Wildcat Wonderings
January 6th
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 9th
- Parents as Teachers Storytime 4:00 (library)
- K-prep (for incoming K) 5:30 (library)
Tuesday, January 10th
Wednesday, January 11th
Thursday, January 12th
Friday, January 13th
Monday, January 16th
Tuesday, January 17th
Wednesday, January 18th
Thursday, January 19th
Friday, January 20th
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".
What goals do you want to accomplish this year?
Let’s fight the flu together!
Influenza is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs) that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and the worsening of other chronic health conditions. Flu symptoms may include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches.
The top five most virus-contaminated areas in the home are:
1. Telephones (have you cleaned your cell phone lately)
2. Appliances such as the refrigerator and microwave
3. Faucets
4. Light switch and door handles
5. TV remotes
We can protect and strengthen our own immunity by following good health guidelines:
- eating nutritious foods
- taking daily walks
- sleeping 8 –10 hours a night
- Wash hands frequently, do the elbow cough, and disinfect hot spots at school, work, and home.
- reducing stress
- and smiling daily
Treat the symptoms if you must, but avoid giving aspirin to children because it may cause a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome.
Please keep all sick children home from school especially if they are exhibiting respiratory and stomach symptoms! If you are unsure – stay home and call your health care provider or school nurse for advice.
Allergy & Asthma season is hitting us HARD this year as well. Monitor all symptoms closely and follow your health care provider’s advice. If your child has asthma, it is extremely important to keep an inhaler at school.
Enjoy a healthy holiday season!
