ES “Up-to-the-Minute”

As I type this newsletter, the sounds of falling bowling pins can be heard in the hallway.  Math Day is winding down!  What a wonderful day.  The students participated in several math activities:  patterns, measuring, estimating, bridge building, and many others.  Thanks to the many parents who volunteered to “man a station.”  The day was successful because of you.

Spirit Week begins TODAY!  Today is Silly Sock and Slipper Day.  Tuesday is Crazy Hat Day.  Wednesday is Hilarious Hair Day.  Thursday is Beach Bum Day.  Friday is Jammin’ Jersey and Jeans Day.  We are looking forward to a fun-filled week of school spirit!!

We have been asked by Wilmington University to assist with their students completing their teaching practicums with us.  We have 5 students who will be observing classes and learning from our excellent faculty.

Report Cards will be issued on Monday, January 30th.  Please sign the envelope (keeping the report card) and returning it to your child’s teacher as quickly as possible.

Our Box Tops for Education Contest will begin on Wednesday, February 1st.  Please help your child collect Box Tops and Campbell’s Soups labels for our school.  The classes will be competing with each other to see who will bring in the most Box Tops.  The proceeds will help us buy classroom and educational supplies!

Our Moms in Touch and Dad’s Prayer Huddle continue to meet.  The next Moms in Touch meeting is Tuesday, February 7th, 8 AM, in the ES library.  The Dads meet on Thursday, February 9th, 7:45 AM, in the conference room.  It is such a blessing to know that our parents are praying for our school.

We have an open house for prospective parents (and students) scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th, 9 – 11 AM.  If you know a family who should be at WCS, please invite them to come by and tour the school.

We are also planning the Home and School Connection sponsored Pajama and Bagel Day on Thursday, February 16, 2012.  Slippers are OK, but please make sure that your child has a change of shoes for recess and/or PE.

Last Friday we were privileged to have Cathy Patnovic as our chapel speaker.  She is a talented chalk artist who shared a gospel message through her art.  We are still looking for some speakers for dates in the spring.  If you know of someone who would be willing (and able) to share a short message with our elementary school students, please contact me through the elementary school office.  Also parents are always welcome to join us for chapel.  There is nothing better than worshiping our Lord with our children.

We have appreciated the love and support that has been shown to Robin Foster and her family.  If you wish to help out, we have set up a group of parents and colleagues who are organizing this assistance.  Please call the school for details.

In His Service,

Gwen Campbell, Principal