The Puma Pride
Week of November 19, 2018
Principal's Message
The first quarter of the school year has gone by quickly. Last week, we welcomed parents and special persons into the Kindergarten through fourth-grade classrooms. Parent visitation for fifth-grade has been rescheduled due to the snow day. Fifth-grade parents are invited to visit on Monday, November 19 from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM. Parent-teacher conferences will begin on Tuesday, November 20 from 12:30 PM until 8:00 PM. November 20 is a half day for students, and on November 21, parent conferences are scheduled from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM -school is closed for students. If you have not scheduled a conference and wish to do so, please contact your child’s teacher.
During this Thanksgiving season, our students have been reflecting on what they are thankful for. I want to take this opportunity to share the many things I am thankful for as the principal of Willow Dale Elementary. I am grateful for our wonderful students who come to school every day, ready to learn. I am thankful for the support of the parents in creating an outstanding partnership for our students. I am thankful for the teachers, Instructional and Personal Care Aides, bus drivers, secretaries, nurses, lunchroom/cafeteria monitors, building custodians, support staff, counselors, psychologists, and administrators who are dedicated to increasing student achievement and have the best interests of our students at heart. I am thankful for our Home & School parents who selflessly give up their time to provide outstanding opportunities for our students. I am also thankful for our volunteers who enthusiastically contribute so much to our school. We are fortunate to have a cohesive team that is dedicated to our students, families, and the entire Willow Dale community.
On behalf of myself, Mr. Julius and the entire Willow Dale staff, we would like to wish all of you and your families a happy, healthy and relaxing Thanksgiving break!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Cathy Perkins
American Education Week Re-Scheduled for 5th Grade Parent Visitation
Willow Dale Celebrates American Education Week!
The 5th Grade Parent Visitation has been rescheduled to Monday, November 19 from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM.
Please contact the office with questions.
Thank you
News from the Library- Book Fair
Dear Willow Dale Families,
The Book Fair evening hours have been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 20 from 4 PM-7:30 PM
Questions? Please contact us by phone at (215) 441-6093 ext. 17056, or email zuckla@centennialsd.org.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Zucker
Willow Dale Wins Warminster Township Plow Decorating Contest
Congratulations Mrs. Dow, Ms. Starr, and the Art Club!
Picture Re-Take Day November 30
Please bring in your previous pictures to exchange for a new photo to be taken.
If you have not had your picture taken, please order online at http://mylifetouch.com Picture Day ID: JL418469Q0. Some forms are also still available in the office.
Feeding Everyone at Special Times
In 2012 NJS Charity Fund was founded for the sole purpose of helping local people in need have a nice holiday meal at Thanksgiving. The thought of doing more expanded to the Christmas Holiday as well. The focus is to supply nice holiday meals for people in need predominantly in the Bucks and Montgomery Counties. The name has now been changed to FEAST. Feeding Everyone at Special Times. Special times has been defined by FEAST as any time people are in need of a good meal. Our primary focus is but not limited to Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. What started as a little bit of a whim, has started to gain some traction and grow in size. Give people a hand up not a handout.
What we do?
Individual Meals are prepared. Turkey/Ham, Stuffing, Vegetable, Bread, Dessert.
As people are identified, they are added to our list. Privacy is respected as most of the people we serve come from local schools and churches.
If you are interested in participating in the FEAST program go online to https://tug21959.wordpress.com/meals/
Simply fill out Name, Email, Phone, Number of Meals
or Text (267) 225-8589 Name, Email, Phone, Number of meals
(Please no calls)
Counselors' Corner
With the holidays right around the corner, here are some ways to reduce holiday stress.
The holidays are a time of great joy and excitement for children and their families. But they can also sometimes bring with them the added stress of trying to deliver the best holiday celebration ever. Children's Hospital Boston psychiatrist Stuart Goldman, MD, offers the following tips and advice to help children and parents enjoy healthy, happy holidays.
School Vacation
Add a little structure to your child's school vacation. Plan activities, such as playing board games, going to the movies or sledding outside. Consider scheduling activities the whole family can participate in together.
Get Outdoors
Keep children active. The winter brings less daylight, which can lead to more inside time and less physical
activity. Try to get outdoors, even if only for a little while.
Bedtime
Make sure children get plenty of sleep. Holiday time often begets later bedtimes. Make sure you get your child gets back on his regular sleep schedule before going back to school.
Talk
Be mindful of past events, like the death of a loved one or a divorce in the family, that may resurface around the holidays. Address these changes in advance, explaining that the holidays will be different and that it's okay to express feelings about it.
Information taken from: http://www.childrenshospital.org/patientsfamilies
Report Cards Distributed- November 19
Half-Day for Students
EARLY DISMISSAL
All students (Kindergarten-Grade 5) will be dismissed at 11:45 AM
Lunch Schedules on Early Dismissal Days:
- 9:55-10:25 AM--Kdg. and Grade 3
- 10:30-11:00 AM--Grade 5 and 2
- 11:05-11:35 AM--Grade 1 and 4
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018, 11:45 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Schools Closed- Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018, 08:45 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Holiday Secret Shop
Monday, Nov 26, 2018, 08:45 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Holiday Gift Shop Evening
Thursday, Nov 29, 2018, 05:00 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
November Rotation Calendar
Willow Dale Elementary School
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Email: perkca@centennialsd.org
Website: https://www.centennialsd.org/Domain/692
Location: 720 North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: 215-441-6093
Twitter: @Willow_Dale_ES