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Dear Wildwood Families,

We hope this weekly letter finds you all doing well getting ready for some warm spring weather. We wanted to share with everyone how much the teachers appreciated the kind words and pictures shared this week to honor Teacher Appreciation Week. It also follows that YOU deserve to be acknowledged for the work you are doing to support your own children with their learning in the new environment. Additionally, a special thank you goes out to our PTA for their touching video and gift cards for our teachers!

Partnering with parents and having the opportunity to talk about your child's education is so important. This past Monday, Marisa Gines, Assistant Principal, and I hosted a virtual Q&A with families. It was great "seeing" families and discussing ways we can improve online learning as we navigate this partnership together. We would like to host another "Coffee with the Principals" this coming Monday. Ms. Gines will host a Spanish-speaking one from 3:00-3:30 and I will host an English-speaking one from 3:30-4:00. Zoom links will be sent out on Sunday night. We look forward to visiting with you.

Lastly, you should have received an email with a link to complete the district continuous learning plan survey. If you have not already done so, please check your email for the survey link. It will ask you questions about how remote learning is going for you and your child. We will use this feedback to implement next steps in our continuous learning plan. The survey will be open for one week and will close on May 12, 2020. Thanks in advance for participating in the survey,

If I can help in anyway or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

In partnership,

Sarah Jackson

sjackson@fwps.org

(253) 329-7999

Hello Families!

Good news! Our school is participating in Book Up Summer so each student in our Kindergarten - 2nd grade classes gets to choose 12 free books! The books will come to our school in June, and I will tell you when they have arrived to arrange pick-up.

But first – every student in kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade needs to order 12 books each. ORDERS DUE MAY 14th!!!

Use the link below to send us your order. You will need to fill in every question:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xr0hyzjz1U---3RZZbXZcu8yYzfZr4tJg7-5XA5N30dUMklUMVRVMVBRS1BPSEtFSkFUQzY0VE1TSC4u

Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is open. Families with a child who will be five years old by Aug. 31, 2020 are welcome to enroll their scholar online.

To enroll visit: www.fwps.org/kiosk, and click on the “Student Registration” link to start the process (make sure to select the 2020-2021 school year).

The following documents are required at the time of registration:

• Your child’s birth certificate Proof of your address (rental agreement, purchase agreement, or utility bill)
• Your child’s immunization records for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) certified by a doctor.
• If your child has life threatening conditions such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, and seizure disorders, a meeting will be scheduled with the school nurse to confirm that all medications, medical supplies, and health care provider orders are in place prior to the first day of school.

The myON digital library is now available to all Wildwood scholars through their Clever login. When scholars first sign on to myON, they will be asked to complete an interest survey and a quick Lexile levelling assessment. Then they will be provided a range of books at their level. Teachers can monitor scholar reading and assign texts as well. For support, watch this video link to access FWPS’s “big three” web-based programs including: myON, iReady, and Imagine Learning - https://www.fwps.org/Page/7564

Our FWPS technology department has been working endless hours to provide technology for all students that had a need. If you find that you still need a laptop for your scholar or that the laptop that you checked out is having any issues, you can drop by the FWPS ESC (33330 8th Ave S. Federal Way) on Tuesdays/Thursdays between 10-2 during the month of May.

FWPS is extending the meal pick-up times beginning on Monday, May 4, 2020.

As a reminder, meal pickup occurs on Mondays only and includes 5 days’ worth of meals (breakfast and lunch).

There is one exception: Since Monday, May 25 is the Memorial Day holiday distribution will occur on Tuesday, May 26

Here is the new schedule:

Federal Way Public Schools school sites:

• Adelaide Elementary School, 1635 SW 304th St. Federal Way WA 98023, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Decatur High School, 2800 SW 320th St. Federal Way, WA 98023, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Mark Twain Elementary School, 2450 S. Star Lake Rd. Federal Way WA 98003, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• The Norman Center, 33250 21st Ave. SW Federal Way, WA 98023, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St. Auburn, WA 98001, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Todd Beamer High School, 35999 16th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Twin Lakes Elementary School, 4400 SW 320th St. Federal Way WA 98023, 10:30 –11:30 a.m.

Community Sites:

• Appian Way, 25818 26th Pl. S. Kent, WA 98032, 11: 30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Camelot Square, 3001 S. 288th St. Federal Way, WA 98003, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• Campus View, 163 S. 340th St. Federal Way WA 98003, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Crestview West, 27912 Pacific Hwy S. Federal Way, WA 98003, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• Enchanted Woods, 2020 S. 360th St. Federal Way, WA 98003, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• Encore Apartment Homes, 125 SW Campus Dr. Federal Way WA 98023, 1 – 2 p.m.
• Glen Park, 952 SW Campus Dr. Federal Way, WA 98023, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 345 S. 312th St. Federal Way WA 98003, 1 – 2 p.m.
• Kitts Corner, 1201 S. 336th St. Federal Way WA 98003, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• Park 16, 35703 16th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Pavilion, 1900 SW Campus Dr. Federal Way WA 98023, 1 – 2 p.m.
• Uptown Square, 1066 S. 320th St. Federal Way WA 98003, 11: 30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• View at the Lake, 30602 Pacific Highway S. Federal Way WA 98003, 1 – 2 p.m.

Hello Wildwood Wildcats!

Hello Wildcats we miss you all a whole lot. I know it may seem at times you are running a marathon but stay strong and just keep going. I want to encourage you to keep checking your teacher’s website’s on a weekly basis. Continue to challenge yourself to practice and turn in your school work each week and don’t be afraid to reach out to us if you need help.

Although, you don’t come to a school building everyday we are still here for you. Oh yes that’s right your teacher’s are more than happy to answer your questions and all questions are good questions! We want to hear from you and we are thinking of ways to make learning a fun and unique experience for you.

Healthy Habits are things we all do to stay well and on track like going on a 10 minute walk a day. Another healthy habit I want you to work on is scheduling an appointment with your school work everyday at the same time. Maybe after you eat breakfast in the morning or right after lunchtime. Do what works for you and your family but make time to read daily and go to your teacher’s Zoom meetings. They want to see all of your faces and your classmates do too!!

What does PAWS look like at home this week? We are all learning how to be in school, at home. How are you doing with your Zoom meetings and checking your teacher’s Website?

Which brings me to PAWS

Our fourth Letter in our PAWS is “S”

S is the letter of today which stands For:

Show Respect: Remember to show respect online and obey online etiquette. To ensure everyone has a supportive learning environment, your actions online are being monitored. Remember the “Golden Rule”. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Everyone deserves respect. Set boundaries for yourself. Mom and dad may be working from home. It is important that you remember to set quite time hours in your daily schedule. Where you do not disturb your parents. Unless it is absolutely necessary. Showing respect is always an expectation.

Problem-Solving Steps: When you are playing games with your siblings and things aren’t working out be sure to ignore it or go to another game. You could also find a parent and “Say the problem without blame”. It is important that you continue to use your Kelso’s Choices.

A Family Activity - Just Dance: Each family member takes turns dancing to their favorite song. Each family member can rate each other with points. The family member with the most points wins, use your imagination and be creative. Be your own star ⭐️

Exercise Daily: Stay committed to doing some form of daily exercise that you enjoy! Dancing, riding a bike, walking are all good ways to stay active and healthy as we practice social distancing.

Kelso Choices: Remember when you are home with your family and conflict may arise. It is not only about how you feel. It is also about how they feel, put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Use your Kelso Choices to talk it out with a family member or find a learning space make a deal, share and take turns when small problems show up.

Toolbox: Your toolbox are the supports you have available to you to help you solve problems and work through conflicts.

Question: What is in your toolbox today?

Answer: Today we talked about Kelso Choices, For example ignore it if siblings aren’t playing fair because you can simply go to another game. We also talked about our problem-solving steps

when you need to ask for help by saying the problem without blame.

Positive Self- talk: “I can be the biggest brightest star in the universe but I have to be willing to try”. This means that even if you don’t know how to do something just be willing to try and ask for help when you need it.

My final message to you: We are here for you and we are running the race besides you all the way to the finish line !!!

Parents you can schedule an appointment with me for you or your student using Appointment Plus: (please be sure to be present with your students during the appointment). I have special office hours for these appointments that will appear when you click on the link below. Link: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/y7e0jgzk/

Stay Happy, calm and healthy,

Ms.Davis

Wildwood Counselor