Wildcat Weekly
July 2023
What's Happening This Month?
Welcome Wildcats!
Important Dates:
- November 6 - End of Trimester 1
- November 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences @2:30-5:30
- November 16 - Report Cards Available Online
- November 17 - Parent Teacher Conferences @2:30-5:30
- November 19 - Turkey Bingo @5-7
- November 20 - Fall Picture Retakes
- November 23 - 27 - Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)
Reminder: If you are picking up a student in the office, please have your ID ready! Miss Janessa and Mr. Josue are our new secretaries and are still learning who you all are! This is to ensure the safety of all students, so thank you for your partnership!
Nurse's Nook
👀 Kindergarten Vision Exam Reminder
Just a friendly reminder that a vision exam from an eye doctor is required for all kindergarten students as part of the kindergarten requirements. Please make sure the completed vision exam form is turned into the school nurse by December 18th. Thank you!
Tattoo a Teacher!
Would your child like to tattoo a teacher?! Well, check out this upcoming fundraiser!
Spirit Store
The Spirit Store will be closed from now until November 1st to update the platform that Rockford T-shirt Company currently uses.
Attendance Matters
Congrats to the following Attendance Winners for September!
Kindergarten - Garcia 95.2%
1st Grade - Del Real 94.7%
2nd Grade - De Leon 95.5%
3rd Grade - Ruvira 94.3%
4th Grade - Latasa 96.5%
5th Grade - Anderson 95.9%
What's the house system?
Have you heard your kiddos talking about the Wildcat House System? Well we are pretty excited about it! All students at Whitehead elementary will be sorted into one of four houses: Isibinidi (Green), Reveur (Blue), Altruismo (Black), or Amistad (Red).
Why are we doing this??
The house system was developed by a gentleman named, Ron Clark. He developed this system to create a sense of community within his school. The house system combines students and staff across grade levels and languages allowing a school to foster a sense of community and belonging. Students get to know other students and staff they might otherwise never know. Everyone participates in various assemblies, games, and event nights all while learning about comradery and good sportsmanship.
What do I need to do?
Please reiterate the message at home, "4 Houses, 1 Family"! Though we all have spirit for our individual houses, we are all one big Wildcat Family! Also, join in the fun! Encourage your kiddo to wear their house colors on Fridays and if you'd like, visit the Ron Clark store to order merch! (Please note this site is not affiliated or ran by Whitehead elementary).
Kindergarten Families!
NEW this YEAR - our kindergarteners will be learning about all four houses throughout the year! They will learn what makes each house special as well as each houses' chant and song. At kindergarten graduation, we will be holding a very special House sorting ceremony for them! We can't wait to see what house they will land in!
