Wildcat Wonderings
January 20th
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, January 23rd
- Club Encore Reading 2:30-4:00
Tuesday, January 24th
- 4th grade goes to the symphony
- Club Encore Math 2:30-4:00
Wednesday, January 25th
- Club Encore Reading 2:30-4:00
- Math Club 2:45-3:45
Thursday, January 26th
- Club Encore Math 2:30-4:00
- SPS University @ Hilcrest 5:30
Friday, January 27th
Monday, January 30th
- Club Encore Reading 2:30-4:00
Tuesday, January 31st
- 4th grade goes to the Springfield Little Theater
- Club Encore Math 2:30-4:00
Wednesday, February 1st
- Club Encore Reading 2:30-4:00
- Math Club 2:45-3:45
Thursday, February 2nd
- 100th DAY OF SCHOOL!
- Club Encore Math 2:30-4:00
- SPS University @ Hilcrest 5:30
Friday, February 3rd
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 January we will focus on the part of our mission statement that talks about being "focused on learning".
Sometimes being “focused on learning” means having a “GROWTH MINDSET”.
January is the start of a new year.
New Year, New You!
Many people have made New Year’s Goals/Resolutions for better health that usually is forgotten by the time February rolls around.
Examples of Goals/Resolutions that you can start NOW:
Kids, 5 to 12 years old
- I will drink water every day and healthy beverages like milk with meals. I will keep soda and fruit drinks only for special times.
- I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car. I'll sit in the back seat and use a booster seat until I am tall enough to use a lap/shoulder seat belt.
- I will try to find a physical activity (like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike) or a sport I like and do it at least three times a week!
- I will take care of my skin by putting on sunscreen and wearing a hat and sunglasses when possible.
- I will always wear a helmet when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard.
- I'll try to be friendly to kids who may have a hard time making friends by talking with them and inviting them to join activities.
- I will tell an adult about bullying that I see or hear about to do what I can to help keep school safe for everyone.
- I will keep my personal info safe and not share my name, home address, school name or telephone number online. Also, I'll never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer or phone without asking my parent if it is okay.
- I will try to talk with my parent or a trusted adult when I have a problem or feel stressed.
- I promise that I'll do my best to follow our household rules for videogames and internet use.
- I will try to save time to read for fun.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Healthy-New-Years-Resolutions-for-Kids.aspx
Keeping your peers and children accountable is the key to success in this New Year’s Goals.
