Wildcat Wonderings
April 8th
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
OFFICE: 523-5000
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Mrs. Clark: jclark113@spsmail.org
Reminder: School begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:30. Doors open at 8:15.
We will not be dismissing students from the office after 3:15. If you arrive after 3:15, please go through the carline or wait until the carline is finished.
We are also NOT allowing walk-ups before OR after school. You must park at a numbered signed in the morning and drive through the carline in the afternoon. Your students may also walk home. You may not park in one of the lots or on the street and walk up to the front door.
We want to make sure students and parents are safe as well as keep that area clear for emergency situations.
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Weekly Schedule
Monday, April 11th:
Tuesday, April 12th:
- Picture Day (individuals/classes)
Wednesday, April 13th:
- School Librarian Day!
- STEAM Club
Friday, April 15th:
- NO SCHOOL!
Monday, April 18th:
- Rock it in RED! (Wear red)
- MAP/iREADY Assembly @ Lunch
Tuesday, April 19th:
- Brilliant in BLUE (Wear blue)
- ELA MAP Testing begins!
- Watkins Night @ Springfield Cardinals (see below)
Wednesday, April 20th:
- Prove it in PURPLE (Wear purple)
- ELA MAP
- Glowing in NEON (Wear neon)
- ELA MAP
- STEAM Club
Friday, April 22nd:
EVERY Watkins student and teacher will receive 2 FREE tickets, courtesy of the Springfield Cardinals.
In addition, Mrs. Clark will give away 10 tickets.
For those interested in purchasing additional tickets, the Cardinals will be offering a group discount, which is $2 off the regular ticket price.
PLEASE call the box office at (417) 863-2143 to purchase your tickets. When calling, identify which school you’re with so box office staff can do their best to get your seats close to your group (seats together cannot be guaranteed).
BONUS: $2 Hot Dogs and Bratwursts on Tuesday nights!!!
From our technology department:
Students will now be charged to replace cases, chargers, and devices.
Student charges for repairs and replacements started back this week.
The charges are:
Case Replacement: $10 free/reduced lunch and full pay lunch
Charger replacement: $10 free/reduced lunch and $25 full pay lunch
Device repair: $10 free/reduced lunch and $25 full pay lunch
Device Replacement: $25 free/reduced and $50 full pay lunch
Our Watkins staff is amazing!
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I know you value all those who work at Watkins.
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From the Nurse:
April Health News - from your school nurse
Spring Safety Tips: Continue to take everyday precautions against viruses such as flu, covid and common colds!
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 protective clothing, even on cloudy days. It is important to get a healthy dose of sunshine each day J
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.