Upcoming Events: A Busy Fri, Oct 4th!

Tomorrow is a busy day! Don't forget the following events!

1) Scholastic Orders are Due
Periodically throughout the year, your child will bring home Scholastic Book Orders. To order register on Scholastic's Website. Enter the Class Activation Code (2HTOR). Order from thousands of print titles, value packs, and eBooks. Ordering through Scholastic Book will earn FREE books for Willowwind's library and provide your family with the best values. If you have questions email Willowwind's Scholastic Order Coordinator Leigh Ann Kennedy at leighannkennedy@yahoo.com.

2) Photo Orders are Due
Sarah Neighbors Photography will be here on Tuesday, October 8th for our 2013-2014 Picture Day. If you are interested in ordering photos please be sure to do so by Friday, October 4th. Order Forms to order a consent to print and CD of images are available at the Front Desk. In addition, please see Amber if you are interested in volunteering on Picture Day. Each volunteer will receive a complementary family session with Sarah Neighbors Photography.

3) Spirit Day
Tomorrow is Spirit Day! Wear your blue and gold or Willowwind apparel!

4) Food Allergy Coordination
Willowwind is invested in hosting community events that are thoughtful and inclusive of all of our students with particular diets, food allergies, or sensitivities. If you'd like to coordinated with other families with particular food preferences and needs to ensure that there is food at school-wide events that you can feel safe, comfortable and happy about your child eating, let Amber know by October 4th. See the linked flyer for more information.

5) Run for the Schools Priority Deadline
Iowa City's Run for the Schools is October 20th. It is a great way to support local schools in our area. Entry frees are lowest if registered by October 5th. Check out the entry form online. Karen, Lou, and I will be each running a different distance in the race choices.

6) First Friday Parent Coffee 8:00 - 9:30
Do you know the difference between Twitter, Flick'r and Instagram--and which one kids are using these days? What is cyberbullying and what can you, as a parent, do about it? How can we keep our children safe on the information superhighway? Visit Willowwind's First Friday Parent Coffee to get the answers you need. Katie Fields, MPH is a Health Educator at United Action for Youth and will present "Your Child and the Internet." Katie routinely works with teens in the Iowa City school district and sees firsthand how the internet both enhances and interferes with their lives. Participate in an engaging discussion while enjoying coffee and homemade treats. See the linked flyer for more information. Sponsored by Willowwind Friends and Families.  

7) Homecoming Parade 5:00
Show your Willowwind Spirt and be part of a homecoming tradition! Dress in your nave and yellow Willowwind Spirit Wear and prepare for a great evening! Gather your family and rally with Willowwind for the UI Homecoming celebration. Willowwind's participation in the UI Homecoming Parade marks a fun, annual tradition for our families. What better way to enjoy this exciting show than to march in the parade?!? RSVP ASAP! Due to homecoming guidelines, only 60 people may RSVP to this event. Click here to RSVP. Families who choose to attend will be emailed with more details about the homecoming meet up location. Click here for more information about when to arrive, what happens during the parade, and more. Click here to view the parade route. We look forward dot seeing you and celebrating our theme, "One Earth, One Spirit, One Willowwind!"