Principal's Update 02-07-2013

Our STAR benchmark assessments were completed with students on Wednesday of this past week. The assessments were originally supposed to be completed the week prior, however, due to our two days off for inclement weather, our assessments were pushed back. We typically send home the assessments results with students' report cards, however, due to the delay of testing, the results will not be sent home with the report cards on Monday, but they will be sent home with students for parents to review as soon as they can be printed by our Central Office.

Please note, our second set of Parent/Teacher Conferences this year will not be held until May. This is a change from the time of year that the second conference of the year have been held in the past. If you have specific questions regarding your child's progress, please know you may contact your child's teacher at any time.

Friday was our AR Celebration Assembly! We acknowledged the reading accomplishments of our students from 2nd Quarter! Students who met and exceeded their individual reading goals were recognized, as well as, the top and most improved readers from each class. In addition, we conducted a raffle where students names were drawn in order to win prizes. Students earn raffle tickets when they hit various milestones towards reaching their reading goals! Our top and most improved readers also participated in a "Medieval" Shot put game with their teachers! Check out the pictures from the assembly below!



The Students of the Month from the month of December had Pizza with the Principal on Friday during lunch! These students were chosen either by their teacher or their classmates for this honor. Individuals who are nominated for Student of the Month have demonstrated an ability to follow the school rules, be caring citizens, and show academic responsibility. December students of the month were as follows: 

Kindergarten: AM- Alex Dolle                   
                         PM- Adrian Herres
1st Grade: Boots- Evan Scheffer         
                  Cannis- Kayden Seidelman
2nd Grade: Armstrong- Jake Imrisek                
                    Mack- Gideon Harris
1/2 Wiese: Jose Chavez
3rd Grade: Leonard- Danny Pulinat            
                   MacNeil- Abby Bleau
4th Grade: Chapman- Zach Milos                
                   Durkin- Jacob Aboutar
5th Grade: Mehok- Bella Renchin                  
                   Wilkinson- Hailey Mendez
6th Grade: Franson- Nick Geringer                 
                   Keogh- Rileigh Weber 

All of the students in the school have been busy making Valentine cards for students in the school in Washington, IL which was effected by destructive tornadoes in the fall. The Student Council is sponsoring this activity and students in our clubs participated including the students in our Sign Language Club! Check out an example of the Valentine Card the students in our Sign Club created this week! The card is demonstrating the sign for Love!

                        

PTO is now running our second Box Top Contest of the year. Collection forms were sent home with students this past week and I have also placed the collection form for the content in the Peachjar so parents can access it if they need additional forms. Once again, the grade that collects the most Box Tops will earn a reward and the trophies that were awarded from the last contest will be passed to the grade that collects the most Box Tops. Each student who turns in a full collection sheet will be eligible to win a prize in a drawing of names as well!



Please remember that the Willow Creek Service Club is collecting donations for Soldiers this month. All donations should be brought into school by Tuesday, February 18th. Items needed are listed on the flyer that has been posted in the Peachjar.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Monday, February 10th: Report Cards Distributed
Tuesday, February 11th: District #68 Spelling Bee, 1 p.m. at the Woodridge Park District
                                           Student Council Valentine's Sucker Sale During Lunch, $1
Wednesday, February 12th: Student Council Valentine's Sucker Sale During Lunch, $1
Thursday, February 13th: The Digital Age- Parent Information Mtg., 6:30 p.m. @ Edgewood School
Student Council Valentine's Sucker Sale During Lunch, $1
Friday, February 14th: “Love Your Career Day.”  Students dress as their favorite career!
Monday, February 17th: NO SCHOOL, President's Day 
Tuesday, February 18th: Donations for Soldiers for the Service Club Collection Due 
Wednesday, February 19th: Elementary Band Concert, 5:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:00 p.m. Concert
Friday, February 21st: PTO Assembly, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25th: The Digital Age- Parent Information Mtg., 6:30 p.m. @ Meadowview School
Thursday, February 27th: Roller Skating Party, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, February 28th: NO SCHOOL for Students, Teacher Institute Day
Tuesday, March 4th: Math Curriculum Presentation for  Willow Creek parents by Assistant Superintendent Greg Wolcott @ 6:30 p.m. in the WC Library, PTO Meeting @ 7 p.m. in the WC Library

Check out the pictures below of the students whose names were drawn in the "Positive Paws" raffle this week!