Winnwood Elementary School
November/December 2021 News
From Dr. Copeland
Just a quick reminder to send students to school with a charged iPad. Our classrooms are not equipped to charge iPads at school during the day.
FIT (Flexible Instruction Time) will continue on Wednesdays when we return from break. During this time, all elementary students should continue their independent work and activities as assigned by their teachers at home. This time provides additional time for our teachers and staff to meet the needs of virtual students and families. Please make sure you are planning for your students' 1:40 dismissal on Wednesdays. If your child says they have no work to do, please reach out to his or her teacher.
Our first Virtual Craft night was a huge success. Be on the look out for more opportunities to participate in virtual family activities from Mrs. Wetzel.
Thank you for all of the energy you have put in to helping your student get through the challenges that 2020 presented. Your dedication to keeping your children safe while helping them learn and grow has been more than we could have imagined. On behalf of the Winnwood staff, we think you are amazing and we appreciate you!
Dr. Leah Copeland
Family Winter Fun Ideas
- Freeze Dance - Turn the music up and get goofy. Stop the music and freeze. It might also be fun to designate a DJ who stops the music and snaps a picture of each freeze. Those silly poses could be great fun to see later.
- Build a fort inside. Put pillows and flashlights inside for a fun place to read.
- Skeetball - You will need a box, ball, a pillow and a few bowls, buckets or baskets. You can check out this link to see assembly ideas. https://thedailystarr.com/2016/09/16/funfriday-homemade-haigler-skee-ball-tournament/
- Build a cardboard playhouse.
- Make tissue box monster feet. Use glue and paper scraps or whatever you like to decorate the outside of rectangular shaped tissue boxes. Little feet fit right inside the box where the tissues come out.
- Make paper bag puppets.
- Go on a winter hike. KC is full of walking trails that take on an entirely new look in the winter.
From The NKC School District Regarding Covid Procedures During Break
As our students head toward their final day of learning in 2020, we have an important update on COVID-19 procedures during Winter Break. All NKC Schools contact tracing operations will continue with a few changes in procedure.
If a student receives a positive COVID-19 test, probable diagnosis, or exposure notification during Winter Break, families should contact Student Services at 816-321-5004 immediately.
Although NKC Schools will be out of session for 16 days, all documentation, contact tracing, and health department reporting will continue. Due to the length of our break period, there is still potential for students and staff to be affected. Timely, accurate information regarding any cases will help us maintain these critical efforts and communication. Thank you for your partnership in this process.
Letters from your student’s principal about any positive cases will not be sent prior to the second week of Winter Break to allow staff and families uninterrupted time to rest and recharge. The district’s COVID-19 dashboard will not be updated during the break, but a special dashboard pertaining to Winter Break, alone, will be published upon our return.
As we enjoy and celebrate the holiday season, let’s all commit to continued practice of mitigation measures: wearing masks, washing hands frequently, social distancing whenever possible, limiting travel, and staying home when sick. We want your family to enjoy your break to the fullest extent possible. Your health and wellness is important to accomplishing that goal.
Even during the break, NKC Schools is committed to serving our families and community. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your student’s principal. Enjoy the well-deserved break ahead!