Week of September 14

Parent Advisory Committee Updates

The purpose of the Willow Glen PAC is to share information regarding educational opportunities, and areas of high interest.  It is also an opportunity for me to gain valuable parent insight required to inform decisions and programming related to instruction and culture.

The first PAC meeting of the year was scheduled for September 17.  The agenda included the following:

• District Communication Guidelines
• School Goals
• Literacy and Math Framework

In the event that you missed this gathering, but would like information on any or all of the topics mentioned above, please feel free to give me a call.  I'd be happy to meet with you.

Our next PAC meeting is scheduled for November 12.  All are welcome to attend!  Watch for more information in our school newsletter.

Fall Assessments

This is the time of year that teachers spend getting to know your students, as learners. Children in grades K5-3 are engaging in literacy, math and writing assessments, during the month of September.  Staff will use this data to plan for instruction, as well as to identify students who may be in need of additional support or of extensions.  The results of these assessments will be discussed at parent-teacher conferences.  

Spirit Days

Fridays are designated as spirit wear days.  Students are invited to wear school/sport/activity spirit wear.  These are enjoyable days to show pride in particular interests!

Week of September 7

Thank you to all our parents who attended Open House last week!  The teachers enjoyed the opportunity to share classroom information with you, and answer any questions that you may have.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school if there is anything that we can help you with!

Here are some highlights from the week...

Open House - "How to Help Your Child Succeed in School"

Our first Early Release Day was a success!  Students were released one hour early, as teachers engaged in professional development.  The staff spent time learning more about the online features of our new science program.  They also collaborated on the integration of technology standards into their instruction.  The time was well spent, and the students are benefiting from the new learning by adults!

Second Grade students engaged with Chromebooks

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Welcome Back to School!

The 2015-2016 School Year is off to a great start!  

You may chose to follow me on Twitter, as I often post pictures of our amazing Willow Glen students.  I can be found at Laurie Pogorzelski@wg-principal.

Here are a few highlights from our first week:

Open House - Sept. 3, 5:00-7:30
     Our Annual Open House also includes a Literacy Meeting.  This is an opportunity for parents, in all grade levels, to learn how to best support their young readers at home.  In the event you are unable to attend, the presentation will be posted on our district website.

PBIS All-School Assembly/Kick-off  -  Sept. 3, 2:30pm (Students and Staff)
     This is a special event planned to renew the excitement around PBIS.  All schools in our district were awarded, "School/s of Merit" for our successful implementation of this program. We will revisit behavior expectations, and discuss celebrations for making good choices.

Newsletter - The first Wednesday of each month, you will find a "Principal's Corner" newsletter.  This piece of communication will provide you with school information on the coming month.  The newsletter also offers articles in Reading and/or Math.  These articles give parents and caregivers suggestions on how to extend learning into the homes. Partnering with one another, contributes to high achieving boys and girls!

Please stop back to this blog weekly.  I update it on Fridays, and you will frequently find the most current updates on the wonderful things happening at Willow Glen!

Week of May 25

While the halls are looking a little more bare, there is still much going on in the classrooms!

K5 students are learning about bee's;  First Graders are writing opinion pieces; Second Graders are studying Life Cycles; and Third Graders are discussing social issues. 

This is also the time of year that students are engaged in end-of-the-year assessments.  It is rewarding for the students to see how far they have come since September!

Week of May 18

 

A Few Tidbits to Share...

 

A special thank you to all the families that joined us for Fine Arts Night.  The artwork decorating our hallways was beautiful (Shout-out to Mrs. Marsh!), and the musical performance by our K5 and 1st graders was very enjoyable (High-five to Mr. Shanafelt!).

 

Please remember that Deer Creek will be hosting their annual Science Night on May 28.  This is always an evening filled with excitement and new learning!

 

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

                 
                     Thank you, PTO

              For a wonderful, delicious

                Teacher Appreciation

                          luncheon!

              We are grateful to have such

                  a supportive group of

                             parents!

Week of April 27

Congratulations to entire St. Francis School District community for receiving District Accreditation from AdvancEd!

Willow Glen Family Movie Night, held last week Friday, was a success!  Families enjoyed watching Despicable Me in the gym, all snuggled up in pj's and blankets.  Thank you to our school PBIS Team for leading this event.

Please join us next Thursday evening, May 7th, for Willow Glen's annual Fine Arts Night and K5-Grade 1 Concert.  The doors will open at 5:30pm.