Wildcat Wonderings
April 28th
MISSION:
Watkins Wildcats are safe respectful, and focused on learning every day.
VISION:
Work Ethic: Work hard
Achievement: Achieve great things
Teamwork: Do your part for the good of the group
Kindness: Treat others the way you want to be treated
Innovation: Think outside the box
Noteworthy: Others recognize our excellence
Success: Accomplish our goals
Mrs. Clark: jclark113@spsmail.org
Reminder: School begins at 7:20 and ends at 2:20. Doors open at 7:05.
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IN THE MORNING: ANY STUDENTS DROPPED OFF, WITHOUT AN ADULT, BEFORE 7:05 MUST WAIT INSIDE THE BUILDING FOR SAFETY PURPOSES.
WE WILL NOT BE DISMISSING STUDENTS FROM THE OFFICE AFTER 2:00. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 2:00, PLEASE GO THROUGH THE CARLINE OR WAIT UNTIL THE CARLINE IS FINISHED.
AT DISMISSAL: IF YOU ARE PICKING UP YOUR CHILD IN A CAR, YOU MUST PARK AT A NUMBERED SIGN.
YOU MAY NOT PARK IN ONE OF THE LOTS OR ON THE STREET AND WALK UP TO THE FRONT DOOR.
IF YOU ARE PICKING UP IN A CAR, PLEASE DO NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. OUR STAFF WILL LOAD YOUR STUDENTS INTO CARS.
IF YOU ARE WALKING HOME WITH YOUR STUDENT, YOU MAY WAIT BY THE BLUE PICNIC BENCH OR THE GRASSY AREAS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE BUILDING.
WE WANT TO MAKE SURE STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE SAFE AS WELL AS KEEP THAT AREA CLEAR FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
Weekly Schedule
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK- Make sure to spoil your teachers!
Monday, May 1st
Tuesday, May 2nd- 3rd-5th grade ELA MAP
- K-2nd Galileo testing
Wednesday, May 3rd- 3rd-5th grade ELA MAP
- K-2nd Galileo testing
- 2nd grade to Springfield Cardinals
Thursday, May 4th- 3rd-5th grade ELA MAP
- K-2nd Galileo testing
Friday, May 5th
Monday, May 8th
- 3rd-5th Math MAP
- K-2 BAS/Galileo testing
Tuesday, May 9th
- 3rd-5th grade Math MAP
- K-2nd BAS/Galileo testing
Wednesday, May 10th- 3rd-5th grade Math MAP
- K-2nd BAS/Galileo testing
Thursday, May 11thFriday, May 12th
- Good Days/Strong Schools Breakfast 7:00 (more info. coming)
- BAS/Galileo testing
1. Our first preference would be that students not bring cell phones to school during testing.
2. If your child(ren) do bring cell phones, they will be collected and placed in a secured location during testing times.
3. This protocol also applies to Apple Watches per the Department of Education.
Each week, Springfield Public Schools sends an email newsletter to SPS parents, families and community members with The Latest from SPS
Our Watkins staff is amazing!
Want to "shout out" a staff member? We want to hear about it!
I know you value all those who work at Watkins.
Please show some love to a Watkins staff member this week!
Student Device Fees:
Starting this week, students will begin being charged student device fees. Below are the device fee items and the charges associated. Librarians should follow the Student Device Fee Process referenced in the Library Tech Support Handbook.
Case Replacement
Free/Reduced Lunch: $10
Full-Pay Lunch: $10
Charger Replacement
Free/Reduced Lunch: $10
Full-Pay Lunch: $25
Device Repair
Free/Reduced Lunch: $10
Full-Pay Lunch: $25
Device Full Replacement
Free/Reduced Lunch: $25
Full-Pay Lunch: $50
During the month of April we will focus on the part of our mission statement about being "focused on learning."
How can you stay focused on learning during end of the year testing?
For those that have any medications in the nurse’s office (daily meds, OTC meds, inhalers, epi pens, etc.) please pick them up by a RESPONSIBLE ADULT ONLY no later than 3:30pm on the last day of school, Thursday May 25th or THEY WILL BE DISCARDED! Picking them up before your child is dismissed at 1220 is greatly appreciated.
It has been a GREAT year!! Be safe outside, use the buddy system. Wear your helmets when riding your bike. Be safe near the swimming pools, lakes and rivers. Wear sun protection and a life jacket! Most IMPORTANTLY…. Have lots of FUN!!!
Nurse Patti will see you all in August 😊
