May Calendar

Hey All!

Just a reminder to check out our school website or my link to the WSE calendar for all the special events that will take place this month. You won't want to miss out on all the fun! 

May Tips

1. Get a move on 
    It's National Physical Fitness & Sports Month. Prep your child for it—as well as your school's field day (May 21), a favorite spring event with kids everywhere—with some family recreation activities. Take walks after dinner, go on a weekend bike ride, or have chin-up contests on the monkey bars at a nearby playground. For more fitness ideas, check out letsmove.gov, fitness.gov, and presidentschallenge.org.
2. Keep kids safe 
   The weather has warmed up and school's almost out for the summer, which means kids will be spending more time outdoors. Give them a refresher course in safety whether they're bike riding, swimming, or playing indoors on game systems. For more tips, go to pta.org and click on “Topics: Child Safety.”
3. Give props to your children's teachers 
   As the school year winds down, encourage your children to write thank-you notes to their current teachers. Prompt younger kids with suggestions like “Something new I learned this year was…”or “My favorite part of this school year was….” Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 to 10.

April Parent Tidbits

April

1. Get schooled in math 
   April is Math Awareness Month. Check out the website of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: nctm.org/resources/families.aspx.
2. Go a little greener 
   Commemorate Earth Day on April 22 by planning an activity for your entire family, such as joining a local park's litter-cleanup team or planting a tree on your block. 
3. Share your career 
   May 20 will be WSE's annual Career Fair. Be on the look out for a flyer to volunteer to share your career during Career Fair. Sign up to visit, and encourage other parents to do the same.
4. Thank your school staff 
   These overlooked helpers are often the ones who keep things working smoothly for your children, so take time to recognize school office staff during the week of April 22 to 28, which is Administrative Professionals Week. Join with other parents to recognize these wonderful professionals, or have your kids make a card of their own.