Upcoming Events: 

Tuesday, May 27th Westgate Talent Show 5-7 

Wednesday, May 28th 1st-2nd Continuation 1 PM 

Thursday, May 29th Class Party/Early Release 

Thursday, May 29th Carnival/Open House 

Friday, May 30th Early Release/Last Day of School 

Our Special through the end of the year is PE. 

Our End of Year party is on Thursday, May 29th, from 10:15 to 11:15 AM. For our 1-2 Pod Holiday party, please review the available slots below and sign up for snacks/drinks to bring. Please remember to send store-bought items with a nutrition label. Items can be sent to school with your child anytime before our 1st & 2nd Grade Pod party. Please ensure all items are labeled 1-2 party before dropping them off. 

Please contact your child's advocacy teacher if you would like to volunteer for our party.  You must have a current background check on file in order to volunteer. We will contact volunteers who are selected to assist with the party.  

Thank you for helping us make our class party special! 

1st and 2nd Grade End of Year Party 2025 

🌟 Spring Carnival Classroom Baskets 🌟 

Our Spring Carnival is coming May 29th, and one of the most anticipated features is the themed classroom baskets for our silent auction. These baskets are a significant fundraiser, and we need your help to make them a success! 

We’re asking each family to contribute at least one item—at any price point—to any of the themed baskets listed below. Every contribution helps create fun and unique baskets for the auction! 

🎁 Donating is Easier than Ever 🎁 

Amazon and Target registries have been curated by teachers and events team so you can simply click "buy".  AND your purchase can be shipped directly to the school. Of course, you’re also welcome to shop outside the registries if you find something that fits the theme.   

Find the Registry Links within the Sign Up Genius description. Be sure to sign up for the item too preventing duplicates. 

• Donations can be dropped off at lobby during normal school hours 

• All donations are due Friday, May 23 

• Please label your donation with the basket name and pod number 

We are also in need of large empty baskets to hold all the donated items. If you have one to contribute, please sign up through the same links. 

Thank you for your support and making our carnival a fantastic event for the community! 

Kindergarten : 

Movie Night Basket 

Family Game Night Basket 

1st/2nd : 

Pamper Party Basket 

Colorado Proud Basket 

3rd/4th : 

Gardening Basket 

Bookworm Basket 

5th/6th Grade Pod: 

Taco Tuesday Basket 

Backyard Barbecue Basket 

7th/8th Grade Pod: 

Swim Fun Basket 

Colorado Sports Basket 

High School Pod: 

Ice Cream Social Basket 

Coffee/Tea for Me Basket 

Advocacy Theme for May is Self-Care and Wellness 

Learning Targets for this Unit: 

• Emotional Recognition and Regulation: 

• Identify and name basic emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared).  

• Learn simple strategies to manage strong emotions (e.g., deep breaths, talking to a trusted adult).  

• Understand the importance of listening to their body and recognizing when they need a break. 

• Healthy Food Choices: 

• Identify foods that are healthy and nutritious.  

• Understand the importance of eating breakfast and making healthy choices at every meal.  

• Positive Self-Image: 

• Recognize and appreciate their own strengths and talents. 

• Learn to focus on their abilities and accomplishments.  

• Social and Emotional Skills: 

• Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards others. 

• Learn to resolve conflicts peacefully and respectfully. 

• Develop positive relationships with peers and adults.  

• When: 
• General entry is free. Wristbands are for using the inflatables.
• $25 presale wristbands, $30 at the door
• Wristbands are for unlimited access to the inflatable play area + one ticket.
• All students must be supervised by their parent/guardian at the event.
• Tickets can be bought separately - $5 for 5 tickets good only for popcorn, cotton candy, or bottle of water. (not good for food trucks)
• Pay for wristbands with a check or cash at the school. Or to order online - access the payment portal
• Find more information on the Student Led Conferences and Carnival: 2025 Westgate CARNIVAL - Community Events - Westgate Community School

Upcoming Events: 

Tuesday, May 20th 1-2 field trip to Botanical Gardens Chatfield Farm 

Wednesday, May 21st Yogurt Yum Spirit Night 

Thursday, May 22nd High School Graduation 

Monday, May 26th No School/Memorial Day 

Tuesday, May 27th Westgate Talent Show 5-7 

Wednesday, May 28th 1st-2nd Continuation 1 PM 

Thursday, May 29th Class Party/Early Release 

Thursday, May 29th Carnival/Open House 

Friday, May 30th Early Release/Last Day of School 

Our Special through the end of the year is PE. 

🌟 Spring Carnival Classroom Baskets 🌟 

Our Spring Carnival is coming May 29th, and one of the most anticipated features is the themed classroom baskets for our silent auction. These baskets are a significant fundraiser, and we need your help to make them a success! 

We’re asking each family to contribute at least one item—at any price point—to any of the themed baskets listed below. Every contribution helps create fun and unique baskets for the auction! 

🎁 Donating is Easier than Ever 🎁 

Amazon and Target registries have been curated by teachers and events team so you can simply click "buy".  AND your purchase can be shipped directly to the school. Of course, you’re also welcome to shop outside the registries if you find something that fits the theme.   

Find the Registry Links within the Sign Up Genius description. Be sure to sign up for the item too preventing duplicates. 

• Donations can be dropped off at lobby during normal school hours 

• All donations are due Friday, May 23 

• Please label your donation with the basket name and pod number 

We are also in need of large empty baskets to hold all the donated items. If you have one to contribute, please sign up through the same links. 

Thank you for your support and making our carnival a fantastic event for the community! 

Kindergarten : 

Movie Night Basket 

Family Game Night Basket 

1st/2nd : 

Pamper Party Basket 

Colorado Proud Basket 

3rd/4th : 

Gardening Basket 

Bookworm Basket 

5th/6th Grade Pod: 

Taco Tuesday Basket 

Backyard Barbecue Basket 

7th/8th Grade Pod: 

Swim Fun Basket 

Colorado Sports Basket 

High School Pod: 

Ice Cream Social Basket 

Coffee/Tea for Me Basket 

Advocacy Theme for May is Self-Care and Wellness 

Learning Targets for this Unit: 

• Emotional Recognition and Regulation: 

• Identify and name basic emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared).  

• Learn simple strategies to manage strong emotions (e.g., deep breaths, talking to a trusted adult).  

• Understand the importance of listening to their body and recognizing when they need a break. 

• Healthy Food Choices: 

• Identify foods that are healthy and nutritious.  

• Understand the importance of eating breakfast and making healthy choices at every meal.  

• Positive Self-Image: 

• Recognize and appreciate their own strengths and talents. 

• Learn to focus on their abilities and accomplishments.  

• Social and Emotional Skills: 

• Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards others. 

• Learn to resolve conflicts peacefully and respectfully. 

• Develop positive relationships with peers and adults.  

Upcoming Events: 

Thursday, May 15th 1-2 Field Day 

Tuesday, May 20th 1-2 field trip to Botanical Gardens Chatfield Farm 

Our Special through the end of the year is PE. 

🌟 Spring Carnival Classroom Baskets 🌟 

Our Spring Carnival is coming May 29th, and one of the most anticipated features is the themed classroom baskets for our silent auction. These baskets are a significant fundraiser, and we need your help to make them a success! 

We’re asking each family to contribute at least one item—at any price point—to any of the themed baskets listed below. Every contribution helps create fun and unique baskets for the auction! 

🎁 Donating is Easier than Ever 🎁 

Amazon and Target registries have been curated by teachers and events team so you can simply click "buy".  AND your purchase can be shipped directly to the school. Of course, you’re also welcome to shop outside the registries if you find something that fits the theme.   

Find the Registry Links within the Sign Up Genius description. Be sure to sign up for the item too preventing duplicates. 

• Donations can be dropped off at lobby during normal school hours 

• All donations are due Friday, May 23 

• Please label your donation with the basket name and pod number 

We are also in need of large empty baskets to hold all the donated items. If you have one to contribute, please sign up through the same links. 

Thank you for your support and making our carnival a fantastic event for the community! 

Kindergarten : 

Movie Night Basket 

Family Game Night Basket 

1st/2nd : 

Pamper Party Basket 

Colorado Proud Basket 

3rd/4th : 

Gardening Basket 

Bookworm Basket 

5th/6th Grade Pod: 

Taco Tuesday Basket 

Backyard Barbecue Basket 

7th/8th Grade Pod: 

Swim Fun Basket 

Colorado Sports Basket 

High School Pod: 

Ice Cream Social Basket 

Coffee/Tea for Me Basket 

Advocacy Theme for May is Self-Care and Wellness 

Learning Targets for this Unit: 

• Emotional Recognition and Regulation: 

• Identify and name basic emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared).  

• Learn simple strategies to manage strong emotions (e.g., deep breaths, talking to a trusted adult).  

• Understand the importance of listening to their body and recognizing when they need a break. 

• Healthy Food Choices: 

• Identify foods that are healthy and nutritious.  

• Understand the importance of eating breakfast and making healthy choices at every meal.  

• Positive Self-Image: 

• Recognize and appreciate their own strengths and talents. 

• Learn to focus on their abilities and accomplishments.  

• Social and Emotional Skills: 

• Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards others. 

• Learn to resolve conflicts peacefully and respectfully. 

• Develop positive relationships with peers and adults.  

Upcoming Events: 

May 5th – 9th Teacher Appreciation Week 

Monday, May 5th Events Committee Meeting 2:00 -3:30 PM  

Thursday, May 15th 1-2 Field Day 

Tuesday, May 20th 1-2 field trip to Botanical Gardens Chatfield Farm 

Our Special through the end of the year is I-LAB. 

🌟 Spring Carnival Classroom Baskets 🌟 

Our Spring Carnival is coming May 29th, and one of the most anticipated features is the themed classroom baskets for our silent auction. These baskets are a significant fundraiser, and we need your help to make them a success! 

We’re asking each family to contribute at least one item—at any price point—to any of the themed baskets listed below. Every contribution helps create fun and unique baskets for the auction! 

🎁 Donating is Easier than Ever 🎁 

Amazon and Target registries have been curated by teachers and events team so you can simply click "buy".  AND your purchase can be shipped directly to the school. Of course, you’re also welcome to shop outside the registries if you find something that fits the theme.   

Find the Registry Links within the Sign Up Genius description. Be sure to sign up for the item too preventing duplicates. 

• Donations can be dropped off at lobby during normal school hours 

• All donations are due Friday, May 23 

• Please label your donation with the basket name and pod number 

We are also in need of large empty baskets to hold all the donated items. If you have one to contribute, please sign up through the same links. 

Thank you for your support and making our carnival a fantastic event for the community! 

Kindergarten : 

Movie Night Basket 

Family Game Night Basket 

1st/2nd : 

Pamper Party Basket 

Colorado Proud Basket 

3rd/4th : 

Gardening Basket 

Bookworm Basket 

5th/6th Grade Pod: 

Taco Tuesday Basket 

Backyard Barbecue Basket 

7th/8th Grade Pod: 

Swim Fun Basket 

Colorado Sports Basket 

High School Pod: 

Ice Cream Social Basket 

Coffee/Tea for Me Basket 

Advocacy Theme for May is Self-Care and Wellness 

Learning Targets for this Unit: 

• Emotional Recognition and Regulation: 

• Identify and name basic emotions (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared).  

• Learn simple strategies to manage strong emotions (e.g., deep breaths, talking to a trusted adult).  

• Understand the importance of listening to their body and recognizing when they need a break. 

• Healthy Food Choices: 

• Identify foods that are healthy and nutritious.  

• Understand the importance of eating breakfast and making healthy choices at every meal.  

• Positive Self-Image: 

• Recognize and appreciate their own strengths and talents. 

• Learn to focus on their abilities and accomplishments.  

• Social and Emotional Skills: 

• Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards others. 

• Learn to resolve conflicts peacefully and respectfully. 

• Develop positive relationships with peers and adults.  

Upcoming Events: 

Thursday, April 24th Freddy’s Spirit Night 

April 28th – May 2nd Westgate’s Earth Day Events  

Thursday, May 1st Field Trip to Lyle Lyle Crocodile 

Friday, May 2nd Clothing Swap 

Our Special through the end of the year is I-lab. 

In celebration of Westgate’s Earth Week, we’re excited to take our learning outside! On April 28th, from 12:15-2:30, students will participate in a series of engaging environmental education activities.  

To help your student have a successful and comfortable day, please send them with the following items:  

• Closed-toe shoes  

• An extra snack  

• A filled reusable water bottle  

• Optional: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses  

Students will have the opportunity to explore and learn about our school’s goats, chickens, and bees, take part in an outdoor scavenger hunt, and contribute to a collaborative chalk mural project. We’re looking forward to a fun, hands-on day celebrating the environment together! 

We are excited to share that our 1st and 2nd grade classes will be going on a field trip to the Arvada Center on Thursday, May 1st to see the live performance of Lyle the Crocodile! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to enjoy a fun and educational theater experience that connects to literacy and the arts. 

Please see the attached permission slip for more details. We kindly ask that you complete and return the signed form by Monday, April 28th. 

If you have any questions or are interested in chaperoning and have a current background check on file, please indicate this on the permission slip form.  

Thank you for your continued support, 

Lyle the Crocodile Permission Slip Form 

Advocacy Theme for April is Social-Awareness 

• Social awareness involves recognizing that people have different feelings and thoughts, and that these can be influenced by their experiences and backgrounds. 

• Empathy: 

It includes the ability to put oneself in another person's shoes and understand how they might be feeling in a given situation. 

• Social Cues: 

Social awareness also involves being able to pick up on social cues, such as body language and tone of voice, to better understand how others are feeling. 

• Respect and Inclusivity: 

It promotes respect for diversity and the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and understood. 

• Developing Social Skills: 

Social awareness helps children develop important social skills, such as active listening, conflict resolution, and building positive relationships. 

Upcoming Events: 

Tuesday, April 15th Board of Directors Meeting 

Friday, April 18th 1/2 Day 11:30 Dismissal 

Friday, April 18th Urban Air Spirit Night 6-8 PM 

Thursday, April 24th Freddy’s Spirit Night 

Our Special through April 25 is ART.

Testing Letters of Encouragement: 

After spring break, our amazing students take all their state tests! K-2 takes MAPS and DIBELS and 3-8 takes MAPS, DIBELS, and CMAS! Write a note to your student to encourage them during testing! We'd love for all K-8 students to get a note from an adult. Notes will be available in pods during conferences, and at the front desk before spring break. Can't make it in person? Email your student's name, grade, and advocacy with your note to [email protected] 

Advocacy Theme for April is Social-Awareness 

• Social awareness involves recognizing that people have different feelings and thoughts, and that these can be influenced by their experiences and backgrounds. 

• Empathy: 

It includes the ability to put oneself in another person's shoes and understand how they might be feeling in a given situation. 

• Social Cues: 

Social awareness also involves being able to pick up on social cues, such as body language and tone of voice, to better understand how others are feeling. 

• Respect and Inclusivity: 

It promotes respect for diversity and the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and understood. 

• Developing Social Skills: 

Social awareness helps children develop important social skills, such as active listening, conflict resolution, and building positive relationships. 

Monday, March 10th Qtr. 4 Begins 

Tuesday, March 11th Board Meeting 

Thursday, March 13th Skate City Spirit Night 

Tuesday, March 18th Spirit Night Home Grown Tap and Dough 

Friday, March 21st Community Connect with Mrs. Collins 

Testing Letters of Encouragement: 

After spring break, our amazing students take all their state tests! K-2 takes MAPS and DIBELS and 3-8 takes MAPS, DIBELS, and CMAS! Write a note to your student to encourage them during testing! We'd love for all K-8 students to get a note from an adult. Notes will be available in pods during conferences, and at the front desk before spring break. Can't make it in person? Email your student's name, grade, and advocacy with your note to [email protected] 

Advocacy Theme for March is Mindfulness 

Our learning targets for mindfulness include the following: 

Self-Awareness & Mindfulness Basics 

• I can notice how my body feels when I am happy, sad, or frustrated. 

• I can take deep breaths to help me feel calm. 

• I can use my five senses to notice what is happening around me. 

Self-Regulation & Managing Emotions 

• I can use a calm-down strategy when I feel upset. 

• I can pause and take a deep breath before reacting. 

• I can recognize when I need a break and ask for one. 

Our Special is: ART

Monday, Feb. 24th Events Committee Meeting 

Friday, Feb. 28th Class Picture Day 

Thursday March 6th Parent/Teacher Conferences 8 AM to 8 PM 

Friday, March 7th Parent/Teacher Conferences 8 AM to 1 PM 

Monday, February 24th: Events Committee Meeting  

2:00-3:30pm at Westgate in the Teacher’s Lounge or virtually via Teams  

Join the meeting  

Meeting ID: 272 385 445 923  

Passcode: Uy8MVK  

We will not have a meeting in March, so 2 in February!   

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up on Thursday, March 6th from 8 PM and Friday, March 7th from 8 AM to 1 PM. 

Advocacy Theme for February is Empathy and Kindness  

During the month of February, we will be focusing on empathy and kindness. Our learning goal is:  

• To learn how to show empathy and kindness to others. This means understanding how someone else might feel and being helpful and caring when they need it. We will practice using kind words, listening carefully, and offering support to our friends, classmates, and everyone around us.   

Friday, February 21st Colorado Mammoth Spirit Night 

Feb. 22nd and 23rd Spirit Weekend at Buffalo Wild Wings 

Feb. 24th Events Committee Meeting 

Friday, February 21st: Spirit Night at Colorado Mammoth  

Come join us for a Spirit Night with the Colorado Mammoth! 7:00pm at Ball Arena. Purchase your tickets through THIS LINK and a portion of each ticket sold will go directly to Westgate. We hope to see you there!  

February 22nd and 23rd: Spirit Weekend at Buffalo Wild Wings  

Restaurant Spirit Night has turned into Spirit Weekend! Visit Buffalo Wild Wings anytime on the 22nd or 23rd and mention Westgate so we can earn 10% back! Valid only at 10090 Grant St location.  

Monday, February 24th: Events Committee Meeting  

2:00-3:30pm at Westgate in the Teacher’s Lounge or virtually via Teams  

Join the meeting  

Meeting ID: 272 385 445 923  

Passcode: Uy8MVK  

We will not have a meeting in March, so 2 in February!   

Advocacy Theme for February is Empathy and Kindness  

During the month of February, we will be focusing on empathy and kindness. Our learning goal is:  

• To learn how to show empathy and kindness to others. This means understanding how someone else might feel and being helpful and caring when they need it. We will practice using kind words, listening carefully, and offering support to our friends, classmates, and everyone around us.   

Monday, February 10th Kindness Week! 

Friday, February 21st Colorado Mammoth Spirit Night 

Feb. 22nd and 23rd Spirit Weekend at Buffalo Wild Wings 

Feb. 24th Events Committee Meeting 

Friday, February 21st: Spirit Night at Colorado Mammoth  

Come join us for a Spirit Night with the Colorado Mammoth! 7:00pm at Ball Arena. Purchase your tickets through THIS LINK and a portion of each ticket sold will go directly to Westgate. We hope to see you there!  

February 22nd and 23rd: Spirit Weekend at Buffalo Wild Wings  

Restaurant Spirit Night has turned into Spirit Weekend! Visit Buffalo Wild Wings anytime on the 22nd or 23rd and mention Westgate so we can earn 10% back! Valid only at 10090 Grant St location.  

Monday, February 24th: Events Committee Meeting  

2:00-3:30pm at Westgate in the Teacher’s Lounge or virtually via Teams  

Join the meeting  

Meeting ID: 272 385 445 923  

Passcode: Uy8MVK  

We will not have a meeting in March, so 2 in February!   

Kindness Week Information: 

Kindness Week is Monday, February 10th through Friday February 14th. A few things for you to know about:  

We do not exchange Valentines cards, candy, or treats at school. If your student arrives with Valentine’s cards, candy, or treats, they will be asked to put them back into their backpack to be taken home. 

Get your Kindness Day permission slip (virtually emailed to families) signed by Wednesday February 12th. Classes will be walking to different nearby businesses to deliver hand-made kindness cards to local businesses on Friday, February 14th. We do not need any chaperones for these trips.   

Be prepared to go rain or shine on Friday, February 14th (half day) – bring a warm jacket, gloves, beanies, etc. If needed because we will be walking outside.  

FOOD DRIVE  

We are also holding our school-wide food drive this week! Have your students bring in their non-perishable food and household items so we can reach our goal of 1,500 items to benefit A Precious Child. See the flyer for our themed days based on what Precious Child has requested. However - you can bring in any non-perishable items at any time!  

• 2/10: Spice it up Monday 

• Dried herbs and spices 

• 2/11: Pasta Tuesday 

• Dried pasta in boxes 

• 2/12: Veggie Wednesday 

• Canned vegetables 

• 2/13: Toiletry Thursday 

• Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels 

• 2/14: Fruit-filled Friday 

• Canned fruits 

In addition, there are different advocacy themes for each day aligned with the different love languages. Here’s a list of things that you can do to support your student’s learning at home.  

Monday, February 10th: Words of Affirmation  

Kindness Week Challenge #1 – Use kind words of affirmation with 3 or more other people you see today. It could be a family member, friend, teacher, grocery store worker, or anyone else. Set aside a few minutes daily where each person gives a positive word or phrase to another family member.  

Tuesday, February 11th: Quality Time  

Kindness Week Challenge #2 – Spend at least 30 minutes of quality time with yourself or someone you love today after school. Have a family game night, movie or show night, cook or bake something as a family, enjoy story time, crafts, exercise, or even some yard work together.  

Wednesday, February 12th: Acts of Service  

Kindness Week Challenge #3 – Do another act of service for someone when you get home! Cook a meal for the family, organize a shared space, help each other with chores, plan a relaxation evening, do a surprise improvement project, or care for a pet together.  

Thursday, February 13th: Gift Giving  

Kindness Week Challenge #4: Deliver the gift you made today in class to the person you made it for. Talk about how giving someone a gift made you feel. Dedicate an evening to creating homemade gifts for each other, create a family shared photo album, playlist, or video.   

Friday, February 14th: Kindness Day (Half Day) - various walking trips  

Kindness Week Challenge #5: Create a family “Compliment Jar”. Place a jar in a common area. Family members can write positive affirmations or compliments about each other on small pieces of paper and drop them in the jar. 

Advocacy Theme for February is Empathy and Kindness  

During the month of February, we will be focusing on empathy and kindness. Our learning goal is:  

• To learn how to show empathy and kindness to others. This means understanding how someone else might feel and being helpful and caring when they need it. We will practice using kind words, listening carefully, and offering support to our friends, classmates, and everyone around us.   

 Our next Special is Music with Mr. Hopson. 

Monday, February 3rd Event Committee Meeting 

Monday, February 10th Kindness Week! 

Friday, February 21st Colorado Mammoth Spirit Night 

Feb. 22nd and 23rd Spirit Weekend at Buffalo Wild Wings 

Feb. 24th Events Committee Meeting 

Specials for the first part of the quarter is Music.   

Friday, February 21st: Spirit Night at Colorado Mammoth  

Come join us for a Spirit Night with the Colorado Mammoth! 7:00pm at Ball Arena. Purchase your tickets through THIS LINK and a portion of each ticket sold will go directly to Westgate. We hope to see you there!  

February 22nd and 23rd: Spirit Weekend at Buffalo Wild Wings  

Restaurant Spirit Night has turned into Spirit Weekend! Visit Buffalo Wild Wings anytime on the 22nd or 23rd and mention Westgate so we can earn 10% back! Valid only at 10090 Grant St location.  

Monday, February 24th: Events Committee Meeting  

2:00-3:30pm at Westgate in the Teacher’s Lounge or virtually via Teams  

Join the meeting  

Meeting ID: 272 385 445 923  

Passcode: Uy8MVK  

We will not have a meeting in March, so 2 in February!   

Kindness Week Information: 

Kindness Week is Monday, February 10th through Friday February 14th. A few things for you to know about:  

We do not exchange Valentines cards, candy, or treats at school. If your student arrives with Valentine’s cards, candy, or treats, they will be asked to put them back into their backpack to be taken home. 

Get your Kindness Day permission slip (virtually emailed to families) signed by Wednesday February 12th. Classes will be walking to different nearby businesses to deliver hand-made kindness cards to local businesses on Friday, February 14th. We do not need any chaperones for these trips.   

Be prepared to go rain or shine on Friday, February 14th (half day) – bring a warm jacket, gloves, beanies, etc. If needed because we will be walking outside.  

FOOD DRIVE  

We are also holding our school-wide food drive this week! Have your students bring in their non-perishable food and household items so we can reach our goal of 1,500 items to benefit A Precious Child. See the flyer for our themed days based on what Precious Child has requested. However - you can bring in any non-perishable items at any time!  

• 2/10: Spice it up Monday 

• Dried herbs and spices 

• 2/11: Pasta Tuesday 

• Dried pasta in boxes 

• 2/12: Veggie Wednesday 

• Canned vegetables 

• 2/13: Toiletry Thursday 

• Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels 

• 2/14: Fruit-filled Friday 

• Canned fruits 

In addition, there are different advocacy themes for each day aligned with the different love languages. Here’s a list of things that you can do to support your student’s learning at home.  

Monday, February 10th: Words of Affirmation  

Kindness Week Challenge #1 – Use kind words of affirmation with 3 or more other people you see today. It could be a family member, friend, teacher, grocery store worker, or anyone else. Set aside a few minutes daily where each person gives a positive word or phrase to another family member.  

Tuesday, February 11th: Quality Time  

Kindness Week Challenge #2 – Spend at least 30 minutes of quality time with yourself or someone you love today after school. Have a family game night, movie or show night, cook or bake something as a family, enjoy story time, crafts, exercise, or even some yard work together.  

Wednesday, February 12th: Acts of Service  

Kindness Week Challenge #3 – Do another act of service for someone when you get home! Cook a meal for the family, organize a shared space, help each other with chores, plan a relaxation evening, do a surprise improvement project, or care for a pet together.  

Thursday, February 13th: Gift Giving  

Kindness Week Challenge #4: Deliver the gift you made today in class to the person you made it for. Talk about how giving someone a gift made you feel. Dedicate an evening to creating homemade gifts for each other, create a family shared photo album, playlist, or video.   

Friday, February 14th: Kindness Day (Half Day) - various walking trips  

Kindness Week Challenge #5: Create a family “Compliment Jar”. Place a jar in a common area. Family members can write positive affirmations or compliments about each other on small pieces of paper and drop them in the jar. 

Advocacy Theme for February is Empathy and Kindness  

During the month of February, we will be focusing on empathy and kindness. Our learning goal is:  

• To learn how to show empathy and kindness to others. This means understanding how someone else might feel and being helpful and caring when they need it. We will practice using kind words, listening carefully, and offering support to our friends, classmates, and everyone around us.   

Monday, January 20th No School/Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

Tuesday, January 21st Qtr 3 Clubs Start 

Wednesday, January 23 Mad Greens Fundraiser 

Specials for the first part of the quarter is PE. 

Kindness Week Information: 

Kindness Week is Monday, February 10th through Friday February 14th. A few things for you to know about:  

We do not exchange Valentines cards, candy, or treats at school. If your student arrives with Valentine’s cards, candy, or treats, they will be asked to put them back into their backpack to be taken home. 

Get your Kindness Day permission slip (virtually emailed to families) signed by Wednesday February 12th. Classes will be walking to different nearby businesses to deliver hand-made kindness cards to local businesses on Friday, February 14th. We do not need any chaperones for these trips.   

Be prepared to go rain or shine on Friday, February 14th (half day) – bring a warm jacket, gloves, beanies, etc. If needed because we will be walking outside.  

NEW this year – Kindness Week Food Drive! Let’s spread some kindness by collecting non-perishable food items for A Precious Child. The details:  

Bring non-perishable food items to your advocacy class from Monday, February 10th – Friday, February 14th.  

Last year in November we collected 1,100 non-perishable food items! Help us reach our goal of 1,500 this year!  

Monday, February 10th: Spice it up Monday - Dried herbs and spices  

Tuesday, February 11th: Pasta Tuesday - Dried pasta in boxes  

Wednesday, February 12th: Veggie Wednesday - Canned vegetables  

Thursday, February 13th: Toiletry Thursday - Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels  

Friday, February 14th: Fruit-filled Friday - Canned fruits  

In addition, there are different advocacy themes for each day aligned with the different love languages. Here’s a list of things that you can do to support your student’s learning at home.  

Monday, February 10th: Words of Affirmation  

Kindness Week Challenge #1 – Use kind words of affirmation with 3 or more other people you see today. It could be a family member, friend, teacher, grocery store worker, or anyone else. Set aside a few minutes daily where each person gives a positive word or phrase to another family member.  

Tuesday, February 11th: Quality Time  

Kindness Week Challenge #2 – Spend at least 30 minutes of quality time with yourself or someone you love today after school. Have a family game night, movie or show night, cook or bake something as a family, enjoy story time, crafts, exercise, or even some yard work together.  

Wednesday, February 12th: Acts of Service  

Kindness Week Challenge #3 – Do another act of service for someone when you get home! Cook a meal for the family, organize a shared space, help each other with chores, plan a relaxation evening, do a surprise improvement project, or care for a pet together.  

Thursday, February 13th: Gift Giving  

Kindness Week Challenge #4: Deliver the gift you made today in class to the person you made it for. Talk about how giving someone a gift made you feel. Dedicate an evening to creating homemade gifts for each other, create a family shared photo album, playlist, or video.   

Friday, February 14th: Kindness Day (Half Day) - various walking trips  

Kindness Week Challenge #5: Create a family “Compliment Jar”. Place a jar in a common area. Family members can write positive affirmations or compliments about each other on small pieces of paper and drop them in the jar. 

Advocacy Theme for January is Growth Mindset 

What is a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and perseverance. It's about embracing challenges, learning from criticism, and understanding that effort is the path to mastery.  

Skills Students Will Learn:   

Resilience  

Perseverance  

Adaptability  

Embracing Feedback  

Extending Growth Mindset to Personal Lives: It's essential to emphasize that the principles of a growth mindset extend beyond the classroom. Encourage your child to apply these concepts in their daily lives:  

Goal Setting: Help your child set realistic goals and work with them to develop a plan to achieve those goals. Celebrate progress along the way, reinforcing the idea that improvement comes with effort.  

Positive Self-Talk: Encourage your child to replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations. Remind them that their abilities are not fixed and that they can improve with dedication and hard work.  

Embracing Challenges: Teach your child to see challenges as opportunities for growth. Encourage them to approach new experiences with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.