WWA's Weekly Newsletter
Week of May 15th, 2023
WWA's Mission: “Ensure all students are learning at high levels.”
Dear Parents,
Teacher Appreciation Week was a great week! Thank you to all families and students who took a moment to thank their teacher or a staff member for all their hard work all year long.
Additionally this year we had a great STEM Night with families and through the use of the Science Center. Thank you to all the families who were able to come out and enjoy the evening together.
Finally a big thank you to the PTSO and all the volunteers who helped make our Spring Fling happen for students this past Friday. Students and staff have been working so hard this year, it was a great opportunity for students and staff to enjoy and have some fun..
Items found below on this newsletter to be aware of
- Congratulations to one of our very own!
- Mandarin Camp
- PTSO news
- Health Tips from Nurse Carlini
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Johnny Brownlie
Principal
Congratulations!
Whispering Wind Academy has reason to be proud again as one of our very own, Uma Rosner, a 3rd grader in our Mandarin immersion program, has made it to the semi-finals of the Chinese-Bridge Proficiency Competition this week. This national contest for foreign primary school students is hosted by the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools and the Consulate-General of China in San Francisco. Uma's impressive Mandarin skills and talent have qualified her to compete against other top students from across the US West Coast on Saturday, May 20. The top two contestants will advance to the final round, where the winner will represent Team USA in the contest to be held in China in fall 2023. Congratulations, Uma, for representing our school on the national stage, and we wish you the best of luck in the semi-finals!
Student Council News
May 25th will be our last WWA Spirit Day! The theme will be Hawaiian Day so we hope many will participate.
PTSO
Thank you to all who helped out with the staff lunch last Tuesday and the Spring Fling.
We have our last Family Night Out/ Dine Around at Chick Fil-A on Monday, May 15th.
Our last PTSO meeting of the year will be Friday May 19th at 8am. Please see information below on board positions that are available.
Whispering Wind PTSO is looking for volunteers!
Vice President,Events - Responsibilities include coordinating all major fundraising events, researching and proposing new fundraising ideas; works to build relationships with organizations for fundraising; and recruit & schedule volunteers for events.
Treasurer Books - Keeps financial information up to date; monthly reconciliation and reporting of income and expense; prepares files for annual audit; assists with
annual budget preparation.
Treasurer Bank (non PVUSD employees) - Writes checks for payment and reimbursement of expenses; processes income received and makes bank deposits.
For more information email: hello@wwaptso.org
Duty Aide Position at WWA!
Lunch Time Duty Aide Position Available
10:45am - 1:15pm School Days $14.00 per hour
Come Join Our Team and Support Your School
Apply at: 2022-23 Duty Aide Whispering Wind Academy
It Can Take A Village!
Does your student have a social or emotional need that you think school staff may be able to help with? If so, consider completing the form link below so that our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support team can review your request and determine what next steps might be needed. Click on the picture below. LINK
