Principal's Message
Good evening Webster families,
I hope that you were able to enjoy our three day weekend and re-energize as we celebrated Presidents Day. According to National Today, Every third Monday of February (February 20) we celebrate Presidents’ Day in all its patriotic glory. Many people relish their day off of work, but they might be surprised to know that that was the point! In 1971, Presidents’ Day moved in an effort to create more three-day weekends for the public in the hope that this would inspire greater productivity nationwide. It was believed that at this point in the year, the restorative effects of the winter holidays have begun to fade and people need another break to regain some of that lost stamina.
We had a great NED Assembly on Friday afternoon. This assembly encouraged children to have a Growth Mindset. Please join us at our PTA meeting on Tuesday, when I will further discuss this and the "power of yet!"
I will also be presenting information regarding Title I funding at Webster. The link to join the PTA meeting remotely is:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yjt-hhfi-oeh
Or dial: (US) +1 541-600-2391 PIN: 696 681 671#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yjt-hhfi-oeh?pin=4750240076533
The Webster Read-A-Thon, which will continue through March 3rd, and the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge are ongoing. Please see the information below.
Cal Fresh will be at Webster on Wednesday beginning at 7:30am.
Also on Wednesday is our Domenico's Restaurant Night. Give yourself a break from cooking and support Webster students!
This is our last week with Ms. Tatoulian, our amazing Theatre Arts resident artist. Our TK - 2nd graders are thoroughly loving their time on stage.
We will have a school tour for any prospective families on Friday at 8:30am. Please spread the word among family and friends.
Mrs. Chapman's class will take a field trip to the Pasadena Museum of History this Friday.
This week, all Webster teachers will be continuing our Anti-racism training. We continue to learn, listen, and reflect. We strive for diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our Webster community.
Thank you to all families who are working with us on a safe drop-off and pick-up for all students and for all of your positive comments.
Parents are not to drive into nor "hover" in the staff parking lot at drop-off nor pick-up. This is a safety concern as well as a matter of respect.
Visit the calendar on our website to see all activities and events scheduled:
Looking Ahead:
- Feb. 27-March 3: Read Across America Dr. Seuss Spirit Week
- March 6: See's Fundraiser Kickoff
March 16: Spring Picture Day
March 17-19: 4th and 5th grade Astrocamp
March 24: Staff Development Day (no school) and Spring Fling
March 25: Math Field Day
March 30: Banked Day 11:55am Dismissal
March 31: Cesar Chavez Day (no school)
April 3-7: Spring Break (no school)
May 9-13: Book Fair
May 29: Memorial Day (no school)
May 31: 5th Grade Promotion
June 1: Last Day for Students 12:30pm Dismissal
June 2: Last Day for Teachers
WEBSTER WOLVES ARE STRONG AND SMART!
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Ms. Almaraz class at the Lower Arroyo with Children Investigate the Environment | Growth Mindset in Action! Way to go Ms. Aghoian. |
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The NED Show
As you know we recently hosted an all school event called NED’s Mindset Mission. We trust your student was encouraged by the show which taught about having a positive Mindset for learning and life!
Mindset Mission yoyos are still available for purchase to support the free show and message. If your student has already purchased a yoyo, here is an important link to help them get off to a good start with proper string length adjustment, click here.
Additionally, here are a couple of our favorite follow up home resources from the Mindset Mission website. You may want to use these with your child as they are designed to go hand in hand with the program.
NED Coloring Face Masks
Parent Encouragement Notes
If you'd like additional resources, they are available here.
And don’t forget to ask your student what they learned in the show about having a growth mindset from YET the Yeti, Captain Kindly and during NED’s visit on the spaceship!
Educating together!
Kids Heart Challenge
Dear Families - Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicked off on February 9th! We are proud to support the American Heart Association and Be the Torch in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will get recognized at our kick-off!
- REGISTER at http://www2.heart.org/goto/websterpusd
- TAKE THE CHALLENGE to Move More or Be Kind and earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband when we kick-off!
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts!
Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!
Join Webster Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Today!
Sign up for the PTA today by following this link:
https://jointotem.com/ca/pasadena/daniel-webster-school-pta
Please join us and become a member today! We invite every parent, teacher and neighbor to join with the PTA as we work to make Webster the best school of choice in PUSD and a great place for our kids!
Webster PTA has and does support our students in the following ways:
- The Music & Instrumental program
- Playground equipment and shade structures
- IPADS and apps for class instruction and interactive learning
- Lego Robotics
- School Supplies
- Assemblies
- The Art Loft
- The Garden
- Community events; movie nights, restaurant nights, sock hop, fall festival, pancake breakfast, Back to School social and more!
Birthday Shout-outs on the Webster Marquee
Celebrate your child's birthday with a personalized message on the Webster marquee. Request and donation of $10 must be submitted by the Thurdsay, one week before it will appear. Pay by cash or check, payable to ANNUAL FUND with "Webster Marquee" in the notes. You may also pay online using the following link.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are authorized for assisting with the supervision of
students. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Jahjah, our community assistant at jahjah.arpy@pusd.us
All volunteers must provide either: a) proof of Covid vaccination prior to starting any
volunteer work; or, b) proof of a negative Covid test performed by a medical
laboratory provider weekly. Proof of vaccination may be provided in the form of a
Covid vaccination card or a screenshot of a digital record with a corresponding QR
code.
Proof of Covid vaccination must include the individual’s name and date(s) of
vaccine administration.
● Proof of vaccination or negative weekly test results for Level 1 volunteer records
should be completed and retained at the school site using the attached “Volunteer
Vaccination/Negative Test Result Attestment” form.
● Volunteers must record their time at the school site using the same “visitors log” that
denotes their name, entry/leave times, phone number, and email address.
● Volunteers are expected to follow the same Covid exposure and quarantine/isolation
protocols that PUSD staff follow as part of the Covid Safety Plan.
Tax Deductible Giving through Webster's Annual Fund
Daniel Webster Elementary School has been honored as a California Distinguished School. Great teachers, strong leadership, and parent involvement make Daniel Webster a great school to send our children.
In addition to the great education our students receive, they are also provided with various opportunities to participate in our music and arts activities. We're asking for your support to continue this legacy by donating to the Daniel Webster Annual Fund and help us reach our goal of $50,000.
These funds will be used to financially support our music and arts programs, and to support the instructional goals set forth by the School Site Council
We would like to see every family donate at least $1.00 per week ($50 for the school year) for each child they have enrolled at Daniel Webster.
Think of it as donating less than the cost of a weekly cup of coffee or soft drink to help ensure that your child receives a high quality education.
If you can donate more, we would encourage you to donate towards our Giving Tree. We have various levels of donations:
Bronze - $100
Silver - $200
Gold - $300
VIP - $500 or more
If you are not able to contribute financially please consider donating your time and talents.
To donate:
- Visit our online donation form
If you are making matching gifts through an employer, please let them know that they must provide PEF's information to their employer in order for us to confirm their gift.
Fundraising Opportunities
Amazon Smile - As you are doing your shopping, please keep Webster in mind. Amazon Smile donates money from purchases back to our school at no cost to you. Simply go to smile.amazon.com and enter Daniel Webster Elementary PTA as your charity of choice.
Annual Fund - Visit our online donation form
If you are making matching gifts through an employer, please let them know that they must provide PEF's information to their employer in order for us to confirm their gift.
Box Tops - Box Tops can still be clipped and put into an envelope or ziplock bag and turned into the school in the Box Tops box provided under the shade structure at the drive-thru. You can also upload the virtual version off your receipt. The app is called “Box Tops”. Select Webster as your school of choice and follow the instructions to set up an account to get credit.
