Wildcat Family Newsletter
August 2024
๐๐ Capturing Kids' Hearts ๐๐
Capturing Kids' Hearts is an exciting program designed to transform classrooms into vibrant, supportive, and engaging environments where students thrive! By focusing on building strong, positive relationships between teachers and students, this program brings the power of social-emotional learning (SEL) to life. It helps kids develop essential interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and self-regulation, all while creating a culture of respect and trust. With Capturing Kids' Hearts, students feel more connected, engaged, and enthusiastic about their learning journey.
At the elementary school level, social-emotional learning is incredibly important, and itโs where the magic truly happens! Young children are at a critical stage in their development, learning to understand and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and make smart, responsible choices. SEL programs like Capturing Kids' Hearts equip students with these crucial life skills, leading to better academic performance, fewer behavioral issues, and a boost in overall happiness and well-being. By embracing SEL, schools can create joyful, nurturing environments where every student feels valued, understood, and inspired to reach for the stars!
Each month, we will focus on one of the nine character words during morning announcements and classroom morning meetings. At the end of that month, we will host an afternoon assembly celebrating those students who exemplified that quality throughout the month. Keep your eyes open for those invitations!
It's going to be a great time and we are so excited to welcome you and your Wildcat to Washington Elementary this school year.
Let's get ready to ROAR!
๐๐ฎ Lunch Menu ๐ฅช๐
Breakfast costs $2.25.
Lunch costs $3.25.
You can load your child's account with lunch money here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action?clientKey=&requestAction=home
There's still time to apply for free/reduced lunch. It never hurts to apply! Click the link below to see if you qualify.
๐ Washington Wildcat T-Shirts for Sale ๐
๐ Meet the Teacher Night - AUGUST 15th ๐
Join us in the gym to kick off a great year! We will provide you with important and helpful information about the coming year, then release you and your Wildcat to meet your teacher! It's an exciting evening that you don't want to miss!
Doors open at 5:00.
Presentation starts at 5:30.
โ Put This On Your Calendar! โ
August 14th - Digital sign-up form for Creative Cats will be emailed
August 15th - Meet the Teacher/Open House (5:00 doors open; 5:30 presentation begins)
August 17th - Back-to-School Party at Wilson Park Splash Pad (11-1)
August 20th - First Day of School! Kindergarten Coffee (8-9)
Sept.1 - Last day to purchase a T-shirt
Sept. 3-6 - Creative Cats Club begins