WHES Family Magical Memo
September 16th, 2022
It's in the books!
Hello WHES Families!
This week marks our first full week of school with all our amazing staff and students! We are all working hard on building our routines and rituals and building a school community that fosters independent and curious learners.
As a community, we are continuing to build on our Big Rocks that focus on creating a connected community that embraces the following:
-Intentional, and Culturally-Relevant Planning
-Clear, Engaged Communication
-to Continuously build and Anti-Racist Community
Please continue to engage with your child about the love of learning...take time to ask questions that helps them to share their learning from the day. Take a read through the article below for some great tips!
In gratitude. Con mucho gratitud.
-Sue Carmona
Updates and Information
Hispanic Heritage Month
Nurse's Office
Science Coach
Library
- One of the many books we will be reading this month is Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang. Is Jim Panzee really grumpy or could it be that his friends are driving him towards a meltdown? Kids get a kick out of this story with funny illustrations by Max Lang. You can also find it as a read aloud on YouTube!
SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
Family Connections
Important News and Updates!
Arrival and Dismissal: Thank you for all your support in getting students to school on time. We appreciate your patience as our new community members learn our arrival and dismissal procedures. We are happy to report that 100% of all families are using the Berkinshaw Road entrance for Arrival!!
October and Halloween: We know that October can be a celebratory month here and we are excited to have our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Parade on October 28th! This event will take place after-school. More details will be out soon!
Join the Band or Orchestra!!
Student Handbook
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ahvjh6OLV-Ut78Dk7YSjrhu0FDgT-yv7-ZHir8lXlo/edit?usp=sharing
PlayWorks!
New WHES School Mascot and Logo!
Stay tuned!
DROP OFF and PICK UP PROCEDURES
1. All cars WILL go through the KISS and GO Lane ONLY.
2. Students EXIT cars and Staff will escort to entrance of school.
3. All WHES staff will be wearing a RED VEST.
4. ALL family members will REMAIN in vehicles.
5. Busses will be using the same KISS and GO Lane.
6. If you’d like to take your child out of your car, PLEASE park in the parking lot near baseball field.
7. All Specialized busses and staff will ONLY use road to back circle.
8. Students may be dropped off and picked up via Puritan Road stairs. All students must have a PS permission form to use Puritan Rd. exit.
Family Engagement Facilitator
These can include any ASPEN or PARENT SQUARE Challenges!
As a reminder, ALL FAMILIES MUST be on PARENT SQUARE as this is our main communication tool!

