Wednesday Note
Greetings WPA Families,
Electronic Devices in School
Whit Holidays around the corner, and the gift purchasing season upon us, we want to offer a quick reminder of our electronic device polices. You can access our policy in full on our website.
Our Policy Defines Electronic Devices as…
"Electronic device" means a device that is used for audio, video, or text communication or any other type of computer or computer-like instrument including: a smart phone, a smart or electronic watch, a tablet, or a virtual reality device.
It also states….
Electronic devices, if brought to school, must remain out of sight in a bag or backpack and be turned off during the School day.
Parent Tip: The Power of Reading Together
Building Background Knowledge:
Did you know that having knowledge on a wide range of topics has a significant impact on students reading? When you explore different topics through stories and experinces, your child gains valuable context that enhances their understanding of the world around them and is a vital skill in reading comprehension as they get older.
Things to Try:
Read from different types of books, on a wide variety of subjects. Non-Fiction books for children have come a long way. Try adding a page or two from a children’s encyclopedia (Usborne makes some beautiful ones for your kids and DK for older students) or “The Way Things Work” to your nightly reading.
Watch a documentary or Nat Geo series on their favorite Animal as a family.
As your librarian about their recommendations for non-fiction picture books.
Take time to read and discuss informational signs at national parks, museums, and hikes.
Before a family trip, check out a few books about the place you will be visiting, or a physical
features you will see. (The “Over and Under…” booky by Kate Messner are a favorite for making
everything from snow to a trip to the pond a bit magical. The Backpack Explorer books are
another favorite for local “adventures”.)
Listen to an informational podcast for kids while you are in the car. “But Why?, Brains On, and
WOW in the World all come highly recommended for kids.
For older kids: check out Young Readers editions of popular non-fiction books adapted for children and teens.
Make reading a regular part of your routine—whether it’s bedtime stories or weekend adventures in the library. Your engagement not only nurtures strong readers but also fosters a lifelong love of learning. Happy reading!
In case you missed it: Information Previously Shared but Worth Repeating
Mid-Year Testing
In the coming weeks, we will begin Interim RISE assessments. These assessments help us individualize and improve our instruction to all students. If you have any questions regarding these assessments, please contact us.
Coats for Kids
The Bountiful City Rotary Coats for Kids program has several vouchers available to WPA families who need warm clothing for the year. These vouchers allow families to get warm weather clothing from Walmart for WPA students and their siblings at no cost to their parents. If your family would benefit from this program, please contact Mary Anne in the front office.
PBS November Reading Challenge
Every year PBS sponsors a reading challenge for students and rewards them for participating with a free adventure pass to get into different museums, parks, zoos, etc., throughout the year. It is one of our favorite programs because it supports literacy through reading and exposure to various experiences that help build background knowledge in kids. You can find more details here.
Thanksgiving Break - One full WEEK!
We will not have school Monday, November 25th - Friday, November 29th in a combination of teacher training and the Thanksgiving holidays. Enjoy the extra time with your families.
Second Term After School Club
Builders Club on Mondays
This club is designed to motivate, engage, and challenge your students to develop their skills in problem solving, creativity, peer interaction, relationships, and imagination using Legos to build and create Amazing things!!
Grades: K-6
Where: Gym
When: Mondays
Time: 2:35 -3:35
Cost: $25.00
Dates for the Club: November 4th, November 11th November 18th, December 2nd,
December 9th
Duration of Club: 5 weeks
Sign-up: In the front office Cash or Check Only
Teacher: Miss Randi
Parents, please make sure you pick up your students on time from Builders Club. If you do not pick up your students on time, they will be dismissed from the club with no refund!!
Board Game/Pokémon Club on Wednesdays
The After School
Board Game/Pokémon Club on Wednesdays
This club has several benefits to offer students:
1. Practicing social interactions: learning the value of sportsmanship, treating others with respect, and waiting your turn.
2. Critical thinking/problem solving.
3. Higher order thinking – working through multiple ways to solve a problem.
4. Awesome fun playing and learning old games they know and love and learning some new and exciting games they can share with their family and friends.
5. Whether you like to battle, trade, or just discuss all things Pokémon, this club is for you! Bring your cards and decks and join us for an hour of poke-tastic fun!
Grades: 2nd – 6th
Where: Gym
When: Wednesdays
Time: 2:35 -3:35
Cost: $25.00
Dates for the Club: November 6th, November 13th, November 20th, December 4th, December 11th
Duration of Club: 5 weeks
Sign-up: In the front office Cash or Check Only
Teacher: Miss Randi
Parents, please make sure you pick up your students on time from Board Game/Pokémon Club. If you do not pick up your students on time, they will be dismissed from the club, with no refund!!
Sport Stacking Club on Thursdays
This club is designed to develop, improve, and foster student’s cooperation, ambidexterity, hand-eye coordination, self-improvement, and competition skills by stacking 9 or 12 specially designed cups in pre-determined sequences as fast as possible. It is an individual and team sport that engages students at any age and at different skill levels.
Grades: K-6
Where: Gym
When: Thursdays
Time: 2:35 -3:35
Cost: $25.00
Dates for the Club: November 7th, November 14th, November 21st, December 5th, December 12th
Duration of Club: 5 weeks
Teacher: Miss Randi
Parents, please make sure you pick up your students on time from Sports Stacking Club. If you do not pick up your students on time, they will be dismissed from the club, with no refund!!