December Events

Here's an update on the many events happening with the WCEA this December. Thanks for all you do to stay sane and help kids learn through this hectic time!

1. Monday 12/1 - VEA Legislative Dinner in Abingdon Several of our members met with our General Assembly legislators in advance of the winter GA session beginning in January. A wide variety of educational issues were discussed. Read more about VEA's legislative agenda here. 
2. Wednesday, 12/3 - Virginia Social Studies/History SOL Review meeting is being held at Wytheville's new Edith Boiling Wilson Hotel @ 7pm. This is an excellent opportunity for SS/Hist teachers to voice our opinions on the proposed changes to these SOLs. It's also a great opportunity to show support for having events like this in our backyard! Come if you can. More info is here.
3. Saturday, 12/6 - The WCEA has an entry in Wytheville's Christmas Parade starting at 6pm. ALL members are invited to walk with us. Our plan is to walk in the parade with our new banner. We will also have a small float with a Dr. Suess/Christmas theme. If you have a Dr. Suess hat or character please wear it (but it is not required). We will meet @ 5:30 near the Super Dollar.
4. Saturday 12/6 - The WCEA has entered a team in the Mr. Strong Family Walk a Thon/ 5k. It's at 9:00 in Rural Retreat. You can find more information on it through the link on the WCEA Facebook page. The registration fee is any donation to St. Jude, and it's really easy to sign up. Simply follow the prompts to register and join an existing team. Our team is called WCEA.  We'd love to see you or any other WCEA members) out there for this great cause!
5. Thursday 12/18 - The School Board meeting has been moved to December 18 at 9am. Your co-presidents (Jennifer Ryan and Ryan Walker) will be there. If you have concerns for us to address with the SB, please respond to this message.
6. Thursday 12/18 - The WCEA monthly meeting has been moved to this date at 4:15pm in Spiller. All members are welcome to attend.