Willow Parent Bulletin #15

A few reminders to help navigate the change:

The buses will be slower when the weather is poor. It takes longer to get them loaded when you add boots and snow pants. More importantly, the drivers are taking care in safely transporting everyone on roads that may be slick or snow covered. Your patience is appreciated.

Please listen to any robo calls you receive from the District before calling back to say you missed a call.

Please also make sure that your voice mail isn't full so we can leave you a message, if needed. If your phone number, email, or contacts change... let us know so we can update our records.

Unless the "feels like" temp is under 20 degrees, students will be outside in the morning and at recess. Please be sure they are properly dressed.

Your Wildcat should be here by 8AM... 8:05 AM is considered tardy. When late, its starts the whole day off kilter... they have missed important morning information and community building time in class.

Please call the Office by 2 PM with any transportation changes for the day.

If your child cannot participate in any classroom activities, please make sure that your child's teacher is aware so an alternate assignment can be provided.

We cannot allow any outside food to be shared in class due to allergies.

We know this time of year can be pretty hectic; it is for us, too. If we can be of help, let us know. Supporting each other is always a priority for the Willow community.

We have over 20 members of the HF band coming today, December 9, to join the "Willow Band!" They will play inside with our wildcats and then serenade the bus students on their way out. If you need a little music pick-me-up for the weekend, meet us out back after school!

Below are a few pictures from the last Willow Band day. We were also joined by a couple of the 2nd grade classrooms who made "floats" in honor of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Whether it be spilled milk at lunch, a leaky water bottle, or not making it to the bathroom on time... accidents happen. When this happens, students come down to the nurse for a change of clothes and the wet items are sent home. We ask that the loaner clothes be cleaned and returned. Our supplies are currently running low. If you happen to be cleaning closets anytime soon, we are in need of boys and girls undies and pants/sweats/leggings in sizes 4-7. They can be dropped off in the office or with the nurse.

Being a Unified Champion school puts us in touch with a lot of helpful resources. Each week, I'll include suggestions on conversations that are great to have with you children. Maybe that's during dinner or while riding in the car. Turning off the technology and finding time to have meaningful conversations is a great way to build memories and stay in touch with each other.

Anyone can be a leader. Being a leader means setting a good example, helping others, and doing the right thing. This week, talk about how your child can be a leader. Challenge him/her/them to show you.

Sometimes leaders help people by doing small things that make a big difference. A great example was bringing in food during our food drive. Be sure to compliment your child when he/she/they help others this week.

Clubs have been going strong each Wednesday after school. We have some truly creative students! The next session starts on February 15th if your Wildcat did not participate this session. Please check the description, schedule and grade requirement for each before signing up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4aa5a72daaf58-willow

Dec13: Send in Shield test

Dec 16: PreK Fun Friday

Dec 19: hat and crazy socks day

Dec 20: silly sweater and scarf day/ Send in Shield test

Dec 21: favorite color day/ Grinch day in 1st grade

Dec 22: all school pajama day and early dismissal at 11:40 AM

Dec 23-Jan 8: Winter Break

Jan 9: Back to school- Happy New Year!

Jan 10: Send in Shield test

Jan 16: No School in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 17: Send in Shield test

Jan 24: Send in Shield test

Jan 31: Send in Shield test

The next Parent Workshop offered through Zoom is Parenting as a Team. This will be offered December 14th from 6-7 PM. The workshop is facilitated by a professional and will also incorporate time for your questions. Follow this link to register: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/VKiZm26nRjSPTHIZsuznSA

Kohl Children's Museum member families are invited to reserve FREE tickets to Animal Orchestra, a touring presentation on display in December in the Glen Town Center just two blocks south of the Museum.

This unique presentation was created by our friends at the Dolores Kohl Education Foundation and is making its world debut in Glenview.

Once upon a time when the world began, there was no music, no dancing, no singing. But the animals of Animalandia discovered music and formed an orchestra. Join the Animal Orchestra for a 35-minute performance that introduces young children to the music of the world.

Each ticket welcomes a family of up to 5, and each ticket comes with a free copy of the Animal Orchestra children's book.

KCM members can reserve free tickets (remember, each ticket admits up to 5 guests) with the discount code KCMFAM. Make a day of it with play at the Museum and a trip with the Animal Orchestra!

https://www.animalorchestra.org/