The Spartan Family Newsletter

Welcome to 2026!! We have hit the ground running the first week of 2026! We have great things happening at Waldron and we are going to finish strong in 2026!! I have been meeting with teachers and staff about the goals that we have for school the remainder of the school year and this summer.
New Year Goals are rarely followed through but many of us still attempt them. Here is a website that has 10 Resolutions/Goals for families. https://modernparentsmessykids.com/top-10-new-years-resolutions-to-make-with-your-family/

We have secured a great assembly for our students! I am very excited to announce that we have Motivational Speaker, Basketball Jones coming to Waldron on March 3rd!! I have had the opportunity see him before and it was a phenomenal assembly for students.
Here is his website if you'd like to look into him: https://www.jimbasketballjones.com/

As expected after a break, we had a little more discipline issues this week than normal. Please take a minute to have a conversation with your student/s about the importance of following school rules. I don't enjoy discipline but it is necessary in schools. Discipline in schools is essential for creating a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment that enables academic achievement, fosters self-control, and prepares students for future responsibilities. It limits classroom disruptions, allowing for effective teaching and learning, while building core skills like time management and responsibility.

Please see me with any questions.

Last month, we held a leadership class with our 6th and 7th grade students. Students learned about prioritizing important things in their lives and not letting the extras (drama, social media, etc) get in the way of what is important to them. This month we will be learning about Empathy and how to practice empathy. Empathy is just like the old saying of walking a mile in someone else's shoes. If you ever have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out.

As I've talked about in earlier newsletters, we are having Character Assemblies for our elementary students. Last week we discussed Following Directions. This month's Character Assembly for our elementary students will be Respect-Respecting each other.

Each class will have a Student of the Month that will receive a certificate and yard sign. I will also be taking a picture with each student and posting them and sending them to you as well.

The class of 2027 advisor is in need of some additional volunteers. There are many opportunities to support your students. The money raised goes towards their Prom, graduation, and senior trip. Even if your student doesn't plan on attending the senior trip, they could definitely use the help to raise funds for prom and graduation. If you are interested, please contact their class advisor, Diane Evers. Phone - (517)260-2291. Email - gypsy.snickers@gmail.com

Our elementary students are still going outside for recess, please ensure that they are bringing appropriate clothing for the cold temperatures. If you need any hats, gloves, coats for your child please contact Mr. Furtney

Waldron’s Sports – 01/12 thru 01/16

Monday (01/12) – JH Girls Basketball (6-7th grade only) at Burr Oak @ 5:30pm.

Tuesday (01/13) – Boys HS Basketball at Camden Frontier @ 6pm

Wednesday (01/14) – JH Girls Basketball (6-7th grade only) at Will Carleton @ 5:30pm

Thursday (01/15) – Boys HS Basketball vs Pittsford @ 6pm

Friday (01/16) – Boys HS Basketball (JV only) at Litchfield @ 4:30pm

For this week's staff member highlight, we will kick this off again next week.

January 19 - No School - Martin Luther King Day

February 13 - Half Day

February 16 - No School - Staff PD

February 26 - Reading Night

March 6 - End of 3rd Marking Period

March 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 20 - Half Day

March 23-27 - No School - Spring Break

April 3 - No School - Good Friday

April 6 - No School - Possible weather make up day

May 7 - Half Day - Exams

May 8 - Half Day - Exams

May 1- Last day of school for Seniors

May 17 - Graduation

May 22 - Half Day

May 25 - No School - Memorial Day

June 3 - Half Day- Last day of School

If you are late dropping off your student, after 8am, please be sure to drop them off at the front door. All other doors will be locked at 8am and with it getting so cold out, we can't have any students standing at the door waiting for someone to come let them in. Thank you for help with this.

We are so glad to have you visit and hope you feel welcomed in our building! To best ensure the safety of our students and staff and maintain the daily flow, we have a couple of important requests for visitors:

When you arrive, please use the front doors to check in and sign out at the main office.

Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the front bus loop during the busy morning drop-off or afternoon dismissal times. We need to keep this lane clear for our buses to maneuver safely and efficiently.

Your cooperation with these small matters is greatly appreciated!