🎃📚 BOOK CHARACTER PUMPKIN CONTEST UPDATE 📚🎃
We have a NEW leader! 👀🏆
🥇 Pre-K has taken the lead with 249 votes!
🥈 Mrs. Wooten’s Class is in 2nd place with 92 votes!
🥉 Mrs. Gilson’s Class is in 3rd place with 90 votes!
But don’t count anyone out just yet! There is still PLENTY of time to catch up! 👏
📅 Voting ends October 29th!
💰 25¢ = 1 vote! Vote as many times as you’d like!
Who will take home the win? 🏆🎃 It’s anyone’s game! Let’s bring in those votes and see which class comes out on top! 🍂🧡
https://youtu.be/_dkWSldDN7g?si=RCvqN5nJ_vF_YH7d
We have a NEW leader! 👀🏆
🥇 Pre-K has taken the lead with 249 votes!
🥈 Mrs. Wooten’s Class is in 2nd place with 92 votes!
🥉 Mrs. Gilson’s Class is in 3rd place with 90 votes!
But don’t count anyone out just yet! There is still PLENTY of time to catch up! 👏
📅 Voting ends October 29th!
💰 25¢ = 1 vote! Vote as many times as you’d like!
Who will take home the win? 🏆🎃 It’s anyone’s game! Let’s bring in those votes and see which class comes out on top! 🍂🧡
https://youtu.be/_dkWSldDN7g?si=RCvqN5nJ_vF_YH7d
The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of October 26, 2026
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Good evening, Wildcat families! This is Melissa Street calling with an important transportation announcement.
Tomorrow afternoon, Friday, October 23rd, Bus 260 will be running as a second load. Mr. Toney will leave our campus around 4:00 p.m. to begin his route.
If your child rides Bus 260 and can be a car rider tomorrow afternoon, we kindly ask that you make those arrangements to help us out.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we work to get all of our Wildcats home safely!
Thank you, and have a wonderful evening!
Just a reminder from the Wildcat Fam Jam!
Support our PTO!
👻 Boo Grams for Sale 10/21-10/29 🍭
👻 Boo Grams for Sale 10/21-10/29 🍭
The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of October 19, 2026
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Good evening, Wildcat families! 🐾
This is Melissa Street calling with two important updates for this week!
🚌 Update #1: Bus 260
Great news! Bus 260 will run on its regular morning schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, 2026! We have secured a driver! Thank you for your patience and understanding!
🌟 Update #2: AIG Nominations
Burke County Public Schools has opened the nomination window for the Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program for students in grades 3–8.
The nomination window is open October 12–23, 2026.
Parents and teachers may nominate students to be considered for testing and possible placement in our district's AIG program.
If you feel your child should be considered for AIG testing, please notify your child's teacher by Friday, October 23rd.
Thank you, Wildcat families, for your continued support! Have a wonderful evening!
This is Melissa Street calling with two important updates for this week!
🚌 Update #1: Bus 260
Great news! Bus 260 will run on its regular morning schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, 2026! We have secured a driver! Thank you for your patience and understanding!
🌟 Update #2: AIG Nominations
Burke County Public Schools has opened the nomination window for the Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program for students in grades 3–8.
The nomination window is open October 12–23, 2026.
Parents and teachers may nominate students to be considered for testing and possible placement in our district's AIG program.
If you feel your child should be considered for AIG testing, please notify your child's teacher by Friday, October 23rd.
Thank you, Wildcat families, for your continued support! Have a wonderful evening!
🐾🏆 September Platinum Paw Award Winners! 🏆🐾
We are SO proud of our September Platinum Paw Award winners!
🎶These amazing Wildcats know how to “Walk This WAYE, Talk This WAYE, and Just Be GREAT Kids!” 🐾
They lead by example, being kind and welcoming in all they do! 🌟
Hello Wildcats it’s Mrs. Street again calling with an important transportation update. I want to let you know that school will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, Oct 12th. However, due to some roads that may still be closed because of flooding from this weekend’s rain, some of our buses may need to be rerouted due to those closures. Please keep in mind that this may impact pick up times Monday morning. Thank you for your patience and continued support of our school.
The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of October 12, 2026
🎃📚 BOOK CHARACTER PUMPKIN CONTEST! 📚🎃
It's time to get CREATIVE, Wildcats! 🐾❤️💙
Each classroom at W.A. Young Elementary will decorate a pumpkin inspired by a favorite BOOK CHARACTER! We can't wait to see all the creativity from our Wildcats! 🎨✨
🎃 Here's how it works:
📚 Theme: Book Character
🎃 One pumpkin per classroom
🎨 Pumpkins can be painted, decorated, glittered, or bedazzled — NO CARVING!
🏫 All pumpkins will be decorated at school.
💕 Families interested in donating decorating materials should contact their child's teacher.
🗳️ VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!
Every 25¢ donated = 1 VOTE! 💰
📅 October 19–28: Pumpkins will be displayed in the Media Center.
🏆 October 29: Winner announced!
🎉 THE FUN PART! 🎉
The classroom that raises the most money will win a special prize from SGA!
AND...the winning homeroom teacher will have to wear an INFLATABLE COSTUME FOR THE ENTIRE DAY! 🤣🎃
Let's see which classroom can create the most festive pumpkin AND earn the most votes!
🐾❤️💙 Walk This WAYE, Talk This WAYE, We Teach GREAT Kids! 💙❤️🐾
It's time to get CREATIVE, Wildcats! 🐾❤️💙
Each classroom at W.A. Young Elementary will decorate a pumpkin inspired by a favorite BOOK CHARACTER! We can't wait to see all the creativity from our Wildcats! 🎨✨
🎃 Here's how it works:
📚 Theme: Book Character
🎃 One pumpkin per classroom
🎨 Pumpkins can be painted, decorated, glittered, or bedazzled — NO CARVING!
🏫 All pumpkins will be decorated at school.
💕 Families interested in donating decorating materials should contact their child's teacher.
🗳️ VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!
Every 25¢ donated = 1 VOTE! 💰
📅 October 19–28: Pumpkins will be displayed in the Media Center.
🏆 October 29: Winner announced!
🎉 THE FUN PART! 🎉
The classroom that raises the most money will win a special prize from SGA!
AND...the winning homeroom teacher will have to wear an INFLATABLE COSTUME FOR THE ENTIRE DAY! 🤣🎃
Let's see which classroom can create the most festive pumpkin AND earn the most votes!
🐾❤️💙 Walk This WAYE, Talk This WAYE, We Teach GREAT Kids! 💙❤️🐾
🧱 BURKE COUNTY KIDS — IT’S TIME TO BUILD.
The Studio by UNEEK TREE is proud to officially announce the 1st Annual Burke County LEGO® Building Championship! 🏆
This is your chance to dream it. Build it. Tell its story. And show Burke County what you can create.
🏆 THREE AGE DIVISIONS
• Ages 3–5
• Ages 6–8
• Ages 9–12
💵 $5 TO ENTER
And this competition is about more than building.
100% of entry-fee proceeds will be donated to Burke County Smart Start and South Mountain Children’s Home.
Every entry helps support organizations making an impact in the lives of children right here in our community. ❤️
🎁 AND YES… THERE ARE PRIZES.
The winner of each age division will receive:
💵 $100 CASH
📸 Free Family Photoshoot from The Studio — $250 value
🍦 Two Myra’s ice cream cones every month for an entire year
🎟️ Family passes to Marbles Kids Museum
🥤 Custom Championship tumbler
👕 Championship T-shirt
🏆 Recognition at Myra’s
🧱 Winning creation displayed at The Studio for one month
🖼️ Winner photo framed and displayed at Myra’s
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Build something completely original using LEGO® bricks. No boxed-set builds. No parent help. We want to see what YOU can create.
Parents will submit exactly 5 photos documenting the build—from the beginning, through the process, to the finished creation—along with the child’s written story about what they created.
📅 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 6
Finalists will be selected in each age division and presented to an incredible panel of local judges from across Burke County.
🏆 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
November 23, 2026 • 5:00 PM
The Studio by UNEEK TREE + Facebook Live
📍 Open to Burke County residents only.
👉 READY TO BUILD?
Full rules, prizes, important dates, judging information and the official entry form are available on our website:
https://thestudiobyuneektree.com/1st-annual-burke.../...
Parents — share this with another Burke County family.
Teachers, schools, churches, businesses and community organizations — please help us spread the word.
And make sure you’re following The Studio by UNEEK TREE as we introduce our judges, spotlight our nonprofit partners, share competition updates and eventually introduce Burke County to our finalists.
Let’s see what Burke County’s young builders can create. 🧱🏆
The Studio by UNEEK TREE
Where Creativity Creates Impact.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group. The Burke County LEGO Building Championship is an independent community event presented by The Studio by UNEEK TREE and is not sponsored, authorized, endorsed by, or affiliated with the LEGO Group. See less
— with UneekTree.
The Studio by UNEEK TREE is proud to officially announce the 1st Annual Burke County LEGO® Building Championship! 🏆
This is your chance to dream it. Build it. Tell its story. And show Burke County what you can create.
🏆 THREE AGE DIVISIONS
• Ages 3–5
• Ages 6–8
• Ages 9–12
💵 $5 TO ENTER
And this competition is about more than building.
100% of entry-fee proceeds will be donated to Burke County Smart Start and South Mountain Children’s Home.
Every entry helps support organizations making an impact in the lives of children right here in our community. ❤️
🎁 AND YES… THERE ARE PRIZES.
The winner of each age division will receive:
💵 $100 CASH
📸 Free Family Photoshoot from The Studio — $250 value
🍦 Two Myra’s ice cream cones every month for an entire year
🎟️ Family passes to Marbles Kids Museum
🥤 Custom Championship tumbler
👕 Championship T-shirt
🏆 Recognition at Myra’s
🧱 Winning creation displayed at The Studio for one month
🖼️ Winner photo framed and displayed at Myra’s
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Build something completely original using LEGO® bricks. No boxed-set builds. No parent help. We want to see what YOU can create.
Parents will submit exactly 5 photos documenting the build—from the beginning, through the process, to the finished creation—along with the child’s written story about what they created.
📅 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 6
Finalists will be selected in each age division and presented to an incredible panel of local judges from across Burke County.
🏆 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
November 23, 2026 • 5:00 PM
The Studio by UNEEK TREE + Facebook Live
📍 Open to Burke County residents only.
👉 READY TO BUILD?
Full rules, prizes, important dates, judging information and the official entry form are available on our website:
https://thestudiobyuneektree.com/1st-annual-burke.../...
Parents — share this with another Burke County family.
Teachers, schools, churches, businesses and community organizations — please help us spread the word.
And make sure you’re following The Studio by UNEEK TREE as we introduce our judges, spotlight our nonprofit partners, share competition updates and eventually introduce Burke County to our finalists.
Let’s see what Burke County’s young builders can create. 🧱🏆
The Studio by UNEEK TREE
Where Creativity Creates Impact.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group. The Burke County LEGO Building Championship is an independent community event presented by The Studio by UNEEK TREE and is not sponsored, authorized, endorsed by, or affiliated with the LEGO Group. See less
— with UneekTree.
The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of October 5, 2026
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🐾 Tomorrow is Custodian Appreciation Day! 🐾
Please help us celebrate Ms. Charity, Mr. James, and Ms. Christy! We are so thankful for everything they do each day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for our Wildcats. We appreciate you! ❤️💙
Please help us celebrate Ms. Charity, Mr. James, and Ms. Christy! We are so thankful for everything they do each day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for our Wildcats. We appreciate you! ❤️💙
The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of September 28, 2026
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The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of September 21, 2026
Bus 260 will leave campus at 7:30 am in the morning. The route will run one hour behind schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of September 14, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/hd29t
The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of September 7, 2026
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The Wildcat Fam Jam: Week of August 31, 2026
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