Wildcat Wonderings
April 21st
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
Monday, April 24th
Tuesday, April 25th
- Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Wednesday, April 26th- Secretary's Day
- 5th grade Science MAP
Thursday, April 27th
Friday, April 28th
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
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."
A challenge for the remainder of the school year…..It could be very easy to slack off, become lazy, and not care about school since it’s almost over.
Be proud of all that you have accomplished this year and take advantage of these last few weeks.
Don’t forget to stay focused on whatever learning is in front of you.
Continue to do your best and ignore distractions.
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
