Wow! Eleven days of school left! How is that possible!?!
We are gearing up for our last day of school activities! All last day of school communication will be done via email; however, we will be using the website to sign up for last minute items we need for the day. Please use the "Last Day of School Supplies and Volunteering" link to sign up to help bring in items for our various events.
Look for a lengthy but DETAILED email regarding our last day together in your inbox on Monday, May 14th.
Thanks for all your help!!
Last Day of School Supplies & Volunteering Sign Up
Monday, May 14, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Prairie Planting Plan B - NEXT Wednesday, May 16
It looks like Mother Nature is working in our favor for the next week or so, so Willowwind friends are planning to proceed with prairie planting next Wednesday, May 16th from 2:00 - 3:00. We will work outside to bring our prairie to life. Please be sure your child wears appropriate clothing that can get dirty as we plant our seeds. Dressing in layers may also be a good idea to help with the changing temperatures throughout the day.
If your child is in ASP, we ask that they bring an extra change of clothes AND shoes to wear after school to ensure that mud from our planting afternoon does not travel inside.
For those friends that are going home at 3:15, we ask that families do not go back into the building to help minimize the traffic of dirty footprints. Beginning at 2:00, students will spend the rest of the school day outside. Remind your child that if they have to go in to the building at any time in the afternoon we are asking them to remove their shoes as they use the Recess Door on the north side of the building.
To end our prairie planting celebration students will enjoy a all-natural fruit popsicle. We're looking forward to a fun afternoon!
If your child is in ASP, we ask that they bring an extra change of clothes AND shoes to wear after school to ensure that mud from our planting afternoon does not travel inside.
For those friends that are going home at 3:15, we ask that families do not go back into the building to help minimize the traffic of dirty footprints. Beginning at 2:00, students will spend the rest of the school day outside. Remind your child that if they have to go in to the building at any time in the afternoon we are asking them to remove their shoes as they use the Recess Door on the north side of the building.
To end our prairie planting celebration students will enjoy a all-natural fruit popsicle. We're looking forward to a fun afternoon!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
REMINDER: Relay for Life Character Day TOMORROW - Friday, May 11
Donate $1 (OR MORE) to dress as your favorite character. Older friends will be in the Front Entryway to collect donations. Thank you for your support!
REMINDER: Kids' Rag Order Due TOMORROW - Friday, May 11
Kids' Rags are $18 and orders need to be submitted to the Front Desk by 4:00.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Bike to School Day - TOMORROW - Wednesday, May 9
Here's a message from Ms. Christine regarding our special event that is occuring TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 9.
"International Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 9. Participants can bike from home or meet on the west side of the First Ave. HyVee by 8:20 to bike to school on the path. HyVee will donate fruit for participants to enjoy."
If you have any questions please email Ms. Christine at christinek@willowwind.org.
"International Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 9. Participants can bike from home or meet on the west side of the First Ave. HyVee by 8:20 to bike to school on the path. HyVee will donate fruit for participants to enjoy."
If you have any questions please email Ms. Christine at christinek@willowwind.org.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Kids' Rag Orders Due THIS Friday, May 11
As the end of the year approaches it is time to think about ordering this year's Kids' Rag. The Kids' Rag is Willowwind's take on the traditional yearbook. The Kids' Rag is put together completely by the students. It contains pictures from throughout the year, pages devoted to each classroom, and event summaries. In addition to classroom pages there is a page devoted to each student where you find their picture, a bio about their year, poetry, and a handwriting sample. The Wolves have been working hard compiling the pages. This is a special keepsake to help your family memorialize your child's Kindergarten year.
Below is a link for the Kids' Rag order form. You can also find a link on the right side bar of the Welcome page. The Kids' Rag price is $18.00. This price will cover printing costs. Each page is printed in color! Please note: the ordering deadline is THIS FRIDAY, MAY 11TH by 4:00pm. There is a grey envelope at the Front Desk where you can drop off your order form and payment.
Below is a link for the Kids' Rag order form. You can also find a link on the right side bar of the Welcome page. The Kids' Rag price is $18.00. This price will cover printing costs. Each page is printed in color! Please note: the ordering deadline is THIS FRIDAY, MAY 11TH by 4:00pm. There is a grey envelope at the Front Desk where you can drop off your order form and payment.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Important May Events
Our final month is here! Yikes! And it is busier than ever! Take a look below at a few of our May events we have going on. I have also updated the Upcoming Events section on the Welcome page & the Calendar tab.
THIS Wednesday, May 9 - Bike to School Day - See the blog posting above for more information.
Friday, May 11 - Silly Friday 2 - Character Day - Donate $1 (OR MORE) and dress as your favorite book character.
THIS Friday, May 11 - Kids' Rag Order Form Due - See the blog posting above for more information.
Friday, May 18 - Silly Friday 3 - International Day - Donate $1 (OR MORE) to wear your favorite dress, headgear, jewels, or paint from another country.
Friday, May 18 - ICPL Field Trip 1:00 - 3:00 - Bring library card!
Thursday May 24th - Wolf Documentary and Owl Puppet Show Premiere 5:15 - See the blog posting below for more information.
Friday, May 25th - Ms. Michelle Absent
Friday, May 25th - Silly Friday 4 - Mustache Day - Donate $1 (OR MORE) to wear a silly mustache or mustache related items or clothing.
Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day - No School / NO BASP
Tuesday, May 29th - Ms. Michelle Absent
Wednesday, May 30th / Thursday, May 31st - Last Day of School Activities (More information to follow VIA EMAIL.)
THIS Wednesday, May 9 - Bike to School Day - See the blog posting above for more information.
Friday, May 11 - Silly Friday 2 - Character Day - Donate $1 (OR MORE) and dress as your favorite book character.
THIS Friday, May 11 - Kids' Rag Order Form Due - See the blog posting above for more information.
Friday, May 18 - Silly Friday 3 - International Day - Donate $1 (OR MORE) to wear your favorite dress, headgear, jewels, or paint from another country.
Friday, May 18 - ICPL Field Trip 1:00 - 3:00 - Bring library card!
Thursday May 24th - Wolf Documentary and Owl Puppet Show Premiere 5:15 - See the blog posting below for more information.
Friday, May 25th - Ms. Michelle Absent
Friday, May 25th - Silly Friday 4 - Mustache Day - Donate $1 (OR MORE) to wear a silly mustache or mustache related items or clothing.
Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day - No School / NO BASP
Tuesday, May 29th - Ms. Michelle Absent
Wednesday, May 30th / Thursday, May 31st - Last Day of School Activities (More information to follow VIA EMAIL.)
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Wolves' Documentary & Owl Puppet Show Premire - Thursday, May 24
Join us for dinner and a movie. Throughout the year, the Wolves have been studying watersheds and water quality in Iowa. Now, come view their informative, feature-length documentary as you learn about water quality issues in Iowa, soil runoff, a dead zone as big as New Jersey, and how this effects our area and beyond. In addition, the Burrowing Owls' will be performing their Puppet show before the premiere of the Wolves documentary!
Dinner and Premiere times are as follows:
Pasta Dinner - 5:15
Owl Puppet Show - 6:00
Wolves' Documentary - 6:30
Tickets prices are as follows:
Pasta Bar Dinner, Owl Puppet Show, and Wolves' Documentary: $13 for Children under 12; $15 for 12 and Above
Owl Puppet Show and Wolves' Documentary (no dinner): $3
Until May 23rd, the Wolves will be selling tickets to this event EVERY Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before AND after school. Concessions will also be on sale before the movie. Please see the linked flyer below for more information.
Documentary / Puppet Show Premiere Flyer
Dinner and Premiere times are as follows:
Pasta Dinner - 5:15
Owl Puppet Show - 6:00
Wolves' Documentary - 6:30
Tickets prices are as follows:
Pasta Bar Dinner, Owl Puppet Show, and Wolves' Documentary: $13 for Children under 12; $15 for 12 and Above
Owl Puppet Show and Wolves' Documentary (no dinner): $3
Until May 23rd, the Wolves will be selling tickets to this event EVERY Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before AND after school. Concessions will also be on sale before the movie. Please see the linked flyer below for more information.
Documentary / Puppet Show Premiere Flyer
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Food Drive, Reminders, & a Rain Check
Hello Friends!
Three quick message to come your way in the heart of busy, AND FUN, week!
1) Food Drive
In honor of Willowwind's birthday the students are in a giving mood. Thanks to our Burrowing Owl friends. we are hosting a week long food drive.
Check out this message from the Owl class.
The Burrowing Owl class focused on learning about Iowa City this year. We learned about some of the ways people in our own community, as well as others, become activists to assist those in need. One way is to establish food pantries for those who need assistance feeding their families. We talked about the fact that children are not too young to help and decided that we wanted to collect food for the River Community Church food pantry. Between May 1 and May 7 families are invited to bring in food for a spaghetti dinner. This would include spaghetti pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, and canned vegetables. If you choose to participate, please leave the the food in the boxes you find in the front entry to the school. Thanks for your support. ~ The Burrowing Owl Class
2) Reminders
Our Music Spring Concert is TOMORROW at 2:30. Students will stay in the classroom until the concert begins. Your child may bring an extra set of clothes if they would like to change before the concert.
Tomorrow is the last day you can buy a meal from the Wolf Diner for Friday's VIP Day. Wolves will be selling before and after school until 2:30.
3) Rain Check
Our prairie planting site was too wet to plant today. The Cottontails were so understanding in seeing that Mother Nature often has a mind of her own. We are hoping to plant early next week when the weather conditions dry out. I will let you know the exact date so students can wear (or bring) appropriate clothing. Some Cottontails opted to leave their change of clothing or extra shoes at Willowwind. That is an option, too, if that works best for your family.
THANK YOU for your flexibility throughout the week. We are having so much fun and are so excited for the next few days to come!
Three quick message to come your way in the heart of busy, AND FUN, week!
1) Food Drive
In honor of Willowwind's birthday the students are in a giving mood. Thanks to our Burrowing Owl friends. we are hosting a week long food drive.
Check out this message from the Owl class.
The Burrowing Owl class focused on learning about Iowa City this year. We learned about some of the ways people in our own community, as well as others, become activists to assist those in need. One way is to establish food pantries for those who need assistance feeding their families. We talked about the fact that children are not too young to help and decided that we wanted to collect food for the River Community Church food pantry. Between May 1 and May 7 families are invited to bring in food for a spaghetti dinner. This would include spaghetti pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, and canned vegetables. If you choose to participate, please leave the the food in the boxes you find in the front entry to the school. Thanks for your support. ~ The Burrowing Owl Class
2) Reminders
Our Music Spring Concert is TOMORROW at 2:30. Students will stay in the classroom until the concert begins. Your child may bring an extra set of clothes if they would like to change before the concert.
Tomorrow is the last day you can buy a meal from the Wolf Diner for Friday's VIP Day. Wolves will be selling before and after school until 2:30.
3) Rain Check
Our prairie planting site was too wet to plant today. The Cottontails were so understanding in seeing that Mother Nature often has a mind of her own. We are hoping to plant early next week when the weather conditions dry out. I will let you know the exact date so students can wear (or bring) appropriate clothing. Some Cottontails opted to leave their change of clothing or extra shoes at Willowwind. That is an option, too, if that works best for your family.
THANK YOU for your flexibility throughout the week. We are having so much fun and are so excited for the next few days to come!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Willowwind's Birthday Week!
Happy 40th birthday, Willowwind!
We are so excited for the busy week Willowwind's birthday brings! Please read through our list of events carefully as your help is needed to make this wonderful week run smoothly.
Wednesday, May 2nd
Prairie Planting Day 1:00 - 3:15
Willowwind friends will partake in the next step of our prairie planning process. From 1:00 - 3:00, we will work outside to bring our prairie to life. Please be sure your child wears appropriate clothing that can get dirty and stained as we plant our seeds and paint our prairie sign. Dressing in layers may also be a good idea to help with the changing temperatures throughout the day.
If your child is in ASP, we ask that they bring an extra change of clothes AND shoes to wear after school to ensure that mud from our planting afternoon does not travel inside.
For those friends that are going home at 3:15, we ask that families do not go back into the building to help minimize the traffic of dirty footprints. Beginning at 1:00, students will spend the rest of the school day outside. Remind your child that if they have to go in to the building at any time in the afternoon we are asking them to remove their shoes as they use the Recess Door on the north side of the building.
To end our prairie planting celebration students will enjoy a all-natural fruit popsicle.
At this point, our Prairie Planting Day is going to occur as planned. If Mother Nature has another idea for us we will go with our Plan B. We will not know what Mother Nature has in store for tomorrow afternoon until after school begins tomorrow, so please dress your child as if we are going to dig in the prairie and get dirty.
Thursday, May 3rd
PreK - 6 Music Concert 2:30 - 3:00
Mr. David and our Willowwind friends are excited to bring to you our Spring Music Concert. The Cottontails have been working hard to prepare for this big afternoon. They are often singing and humming their concert songs and even asked if they could put on a concert at Monday's lunch time. It is highly encouraged that you come to see your child, and the rest of the Willowwind student community, perform a variety of songs.
Your child can bring nice clothing to change into. We will change into our "concert" clothes at 1:30 as we prepare to sing and preform.
Students will stay in the classroom after dismissal from 2:00 - 2:20. At 2:20, students will make their way to the GD space where they will sit as a class for the concert. When the concert is complete students will be dismissed to their families where you can make your way back to the classroom to gather belongings to go home. Although it is highly encourage that you attend the concert to cheer on your child, if you are not here your child will go to ASP at 3:00. If your child will not be here for the concert please let David and me know. David's email is davids@willowwind.org.
Educational Speaker - Rick Ackerly 7:00 - 8:00
ADULTS, please going us as Willowwind welcomes Rick Ackerly. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday, May 4th
VIP Day 1:00 - 3:00
Please help your child invite a special someone to come be a part of our school from 1:00 - 3:00. It is a highly encouraged that your child have a special VIP to share the afternoon with. If your child DOES NOT plan to have a VIP in attendance please let me know as soon as possible. If you have communicated who your child's VIP is, we have sent out invites. If not, your child will be bringing home their invitation so they can mail, or hand-deliver, their invite to their VIP. Take a look at the schedule below to get an idea of what our VIP afternoon will look like.
Lunch / Recess 11:45 - 12:45
Bring a bag lunch for your child and their VIP or order (through Thursday afternoon) a special lunch from the Wolf Diner Taco Bar for $7.
VIP Welcome 12:45 - 1:00
Prairie Presentations 1:00 - 2:00
In the GD Space, listen, watch, and learn how Willowwind friends have prepared for our prairie.
Classroom Time 2:00 - 3:15
With their VIP, students will share their work from throughout the year, enjoy some reading time, a snack (have your child bring an extra afternoon snack for their VIP), and outdoor play time. Students can also show their VIP how they prepare for home as our school day comes to an end.
Saturday, May 5th
Willowwind 40th Birthday Picnic 11:00 - 2:00
Join us for a potluck picnic (take a look below for family potluck assignments and sign up at the Front Desk), Silent Auction, and Alumni Group Discussion. Silent Auction items are already on display in the Front Entry. Have you heard about the raffle for the beautiful diamond jewelry?!?! Buy a ticket to enter the jewelry raffle! All Silent Auction winning bids and raffle ticket sales go towards Willowwind's Scholarship Fund.
Potluck Dishes
A-E Last Name - Dessert
F-J Last Name - Bread
K-O Last Name - Fruit Dish
P-T Last Name - Meat &/ Veggie Appetizer
U-Z Last Name - Veggie Dish
I can't wait to share this special week with your child and the one's they love! I hope you are looking forward to a wonderful week to celebrate our wonderful school!! Please let me know if you have ANY questions.
We are so excited for the busy week Willowwind's birthday brings! Please read through our list of events carefully as your help is needed to make this wonderful week run smoothly.
Wednesday, May 2nd
Prairie Planting Day 1:00 - 3:15
Willowwind friends will partake in the next step of our prairie planning process. From 1:00 - 3:00, we will work outside to bring our prairie to life. Please be sure your child wears appropriate clothing that can get dirty and stained as we plant our seeds and paint our prairie sign. Dressing in layers may also be a good idea to help with the changing temperatures throughout the day.
If your child is in ASP, we ask that they bring an extra change of clothes AND shoes to wear after school to ensure that mud from our planting afternoon does not travel inside.
For those friends that are going home at 3:15, we ask that families do not go back into the building to help minimize the traffic of dirty footprints. Beginning at 1:00, students will spend the rest of the school day outside. Remind your child that if they have to go in to the building at any time in the afternoon we are asking them to remove their shoes as they use the Recess Door on the north side of the building.
To end our prairie planting celebration students will enjoy a all-natural fruit popsicle.
At this point, our Prairie Planting Day is going to occur as planned. If Mother Nature has another idea for us we will go with our Plan B. We will not know what Mother Nature has in store for tomorrow afternoon until after school begins tomorrow, so please dress your child as if we are going to dig in the prairie and get dirty.
Thursday, May 3rd
PreK - 6 Music Concert 2:30 - 3:00
Mr. David and our Willowwind friends are excited to bring to you our Spring Music Concert. The Cottontails have been working hard to prepare for this big afternoon. They are often singing and humming their concert songs and even asked if they could put on a concert at Monday's lunch time. It is highly encouraged that you come to see your child, and the rest of the Willowwind student community, perform a variety of songs.
Your child can bring nice clothing to change into. We will change into our "concert" clothes at 1:30 as we prepare to sing and preform.
Students will stay in the classroom after dismissal from 2:00 - 2:20. At 2:20, students will make their way to the GD space where they will sit as a class for the concert. When the concert is complete students will be dismissed to their families where you can make your way back to the classroom to gather belongings to go home. Although it is highly encourage that you attend the concert to cheer on your child, if you are not here your child will go to ASP at 3:00. If your child will not be here for the concert please let David and me know. David's email is davids@willowwind.org.
Educational Speaker - Rick Ackerly 7:00 - 8:00
ADULTS, please going us as Willowwind welcomes Rick Ackerly. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday, May 4th
VIP Day 1:00 - 3:00
Please help your child invite a special someone to come be a part of our school from 1:00 - 3:00. It is a highly encouraged that your child have a special VIP to share the afternoon with. If your child DOES NOT plan to have a VIP in attendance please let me know as soon as possible. If you have communicated who your child's VIP is, we have sent out invites. If not, your child will be bringing home their invitation so they can mail, or hand-deliver, their invite to their VIP. Take a look at the schedule below to get an idea of what our VIP afternoon will look like.
Lunch / Recess 11:45 - 12:45
Bring a bag lunch for your child and their VIP or order (through Thursday afternoon) a special lunch from the Wolf Diner Taco Bar for $7.
VIP Welcome 12:45 - 1:00
Prairie Presentations 1:00 - 2:00
In the GD Space, listen, watch, and learn how Willowwind friends have prepared for our prairie.
Classroom Time 2:00 - 3:15
With their VIP, students will share their work from throughout the year, enjoy some reading time, a snack (have your child bring an extra afternoon snack for their VIP), and outdoor play time. Students can also show their VIP how they prepare for home as our school day comes to an end.
Saturday, May 5th
Willowwind 40th Birthday Picnic 11:00 - 2:00
Join us for a potluck picnic (take a look below for family potluck assignments and sign up at the Front Desk), Silent Auction, and Alumni Group Discussion. Silent Auction items are already on display in the Front Entry. Have you heard about the raffle for the beautiful diamond jewelry?!?! Buy a ticket to enter the jewelry raffle! All Silent Auction winning bids and raffle ticket sales go towards Willowwind's Scholarship Fund.
Potluck Dishes
A-E Last Name - Dessert
F-J Last Name - Bread
K-O Last Name - Fruit Dish
P-T Last Name - Meat &/ Veggie Appetizer
U-Z Last Name - Veggie Dish
I can't wait to share this special week with your child and the one's they love! I hope you are looking forward to a wonderful week to celebrate our wonderful school!! Please let me know if you have ANY questions.
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