The internet has changed the way we communicate with each other and how quickly it takes place. It's also a hard thing to navigate when you are a teacher given the limited break time during the day. When your Wildcats are in the room, the attention is on learning. It's also why calls are sent to voicemail instead of directly into the classroom. We know how important communication is and do our best! That said, when teachers go home for the day, they, too, deserve time to enjoy their own families. It is not an expectation for them to call, text, message, or email in the evenings or on the weekends.
The other part about the internet is how it's become a place vent and critique. If you have a concern with something at Willow, the fastest way to have it addressed is by contacting the office. We appreciate your help and communication as we constantly try to improve.
Our Kindergarten classes braved the rain to visit the farm this week and our 1st graders are headed to the zoo next week. Next week on Thursday are school pictures. Unless you indicated otherwise on the "no photo" form, all students will be photographed. No payment is needed at this time.
Approximately 2 weeks after picture day, a proof will be sent home with your student and the proof will include package information with ordering instructions.
In November, students in K-2 will attend the James Hart presentation of Aladdin. We will use an "opt out" permission slip that will come home at the end of the month. We will plan on your Wildcat attending unless you return the form telling us otherwise. The Hart students do an amazing job every year! We highly encourage you to mark your calendars to attend with your family on November 16th and 17th at 7:00PM.
At the end of the month, weather permitting, we will have out annual Halloween Parade. The parade will start at 8:30 AM and you are invited to watch from the grass area along the sidewalks. As you prepare your child's costume, please keep the following in mind:
- weapons of any kind are not permitted
- masks or head coverings that impede the ability to see should not be worn
- if the weather is cool for the parade, a coat should fit over the costume
Your Wildcat should wear his/her/their costume to school in the morning and bring a change of clothes. While all of our students look adorable, please only take pictures of your own child. We have many students in the building who are not allowed to be photographed. We ask that you respect their parent/guardian's decision on this matter.
