March 2020 Video Update from Superintendent Huges
March 6, 2020
Here is the March 2020 Video Update from Superintendent Hughes.
Here is the March 2020 Video Update from Superintendent Hughes.
The Walton County School District is staying up-to-date on COVID-19 through consistent communication with the Florida Department of Education and the Walton County Health Department. The health and safety of our students is always our number one priority. As always during the flu season, our schools are working hard to keep all school surfaces and furniture clean and sanitary, but we have extended our efforts in order to be as proactive as possible for our students and employees.
All of us can also help prevent the spread of germs. Reminders can include:
* Wash hands often with soap and water
* Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
* Appropriately cover coughs and sneezes
* Keep hands away from eyes, nose, and mouth
* Stay home if you are sick
The number and websites below provide additional information:
* State Hotline for Florida - 866-779-6121
* Florida Department of Health - floridahealth.gov
* Walton Department of Health - walton.floridahealth.gov
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
What an EPIC morning! These 54 students were awarded their AR shirts on the morning show. Last week we celebrated Literacy Week and many of these students were able to finally reach their goal. During this school year, we have seen 213 students receive AR shirts! We are incredibly proud to see our students reading so much. Readers truly are leaders!
Here is the February update from Superintendent Hughes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co8EtnzGhHY&feature=youtu.be
Registrations for VPK are coming up soon.
To be eligible for Summer VPK, you must be 4 years old by 9/1/2019 and not be previously enrolled in a VPK program or have attended Kindergarten.
Site locations will be determined by enrollment numbers at each site.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (850) 622-5051
Stay up-to-date on news in the Walton County School District with this video from Superintendent Hughes.
West DeFuniak Elementary teachers started off 2020 with preparation for their upcoming AVID Elementary Showcase. Primary teachers learned some hands-on AVID strategies such as “Team Huddle”, “4 Corners”, “Inside, Outside”, and “Quiz, Quiz, Trade” while teachers in grades 3-5 participated in their “LETRS PLC”. After lunch primary and intermediate teachers swapped out for more AVID strategies and LETRS PLC with district Literacy Coach, Shannon Seigler. Teachers in grades 3-5 learned about ways to incorporate “College & Career” into their lessons as well as ways to get their students in the mindset of goal setting for their futures.