Wellford Academy of Science and Technology - Where Dedication Meets Innovation

Cool treats + big smiles = a perfect day at WA! 🍧😄 Kona Ice stopped by to help us beat the heat, and it was a sweet success! Just what we needed as we count down the days to Spring Break! 🌸☀️❤️

Our WA teachers spent the day learning and growing with the State Department of Education during Science PD! 🔬✨ They explored resources focused on the design process and best practices to bring even more engaging, hands-on science learning to our students. We can’t wait to see these ideas in action! ❤️🐺

🎉🥤 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK DONATION DRIVE 🥤🎉 Help us celebrate our amazing teachers! 💙🍎 We are collecting assorted 12-pack canned drinks to stock the teachers’ lounge during Teacher Appreciation Week. ✨ HOW TO PARTICIPATE ✨ For every 12-pack donated, your student will be entered into a special raffle! 🏆 RAFFLE PRIZE: 🍗 A catered lunch from Chick-fil-A 👨‍🏫 Enjoy lunch with the Principal, Mr. Bringer! 🍀 5 Lucky Winners! 📦 WHAT TO DONATE: • Any brand of canned drinks • 12-pack cases (variety packs encouraged!) 📅 DONATION DEADLINE: April 24th 📍 DROP-OFF LOCATION: Wellford Academy - Front Office Let’s come together to show our teachers how much we appreciate all they do! 💛 🙌 Thank you for your support

Mrs. Crocker and Mrs. Jack's classes are celebrating BIG wins! 🎉📚➕ Students earned i-Ready awards for both Typical Growth and Stretch Growth in reading and math — we are so proud of their hard work and dedication! 👏✨ A special shoutout to Carter for earning the Highest Achievement Award by reaching a 4th grade level — amazing accomplishment! 🌟 Keep up the great work, Wolfpack! ❤️🐺

🐾🎉 Shoutout to our Top Cub Club winners this month! 🎉🐾 These students have gone above and beyond showing leadership, kindness, and what it truly means to be part of the Wolfpack! We are so proud of your hard work and positive choices each day. Keep leading the way! 👏✨

From seed to success 🌱➡️🥬

Our 5th graders have been hard at work growing their own crops using our hydroponics plant stand—and the results are AMAZING! Check out these before ➡️ after pictures to see just how much they harvested 👏

Hands-on learning + patience + teamwork = a whole lot of fresh greens! 💚

Holding the pet snakes = TOP reward choice 🐍😄 Brave hands, big smiles, and unforgettable moments in Ms. Benson’s & Ms. Carson’s classes! ❤️🐺

Sunshine + smiles = the perfect day! ☀️😎 Ms. Williamson’s friends are soaking up every minute of this beautiful weather! 🌼✨ ❤️🐺

The competition is heating up 🔥🏀 After all the excitement in Ms. Benson & Ms. Carson’s classrooms, we’re officially down to the FINAL 4!! 👀 Who will take the championship? Stay tuned!

Our 4K crew had a BIG adventure at the Children’s Museum last week! 🚌✨

From hands-on exhibits to lots of laughter and discovery, our little learners explored, played, and made unforgettable memories together 💡🎨🧠

Learning + fun = the best kind of day! ❤️🐺

Check out Facebook for the full album!

Mrs. Prop’s class is ready to blow their iReady test away! 💨🫧 These students took their learning outside and practiced focus, calm minds, and a little fun with bubbles before test time. We know they’re going to do AMAZING! ❤️🐺

📣 iReady Testing Starts Next Week! 📝✨

Let’s help our Wolfpack show what they know! 🐺💙
A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, a positive mindset, and taking your time can make all the difference. 💪🍎😴

Check out the graphic for 10 helpful test-taking tips to support your child’s success! 🌟
We’re cheering on every student as they do their best! 🎉

💰⚔️ PENNY WAR IS ON, WOLFPACK! 🐺

Get ready to battle it out by grade level and support our amazing PTO! 🙌

🗓️ March 23 – April 1
🥇 Grand Prize: Krispy Kreme Doughnut Party 🍩😍

How it works:
🪙 Pennies & dollar bills = POSITIVE points for your grade
🥈 Silver coins = NEGATIVE points for other grades 😏

Bring in your change and drop it in your grade’s jar… or sabotage the competition! 👀

The grade with the MOST points wins the doughnut party! 🎉🍩

All proceeds support Wellford Academy PTO—helping our students, staff, and school events! ❤️

Let the Penny War begin! 💥 May the best grade WIN! 🏆✨

🏀🔥 iReady Madness is heating up! 🔥🏀 Ms. Benson and Ms. Carson’s Elite 8 are on the move and racing their way to the FINAL FOUR! 💪📚 These students are putting in the work, showing their skills, and competing like champions as they level up in iReady! Who will make the cut?! 👀🏆 Stay tuned, Wolfpack… it’s getting intense! 🐺🔥

🍀💚 Green out + Leprechaun fun! 💚🍀 Ms. Benson and Ms. Carson's students showed up in their BEST green outfits for a chance to win prizes, then jumped into a magical day at the Leprechaun Family Reunion! 🌈✨ They traveled through different centers, meeting members of the leprechaun family, learning their stories, and completing quests along the way. ✔️📚 Each completed quest earned them a gold chocolate nugget 💛and a ticket to meet the next leprechaun! Such a FUN and engaging way to review before iReady—our Wolfpack was all in! Check out Facebook for more pictures!🐺💚

🔺 Shapes, shapes everywhere! 🔷 Mrs. Heffner’s 2nd graders are sorting polygons from non-polygons and having a blast while learning! 📐✨

🏀✨ March Madness Fun in 5th Grade! As part of the competition, Ms. Rampersad had a wildcard reward… and Milana was the lucky winner! Her reward? She got to pick Ms. Rampersad's outfit 😆🎉.

Even without WiFi, the learning doesn’t stop in Mrs. Crocker’s class! 📚✨ Today our students teamed up with a reading buddy or found a cozy spot to read independently. Sometimes a little break from technology is the perfect reminder of how much we love getting lost in a good book. We’ve enjoyed slowing down, turning pages, and simply enjoying the joy of reading together! ❤️📖

📊📈 Data in action!

Ms. Jacks’ class has been busy sharpening their math skills! They surveyed their classmates, organized their results using tally charts, and created bar graphs to represent their data. 📝✨

Way to go, Wolfpack—turning numbers into knowledge! 🐺