Waterford News
December 2016
Christmas Messages for our Parents
I think you have been very good this year. I want to get you a very special present. I also think that I have been good this year. For Christmas I would like to Ginny Weasleys wand and puff. Have a good Christmas-Anna Schrock
Dear Mom and Dad,
I been good at school and when I'm at school I work very hard and I love you guys-Aden Gomez
Dear Mom and Dad,
You are the best mom I ever had. And dad thank you for playing with me. Mom and Dad I want to wish you a merry Christmas. P.S. I love you- Tavo
Dear Mom and Dad,
I hope you are having a good time and i want to ask for presents this year because I have been extra good this year and i hop to get extra presents this year Plezzzzz. Your excited good son-Milo
Querida Mama,
¡Yo para navidad quiero que estemos juntos para siempre! ¡Y quiero nuevos zapatos y nueva ropa! Y que ustedes agarren regalos también - Jimena
Mom and Dad for Christmas I just want family time and for all of us to be together. Aiden Yowell
Dear Mom and Dad,
I would like a library of books for Christmas.
Jessica Velazquez Valdes
Waterford Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Dec 10, 2016, 09:00 AM
Waterford Elementary School, Indiana 15, Goshen, IN, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Thank you!
We want to thank all the parents, grandparents and siblings of the Kindergarten students that were able to join us for our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Lunch. We appreciated the time you took out of your day to promote parent involvement. We would love it if you left some feed back, in our comments section below, on how we can make the lunch better for the other grades.
Also, a big congratulations to Amanda Witmer (mother of Elijah, Lucas and Abigail Witmer) and Nancy Esqueda (mother of Janeth and Jonathan Esqueda) for being the winners of the Butterball Turkeys.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Lunch with our Kindergarten Parents
Making Memories
1st Grade Christmas Lunch
In order to promote parent participation at Waterford, we will be having a number of "special lunches" this year. Our first Thanksgiving Luncheon for our Kindergarteners was a great success with a total of 100+ parents, grandparents and siblings being present. After making some adjustments, we are ready for another luncheon this December.
On Wednesday, December 14th, from 10:30-12:00,we are inviting the family of 1st Graders to join us for a Christmas Lunch. After lunch, time will be provided for you to do a special activity with your child in their classroom. Additionally, we will be raffling off Christmas hams and gifts.
Tickets will need to be purchased ahead of time and we are asking that you park on the south side of the building, in the cafeteria entrance. You will be signing in and waiting for your student with lunch starting promptly at 10:45am. Once you finish your lunch, your child will take you to their classroom so that you can complete a special craft activity together.
Invitations have been sent out, but for more questions please call Mrs. Medrano at 574-533-6811 ext. 3301.
Cold weather is coming soon!
Please remember to send your child to school dressed for the weather. With this unseasonably warm winter, please dress your students in layers as it is cold in the mornings and comfortable by the afternoon. Any lost jackets and sweaters maybe in the lost and found table.
Once the cold weather is officially here, remember to send your student with a coat, hat and gloves to wear outside. Although snow pants and snow boots are not required, they are recommended as students can not play in the snow without them. Students will still go outside for recess as long as the temperature is 20 degrees or higher and the wind chill is 10 degrees or above. Recess usually runs for about 15-20 minutes.
Nurse News
With the holidays around the corner, here are some guidelines to keeping students rested:
The ideal amount of sleep for most school age children is 10-12 hours each night. Many children do not get enough sleep and this can become even more challenging during the holidays. When children don’t get enough sleep, they cannot concentrate on their schoolwork, have trouble remembering things, become irritable and are more susceptible to illness.
Here are some tips that may help your child get enough sleep each night…
- Set a regular bedtime and stick with it.
- Establish a relaxing bedtime routine. This is a great time to read with your child.
- Monitor your child’s diet. Sugar and caffeine may cause problems with sleep.
- Create a calm, cozy sleep environment. Keep bedroom cool, quiet and dark.
(A nightlight is ok.)
About Us
Email: koverton@goshenschools.org
Website: http://waterford.goshenschools.org/
Location: 65560 S.R. 15 Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: 574-533-6811
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waterford.elementary
Twitter: @WaterfordElem