Dates:

• February 1st - Celebration Saturday for House Altruismo from 9:00-11:00am
• February 3rd - 11th - PTO Teddy Bear Sales
• February 14th - Teddy Bears Delivered
• February 17th - NO SCHOOL (President's Day)
• February 20th - Sock Hop Dance @5:30 - 8:00pm (Enter Door C)
• February 21st - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Institute Day)

**Our Spiritwear store is open! Each month our spiritwear store will be open from the 2nd through the Last Day of the next month. Then the store will close for one day (the 1st of each Month) in order to process and fulfill orders**

Whitehead has started working on a character trait per month in order to help our students grow in their social emotional health. This month we are working on SOCIAL AWARENESS. A huge part of social awareness is expressing your feelings appropriately through your words! Please encourage your kiddo at home to develop these characteristics as we work through them each month!

Each Friday, the house representing their colors the most will win a house point, so make sure to deck out from head to toe in your house color!

Every week on Friday, students will have the opportunity to purchase various house colored items that they can wear or use on Fridays during our House Assemblies! Please make sure to send as close to exact change as possible!

We are looking to make Whitehead the best school in RPS and we need your help! Please take a moment to fill out the survey below! The house with the most surveys taken will get 3 House Points!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRiSX1aGvVgFdt6SnKbRcVE-Jf36gAivY97eg37m_XxESSVQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Click on the below link to learn what's going on in our PE classroom!

We are noticing that more and more of our kiddos are coming to school extremely tired. Some are even falling asleep at their desks! Please take a look at the chart below to see some suggested sleep schedules.

School-age (6–13 years): 9–12 hours

• Waking up at 6am - Bedtime should be 9pm at the latest
• Bedtime 9pm - off electronics at least by 8pm

Please remember with the colder weather means kiddos should come to school with their coat, hat, and mittens! If there is snow on the ground they should also bring their snow pants and boots for sledding! Please begin to teach your kiddo how to zip up their coat and put their winter gear on so they can get outside to sled and play quicker! This independence will go a long way!

Norovirus and Respiratory Illnesses (Including Influenza) Are Going Around – Please Help Keep Our School Community Healthy!

1. Norovirus Prevention:

• Handwashing: Wash hands with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom or before eating. Hand sanitizer does not kill norovirus, so soap and water are essential to prevent its spread.
• Stay Home If Sick: If your child is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, they should stay home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours.

2. Respiratory Illnesses (Including Influenza):

• Coughs and Cold Symptoms: If your child has a persistent cough or other cold/flu symptoms and generally does not feel well, please keep them at home until they are feeling better.
• Fever: If your child has a fever of 100.4°F (37.8°C) or higher, they should stay home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
• Rash: If your child develops a rash that has not been seen by a doctor, keep them home until it’s diagnosed or treated.

General Guidelines:

• Keep your child home if they don't feel well, especially if they have any of the symptoms mentioned above.
• Make sure they get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and practice good hygiene.

Thank you for helping to keep our school healthy and safe! Please reach out to our school nurse if you are unsure or if you have any questions.

Is your child interested in getting a library card from Rockford Public Library? Check out the flyer below!