
All of us at Wright Denny Intermediate School work hard to support our students and their families. It's important to us that we know how you feel and what you need, so we invite you to take the WV Learning Environment Survey! Just visit our website at https://www.jcswv.org/wdissurvey and follow the instructions. Thank you for partnering with us!

Congratulations to our own Janet Harner! Janet received West Virginia's first-ever West Virginia Executive Secretary of the Year Award, which was also named in her honor! We are all excited to see this well-deserved recognition for Janet's decades of dedicated service. You can read more about the award and the impact of Janet's career here https://www.jcswv.org/article/1026064.


*Reminder* Read-a-thon ends March 10th. If you have not done so already, we encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/ossZRZ/1 and following the simple instructions. We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much time, gives your child a reason to read, and helps develop stronger reading skills. We hope EVERYONE participates. Thanks so much, Wright Denny Intermediate School PTO

*Reminder* PTO meeting tonight; Tuesday, February, 21 st from 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM in the WDIS Media Center.


Wright Denny Intermediate School PTO will hold a Read-a-thon this year!
Read-a-thons get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.Our Read-a-thon starts Monday February 20, 2023.
About one week before our Read-a-thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/ossZRZ/1 and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.
Thanks so much,
Wright Denny Intermediate School PTO

Student Government Valentine’s Fund Raiser: Candy Grams will be on sale from January 23, 2023 to February 9, 2023. Each candy gram is $1. Students will have the opportunity to purchase Candy Grams for their friends and teachers. All proceeds will be donated to the Wright Denny Relay for Life team. The last day we are accepting orders/money is February 9, 2023.

Spirit Night Tonight *Reminder* On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 visit the Charles Town Ruby Tuesday location anytime from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. When you show the flyer (check backpacks), or mention Wright Denny while ordering (inside, curbside, or takeout); a percentage of the sale will be donated to our school. Come and show your support!

Reminder PTO meeting tonight: Tuesday, January 17th in the media center. Join us as we plan activities, events and fundraisers for the 2022-23 school year.

Spirit Night *Reminder* On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 visit the Charles Town Ruby Tuesday location anytime from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. When you show the flyer (check backpacks), or mention Wright Denny while ordering (inside, curbside, or takeout); a percentage of the sale will be donated to our school. Come and show your support!

The Jefferson County Board of Education values the input of Jefferson County Schools staff, parents, and community members. As we continue our work to support success for our children, we are inviting you to participate in a number of advisory committees. These committees will meet to consider obstacles and opportunities for success in these areas. The committee will report to the Board regularly on their progress. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please click on the link below fill out an application. Thank you for your support and commitment to Jefferson County Schools.
https://www.jcswv.org/committees


Yearbooks are here!
Order yours today at:
www.ybpay.com
Wright Denny Intermediate
Yearbook ID Code: 2238123
Cost $13
Order Deadline Friday, March 31, 2023


Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming students back from break on Tuesday, January 3.


We're pleased to bring holiday cheer to neurodiverse students and their families again this year with the second annual JCS Sensory Santa! This event gives sensory-sensitive children and their families a chance to visit Santa in a calmer, less-chaotic environment. The fun continues the weekend thanks to our student and staff volunteers!

National Special Education Day commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975, granting children with special needs access to free and quality public education. Today we recognize and celebrate our incredible special education community at JCS with a heartfelt THANK YOU to the teachers and aides who serve some of our most exceptional learners.


WDIS canned food drive 11/30 - 12/16. We are accepting canned food, boxed goods, and personal hygiene products. All donations will be forwarded to Jefferson County Community Ministries.


Happy Thanksgiving to our JCS community! We remain grateful for the privilege of serving your children.


As we continue to celebrate our public school community for American Education Week, we're proud to recognize our JCS school leaders! We're so grateful for our principals who step up every day for their students and staff. Let's hear a shoutout for Mr. Walter!


*Reminder* Wednesday, November 16th is our Spirit Night at Roy Rodgers. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM stop by and tell them you're there for Wright Denny. Our PTO will receive 25% of the proceeds.

Wright Denny PTO Meeting TOMORROW!
Tuesday, November 15th
Time: 6 pm in the Media Center
Come join us as we plan activities, events, and fundraisers for our 2022-2023 school year!

Check out our new Spirit Wear! Click the Spirit Wear link on the WDIS Home Page
https://wdis.jcswv.org/o/wdis