
📚 Ms. Walts’ first graders worked hard last week on building their reading stamina and learning what independent reading does and does not look like. 💪✨ We’d love to see our Wolfpack readers at home too! Share a picture or comment below showing your child reading and what their independent reading space looks like. ❤️🐺







📅✨ Wolfpack Weekly Update ✨📅
Here’s what’s happening at Wellford this week:
✅ iReady testing continues 📝
✅ After School Chorus kicks off Thursday (pickup at 3:15 🎶)
✅ Friday is College Colors Day – wear your favorite team gear! 🎓🏈
Let’s make it a great week, Wolfpack! ❤️🐺
Here’s what’s happening at Wellford this week:
✅ iReady testing continues 📝
✅ After School Chorus kicks off Thursday (pickup at 3:15 🎶)
✅ Friday is College Colors Day – wear your favorite team gear! 🎓🏈
Let’s make it a great week, Wolfpack! ❤️🐺


🐾🚓 No job too big, no pup too small… it’s time for Paw Patrol! 🚓🐾
Our very own Paw Patrol had their first meeting, and they are READY to roll! 🚦🐶 Starting Monday, you’ll see them in the carline, welcoming students with big smiles, high fives, and lots of Wolfpack spirit. 🐺❤️
📢 5th graders — applications to join Paw Patrol are still being accepted through Wednesday, August 27th! If you’re interested, be sure to apply. For questions, please DOWNLOAD the ROOMS APP on Thrillshare and reach out to Mrs. Fortenberry in PLTW.






📣 Reminder Wolfpack Families! 🐺
All t-shirt order forms and money are due tomorrow, Friday, August 22nd.
Don’t miss your chance to show your school spirit in style! ❤️🖤
All t-shirt order forms and money are due tomorrow, Friday, August 22nd.
Don’t miss your chance to show your school spirit in style! ❤️🖤


📢 Wolfpack Families!
A reminder that iReady testing begins tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20th. 📝✨
✅ Testing Tips for Success:
🌙 Get a good night’s rest
🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive to school on time
🎯 Stay focused and do your best
We believe in our students and can’t wait to see them shine! 💪🐾
A reminder that iReady testing begins tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20th. 📝✨
✅ Testing Tips for Success:
🌙 Get a good night’s rest
🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive to school on time
🎯 Stay focused and do your best
We believe in our students and can’t wait to see them shine! 💪🐾


🍫🥨 Last week’s Foodie Friday in Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Whitener’s kindergarten class was such a treat! After reading A Camping Spree with Mr. McGee, students made their own trail mix to go along with the camping theme. ⛺️✨ We love Foodie Fridays in kindergarten! 🐺❤️🖤

✏️✨ Ms. Walts’ 1st graders have been hard at work practicing their handwriting skills and learning correct letter formation! We are so proud of their focus, effort, and accomplishments as they continue to grow as writers. 🐺❤️🖤





🔎📏 Mrs. Jones’ 5th graders put their math and science skills to work during station rotations! Students explored measurement and observation by using hands-on tools to gather data, compare results, and sharpen their problem-solving skills. We love seeing our Wolfpack learning in action! 🐺❤️🖤








✨ More exciting STEM news! ✨
Last week in Ms. Hill’s Innovation Station, Maria, one of our 4th graders, was working with Ozobots while learning about the STEM design process. She created a rainbow path for her bot to follow, but her first design didn’t work—the lines were too thick and close together for the Ozobot to read.
Instead of giving up, Maria looked up and asked, “What can I do to make it so the Ozobot works?” 💡 That simple question showed she was already in the Evaluate, Share, and Improve stages of the STEM design process!
She reworked her design, drew out her new code, and this time… it worked! ✅ The joy on her face said it all—success through problem-solving, creativity, and persistence! 🌈🤖
Last week in Ms. Hill’s Innovation Station, Maria, one of our 4th graders, was working with Ozobots while learning about the STEM design process. She created a rainbow path for her bot to follow, but her first design didn’t work—the lines were too thick and close together for the Ozobot to read.
Instead of giving up, Maria looked up and asked, “What can I do to make it so the Ozobot works?” 💡 That simple question showed she was already in the Evaluate, Share, and Improve stages of the STEM design process!
She reworked her design, drew out her new code, and this time… it worked! ✅ The joy on her face said it all—success through problem-solving, creativity, and persistence! 🌈🤖


Mrs. Ward’s 3rd graders put their engineering hats on this week with the help of our new STEM Coach, Mrs. Rickman! 🧑🔬✨
Students followed the STEM Design Process step by step:
✏️ Day 1: They journaled and sketched their ideas.
🏗️ Day 2: They built and tested their towers (pictured).
💡 Next up: Reflecting on ways to improve and then re-designing a stronger, better tower!
We love watching our Wolfpack thinkers grow as problem-solvers, creators, and engineers! ❤️🐾
Students followed the STEM Design Process step by step:
✏️ Day 1: They journaled and sketched their ideas.
🏗️ Day 2: They built and tested their towers (pictured).
💡 Next up: Reflecting on ways to improve and then re-designing a stronger, better tower!
We love watching our Wolfpack thinkers grow as problem-solvers, creators, and engineers! ❤️🐾








🎶 Join the Wellford Academy Chorus! 🎶
We’re excited to kick off our school chorus this year, and we’d love for our students to be part of it! Chorus will meet Thursdays after school until 3:15 p.m. starting August 28.
During rehearsals, students will:
🎤 Warm up their bodies and voices
🎵 Learn to read music
🥁 Play instruments
🎼 Explore different music styles in a fun group setting
We’ll have several performances throughout the year, so it’s going to be an exciting season!
📅 Sign-up forms are due by August 22.
Questions? Contact Mr. Sears at 949-2385 or dan.sears@spart5.net.
Let’s make music together, Wolfpack! 🐺❤️🖤
We’re excited to kick off our school chorus this year, and we’d love for our students to be part of it! Chorus will meet Thursdays after school until 3:15 p.m. starting August 28.
During rehearsals, students will:
🎤 Warm up their bodies and voices
🎵 Learn to read music
🥁 Play instruments
🎼 Explore different music styles in a fun group setting
We’ll have several performances throughout the year, so it’s going to be an exciting season!
📅 Sign-up forms are due by August 22.
Questions? Contact Mr. Sears at 949-2385 or dan.sears@spart5.net.
Let’s make music together, Wolfpack! 🐺❤️🖤


🥳Celebrating Independence Day- Wellford Style! 🐺
🚶♂️🚶♀️ Starting Monday, August 18th, our students will begin walking into school and to their classrooms independently! 🎉 We are so excited to celebrate this milestone as they grow in confidence and responsibility.
Parents, rest assured—there will be plenty of teachers stationed throughout the building to greet students, offer directions, and help them get exactly where they need to go.
Way to go, Wolfpack! 🐺❤️🖤
🚶♂️🚶♀️ Starting Monday, August 18th, our students will begin walking into school and to their classrooms independently! 🎉 We are so excited to celebrate this milestone as they grow in confidence and responsibility.
Parents, rest assured—there will be plenty of teachers stationed throughout the building to greet students, offer directions, and help them get exactly where they need to go.
Way to go, Wolfpack! 🐺❤️🖤


🗳️ Ms. Ramperstad’s 5th graders took ownership of their learning space this week! Together, they brainstormed and agreed on classroom rules, created posters in both classes, and then used a Google survey to vote on which ones would be displayed. We love seeing our students collaborate, create, and make their voices heard! 🐺❤️🖤
Check out Facebook for pictures of their posters!
Check out Facebook for pictures of their posters!






📚 Mrs. Gray’s 4th graders have been diving into their books and building strong reading habits this week! We love seeing our students engaged, focused, and enjoying the world of independent reading. Keep it up, Wolfpack! 🐺❤️🖤

🐺🥳Wrapping up the week with gratitude!🥳🐺
We're closing out the week with four more outstanding team members who make Wellford Academy a place where students feel seen, supported, and inspired.📚✨
Don't miss these final spotlights of the week- and get ready for even more Wolfpack highlights next week!
💬What fun fact surprised you this week?
We're closing out the week with four more outstanding team members who make Wellford Academy a place where students feel seen, supported, and inspired.📚✨
Don't miss these final spotlights of the week- and get ready for even more Wolfpack highlights next week!
💬What fun fact surprised you this week?





🌟👏Thankful Thursday: Meet More of the Pack!👏🌟
It's time for another round of Wolfpack spotlights! Today's featured staff members bring passion, purpose, and personality to our school each day!🐾
Take a minute to celebrate them and let them know how much they're appreciated- drop a kind word in the comments! 💬
It's time for another round of Wolfpack spotlights! Today's featured staff members bring passion, purpose, and personality to our school each day!🐾
Take a minute to celebrate them and let them know how much they're appreciated- drop a kind word in the comments! 💬





Great behavior = fun surprises! 🐾🎉 Mrs. Mash’s 5th graders earned mystery pets for showing outstanding behavior during our PACK stations, where classes toured the school to learn all about our expectations. 🐢🐸🐠




Mrs. Gray’s 4th graders kicked off the year with a Name Tag STEM Challenge! 🛠️✏️ Using creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, they designed and built name tags that were both functional and fun. Way to start the year with innovation and style! 💡🎉
See Facebook and Instagram for more photos!
See Facebook and Instagram for more photos!

Rain clouds can’t stop our fun! ☁️✨ Mrs. Heffner’s 2nd graders turned a dreary recess into a burst of joy with bubbles and chalk masterpieces! 🫧🎨











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💡 What’s Included?
✅ Homework Help
🎨 The Arts
💪 Health & Life Skills
🏀 Sports & Recreation
🌟 Character & Leadership
🎓 Education & Career Development
...and so much more!
📍 Ages 5 and up
📅 Open every school day until 6:00 PM
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