Wright Elementary

Dr. Matthews, Superintendent of Shelby County Schools, plans to make an announcement tonight regarding school for Monday, January 13th. He and the transportation team are driving roads and considering tomorrow's weather-related and transportation issues. Please stand by.

The Wright Elementary January Jetstream newsletter is now available! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbbmgq4es/Rr5RZbzViMGBm0Jl0raIGA/view?utm_content=DAGbbmgq4es&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd6490ad737

Dr. Matthews' Weekly Leadership Connection: Keep in touch with faculty during bad weather with ROOMS! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-48932

All extracurricular and co-curricular activities are canceled for tomorrow, January 6, 2025.

Shelby County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, January 6th. Click on the link to see a video from Dr. Joshua Matthews, superintendent https://youtu.be/OJXcM4HQ0bU

CPS Families: Please make sure that you have child care ready if school is canceled due to bad weather. Check to make sure you are connected to ROOMS. This will be the way teachers communicate if there is an Non-Traditional Instruction Day. Ensure that your child’s devices are ready, and that they have access to the necessary materials or online platforms to continue their learning from home, if needed. Please reach out to your teacher if you have any questions.

This is a reminder that SCPS is IN SESSION on Friday, December 13th. The SCPS Board of Education amended the school calendar when school was canceled on September 27th due to inclement weather. December 13th is no longer a Defense of Learning Day. We will see you in school on Friday! Please visit our website to find the amended 2024 - 2025 calendar. https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/2024-2025-school-calendar

See pictures of the parade, our exhibitions of learning, & help us celebrate Mr. Allen Phillips, SCPS Board Member who never missed a meeting during his 36 years of service to Shelby County Public Schools. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-47019

Join in the fun as we dress up for upcoming holidays and events!

ATC Hosts Blood Drive Lucas Cannon Capitalizes on Second Chance Blood Donors Provided Him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfrUgvF_2tY With all that Lucas Cannon has been through following a horrific farming accident when he was just a teenager – given just a 1-2% chance of survival and losing the entirety of his right leg – it’s a refreshing education in humility to hear him describe the responsibility he believes he owes to replenish the blood supply after using more than 150 units to preserve his life. “That’s an incredible amount,” Lucas said. “Using that many units in that short span, it has to take a toll on the blood center.” Lucas pointed to routine surgeries, cancer patients, organ transplants and other traumas that require blood on an everyday basis. The need for blood is constant, and it’s not lost on Lucas nearly 15 years removed from the life-changing trauma. When, in 2009, Lucas accidentally knocked the family tractor into gear, throwing him to the ground and ultimately underneath the eight-ton four-wheeler – shattering half his pelvis and his right leg – it altered Lucas’ life, but it didn’t stop him. “If it wasn’t for the selfless act of donating blood, I wouldn’t be here,” Lucas said. “I used so much of it, I don’t have my original blood in my body. I’m made up of however many people donated. It’s not mine anymore. It’s these other people who were kind enough to take a few minutes to save my life.” At 30 years old, Lucas is thriving. He graduated high school less than two years after the accident, went off to college at Northern Kentucky University, competed all over the country for six years in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, and is now working at the nationally renowned Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. “As weird as it sounds, I don’t think I would change anything,” Lucas said. “I think I’m a much better person going through what I went through. I am as successful as I thought I would be at 16 years old. Nothing’s held me back.” Donations from people like you not only save Lucas' life, it gives them an opportunity to pursue their dreams. All donors who give at this upcoming drive will receive a KBC thank you item for donating. Please click the blue link below to sign up for this drive. Shelby County ATC Friday, 12/19/24 (8:30 -1:30) 230 Rocket Lane Presentation Room Shelbyville, KY 40065

Check out what's happening in Shelby County Public Schools. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-45601

Guess Who week 12 and 13!! 💚✈️💚

We are excited to invite you to our next Community Conversation on December 10th from 11:30 - 1:00 at Kentucky Farm Bureau! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to initiate conversation in Shelby County to build on local responses to the needs of students and families and improve academic outcomes through the Community Schools strategy.

We’re excited to recognize our October Students of the Month! This month, we had an amazing ceremony to celebrate these outstanding Jets. Congratulations to these students for exemplifying our core values: Joining the team, Encouraging others, Taking responsibility, and Showing respect! Each month, we’ll proudly display our Students of the Month in the hallways to celebrate their hard work and achievement. Keep up the great work!💚✈️💚 https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/o/wes/page/wright-student-of-the-month

-Wright Elementary School Parents and Community- Just a friendly reminder that this Monday, November 25 is the last day to send your notes and thank you messages to our amazing Wright staff. We want to make sure they receive these heartfelt notes before we start the break. Use the form below or the QR code to send your thanks. Thank you for your continued support of Wright Elementary. Your kindness means a lot to us!💚✈️💚 https://forms.gle/Wgsc7Dx2cCNyREna8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Padres y comunidad de la escuela primaria Wright- Solo un recordatorio amistoso de que este lunes 25 de noviembre es el último día para enviar sus notas y mensajes de agradecimiento a nuestro increíble personal de Wright. Queremos asegurarnos de que el miembro del personal reciba sus notas más sinceras antes de comenzar el descanso. Utilice el siguiente formulario o el código QR para enviar su agradecimiento. Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la Primaria Wright. ¡Tu amabilidad significa mucho para nosotros!💚✈️💚 https://forms.gle/Wgsc7Dx2cCNyREna8

Check out our weekly newsletter recapping the Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in Shelby County. #weareshelbyinspired https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-44725

At Wright Elementary, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the incredible team of staff who work tirelessly to support our students, foster growth, and create a positive environment for everyone. But here’s the thing — our staff doesn’t just do their jobs; they go above and beyond, and they deserve to know how much they’re appreciated! If there’s a teacher or staff member who’s made a positive impact on your student or the community, we would love to hear about it. 👉 How? We’re excited to invite all parents, caregivers, and community members to take a moment to BRAG on our staff. If there’s a teacher, office worker, nurse, custodian, instructional aide, bus driver, counselor, other support staff, or administrator at Wright Elementary who has made a difference in your child’s life — or in the life of the community — we want to hear from you! Fill out the quick form below to share your appreciation or a special story! https://forms.gle/Wgsc7Dx2cCNyREna8 💌 Why? Because recognition matters! Let’s show our staff how much they’re valued. Thank you for being a part of our school/community family and for helping us celebrate the incredible people who make it all happen. 🙌💖 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- En Wright Elementary, creemos que el corazón de nuestro éxito radica en el increíble equipo de personal que trabaja incansablemente para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes, fomentar el crecimiento y crear un ambiente positivo para todos. Pero aquí está la cuestión: nuestro personal no se limita a hacer su trabajo; Van más allá y merecen saber cuánto los apreciamos. Si hay un maestro o miembro del personal que ha tenido un impacto positivo en su estudiante o en la comunidad, nos encantaría saberlo. 👉 ¿Cómo? Nos complace invitar a todos los padres, cuidadores y miembros de la comunidad a tomarse un momento para jactarse nuestro personal. Si hay un maestro, oficinista, enfermero, conserje, asistente de instrucción, conductor de autobús, consejero, otro personal de apoyo o administrador en la Escuela Primaria Wright que haya marcado una diferencia en la vida de su hijo o en la vida de la comunidad, queremos saber de usted! ¡Complete el formulario rápido a continuación para compartir su agradecimiento o una historia especial! https://forms.gle/Wgsc7Dx2cCNyREna8 💌 ¿Por qué? ¡Porque el reconocimiento importa! Mostremos a nuestro personal cuánto se les valora. Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia escolar/comunitaria y por ayudarnos a celebrar a las personas increíbles que hacen que todo esto suceda. 🙌💖

We are thrilled to announce that Emily Niehaus has been named Wright Elementary's Teacher of the Year! Please join us in congratulating Ms. Niehaus for the incredible impact she has on our school and students.

SCPS Weekly Leadership Connection with Dr. Matthews! Upcoming events, pics of our students Learning, Leading, and Living! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-43036

This is a reminder that there is no school for Shelby County Public Schools on Monday, November 4th (Professional Development Day) and Tuesday, November 5th (Election Day.) We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, November 6th.