"Knightly" News
Washington Street Elementary - October 1, 2021
Upcoming Events:
October
1: PTO Holiday Party Money Due $5
4: PTO Meeting - Halloween Planning, 4:00pm
4-8: Homecoming Spirit Week
5: Mileage Club Kick-off
8: Homecoming Parade, downtown Otsego, 5:30pm
8: Homecoming Football Game, Bulldog Stadium, 7:00pm
13-17: School Safety Week
18-22: Fall Intersession Week - No School
25: Family Pumpkin Decorating Contest - details forthcoming
29: Halloween Festivities
PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) Meetings
We also have an additional meeting this month to help plan our special Halloween Festivities on Monday, October 4, at 4pm. Please join if you are able!
Bulldog PRIDE
Congratulations to the following students for being selected as their classroom PRIDE winner for the week!
P - Positive Attitude
R - Responsible Actions
I - Integrity Within
D - Determination to Succeed
E - Expect Excellence
Kindergarten: Remington Rose, Journey Perez, Kaylyn Ross
1st grade: Dominic Owen, Emily Todd, Kendall Sanders
2nd grade: Liam Spencer, Brookelynn White
3rd grade: Hazel Lingbeek, Keegan Shumaker, Makaynah Pantelin
4th grade: Ben Arnsman, Kennadi Milhiem, Liam Livingston
5th grade: Hunter Town
Homecoming Parade will be on Friday, October 8, at 5:30pm
Popcorn Fridays
Popcorn Fridays are back! Popcorn is 75 cents per bag with the option to prepay $6 for the year. Money will be due the Thursday before each Popcorn Friday to ensure we have enough popcorn.
Popcorn Friday Dates:
Oct. 15
Nov. 19
Dec. 10
Jan. 21
Feb. 25
March 25
April 22
May 20
Mileage Club
Halloween
We will have a Trail for Treaters outside where parents will have the opportunity to pass out candy to students if desired. There will be a sign-up coming soon so you can reserve your spot along the parade route to set up for candy distribution and decorate your table/wagon/area. The idea is for this to be like a "Trunk or Treat"... just without the trunks. ;) We will also have a contest for the best-decorated table/wagon/area! So, start planning now! You will need 450 treats.
Students should bring their costumes to school and will change for their classroom parties prior to the parade. It is important that your child can put on their costumes independently as parents will be outside prepping for the parade.
Just a reminder - your child's costume must be non-violent. Weapon accessories/scary masks will not be allowed. Also, due to allergies, students may not come to school with spray-painted hair.
Counselor’s Corner - Angie Bender
Helping Kids Cope with Stress
To adults, childhood can seem like a carefree time. But kids still experience stress. Things like school and their social life can sometimes create pressures that can feel overwhelming for kids. As a parent, you can’t protect your kids from stress - but you can help them develop healthy ways to cope with stress and solve everyday problems. Here are a few ideas:
Listen to your child: Tell your child you notice that something is bothering him or her. Listen attentively and calmly. Try to get the whole story by asking questions like “When did that happen?” Take your time to actively listen.
Comment briefly on the feelings you think your child was experiencing: For example, you might say, “That must have been upsetting.” “No wonder you felt mad when they wouldn’t let you in the game.” Avoid an urge to judge, blame or lecture.
Help your child think of things to do: If there’s a specific problem that’s causing stress, talk together about what to do. Encourage your child to think of a couple of ideas. You can start the brainstorming of ideas if necessary. Your child’s active participation will build confidence. Support the good ideas and add to them if necessary.
Listen and move on: Sometimes talking and listening and feeling understood is all that is needed to help a child’s frustrations begin to melt away. Afterward, try changing the subject and moving on to something more positive and relaxing. Help your child think of something to do to feel better.
*adapted from the article “Helping Kids Cope with Stress” from Johns Hopkin’s All Children Hospital
Remind
Washington Street Elementary
Attendance Line: (269)694-7880
WSE BASE: (269)694-7835
Email: jknight@otsegops.org
Website: http://wse.otsegops.org/
Location: 538 Washington Street, Otsego, MI, United States
Phone: (269) 694-7800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wseparents/?rf=371830666323356
Twitter: @otsegoschools