoy the snow, and stay safe.

Recess Fun: Sock Hop and Mat Ball Students bring a dollar to attend. When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd, during recess. all proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Next Wednesday is forecasted to bring freezing temperatures, and we'll have an indoor recess for our students. To make sure the kids have a fun and active time, we’re looking for parent volunteers to help lead indoor recess activities in the gym and auditorium (Castle Wars in Gym and Dancing in Auditorium) If you’re available to assist, we’d love your help to keep the kids engaged and moving! It’s a great way to get involved and positively impact their day.  When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd  Time (choose one or more shifts that work for you!) 12:30 pm - 4th Grade 1:10 pm - 5th Grade 1:45 pm - 3rd Grade  Where: Gym & Auditorium  What: Help supervise and lead fun indoor games & activities If you're interested in volunteering contact Melisa Hynes at reid.hynes@gmail.com Thank you for supporting our school community!

Place your yearbook pre-orders online at: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob Yearbook ID Code: 2238125 Order deadline: April 6th, 2025

JCS Families: What do the next 5 snow days look like? How sick is too sick? When is the priority student transfer application deadline? All that and more in the latest edition of The JCS Beacon: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/the-beacon-january-15-2025

JCS Families: All Jefferson County Schools weekend activities are canceled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, and Sunday, January 12, 2025. This includes community use of JCS buildings.