Weekly Newsletter for the Week of 8/17-8/21

Posted Date: 08/16/26 (03:00 PM)

Weekly Newsletter for the week of Aug. 17th - Aug. 21st

Principal’s Message

We made it! We just wrapped up our first full week of school, and it has been an incredible start to the year.

Our hallways are full of energy, our classrooms are buzzing with learning, and our students are settling into their daily routines. I have been so impressed by how well our students are demonstrating kindness, working together, and adjusting to their new schedules.

A huge thank you to all of our families for your partnership, patience during drop-off and pick-up, and support in making these first days so successful.

Be sure to check out the important upcoming dates and reminders below in this week’s newsletter. As always, my door is open, and our team is here to support you and your child.

Thank you for being such an amazing school community!

Boys basketball practice schedule starting 8/17/26: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30

alt_textBoys Basketball will practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30

Attendance Matters: When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Being in class every day is one of the most powerful ways to support your child’s learning and success. We want to see our students in school as much as possible! It’s common for children to wake up with mild sniffles, a slight headache, or just feeling a little tired. Unless your child has a fever of 100+, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or eye discharge, please encourage them to come to school! If they start feeling worse during the day, our school nurse will evaluate them and contact you if needed.

alt_text Attendance Matters: When Should Your Child Stay Home?

School News

Student Drop-Off Instructions:

1. You may begin dropping students off at 7:00 a.m.

2. Use the INSIDE lane ONLY
3. Do NOT exit your vehicle
4. Park in a parking space if you wish to walk your child to the
door.
5. No later than 8:00. Students go to the classrooms at 7:45
and begin getting ready for their day. Arriving by 7:45
ensures your child has time to prepare for their day.

Student Pick-Up Instructions:

1. We will start calling for students promptly at 3:00.

2. Use the OUTSIDE lane only UNTIL 2:45.
3. Use both lanes beginning at 2:45.
4. Place your yellow tag on the rearview mirror.
5. Pull to the side if you need to help your child buckle.

Student of the Week

Mrs. Howard - Walker Holman
Mrs. Howard says "Walker is a great example of a star student. He is very respectful and follows directions the first time. Walker is helpful and kind to others. He works hard and has demonstrated his best effort this first week of kindergarten. Way-to-go, Walker!"

Our Commitment to Positive Behavior

Lion's Pledge
We are Lions! We have GRIT!
We show GRATITUDE for what we have.
We show RESPECT to all we meet.
We are INDEPENDENT thinkers.
We make our own choices!
We earn TRUST by our actions!
We are Lions!
We DON"T Quit!
ROAR!!

Attendance Matters

Excuse Notes
Please remember to send in a note from the doctor or a parent note when your child is absent. Each child get 5 parent notes each year. Remember, your child can't learn the material if they are not in school. Please help us by scheduling appointments after school or during breaks. Attendance really does matter.

August Attendance Challenge
August perfect attendance challenge is underway. Students who do not miss a day in August will receive a special treat at the end of the month. Encourage and support your child to have perfect attendance this month. Try to schedule appointments after school or on breaks!

Attendance Procedures
Please make sure you send in a parent note or doctors note with your child when they return after an absence. You can send in a parent note for 5 days worth of absences. Any absence other than those must have a doctor or dentist note to be excused. Please remember, this is more about ensuring students are at school to receive the daily instruction from the teacher. Students can make up missing assignments, but they cannot get back the instruction the teacher provided that day. Also, leaving school early is considered a tardy, as well is coming in late. Instruction begins at 8:00am each day and does not end until 3:00pm. Please help us by limiting the time students miss from the classroom. We appreciate your support with this!

Lunch Menu

Upcoming Events

8/17 - 21st CCLC Begins
9/7 - No School (Labor Day)
9/8 - Home Basketball Game
9/10 - Progress Reports
9/14 - Homecoming Basketball Game

About Us:
Email: sara.cope@whitecoschools.net
Website: https://bondecroft.whitecoschools.net
Address: 8095 Crossville Hwy. Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 935-2399
Fax: (931) 935-2399