Wildcat Family Newsletter

Can you believe it’s October already? This month we’re spotlighting our new character word, Self-Direct: noticing what needs doing and taking the next right step, whether that’s zipping a coat, helping a friend, or diving into a new challenge. And yes, the buzz you hear is real! Our annual Fall Festival is around the corner! Expect games, treats, and community magic. Watch for details and volunteer sign-ups coming home soon. Let’s make October joyful, intentional, and very Washington.

On a final note, thank you, Wildcats! Because of your incredible generosity, we EXCEEDED our Fun Run goal of $20,000. Plans are already underway to bring our dream to life: a pump track installation just outside the gym for students to ride, learn, and play. Stay tuned for design updates, timelines, and ways to get involved as we turn this big idea into a daily dose of fun and fitness.

The Yvonne Richardson Community Center, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Passionate About Literacy Program (PALS), is excited to host our Hand Me Down Book Fair. This event gives students the chance to purchase books at extremely low cost, helping them build their own home libraries and grow as readers. All proceeds will go directly to the YRCC to support youth programs.

Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 8th! We encourage families who can safely walk or roll to celebrate active transportation as part of our Safe Routes to School efforts.

Since this year's Fall Parties fall on the 31st, we are allowing students to wear their costumes to school if they choose. This is NOT a requirement, just an option for those who opt to do so. Of course, there are a few guidelines that we would like for you to consider:

• No accessories like shields, weapons, claws, or the like
• No face coverings such as masks. Face paint is acceptable
• No blood or gore
• Hats, headbands, and other toppers are ok, but teachers may ask them to remove them during class time if they distract from instruction

FALL PARTY CLASS SCHEDULE

Kinder - 12:25 - 1:25

First - 2:00 - 2:45

Second - 1:30 - 2:30

Third - 1:45 - 2:45

Fourth - 1:20 - 2:20

All Fayetteville Public Schools use a Standard Response Protocol which is a uniform, planned, and practiced response to any incident. This is the foundation to a safe school. Interested in more information? Click HERE.

The State has provided several pieces of information to help families better understand the learning expectations of students. Please explore the links below.

K-8 DESE Learning Targets by Grade

R.I.S.E. Family Resources

• Oct 1 - National Principal Appreciation Month begins (3 cheers for Mrs. Garrett!)
• Oct. 2 - School Custodial Appreciation Day
• Oct. 3 - BOUNCE HOUSE DAY! A fun reward for meeting our Fun Run Goal!
  
• Oct. 6 - National Coaches' Day
• Oct. 7 - Flu Clinic for students
• Oct. 8 - International Walk To School Day
• Oct. 10-13 - NO SCHOOL FOR FALL BREAK
• Oct. 14 - Report cards go home in Wildcat Folders
• Oct. 17 - 4th grade field trip to FPL True Lit
• Oct. 17 - FALL FESTIVAL!
• Oct. 20 - Family Connection Night - Boo Bingo
• Oct. 21 - Ms. Felkins class to Mt. Kessler
• Oct. 21 - First Grade to Apple Seeds Farm
• Oct. 22 - First Grade to WAC
• Oct. 23 - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:30
• Oct. 24 - NO SCHOOL for Parent Teacher Conferences 8am-11am
• Oct. 27 - Occupational Therapy Day
• Oct. 27 - Mrs. Koenig's class to Mt. Kessler
• Oct. 28 - 4th grade musical performance - Down Home in the Arkansas
• Oct. 29 - Fall Picture retake day
• Oct. 30 - Character Award Assembly 2:30
• Oct. 31 - FALL PARTY DAY - ALL GRADES
• Oct. 31 - Kindergarten to Farmland Adventures
• Oct. 31 - 2nd Grade to Apple Seeds Farm

WHOA! What a month!!

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