WMS Friday Forecast

As we move through the school year and as we end Kindness Week here at Wredling, it is important to reflect on the values that we want to instill in our children. One value that is particularly important is kindness. We all want our children to grow up to be happy, healthy, and successful. But kindness is also a critical component of success in life. Teaching our children to be kind is essential, and it is something that we can all work on together.

The benefits of kindness are many. Studies have shown that performing acts of kindness can actually increase levels of happiness and well-being. Kindness also helps to build strong and positive relationships with others. When we are kind, we show others that we care about them, and we create a sense of trust and goodwill.

In addition to the personal benefits of kindness, there are also societal benefits. Kindness helps to create a sense of community and belonging. Showing kindness to others leads to creating a more positive and supportive environment, and we promote a culture of caring and compassion.

So how can we teach our children to be kind? There are many ways, but here are a few ideas:

1. Lead by example. Children learn by watching what we do, so it is important to model kindness in our own actions and behavior.

2. Praise kindness. When we see our children being kind to others, we should make sure to acknowledge and praise their behavior. This helps to reinforce the importance of kindness and encourages them to continue to act in kind ways.

3. Encourage empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. By encouraging our children to think about how others might feel, we can help them to develop empathy and compassion.

4. Teach conflict resolution skills. Conflict is a natural part of life, but it is important to teach our children how to resolve conflicts in a peaceful and respectful way. This can help them to develop positive relationships with others and promote a culture of kindness and understanding.

Teaching our children to be kind is essential for their success. By modeling kindness, praising kind behavior, encouraging empathy, and teaching conflict resolution skills, we can help our children to develop into kind, caring, and compassionate individuals who will make the Wredling and the world a better place.

Thank you for your continued support in promoting kindness at Wredling and in our community.

Enjoy your weekend!

Tim

Middle school exploratory forms were sent home last Wednesday with your students and were due back to our Student Services office by February 22, 2023. If you have not already done so, please get this form turned in ASAP as we are preparing for the next school year. Course Descriptions can be found on our website under academics. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's counselor.

Congratulations to our current RedHawk Pride recipients. Know that we appreciate your effort, how you treat others, and how you follow our Guidelines for Success!

Current recipients (presented by):

• Gabriella Ascher from the Infinity Team
• Elaina Asimor from the Infinity Team
• Grace Barnum from Mr. McPeak
• Jacob Bear from Your RISE Teachers
• Jackson Bongard from the Infinity Team
• Klay Brennan from Mrs. Sienko
• Dweny Geeth from the Infinity Team
• Kaegan Hammond from Srta. Zmich
• Adnan Kendic from the Infinity Team
• Grayson Lemp from Your RISE Teachers
• Gabby Martinez from Ms. Vizcarra
• Atharva Patel from the Infinity Team
• Lyla Phil from Mrs. Wilczek
• Sage Riordan from the Infinity Team
• David Rodriguez from Sra. Kuretsky
• Jocelyn Rodriguez from Mrs. Amadei
• Lucy Sader from Your RISE Teachers
• Arpan Shah from Mrs. Kerby
• Jon Speciale from Sra. Kuretsky
• Brendan Szerlong from Mrs. Bennett
• Madeleine Steinhauser from Mrs. Spotak
• Grace Tosaw from the Infinity Team
• Ella Joy Won from the Infinity Team & Mrs. Nackovic

2nd Semester Non-Attendance Days for Students

• March 3rd - Friday - Kane County Institute Day

• March 27th - 31st - Spring Break

• April 7th - School Improvement Planning Day
  
  

2nd Semester Early Release Dates for Middle School

• March 22nd - Wednesday. Dismissal at 2:52 PM for all students

• April 26th - Wednesday, Dismissal at 2:52 PM for all students

Read the winter addition of the LRC Community Newsletter! The LRC Community Newsletter is designed to share information on literacy-based special events and programs in our area as well as promote a joy for reading and technology in the homes of D303 families.

Join us at next Parent University, Identifying and Supporting Students with Anxiety, on March 1st from 9:30 - 10:30 am and 6:30 - 7:30 pm. This will be presented by Allyse Rehak, MA, LCPC with Riverview Counseling Services at the Haines Center in Community Room 140. Come learn more about anxiety and how to build your child’s emotional health.

Click here to register. We hope to see you there!

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