Bear Necessities Vol. 15

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings from the office. I hope that this message finds you doing well and enjoying your early Spring! Thanks to all of the parent volunteers who helped during our April Field Day Shorts event and the parents who participated in the kindergarten Math Day last Friday. It was great to see so many parents enjoying these special events. We couldn't do it without you!

Today, we begin our PSSA State testing in grades 3, 4 & 5. Our students and teachers have been diligently preparing and practicing for the test, and I can say with confidence that our students are ready to show us what they know. Even though our teachers do their very best to keep spirits up during testing, this test can sometimes create nervousness in our students. Here's what you can do at home to help your child during testing:

• Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep

• Arrive to school on time

• Be sure to provide a healthy breakfast or encourage your child to grab a breakfast at school

• Encourage your child to take their time and do their best

• Reassure your child that the information on this test, is content that they have already learned

• The test does not contain trick questions

• Encourage your child to check their work

Thank you for your support at home. I know that our students will work hard and do their best! This week, we test ELA on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Next week, we test Math on Tuesday & Wednesday. Only fifth grade students will test in Science on Thursday and Friday.

If you have any questions regarding PSSA testing , please send me an email or give me a call.

Have a great week,

Mrs. Hadfield

Nine WBS students represented SASD at the PA Music Educators District 11 Elementary Songfest. These students spent weeks preparing with Mrs. Stover for this prestigious event, culminating in an incredible concert!

A little extra recess for winning the Penny War. As a school, we raised $776.36. Kindergarten brought in 3,883 pennies!

Adopt a Peep! Mrs. Bishop's class had to take care of their little bunnies all day! Outfits, accessories, memory books and more! Don't eat your peeps... (yet)!

Our fabulous (and caring, and helpful, and patient, and school-spirited) cafeteria staff entered this lunch tray in a Dress Your Lunch contest within SASD. Check out the creation below with delicious ants, caterpillar-kebabs, and a yummy sandwich! Thanks Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Wallace and Miss Deb!

Tuesday May 5th: Teacher Appreciation Breakfast.

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Thank you!