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WES April Newsletter 2026

Posted Date: 04/01/26 (08:29 AM)


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April Newsletter

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April 1, 2026
Tourist Day

Monthly Newsletter - April 2026

Dear Warrensburg Elementary Parents and Guardians:
Spring has finally sprung! As we welcome the month of April, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to our school community. Your involvement plays a crucial role in ensuring our students thrive, both academically and socially.

Whether through volunteering, attending events, or simply encouraging your child’s education at home, your efforts make a significant difference.  We are excited about the upcoming activities and opportunities this month has in store, and we look forward to working together to make them a success.

Wishing you all a wonderful spring!   #Empowered

Sincerely, 
Mr. Damian Switzer
Interim Elementary Principal
@Mr_SwitzerWES

Mr. Jed Bierman
Elementary Assistant Principal
 

Important Dates:

April 3: Good Friday- Building Closed
April 5: Easter Sunday
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April 6-10: Spring Recess, No School for Students
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April 13: MTSSi Meetings
April 13: Board of Education Meeting: Adoption of Budget
April 14: Tier 1 Core Instruction Committee Meeting
April 15: P2 Committee Meeting @ 3:00pm
April 18: CASMA Music Festival @ 2pm - North Warren High School
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April 21: Board of Education Meeting - BOCES Board and Budget Vote/WCSD Budget
April 21-22: NYS Testing- ELA Grades 3-6
April 22: Bus Drill
April 22: Kindness Committee Meeting
April 23: Teacher Leader Meeting @ 3:00pm
April 24-25: Elementary Drama Production @ 7pm Location: Jr/Sr Highschool
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April 27: Board of Education Workshop Meeting 6-8pm
April 29: NYS Science Test: Grade 5
May 1: P2 Assembly 8:30am 
 

State Assessment Dates - Spring 2026

  • NYS ELA Testing: April 21 - 22 (Tues, Wed) - Grades 3 - 6
  • NYS Math Testing: May 5 - 6 (Tues, Wed) - Grades 3 - 6
  • NYS Science: April 29th (Wed) - Grade 5
State Assessments Prep for Grades 3-6: As state assessments approach, we're enhancing our focus on keyboarding skills alongside the foundational abilities crucial for our students' success during testing. We encourage families to support their children at home by practicing these skills and discussing the importance of these assessments. Please ensure students are well rested, in attendance and ready to go! We can’t wait to see how well they do!
 

WES Musical: Willy Wonka Jr.

We are excited to announce that our talented Grades 4-6 students, along with their dedicated directors, will proudly present the musical "Willy Wonka Jr." on April 24th and 25th at 7:00 PM at Warrensburg High School. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase their hard work and creativity! There will be pre-sale tickets that will be sold at the beginning of April as well as having the option to purchase tickets at the door. Come out and support our young performers!

WES Pre-Kindergarten Program: 2026-2027 School Year

Residents of the Warrensburg Central School District who have a child that will be four years old on or before December 1, 2026 are eligible to enroll in the Warrensburg Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Pre-Kindergarten program is a full day program that runs from 8:00am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday. Due to the limited number of spaces available, students will be selected through a lottery process. An email will be sent to parents indicating whether their child has been accepted into the program or placed on the waitlist, based on lottery number. We will continue enrolling students from the waitlist as spots become available throughout the school year. 

To ensure eligibility for the lottery, please complete the Enrollment Packet and return it to the District Registrar by April 30th, 2026. Submitting the packet after this deadline will not allow your child to be placed on the lottery list. Enrollment packets can be obtained from the main offices at the Elementary School, the Jr/Sr High School, or from the district website at www.wcsd.org.

If you would like further information about the Pre-Kindergarten program, please contact the Elementary School Secretary at 518-623-9747 ext. 191, or the District Registrar at 518-623-2861 ext. 224.
 
Pride Assembly

P2 Pride Assembly Program

Warrensburg Elementary School reinforces that everyone in our building is expected to follow the rules of being Safe, Responsible, and Respectful in all areas of the school. Each month, we host a WES PRIDE Assembly to reinforce these behaviors and to recognize students who exemplify P2 Pride characteristics.

Stay tuned for more information as we celebrate our students and their #EMPOWERED positive actions that inspire our entire school community!
St Patty's Day

WES Positivity Project Themes

April Character Strength: Fairness
What does FAIRNESS mean? You believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect.

Individuals with this strength may be described as:         
     * Respectful and Impartial
     * Principled and Honest
     * Empathetic and Just

Battle of the Books

Due to their dedication and hard work, our 5th grade team was able to attend the in person Battle of the Books competition at SUNY Adirondack. Our 5th grade students worked extremely hard during the “battles”. They had a great time at SUNY ADK and we are super proud of them!

Student Council - Grades 4-5

Elected Officers:
  • President- Ada Haynes, Vice President- Taylor Olden, Secretary- Avery Beadnell, Treasurer- Kendall Beadnell
Student Council members have enjoyed interacting with our Pre-K students this month. Our students visited the classrooms of our Pre-K students and read a variety of books to them.

Attendance:

Regular school attendance is crucial for your child's academic success and social development.
When students attend school consistently, they not only keep up with lessons and important skills, but they also engage with their peers, fostering friendships and teamwork. Every day in the classroom provides unique learning experiences that contribute to your child’s growth. 

If your child is absent from school, please contact Mrs. Seeley in the attendance office with the reason for the absence. She can be reached by phone at #518-623-9747 x197 or via email: seeleyk@wcsd.org. Our school uses Parent Square to contact you when the reason for an absence is unclear. Please ensure your contact information is up to date so you don’t miss important messages.

Front Circle Drop Off Reminders:

The front circle opened successfully this year, and we’re pleased with the results. To keep morning drop-off safe and efficient, please follow these guidelines:
  • Pull your vehicle all the way up to the staff member at the front of the line, if possible.
  • Drop off your child curbside.
  • Stay in your vehicle until your child is safely out of the car.
We appreciate your cooperation and support!

Main (Pillar) Entrance:

During the school day, the only entrance available for school business is the main entrance door. If you need to enter the building during the day for any reason you will need to use the buzzer, and our Security Monitor/Greeter will then unlock the door for entrance. You will then need to sign in to the building or sign your child out/in depending on the purpose of your visit. All visitors are expected to show proper identification and will be issued a temporary picture identification badge.
 
Admin Team

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact:
Mr. Damian Switzer, Interim Principal PK-6: 518-623-9747 x193, Switzerd@wcsd.org

Mr. Jed Bierman, Assistant Principal PK-6: 518-623-9747 x190, BiermanJ@wcsd.org