Werner Weekly

January 29, 2021

Note from Mr. Camp

Dear Werner Community,


Things continue to go well with kids back in school! Again, we appreciate your continued support with following the protocols for safety and our changes with arrival/dismissal procedures. Let's keep up the great work and being a community that cares for each other!


As we begin February, we have started the process of planning for the 2021-2022 school year. As part of our planning process, we ask our community to give use feedback on our priorities for next year to help guide our budget and staffing plan. You can access this brief survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BG237G8. This survey takes less than 5 minutes will be open until February 12. We appreciate your time in giving us input to help guide our decisions for building a staffing plan that supports our school.


I hope you all all have a great weekend and time with your families!


Sincerely,

Hayden

Coming Up

Stay up-to-date with the Werner School Calendar

February 3- Picture Retake Day

February 11-PTA Meeting 10:00 am (virtual)

February 15-Work Day- No School for students

February 23- Werner Dines Out: Red Robin

NEWS FROM WERNER

Picture Re-Take Day: February 3

Picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3. Students wishing to replace their original fall photos must bring the picture packet to the photographer in order to have the replacement done for no additional cost. Students who may have missed picture day in the fall and wish to have a picture taken for the yearbook and/or to order photos can do so on this day. There are picture order envelopes in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the school office, prior to 2/3/21, to pick one up. Please call with any questions - 488-5550. Thank you!

Healthy Kids Club 5210+ Challenge

Dear Werner Families,

I am excited that Healthy Kids Club is still offering their 5210+ Challenge. 5210+ runs from February 1 through February 28. This challenge is a great way for families to see which areas of health kids are excelling in and which areas kids need to think about more. All your family has to do is fill out the attached pdf by either printing them or checking the boxes within the pdf. Also, I have attached the instructions pdf and a link to a fun video that explains what to do.


This is a different way of doing the challenge from years passed, but it will be just as fun! In the beginning of March, I will provide a link for you to record your results. The prizes are: 1) finding out about kid’s health, 2) a t-shirt if kids get 80 or more checks on their health logs, 3) extra credit in PE, 4) money for our school if we get enough participants.


Besides Werner kids participating, anyone in your family can participate too!

Have fun and let me know if you have any questions.


Coach J. – Doug


Tracking Log Instructions and FAQ

5210+ Challenge Log

5210+ Challenge | UCHealth Healthy Kids Club

Valentine's Day Plans

Due to this year’s restrictions, we will not have the normal classroom parties we are accustomed to. Students will continue the tradition of bringing in Valentines to share with their classmates. Students will need to bring those in on Feb. 11 and will take home on Feb. 12. Individually wrapped candy is okay, but students will eat these at home. Classrooms are planning a fun activity to do with students in place of the normal parties on Feb. 12. Your child’s teacher will have more details.
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Reminder: Changes to Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

Drop-Off Procedures

· Students may arrive no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and should proceed to their classroom. Breakfast may be picked up near the modular.

· Make sure students are prepared to immediately exit with their backpack, etc.

· Students should exit the passenger side of the car if dropped off in Drop-Off Lane.

· Keep pulling forward in the drop-off lane until you get near the front entrance.

· Parents should remain in the car. If you need to assist your very young child out, please park in south parking lot, or along surrounding streets (Roma, Highcastle, or Mail Creek) and help them get to an adjoining sidewalk. Let them walk to classrooms on their own.

· Parents should NOT walk their child to class. We will have staff available to direct and escort students to the correct classroom.

· Parents who are walking their students to school should not proceed beyond the fence lines on to the school grounds.

· REMINDERS: Wear your mask. No pets on school grounds. Stay off your cell phone while driving.


Pick-Up Procedures:

· Students are dismissed at 3:28 p.m.

· Students will walk out exterior classroom door to where you have agreed to pick them up (Pick-Up Lane in South Parking Lot, Highcastle Lane parking area, Roma Valley Lane, Mail Creek Lane north of school).

· If you are picking up in the Pick-Up Lane, please wait patiently in your car and keep pulling forward. Please do not get out of your car. If you have difficulty finding your student, please find a staff member. Staff will be on duty to help direct students. Staff will help student find you and get in the car on the passenger side.

· If you are parked along one of the surrounding streets, please either wait in your car or off the school grounds. Please note, there is no parking along Mail Creek Lane adjacent to the parking lots.

· REMINDERS: Wear your mask. No pets on school grounds. Stay off your cell phone while driving.


Please do not drop-off or pick-up in the north parking lot unless you have a disability parking placard. This lot is for staff parking and buses.


Be patient, understanding, and kind. Our staff will do our best to load kids safely and efficiently into cars. We will adjust as the situation warrants and keep you in the loop with any changes.

Werner Phase 4 Details

Stay up to date with practices and protocols on our Phase 4 Details site. This will be updated throughout the time we are in this phase.

Planning for 21-22 School Year

It's that time of year that we are working on planning for next year and need your help. If you have moved this year, please make sure you let the office know of your change if you haven't already. For those that have moved out of our attendance area, you will need to apply for School of Choice. Also, If you know that you won't be at Werner next year, please let our office know (488-5550). This does not pertain to 5th grade students. If you have any questions about enrollment, please check with our School Secretary, Mrs. Whetsell (488-5550).

Staff Favorites

We often get questions about our staff and their favorite things (for appreciation, etc.). You can access those remotely at Staff Favorites.

Technology Support Tips

Here are some quick tips for you for technology support: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kIdDrdd0hFk3lusUIx9AKy56KLPtYUGrzzgbDtDD5_U/edit?usp=sharing.


You can also use the Tech Portal for tech support when you need it: https://techportal.psdschools.org/. If you have any other questions about technology, please contact our Media Specialist, Debbie Powers, at dpowers@psdschools.org.

Box Tops for Education

For over 20 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn cash for their school, with products they already buy. Now you can simply scan your store receipt with the Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online.


Last year, Werner made $195 from this simple act. For more information, please go to: https://www.boxtops4education.com/. You can also drop off your box tops at the office. Thanks for your support!

Lunch Menu

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NEWS FROM WERNER PTA

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Message from PTA

Your PTA knows how hard this year has been and we want to support our Werner families in whatever ways we can. If you have a child who attends Werner or a spouse who works at Werner and you own, or are employed by, a business that you would like to promote, please complete the form below. This information will be compiled and shared with our Werner community so that we can bring more business to each other. If you have any questions please email PTA Treasurer, Patti Haswell, at haswellpatti@gmail.com. Please note that this directory is only for families directly affiliated with Werner. Thank you.


https://forms.gle/tM7modi1SHb1X1p99

HELP NEEDED: Pictures for the Yearbook

We are still planning to have a yearbook this year and need your help with pictures. Please add any pictures from spirit days, special activities, remote learning, etc. to our Werner Photo Album.

NEWS FROM PSD

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Resources for those facing housing and food hardship

The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial hardships for many in our community, leading to housing instability and food insecurity. There are financial resources available to help families and landlords and protections in place to help people stay housed. The PSD Department of Language, Culture, & Equity has worked with community partners to put together resources to support families.

Please see the LCE Family Resources Information (English and Spanish) for information on support with housing, food, and utilities.

PSD Newsletter-GHH

One of many ways information is shared is through the Great Happens Here community newsletter, which features timely information about the latest happenings in the district. GHH is emailed to families and interested community members about every two weeks.


Here is the most recent newsletter from PSD with Great Happens Here. For archived newsletters and information about how to sign up, go to: https://www.psdschools.org/department/communications.

PSD 2020-21 School Year

Stay up-to-date with PSD's plans, protocols, etc. for the 2020-21 school year at: https://www.psdschools.org/psd2020-21. This site will house all the information needed for the different phases and updates throughout the year.

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NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY