Willow Parent Bulletin # 32

April 28, 2023

Wait, what? It is almost May?

Next week starts May. The ABC countdown to the end of the year has already started in many of our rooms. A for animal day on Thursday brought in a variety of "stuffies" including a 3 foot tall T-Rex. Be sure you are reading all communications from your child's teacher so you don't miss out on any fun or volunteering opportunities!

Bernie's Book Bank paid us a visit this week, too! This is the third time we have been the recipient of their generosity! If you'd like to learn more about the organization or donate to their work, click here: https://www.berniesbookbank.org/

HUGE thanks to our PTA volunteers! They gave their time this week to provide our Wildcats with the Book Fair. Next week they are sponsoring Screen Free Week. The community involved in PTA have always been strong supporters of all our schools. Please support their efforts to continue to help us. Beow you will see leadership opportunities as well as volunteer positions that will be open next year. If unable to do any of those, please be sure to join!

If you have not altready registered for next year, it needs to be completed by May 26th for students returning to the District. Fees are not due at the time of registration. The online registration link is below. If you would like to give input regarding your child and his her/their best learning environment, please fill out the link below or author your own letter. Those need to be completed by June 1, 2023.

Online registration

Paret input link

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Book Fair

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Satisfied Shoppers

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Great Selecton

Positive Office Referrals!

We love to see so many of our Wildcats following the Willow Way!

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Family Conversations:

Besides you, who encourages your child? This week, take a moment to thank those important people in your child's life.

Staff shout outs: Let staff know what you think!

Pre-K Yoga

Our PreK families enjoyed a morning full of fun and relaxation under the guidance of Liz Smith from Serendipity Yoga in Homewood. Liz is a former District 153 staff member who followed her dream and opened her own studio. To learn more: https://www.serendipityyogaandwellness.com/

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Popcorn, get your popcorn here!

Our Unifeid Champions were busy this morning selling popcorn to the staff. They have been working hard on their running and throwing skills and are now adding entrepenuers to their accomplishments. Good stuff, team!

Screen Free Week:

Next week starts our annual Screen Free Week, sponsored by PTA. It's the perfect time to put all those new books to use instead of playing videos or watching TV. C'mon Wildcats, we know you can do it!

PTA needs you!

Homewood PTA elections are coming up May 19th. The open elected positions are:

Vice President - Shadow President at meetings and assume duties as needed

Secretary - record minutes for all meetings, keep copies of bylaws and standing rules.

The following individuals are seeking a second term:

Amanda Weichinger, President

Cecilia Garcia, Treasurer

Kathi Leahy, VP Membership

Erica Van Shaik, VP Fundraising.

We also have several chair positions available, such as:

Book Fair- Oversee the planning of district Scholastic book fair.

Picture Day- Schedule school picture day with principals and school photo company.

Read-a-thon- Oversee planning for annual read-a-thon.

Screen free week- Oversee planning for annual screen free week.

If you are interested in volunteering for a position or would like more information, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to 153homewoodpta@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you Garden Club and Master Gardeners!

Our garden is truly shaping up beautifully! The garden club, working under the guidance of volunteer Master gardeners, have done a super job of retaking the space that had a mind of it's own during Covid.

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Speaking of Gardens...

Homewood PTA has the Spring Bulb Sale back! 50% of proceeds go to Homewood PTA and Flower Power Fundraising delivers directly to purchaser's homes. It's the perfect time to get these bulbs in the ground for summer blooms.

https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/homewoodpta