Werner Weekly
May 13, 2022
Coming Up
- May 16: No School-Staff Work Day
- May 17: Werner Jazz Cat Choir Concert, 4-5 pm
- May 17: Werner Art Fair, 5-7 pm
- May 18: 5th grade music performances (see below)
- May 19: Kindergarten Celebration, 2:45 pm
- May 20: Spirit Day-Werner Gear
- May 23: Field Day
- May 24: 5th Grade Continuation Celebration (Bean-11:00, Harmes-12:00, Sonnen-1:00)
- May 25: Last Day of School-dismissal @ 12:00 pm
NEWS FROM WERNER
NO SCHOOL-Monday, May 16
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
- Students should not arrive before 8:30 am and should leave school immediately after school is dismissed (unless they have adult supervision). If you need child care, please check with AlphaBEST.
- Please do not bring your pets on campus unless it is a service animal. We ask that you wait off school grounds with your animals if you must bring them.
- When driving through the pickup lanes, please do not pass around cars to get further ahead. Also, please do not pass around cars on Mail Creek Lane. We ask that you remain patient and stay in the pickup lane.
- Please do not use the north lot for pick up and drop off. This is for buses and those utilizing handicap parking.
Thanks for your help with these reminders to help keep our community safe!
Upcoming Music Concerts
- May 17th: 4th and 5th Grade Jazz Cats Choir 4:00 at Werner (concert will be outside)
- May 18th: 5th Grade Program in Werner Gym
- Each class will be performing in a percussion ensemble.
- Ms. Harmes’ Class - 5:00
- Mrs. Bean’s Class - 5:45
- Mr. Sonnen’s Class - 6:30
- May 19th: Kindergarten End of the Year Celebration @ 2:45 in Werner Gym
Scholastic Book Fair Update
Last Day of School-May 25
Report Card Update
We are pleased to announce report cards will be available to you electronically in ParentVUE, by 4PM, Friday, May 27th. If you have forgotten your password click ‘Forgot Password’ on the Account Access page. If you do not currently use the PVUE portal, please contact the school to receive an Activation Key to create your ParentVUE account. Note, PVUE can be accessed through a secure login using the web portal (http://www.psdschools.org/pvue) or app which can be downloaded from the iTunes Store for Apple (iPhone) devices or Google Play for Android devices. For additional information please see ParentVUE section found on the PSD website.
Nos complace anunciar que las boletas de calificaciones estarán disponibles electrónicamente en ParentVUE, a las 4 p.m. el viernes 27 de mayo. Si olvidó su contraseña, haga clic en "Restablecer contraseña" en la página de Acceso a la cuenta. Si actualmente no utiliza el portal ParentVUE, contacte a su escuela para recibir un código de activación para su cuenta. Tenga en cuenta que puede acceder ParentVUE a través de un inicio de sesión seguro utilizando el portal web (http://www.psdschools.org/pvue) o una aplicación que se puede descargar de iTunes Store (para teléfonos iPhone) o Google Play (para teléfonos Android). Para obtener información adicional, consulte la sección ParentVUE que se encuentra en el sitio web de PSD.
New Check-In System
Lost/Found
Medication Pick-Up
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL:
Please make a plan to pick up your child’s health room medications no later than 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 25. You may pick them up earlier in the week if you would like to. Medications cannot be sent home with a student and must be picked up from the health room by a parent or guardian. State and district guidelines require that any medication not picked up by the end of school be disposed of and cannot be retrieved after disposal. If you have any questions, please contact:
Barb Gomez RN, School Nurse
970-556-5900
or
Amy Rider, Health Tech
Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Registration for kindergarten is now open, start here.
Kindergarten is an exciting and important first step on your student's educational journey. In PSD, you'll find students are supported in many ways with caring teachers and staff, positive school, and classroom culture, as well as a collaborative, safe and welcoming learning environment.
Kindergarten offers:
- Small class sizes
- Structured, rigorous, play-based curriculum
- Kindergarten is free (all-day and half-day programs)
- Social and emotional learning experiences
Children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2022 to be registered for kindergarten in the 2022-23 school year.
For more information specific to Werner, go to our Werner Kindergarten Registration page.
Staff Favorites
We often get questions about our staff and their favorite things (for appreciation, etc.). You can access those remotely at Staff Favorites.
NEWS FROM WERNER PTA
PTA Update
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Follow us on Facebook to stay engaged with School Events and see what the PTA is up to as next school year approaches.
Save the Date! First PTA meeting of the 2022/23 School year
Tuesday, Sept 13 | 9 am | Teacher’s Lounge
PTA End of Year Survey
Your feedback matters! Please take 2 minutes to complete this survey. This survey will help us gauge the events and fundraisers you enjoy the most. It will inform us the ways you prefer to be communicated with. Any and all feedback is welcome.
May the 4th Be With You! Penny Wars Fundraiser
We raised over $2,000.00 to go towards the Music program’s new piano!
Book Fair
Special thanks to Patti Haswell, PTA Treasurer, for organizing the BOGO Spring Book Fair. Thank you to all that volunteered for set-up, clean-up, cashier, and to everyone that shopped.
Your 2022/23 PTA Board
PTA President | Nicole Kidd
PTA Vice President | Chelsea Padgett
PTA Treasurer | Patti Haswell
PTA Secretary | Juliana Schump
PTA VP of Community Programs | Marissa McNulty
PTA VP of Fundraising | Remains Open
PTA Spirit Wear
Like our Cool PTA Mom tees? The Werner PTA has designed some Grownup Tees and Coffee Mugs for purchase to show your PTA spirit!
FREE MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL! Did you know there are ways to donate money to the school by doing things you already do?
- If you shop at King Soopers with a loyalty card they will donate to Werner when you sign up here.
- If you shop on Amazon, you can sign up for Amazon Smile and they will donate 1% of purchases.
- If you like to eat out, the PTA hosts Werner Dines Out once a month and the restaurants we partner with will donate back to the school.
Thank you for supporting the Werner Elementary PTA!
PTA President | Nicole Kidd
PTA Vice President | Chelsea Padgett
PTA Treasurer | Patti Haswell
PTA Secretary | Juliana Schump
PTA VP of Community Programs | Marissa McNulty
Connect with us at PTAWernerElementary@gmail.com
There Is No Wrong Way to PTA. How Do You PTA?
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NEWS FROM PSD
PSD Now Newsletter
One of many ways information is shared is through the PSD Now community newsletter, which features timely information about the latest happenings in the district. This is emailed to families and interested community members about every other Thursday.
Fueling up Kids with Free Summer Meals!
Summer vacation is right around the corner. Even though kids may not be in class, they can still power their minds and bodies with a nutritious meal. Poudre School District Child Nutrition is feeding kids this summer…for free! Any child, age 18 or younger, in Larimer County can receive free meals this summer from May 31 – July 29. There will be no meal service on July 4th.
Meals will be provided to all children at no charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
· Linton Elementary 4100 Caribou Dr. 80525 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
· Putnam Elementary 1400 Maple St. 80521 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
FREE & REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM
It’s not too late to apply for the Free & Reduced Meal Program for this school year. By doing so your student’s approval to the program carries over for the first 30 days of next school year. Also, there are advantages to being on this program with discounts given throughout our community for student summer programs. Check out fcgov.com/reducedfee website for more information. The before and after school program, AlphaBest, also gives a 15% discount. Apply on-line at www.myschoolapps.com. Please note that August 1, 2022 is the first day you can apply on line for the 2022-2023 school year. Families do have to apply each school year unless they receive a letter stating otherwise.
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
Camp Invention STEM Program
Hi there alumni parents!
If you haven’t already, make sure you sign your child up for the annual Camp Invention STEM program at McGraw Elementary, HERE!
The program is for kids entering K-6th. If your child has aged out, there may be opportunity for a leadership role.
Use promo code EXPLORE15 to save $15!
Please let us know if you need other assistance – thanks! 😊
Werner Elementary School
Email: hcamp@psdschools.org
Website: https://wer.psdschools.org/
Location: 5400 Mail Creek Lane, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: (970) 488-5550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wernerwildcats/
Twitter: @WernerWildcats