Mustang Bulletin
August 21, 2023
We hope that we are able to practice our school-wide expectations on the playground all week! Hopefully the weather forecast allows for a complete week of outdoor activities at school! We are proud of how our students have handled the heat advisory schedule and they have all adapted well to indoor recess.
Keeping the Rhythm
Band
Students practiced their instruments with Mr. Hix. They have grown so much already since the end of year performance! Keep up the hard work!
Dear West Wing Parents,
Please review the school dress code and ensure that your child is coming to school prepared to learn. We have had issues with the midriff showing and we want to avoid having to send students to the nurse to borrow clothing.
The District encourages students to take pride in their attire as it relates to the school setting. Students should dress in a manner that, in addition to the following guidelines, takes into consideration the educational environment, safety, health, and welfare of self and others. During the school day:
Clothing must cover the entire buttocks and not be see-through. Shirts and tops may not expose bare midriffs, bare shoulders, nor be deeply or narrowly cut in the front, back, or under the arms. Halter tops, spaghetti straps, and strapless tops are not acceptable. Clothing that exposes undergarments will not be tolerated for males or females.
Review the student dress code here.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Mrs. Schubert
Principal
Hello Families,
The motto this week in school is:
I am always communicating through my body language.
Our body language can reveal a lot about how we think, but it can also affect how we think.
For example, if a student believes a class is boring, they may express their thoughts by sitting with slumped shoulders and putting their head in their hands. Their body language reinforces their thoughts:
• I don’t like math.
• This will be boring.
• All I can do is wait for recess.
While their body language may result from their thoughts, if those thoughts become a habit, their body language will too. When students have a habit of assuming a posture of boredom in class, their body sends messages to their brain that they are bored, even if they aren’t bored yet. Our body language can affect our mood. When students make an effort with their body language by sitting up straight and keeping their heart toward the speaker, they are less likely to disengage in class.
Body language affects not only how the student perceives class but also how the class might perceive the student. When students have attentive body language, everyone believes they participate in class and give their all. This creates a better learning environment for everyone!
“You cannot not communicate!” -Paul Watzlawick
We are constantly communicating, not only with the people around us but with ourselves as well. This week is about helping our students help themselves by understanding how their body language can make their day better or worse.
Have an excellent week,
Danna Evans
All Things E.Q.
Office Updates
- ABSENCE/ATTENDANCE LINE: If your student will be absent for any reason, please report the absence by calling in to our voicemail line: (623) 376-5090.
- Arrival begins at 8:30 unless your student is coming early to eat breakfast. Students may not arrive before 8:30 unless they are buying breakfast in the cafeteria.
- Breakfast begins at 8:15 and ends at 8:40. Any student that is dropped off between 8:15-8:30 must report to the cafeteria and purchase breakfast. If your child is not purchasing breakfast please drop them off between 8:30-8:40.
- If you are visiting the campus please be sure to bring your drivers license. All visitors coming on campus will now use their drivers license to scan in and print a visitor badge. All visitors must also sign out when they leave campus and return their visitor badge to the office. No visitor will be allowed on campus without scanning in using their driver's license. Thank you!
We are very excited to begin our first season of 7th and 8th grade athletics! Our first games will be Tuesday, September 15.
Order softball and baseball gear now!
