Paw Paw Schools

All after-school activities for all schools in Morgan County will be canceled today, Tuesday, January 9.

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 8. Employees follow reporting code D.

A special note from the Principal/ AD of Paw Paw Schools While every attempt has been made to have spectators tonight at the Paw Paw vs. Harman games, please be aware that if, at any time during the games tonight or on any night, the administrators/ refs have to stop the game for poor fan behavior, the floor will be cleared of the players and spectators will be dismissed. The game will then resume with only the officials/ coaches/ players, the AD/ principal of Paw Paw Schools. Individual spectators will be asked to leave if their behavior is a display of poor sportsmanship. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter as we strive to demonstrate good sportsmanship to our students. Ms. Kasekamp Mr. Taylor

WVSSAC spectator/student code 3.3. The spectator shall: 3.3.a. Realize that they represent the school just as definitely as does the member of a team, and, therefore, has an obligation to be a true sportsman, encouraging through this behavior the practice of good sportsmanship by others. 3.3.b. Recognize that good sportsmanship is more important than victory by approving and applauding good team play, individual skill and outstanding examples of sportsmanship and fair play exhibited by either team. 3.3.c. Recognize that, since the primary purpose of interscholastic athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well-being of the students through the medium of contests, victory or defeat is in reality of secondary importance. 3.3.d. Treat visiting teams and officials as guests, extending to them every courtesy. 3.3.e. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat. 3.3.f. Respect the judgment and integrity of officials, realizing that their decisions are based upon game conditions as they observe them. 3.4. The student shall: 3.4.a. Be courteous to visiting teams and officials. 3.4.b. Participate to the limit of their ability. The true student does not give up, nor do they quarrel, cheat, bet, or grandstand. 3.4.c. Be modest when successful and be gracious in defeat. A true “sport” does not offer excuses for failures. 3.4.d. Maintain a high degree of physical fitness by observing team and training rules conscientiously. 3.4.e. Demonstrate loyalty to the school by maintaining satisfactory scholastic standing and by participating in and supporting other school activities. 3.4.f. Understand and observe the rules of the game and the standards of eligibility. 3.4.g. Respect the integrity and judgment of officials and accept their decisions without questions. 3.4.h. Respect the facilities of host schools and the trust entailed in being a guest. 3 4.i. The cheerleader shall always cheer positively for the team and never negatively against the opponent. Remember a few key points taken from benchbadbevaior.com. • Buying a ticket to high school athletic events doesn’t mean that you can say/ do whatever you want. • At a high school event, you are to be positive /encouraging and respectful. • Please maintain your humanity at high school athletic events. Do not embarrass your student. • There are 29 cameras at Paw Paw Schools recording at all times.

Please also keep this in mind for tonight's game https://youtu.be/-5B9oJkkSwE?si=dwBe1cDXommaUXVc

Please keep this in mind for tonight's game. https://youtu.be/o82_smKg59U?si=CLmq_QKr3OABntW2

Morgan County Schools' Science Fair scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2024, is postponed to Saturday, January 20, 2024. The location is Berkeley Springs High School.

January's Capturing Kids Hearts them is RESPECT. Remember to share photos of your children demonstrating Respect to amguthrie@k12.wv.us or Facebook messenger and we can get them posted. Thank you! What is Respect? Respect is the willingness and ability to act professionally and thoughtfully with ourselves and others. Leaders can deal respectfully with opposition and provide space for both dignity and differences to coexist. Why focus on Respect? Respect contributes to a positive culture. People feel safe, supported, and engaged in the context of thoughtful social, emotional, civic, and intellectual interactions. Respect decreases conflict. Respect helps us, and others, to be able to express ourselves without fear of being judged, humiliated, or discriminated against. Respect encourages empathy. Respect helps us to understand each other and put ourselves in someone else shoes. Respect in Action: Teach students words have power. How we talk to others, and ourselves, can motivate or discourage, connect or destroy, hurt or heal. We should choose our words with care. Create opportunities for group decision-making. Open dialogue engages students in a process where compromise is crucial to making decisions. Vary protocols for classroom sharing. Frequently use open-ended questions, partner sharing, and small group activities to connect and promote understanding between students.

This is a reminder that there is a scheduled 2-hr early dismissal on Thursday, December 21 for Faculty Senate. There is no school for students from Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2 for Winter Break. Tuesday, January 2 is a Professional Learning Day for Staff.

Updates Basketball Schedules

Morgan County Schools is excited to offer Paper Online Tutoring to all K-12 students! Paper offers personalized skill and homework support 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can access this feature now on students' ClassLink dashboard. Sign up for a free family webinar to learn more.

This is a friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL next week, from Monday, November 20th through Friday, November 24th, for Thanksgiving Break. School will be back in session on Monday, November 27th. Have a fantastic break!

Morgan County Schools is excited to offer Paper Online Tutoring to all K-12 students! Paper offers personalized skill and homework support 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can access this feature now on students' ClassLink dashboard. Sign up for a free family webinar to learn more.

Morgan County Schools is excited to offer Paper Online Tutoring to all K-12 students! Paper offers personalized skill and homework support 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can access this feature now on students' ClassLink dashboard.

Important dates for November

The Capturing Kids Hearts monthly theme for November is Team Work. What is Teamwork? Teamwork is the ability to work in unity with others towards a common goal. For us to learn how to become team players, it is important that we learn to listen, encourage our peers, and allow and invite others to contribute their talents and skills. Why focus on Teamwork? Teamwork improves communication: Teamwork helps us improves our verbal and non-verbal communication skills, conveying that we care and a relevant message. Teamwork builds interpersonal awareness: Growing a great team requires us to first build strong relationships through better understanding ourselves and others. Teamwork celebrates diversity. Teamwork thrives from diverse ideas that come from a mixture of different genders, cultures, expertise, experience, and problem-solving approaches. Teamwork in Action: Call them a team, not a class or group. A group consists of many different people. A team, however, has a common purpose and a shared responsibility for success. Require teams to set expectations for and manage their own behavior. Do not tell teams what type of behavior is expected -- let them decide for themselves with a Social Contract. Teach and encourage affirmations. Giving affirmations helps connect the team and builds trust, promotes engagement, and boosts a positive culture.

Morgan County Schools is excited to offer Paper Online Tutoring to all K-12 students! Paper offers personalized skill and homework support 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can access this feature now on students' ClassLink dashboard.

Seminar for families of K-5 students with Michael Powell School Psychologist. When: November 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm Where: Berkeley Springs High School Auditorium RSVP: No later than November 9, 2023 Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/pfsaPcbRwM

The Paw Paw Schools Halloween Parade for grades K-6 will be on Oct. 31, starting at 1:00pm.

Red Ribbon Week is October 23 through the 27. The theme for each day is as follows: Monday- Pajama Day Tuesday- Duo Day: Pick a friend and dress up as your favorite dynamic duo! Wednesday-Color Grades: K/1 and 7th- Wear White 2nd and 8th- Wear Orange 3rd and 9th- Wear Gray 4th- 10th- Wear Red 5th and 11th- Wear Black 6th and 12th- Wear Blue Thursday-Country Western Day Friday- Paw Paw Spirit! Wear your Paw Paw colors.