Wolfsville Elementary News
November 2018
Thankful for our Wolfsville Community
I wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends!
Yours in Education,
Megan
November Calendar of Events
Friday, November 2: End of 1st Term
Monday, November 5: Schools Closed, Teacher Work Day
Tuesday, November 6: Schools Closed, Election Day
Wednesday, November 7: Parent Teacher Conferences, schools open 4 hours late
Thursday, November 8: Parent Teacher Conferences, schools open 4 hours late and
Planting Day (dress for outdoor planting)
Friday, November 9: Parent Teacher Conferences, schools close 3.5 hours early and
All Pro Family Breakfast, 7:30 AM Cafeteria
Thursday, November 15: Thanksgiving Family Lunch
Wednesday, November 21: Camo Day, show your school spirit!
2 hour early dismissal
Thursday, November 22 and Friday November 23: Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule for Students
We have allocated traditional class time to teachers so they can communicate academic progress to parents during parent-teacher conferences. See the detailed altered scheuled below:
Wednesday, November 7 - Evening conferences will be held
· Students will attend school in the afternoon arriving 4 hours later than normal (arrival 12:30
PM, classes start at 1:00 PM)
· Lunch will not be available
· Dismissal will be at regular time (3:30 PM)
Thursday, November 8 - Evening conferences will be held
· Students will attend school in the afternoon arriving 4 hours later than normal (arrival
12:30PM, classes start at 1:00 PM)
· Lunch will not be available
Dismissal will be at regular time (3:30 PM)
Friday, November 9 - Afternoon conferences will be held
· Elementary students will attend school in the morning (arrival 8:30 AM, classes start at 9:00
AM)
· Lunch will be available
· Dismissal will be 3 ½ hours earlier than usual (12:00 Noon)
Thanksgiving Lunch
Parents and families are invited to join us for a traditional turkey lunch on Thursday, November 15 as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and American Education Week. Lunch costs are $4.25 per adult meal and $2.65 for your child. We will not be accepting money until the day of the lunch. We hope you consider joining your child for lunch and celebrating the gift of public education!
The Gift of Attendance
Holiday Assistance Available
Middletown Valley People Helping People (MVPHP) is offering assistance to local families this 2018 holiday season. If you would like to sign up for holiday assistance this year or would like to donate gifts for families this holiday season please contact MVPHP at 301-371-3119. Pre-Registration is necessary. Deadline for registration is by Thursday, November 15, 2018.
KidStuff Fundraiser
The KidStuff Fundraiser deadline is approaching! Please help Wolfsville Elementary reach our goal of selling 250 KidStuff coupon books! The holidays are coming and KidStuff makes a great gift! Money and orders are due back to school the week of November 5, 2018.
Thank you for supporting your PTA!
PE News
All grades have been participating in a fitness workout that includes the 4 fitness components of exercise (Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance and Flexibility). Students Physical Education (PE) homework is performing the workout that we do at school. In addition, students played Color Zone Exercise and action games to start off the school year.
Students in second through fifth grades finished a Lacrosse unit and will begin a Soccer unit and fitness testing. Fitness test scores are not part of a student’s PE grade. However, students will be encouraged to do their best and improve their scores throughout the school year.
Students in kindergarten and first grades have been playing action games and working on their rolling skills and throwing/catching skills. Students will begin to practice their kicking skills and locomotor movements.
Parents, it is important for students to wear or have their sneakers in their backpack on PE days (Monday and Friday).
Thanks,
Dave Seaton
Fall Weather
Music Notes
The first quarter of the 2018-19 school year has been exciting as we settle into routines, play instruments, sing new songs, and play favorite musical games.
Students have been focused on rhythms and steady beat. As we head into quarter 2, we will shift over to melody. For grades 3, 4, and 5, this will involve playing recorders. For grades K, 1, and 2 this will involve experimenting with high & low sounds (on instruments as well as with our voices.) We will also be performing a variety of seasonal songs.
Upcoming Music Dates:
Oct 31- Grades 3, 4, and 5 will begin playing recorders
Dec 10- Grades 3, 4, and 5 Winter Program
Dec 12- Grade 5 Honors Chorus auditions
Feb 15- Grades K, 1, and 2 perform at PTA community dinner
ESSA Information Sessions
Wolfsville Elementary School
Email: megan.stein@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/wfes/
Phone: 240-236-2250
Twitter: @WolfsvilleES