What's Happening At Whitt! Feb. 8
Once a wolf, always a wolf!
The Kids' Heart Challenge!
The Kids Heart Challenge is happening now at Whitt Elementary, and every single dollar we raise during our event will help kids and families build healthier lives. We are so proud of our school community for making such a big difference!
As a reminder, ANY student who raises $150 or more in online donations by Tuesday, February 19th at 6AM will be recognized over announcements on Wednesday, February 20th as a special HEART HERO! Many students are very close to reaching $150 raised online, and it is not too late to get started!
Download the Kids Heart Challenge App or Visit www.heart.org/kidsheartchallenge to participate!
Learn more about how your donations help families just like Finn's.
GT Screening Information
Achoo! Preventing the Spread of Germs
Keep your family healthy all winter long by practicing everyday disease prevention tactics.
Stress the importance of handwashing. Because germs are invisible, it’s difficult for children to understand how dangerous a cough or sneeze can be. Be sure to stress
the importance of washing hands, using lots of soap and water, and scrubbing until there are bubbles—before meals and snacks, and after coughing, sneezing, or using a tissue. Many brands of liquid hand soap come in fun designs, scents, or colors, and letting children pick their own can be a fun way to encourage hand washing.
Use the “birthday song” method. Teach your child to wash his or her hands for as
long as it takes to sing the entire “Happy Birthday” song.
Cough like Dracula. Children need to learn to always cover their mouths when
they cough. Have your child cough into his or her sleeves, not hands, to prevent the spread of germs.
Keep hands away from eyes, nose, and mouth. Children sometimes
absentmindedly put their fingers in their mouth or nose, or rub their eyes. Help
your child keep his or her hands away from “germy” areas— eyes, nose, and mouth.
Trash the tissues. Used tissues are full of germs. Teach your child to immediately put used tissues in the trash, and then wash his or her hands.
Set a healthy example. Model all these healthy behaviors— sneezing into your elbow, washing your hands frequently—and your child will follow suit.
Our Second Graders Amazed Us with ARF!!
Congratulations to our incredible Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year!! We love Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Schoeck!
Mark Your Calendar!
February:
18-Student Holiday
22-Daddy/Daughter Dance
25-3rd and 4th Grade Math Checkpoint
26-3rd and 4th Grade Reading Checkpoint
March:
1-Wolf Howl @ 7:45
4-8-College Week
6-Multicultural Night
11-15-Spring Break
21-PTA General Meeting & Kinder Program 6:45pm
22-Student Celebrations
27-Spring Pictures
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Whitt Elementary
Website: http://www.wylieisd.net/whitt
Location: 7520 Woodcreek Way, Sachse, TX 75048, United States
Phone: 972-429-2560
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whittwolves
Twitter: @WhittWolves