News From Wes, 3/31/18

UPCOMING WES EVENTS 

• Monday, April 2 - Show Your Stuff Dress Rehearsal 3-6pm, Town Hall Theatre
• Wednesday, April 4 - WES Family Wellness Series-Understanding Anxiety in Children, Dalene Washburn, WES 5:30-7pm
• Thursday, April 5 - Scott McCloud talk, 6:30pm Woodstock Inn
• Friday, April 6 Show Your Stuff (afternoon TBD)
• Monday, April 9, WES Board Meeting, 4:30pm
• Tuesday, April 10, Kindergarten info night, 6pm at WES (for NEXT year's Kindergartners)
• Wednesday, April 11, WES Family Wellness Series-Healthy Eating as Family with Dr. Drebitko, 5:30-7pm at WES
• Thursday, April 12, WES Family Wellness Series, Recognizing Rituals, 5:30-7pm at WES
• April Vacation Week: 4/16-4/20

WES WORLD FLAVORS SPANISH COLLABORATION! 

The WES cafe collaborated with the WES Spanish program once again, to explore the flavors of the South American country of Colombia this week. Students and staff gathered for a Spanish themed celebration at Terrific Tuesday and then enjoyed Colombian cuisine in the cafe on Thursday. We were fortunate to have to Dana Castor, a Colombian student attending Woodstock High School come and speak about her country and the traditional foods she enjoys at both the assembly and at lunch. Fifth and sixth graders learned about sustainable environmental practices used in growing South American crops like coffee, bananas, tea and chocolate and how they as consumers can use their knowledge to make informed purchasing choices that help support farmers abroad. The third graders were able to make the Arepas, a traditional Colombian cornbread, to accompany the Ajiaco, a chicken and potato soup. Students also enjoyed homemade Equal Exchange coffee ice cream for dessert.  

Senorita V, Dana Castor, and the WES Wildcat!

WES NURSE NEWS 

2018 Mount Ascutney Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment--we need your voice!

We want to know what you believe are the most pressing community health needs. Hearing from you will help us pick the most important needs and work to address those needs in the upcoming several years. We only do this survey once every three years, so make your voice count on behalf of the health of your community.

Please take a couple of minutes to click on this link and share your insights. Thank you for your help in making a difference for all your friends and neighbors in our community!

2018 Woodstock Elementary School Family Wellness Series Three evenings of wellness workshops for the family! Dinner will be provided following each workshop.

Wednesday April 4th 5:30-7:00 PM Dalene Washburn, LICSW Understanding Anxiety in Children Dalene Washburn has a private counseling practice in Woodstock, and has worked with many families in the Woodstock area.  Dalene will present a workshop to parents about anxiety in children through the different stages of development.  She will offer ideas and strategies for helping children when anxiety becomes a challenge.  Children will work with WES’ school counselor, Erin Klocek, on anxiety-reducing tools and techniques that they can use at home. Dinner: Spaghetti with plain or meat sauce, salad, dessert

Wednesday, April 11th 5:30-7 :00 PM Clare Drebitko, MD Healthy Eating as a Family Dr. Drebitko is a pediatrician in Woodstock.  She will present a helpful workshop about how we eat.  Families will learn together how to shop for healthy foods and create healthy meals that are delicious and not costly.  Dr. Drebitko will also speak about whole foods vs. processed foods, additives and preservatives, and how our behaviors can be impacted by what we eat. Dinner: The Drebitko Family’s favorite Vegan Lentil Chili, salad, dessert

Thursday April 12th, 5:30-7:00 PM Susan Mordecai Recognizing Rituals Recognizing rituals, making meaningful moments that cultivate happiness.  As   our daily lives have become busier, we miss opportunities to pause and celebrate some of life’s most precious moments.  Some days, we move along on autopilot.  Join with others as we take time to understand how rituals can help with overcoming those hijacked moments.  Susan is a certified mindfulness educator who works with students in a number of schools in our area.  Caitlin Eastman, a local teacher and artist, will work with children to craft ritual objects. Dinner: Vegetarian Cheese Lasagna, salad and dessert

Woodstock Elementary School

Information Night

For Incoming Kindergarten Parents

Tuesday, April 10th

6pm

Woodstock parents with children entering kindergarten in the 2018-2019 school year are encouraged to attend. (Age 5 on or before September 1st.) Parents can hear a presentation about curriculum and programming for WES kindergartners, see the school, and meet Mrs. Stockwell. Please spread the word! Kindergarten registration will be May 16, 12-3pm.

News from WES 3/16/18

UPCOMING WES EVENTS 

• ONGOING ~ Summer Soak Registration
• Tuesday, March 20 - Sixth Grade Parent Middle School Information Night, 6pm WUMS Gym (parents/guardians only)
• Tuesday, March 20 - WCUD board meeting, 6pm Windsor Central Office
• Wednesday, March 21 - Community presentation on drug awareness by Detective Sergeant Richard King of the Ludlow Police Department at WUMHS library, 5-7pm
• March 19-23 - Student-led learning celebrations and ART SHOW for Grades K - 4
• Wednesday, March 28 - Third Quarter Ends 
• Wednesday, March 28 - Show Your Stuff Try-outs 3-6pm Town Hall Theatre
• Monday, April 3 - Show Your Stuff Dress Rehearsal 3-6pm Town Hall Theatre
• Wednesday, April 4 - Understanding Anxiety in Children, WES 5:30-7pm
• Friday, April 6 Show Your Stuff (afternoon TBD)

2018 Woodstock Elementary School Family Wellness Series Three evenings of wellness workshops for the family! Dinner will be provided following each workshop.

Wednesday April 4th 5:30-7:00 PM Dalene Washburn, LICSW Understanding Anxiety in Children Dalene Washburn has a private counseling practice in Woodstock, and has worked with many families in the Woodstock area.  Dalene will present a workshop to parents about anxiety in children through the different stages of development.  She will offer ideas and strategies for helping children when anxiety becomes a challenge.  Children will work with WES’ school counselor, Erin Klocek, on anxiety-reducing tools and techniques that they can use at home. Dinner: Spaghetti with plain or meat sauce, salad, dessert

Wednesday, April 11th 5:30-7 :00 PM Clare Drebitko, MD Healthy Eating as a Family Dr. Drebitko is a pediatrician in Woodstock.  She will present a helpful workshop about how we eat.  Families will learn together how to shop for healthy foods and create healthy meals that are delicious and not costly.  Dr. Drebitko will also speak about whole foods vs. processed foods, additives and preservatives, and how our behaviors can be impacted by what we eat. Dinner: The Drebitko Family’s favorite Vegan Lentil Chili, salad, dessert

Thursday April 12th, 5:30-7:00 PM Susan Mordecai Recognizing Rituals Recognizing rituals, making meaningful moments that cultivate happiness.  As our daily lives have become busier, we miss opportunities to pause and celebrate some of life’s most precious moments.  Some days, we move along on autopilot.  Join with others as we take time to understand how rituals can help with overcoming those hijacked moments.  Susan is a certified mindfulness educator who works with students in a number of schools in our area.  Caitlin Eastman, a local teacher and artist, will work with children to craft ritual objects. Dinner: Vegetarian Cheese Lasagna, salad and dessert

SIXTH GRADE PARENTINFORMATION NIGHT 

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

6:00 PM

Woodstock Union

Middle School

Gym

Come meet the teachers and staff who will be working with your child.  Find out about the programs and curriculum for the seventh grade in 2018-2019. (Questions?  Call 457-1330 WUMS office)

 The evening is designed specifically for parents/guardians.

 Directions: The evening will begin in the middle school gym.  Follow the middle school walkway to the middle school lobby, turn left and go upstairs.  At the top of the stairs go left again.  After you pass the library, take another left. The gym will be on your right. 

Community Presentation on Drug Awareness 

On March 21 from 5-7pm in the WUMSHS library, there will be a community presentation on drug awareness by Detective Sergeant Richard King of the Ludlow Police Department.

This presentation will discuss drug trends in society and Vermont. We will cover the seven drug categories to include the indicators of use and paraphernalia commonly associated with each category. We have included sections on synthetic drugs, bath salts, cannabinoids, THC concentrates and edibles.

Presenter(s) are nationally certified Drug Recognition Experts with extensive experience in impaired driving enforcement and drug investigations.

News From WES, March 12, 2018

UPCOMING WES EVENTS 

• Monday, March 12 - Summer Soak Registration opens!
• Monday, March 12 - 4:30pm WES Board meeting, WES library
• Tuesday, March 13 - 2:45 to 7:00 - Full WCSU Band Showcase at WUMSHS (Snow date Wednesday 3/14)
• Thursday, March 15 - WCSU School Choice applications due 
• March 19-23 - Student-led learning celebrations and ART SHOW for Grades K - 4

The WCSU summer program, Summer SOAK, is a wonderful opportunity for students entering grades 1st-high school. The session list is now available and can be found at this link: 

Summer Soak Sessions 2018

Summer Soak registration opens on March 12th! 

Please remember that child care subsidy is available for SOAK. We would love to have as many WES families as possible take advantage of this superb program! 

All the registration forms can be found on the SOAK website.  It requires creating a log in. (The website is currently being updated, be patient!) 

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Winter at WES! 

Friday was the final day of Winter Workshops, but the snow lives on! Boots, snowpants, hats, and gloves make for recess fun!

WCUD Intra-District School Choice

If you want to stay at your current school, no action is needed - your child will automatically stay enrolled at your local school.

Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, the Windsor Central Unified District (WCUD) will be offering parents and guardians elementary school choice for their students within the district. The choice of the school venue will be guided by the needs of students, parents, and the district and will adhere to the WCUD process and guidelines. Choice may also be limited by transportation feasibility and classroom space availability.

LINK TO ONLINE APPLICATION

News from WES February 17, 2018

UPCOMING WES EVENTS 

• February 19 - 23 No School - February Break
• Monday, February 26 - Winter Wishes gifts due (slide show here)
• Thursday, March 1 - Whole School Winter Wishes exchange
• Monday, March 5 - In-Service Day, No School
• Tuesday, March 6 - Town Meeting Day, No School
• Wednesday, March 7 - Grades K-2 to Pentangle (Chocolate Milk, Por Favor)
• Wednesday, March 7 Summer Camp Expo in the Gym
• Friday, March 9 - Final Week of Winter Workshops
• Tuesday, March 13 - 2:45 to 7:00 - Full WCSU Band Showcase at WUMSHS (Snow date Wednesday 3/14)
• Thursday, March 15 - WCSU School Choice applications due 
• March 19-23 - Student-led learning celebrations for Grades K - 4

Follow this link to school choice site ~ Please note that if you want your student to stay at WES next year, do not fill any paperwork out! Returning students are automatically enrolled in their current school. 

🐾🐾SCHOOL SPIRIT! 🐾🐾

5th and 6th graders, in the spirit of The Flurry snow sculpture competition and WES Wildcat pride, created this Woodstock Wildcat snow sculpture on the front lawn. Thank you Adrian Tans for advising! 

NURSE NEWS

HEAD LICE PROTOCOL

It has come to the attention of the nurse and principal that the head lice management protocol in the school handbook is outdated and does not align with current WCSU practices. If a student is found to have head lice, we notify the parents and inform families of treatment options, but it is no longer required that the student leave school immediately. 

❄ SCENES FROM THE SNOWBALL ❄

Thank you  Ms. Grace, Mrs. Giller, Mrs. Kurash, Ms. Czaja, Gerry, Wes, and parents for a successful event! 

*FRIENDLY REMINDER* 

The front door of WES is unlocked at 7:30 each morning. Please plan your drop offs accordingly. If you or your student has an appointment with a teacher before 7:30, arrange with the teacher to be let into the building.