Washington Woods Elementary Newsletter December 9th, 2016 We very much appreciate all the ways our families support the Leader in Me. We know this is such life-changing work for all our students--and our staff--and we're grateful that so many of you agree. One recent idea that you've really supported is our Love for the TLIM Library fund-raiser. As of today we've brought in over $350 to add Habits-themed books to our library. On Friday, Dec. 16, we hold our annual Holiday Sing-along. For many of us, this is one of the highlights of the year, an opportunity to slow down and have fun as a school community. Parents are welcome to join us. Here's all we ask: 1. Check in through the office and try to be seated by 1:45. 2. At the end, allow all classes to dismiss for their winter parties. 3. Remember that space and supplies are limited, so please respect that parties are for students. 4. Parking will be in the main lot, entering through Door #1, and the west lot, entering through Door #12. Tonight is our second Parents' Night Out Movie Night. We're grateful to the PTO for planning these fun evenings for our students. The PTO is always looking for some extra hands, so when you bring your child by tonight, why not offer to help as a chaperone on Jan. 20, the next Movie Night. We're all in this together! Next week is your final chance to be part of the district focus group process. Our Superintendent, Dr. Grate, is meeting with parents, staff, and community members to consider ways to manage growth in the district. Your voice matters--please email zacheryk@wws.k12.in.us to register for December 12, 6:30-8:30 P.M., at the Intermediate School (enter through door #1). These are important conversations and we want you to be included. As we approach the last school week of 2016 and the holiday season, please remember that one of the nicest gifts for teachers is a sincere thank-you. A note or card means the world. Have a good weekend. -Dr. Williams http://blogs.wws.k12.in.us/williamss
Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Hard Work & Honesty Important Dates to Remember December 1 16 Candy Cane Sale December 15 Staff Appreciation Lunch from PTO December 16 Winter Class Parties School Sing - a - Long Winter Break 12/19-1/2 Attendance Line 317-867-7901 Specials Schedule 1st-4th grades Monday 12/12 C Tuesday 12/13 D Wednesday 12/14 A Thursday 12/15 B Friday 12/16 C Specials Schedule Monday 12/12 E Tuesday 12/13 A Wednesday 12/14 B Thursday 12/15 C Friday 12/16 D
CHILDREN S DENTAL DAY FEBRUARY 3, 2017 February is Children s Dental Health month. On February 3, 2017, First Impressions Family Dental Care and Growing Grins Pediatric Dentistry located on State Road 32 will be performing FREE dental exams, dental x-rays, oral hygiene instructions, cleanings, and sealants on first call / first to schedule basis to those families without dental insurance. We are asking any family with children under 18 years of age, to call our office and schedule an appointment. Parents with kids ages 0-8 please contact Growing Grins @ 317-896-9600 and ages 9-18 please contact First Impressions @ 317-867-5511. Thanks Words of Wisdom Treat others with the same respect and kindness you would like to receive. Note from the Nurse: Just a reminder if your child is needing any medication or cough drops you must bring them into the nurse s office and fill out paperwork. We can not have a child bring them in anymore. Any questions please feel free to call me @ 317-867-7905.
Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Hard Work & Honesty Student Nutrition News, December 9, 2016 On Tuesday, December 13th, we will be serving Quinoa Salad at all of our schools. Can t wait to try it; how about you? All ingredients will be prepared on site and is peanut/tree nut free. Wednesday, December 14th, is a full meal deal! Get a Qualified Lunch and receive a Mini Rice Krispie Treat. Parents, check out our Menu at: https://westfieldwashingtonsd.sodexomyway.com Future Chefs Competition starts soon. Out Future Chefs National Challenge continues to build momentum as an exciting and engaging way to encourage student participation in a fun and rewarding recipe contest. This year we are looking for Recipes from our 3rd and 4th grade students and their favorite Comfort Food. Parents, look for an e-mail with the entry form and recipe template to arrive before Winter Break. Recipe s are to be turned into your school s cafeteria by January 6th, 2017. The final competition will be on March 21st, 2017 at the Westfield Intermediate School Cafeteria.
WWES December 2016 Lunch Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 12 13 14 15 16 Chicken Nuggets w/roll BBQ Pork Sunbutter & Jelly Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Ravioli Sunbutter & Jelly Mac& Cheese Chicken Patty Sunbutter & Jelly Chili Fritos Grilled Cheese Sunbutter & Jelly Chicken & Waffles Philly Cheese steak Sunbutter & Jelly
Cookies with Santa -Where: Westfield High School Cafeteria -When: December 17th from 10:30-12:30 p.m. -Why: To celebrate Christmas by eating cookies and milk, by participation in variety of fun activities, and by visiting Santa himself! -Cost: It s absolutely free -Bring: A donation of a new toy for the Toys for Tots program is encouraged, but it is not required. WINTER CHEER CLINIC Every year, Westfield High School cheerleaders hosts a winter/ basketball cheer clinic in order to raise money for the cheerleading program. This year, our cheer clinic is January 26th from 6-8. The children participating in the clinic get to cheer with us during a portion of the January 28th game. Attached is the form needed in order to participate in the WHS cheer clinic. They can only take the first 85 children that sign up. The cheer clinic costs $40, and that includes the cheerleading clinic itself, a t-shirt, a cheerleading bow, and admission to the game so that they can cheer with us.
A December Day Out What is it? This is an event where parents from the whole district can bring their kids to have fun and play games. Parents will be able to have a few hours to get some shopping done before the holiday season thanks to our Westfield Dance Marathon team. Who are we? We are Westfield Dance Marathon. We are hosting the first ever dance marathon at Westfield and we are so excited to be a part of such a great cause. We have been raising money this year for Age Group: Preferably children in elementary or intermediate school but all are welcome. Activities at the event/cost: Your kids will be able to participate in different activities including watching a movie, writing letters to Santa, eating snacks, and so on. There is no cost for this event! We will only be accepting donations at the door for Riley Children s Hospital. When/Where? The December Day Out will be held at Westfield High School on December 10th. It will go from 1-4pm that day. Riley Children s hospital. This is what the purpose of Dance Marathon is Nationwide. We want to help our community come together to benefit such a great organization. Any additional questions? Feel free to contact us at How to sign up: You can sign up by following this link to a google form. Parents will be required to check their kids into and out of the event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1 FAIpQLSfgKDJMiTK_LOHSk23v- HygwPs4UAP_S3np90MJWkoMGU3F5 g/viewform @whsdm@wws.k12.in.us
2017 WHS CHEERLEADING CLINIC (Grades K-6) Registration limited to first 85 children Thursday, January 26th and Saturday, January 28th Clinic 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on 1/26 and Cheer at the Boys Varsity game on 1/28 Check in begins at 5:30 pm on 1/26 at door 13 $40/participant includes the following: Clinic,T shirt, Cheer Bow, Admission to game for clinic participant (Parents and other family members must purchase a ticket) Cheer during a portion of the Boys Varsity game on Jan. 28th ************************************************************************************************************ WHS BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM Participant Name Grade and Elem. School Parent Name Cell phone Home or 2 nd cell phone Any friend and/or current WHS Cheerleader your child would like to be grouped with: Hospital Preference Family Physician Name Phone Emergency Contact Name (other than parent) phone Relation to participant I (parent or guardian) give my permission for my son/daughter to participate in the 2017 WHS Basketball Cheerleading clinic held on January 26 th and to cheer with the JV and Varsity cheerleaders on January 28 th. I understand that the nature of the activity involves physical movement and inherent risk of injury. I also state that my son/daughter is physically able to participate in said physical activity. Please return the bottom portion of this form with your payment of $40 (check payable to Westfield Athletic Booster Club) to The WHS Athletic Office or mail to Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union Street, Westfield, IN 46074 (attn: WHS Winter Cheer). Please note that there are no refunds or makeup date for this event. Please have registrations in by Jan. 13 th in order to ensure a shirt size. Thank you! T-shirt size (circle) y/s y/m y/l A/s A/m A/l