Wildcat Wonderings

April 14th

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

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OFFICE: 523-5000

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Mrs. Clark: jclark113@spsmail.org

Reminder: School begins at 7:20 and ends at 2:20. Doors open at 7:05.

Check out our Watkins website:

https://www.sps.org/watkins

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

Weekly Schedule

Monday, April 17th

  • Health Fair (Kindergarten and 1st grade)

Tuesday, April 18th


Wednesday, April 19th

Thursday, April 20th

  • Title I Parent Night/ 2nd grade performance; 5:00- dinner, 5:45- gallery walk; 6:30-performance
Friday, April 21st
  • NO SCHOOL!



Monday, April 24th

  • NO SCHOOL!

Tuesday, April 25th

  • Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Wednesday, April 26th
  • Secretary's Day
  • 5th grade Science MAP

Thursday, April 27th

  • 5th grade Science MAP
Friday, April 28th
Weekly Schedule
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UPDATE FOR 2023-2024 PARENT ORGANIZATION.....

We will be shifting from a PTA at Watkins to a parent volunteer group:

"P.A.W."

"Parent Activity at Watkins"

This group will be for parents/guardians/families who love their kids and their kids' school.

We will not collect any dues or elect officers. Instead, we will hold 4 main events each year:

1. Meet the Teacher meet/greet

2. Holiday shop

3. Winter/Valentine parties

4. Book Fair

We will simply ask for volunteers to help us successfully "put on" these events.

More information to come!!!!

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Each week, Springfield Public Schools sends an email newsletter to SPS parents, families and community members with The Latest from SPS

Click here for copies of "The Latest" from SPS

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Our Watkins staff is amazing!

Want to "shout out" a staff member? We want to hear about it!

Click HERE to recognize a Watkins staff member/teacher.

I know you value all those who work at Watkins.

Please show some love to a Watkins staff member this week!

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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

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During the month of April we will focus on the part of our mission statement about being "focused on learning."

Here are some tips for staying focused on a task:

Break big tasks down into smaller, more manageable pieces.

Practice observing things in the moment.

Set aside a reasonable amount of time to practice focusing on a specific task.

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April Health News - from your school nurse

Spring Cleaning: In addition to your regular spring cleaning chores, consider adding some that will make your home a little safer for your kids, such as cleaning out your medicine cabinet, checking product recalls, and looking for broken toys, etc.

Sun Safety: Remember, the sun’s rays are strongest between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm. Use SPF 15 or higher, even on cloudy days. It is important to get a healthy dose of sunshine each day J

New Immunization Schedules: Check with your health care provider to make sure you are properly immunized, especially children entering Kindergarten and promoting 5th graders. All 11 year old students are required to have a TDap booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) prior to entering 6th grade.

Asthma/Allergy Action Plans: Seasonal Allergy and Asthma Action Plans are important to review and update with your health care provider, and a copy should be on file at school, as well as a rescue inhaler. Learn what your child’s triggers are – pollen, grass, molds, temperature changes, exercise, smoke, perfume, pesticides? Please Let us know. Children deserve allergy and asthma friendly homes and schools.

A word about head lice – This can happen to anyone, it’s not uncommon. Most head lice are transmitted from head to head contact. Check your children regularly, if head lice are found consult a health care provider regarding treatment options. Follow package directions and comb out lice and nits thoroughly. While this is a time consuming task, it is also very effective at preventing repeat cycles.

Clean all items that may have been in contact with your child’s head. (Combs, brushes, linens, stuffed animals). Let your children’s close friends and parents know so they too can check regularly. Report all cases to the school nurse, and I will re-check your child when they return to school. One resource for pictures and more information is www.nixlice.com.

Thanks for your cooperation. If you have any questions please call me at 417-523-5080

Patti Elliott, RN

Watkins Elementary School

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