Wildcat Newsletter
December 2014
Note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
You’ve probably seen our bright yellow happy face t-shirts by now. The t-shirts represent our C² club. C² stands for Culture of Caring. This initiative started at Leander High School in May 2010 in response to students’ desires to create a more positive culture at school. Below are bullets from LHS’s presentation on September 1, 2011:
• C² began as a club coalition at Leander High School in May of 2010. The purpose of the club is to promote a culture of kindness and bring awareness to the issue of bullying in schools today.
• C² activities are developed and implemented by students with assistance as needed from sponsors. All activities are intended to create a culture of kindness and acceptance within the school community.
Our C² members’ and sponsors’ goal is to establish a culture of kindness at Whitestone Elementary. They will do this through school wide assemblies, Kindness Week activities, mix it up lunches, and a wall of kindness recognizing random acts of kindness. Wearing the C² yellow happy face t-shirt is a visual reminder that we support a safe school where kindness is valued. Thank you to Mrs. Travis, Mr. Silvers, Mrs. Middleton and Mr. Romero for sponsoring this program!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Webster
Leader In Me
Whitestone students continue their learning with the Leader in Me habits. November students learned about putting first things first. *Work then play*. You can reinforce this habit at home by reminding students to do their homework first then they can play. The habit for December is Think Win-Win. Students learn to balance getting what they want with consideration for what others want. They learn to listen to others without interrupting, voice their opinion and look people in the eye when talking. Together students can compromise and come up with a plan. Think Win-Win!
Lost 'n Found
If your child(ren) are missing items of clothing, water bottles or lunch boxes, please check our Lost and Found.
All items not picked up by Dec. 19th will be donated to the LISD Clothes Closet.
Upcoming Events
Book Fair Dec. 8th-Dec. 12th at noon
Breakfast and Books on Dec. 9th from 7:15 am-7:45 am
A+ FCU Deposit Day on Dec. 11th from 7:15 am-8:00 am
PTA-Holiday Social on Dec. 11th 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Class Holiday Parties on Dec. 19th
Spelling Bee for 3rd-5th grade on Jan. 9th at 8:30 am.
Winter Break Dec. 20th-Jan. 4th
Student Ownership of Learning
Their role as a learner is to be resilient, put in the effort and work hard to achieve their goals. Please let me know if you have any comments or questions, we are always looking for ways to improve. Happy Holidays!
Using a number line for math
Thank you to our Veterans!
C2 creating the Wall of Kindness
Whitestone Elementary
At Whitestone Elementary we are inspiring the leaders and thinkers of the future.
Wildcat Wednesday-Wildcat T-shirts
College Friday-College T-shirts
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
Website: http://whitestone.leanderisd.org/
Location: 2000 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, TX, United States
Phone: 512-570-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitestoneElementary
Twitter: @whitestone_elem