Mable Woolsey Vision Statement: We will build a nurturing community of life long learners while fostering opportunities for social, emotional, and academic growth to ensure that we help create productive members of society.

Mable Woolsey Mission Statement: We will provide a safe and stimulating environment. We will nurture a rigorous and adaptive learning community. We will support a child's natural desire to learn. We will inspire students to discover their fullest potential.

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At Mable Woolsey Elementary School, we are committed to recognizing the outstanding efforts of our dedicated staff members who continually go above and beyond for our students. Your nominations help us celebrate and acknowledge the exceptional contributions of our team. Please take a moment to nominate a staff member whom you believe exemplifies our school's values and dedication to student success.

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Our District-Wide Social-Emotional program, Character Strong, is an evidence-based, multi-tiered solution designed to support whole child success. Integrated into morning meeting lessons, Character Strong helps build a sense of community while developing essential life skills.

The aim of education is to prepare young people for success in all areas of life, including academic growth, college and career readiness, and overall life satisfaction. To achieve these goals, Character Strong focuses on three foundational outcomes:

A Sense of Belonging: Fostering an environment where every student feels valued and connected.

Improved Well-Being: Enhancing students' emotional health and resilience.

Increased Engagement: Encouraging active participation and investment in their learning and growth. By addressing these key areas, Character Strong helps lay the groundwork for students' long-term success and fulfillment.

This month is all about Perseverance. One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.” We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up. Perseverance is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Across grade levels, students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.

We hold PTO meetings every month and would love to see more families get involved. It's a great way to have a voice in your child's education and help make their school experience both fun and engaging, while also supporting our dedicated teachers. It truly takes teamwork and commitment from everyone to create a wonderful educational environment for our students. We hope to see you there!

A big thank you to everyone who helped make our Book Blast event a success! Before break, the students had the exciting moment of the big reveal, and each child got to take home a free book(s) for their personal library. The excitement was contagious as they eagerly waited for Mrs. Small to count down the moment to open the books during the morning announcements. It was such a joy to see their happy faces as they received their new books! This fundraiser is a fantastic way to get books into the hands of our students and spark a lifelong love for reading. We’re incredibly grateful to all the families who participated and the generous donors who made this event possible. Thank you for helping us bring smiles and foster a love for reading in our students!

Our students kicked off the holiday season with a festive and fun-filled Spirit Week during the last week before winter break. It was wonderful to see everyone getting into the spirit, dressing up in colorful outfits, and spreading joy throughout the school. Check out some of the pictures below!

Congratulations to our first grade students for winning the Turkey Behavior Challenge! They showed outstanding leadership by following expectations and setting a great example for others. As a reward, they enjoyed a fun cookie decorating activity – a sweet celebration of their hard work and great behavior. Way to go, first grade! Keep up the amazing effort! Be on the lookout for our next behavior challenge for the month of January!

Friday assemblies in the gym are an exciting way for students to kick off their day. The assembly is all about getting pumped up and celebrating the great things that happened throughout the week. Mrs. Small leads the event by reviewing the highlights she observed, announcing birthdays, recognizing positive office referrals, and awarding winner for the Mable Woolsey Way Ticket drawing. Students also get to show their school spirit by clapping along to the school fight song together.

Congratulations to our students who were selected in the Mable Woolsey Way Ticket Drawing for being safe, respectful, and responsible! Keep up the great work!

Happy Birthday to these students! They were celebrated during the morning announcements and received a birthday pencil to mark their special day!

Wishing our students, families, and staff a joyful holiday season! Enjoy your winter break, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!

Please click the link to learn about the Illness of the week and ways to stay healthy as well as other news from our wonderful nurses!

Illness of the Week

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community partners for their generous donations to support our students. From food and clothing to hygiene products and snacks, these contributions have made a significant difference in the lives of our students and families. We truly appreciate your willingness to step up and lend a helping hand. Your continued support means the world to us, and we are grateful for the positive impact you're making in our school community. Thank you!

January 6th- Teacher Institute Day

January 7th-School Resumes for Students

January 9th-PTO Meeting 5:30 PM

January 10th-Miles of Smiles forms are DUE

January 17th-Student Council Fun Friday: Dress like a Snowman Day

January 20th-NO SCHOOL MLK Day

January 24th-Community Giving Day: Knox County Humane Society (Wear animal print & Bring donations)

January 30th-Smencil Sales before school

January 31st-Switcheroo Day-Teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers

Mable Woolsey Elementary School

106 Pleasant Ave

Knoxville, IL 61448

Phone: 309-289-4134

Principal: Arryn Small asmall@bluebullets.org

Outreach Coordinator: Austin King aking@bluebullets.org

Secretary: Jamie Harter jharter@bluebullets.org

District Nurse: Jessica Lenz jessicalenz@bluebullets.org

Nurse: Christy Dunn cdunn@bluebullets.org