Save the Date - Upcoming Events

Wow! March is just about here! As we say goodbye to February, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for meeting with me in regards to your child's progress.  I'm so incredibly proud of our class's success.  Please take note regarding some upcoming events - some our RIGHT around the corner.


THIS Monday, March 2nd - DEAR Day

In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, Willowwind students (along with students all over the world) will

D rop

E verything

a nd

R ead.

On Monday, March 2nd all students are invited to wear pajamas to school on this day and bring ONE cozy item to cuddle up with while we spend the afternoon reading in the GD Space.  Pillows, stuffed animals, and blankets have all been popular choices in past years.  Please help your child make decisions that will allow them to be comfortable without being distracted.

In addition, DEAR Day will give us a day to celebrate our time growing as a class.  In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday we will be celebrating with a Dr. Seuss movie - Horton Hears a Who, rated G.  Please let me know if you have concerns about showing this film.


THIS Wednesday, March 4th - Library Field Trip
Due to ever changing schedules, Ms. Stacia and moved February's field trip to this coming Wednesday, March 4th.  Please be sure your child brings their library card.  We will be traveling to the library by city bus.


Monday, March 2nd - Wednesday, March 4th
I will be out of town until Thursday, March 5th.  I will be in Ann Arbor, Michigan visiting Summers-Knoll School as they complete their accreditation process for ISACS.  Willowwind went through the accreditation process two years ago.  While demanding, it is also a wonderful way to show case school's successes and further improve certain focus areas.  This week, I will be able to help Summers-Knoll reach their dream of independent school accredited status with ISACS (the Independent Schools Association for the Central States).  Ms. Lisa will be here Monday through Wednesday.  She has subbed for the Cottontails a number of times and is eager to come back.  Ms. Megan, our Kindergarten assistant, will be here on Monday and Wednesday to help Ms. Lisa with DEAR / PJ Day and the library field trip.


Thursday, March 12th @ 5:30 - Community Night

Willowwind's much anticipated, annual PreK-6th Grade Community Day / Night is just around the corner.  On Thursday, March 12th, at 5:30pm, join your child, and their Willowwind peers, at the River Community Church as classes present their culminating projects highlighting their present works and studies.

This evening is an incredibly important event as it allows students to accept challenges and take risks as they perform and work on public speaking and presenting skills.  Your role as an audience member is crucial in providing all Willowwind students with a real-life, authentic experience in speaking and sharing to a large group.  All Willowwind students are expected to participate and are looking forward to having you a part of this event. Through this evening, students not only build public speaking skills but also build other crucial life skills such as character, self-acceptance, and resiliency.

All children are required to attend this event.  Please let me know asap if a preplanned conflict stands in the way.  I look forward to seeing you and look forward in the chance to share our school work with you.