Last Day of School Needs

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.)