Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Hard Work & Honesty October 16, 2015

Washington Woods Bulletin

17950 N. Grassy

Branch

Westfield, IN 46074

Phone: 867-7900

Fax: 867-1501

Visit Us Online At:

wws.k12.in.us

Attendance Line:

867-7901

Specials

Schedules Fall Break 10/19-10/23

Monday 10/26 A

Tuesday 10/27 B

Wednesday 10/28 C

Thursday 10/29 D

Friday 10/30 A

Have heard your child talk about being proactive? Maybe s/he has men-

tioned the importance of putting first things first, or beginning with the

end in mind? Those are a few of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peo-

ple. Learning the Habits as a staff and then teaching them to your children

are the first steps on our Leadership School journey. All classrooms are

teaching and talking about the 7 Habits. This important work is even more

effective when school and home are using the same language. We will con-

tinue to look for ways to connect you to what we're doing--and we welcome

any suggestions.

As part of this work, Washington Woods has been selected by Franklin-

Covey to host a very special Leadership Day on Thursday, Nov. 5, 9:30-

12:15. FranklinCovey has arranged for our keynote speaker to be Muriel

Summers, the principal of A.B. Combs Elementary in North Carolina who

originated the Leadership School model. We will be hosting over 140 visi-

tors from Indiana and nearby states, as the opportunity to hear Principal

Summers is a special occasion.

An important part of the day will, of course, be student leaders. We have

identified nearly 70 jobs for our students that day, from greeting to coat

checking to serving as emcees. The students are excited about the chance

to take responsibility and be leaders. You can always read more about the

day and other TLIM activity at the blog address below.

As always, our parents showed great support for parent/teacher confer-

ences. We are showing about 97% attendance with a few make-ups still to

go. This is such an important way to show your child that school matters--

thank you for attending.

We are all prepared to enjoy a week of Fall Break. The district recogniz-

es the importance of these opportunities for families to enjoy time togeth-

er. We appreciate that you do all you can to schedule your trips on school

vacation days. I hope it's a beautiful fall wherever you are and we'll see you

on Oct. 26.

- Dr. Williams

http://blogs.wws.k12.in.us/williamss/

Principally Speaking

Important

Dates to

Remember October 19th-23rd

Fall Break October 29th

Body Safety Parent Preview @ Shamrock Springs Elementary 6:30 P.M. October 30th

Trunk & Treat November 2nd-24th

Thankful Hearts November 3rd

Barnes & Noble Book Fair 4:00-7:00 P.M. November 5th

The Leader in Me Premier Day November 6th Parent’s Night Out November 13th

End of First Trimester 3rd Grade Veteran’s Day Program 10:00 A.M. Parent Performance November 18-24 Buy One Get One Free Book Fair

Washington Woods is partnering again this year with Chaucie’s Place, a child

advocacy organization in Hamilton County, to bring Smart Steps: A Body Safety Program for Children to our Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade students. Smart Steps is a child abuse prevention and education program that empowers our children to say "NO!" to any unwanted touches from anyone that makes them

uncomfortable.

We invite you to attend a Chaucie’s Place Parent Night to learn more about

the Smart Steps program. Shamrock Springs Elementary will host this preview on Thursday, October 29th from 6:30 pm -- 7:30 pm. This meeting is open to all

parents and/or guardians of Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade students in West-

field Schools. Please be advised that Parent Night is not open to children. To

learn more about Chaucie’s Place visit: www.chauciesplace.org.

On Wednesday, November 18, presenters from Smart Steps will visit each of the Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade classrooms. The parent preview on Oc-

tober 29 at Shamrock Springs will give an overview of what those presentations

will look like. We hope you're able to attend to learn more about this important

program. Look for more information coming home next month about the Smart Steps classroom visits.

If you have any questions about Smart Steps, please contact me at 867-7906 or sawab@wws.k12.in.us.

Mr. Sawa

Words Words Words Words

of of of of

WisdomWisdomWisdomWisdom

“My grandparents taught me: the greater my expectations, the

greater my success.”

-Sanyelle Polk

Inside the Handbook Guiding Principles

Westfield Washington Schools fosters its character education curriculum by teaching students

the following behaviors of character: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Honest, Be Compassion-

ate, and Be Hardworking. Westfield Washington Schools are schools where dedicated staff, in-

volved parents/guardians, and patrons work together to prepare our students to learn and prac-

tice these guiding principles. These principles emphasize positive character attributes that we

hope our students will carry with them into the world of work and throughout their lives. The

schools also employ several non-cognitive skills such as empathy, self-control, resilience, and grit

to support the aforementioned behaviors of character.

Bus 9 has changed temporarily to bus 41 but will soon

change to bus 24. This will be a permanent change.

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WWS Clothing Drive and Giveaway

Looking for some family fun over Fall Break? Clean out those closets! On Monday, Novem-ber 2nd, we will begin our collection for the 15th Annual WWS Clothing Drive and Giveaway. All types and sizes of clothing are welcome -- from baby to adult, from shoes to coats, and every-thing in-between (no used socks or undergarments, please!). Because of the large volume of cloth-ing we receive, it is extremely helpful to our volunteers if bags/boxes are labeled (men's pants, girls shirts, etc.). You may send your donations in with your child or drop them off at your child's school. Donations will be accepted through Tuesday, November 24th. The clothing donations from all of the Westfield schools will then be made available to the public at no cost on Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Washington Woods Elementary. Look for more information about the December 5th giveaway in November. If you have any questions regarding the clothing drive/giveaway, please contact Brian Sawa, Wash-ington Woods school counselor, at 867-7906 or sawab@wws.k12.in.us. Thank you!!!

Need Volunteer Hours?

We need your coats, mittens, gloves, hats

and boots! Kids come in all sizes

We need infant to adult sizes/New or gently used

DONATIONS NEEDED Donations go to lower income families in Hamilton County who need

winter wear.

Donation bins are located at: Carmel United Methodist Church

Green Valley Church of Christ

Arcadia Brethren Church

Crosspoint Church

Sheridan First United Methodist Church

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteer opportunities exist at the following dates and locations Nov. 7 Carmel United Methodist Church 621 South Rangeline Rd, Carmel

Nov. 7 Green Valley Church of Christ 19005 Cumberland Rd, Noblesville

Nov. 14 Arcadia Brethren Church 8989 East 266th St, Arcadia

Nov. 14 Crosspoint Church 13678 Silverstone Dr, Fishers

Nov. 14 Sheridan First United Methodist Church 207 East 2nd St, Sheridan

For more information and to volunteer visit kidscoats.org

Or call 317-324-8818

WWES Book Fair at Barnes and Noble

Who: Washington Woods Elementary School

What: Buy books at Barnes and Noble and part of the proceeds will

benefit your WWES library.

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 4 – 7 P.M.

Where: Barnes and Noble Carmel 14790 Greyhound Plaza, Carmel, IN

46032

Why: Help your school library buy more books

Special Book: Jeff Kinney’s latest book, Diary of a Wimpy

Kid: Old School is being released on this date

Bonus: First graders singing at 5:00 PM (Flak), 5:30 PM

(Pandoli), and 6:00 PM (Salsman)

Hope to see you there!

Dear Parent,

This week was Fall Safety Week. Your students did a great job practicing many drills. We

were able to practice the following drills: Bus Evacuation, Fire, Severe Weather, and

Earthquake. Your students are well versed in many drills, but we took some time to discuss

the earthquake drill, as this is a drill that we participate in only once per year. Here is a bit

of information that we shared with the students:

If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then Drop, Cover and Hold On:

DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!), Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops

Stay indoors till the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. In most buildings in the U.S. you are safer if you stay where you are until the shaking stops.

If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, you should find a clear spot away from build-ings, trees, streetlights, and power lines, then Drop, Cover and Hold On. Stay there until the shaking stops.

If you are driving, pull over to a clear location, stop and stay there with your seatbelt fas-tened until the shaking stops. Once the shaking stops, proceed with caution and avoid bridg-es or ramps that might have been damaged.

Please take time to discuss these drills with your children and come up with a plan for your

house as well!

Mrs. Parisi

The Wizards are Coming....

vs. Westfield Educators!

(Featuring teachers and principals

from Westfield Washington Schools

Come join us for an evening of Tricks, Hoops, and Alley-Oops!!

Don’t miss this fun-filled, high flying & interactive community event featuring the world fa-mous Harlem Wizards basketball team as they take on the Westfield Educators, a team of teachers, principals and staff from Westfield Washington Schools. Learn more about the Wizards now in their 52nd season at www.harlemwizards.com or see how excited the fans are by seeing their posts @ #slamtastic on The Harlem Wizards Facebook site, or on Google.

One lucky fan will even win a chance to play on the Westfield Educators team!

There are a limited number of tickets available so don’t miss out! Harlem Wizards Games sell out all over the country weeks in advance!

Come cheer on your favorite teacher!

Saturday, November 14th 7pm-9pm

(Doors open at 6pm) Westfield High School

18250 N. Union St., Westfield, IN 46074

General Admission Students- $10 advance $15 Door

Adults- $10 advance $15 Door

Reserved $20 each

Courtside Plus $35** (inlcudes courtside reserved seating, an exclusive 10 mi-

nute meet & greet & free souvenir) VERY Limited. First come first serve. Not sold online

Order Your Tickets Now! Visit www.harlemwizards.com and click “Buy tickets” or fill out ticket order form on reverse

We will be selling food, drinks and Wizard souvenirs to help raise money! Pay for souvenirs at the event by cash or credit card. Free autograph session after the game.

**THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF EVENT – STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT**

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church

Mobile Pantry

Please bring your own box/bag - No ID required The Mobile Food Pantry is in addition to our normal pantry hours of

operation. All are welcome to attend!

When: Tuesday November 3rd 4-6PM Where: St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church 17102 Spring Mill Road Westfield, IN 46704

Please ONLY enter the parking lot from 169th street because school carpool is in process in the north parking lot.

Since our school is in session there can be NO lining up before 3:30 pm.

Regular Pantry hours (Hamilton County Residents only):

Monday and Thursday (3:30 – 5 pm) and Saturdays (9:30 – 11 am)

Here is some important information about our Title I programs in math and

language arts.

Title I is a federally funded program intended to assist any students who

might be having academic difficulty in math or language arts. Our school is one of four in the

district that qualifies for Title I funding. Although the dollar amount we receive is based on

our school socio-economic status, the students in the program are from all different socio-

economic backgrounds, as they are selected based on their academic needs.

Each fall we review student performance to determine who might qualify for additional sup-

port. We have several Title I teaching assistants hired through the grant funding. They work

with small groups of students, grades K-4, in math and language arts. The small groups operate

Monday through Thursday. The assistants work closely with classroom teachers and our litera-

cy teachers.

Throughout the year we are regularly pulling students into small groups to address skills at

their level. So students become very accustomed to the grouping and regrouping. One of the

ways we monitor and organize these groups is our RtI (response to instruction). Each grade

level has a specific RtI block of time each day that allows us to differentiate, remediate, and

enrich. All of this is intended to help us serve your children better.

To find out more about Title I and to have any questions answered, please join us for an infor-

mational meeting at 5:30 on Thursday, Nov. 19, right before the beginning of Family Math

Night. We hope to see you there!

WWES October 2015

Lunch Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

19

No School

Fall Break

21

No School

Fall Break

22

No School

Fall Break

23

No School

Fall Break

20

No School

Fall Break

29

Chicken Nachos

Bosco Sticks

w/Marinara

Taco Salad

Sunbutter &

Jelly Sandwich

30

Mashed Potato

Bowl w/Roll

Galaxy Pizza

Taco Salad

Sunbutter &

Jelly Sandwich

28

French Toast

Sticks w/Sausage

& Hashbrown

BBQ Pork Riblet

Taco Salad

Sunbutter &

Jelly Sandwich

27

Cheese or

Pepperoni Pizza

Baked Pasta

w/Breadstick

Taco Salad

Sunbutter &

Jelly Sandwich

26

Chicken Nuggets

w/Roll

Hot Dog

Taco Salad

Sunbutter &

Jelly Sandwich