The Puma Pride
Week of January 7, 2019
Message from the Principal
Welcome back, and Happy New Year! Fortunately, our shortened week last week was just what we needed to get back into the swing of our school routine. The classrooms are gearing up for an exciting 2019 year. With the New Year upon us, many of our classrooms are reflecting on the first half of the year and setting goals for future learning. This is also a good time for family conversations about setting personal and academic goals. From the words of Mark Twain--“To live a fulfilled life, we need to keep creating the "what is next," of our lives. Without dreams and goals there is no living, only merely existing, and that is not why we are here.”
With two marking periods remaining in the school year, there will be many new challenges and learning opportunities in the classrooms to move our students towards academic success. Together we can assist our students in reaching their highest potential.
All the best for a fantastic week ahead!
Cathy Perkins
Kindergarten Goals
Winter STEM Activities
Service Project Opportunity, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for all Willow Dale students & families
Between now and January 21, 2019, our school will be holding our annual used children’s clothing and equipment drive for:
Cradles to Crayons
Cradles to Crayons is a local organization that provides, free of charge, the basic essentials that low-income and homeless children need to be safe, warm, valued, and ready to learn.
Here’s how you and your whole family can help:
Bring in gently used or new items (see list);
Come to WDES on Monday, 1/21/19, 9 – 12 noon, to sort and bag all the donations; and/or
Volunteer to drive to the C2C local site to drop off our school’s donations that same day.
We need to know who can help on MLK Day, (all children must be accompanied by an adult), and who is willing to drive to the drop-off site. If you would like to volunteer for either or both, please let Mrs. Kerber know at: kerbha@centennialsd.org.
Sponsored by Willow Dale’s No Place for Hate Committee.
Cold Weather Guidelines for Recess
Below 60 degrees—Jacket or long sleeves
Below 50 degrees—Coat and long pants
Below 32 degrees—Gloves and hats to go outside
Below 20 degrees—Shortened recess (5-10 minutes)
Below 10 degrees—Indoor recess
All temperatures represent the “feels like” number
*If you you are in need of coats, hats, gloves- Contact the School Counselors:
Ms. Hopkins: hopkle@centennialsd.org
Ms. O'Brien: obride@centennialsd.org
A Message from the School Nurse
Cold and Flu Season
We are entering cold and flu season! The best prevention against
illness is of course vaccination so don't forget your yearly flu shot!
The flu vaccine is also available as a nasal mist for some patients.
The best way to prevent the spread of germs is, of course, hand
washing. Stress the importance of this to your children in order to
keep them healthy and able to learn! Make it fun for them and sing
songs to make sure they are doing a good job!
The Willow Dale Nurse’s office does not keep cold and cough medicine in stock. If your child requires over the counter medicine, we advise they take it prior to the school day. Please be careful when administering any medication that may make your child drowsy.
If your child is having any fever or vomiting, they should stay home
until symptom-free for 24 hours. We are trying to keep all of our
students happy and healthy during this time of year!
If you have any medical questions, please contact Mrs. White - whitde@centennialsd.org or 215-441-6093.
Home and School Meeting
Monday, Jan 7, 2019, 06:15 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Candy Bar Bingo
Friday, Jan 18, 2019, 06:30 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
ALL SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED
Monday, Jan 21, 2019, 08:45 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Cradles to Crayons - Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Monday, Jan 21, 2019, 09:00 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Spelling Bee
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019, 01:30 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Crazy Hair Day
Friday, Jan 25, 2019, 08:45 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
All Schools Closed - Teacher In-Service Day
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019, 08:45 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
January 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