Whittier Weekly
October 2
Principal's Note
Families:
September was full of learning and fun for all of us. We will continue this all throughout October! Our monthly characteristic this month is FOCUS. We will continue to talk about how to increase our ability to focus on ourselves, our learning, and what is in our control!
As we enter October, I want to let you know about our next PTO meeting. It will be held virtually on October 13th at 6pm. As the date gets closer, we will send a zoom link so you can join from your home! Please save the date - I'd love to grow this group so that as soon as we can have events, we are ready to go!
We are here to be your partner in eduction and we are honored to work with YOU and your children everyday!
Brandy Hart
Whittier Principal
1st grade - indoor recess
2nd grade - indoor recess
Hard work!
Deep discussion
Author's Share
Attent-O-Scopes!
Monthly Characteristic!
The picture shows a book all of our classrooms will be reading sometime this month! This funny story celebrates our need to learn to focus...even when we are excited!
See what ways you can talk about how you have to show FOCUS at work or home!
Library
Pumpkins & Paint
JK Lee!
Self Care Tip - Box Breathing
Square breathing – or the box breath – is a simple but very effective way of managing stress. Here are some benefits practicing box breathing:
- Reduction of performance anxiety.
- Control of the arousal response
- Increased brain elasticity, or added flexibility through enhanced blood flow and reduced mental stimulation.
- Enhanced learning and skill development.
- Increased capacity for focused attention and long-term concentration.
It takes time to get the hang of it, so be patient and keep practicing.
PS- This isn't just for kids! Grown-ups - it works for you too! :)
WHITTIER WILDCAT MASKS
Birthday Treats
If you are planning to send a birthday treat with your son or daughter, please consider this as we will be unable to serve anything that is not so packaged by a store and individually wrapped. Please ask if you have questions or concerns.
Christmas Clearing Council Application is OPEN!
The 2020 Christmas Clearing Council Client Application is available online! Though you will not be distributing paper applications on our behalf this year, we are still relying heavily on your staff to spread the word that applications are now being accepted through our website. Our online application can be found at:
http://www.christmasclearingcouncil.org/get-help.html
Deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 16, 2020
Whittier Mission Statement
Whittier School Hours: 8:30am-3:40pm
Email: bmhart@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/WhittierES
Location: 1103 South East Avenue, Waukesha, WI, USA
Phone: 262-970-2800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhittierElementarySchoolPto/
Twitter: @WhittierWire